The Compass Social Club & The Compass Dads Club
invite you to

Casino Night

An evening of cocktails, casino tables, and good company for Compass parents. No kids, no homework, no stakes but bragging rights.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:00 – 9:00 PM Preston Hollow · Address in your Paperless Post invitation
ADULTS ONLY · 21+ · BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
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The Essentials

One night. Every Compass parent.

The Compass Social Club and the Compass Dads Club are teaming up for one big night out. Bring your spouse, bring a date, and get a sitter.

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When

Thu, Oct 29

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tables open at 6:30, final hands at 8:45.
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Where

Preston Hollow

A private home in Preston Hollow.
The address is in your Paperless Post invitation and its calendar entry.
Complimentary valet on arrival.

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Who

Compass Parents

This one is for Compass parents. Bring your spouse, bring a date, bring the parent you always end up talking to at pickup. Adults only.

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What to wear

Black Tie Optional

Tuxes and gowns welcome, cocktail attire just as good. Dress like you might win big.

Tickets

Reserve your seat at the table.

This is a ticketed event, and tickets cover the food, drinks, and dealers. Checkout is handled by the school's ticket page.

Admission

One adult. Chips, food, and drinks included.

$125per person

Space is limited. Tickets are on sale until we hit capacity. If you're coming, lock it in now.

Tickets are sold through The Compass School's online ticket page, so your purchase is handled by the school and your card is never shared with us.

Buy tickets

Checkout runs through The Compass School's ticket page. Pay by card and you're on the list.

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Questions? cwcockerell@mac.com

The Casino Floor

Four tables, real dealers, play money.

Professional dealers run every table and will happily teach you the game. Everyone starts with the same stack of chips, and the biggest stacks at the end of the night earn bragging rights until next year.

Blackjack

The classic. Get to 21 without going over. Easiest table to learn in five minutes.

Craps

The loudest table in the room. Roll the dice, cheer for strangers, learn what "hard eight" means.

Roulette

Pick a number, a color, or a hunch. Then watch the wheel and hold your breath.

Poker

Texas Hold 'em, naturally. Friendly stakes, serious faces, and one dealer who's seen it all.

Food & Drinks

Catered bites and a hosted bar for the evening. Included with your ticket.

Valet on Arrival

Complimentary valet at the door, so the drive up is part of the show. Rideshare is always welcome too.

Actually Meeting People

One evening, every grade, no name tags required. The tables give you something to do with your hands and an easy excuse to say hello.

How the Night Works

Simple rules, high spirits.

Check in, grab a drink

Give your name at the door, pick up your starting chips, and head for the bar. Doors at 6:00, tables open at 6:30.

Play everything

Move between tables as you like. Dealers teach as they go. Lose it all? Chips are play money; ask a host about a friendly top-up.

Count your winnings

Final hands at 8:45. The biggest stacks in the room get called out, and the rest of us get a great story. Bragging rights are the only currency.

Good Questions

FAQ

Is this real gambling?

No. Everyone gets the same stack of play chips with their ticket, and there's no cash on the tables. The dealers are professionals, the games are real, the money isn't.

I've never played craps or poker. Will I look silly?

Everyone will. That's most of the fun. The dealers are there to teach and will walk you through any game. Blackjack and roulette take about two minutes to pick up.

Can I bring my kids?

This one's for parents only, 21 and up. Consider it the one night the Social Club and Dads Club are officially telling you to get a sitter.

Is food included? What about drinks?

Yes. Your ticket covers catered bites and a hosted bar for the evening. Come hungry.

Where is it, and where do I park?

A private home in Preston Hollow. The address is on your Paperless Post invitation, so check there or add the event to your calendar from the invitation. Complimentary valet will be waiting when you arrive, and rideshare is always a great call. Please be kind to the neighbors.

What if I need to cancel?

Tickets are refundable through October 15. After that we've committed final counts to our vendors and can't refund, but you're welcome to transfer your ticket to another Compass parent. Just email Charlie with the new name.

Who is putting this on?

The Compass Social Club and the Compass Dads Club, together, with the support of the Parents Association. Ticket revenue covers the food, drinks, and dealers. Anything left over goes back to supporting Compass parent programs.

What should I wear?

Black tie optional. If you've been waiting for a reason to wear the tux, this is it, but a jacket or cocktail dress is every bit as welcome.