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Monday, July 14, 2008

Hit the Links and Support Your Club Hit the links while supporting your Club at the MAC Golf Classic at the Country Club at the Legends on Aug. 25. The first annual MAC Golf Classic will benefit the MAC Preservation Foundation, which is raising funds to support necessary structural improvement projects to the Downtown Clubhouse. Enjoy a day of fun and friendly competition with your fellow MAC members. A dinner and auction will immediately follow the tournament. Click here for tournament details and sign ups.

Associates Happy Hour The Associates are hosting a Happy Hour in the Sportsman’s Club on Friday, July 25, from 5:30-8 p.m. Stop by to mix and mingle with fellow members. There is no charge to attend. Drink specials and a special appetizer menu will be available. Draft beers will be $1, and martinis will be $3. Everyone is welcome. Start your weekend off at the Club, and you’re sure to have a good time. Click here for more details on the Happy Hour.

Ballroom Dance Lessons If you’ve never taken dance lessons at the MAC, now is a great time to give them a try. The summer session is only 4-weeks and will be on Tuesdays, beginning July 22. Professional ballroom dance instructor Susan Nyemchek will teach the classes. Nyemchek tailors each class to your individual experience level. The first part of the class will be devoted to beginners. The second part will teach more advanced steps. Beginners are encouraged to give the second part a try, as Nyemchek’s assistants will aid those who need extra help. Ballroom dance lessons can be a great way to meet new members at the Club, and to spend quality time with your dance partner. The price for Dance Club members is $40, and for non-Dance Club members it is $45. Lessons are from 7-9:25 p.m., Tuesdays, July 22- Aug. 12. For reservations, call Courtney at 314-539-4402.

Live Off the Levee Room Special A talented and diverse group of artists are scheduled to perform at Live off the Levee this summer at Soldier’s Memorial downtown. These free entertainment events are a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday evening. If you plan on catching some of the Live off the Levee action, consider stopping by the Club before or after for dinner and drinks. The MAC is just a short distance from Soldier’s Memorial. Or, why not make a night of it and stay overnight at the Club for a special Live off the Levee rate of $60, per night. Call the Front Desk at 314-231-7220 for a room reservation. Click here to learn more about Live Off the Levee.

Saddle Up The MAC has paired up with Castlewood Stables to provide members a unique riding experience. Receive discounted prices for riding, lessons, boarding and family days at Castlewood Stables. Castlewood can host a family day at the stable with pony rides, relay races on horses, buggy rides, hay rides and barbeques. They can also accommodate company picnics or outings and can even partner with a traveling petting zoo for an added activity. If you or your children have any interest in horseback riding, take this opportunity to give it a try. Click here to learn more about rates and discounts at Castlewood Stables.

New Yoga Session A new afternoon yoga session will begin Monday, August 11, and continue every Monday for 8-weeks at the Downtown Clubhouse. The class begins at noon. The cost is $50 for the 8 week session or $10 per class. Yoga is a great relaxation and balance exercise. If you are interested in signing up, please contact Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434.

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Dining Specials

Pasta Special in the JBG
The Grille will feature a made to order pasta station and tossed salad prior to evening home games starting at 4:30 p.m. The price is $17.50.
The Sportsman's Club will open at 11 a.m. on Monday-Friday when there is an afternoon Cardinals game.
The Jack Buck Grille will open two hours prior to game time on Sunday, August 3.

Four-course dinner and entertainment
5:30-9 p.m.
Jack Buck Grille
$37.50
Call 314-539-4417 for reservations.
Click here to see the full menu.

Coming Events

Taught by professional ballroom dance instructor Susan Nyemchek
7-9:25 p.m.
$40, inclusive, per person for Dance Club members
$45, inclusive, per person for non-Dance Club members
For reservations, call Courtney Freeman at 314-539-4402.

Clubs within the Club Meetings


Wednesday, July 16 & 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. MAC Toastmasters® can help you undergo this miraculous transformation for yourself.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Downtown

Thursday, July 17
The Business Development and Fellowship Club hosts regular monthly breakfast meetings with varying formats including speakers, short presentations and round table discussions focusing on business practice, process and development topics. This club is also sponsoring quarterly fellowship events focusing on family and treasured St. Louis attractions including the St. Louis Zoo, Science Center and the City Museum.
7 a.m.
MAC Downtown, 4th Floor
For questions, contact John Unger at 314-575-3957, or by email macbusinessbuilders@mac.com
PLANNED FUTURE MEETINGS
(The Third Thursday of Each Month)
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18

Thursday, July 17
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!

Friday, July 18
Most people don’t realize that during WWII the U.S. government brought over 400,000 German and Italian POWs to the United States. Beginning in 1942, more than 15,000 of these enemy soldiers were sent to Missouri and held in 30 camps around the state. Contrary to common expectations, the camps were relatively pleasant places, and the government was criticized for treating prisoners too well. The POWs had a great deal of freedom and opportunity for recreation. They worked (for pay!) on local farms, sometimes completely unguarded. Many friendships grew out of this interaction between prisoners and residents, some of which lasted decades after the war. Through photographs and stories from those who experienced it firsthand, David Fiedler tells of the fascinating, yet little-known story of when the POWs came to Missouri, and how the residents reacted when they came face-to-face with the enemy.
11:30 a.m.
MAC West

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