Monday, Oct. 13, 2008

Toastmasters Open House
Improved persuasion, influence and self confidence are a few of the communication skills that result from being a Toastmaster.

The MAC Toastmasters are hosting a "Get To Know Us" meeting and reception on Wed., Oct. 22, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse.

Stop by and see why 40% of the Current Board of Governors came from Toastmasters!

Show your Support for Veterans
Each year the MAC hosts a special celebration to honor the men and women who have served our country. This year’s Veterans Day Commemoration will be on Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Downtown Clubhouse. Come out and support those who have served our country. The day will feature a delicious lunch, guest speakers and musical entertainment. This year’s guest speaker is Lieutenant General Richard F. Natonski. General Natonski commands the U.S. Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM). MARFORCOM is the U.S. Marine Corps Service Component to the U.S. Joint Forces Command, and is one of three major Marine Corps commands.  MARFORCOM provides operating forces to support Unified or Joint Task Force Commanders. Lieutenant General Natonski serves as a principal advisor to the Joint Forces Commander, and he is responsible for organizing, training and equipping forces for deployment. Additionally, Lieutenant General Natonski serves as the Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Bases, Atlantic.
The Veterans Day Commemoration begins at 11:15 a.m. with military exhibits and a cash bar in the Eads room. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the program at 12:30 p.m. The price to attend is $25. To make a reservation, please call 314-539-4470. Or you can sign up online. Click here to enter the member login area.

The Color Purple at the Fabulous Fox
There are still several tickets available for "The Color Purple" at the Fabulous Fox Theater on Friday, Oct. 31. The MAC has premium theater packages available that include a fabulous three-course dinner, transportation to and from the Fox and some of the best seats in the theater. "The Color Purple" is a soul-stirring musical based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker and Oscar nominated film by Steven Spielberg. You’ll feel the despair and hardships of the main character Celie, who triumphs over all odds to find her inner beauty and joy in her life. Make your reservation now before tickets sell out. The price to attend this fabulous evening of fun is $125, per person, which includes dinner, transportation and your theater tickets. For a reservation, call Courtney Freeman at 314-539-4402. Or you can sign up online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Click here to see a promotional video about the show.

Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? You want time to yourself to exercise and relax, but with kids, work and all of the daily chores you’re responsible for, it is sometimes hard to fit it all in. The Downtown Clubhouse is offering a new fitness class that can help you get in a quality workout in a small amount of time. Hard-Body Yoga will begin on Monday, Nov. 3, at 5:30 p.m. The class will be taught by Katie Ronshausen.
Katie Ronshausen is an ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Katie is a busy mom with little extra time on her hands to fit in a full workout schedule of strength training, cardio and flexibility, which are all important components to an optimal level of fitness.  Hard-Body Yoga is unlike your typical yoga class. If you want to develop a strong, lean, flexible body without spending hours in the gym every day, this is your solution! Hard-Body Yoga combines strength training with yoga technique to create a strong physique in a one hour class. During this class you'll work every major muscle group several times over without ever having to pick up a single weight. All you need is your body, an open mind and a yoga mat, and you'll discover what strong healthy bodies are made of!
No reservations are necessary. For more information, call Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434.

Gateway to Glory
On Oct. 29, the MAC will host Gateway to Glory, honoring local athletes from Missouri and southern Illinois who have recently returned from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as well as former Olympians from the 1950s to the present. These accomplished athletes will be inducted into the U.S. Olympian & Paralympian Association, Missouri/Illinois Chapter (USOPA). Some well known olympians have already confirmed their attendance including: Bill Toomey, 1968 Decathlon Gold Medalist; Jackie Joyner-Kerseee, one of the greatest female athletes of the 21st century; Sara Haskins, 2008 Triathlete and Craig Virgin, former Secretary General of World Olympians and three-time distance running Olympian. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the program at 8 p.m. The cost to attend is $100 for members and $125 for non-members. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

Click here for more information on Olympians who will be honored.