| Monday, March 27, 2006 |
The M.A.C. Goes the Whole Nine Yards for Golfers Members enjoy discounted rates at nine coursesWhether you live in West County, South City, Illinois or anywhere else in the St. Louis metropolitan area, you’ll have a discounted golf course near you. This golfing season, the Missouri Athletic Club is proud to announce members can get special rates and privileges at nine area golf courses, more than the Club has ever offered. The most recent addition to the M.A.C.’s growing list of partner golf courses is Sunset Country Club, one of the city's most historic and prestigious private clubs. In addition to Sunset, hit the links this season at Quail Creek, Old Hickory, Stonewolf, Triple “A,” Normandie, Gateway National, Pevely Farms and Missouri Bluffs golf courses. Click here for more information |
| Calling Women and Children Improve your golf game at Missouri Bluffs  Strengthen your golf swing and improve your technique this summer with a golf clinic at the Missouri Bluffs. All Missouri Athletic Club women and children are invited to join the Club’s partner golf course for some swingin’ lessons.Whether you enroll in the Junior Golf Program or the Lady Clinic, after completing these technical workshops, you will see a significant improvement in your golf game. Click here for more information |
Make Memories Food Network host to give tips on successful family dinners |
 Escarole soup, Muffulettas and other Italian delicacies have been the backdrop of some of Giada De Laurentiis’ warmest memories. To her, some of the best times of her life have been spent sitting at the table with her family, passing dishes of delicious food and laughing over old times. Because family dinners have been such a magnificent centerpiece to her life, De Laurentiis, host of the Food Network hit Everyday Italian, wants to extend these warm memories with M.A.C. families.On Thursday, April 13, she will return to the M.A.C. to share cooking stories, feast on an Italian meal and talk about her new book, Giada’s Family Dinners. Click here for more information |
| Rise to the Occasion Join the Associates for a Rooftop Party  Signs of spring are everywhere: The birds are chirping, tulips are blooming and grass is growing. Get out of the house and celebrate the springtime weather with a party on the rise. On Friday, April 7, the M.A.C. Associates are throwing a Rooftop Party, and all members and guests are invited to join them. With light hors d'oeuvres, a live DJ and drink specials, the Associate Rooftop Party is not an event you want to miss. This trendy event is the place to be seen. Click here for more information |
Hop Over to Family Night with the Easter Bunny  The Easter Bunny is taking time out of his busy holiday season to visit with M.A.C. children. Don't miss this special guest when he comes to M.A.C. West for Family Night on Friday, March 31. All of your favorite Family Night delicacies will be served, and children can chat with the Easter Bunny while nibbling on complimentary candy. Seatings are at 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. Price for adults is $17.95 + gratuity, children ages 3 to 12 are $9.95 + gratuity and kids under 3 are free. Call 539-4490 for reservations. |
Doubles Squash National Championship at the M.A.C.  The world's best squash doubles players are competing for the U.S. crown this weekend, and some of the action will take place at the M.A.C. From Friday, March 31, to Sunday, April 2, squash's best pro and amateur athletes will battle it on the court. The world's top 12 divisions in the International Squash Doubles Association will be competing for $25,000 prize money. The 10 other draws will be amateur doubles teams. Catch all the action at the downtown and West clubhouse's doubles courts. It costs nothing to watch, and play will take place all weekend. Game times and players will be posted at both clubhouses this week. For more information, please call Mike Puertas at 539- 4484. |
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 Chef's Night Out Support one of the Missouri Athletic Club's 2006 charities, Edgewood Children's Center, and head to one of their biggest fund raisers, Chef's Night Out. On Monday, April 24, enjoy dinner, a silent auction and a live auction that showcases cuisine from St. Louis' finest chefs, restaurants and private clubs. For more information or to volunteer at the event, please call Development Manager Barbara Melton at 314-968-2060, ext. 217. Click here for more information abut Chef's Night Out. Got Questions? Recently you received the summer Membership Guide in the mail. If you're wondering what time the Sportsman's Club opens or when the Club's volleyball camp is, pick up the program guide and find your answers! The program information contains the most up-to-date details about all of the Club's activities and resources.Pro Shop Item of the Month Don't miss March's discounted item of the month at the downtown Pro Shop. Purchase a warm, fuzzy sweatshirt complete with a M.A.C. logo before the month is over. The cozy top comes in a variety of colors. Click here for more information Semi-Annual Racquet Sale 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 extremely low prices. This two-week sale will get your tennis game on the right track for the season. |
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  Thursday, March 30 Take a tour of Italian cuisine in less then an hour. Every Thursday in March, the Sportsman’s Club is featuring cultural lunch buffets, where food from distinct regions is showcased. Don't miss this last chance to take your taste buds on a quick trip. Click here for the menu |
  Thursday, March 30 Join the M.A.C. Bridge Club for Bridge Night. Partners switch while playing rounds of "Chicago style" bridge. 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 famous rabbit. 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. |
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  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 feature popular ballroom dances. 7-9:25 p.m. $60, inclusive, per person for Dinner Dance Club members $65, inclusive, per person for non-Dance Club members Missouri Room To register, please call 314-539-4402. |
  Friday, April 7 Enjoy the spring weather from the roof of the downtown clubhouse. Drink specials, appetizers and a live DJ will make this a party to remember. For only $59, book a hotel room for the evening. 6 p.m. to midnight $20 + gratuity Downtown For reservations, please call 314-539-4470. |
  Thursday, April 13 SOLD OUT Find out if Bombay Dreams ends like most Bollywood movies: with a happy ending. Akaash, a slum dweller, wants to become a movie star. When he discovers Priya, daughter of a Bollywood film director, the dream may become a reality. 5:45 p.m. $125, inclusive of dinner before the show and transportation Downtown To make reservations, please call 314-539-4402. |
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  Sunday, April 16 Spend Easter at the Club and enjoy a special brunch. The Easter Bunny will be in the Club to give each child Easter candy, and a petting zoo will be set up in the lobby. Family photos will be taken in the Art Lounge. Missouri Room - Seatings at 9, 10, 11 a.m. and noon Crystal Room - Seatings at 10, 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Adults - $26.95 + gratuity Children (Age 6-12) - $9.95 + gratuity Children under 6 - gratis |
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