Issue link: http://cp.revolio.com/i/79907
{BUZZ} Out of the Blue THE U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS ARRIVED AT THE WAC EN masse on August 1, bringing their annual show back to Seattle. Here for Seafair, the flight demonstration squadron's über-popular aerial acrobatics are a summer highlight for thousands of Puget Sound-area residents. Once again, the Blue Angels made the WAC their home away from home during their weeklong stay in the city. Always a high point of their visit, the Club hosted their spouses and families for the 15th annual Blue Angels Cruise on Lake Washington to watch the show. The crowd's favorite maneuver—the high-speed "sneak pass" over our boat. What a thrill! —MELISSA BORDERS Memories: 1953 By Dee Sanwick, History Committee Chair GARDEN TO TABLE Dr. Angelo Pelligrini, famous Northwest author and gourmand, opened the Club's brunch lecture season with a presentation about how to bring dinner from the garden to the table in one hour. Club women were invited to attend with guests for $2 per person. CHANNEL SWIMMING Florence Chadwick, twice swimmer of the English Channel, was a guest of the Club. During her stay, she swam in place by being tied to the diving board then located at the 6th Floor Pool. Former Athletic Director Ray Daughters, Chadwick's one-time coach, offered some tips during her 90-minute practice session. FEEDING GOVERNORS The Club catered a banquet that was part of a conference of governors from around the U.S. GAMBLING GUMSHOE "The fastest hands in the world" belonged to Michael MacDougall, gambling detective, who visited the WAC and shared some of his secrets for tracking down professional cheaters. VOICE OF CHINA China's Yi-Kwei Sze, considered the first Chinese singer to launch a U.S. opera and concert career, gave a recital at the Club. 8 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | SEPTEMBER 2012 3 WAC PERSONAL TRAINER MONA Caravetta shows us the one-arm kettlebell swing, a full-body exercise that develops a powerful hip drive and dynamic core stabilization. 1. Feet hip-width apart and kettlebell about a foot away from you. Hinge hips behind you and bend in knees slightly. Keep back flat. 2. Hike bell through legs, keeping hand close to inner thighs as free hand floats beside body. 3. Driving through heels into floor, thrust hips forward to upright position. Hips should fully extend at top of movement. Squeeze quads and glutes hard at top. You should feel kettlebell float up in front of you as it reaches apex of swing. SEPTEMBER | 2012 Exercise of the Month Sommelier's Selection By Diane Rae Jones 2005 Woodward Canyon Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington 1 2 TASTING NOTES: Upon decanting, dark cherry fruit is readily apparent and gives the wine a full, round mouthfeel. The nose is seductive with dark fruit and spices that mix enticingly. The fruit, acid and tannins are balanced. Discovery: When it comes to merlot, the important thing to remember is location, location, location. The Columbia Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) stretches roughly between the 46th and 47th parallels, putting it in line with the well-known French wine-growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the area two more hours of daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. That benefit of geography makes Washington merlots more flavorful and attractive. This is a great wine with high value. It pairs well with the robust cheeses and spicy charcuterie on Torchy's Wine Bar menu. —Diane Rae Jones is First Vice Chair of the WAC Wine Club and a Level 1 Sommelier. ANNA DE LA PAZ (2) ANNA DE LA PAZ (3)