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FALL / WINTER 2026 13 first take share your stories / member accomplishments Timeless tales Member Richard Fallquist's new book explores the classics Soccer star Saif Kerawala trains with Bangladesh national team When Richard Fallquist retired from a 50-year career in actuarial mathematics, he decided it was time to delve into the classics. He read, observed, and listened his way through time, consuming clas- sics like Homer's "e Iliad," Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring," and Handel's "Water Music." en, he got to writing himself ! Richard recently published "Great Works and Me: Enhancing Your Life with Classics, Lit, Music, and Art." is 128-page read provides a pathway through the multitude of works he explored and reflects on the cultural impact each one has on life. Richard lists his top 25 as well as 25 runners-up in each category and encourages readers to engage with the work themselves. "I hope people will put their phones down and explore the classics," he says. Richard joined the WAC in 1993 and still comes to the Club at the age of 81. He works out four to five times a week and enjoys dining in Hagerty's. "Great Works and Me" is available wherever books are sold! is September, WAC men's soccer player Saif Kerawala traveled to Bangla- desh where he trained with the men's national football team. A dual citizen, he was identified as an eligible goalkeeper and made the 7,000-mile trip to South Asia where he spent three weeks with the senior team. "I competed alongside Bangladesh's top goalkeepers," he says. "e camp included daily team sessions, gym work, and test matches in Dhaka's Share your stories Collecting member memories Oh, if these walls could talk! With nearly 100 years of history, the WAC is full of stories. In honor of the Club's upcoming centennial in 2030, we're collecting member tales for a coffee table book and other special celebra- tions. So far, we've heard about the old diving board, happy birthday cele- brations, meet cutes, and more. What do you remember about your time as a WAC member? What does belonging to the WAC mean to you? We want to know! Share all your memories, from funny events to cherished moments. No recounting is too small if it is meaningful to you. We can't wait to read what you remember. Pictures also welcome. Share your story at wac.net/stories. intense heat, humidity, and rain." Saif remained with the squad until late September when the national team traveled to Indonesia to compete in the inaugural 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup. He has potential for future call-ups to represent Bangladesh. When he's not vying to compete on the international stage, Saif serves as goalkeeper for the WAC men's soccer team, a position he's held for five years. C O U R T E S Y P H O T O ( 3 )