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The Port Angeles Red Lion welcomes us warmly every
year.
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Immediately upon your arrival, you will receive
a registration package that includes welcome letters, a schedule,
a resource guide for Port Angeles, other helpful information, and
a badge.
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The long drive is behind them and a week of fun
awaits. On the first day of Esprit 2004, Michelle, Michelle,
and Penny are beaming with big, happy smiles!
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Tuesday is the traditional Esprit activity
day. Among the activities is a ferry ride to Victoria for high tea
at the Empress Hotel and sightseeing. Several ladies enjoy the sights
of Victoria BC from a horse-drawn carriage on a beautiful Spring
day following high tea.
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The gardens of Victoria B.C. are
the perfect backdrop for any group photo.
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Volunteers are busy at work on the elaborate sets
in the Red Lion ballroom for the Roman Holiday Wednesday party in
2002.
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The chefs at the Red Lion prepare
pasta-to-order during the Roman Holiday Wednesday party. In the
background you can see some of the decor, including Venus de Milo-like
mannequins dressed in elegant corsets.
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Over the course of your stay, you will collect a
variety of other items, including product samples, handouts from
classes, and promotional materials provided by resources.
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The ladies enjoy an elegant and
leisurely evening of French cuisine in the atrium of the C'est si
Bon restaurant. Dress as elegantly as you wish and study up on your
wines!
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The Port Angeles Light Opera Association singers
sing and dance a medley of popular and Broadway show tunes during
one of the meals at the Elks Lodge.
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The attendees in this fashion show
at the Red Lion take the stage for one last curtain call. Formalwear
and daywear have been the themes for recent shows and Esprit
has enjoyed the support of local businesses such as Fashion Bug
and Just 'n Love who loan clothing items selected by the models
themselves.
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The Talent Show comes to an exciting finale at the
spacious and historic Elks Lodge. The crowd comes to its feet as
everyone sings the Pointer Sisters' "We Are Family."
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The graduation ceremony in the
Elks Lodge ballroom ends with a group photo of all of the first-time
attendees, including the Significant Others. Immediately after the
ceremony, the floor is cleared for an evening of dancing and celebrating.
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The Nasty Habits, an all-TG band, provide an evening
of rocking 80's dance music for one of the Saturday evening graduation
dances. More recently, they've played local clubs in Port Angeles
to standing-room only crowds.
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Esprit
reaches around the globe! Big Sister Fannie poses with her flock
of little sisters (Jenny, Rochelle, and Melissa) who came all the
way from New Zealand to enjoy Esprit.
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Karen Brown (accessories/wardrobe presenter and
jewelry resource) and our official Esprit photographer Stephanie
Mitchell enjoy the Saturday party.
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Many of you will be lucky enough
to enjoy ferry rides across Puget Sound as you travel to and from
Port Angeles and Seattle.
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A yearbook will be mailed to you that contains information
on presenters and resources, photographs from throughout the week,
and stories and thoughts written by you. As with any yearbook, you
can choose to include a photo of you, a brief message, and information
on how others can contact you. Most attendees also collect stacks
of friendship cards and photographs.
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