| Monday, March 20, 2006 |
 On one special day every year, the downtown clubhouse buzzes with excitement. It's a celebration the rest of St. Louis doesn't recognize, but for M.A.C. members it's one of the best days of the year. On Thursday, May 4, hundreds of M.A.C. members will head downtown for Election Day. After a complimentary dinner and dozens of campaign promises, five new members will be elected to the Board of Governors. They will serve a three-year term from 2006-08. Click here for more information |
End March Madness with a Slam Dunk. Have a Cigar.
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 It’s that time of the year again. Office brackets, excited fans and all-day basketball are staples of the NCAA basketball tournament.The M.A.C. Stogie Club wants the championship game to be a smoking hot time. Participate in all of your favorite activities in one night. On Monday, April 3, watch the final game of the tournament on a big screen while puffing on a cigar, chatting with friends and eating from a game day buffet. Click here for more information |
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Prepare to be surprised: The key to losing weight is to eat more, not less. Eating small, frequent meals increases your metabolism, which is what any dieter wants. A high metabolism will help you burn more calories.  “One of the hardest things to comprehend is that you have to eat calories to burn calories,” said Jesse Lopez, a M.A.C. personal trainer.Eating right and exercising regularly are keys to improving your metabolism. Lopez recommends thinking of your body as a constantly burning furnace; your fuel for the fire is the food you eat. You don’t want to let your furnace (metabolism) burn too low because it will let off less heat (calories). Learn more healthy eating tricks and work your way toward a newer, better you. Click here for more information |
| Got a Question? The Guide has Answers.  Recently you received a Membership Guide in the mail. If you have not already, take a glance at it. The program information contains the most up-to-date details about all of the Club's activities and resources, including West pool hours and details on summer camps and classes.So, if you're wondering what time the Sportsman's Club opens or when the Club's volleyball camp is, pick up the Membership Guide and find your answers! |
Ride on the Magic Bus  Catch a ride on the M.A.C.'s new shuttle. The Club recently replaced its eight-year-old shuttle with a bigger, better bus. The new vehicle holds 33 people, and has modern touches, such as a CD player, electric doors and removable back seats. Catch a ride in M.A.C.’s new shuttle when you dine in the Jack Buck Grille/Rendezvous Room prior to Saint Louis Blues games or Fox Theatre shows. The M.A.C. bus is also available for members to rent out for personal use. To reserve the 33-passenger vehicle, call Sharon Gardner at 314-539- 4480. |
 Semi-Annual Racquet SaleNeed a new racquet for upcoming tennis lessons or games? Head to West's Pro Shop for all of your tennis needs. From April 17 to 30, the West Pro Shop will offer deeply discounted racquets and used demos. Get your favorite brands, from Wilson, Prince, Dunlop, Head or Pro-Kennex, for extremley low prices. This two-week sale will get your tennis game on the right track for the season. |
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 Pro Shop Item of the Month Every month the Missouri Athletic Club's downtown Pro Shop offers a discounted item of the month. Throughout March purchase a warm, fuzzy sweatshirt complete with a M.A.C. logo. The cozy top comes in a variety of colors. Click here for more information Classic Car Club The Missouri Athletic Club is forming a Classic Car Club, and all members who own classic or antique cars are invited to join. If interested, cruise on over to the M.A.C. on the afternoon of Thursday, April 20. The Classic Car Club will hold their first meeting in the 4th floor Veterans Room. Members will discuss future activities of the club. Get Golfing If you're a golfer, chances are the Missouri Athletic Club's new golf course lineup will make you very happy. With eight diverse golf courses sprinkled across the St. Louis metropolitan area, there's plenty for anyone to choose from. Click here for more information |
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  Monday, March 20 Yoga not only flexes the body, it flexes the mind as well. It is a great flexibility exercise that will both lengthen and strengthen your core muscles. Join this eight-week session and give yourself a midday Monday break. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $50 To sign up or ask questions, please call 314-539-4483. |
  Tuesday, March 21 The M.A.C. Breakfast Network will provide you with the skills you need to build stronger relationships and make the right connections. 7:15 a.m. - Coffee, rolls and juice 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast and meeting Downtown For more information or to register, call Greg Nooney at 314-241-6916. |
  Thursday, March 23 Take a trip south of the border and dine on your favorite Mexican cuisine. Every Thursday in March, the Sportsman’s Club is featuring cultural lunch buffets, where food from distinct regions are showcased. Click here for the menu |
  Saturday, March 25 The M.A.C. Cherry Hatters are heading to the First Lady's Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. The red-hatted ladies will stay for lunch at Meriwether's, the museum cafe. 9:30 a.m. West clubhouse's lower parking lot For more information, call Eileen Hulsey with questions, 314-966-8834, or e-mail her at emhulsey@swbell.net. |
  Thursday, March 30 Join the M.A.C. Bridge Club for Bridge Night. Partners switch while playing rounds of "Chicago style" bridge. If you and your partner win, you'll have something to celebrate with. Winning partners each take home a bottle. 7 p.m. M.A.C. West West Wing, Banquet/Card Room For reservations, please call 314-539-4402. |
  Friday, March 31 The M.A.C. is lucky enough to feature the season's most wanted guest, the Easter Bunny, at Family Night. Enjoy your favorite buffet items while visiting with the Easter Bunny. Seatings at 5:45 & 7:30 p.m. Adults - $17.95 + gratuity Children (Age 3-12) - $9.95 + gratuity Children under 3 - gratis For reservations, please call 314-539-4490. |
  Monday, April 3 Catch this year's final four action from the comfort of your own Club. Watch the game from a 8' feet by 8 feet projection screen. Price includes a buffet meal, two complimentary beers, cigars, a raffle and prizes. One hour before game time, TBA $25, Stogie Club members $30, non-Stogie Club members Eads Room For reservations, please call 314-539-4402. |
  Tuesday, April 4 The M.A.C. Toastmasters want every M.A.C. member to be a better public speaker. Starting on April 4, the Toastmasters will have two meetings each week; they will be at West on Tuesdays and downtown on Wednesdays. Visitors are welcome. 5:30 p.m. West For more information, please call Toastmasters President Wayne McCollum at 636-532-5255. |
  Tuesday, April 4 Join this seven-week beginner, intermediate and advanced group dance class. The two-and-a-half hour class will be divided into three 45-minute segments that will feature the most popular ballroom dances. 7 - 9:25 p.m. $60, inclusive, per person for Dinner Dance Club members $65, inclusive, per person for non-Dinner Dance Club members Missouri Room To register , please call 314-539-4402. |
  Friday, April 7 Get outside with the Associates and enjoy the spring weather from the roof of the downtown clubhouse. Drink specials, complimentary appetizers and a live DJ will make this party one to remember. For only $59, avoid the drive home and book a hotel room. 6 p.m. to midnight Downtown $20 + gratuity For reservations, please call 314-539-4470. |
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