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"a varied group of professionals from all walks of life." The morning meetings work ideally for Anna, who lives in Edmonds and works a few blocks from the WAC. She wakes around 4:30 each morning and commutes with her husband and co-worker, Cris. "If you're not awake when you get to the meetings, you are when you leave," Anna quips. The crab bisque remains a Torchy's favorite for Cris and Anna Simmons. Liz Wilson at a Wine Committee tasting and on the job at the WAC. " T he relationship we've been able to develop with the staff comes back to us in spades." attends regular meetings at the WAC. As executive vice president of the Washington Magnolia resident Liz Wilson also Bankers Association, she hosts upward of two dozen events at the Club each year. "We joined because we were running so many events [here]," she says. She has since joined the Wine Club and Wine Advisory Committee, as well. When the Washington Bankers Association considered venues, Liz says the WAC quickly rose to the top. "Our goal is quality and top service, which matches what the WAC provides. The relationship we've been able to develop with the staff comes back to us in spades." Anna seconds that and adds that the convenience and service of the WAC make it a comfortable and stress-free fit for her and Cris, a well-known jaw specialist who educates and consults globally. The Inn at the WAC—which has kept its face modern while recalling its art deco past—offers ideal accommodations for out-of-town colleagues, and the Club's restaurants make unwinding easy. "I cannot imagine a better place to meet people and make connections," Anna says. 32 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JULY 2012