Monday, Dec. 14, 2009
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Associates Happy Hour
 Celebrate the holiday season with your fellow members at a holiday happy hour on Friday, Dec. 18, sponsored by the Associates. Bring a spouse, date or other guest and kick back with MAC friends while enjoying drink specials. This month’s happy hour will be hosted in the Jack Buck Grille Downtown. Take a break from your holiday shopping to enjoy a fun and relaxing evening. Draft beer will be $1, bottles will be $2 and well drinks will be $3. |
Event Details
Friday, Dec. 18
5:30-8 p.m.
Jack Buck Grille-Downtown
$1 drafts, $2 bottles, $3 wells
No reservations necessary.
Click here for online registration.
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Take the MAC Shuttle to the MO/IL Game
 The MAC will have shuttle service available for the Mizzou vs. Illinois basketball game at the Scottrade Center on Wednesday, Dec. 23. The shuttle will leave from the Club at 7:30 p.m. Stop in the Jack Buck Grille before heading to cheer on the Tigers or Illini. Grab a delicious dinner or a few drinks. The MAC is a great place to meet friends to gear up for the big game. |
Holiday Sports Camps at MAC West
 Avoid complaints of boredom from your children this winter break by signing them up for the Holiday Sports Camps at MAC West. They will enjoy a day of physical activity and fun, and you can have some time to yourself to finish up shopping, prep for Christmas dinner or return gifts after the holidays are over. The camps will be held Monday, Dec. 21, through Thursday, Dec. 31, (excluding Dec. 25). Your child can choose to participate in the morning session from 9 a.m. to noon, the afternoon session from 1 to 4 p.m. or the all day session from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., which includes lunch. The cost is $25 per child for a half day, or $50 per child for the full day. Contact Coach Eric Saxton for more information at 314-539-4468, or click here to sign up.
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The Greatest St. Louis Has to Offer
 Join members of the Charitable Society for Children as well as contributors to the annual donation at an evening to highlight how your Club gives back to the local community. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Charitable Society for Children will host “The Greatest St. Louis has to Offer” event at the Downtown Clubhouse. Charlie Brennan from KMOX will serve as the event's emcee. Richard LoRusso of LoRusso’s Cucina and Kim Tucci from the Pasta House will be doing a cooking demonstration with recipes that you can take home. Plus learn all about the “Story of Cannolis.” In addition to the special demonstration, checks will be given to the 2009 charities supported by the MAC: Angels’ Arms, CHADS and Lift for Life. The CSC will also announce the 2010 charities that the CWC will be supporting. Raffle prizes will be given throughout the evening. All MAC members and their guests are welcome to attend. Bring a non-member friend to show them the wonderful things the Club is doing for the community.
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Event Details
Wednesday, Jan. 13
6:30 p.m.- Cocktails (cash bar)
7 p.m.- Dinner and Special Program
MAC Downtown
$70 per person inclusive
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Click here for online registration. |
Eat Well into the New Year
 The New Year always sparks goals of living a healthier lifestyle through diet and exercise. The West Clubhouse will help you eat better in January and February by offering an “Eating Well” menu at lunch and dinner in the Stan Musial Grille. Following your workout, grab a quick, healthy and delicious bite to eat. The MAC will supply you with the nutritional information for each “Eating Well” meal.
Click here to see the full Eating Well menu.
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Hermann Trophy Banquet
 The Missouri Athletic Club is home to the top individual soccer honor in the United States. On Friday, Jan. 8, find out who will be recognized as soccer’s next rising young star at the MAC Hermann Trophy Banquet. The MAC has been home to college soccer’s version of the Heisman trophy since 1986. The prestigious crystal soccer ball trophy has been presented to some of the biggest names in American soccer. Past winners include Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Claudio Reyna and Alexi Lalas. This year’s finalists were announced earlier in December. The men’s finalists are Andre Akpan from Harvard, Corben Bone from Wake Forest and Teal Bunbury from Akron. Lauren Cheney from UCLA, Tobin Heath from North Carolina and Kelley O'Hara from Stanford are this women’s finalists. Make plans now to be a part of this celebration of soccer. The event is always a sellout, so make reservations now before you get shutout. |
Event Details
Friday, Jan. 8
5:45 p.m.- Press Conference (Cocktails)
7 p.m.- Dinner
8 p.m.- Program
MAC Downtown
$60, inclusive
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
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Advanced Bridge Lessons
 Gain an edge in your bridge game with Advanced Bridge Lessons at MAC West. Experienced bridge players will benefit from this session of lessons taught by Linda Powers. The class will review bidding and defense with each hand. The format of the classes will consist of prepared hands as well as shuffle, deal and play. Come give the class a try and discover another fascinating part of the game of bridge. |
Lesson Details
Mondays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1
7-9 p.m.
MAC West
$120, per person,
inclusive
Call 314-539-4402 for reservations. |
Free Youth Beginner Swim Clinic
 The MAC will host a free youth beginner’s swim clinic for children ages 5 and up. The free six-week clinic is designed to teach beginning swimmers the basics in the pool. Swimmers will become comfortable in the water and learn floating and breathing techniques. The clinic will work on getting swimmers to place their heads under water and alleviate any fears of water. The emphasis is not on times or strokes. Classes will be held at the Downtown Clubhouse on Sundays, from 2-3 p.m. The six-week session starts Jan. 10, and concludes Feb. 14. The clinic is free, but space is limited. Call Rick Schneider at 314-539-4434 to reserve a spot today. |
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Coming
Events
All of your Family Night favorites will be served on these nights, which feature a visit from Santa.
Seatings at 5:45 & 7:30 p.m.
Adults- $21.95 + grat.
Children 3-12- $11.95 + grat.
MAC West
Call 314-539-4490 for reservations.
Santa Claus is coming to the MAC to find out who has been naughty and nice. Each child will receive a gift and have the opportunity to visit with Santa.
8:30-11 a.m.
Adults- $23.95 + grat.
Children 1-12- $13.95 + grat.
Downtown
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Attend the premier sports banquet in St. Louis.
6 p.m.- Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar)
6:45 p.m.- Dinner
8 p.m.- Program
$125 inclusive
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
A delicious buffet will be served prior to every Rams home game.
$23.50
Downtown
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.
Enojy prime rib and shrimp at these festive holiday brunches.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Adults- $30 + grat.
Children 6-12- $14 + grat.
MAC West
Call 314-539-4441 for reservations.
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Clubs
within the Club Meetings
Wednesday, Dec. 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, Dec. 17
7:15 a.m.- Breakfast and Networking
7:30 a.m.- Program
Jack Buck Grille- Downtown
For more information or to join in, contact John Unger at junger@mis-corp.com or 314-575-3957.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Many will remember the warm vocal style of Bill Malcom from the Chicago trip. Now all FYCers can enjoy Bill’s artistry as MALCOM & FRIENDS present our annual holiday musical program. Bill will be joined by pianist John Smith with Dave Sanderson on trumpet. They have been together for about six years and enjoy performing for groups such as ours. You won’t want to miss this program of pop standards and holiday favorites! Looking ahead, in January we’ll learn about serving on grand juries from Ray Brodzinski of the Grand Jury Association. Then in February, Cynthia Kramer, executive director of SCOPE, will tell about the need to improve opportunities for education in science and technology at all ages.
11:30 a.m.
MAC West
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Side Dishes
 Pro Shop Holiday Sale This holiday season shop at the MAC and save!
From now through Saturday, Dec. 19, get 25% off
already member-discounted prices in the Downtown and West Pro Shops. This includes all clearance items!
Holiday Dessert Sale Keep your holiday preparations simple by purchasing your desserts from the MAC. For $20 the Downtown Clubhouse is selling a sacher torte, bourbon pecan tart, white chocolate peppermint mousse tart or a cran-apple streusel. Pumpkin pies are $15 each. Call 314-539-4470 to place your order. Orders must be made 48 hours before desired pick up. The West Clubhouse is selling pumpkin rolls for $14 each. Cookies will also be sold for $18 for a dozen either gooey butter, pumpkin, chocolate chip, peanut butter or sugar. The Poolside Cafe needs 24-hour notice. Call 314-539-4444 to order from West.
Complimentary Wine Tastings Stop by MAC West the third Friday of every month for complimentary wine tastings. Tastings begin at 6 p.m. and include a variety of wines.
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