Monday, July 26, 2010
August Cherry Diamond Summer is slowly winding down, and fall is fast approaching. Fall traditionally kicks off the social season at the MAC. There is a lot happening at the Club in August that will transition you into the social season... The Downtown Clubhouse will usher in the 2010 football season by hosting buffets before the Missouri vs. Illinois Border War game and prior to every Rams home game… Continue your summer workout routine through August by signing up for the third MAC Sprint Triathlon.  Anyone 16 years of age and older will have the chance to champion a 300-yard swim, followed by 12-mile bike, concluded by a 3-mile run... Spend an evening out catching some excellent upcoming shows at the Fabulous Fox. The MAC has some of the best seats in town… Don’t miss your chance to mingle at the Associates Happy Hour or improve your Ballroom Dancing abilities with a few lessons from professional dance instructor, Lucy Fitzgerald…Enjoy the rest of summer at the MAC. Check out what’s happening in August in this month’s Cherry Diamond. Click here to see this month's issue. Distortion may occur while downloading. Downloading time may vary depending on Internet connection. We encourage your feedback as we continue to make the Cherry Diamond as accessible as possible. Please e-mail us at thechef@mac-stl.org to let us know your comments, questions or problems.
MAC Golf Classic
	Support a great MAC cause at the third annual MAC Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 30, at the Country Club at the Legends. All proceeds will go toward the MAC Preservation Foundation to help fund necessary improvements at the Downtown Clubhouse. The MAC Golf Classic will tee off at 10:30 a.m. It is a wonderful occasion bringing members and guests together for a day of excellent golf on a championship course, great food, cold beverages and lots of camaraderie. Don’t miss this classic event for a great cause. For reservations for golf or dinner, call 314-539-4470. For information about tee and green sponsorship opportunities, please contact Past President Rick Lodewyck at 314-446-3502 or lodewyck@cdgengineers.com.
EVENT DETAILS Monday, Aug. 30 10:30 a.m. - Registration Noon- Shotgun start 6 p.m. - Reception, dinner, auction Foursome- $1,000($250 pp) Dinner only - $100 Reservations: 539-4470 Click here for registration.
Dive-In Movie Enjoy a family fun evening before your kids head back to school. Bring your rafts and settle in to the MAC West pool just after dusk for a Dive-In Movie on Friday, Aug. 20. Free soda and popcorn will be provided. The movie will start at dusk around 8:30 p.m. This event is free to all MAC members. Call 314-539-4490 to sign up. Reservations are not required. Before the movie, enjoy dinner in the Stan Musial Grille. For dinner reservations, call 314-539-4441.
Lunch and Tour Group Outing The Lunch and Tour Group will meet on Friday, Aug. 20, for a wonderful lunch at Neiman Marcus “The Zodiac” at Plaza Frontenac. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. Enter Neiman Marcus from the West side entrance, and the group will be in the private dining room. This is a great opportunity to catch up on everyone’s summer and enjoy lunch off the menu. Also, anyone can go shopping before or after the lunch. Guests are welcome.  Please RSVP no later than Monday, Aug. 16, to Marie Salter at 314-567-5976 or pphred@swbell.net or Mary Lou Lenkman at mlmlenk@earthlink.net.
Downtown Dining Specials Dine at the Downtown Clubhouse during August and feast on two delicious dining specials. On Fridays and Saturday evenings the Jack Buck Grille will bring back the Prime Rib Special. The special for two is only $40 and includes all the fixings: salad, prime rib entrée, twice baked potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Also on Fridays, the Jack Buck Grille will offer the Fisherman’s Platter. The platter includes scallops, shrimp, grouper, hush puppies and corn on the cob. The seafood can be sautéed, fried or blackened. This delicious dinner is only $28. Call 314-539-4417 for reservations.
TRX Suspension Training at West A new training technique has been introduced to the MAC West. Take fitness to a new level and keep up your summer beach body with TRX suspension training. TRX suspension training was developed by the Navy SEALs as a way to maintain fitness levels while they were deployed and had little to no fitness equipment access. The purpose is to utilize the users own body weight to create a system that builds strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. The TRX suspension training is for anyone looking to shape up and stay fit. Class is taught every Wednesday at noon or personal training is offered. Contact Beth Clark at 539-4433 for more details.
Bike, Run & Triathlon Club: MS 150 The MAC Bike, Run & Triathlon Club will be participating in the Bike MS Express Scripts Gateway Getaway on Sept. 11 and 12, in Columbia. The 150-mile race will raise funds to support the National MS Society. Team MAC TriFitness will represent the Club and all members are welcome to join the team. The weekend consists of two days of cycling with options to ride 50, 75 or 100 miles on Saturday or Sunday. Contact Bike, Run & Triathlon chair Lauren Vasquez at 314-443-9554 or laurenevasquez@gmail.com or co-chair Roy Gray at 618-567-4729 or rgray1987@gmail.com for more information. Donations can be made to Team MAC TriFitness by clicking here.
Leftovers - Compete against your fellow members in the MAC Sprint Triathlon - Root for the Rams and make the MAC your pre- and post-game spot - Perfect your child's manners at the MAC Social Ease Classes - Hit the links with the MAC Golf Club

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Coming Events

Enjoy a delicious pre-game buffet.
5-7 p.m.
$25.95
Sportsman's Club
Downtown
Call 314-539-4470 for reservations.

Catch a movie under the stars while relaxing in the pool.
Dusk 8:30ish
Free!!! (Includes soda and popcorn)
MAC West Pool
No reservations required.

Clubs Within the Club


Wednesday, July 28 & Aug. 4
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

Tuesday, July 27
Special Dinner Meeting
Dr. McManus will continue telling us about the heroics of the 7th Infantry.  He will start with a brief introduction of Part One which started in North Africa and ended in Rome.  Part Two will continue the story from Rome to the Rhone Valley in France.  This is a great story.  John has also graciously accepted our invitation to become the Official Historian of the Military History Club. Our meetings are open to everyone who is interested in Military History. There will be a cash bar and limited dinner menu available at this event. 
6-8 p.m.
MAC West
For more information and dinner reservations, contact Kate Maurer at (314) 539-4402.

Tuesday, July 27
You do not have to be an "expert" to participate in Duplicate Bridge Night. Playing duplicate is a good way to become a better player.
6:15 p.m. - Games Begin
West Clubhouse
Call Katie at 314-539-4402 to register today!

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Robertson Brothers Basketball Camp The MAC is offering a one day basketball camp by the Robertson brothers, Troy and Ryan. Your child can learn the fundamentals of basketball from two former collegiate standouts. Ryan Robertson starred at the University of Kansas and was selected in the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. Troy Robertson played for Charlie Spoonhour and Lorenzo Romar with the Saint Louis University Billikens. The camp will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to Noon at the Downtown Clubhouse. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 8-14. The cost is $40 per child. Call Jeff Tuhro at 314-539-4485 for reservations. The camp is limited to the first 50 that register.

Aqua Zumba Move one of your favorite workouts to the pool this summer with Aqua Zumba. You’ll get twice the workout in half the time. Aqua Zumba is taught at MAC West on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 a.m. Work on aerobic endurance, muscular resistance, flexibility and joint mobility all at the same time. For more information, contact the West Fitness Desk at 314-539-4433.

Getting Hitched? Let the MAC Dance Club help make your first dance one to remember. If you are getting married and you would like to dance with your new spouse on your wedding night, the MAC Dance Club can help. The Dance Club is offering a 4 week series of lessons specifically for ceremonial wedding dances. Lessons are 1 1/4 hours. Learn the Waltz and Fox Trot (2 of the most popular dances). Also great for father of the bride. The cost is $100 per couple. Lessons will start in September. Please contact Katie Maurer at 314-539-4402 or kmaurer@mac-stl.org if you have an interest in this dance lesson series.

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