The Greatest St. Louis Has to Offer

Show your support for six local children’s charities and 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. 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. The price is $70, inclusive per person, which also includes a drink ticket.

Schlafly Beer Tasting

Sip on local brews while learning more about the St. Louis beer industry at the Schlafly Beer Tasting at the Downtown Clubhouse on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Tom Schlafly will be on hand to discuss his book, “A New Religion in Mecca, Memoir of a Renegade Brewery in St. Louis.” The book is about Schlafly’s unlikely and successful venture into the beer business and business in general. His presentation will focus on his book, but will also cover updates in the industry since the book was written as well as beer in St. Louis post Anheuser-Busch InBev. Several beers will be available to taste and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

January Dining Specials
During the month of January the Downtown Clubhouse has several terrific dining specials. The Jack Buck Grille is featuring a Prime Rib Special Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 30. The special offers 2 for $40, which includes your prime rib entree and all of the fixings. Fixings include: salad, prime rib entree, twice baked potatoes, vegetable and dessert. In the Sportsman’s Club, the lunch buffet will still be offered for only $9.95 ($15.95 value). If you have not been Downtown recently, hop on the newly completed Highway 40 and cruise down to the Club. For reservations in the Grille, call 314-539-4417. For reservations in the Sportsman’s, call 314-539-4487.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your Sweetheart

Share a romantic evening with someone you love at the MAC’s Valentine’s Ball on Saturday, Feb. 13. The beautiful Missouri Room will be adorned with lush red roses, dim candles and elegant decor to set the mood. You and your sweetheart can share intimate conversation over a candlelight dinner before dancing the night away to music by the Chaser’s Fore. This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with you sweetheart in the perfect, romantic setting. Let the MAC be the place to make your night one to remember.

Eat Well in 2010
If one of the resolutions on your list this year is to improve your diet, the West Clubhouse can help you achieve your goal. In January and February, West is 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.

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Casa Loma Ballroom Outing

Even though the temperatures outside are bone chilling, the MAC has the prefect way for you to heat up a Friday night. Join the Dinner Dance Club for an evening at Casa Loma Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 22. 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. The cost is $35 per person and includes a three-course dinner, transportation and dancing.

New Fitness Classes
The Club is helping you stick with your New Year’s Resolution by offering four new fitness classes. Both Clubhouses offer a variety of classes at various days and times, so you can always find something to fit in your schedule. All classes are taught by highly knowledgeable fitness instructors. The new classes being offered will keep your workouts fun and different. They include: Kickboxing, Tai Chi, Zumba and Mat Pilates. Get away from your typical treadmill workout and mix things up with a new class one or two days a week. Group fitness classes are great motivation and make working out fun. Check out a new fitness class at the Downtown or West Clubhouses today.

Click here to see a full listing and description of classes.