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| Escape from the dog days of summer at the M.A.C. This week the Club has three "cool" events to refresh you during these hot summer days. Help the kids stay cool in the pool with a four-day synchronized swimming clinic on Tuesday and Thursday of this week and next week. For the adults, this weekend the M.A.C. is hosting the hottest poolside party of the year at West. If you're looking for some theatre action, don't miss Oliver! at the Muny. Click here for more information |
| The Yoga Questions You've Been Waiting to Ask Discover yoga at the downtown clubhouse  Yoga is an intense workout that can add years to your life, strengthen muscles, relieve stress and improve flexibility. Whether you want to try it for the first time or are a yoga class regular, check out downtown's eight-week lunch hour yoga session, back for the fall. The noon class can easily be squeezed into any busy businessperson's schedule and can help to relieve Monday morning tension.Find out what the yoga buzz is really all about, and try it yourself. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 28, and will run from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday. Click here for frequently asked questions about yoga |
| Mind Their Manners Enroll your child in an etiquette class  Social skills are important in all aspects of your child’s life from the playground to the classroom to the workplace. Teach your children how to behave properly in social situations by enrolling them in the M.A.C.'s etiquette classes this fall. The M.A.C.'s etiquette classes will reinforce your goal to teach your children the good manners they'll need for home and in various social settings. Click here for more information |
Improve Overall Health with Martial Arts  Martial arts is one of the best mind-body workouts you can give yourself. Research shows that people in their 40's and 50's who regularly practice martial arts demonstrate astounding levels of physical fitness. To teach you more about martial arts, Instructor Dan Moriarty, a sixth degree black belt, is beginning a weekly adult martial arts class on Tuesday, Aug. 22.Join Moriarty at 7 p.m. every Tuesday for a high-action, high-energy class that builds strength, speed and agility. A martial arts class will go far beyond physical fitness. It'll put you in touch with the true source of your energy, which is much more about your mind than your muscles. Click here for more information |
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 Attention Soccer fans On Thursday, Aug. 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at M.A.C. West, the St. Louis Sports Commission is hosting a special reception unveiling plans for the 2006 NCAA Men's College Cup in St. Louis. This will be your first shot to reserve coveted suites and other exclusive ticket and hospitality packages for college soccer's championship at Saint Louis University. If attending, please call Kristin Folkl-Faburakis at 314-992-0686 or e-mail kfolkl@stlsports.org.Cardinals Food and Shuttle Service Notice Sunday, Aug. 5, is the last Sunday this season that restaurant and shuttle service will be available before Sunday Cardinals games. For all weekday and Saturday games the Jack Buck Grille/Rendezvous Room will be open and shuttle services will be available. Adult-Child Tennis Tournament and BBQ On Saturday, Aug. 12, attend this club-wide competition featuring three divisions. The tennis tournament is a round-robin event with four eight-game sets. Play will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A barbecue lunch, included in the price, will be available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per team. Registration and more information is available at the West Pro Shop. Entry deadline is Thursday, Aug. 10. |
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  August 1, 3, 8 & 10 Synchronized swimming is a sport of beauty and grace. The Clayton Shaw Swim Team will hold a synchronized swimming clinic at M.A.C. West on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August. Click here for more information. $25, members $40, members' guests For more information or to register, please call Tim Kelley at 314-539-4476. |
  Tuesday, August 1 Meet other members and get to know the Club better with this networking group. There's no obligation or member fee to join. 7:15 a.m. - Coffee, rolls and juice 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast and meeting $15 for breakfast Downtown For more information or to register, e-mail Greg Nooney or call him at 314-241-6916. |
  Saturday, August 5 Discover the social realities of Dickens' Victorian London with the world's most famous orphan, Oliver Twist. 5:45 p.m. - Dinner at M.A.C. West 7 p.m. - Shuttle to Forest Park 8:15 p.m. - Show begins $75, inclusive M.A.C. West Call 314-539-4402 to make reservations. |
  Saturday, August 5 (weather permitting) Don't miss the hottest party of the summer, located poolside. Performing will be the No. 1 cover band in St. Louis. Paint the Earth covers music ranging from original rock to Nirvana and Dave Matthews. Price includes hors d’ouvres and entertainment. A cash bar will be available. 6-11 p.m. $25 per person if you book on or before Friday, July 28. $30 if you book after that date. The party is limited to 300 people, so make your reservation early because it will most likely sell out! Reservations are required. Call Stephanie at (314) 539-4470. |
  Thursday, August 10 Rams season is here. Celebrate the first pre-season game against the Colts with a buffet dinner before the game. Sportsman’s Club: Dinner Buffet: 5-7 p.m., $23.95 Pre & Post Game: Sportsman’s Club Bar, 5 p.m.-Midnight |
  Saturday, August 12 This club-wide competition will feature three divisions, so all levels of play can participate! The tennis tournament is a round-robin event with four eight-game sets. A barbecue lunch is included in the price. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - BBQ lunch $35, per team Registration and more information is available at the West Pro Shop. Entry deadline is Thursday, Aug. 10. |
Club events are subject to gratuity. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge. No shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation. |
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