Monday, September 11, 2006

Debby Lennon and the Carolbeth Trio perform on Sept. 15

Imagine enjoying a leisurely meal, sipping a cocktail and listening to a live jazz performance. If this sounds like the perfect Friday evening, the Jack Buck Grille is where you'll want to be this Friday, Sept. 15 when Debby Lennon and the Carolbeth Trio debut the M.A.C. Jazz Nights.


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Fox Theatre Tickets Go Fast
If you there's a show you want to see at the Fox Theatre this season, it's best to book your tickets fast. As always, they are going quickly, and Monty Python's Spamalot is already sold out! Obtaining Fox tickets through the M.A.C. guarantees you the best seats at the best price. It also makes planning the evening easier by including a three-course meal and a shuttle to the Fox in the price of the evening.

Click here for this year's Fox Theatre schedule
The M.A.C. Welcomes New Squash Pro to the Club
Look for a new face on the squash courts at the M.A.C. Scott Denne is the Club’s new squash pro. After competing on the Pro Tour throughout the world for many years, Scott comes to the M.A.C. with experience in all aspects of squash. He has taught the sport at many levels, from high schools to private clubs, and is a qualified level one squash coach. For more than 17 years Scott has been teaching and running programs at clubs in Europe, Canada and the United States. Throughout his career, Scott has helped interest in the sport grown exponentially and will do the same at the M.A.C. with various squash programs and workshops.

Click here for more about Scott
Introducing a New Workout: JAMCORPS©
Finally, you can LOSE the body fat, become STRONGER, TONE UP your body and strengthen your MIND and SPIRIT!

Personal trainer, M.A.C. hip hop instructor, dancer and creator of this fitness program Michelle E. McDonald introduces an explosive brand new workout called, JAMCORPS©! Fashioned after a fusion of “STEPP,” military style moves inspired from military cadence marches and Greek fraternities, Michelle is premiering JAMCORPS© on Monday, Oct. 2, at 4:45 p.m. at M.A.C. West.

Click here for more information about JAMCORPS©

The Missouri Athletic Club’s Board needs your input. To help focus their efforts on the right priorities, the M.A.C. Board has begun a major strategic planning initiative, starting with a Member and Spouse Survey. This is the most important contribution you'll make to your Club all year, and it will only take 15 minutes of your time!

The Missouri Athletic Club’s Member and Spouse Survey is being mailed to you this week. You should receive it in a few days. However, if you would rather take the survey online, you can do it right now! As an incentive for you to share your feedback, five $100 dining certificates will be awarded in a random drawing held after the Sept. 20 deadline. If you wish to participate in the drawing, please include your name and Club number in the space provided at the end of the survey. (Attaching your name/number is optional and not required to participate in the survey).
Side Dishes
Pro Shop Clearance Sale Throughout the month of September, take 20 percent off all summer merchandise from the Downtown Pro Shop. That includes Polo shirts and shorts, Cardinals shirts and even Montego Mon 100-percent silk shirts. No athletic apparel or gear, sunglasses, ties, hats, tennis shoes, socks or winter clothing are included in the sale.

Try the new adult martial arts class at M.A.C. West on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. To give you an aerobic workout, the class focuses on basic punching and kicking skills, calisthenics and stretching and flexibility exercises. The class costs $20 per class and include belts and testing. Beginners are welcome! For more information or to sign up, please call the West Fitness Desk at 539-4433.

Gym Closing The gym floor at M.A.C. West will be closed for play due to refinishing from Monday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 24. If you need your basketball fix, the downtown gym will be available.

West Yoga Classes On Thursday, Sept. 21, West will start a yoga class on Thursdays. The class, taught by Barb Michaels, will cost $50.
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Monday, September 11 to Monday, October 30
Learn to play bridge for the first time or freshen up your skills.
7-9 p.m.
West Wing Banquet/Card Room
$120, per person
Call 539-4402 for reservations.


Monday, September 11
All members 70 years old or older are invited to an "organizing luncheon buffet."
Noon
M.A.C. West
Discounted Lunch Buffet: $10 RSVP to 314-539-4490


Tuesday, September 12
From Sept. 12 to Oct. 24, the Dinner Dance Club will present a beginner and intermediate group dance class on Tuesdays.
7-9:15 p.m.
$60, inclusive, for Dinner Dance members
$65, inclusive, for non-members
Missouri Room
To sign up call 539-4402.


Friday, September 15
The Jack Buck Grille will host the M.A.C. Jazz Nights on Fridays nights in the fall. The first evening features Debby Lennon with the Carolbeth Trio. Special menu and drink items will be featured.
7 to 10 p.m.
Call 539-4417 for reservations.

Sundays, September 17 to
October 8


Barbara Buck, president of The Art of Etiquette, will teach a comprehensive etiquette course.
$100 + gratuity per child
2 to 3 p.m. - First to Third Grade
3:15 to 4:15 p.m. - Fourth to Sixth Grade
M.A.C. West Banquet Room
Graduation in Crystal Room
Call 539-4402 to enroll.


Monday, September 18
Meet the M.A.C.'s new squash pro, Scott Denne,
at an open house. Refreshments will be provided. Click here to check out this fall's squash programs!
4:30-7:30 p.m.
M.A.C. West


Tuesday, September 19
Meet other members and get to know the Club better with this networking group.
7:15 a.m. - Coffee, rolls and juice
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast and meeting
$15 for breakfast
Downtown
To register, e-mail Greg Nooney or call him at 241-6916.


Wednesday, September 20
The M.A.C ’s Member/Spouse Survey is the most important contribution you'll make to your Club all year. Take the survey online now! As an incentive for you to share your feedback, five $100 dining certificates will be awarded in a random drawing held after the Sept. 20 deadline.


Friday, September 22
The Culinary Club presents a five-course Italian meal complete with wine pairings.
6:30 p.m.
West Dining Room
$125 + gratuity, per couple
Call 539-4490 for reservations


Friday, September 22
The M.A.C. Dinner Dance Club is hosting an evening out at the Casa Loma Ballroom.
6:30 p.m. - Dinner at JBG
7:45 p.m. - Depart for Casa Loma
$37.50, inclusive, Dinner Dance Club members
$42.50, inclusive, non-members. Call 539-4402 for reservations
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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