| Monday, May 21, 2007 |
Hit the Hoops This Summer  Despite summer vacations and outdoor activities, you don't have to lose your game this summer. It is not too late to sign up for basketball leagues at the Missouri Athletic Club during the summer months. There are two leagues available at the Club this summer. At the downtown clubhouse, sign up for an open league on Tuesdays and possibly Wednesdays. If you would rather hoop it up at the West clubhouse, sign up for an open league on Thursdays. There is also a six-week boy's basketball league at the West clubhouse. Click here for more information |
Lobsterfest in the JBG  Join us this summer as we roll out our Lobster Summer Specials. Take advantage of the summer harvest of lobster in the Jack Buck Grille and Rendezvous Room. The four-course dinner and entertainment is only $37.50. Our regular menu items will also be available. Please join us by calling 314-539-4417 to make your reservation.June 8 & 9 June 15 & 16 July 13 & 14 July 20 & 21 Click here for more information |
| Get Golfing! Member/Guest Golf Tournament  Join the M.A.C. Golf Club for a Member/Guest Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 7, 2007. This well be held at Missouri Bluffs Golf Club with a 10:30 a.m. shot-gun start. There will be two-person teams. Another member can be your playing partner if you don't have a guest outside of the Club. It will be in a best ball/stableford format. Full handicaps apply. Top teams will go on to a shoot-out. The cost is $300 per team and $275 for M.A.C. Golf Club members. This includes 18 holes of golf plus the cart, lunch, attendance, competition and prizes. This is a limited field event, so sign up quickly. Click here to sign up now. |
| The M.A.C. Pit Stop Head to the Club Before Cardinals Games  Start making Cardinal home games even more enjoyable: Avoid traffic and eat a nutritious, economical meal beforehand. Park at the Downtown Clubhouse and stop by the Jack Buck Grille or Sportsman's Club for savory appetizers, sandwiches, salads or entrees. You can also sip on a cocktail or soda of choice. For your convenience, the Jack Buck Grille will even be open before Sunday games to serve bar menu items and drinks. Click here for the JBG's bar menu and select Sunday open dates. After fueling up, you can either walk or catch a ride to the game. Click here for more information |
Downtown Athletics Update |
| Shape Up! Train with Michelle McDonald  West has a new personal trainer, but she is not a new face at the Missouri Athletic Club. Michelle McDonald has been teaching M.A.C. West’s Hip Hop class for more than a year and a half. Now, you can lose weight with Michelle on a more personal level. Michelle is a nationally certified personal trainer with ACE (American Council on Exercise) and has more than 15 years experience in the fitness industry. She has a range of training specialties, such as sports-specific training and rehabilitation to weight loss and bodybuilding. Michelle trains individuals and groups from children to seniors, from pre-and post-pregnancy to menopause and disease control such as Parkinson’s. Michelle is also certified in nutrition. Michelle’s goal as a fitness professional is to educate, motivate and inspire others to success. |
Side Dishes |
 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. Advertise in the Roster Find out what your fellow Missouri Athletic Club members already know ... advertising in the annual M.A.C. Roster works! 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 Tennis Anyone! Get on a sub list of plays for play now and next season. Or, join a weekly game for next September - don't delay! All levels of players are needed - beginner, intermediate or advanced. There is a place for you, no matter your age! Please contact Kim Steinmetz at ksteinmetz@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4413. Check out the tennis programs offered this summer here! 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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The Downtown Athletic Department will be closed on Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday. Also, Downtown Athletic's summer hours, will go into effect the week of May 28.
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.
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
Saturday, May 26
The West outdoor pool will open for the summer session at 10 a.m. 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.)
Friday, June 15
The M.A.C. will host the 2007 High School Senior Soccer All-Star Games, featuring the top male and female soccer players in the St. Louis area. The games will be played at the Anheuser-Busch Center in Fenton.
6 p.m. - Girls game
8 p.m. - Boys game
$4 - Adults; $2 - Students;
Parking - $2
Tickets will be sold at the gate.
Anheuser-Busch Center in Fenton.
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 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
Tuesday, May 22
West
Wednesday, May 23
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.
Tuesday, 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
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.
Thursday, June 7
6:30 p.m. - Cocktails & cigars in the Sportsman's
7:30 p.m. - Five-course dinner with wine and cigars
$75 for Stogie Club members
$100 for non-Stogie Club members
Jacket and tie, black tie optional
Tuesdays, May 29 to June 26
Have dinner at the Jack Buck Grille before practicing dance.
7-9 p.m.
Missouri Room
No charge to Dinner Dance Club members.
Thursday, June 13
You do not have to be an "expert" to participate in Duplicate Bridge Night. Playing duplicate is a good way to become a better player.
6:30 p.m. - Games Begin
West Clubhouse
Call Courtney at 314-539-4402 to register today!
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