| Monday, May 14, 2007 |
M.A.C. Listed On National Register of Historic Places Mayor Slay to Speak at Press Conference Today, Monday, May 14, at Noon  Mayor Francis Slay will be the featured speaker at a press conference today, Monday, May 14, at noon, announcing that the M.A.C. has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. KMOX Radio personality Charlie Brennan, a St. Louis historian, will emcee the event. Bill Wischmeyer, President of Landmarks Association of St. Louis, will be joined by M.A.C. President Rick Lodewyck, Past President Don Gunn, and other dignitaries.Club members are invited to attend the press conference in the Art Lounge and help celebrate this big day in M.A.C. history. Click here for more information |
Advertise in the Roster  Find out what many of your fellow Missouri Athletic Club members already know ... advertising in the annual M.A.C. Roster works! Club members have a long history of doing business with each other. The Roster is an effective vehicle to promote your business to St. Louis' most influential business people and their families. The Roster not only contains the contact information for each M.A.C. member, it also features an impressive collection of advertisers who have found value in being a part of the publication. Because Club members refer to it throughout the year and utilize it as a networking tool, advertising in the Roster offers your business great exposure. E-mail Jim Wilson for more information at jwilson@mac-stl.org. Click here for more information |
| Back to Middle School Recall the Good Ole' Days at Putnam County  Recall the awkwardness and oddities of growing up with the new Tony® Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Catch this offbeat show with the M.A.C. on Thursday, May 17, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. This crowd pleaser focuses on six young people in the throes of puberty. They are overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves. This tuneful, offbeat and at times heartwarming show offers audience members the opportunity (strictly voluntary) to become part of the action as on-stage spellers.Make an evening out of it with the M.A.C. Dinner at the JBG is at 5:45 p.m. A shuttle will take you to the theatre for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $125, inclusive. Call 314-539-4402 for reservations. |
Father-Daughter Dance |
FYC Club First Annual BBQ Make your reservations now by calling Joan Walz at M.A.C. West at 314-539-4490. |
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 Sign Up for Basketball Summer Leagues If you want to get your game on this summer, it's not too late! Sign up for one of two leagues, an open DT league on Tuesdays and possibly Wednesdays, and an Open West league on Thursdays. Click here to sign up. M.A.C. West Pool Opening The days of sun and fun are almost here! The M.A.C. West pool will open for the swimming season on Saturday, May 26. It will remain open until Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. Click here for pool hours and rules. Free Wine Tasting Starting in May, M.A.C. West will begin hosting a free wine tasting on every third Friday of the month. A M.A.C. wine representative will be present to talk about the wines. These tastings will feature wines on the current wine list at West, which changes monthly. All wine will be available for purchase. The first tasting is Friday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the West lobby. Don't miss a great chance to find out more about wines ... for free! M.A.C. Cycling Club May is national bike month, and to celebrate, the M.A.C. Cycling Club is planning some events for this riding season. The group, led by Jay Godfrey and Chris Lawhorn, will go on weekly or biweekly rides, typically 20 to 30 miles. They will supplement these rides with longer 30 to 60 mile rides over the season. If you ride and would like to meet fellow M.A.C. cyclists, the Cycling Club wants to hear from you! Please e-mail or call Courtney Kranz (314-539-4402) with your interests. |
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Every spring, Club daughters choose the perfect dress, fix their hair and join their fathers for a special evening at the Club. For more than 60 years, M.A.C. fathers have treated their daughters to dinner, dancing and great entertainment at the annual Father-Daughter Dance. 
The M.A.C. Forever Young Club will hold its first annual outdoor barbeque at M.A.C. West (pool side) on Friday, May 18.
Tennis Anyone! 
June 8 & 9
June 15 & 16
July 13 & 14
July 20 & 21
Join us this summer as we roll out our Lobster summer specials.
Click here for the menu.
Call 314-539-4417 for reservations.
Thursday, May 17
Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as "perfect in every possible way" Bee is a super-smart musical about six kids and their adult counterparts. As the characters learn that winning isn't everything this offbeat show offers audience members the opportunity (strictly voluntary) to become part of the action as on-stage spellers.
5:45 p.m.
$125, includes dinner, ticket and transportation to show
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations
Wednesday, May 23
Fathers, daughters, grandfathers, granddaughters, uncles and nieces are all invited. The cost for carriage rides is $10 per person. Call 314-539-4470 to reserve carriage rides in advance because availability is limited.
5:30-7 p.m. - Reception, pictures and carriage rides
7-8 p.m. - Dinner
8-10 p.m. - Dancing
$29.95 + gratuity, ages 12 and over
$21.95 + gratuity, ages 11 and under
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations
Friday, May 18
A M.A.C. wine representative will present wines on the current wine list at West. All wine will be available for purchase, but the tasting is free!
5:30 p.m.
West lobby
Saturday, May 26
The West outdoor pool will open for the summer session. It will close on Labor Day, Sept. 3.
Pool Hours:
Monday-Friday (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Saturday & Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m.)
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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Tuesday, May 15
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
For more, e-mail Greg Nooney or call him at 314-241-6916
Tuesday, May 15
West
Wednesday, May 16
Downtown, St. Louis Room
Established in 1924, Toastmasters® is a time-tested program that improves public speaking skills. Within weeks of joining, members walk with more confidence and win respect from colleagues and employees. M.A.C. Toastmasters® can help you undergo this miraculous transformation for yourself.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, May 15 to May 22
Beginning to advanced dancers are invited to perfect their moves on the most popular ballroom dances. Click here for more information.
7 to 9:25 p.m.
Missouri Room
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations
Friday, May 18
The M.A.C. Forever Young Club will hold its first annual outdoor barbeque at M.A.C. West (pool side). Enjoy good food and good friends.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
M.A.C. West, pool side
Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.
Tuesday, May 22
Listen to Associate Professor Emeritus Mel Burkart talk about ancient Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu and his now-classic treatise, The Art of War written more than 2,500 years ago.
11:45 a.m.
Downtown Clubhouse
Thursday, May 31
Join the Bridge Club for Bridge Night. Partners switch while playing rounds of "Chicago style" bridge.
7 p.m.
West Wing, Banquet/Card Room
For reservations, please call
314-539-4402.
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