Monday, April 6, 2009

Cardinals Season Begins
Today marks the opening day of the 2009 Cardinals season. If you are heading to Busch Stadium for the game, stop by the Club before or after for a bite to eat and a few drinks. The Jack Buck Grille is the perfect game day spot. Throughout the season the Grille will offer a variety of pre-game evening dining specials featuring made to order pasta and salad station; raw bar of oysters shucked fresh; beer and wing combo; and fried chicken with corn on the cob and fries. These specials will be posted by the month for the day they will be offered for all evening games. For added convenience, the Club will offer a one-way shuttle to the games on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

If you are looking to go to a few games this season, the MAC has tickets available throughout the season. There are 2 seats available in section 132, Row J, Seats 16 & 17. If you are interested in purchasing these tickets, please contact Larry Thompson at 314-539-4427. Click here to see available dates.

Election Excitement Nears
Get out and vote! Election Day is one of the greatest traditions at the MAC. For decades members have gathered in the Downtown lobby to cast their vote and select the next class of the Board of Governors. On Thursday, May 7, members will again fill the lobby and walk through the famed gauntlet amidst campaign promises and handshakes. All members are encouraged to come to the Club and vote in person on May 7. Members must have their membership card with them to enter the Club on Election Day. Polls will open at the Downtown Clubhouse at 7 a.m. and stay open until 6:30 p.m. A complimentary buffet dinner will be served in the Missouri and Eads Rooms. Reservations for dinner are required. Please call 314-539-4470 for reservations. Come share in the camaraderie with fellow members, and help shape the future of the Club.

Brunch with the Bunny
Only a limited number of reservations remain for Easter Brunch at the Downtown Clubhouse. If your family does not have Easter plans yet, make your reservation now for a fantastic brunch with lots of family activities. Not only will everyone enjoy delicious buffet selections, but the dessert table will make your head spin with all of the sweet treats. Easter wouldn’t be complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny who will be stopping by to visit with children and take photos. Kids can also pet and play with a zoo full of furry animals in the lobby petting zoo. Kent Miller Photography will be on hand in the Art Lounge to snap a family photo. The price is $29.95, plus gratuity for adults and $13.95, plus gratuity for children under 12. The petting zoo will open at 9 a.m. Seating times are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Missouri Room and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Crystal Room. Easter Brunch is almost sold out, so make your reservations now by calling 314-539-4470. Or you can sign up online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Stogie NCAA Championship Viewing
A new NCAA national champion will be crowned Monday night. Don’t miss any of the action as two teams square off for the title. Catch the game from the best seat in town in the Sportsman’s Club at the Downtown Clubhouse. The Stogie Club is sponsoring the NCAA Championship viewing. Several large screens will be set up in the Sportsman’s Club so there won’t be a bad seat in the house. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. A game time buffet will be set at 7:15 p.m. and the game is scheduled to tip off at approximately 8:20 p.m. The cost to attend is $22.50, plus gratuity for Stogie Club members and $25, plus gratuity for Non-Stogie Club members. The price includes the game time buffet, unlimited draft beer, raffle prizes and cigars (for Stogie Club members only). Cigars will be available by subscription for all other members and guests. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 314-539-4470. Or you can sign up online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Glen Echo Outing
Glen Echo Country Club is hosting a 2-man team golf event on Saturday, April 18, exclusively for MAC members. The 2-man 1 net best ball will begin with a 2 p.m. shotgun start.  Members make their own teams and foursomes. You can also sign up as a single when calling to sign up. A cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres will follow the tournament. In addition, there will be prizes awarded for the winners. The event is limited to the first 48 players and the cost is $75 per golfer. The price includes free fee, cart rental and tournament prizes for the best few scores in each flight. This is a great way to commemorate the new reciprocal agreement with GECC and for MAC members to become familiar with this historic club. Cocktails will be available by signature. If you are interested in playing, contact the golf shop at 314-382-5780.