Monday, Aug. 24, 2009

September Cherry Diamond
September kicks off the MAC social season, and soon your calendars will be filled with a variety of events happening at both Clubhouses. Don’t miss a minute of the action. Be sure to look ahead at the calendar provided on page 10 of this month’s Cherry Diamond to plan your time at the Club… The first event to mark on your calendar is “A Night at Anthony’s” in the Downtown Art Lounge. Mr. Bommarito and the Wine Society cordially invite you to attend this elegant four-course dinner of culinary delicacies and exquisite vintage wines. You’ll feel like you're back at Anthony’s while in the MAC Art Lounge… The MAC is sports central for Rams, Blues and Billikens fans this fall. Stop by the Club before Rams home games to enjoy a delicious buffet. Legendary SLU basketball coach Rick Majerus will once again be at the Club to talk hoops at a luncheon where he will discuss the Upcoming Billikens season. The Blues will also be returning to preview their upcoming season at the annual Blues Breakfast. Players and coaches will be in attendance to answer questions and also provide autographs… When looking to entertain friends, family or business associates, the Jack Buck Grille is the perfect venue. The Grille will be re-opening at the beginning of September and will have a new look and a new menu… In athletics, several new fitness classes are starting up at MAC West. Downtown, a step competition is being held… Be sure to check out everything that is happening this month in the Cherry Diamond.

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Support Your Club at the MAC Golf Classic
There is still time to put together a team for the MAC Golf Classic. The second annual tournament will be held on Monday, Aug. 31, at the Country Club at the Legends. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Preservation Foundation, which is raising the funds necessary for a major renovation that includes important life safety issues and upgrades to facilities that will position the Downtown MAC Clubhouse to best serve members today and tomorrow. Your day will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. The tournament will begin at noon with a shotgun start. A dinner and auction will follow the tournament. Enjoy a day of fun and friendly competition with your fellow MAC members while showing support for your Club. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations, sponsorship opportunities, tee and green sponsors, function sponsors and to donate to the auction. You can also register online. Click here to enter the member login area.

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A Night at Anthony's in the Art Lounge
Mr. Anthony Bommarito and the Missouri Athletic Club Wine Society cordially invite you and your guests to attend an elegant four-course dinner of culinary delicacies and exquisite vintage wines in the candle-lit Art Lounge. Mr. Bommarito, a long time MAC member, was the owner of Anthony’s, a historic downtown restaurant. A Night at Anthony’s will be a unique opportunity for any member who enjoyed the privilege of dining at Anthony’s. Mr. Bommarito is now a large purveyor of world class wines. The elegant evening of wining and dining will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse on Friday, Sept. 11. The four-course dinner is $100 per person. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Rams Buffet
The Rams kicked off their first preseason home game last Friday. Football fans flocked to the MAC before the game to fill up on a delicious dinner buffet. On Thursday, Sept. 3, the Rams will be back in St. Louis for more preseason action. The MAC will again be hosting a dinner buffet. For just $25.95, you can feast on a scrumptious spread in the Sportsman’s Club from 5-7 p.m. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area.

Member Update form
A Member Update form was recently mailed out to all MAC members. If you have not returned your form, please return it with your next payment or drop it off at the front desk at either Clubhouse. The form will help the MAC to provide you with the best service possible. If you have misplaced your form and need another, a form is available online. Click here for the Member Update Form.

Defense Bridge Lessons
Sharpen your bridge skills and make the game more exciting than ever before with Defense Bridge lessons at MAC West. Learn what is the right lead, the reason behind second hand low and third hand high, how to communicate with your partner through defensive signals and how to make play more difficult for the declarer. By playing good defense, you can make a good declarer seem average. The Defense Bridge Lessons will begin on Monday, Sept. 14. Lessons will continue Mondays, Sept. 21 & 28, Oct. 5, 19 & 26 and Nov. 2 & 9. The lessons will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the West Wing Banquet/Card room. The price is $120 per person. Call Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402 for reservations.