Monday, Dec. 17, 2007

Ring in 2008 In Style
The MAC is the only place to be to ring in 2008. The longest running and most glamorous New Year’s Eve Gala is right here in your Club. Strut your stuff on the red carpet, and feast on lavish hors d’oeuvres in the grand Missouri Ballroom. You’ll get star quality treatment all evening long. The New Year’s Eve Gala, An Evening with the Stars, begins at 7:30 p.m. with cocktails followed by dinner and dancing until 1 a.m. There will be a champagne toast at midnight. The cost is $125 + gratuity, and formal attire is required. Call to make your reservation to this exclusive New Year’s Eve bash today! Call 314-539-4470. You can also register online. Click here to enter the member login area.

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Holiday De-stresser
Once all of the holiday excitement and stress calms down, you will need a night to relax and have a good time. Theo People’s performance in the Jack Buck Grille on Friday, Dec. 28, is the perfect way to enjoy an evening out. Peoples performed to a sold out crowd in September and was so popular the Club has brought him back again. His soulful tunes will have you dancing and singing along to hits from his days as the lead singer for The Temptations and The Four Tops. The evening will begin at 7:45 p.m. The price is $75, and includes dinner. Make your reservations now before it sells out by calling 314-539-4417. You can also register online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Hermann Trophy Finalists Announced
The MAC Hermann Trophy finalists have been announced, and this year’s prospects have been working hard on the field. The Hermann Trophy Banquet is college soccer’s version of the Hiesman Trophy that awards the top male and female players in the country. This year’s banquet will be on Friday, Jan. 11. The press conference will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by dinner and the program. The cost is $60, inclusive. Call 314-539-4470 for a reservation today before spots fill up.You can also register online. Click here to enter the member login area.

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Rousing Racquetball Events
Mark your calendars for some exciting, upcoming racquetball events. On Dec. 28, the West Clubhouse will host a Racquetball Camp for juniors. This is the perfect time to get your kids involved. They will learn some of the basics of the game. On Dec. 29, West will also be hosting a one-day High School Tournament for MAC members only. Come out and test your skills against other members. Finally, on Jan. 5, there will be a Racquetball Rendezvous Day, which offers everyone a chance to come out and play. You can meet new players, other members, the instructors and ask questions. If you know someone interested in learning how to play the game, this is an excellent opportunity. Call Shari Coplen at 314-539-4467 or cell 314-420-2903 with any questions.

Save Yourself the Headache
In less than 20 days I-64/40 will shut down from Ballas to 170, leaving many motorists seeking alternative routes to avoid the horrendous traffic, delays and detours caused by the closure. The MAC is available to ease the burden of the construction for you or your company. The MAC is offering rooms that can be rented for discounted rates during the week. For $39 a day, Monday through Friday, you can rent one room with a full size bed. Upgrades will be available during down time. This special is effective immediately. Some dates are sold out. For more information or to book a room, call Toni Atchison in Room Sales at 314-539-4443.