| Monday, September 18, 2006 |
  Jazz Legend "Peanuts" Whalum on Friday, Sept. 22The Missouri Athletic Club is proud to announce the legendary "Peanuts" Whalum will be playing for M.A.C. audiences on Friday, Sept. 22, at the weekly M.A.C. Jazz Nights. Although "Peanuts" is a fixture in St. Louis, the city that gave birth to the blues, he is a giant in the music world. "Peanuts" has played with Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald, among many others. Click here for more information on "Peanuts" |
| The Associates Mount Pleasant Winery Trip  Explore the heart of Missouri’s wine country with the M.A.C. Associates on Saturday, Oct. 21. Discover the historic Mount Pleasant Winery in Augusta, Mo., sip unique wines and enjoy the scenery along the bluffs of the Missouri River.This event solves the biggest problem with a winery trip: how to get home safely. The outing includes round trip transportation, as well as beer, soda and water on the bus. Members will leave for Augusta from M.A.C. West at 10 a.m. and depart from the winery at 5 p.m. Click here for more information |
Downtown Business Centers Refurbished  If you have some business to do in between meetings or just need to get out of the office for awhile, the M.A.C. has refurbished the business centers in the basement of the Downtown Clubhouse. This added amenity provides members with two private business offices that have the following equipment: 2.8 ghz Pentium 4 computer with 19" LCD flat screen monitor, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, a Hewlett Packard 6310 printer, copier, fax and scanner. Give the business centers a try by asking the Downtown Front Desk for a key. There is no charge. |
Missouri Athletic Club and Fontbonne University Form Educational Partnership Fontbonne University OPTIONS will offer its MBA program at the Missouri Athletic Club's Downtown Clubhouse beginning in October. The partnership will give the university an urban presence and make its unique master’s degree program even more convenient for adults working and living in the city.“This new partnership with Fontbonne University is one that we look forward to,” said Larry Thompson, M.A.C. General Manager. “The presence of Fontbonne will not only be good for our Club, it will also be good for downtown.” Click here for more information |
  Time is running out to turn in the Missouri Athletic Club’s Member and Spouse Survey. Surveys must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 20, in order to qualify for the random drawing of five $100 dining certificates. Don't miss out on this chance to share your opinion and have a free dinner at the Club. If you haven't already filled it out, take the survey online right now! 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). This is the most important contribution you'll make to your Club all year, and it will only take 15 minutes of your time! |
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 2006 Club Championship Results Men’s Open: Raj Bhuyan defeated Dave Robnett 2 & 1 in the Men's Open finals at Gateway National. Men’s Masters: Larry Salci (repeat champion) defeated Mark Belew 1 UP in the finals at Stonewolf. Men’s Net: Nat Walsh defeated Greg Ranelletta 1 UP in the finals at Stonewolf. Women’s Net: Terry O’Brien shot a 94 (net 79) at Stonewolf.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.
West Pilates Classes Julie Willeman is beginning another six-week Pilates session at M.A.C. West. Members new to M.A.C. Pilates must take an Introduction to Pilates class on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The intro. class is $35 for members and $40 for members' guests. The new session begins on Tuesday, Oct. 10. It is $99 for members and $119 for members' guests. Call the West Fitness Desk for more information, 539-4433. |
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  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 |
  Friday, September 22 The Jack Buck Grille will host the M.A.C. Jazz Nights on Fridays nights in the fall. This week "Peanuts" Whalum will be playing. Special menu and drink items will be featured. 7 to 10 p.m. Call 539-4417 for reservations. |
  Sunday, September 24 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. |
  Thursday, September 28 Join the M.A.C. Bridge Club for Bridge Night. Partners switch while playing rounds of "Chicago style" bridge. The evening's winner takes home a bottle of wine. 7 p.m. M.A.C. West West Wing, Banquet/Card Room 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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