Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
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November Cherry Diamond
 November brings the holiday season upon us. Start making your family’s plans now to spend time at the MAC. The Club is hosting a variety of brunches, dinners and other family fun events in November and December. Save yourself the hassle of preparing and cleaning up Thanksgiving brunch or dinner by letting the MAC do all the work. Both Clubhouses are hosting delicious dining opportunities around Thanksgiving. The Pastry chefs at the Club will be making five different desserts that are available throughout the entire holiday season…There are just 60 days left to sponsor a new member to join at no initiation fee. The program ends on Dec. 31. Beginning Jan. 1, the regular initiation fee will go back into effect…Get a jump start on those holiday pounds everyone acquires by taking up a new fitness class or working out with a personal trainer. Both Clubhouses have a broad variety of fitness classes offered each day of the week and a staff of highly skilled trainers to whip you into shape… The Clubs Within the Club are hosting a holiday social and many of the individual CWCs are hosting their own events for people who share common interests... There is still time to make your reservation for the 2009 Jack Buck Awards where the winner of the Sports Personality of the Year award will be honored along with other members of the St. Louis sports community... Also, don’t forget to make reservations for this fall’s Apollos show. This year’s theme is “Apollos Swing the Blues.” The Missouri Room will be transformed into an old nightclub in the heart of New Orleans. Be sure to check out what else is happening at the Club this month in the November Cherry Diamond.
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Support Your Veterans
 There is still time to make your reservation for the Missouri Athletic Club's Veterans Day Commemoration. Salute war heroes at an MAC celebration for past and present American veterans. The 2009 Veterans Day Commemoration will be on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Downtown Clubhouse. This year’s featured speaker will be Major General Gregg F. Martin. General Martin has been the Commanding General at the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center and Fort Leonard Wood since 2008. General Martin will speak following a delicious lunch and musical entertainment. The day will begin with military exhibits and a cash bar at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the program at 12:30 p.m. The price to attend is $25 inclusive per person. Military uniforms or service dress for servicemen is appropriate and a jacket and tie for civilians. Make your reservation by calling 314-539-4470. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area. |
Trouble Free Turkey Day
 Relax this Thanksgiving and let the MAC do all of the hard work for you. Forget about scrambling around the kitchen carving the turkey, stirring the gravy or setting the table. Enjoy the chance to sit down with family and friends to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Downtown Clubhouse. The buffet will feature all your Thanksgiving favorites like stuffing, cranberry sauce, creamy mashed potatoes and traditional turkey. The effortless evening is only $29.95 plus gratuity for adults and $12.95 plus gratuity for children ages 5-12. Seatings are from 1-5 p.m. Call 314-539-4470 for a reservation. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area.
If you just can’t get enough turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, the West Clubhouse is hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch on Sunday, Nov. 29. The brunch will feature cranberry scones, bread pudding and prime rib. Seatings are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $22 plus gratuity for adults and $12 for children age 5-12. Call 314-539-4441 for reservations.Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area.
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Dining Specials at MAC West
 Feast on a delicious ribeye at the West Clubhouse on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout November and December. The prime rib special is only $25. You will enjoy a 16 oz. ribeye. For reservations, call 314-539-4441.
New to the West Clubhouse… Kids eat free on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5-9 p.m. Take the whole family out to dinner for a great price. Children 12 and under eat for free off the kids menu when dining with a parent. This opportunity is available for one child per adult. For reservations, call 314-539-4441.
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New Member Dinner Dance
 Attention new members… you are invited to attend the Missouri Athletic Club’s New Member Dinner Dance. Join your fellow new members and sponsors for a celebration of your first year at the MAC. Dress up and enjoy a spectacular night of dinner and dancing in the beautiful Missouri Ballroom at the Downtown Clubhouse on Friday, Nov. 13. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Dancing will begin at 8:30 p.m. The price is $35 per person and includes cocktails until 7:30 p.m., hors d’oeuvres, dinner and parking. A special overnight guest room rate of $59 will be offered for the evening. Please RSVP before Friday, Nov. 6. Call 314-539-4470 for reservations. |
New Fitness Sessions
 Two popular fitness classes are adding additional sessions to offer you more chances to get fit while having fun. At the Downtown Clubhouse, Hard-Body Yoga will now also be offered on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 beginning Nov. 4. There is also a session on Mondays at 5:45 p.m. If you want to develop a strong, lean, flexible body without spending hours in the gym every day, Hard-Body Yoga is your solution! The class combines strength training with yoga technique to create a strong physique in a one hour class. You will work every major muscle group several times over without ever having to pick up a single weight. No reservations are necessary.
At MAC West, Fitball is offered on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Due to the class popularity, an additional session will now be taught on Thursdays at 11 a.m. beginning Nov. 5. Fitball is a one-hour, low-impact, calorie burning exercise that strengthens and tones the core muscles while simultaneously working the other muscle groups. The resistance ball is used throughout the workout in conjunction with weights, medicine balls and other props. |
Casa Loma Ballroom Outing
 Join the Dinner Dance Club for an evening at Casa Loma Ballroom on Friday, Nov. 6. The group will meet at the Club for a delicious dinner in the Jack Buck Grille. After dinner, the MAC shuttle will transport the group to the Casa Loma Ballroom for dancing. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Rendezvous Room. The shuttle will depart at 8 p.m. Dancing at Casa Loma will be from 8:30-10:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person and includes a three-course dinner, transportation and dancing. Call 314-539-4402 for reservations. Or you can register online. Click here to enter the member login area.
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Coming
Events
The MAC has planned a special day to recognize member who have served our country.
11:15 a.m.- Social and viewing of military exhibits
Noon-program
$25, inclusive
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
A delicious buffet will be served prior to every Rams home game.
$23.50
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Don't miss the Apollos as they present their 2009 Fall concert, "Apollos Swing the Blues."
6 p.m.- Cash Bar
7 p.m.- Dinner
8:15 p.m.- Program
$29.95 + gratuity
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
**ROOM SPECIAL** The MAC is offering a special rate on hotel rooms on the evening of the Apollos concert. Rooms are just $39. Call 314-241-7220 for reservations.
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Clubs
within the Club Meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 28 & Nov. 4
Downtown, Eads Room
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5:30-6:30 p.m.
Downtown
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Our speaker will be Dr. Louis S. Gerteis. He is a Civil War Historian and has written many books and articles about nineteenth century America. He plans to talk to us about Martial Law and Military Prisons in St. Louis during the Civil War.
11:30 a.m.
Downtown
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Join the Bridge Club for Bridge Night. Bring a player if possible. Come for dinner in the Stan Musial Grille at 5 p.m. followed by cards.
6:30 p.m.
West Wing, Banquet/Card Room
For reservations, please call
Katie at 314-539-4402.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
November's speaker will be Colonel Craig O'Mara, Commerative Air Force - Missouri Wing, who is scheduled to give a presentation on the CAF, and the Missouri Wing. The event is open to all MAC Members and Guests.
6 p.m.- Cocktails
6:30 p.m.- Dinner
MAC West
The Lunch and Tour group have several fun upcoming outings that all are welcome to attend. On Thursday, Nov. 12, travel to St. Charles and enjoy lunch at “Tony’s On Main Street” and shopping. Carpool from MAC West at 9:30 a.m. and leave St. Charles by 2:30 p.m. Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 2. RSVP to Marie Salter (314-567-5976, pphred@swbell.net) or Mary Lou Lenkman (314-849-2056, mlmlenk@earthlink.net).
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