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Missouri Athletic Club Founded in 1903 OCT. 2020 Cherry Diamond STAFF Publisher – Dan Lett Director of Communications – Jim Wilson Content Marketing Manager/Managing Editor – Robyn Dexter Communications Coordinator – Kelsey Sims General Manager – Wallace L. Smith To advertise, contact Kelsey Sims at 314-539-4459 or ksims@mac-stl.org. The Cherry Diamond Vol. 114/No. 10 (USPS: 102-560) is published monthly by the Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 231-7220. Subscription - $50 per year, subject to sales tax. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT ST. LOUIS, MO. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Cherry Diamond, 405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Officers Dan Lett – President Nat Walsh – Vice President Jeff Moore – Second Vice President Gene Frederic III – Secretary Cheri McLaughlin – Treasurer
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Departments 2 President’s Column 3 GM’s Column 4 Upcoming Events 6 Membership 9 Around the Club
10 Catering 11 Dining 12 Events 14 Wellness 16 Athletics
17 Youth Programs 18 Foundations 20 Senior Living 24 Clubs Within the Club 26 Snapshots
Class of 2021 Gene Frederic III, Daniel Lett, Cheri McLaughlin Jeffery Moore, Nat Walsh Class of 2022 Julie Ahrling, Matt Gross, Angie Minges, Duke Niedringhaus, Aaron Pawlitz Class of 2023 Steven Albart, E. Tracy Beckette, Brent Beumer, Justin Fowler, Christopher Swank
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from the president As we all navigate the pandemic in our own unique way, our Members’ usage of the Club varies widely. We understand and respect that some Members have not spent much time at the Club in several months. Please know you are missed, and we look forward to seeing you in person soon. On the other hand, our Club is open, and many of our Members utilize the Club on a daily basis. The Club continues to adhere to protocols that include temperature checks for everyone entering our Clubhouses, masks for our employees and Members as they move about the Clubhouses, hand sanitizing stations and appropriate social distancing where possible. In addition to fitness, indoor and outdoor dining, hair care and the pools, Members use the Clubhouses for workspace as an alternative to their home or office. Our recent events and specials have been a huge success. At the Cigar-B-Que event, our Members enjoyed perfect weather while spread out on the garage rooftop with great food, cigars and live music. It was fun to see some smiles and joy after many months without much of either. The Wine Society held a magnificent evening in the Missouri Room. Our Thursday afternoon grill nights on the patio at the West Clubhouse are a favorite for Members. We even held an event where Members entertained new and prospective Members. These recruitment events will be held monthly and represent a great way for our Members to introduce the Club to prospective Members, which are the lifeblood of the Club. Whatever your comfort level, the Club offers a safe place to dine, work, work out and meet friends and colleagues for a drink or a meal. Also, thank you to the more than
750 Members who completed the MAC COVID-19 survey. Your responses provide excellent insight into how you currently use the Club, what services and amenities you value, what concerns you have and how we can make your Club experience more valuable during this time. Several themes emerged from the responses. F We are pleased to hear that our members largely believe we strike the right tone with our COVID response, have confidence in Club leadership and are optimistic about the future of our Club. F With respect to COVID, those using the Club convey a high comfort level in all areas, specifically fitness, the barbershop, the pools, dining and the hotel. We are pleased that we only experienced a handful of COVID cases among our employees since reopening and that, to date, no case transferred to another employee or Member. F You also offered many excellent ideas on how the Club can enhance programs and services to add more value to your membership. MAC staff intends to incorporate many of these responses into the programs and services offered at the Club. We recently convened a Member engagement task force to, along with the staff, focus on Club life during the pandemic. Our ask is that you continue to share your thoughts, ideas and feedback as to how we can continue to improve our Club and make it more relevant to you during the pendency of the pandemic. You can reply to any of the daily communications, and we welcome your feedback. Additional good news is that our Club remains on stable financial footing. Last month, the Board approved a breakeven budget for fiscal year 2021 that
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recognizes revenue challenges resulting from low hotel usage, diminished banquet revenue and a reduced membership. The budget optimizes operating costs while maintaining excellent Member services and amenities and delays discretionary capital spending as we await clarity surrounding the pandemic. This budget assumes COVID restrictions continue in their current form into 2021. The Board will monitor the situation on a weekly basis and act promptly if the situation merits adjustments to the budget. In the meantime, we continue to conduct long range strategic planning for the Club. Thank you to the Board and staff for their hard work in these areas. The Club offers some exciting events in October. On Oct. 9, we will host the Women of Distinction event. At this event, the MAC will honor seven local women who have been revolutionary in business, civic engagement, philanthropic programs and mentorship. The event will be a hybrid with live and virtual attendees. Spots remain available. Also, the annual Classics and Cocktails will take place at the West Clubhouse on Oct. 15. Please join your fellow Members at the Club at these events. Thank you for your continued commitment to the Club. Our Board, management team and employees continue to work extremely hard to make our Club relevant and sustainable. Our Club is open, and we look forward to seeing and hearing from you and your guests at the Club!
Dan Lett, President Missouri Athletic Club
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from the general manager At the end of August, we sent a survey to all MAC Members to gain a deeper understanding of how COVID-19 is affecting your lives and your usage of the MAC facilities. A professional private club survey provider conducted and collected the survey, which ran from Aug. 19 to Sept. 2. More than 750 Members completed the survey, and we learned that nearly 85 percent of those surveyed believe the Club has had a “good” or “excellent” response to the pandemic. Following the survey, we sent a series of five emails detailing some key highlights and statistics from the survey results. Topics included an overview of the survey, Club finances, security, dining and athletics. In the included videos, I talked Members through each of the subjects. We had a lot of great feedback and are taking your comments and notes into consideration.
We were thrilled to find out that nearly 85 percent of those surveyed are optimistic about the future of the Club and nearly 90 percent are confident in the Club’s leadership team to keep them informed. Recently, an older Member of the Club told me that the MAC is the only place they’ve visited regularly over the past several months because it’s where they feel the safest. At the end of the day, that’s the intent. We want you to come on back out. Those interested in reviewing the results of the survey can find the full PDF on the Member Documents page of our website. On another important topic, our Nominating Committee, led by Past President Keith Phoenix, just convened its first committee meeting for the 2021 Board of Governor election. Wow, how time flies! Last year, the Nominating Committee, Governance Committee and Board of Governors presented
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our first Orientation to Club Governance event to a great group of engaged members. It was so well-received that we did it again in February and have decided to do it again. This year, the Orientation to Club Governance will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the West Clubhouse. If you would like to get involved by serving on the Club’s committees or Board of Governors, I encourage you to attend. There will be an informal presentation, but more important, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear from Members just like you who stepped up to serve our wonderful Club. Come get involved!
Wally Smith, General Manager Missouri Athletic Club
We had a lot of great feedback and are taking your comments and notes into consideration.
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>> upcoming events Monthly Membership Women of Distinction Mixer (DT) Luncheon (Online)
Classics and Cocktails (WE)
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THURSDAY, OCT. 15
Honor seven local women for their professional achievements, leadership and character at this online event. This year’s honorees are Christine Candio, Theresa Carrington, Kate Ewing, Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Genny Jessee, Katy Vu and Rising Star Katie Shields. Presented by Sandberg Phoenix. 12 p.m. – Luncheon
Join fellow MAC Members for the annual Classics and Cocktails Happy Hour sponsored by the Business Development Group. Enjoy a fun evening with a car show, networking opportunities and prizes. For more information about registering cars, please contact Charley Baine at 314-255-3241. Limited to first 40 cars! Event is complimentary. 4:30-7 p.m. (rain or shine)
All Members are invited to bring a new, prospective member to learn more about the Club, interact with membership committee and board members and take a tour of the Clubhouse. Club Members should contact the membership department to make a reservation and to register their guest. Light appetizers, beer and wine are complimentary. 5:30-7:30 p.m. To attend, contact Rodney Stoyer at rstoyer@ mac-stl.org or 314-539-4429 or register online.
Memebership Appreciation Week (DT & WE) MONDAY- SATURDAY, OCT 5-10 The MAC appreciates its Members who have stayed with the Club during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, dining specials and surprise giveaways given out to random winners who visit the Club each day. Monday: Beer and burger night - $5 Burger basket and one domestic beer Tuesday: Free appetizer with any purchase Wednesday: Buy one, get one free entrée of equal or lesser value Thurday: $20.20 dinner special at the West Clubhouse with salad, entrée and glass of wine or beer. Friday: $2 long necks Saturday: Family movie night at the West Clubhouse pool deck *Reservations are required all week.
Bootcamp, Brats and Beer (DT) THURSDAY, OCT. 8 Get your sweat on with Coutney Hutt as she leads a bootcamp on the Downtown Clubhouse garage. Then, reward yourself with beer and brats right afterward. Bring your own exercise mat. Online reservations required. Please sign up before Monday, Oct. 5. 5 p.m. - Bootcamp 5:45-7 p.m. - Beer and brats For more information, contact Courtney at chutt@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4495.
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Oktoberfest: Craft Beer Orientation to Club and Brats Tasting (DT) Governance (WE) FRIDAY, OCT. 9 Join brewmasters on the rooftop of the Downtown Clubhouse garage for a craft beer and brats tasting sponsored by the Mark Twain Society and Craft Beer Club. Price includes hors d’oeuvres, specialty brats and service charge. 6-9 p.m. $35 per person, Craft Beer Club and MTS members $40 per person, Members and guests
Fall Family Fitness Fest (WE) SATURDAY, OCT. 10 Join Darcy Zenker at 10 a.m. in the West Clubhouse parking lot for a social-distanced sweat session. Get in the spooky spirit with BOO-Burpees, Jack-oLantern Jumps, Zombie Runs and so much more! Choice of juice (pop-c/el verde) or smoothie (strawberry-banana/pumpkin protein) provided. $12 per person Limited space available. Register online by Oct. 7.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20
Attention all Members who are interested in serving on the MAC Board of Governors or one of the five official MAC Committees: There will be an informal presentation/discussion for any MAC Member who is considering being a candidate for the Board of Governors or interested in serving on one of the MAC’s committees. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. 5:30 p.m. Register online or call 314-539-4490
Trunk-R-Treat (WE) SATURDAY, OCT. 24 Adults and kids alike should wear their scariest and goofiest costumes to this family event. Families can pass out candy from the trunk of their car while kids “Trunk-R-Treat.” This event is BYOC (bring your own candy). For safety purposes, candy must be handed out in individually wrapped goody bags. 3-6 p.m.
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Enjoy a delicious holiday buffet with your family. Food is set by Executive Chef Bart Philipps. 1-4 p.m. Adults - $36.95 plus gratuity Children (5 - 12) - $16.95 plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis
Military History Club Sip and Shop (WE) WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 Meeting (DT) TUESDAY, OCT. 27 MHC welcomes Peter Cozzens, a retired Foreign Service officer and author of books about the Civil War and the Indian Wars. He will speak about his newly released book, Tecumseh and the Prophet: The Shawnee Brothers Who Defied a Nation. This book is an early 19th-century tale of two brothers who lead the last great pan-Indian alliance against the United States. 11:30 a.m.
Adult Halloween Party (DT) SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Members are encouraged to wear costumes to this adults-only event! Enjoy festive food and libations in MAC’s Missouri Room with live entertainment. This event is co-hosted by MAC Social Club and Associates. 7 - 11 p.m. $80 per person Book an overnight room for $50 (Members and their guests)
2020 Annual Veterans Day Commemoration (Online) THURSDAY, NOV. 5 Celebrate and honor all those who have served the United States, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice at this Veterans Day commemoration. This is an online event. 6-9 p.m. More details to come.
Invite family, friends and coworkers to attend this shopping event! Sip on wine while perusing a large variety of vendors offering items such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, pampering products, handmade merchandise and other items that would make perfect holiday gifts. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Event is complimentary.
Masters Golf Tournament Brunch (DT) SUNDAY, NOV. 15 Enjoy brunch while watching the Masters Golf Tournament at the Downtown Clubhouse. Cash/ signature bar. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $35 per person, Social Club Members $40 per person, non-Social Club Members Book an overnight room for $50 (Saturday, Nov. 14 - Night before the event)
Thanksgiving Lunch (WE) THURSDAY, NOV. 26 Make a reservation for Thanksgiving lunch and celebrate the holiday with friends and family. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults - $30 plus gratuity Children (5 - 12) - $15 plus gratuity Children (4 and under) – Gratis
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to Register for Events
1. Login to the website (www.mac-stl.org). 2. From the member homepage, register for all events through the web calendar. Access the calendar the following ways: F My MAC > Calendar > Club Events F Within the Quick Links box under Reservations > Events Reservations can also be made by calling: F Downtown: 314-539-4470 F West: 314-539-4490 For any login or registration questions, contact webmaster@mac-stl.org.
No shows will be charged in full. Please call with your own reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the event to avoid a one-third charge.
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N EW ME MB E R S F RO M AUGU ST! Clark, Anna (Chris) was proposed by Zach Bodine Fields, Aaron of Bank of America was proposed by Julie Ahrling. Jernigan, Rachael (Thomas Moore) of Boxing It Up was proposed by Emily McCartney. Malik, Omar (Faryal Siddiqui) of Edward Jones was proposed by Everett Oesch. Naumann, Kenneth (Donna) of Kaiser Electric was proposed by Chris O’Hagan. Reinhardt, Michael (Courtney) of Energy Resources, Inc., was proposed by Scott Engelbrecht. Sorensen, Lincoln (Claire) of J.P. Morgan was proposed by Charles Schlafly.
Striker, David (Amy) of Missouri Baptist Medical Center was proposed by Matt Claus. Tesar, Thomas (Lisa) of Rubin Brown was proposed by Matt Claus. Yalamanchili, Vijay (Hiral) of Ernst & Young was proposed by Andrew Selck.
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SECURE YOUR PLATINUM PARTNERSHIP The Platinum Partnership has been a recruitment tool for the Club since its inception approximately 10 years ago and it has added a great boost to Club Members referring their friends and colleagues over the years. One side-effect of this program has been the negative effects of losing a Platinum Partner who resigns or takes a leave from the Club. This negative aspect as especially come to light during the pandemic and unfortunate lockdown of the MAC facilities. In an effort to make the Platinum Partnership program an entirely positive experience, the Membership Committee and Board of Governors have approved the following changes to the plan. F Effective Oct. 1, all Members who are in the Platinum Partnership dues category will remain in the category even if their Partner should resign or go on a leave from the Club. F This will remain in effect until such time as any Board of Governors could make changes to the Membership categories in the future. F To form a new Platinum Partnership, any current Member of the Club must also be the new Members Proposing or Seconding Sponsor. F Now is the perfect time for any Member in the Diamond Club or A la Carte categories to recruit a Member and lock in their Platinum Partnership.
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MEMBERSHIP MIXER MAC Hosts First Monthly Membership Mixer
Members and potential new members alike gathered at the West Clubhouse on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. for the MAC’s first Membership Mixer. Members were encouraged to bring a non-member friend to learn more about the Club, interact with membership committee and Board Members and take a tour of the West Clubhouse. This month staff and Board Members had the chance to
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speak to other Members, especially those who just joined the Club this year. As they asked questions and mingled, guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer. The September mixer was the first of many to come on the first Thursday of the month. The next mixer will be on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse.
The MAC will be hosting a series of three movie nights that will take place at the West Clubhouse on Saturday, Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 for Club families. Enjoy a grilled dinner and drinks starting at 5 p.m. Movies will play starting at dusk. Reservations required. Call 314-539-4490. The lineup for the movies will be as follows: F Saturday, Sept. 26 - The Lion King (2019) F Saturday, Oct. 3 - Back to the Future (1985) F Saturday, Oct. 10 - Ghostbusters (1984)
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MAC EMPLOYEE Holiday Fund
The holiday season is fast approaching, which prompts us to reflect on the outstanding year of events and accomplishments that we have enjoyed. None of these events would have been possible without the diligent work throughout the year of our wonderful staff. We see them every day, or if we don’t see them, we see the effects of their work in the locker rooms, the kitchen, the basement laundry room and engineering offices. Our hardworking staff is what keeps both clubhouses running smoothly. Annually, the Employee Holiday Fund extends a holiday bonus to the MAC staff and supports the MAC’s charitable entities. The MAC’s employees are always incredibly thankful to the Club’s membership for this outpouring of appreciation, and a small portion of the funds are allocated to the Preservation Foundation and the CSC and used to carry on the Club’s values of tradition, community and culture. On your Oct. 31, 2020 statement (both paper and digital), please notice a Voluntary contribution charge in the amount of $100 shown as “Empl Holiday/Foundations Cont.” The funds will be allocated as shown unless you notify the accounting office otherwise. F $95 Employee Holiday Fund F $2.50 Preservation Foundation (tax deductible) F $2.50 MAC Charitable Society for Children (tax deductible) Remember, these contributions are Voluntary and can be left as is or be adjusted in any proportion, if desired, by contacting the Accounting Department or using the form available on the MAC website.
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ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT F Phone: 314-539-4432 F Email: billing@mac-stl.org MAC WEBSITE F My MAC > Communications > Documents > Holiday Fund Contribution Form
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Thank you for supporting the Missouri Athletic Club, our wonderful employees and foundations. Cherry Diamond F OCT 2020 F 9
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MAC CATERING: DiningDifferently
During the pandemic, it has been the Missouri Athletic Club’s mission to help Members feel safe coming to the Clubhouse. This means our staff has gone above and beyond providing new opportunities to be a part of the Club during COVID-19. The MAC’s catering staff have also adapted during this time to bring private parties the premier quality the MAC is known to have. Learn more about what our catering professionals have been doing to achieve this goal.
out. We can reserve the parking lot patio “beer garden” for events and are able to have a bar outside. As far as food, we offer plated meals and are doing boxed lunch, which seems to be working out well for meetings. We are constantly keeping up with the guidelines and how things are changing. We have taken the displayed items such as the meat and cheese boards and made them into skewers. Or breakfast we have created a continental plated with the fresh fruit and muffin individualized.”
Emma Pranger West Catering Manager “Currently, we are allowed 25 people in each space. We accommodate guests to the best of our ability and space people
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Downtown Assistant Director of Operations “Now more than ever, we are tailoring events to meet clients’ specific needs. We ensure that
guests have the social distancing they are looking for at their events and have become increasingly flexible in room usage, etc. An event that previously was held in the Laclede Room may now be in the much larger Crystal Room or even Missouri Ballroom. We have also noticed a trend that guests are more comfortable attending events outdoors during these COVID times, so we offer our garage rooftop or building rooftop options. Currently, we are able to accommodate events at 50% of the venue capacity, so we have lots of options to provide our guests to be social and feel safe and secure all at the same time. We are providing individually wrapped grab and go meal options, or chef attended buffets rather than the previous self-service style. Plated meals are also a great option to minimize contact and cross-contamination.”
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Dig into specials on weekdays in the Sportsman’s Club. F Monday: Soup of the day - navy bean; Blue plate special - mostaccioli with breadstick F Tuesday: Soup of the day - chicken noodle soup; Blue plate special - beef tips with chef’s choice of starch and vegetables F Wednesday: Soup of the day - chicken and sausage gumbo; Blue plate special - cornmeal-fried catfish with chef’s choice of starch and vegetables F Thursday: Soup of the day - beef chili with onions and cheese; Blue plate special - fried chicken with chef’s choice of starch and vegetables F Friday: Soup of the day - New England clam chowder; Blue plate special - fried cod with chef’s choice of starch and vegetables
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Enjoy delicious meals at the West Clubhouse! Each day, the MAC will offer a new special each day for Members to try. F Sunday: Closed F Monday: $5 burger night F Tuesday: Italian Night feat. Sous Chef Giuliano’s famous lasagna and pasta features F Wednesday: 1/2 off bottles of wine F Thursday: Chef’s grill out night F Friday: Modified kids buffet F Saturday: Seafood night featuring cioppino, shrimp and grits, etc. Call 314-539-4441 for reservations.
Jack Buck Grille On Oct. 12 and 26, the Apollos will perform in the Jack Buck Grille starting at 7 p.m. This will continue every other Monday during the fall and winter. Join us to see your favorite Apollo soloists sing standards, pop songs and old favorites, with piano accompaniment. Call 314-539-4417 for reservations.
Order Thanksgiving to Go from the West Clubhouse
Spend Thanksgiving enjoying the company of family and friends instead of preparing the annual feast. Let the MAC’s culinary team prepare Thanksgiving dinner in advance and avoid cleaning up a messy kitchen afterward! Pick up dinner on either Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. or Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The meal will include a choice of turkey, baked ham or beef tenderloin. Sides will include a harvest greens salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean almandine, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce and dinner rolls with butter.
For dessert, guests will get West caramel rolls, individual pumpkin pie and individual French silk pie. In order to receive a Thanksgiving meal, please fill out the order form, which is available online under Dining > Specials. Orders received by mail should be postmarked no later than Thursday, Nov. 19. Phone and in-person orders by Monday, Nov. 23. Please contact Emma Pranger at 314-5394490 or Janet Jones at 314-539-4444 ext. 7430 to place orders by phone. Cherry Diamond F OCT 2020 F 11
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Vote for the Top 50 Sports Personalities
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The 2020 Jack Buck Sports Awards, presented by Redbird Carriers, will take place in December 2020. Follow MAC emails and social media for further details.
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This year has been unlike any other in sports history, with abbreviated seasons and teams playing in empty venues. For the 2020 Sports Personality of the Year, the Missouri Athletic Club is taking a look back and celebrating the 50 years of the award. In 1970, Missouri Athletic Club Member Jack Buck established the Sports Personality of the Year Award to annually honor the top figure in St. Louis. For a half-century, beginning with Bob Gibson winning the inaugural award and through the most recent honoree Craig Berube in 2019, an impressive list of Hall of Famers, star players and coaching legends have received the prestigious trophy at the MAC’s Jack Buck Awards Banquet. Previously, only Members of the MAC have been eligible to vote for the Sports Personality of the Year Award. But to commemorate the golden anniversary of the award, voting will be open to all St. Louis sports fans this year. You will have the 12 F Cherry Diamond F OCT 2020
opportunity to vote for the top 50 St. Louis Sports Personalities of the past 50 years (1970-2020). It is open ballot and not limited to past Sports Personality of the Year winners. Online voting will conclude Friday, Oct. 30. Go to mac-stl.org and vote for as many as 50 local sports figures from the past 50 years. A first-place vote is worth 50 points, 2nd place 49 points and continues in descending order. You do not have to submit all 50 spots to have your vote counted. In December, the results of the Top 50 will be revealed through a countdown at the Jack Buck Sports Awards banquet presented by Redbird Carriers. The show will air live on KMOX Radio and will be recorded for a show on FoxSports Midwest. For more on the history of the Missouri Athletic Club’s Sports Personality of the Year Award and a complete list of past winners, go to (mac-stl.org/awards/jack-buck-awards). This event always sells out early, so be on the look out for more information in the MAC’s emails or on social media.
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WOM EN of D I ST I NC T I O N
Since 2011, the Missouri Athletic Club has honored six women from the St. Louis area who have demonstrated boundless vision in business/professional, civic engagement, philanthropic programs and mentorship. These honorees have made a significant impact in many different ways, but mostly
through demonstrating excellence, growth, grit/determination and empathy. In 2020, the MAC will continue the tradition of honoring six women from the community and one Rising Star. The Rising Star should be someone 35 years of age or younger who is leading the next generation of
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professional women to new heights. This year, the MAC will honor Christine Candio, former FACHE President and CEO of St. Luke’s Hospital; Theresa Carrington, CEO of Ten by Three, international speaker, author and mentor; Kate Ewing, director of strategic business development and marketing at Sandberg Phoenix; Mary Elizabeth Grimes, president of Marian Middle School; Genny Jessee, executive director of the June Jessee Memorial Foundation; Katy Vu, Senior VP, CFO of Bunzl; and Rising Star Katie Shields, head women’s soccer coach at Saint Louis University. This event is presented by Platinum Sponsor, Sandberg Phoenix. To register for this online event, sign up online or call 314-539-4470.
The Preservation Foundation Gala date is set for Friday, Feb. 13. Stay tuned for more details but mark the calendar to attend and celebrate the foundation and its supporters.
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FOCUS ON FITNESS
R O O F TO P R E C R E AT I O N
On Monday, Sept. 14, Fitness Pro Courtney Hutt hosted the first of many fitness classes on the Downtown Clubhouse rooftop. With the concerns over working out in a group fitness class during the pandemic and the overwhelming success of her first event, she decided to make these types of classes a mainstay while the weather is nice. She will now host Cardio Shred on Mondays, Turbo Shred on Tuesdays and Bosu Blast on Thursdays, all at 11:30 a.m. on the Downtown Clubhouse roof. Registrations required. Make your reservations by navigating to the Downtown Fitness calendar.
Virtual Personal Training & Nutrition Counseling
If Members are homeschooling the kids or working from home, they now have the opportunity to experience to your home with virtual personal training from your favorite MAC personal trainers and nutrition specialists! Sessions will be offered 30- and 60-minute increments. To learn more, contact: Paul Helfrich at phelfrich@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4453 Courtney Hutt at chutt@mac-stl.org or 314-539-4495
Festive & Fit
BOOTCAMP, BRATS AND BEER (DT)
Celebrate fall with an old-fashioned cookout, but only after a good workout. On Thursday, Oct 8, get your sweat on with Courtney Hutt as she leads a fitness bootcamp on the rooftop of the Downtown Clubhouse garage. Then, reward yourself with beer and brats prepared by the Missouri Athletic Club food and beverage staff. Make sure to bring your own exercise mat. 5 p.m. - Bootcamp 5:45-7 p.m. - Beer and brats $15 per person. For more information, contact Courtney at chutt@mac-stl. org or 314-539-4495. Online reservations required. Make sure to sign up before Monday, Oct. 5, to reserve your spot.
FALL FAMILY FITNESS FEST (WE) On Oct. 10, at 10 a.m., join MAC’s newest trainer, Darcy Zenker, in the West Clubhouse parking lot for a spooktacular, social-distanced sweat session with your family and friends. Get in the spooky spirit with moves that will leave you feeling dead such as BOO-Burpees, Jack-o-Lantern Jumps, Zombie Runs and so much more! Choice of juice (pop-c/el verde) or smoothie (strawberry-banana/pumpkin protein) provided. The Scary Schedule 5 minutes - Monster Mash Warm-Up 20 minutes - Total Body Tabata Terror (set to devilish playlist) 20 minutes - Pumpkin Relays and Ghostly Games 10 minutes - Cats, Bats and Yoga Mats (scary stretch yoga flow) $12 per person Limited space available. Register online by Oct. 7. 14 F Cherry Diamond F OCT 2020
>> wellness
Massage Therapy at the MAC Need to unwind? The MAC’s massage services are ready to help you relax after all of the stresses this year has brought. Massage therapy is available at both Clubhouses for Members’ convenience. For a limited time, new massage clients at the MAC are able to receive a one-hour massage at the rate of a halfhour massage. This offer is only valid for MAC Members who have not had a massage at the Club before now.
Types of massages Members can receive include: Swedish, deep tissue, sports, myofascial release, neuromuscular, prenatal, cupping, rehabilitative and chair. To schedule a massage at the Downtown Clubhouse contact the Downtown Fitness Desk at 314-5394482. To schedule one at the West Clubhouse, contact the West Fitness Desk at 314-539-4433.
STAY IN SHAPE WITH CLASSES AT THE MAC Have you checked out the latest fitness classes at the MAC? Both Clubhouses offer a wide variety of classes to help you achieve your fitness goals. Navigate to the Downtown Fitness or West Fitness calendars to register. Remember: Registrations are still required to alll group exercise classes.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Enjoy a shoeshine special at the Downtown Clubhouse. Get three shoe shines for the price of two! Members must bring in all three pairs of shoes at the same time to receive the offer. Shoeshines are available at the Downtown Clubhouse weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Shoe shines include men’s dress shoes, women’s dress shoes, tennis shoes, golf shoes and boots. Services include shine, dying and refinishing. Visit Don Rushing in the Athletic Department for all of your shoe shine needs.
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>> athletics
Queen of the Court
MAC Squash Champ Margaret Pruett Recruited by St. Lawrence Universtiy MP: I committed to St. Lawrence University in New York, and I will be going there next fall to play squash. CD: Was that one of the schools that you were looking at attending or was it even on your radar? MP: It was one of my top three schools. I sort of fell in line with St. Lawrence because of the coaching. Scott Denne [head coach of St. Lawrence], who had worked here a number of years before I came here, knows Mike Puertas who has held tournaments here and is one of my Burroughs coaches. So I decided to go that route since I knew him, and that’s where I was recruited. CD: Were you recruited by any other schools? MP: I was recruited by Vassar, Haverford, St. Lawrence, Franklin and Marshall and Bowdoin. CD: When did you start playing squash? MP: I started playing since I could hold the racquet, so probably about age three or four. Competitively, I’ve only played for about six years. CD: Tell me a bit about your squash journey. MP: My dad played in college, so he had my brother and I play at a young age. My brother quit playing, but I took off. I think it was when we moved to the MAC that I started playing competitive tournaments and worked my way up. It wasn’t until this last year that I broke into Gold Level matches. Before that, I was consistently placing well in Silvers, but I hadn’t really gotten to winning a couple rounds in a Gold until the last couple tournaments that I played when I won two rounds in each of the two last Golds that I played. I started to get even better, and of course we were hoping for more, but then COVID happened. CD: Tell me about your experience here. MP: I’ve had a lot of coaches and think it has been good for me, but I was really excited when Alex [Ingham] came back because he was one of my best coaches. That’s been a real help in the past year since he’s helped push me a little further. Overall, I think the MAC has been great. After all, I’ve been able to play with other
juniors because there’s not many juniors in the St. Louis area. Being able to play with the MICDS guys is important because Dena and I are the only girls that play in the St. Louis area who are very competitive. CD: So what has your experience been with Alex as a coach? MP: As I said before, I honestly think Alex was one of my best coaches. It was great when he came back because there has been a lot of coach turnover. It was great to get one that I have had before especially one that worked so well with me. Alex specifically has helped me at tournaments by traveling to the majority of my tournaments. He and Matt Jensen were the only coaches who have traveled with me. CD: What is your favorite aspect of playing squash? MP: I don’t want to sound weird, but I think it is the competition. That’s definitely one of my favorite things. I like the community as well because I feel like I know a lot of people up here at the Club since we all play squash. CD: What are you most excited about your future playing squash? MP: I think I’m just excited for college squash in general. I’m really excited to keep playing and to have a coach who knows my other coaches as well as my strengths and how to pull those out of me.
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>> youth programs
R ET URN O F
MACTIVITIES
Take the night off with MACtivities, a free service offered to Members Friday nights from October until May from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Participants ages 5-13 will enjoy free play and group games in the gym, youth classroom and youth activity room with Camp MAC counselors. Children may be signed in and out of MACtivities in the gym at any time but may not leave without a parent present to sign them out. No exceptions. Begin every Friday in the gym. Once you arrive, sign in with a staff member and tell them if you’d like to go to the youth classroom for crafts and coloring or the youth activity room for ping
pong, Disney+ and more. After the first half hour, a staff member will call names out to go to youth rooms. We will rotate groups accordingly every 45 minutes. Reservations are required, and walk-ins are not permitted. Navigate to the Youth Programs calendar to sign up for MACtivities! RULES: F Always listen to MAC staff members. F Play fair & be respectful to everyone. F Clean up after yourself. F Only leave after being signed out. F Have fun!
AU T U M N A DVENTUES FALL ADVENTURE TRIP
Children ages 7-11 can enjoy an exciting field trip with MAC staff to Brookdale Farms in beautiful Eureka, Mo. On this awesome adventure, participants will have the opportunity to attempt the largest corn maze in St. Louis, but this 17-acre maze is just the beginning! They will also stop by the playground, giant inflatables and the pumpkin slingshot range. F Friday, Oct. 23 F 3:20-6:30 p.m. F Ages 7-11 only F $45 per child Drop off for this trip is at 3:20 p.m. sharp. The bus will leave the West Clubhouse promptly at 3:35 p.m. Pick up is at 6:30 p.m. in the West Clubhouse gym.
HAUNTED YOUTH ADVENTURE TRIP
Kids ages 12-15 can join MAC staff on this terrifying experience at Brookdale Farms’ Corn Maze Massacre and Haunted Hayride. Bringing a friend is highly advisable because at least then you get lost together. F Friday, Oct. 23 F 6:20-8:30 p.m. F Ages 12-15 only F $45 per child Drop off for this trip is at 6:20 p.m. in the West Clubhouse gym. The bus will leave at 6:35 p.m. There is an optional pizza meal being offered for an additional $7, before the bus departs beginning at 6 p.m.
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>> foundations
TOP ROW FROM LEFT: CHRIS LAWHORN, JULIE AHRLING AND ERIC BANKS; LUKE BUMGARNER, CHRIS BOUDOURES AND RICK JOSE; PRESENTING SPONSOR, MARK BELEW, BRIAN HAYES AND GENERAL JOE THOMPSON. BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: CLINT AND ROB SHOCKLEE, SCOTT ENGLEBRECHT AND DAVE HOFFMAN; DAVE GAMACHE, MIKE HACKETT, KEVIN CANTWELL, JERRY HOWE, GARY WIDEMAN, CARL WINTERS
A Hole-in-One for Foundations Foundations’ Month culminated in the annual sold-out Preservation Foundation Golf Tournament, which occurred on Monday, Aug. 31, at Glen Echo Country Club. This event gave Members a chance to get together for a day of golf and camaraderie with the unified MAC spirit after a long hiatus. The day began with registration starting at 10:30 a.m. Participants were given time to explore the club and other vendors and bagged lunch before they were off to golf starting at noon. Although rain was in the forecast, the slight showers cut the humidity and made for great weather for golfing. The highly anticipated event was presented by Redbird Carriers and the Stacie Lee Belew Scholarship Fund this year. After golf play concluded, MAC meembers regrouped at Glen Echo’s clubhouse for a delicious meal followed by a silent auction and a eventually a live auction honoring past MAC president Kim Tucci. Among the auction items was a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Floridian Golf Club, which was donated by Mark Belew of Redbird Carriers.
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2018 GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNERS
F Flight A – First Place: Richard Joyce, Jeremy Spivey, Larry Drury; Second Place: Joel Karsten, Larry Fuse and Pat Berry; Third Place: Mark Belew, Brian Hayes and Joe Thompson F Flight B – First Place: Dan Lett, Duke Niedringhaus and Leonard Adewumi; Second Place: Carl Winters, Jerry Howe and Dave Gamache; Third Place: Bill Swaboda, Paul Reilly and John Pennington F Flight C – First Place: Brad Burns, Jeremy Brown and Kevin Heneghan; Second Place: Bob Bax, Kevin Goffstein and Scott Magnus; Third Place: Rick Baalman, Mike Shephard and Jeff Mentel F Ladies’ Longest Drive: Lisa Fusz F Men’s Closest to Pin: Michael O’Hara F Men’s Long Drive: Richard Joyce
Nominate the organization to receive donations from the MAC’s Charitable Society for Children in 2020. To be eligible, the charity must be: local to the St. Louis metropolitan area, non-denominational, family-oriented with emphasis on service to children or for
human welfare (not animals). To submit, read the rules beneath Charitable Society for Children on the CWC descriptions page here, then email csc@ mac-stl.org. Deadline to submit is Friday, Oct. 30.
>> foundations
GOOD FOUNDATIONS Project to Restore the Downtown Clubhouse Nears Completion
The exterior renovations on the Downtown Clubhouse are nearing completion. The project began earlier this year as part of the Building on Tradition Campaign to restore and beautify the Downtown Clubhouse. This project was made possible through a grant from the Robert J. Trulaske Jr. Family Foundation and generous donations from our Members to the Building on Tradition Fund and at the Preservation Foundation Ball, which took place
earlier this year on Feb. 15. Thank you to the many generous Members who were integral in making this project a possibility. These renovations on the exterior of the building are taking place on both the eastern and southern-facing elevations. This project includes tuckpointing, power washing, wood windows, metal rails, window lintel and sills, terra cotta, granite and limestone. Other work includes masonry cleaning and brick water repellent.
MAC FOUNDATIONS’ CORNER
Leaving a Legacy
AFTER
Do You Have a Will? An Estate Plan? Amazingly, more than 50 percent of adults in the United States do not have a will or an estate plan, and many wills and estate plans have not been updated in many years. Writing wills and estate plans and updating them takes time and can be expensive, but one easy and inexpensive way to ensure that your heirs and favorite charities receive assets at the time of your death is through beneficiary designations. Beneficiary designations are easy to make and easy to change. In order to leave a lasting legacy here at your Club, please consider designating the MAC or one of its three foundations (Preservation, Sports and Arts) as a beneficiary on one of your retirement accounts (IRAs, 401ks, 403bs, etc.) or a life insurance policy.
For more detailed information and assistance, contact: Larry Absheer, Director of Advancement 314-604-3890 or 314-539-4477 F labsheer@mac-stl.org Cherry Diamond F OCT 2020 F 19
>> senior living
PREPARE FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE From the youngest to oldest, caring for one’s body by living a healthy lifestyle can positively impact physical and mental health. Health concerns increase with age, so it is important for seniors to pay attention to their bodies and understand that there are multiple ways to keep the mind and body sharp as they age. The following are some ideas for seniors to improve their health: LEARN TO COPE WITH CHANGE The senior years can be a time of joy and stress. Building resilience and exploring new ways of coping with challenges are crucial. Learn to make the most of good times and keep things in perspective during times of hardship. A few ways to do this: focus on your blessings, learn to acknowledge and express feelings, accept the aspects of life that cannot be changed, stay positive and learn from mistakes, and face daily challenges with a can-do attitude. KEEP LAUGHING Maintain a sense of humor throughout the senior years. Laughter triggers physical responses in the body that are crucial to wellbeing: F Boosts the immune system by decreasing cortisol, a stress hormone F Protects the heart and improves blood vessel functions F Decreases blood pressure and improves overall circulation and oxygen intake F Releases endorphins into the body resulting in a sense of wellbeing and even temporary pain relief
At the MAC: Cultivate friendships at the MAC and celebrate good-hearted camaraderie with plenty of laughter! STAY ACTIVE Fitness is often seen as a hardcore workout in the gym, but it is much more. Staying active in little ways is extremely beneficial to maintaining a healthy life. For those who are older, going for daily or weekly walks can greatly improve body strength and mobility.
At the MAC: Attend water aerobics classes at the MAC. Both the West (seasonal) and Downtown clubhouses offer water aerobics classes a few mornings each week. EAT THE RAINBOW Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is important for all people, but as everyone ages, it becomes imperative to monitor what people put into their diet. Eat healthy to maintain a healthy weight, consume all the right nutrients, and most importantly, feel
THE GATESWORTH The Gatesworth offers an experience nothing short of exceptional. Apartment living at The Gatesworth is a great way to maintain your independence and still take advantage of the safety, security and camaraderie of a thoughtfully-planned community. As a rental community, there is no upfront buy-in or entry fee. With a variety of luxurious and affordable apartments, top-level services, programs and amenities, what are you waiting for? We are now welcoming new residents and would love to get to know you! To schedule a personal visit, please call (314) 993-0111 or go to TheGatesworth.com. One McKnight Place St. Louis, MO 63124
ACCUCARE HOME HEALTH CARE AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis, founded by Jacque Phillips, RN owner and manager, is dedicated to providing seniors with the finest private, in-home health care. In their homes. On their own terms. Celebrating 26 years of service to more than 5,000 St. Louis families we proudly serve this community with a professional, caring, and customized care plan specifically designed for their individual needs. Treating their clients as they would care for their own family is the driving force that allows AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis to provide exceptional care. In addition to assisting with essential everyday needs, their caregivers can transport clients to appointments, perform light housekeeping, Give respite care to families, and much more. Jacque and her team make themselves accessible to clients by phone or email 23/7. 26 Years of Caring ! Dignity, Respect, Peace of Mind. For more information: Call 314-692-0020 or visit Accucare.com 20 F Cherry Diamond F OCT 2020
more energized. The body benefits from consuming the rights foods so eat the greens! At the MAC: The MAC offers various healthy options in all its restaurants such as the spinach salad in the Sportsman’s Club and the healthy wok in the Stan Musial Grille, and the Club-Inspired Woks at the Jack Buck Grille. The MAC also offers registered dietitians that can assist with setting up a healthy diet plan. PROTECT YOUR SKIN As individuals age, the skin usually becomes thinner and more prone to bruises, cuts, and even skin cancer. Shield skin from the sun by covering it or applying sunscreen!
VISIT THE DOCTOR REGULARLY Staying active and eating healthy are fantastic ways to balance one’s health, but seeing a doctor is also essential. Annual checkups are a great way to check in on the mind and body. Receiving doctors’ notes and professional opinions can help maintain a healthy lifestyle that will extend the youthful years! Also, diagnosing a problem early can help with treatment. Make an appointment for a checkup!
ASSISTANCE HOME CARE
GET SOCIAL Socialization is also an important part of good, overall health. As people age, socializing can become more difficult due
DELMAR GARDENS Founded in 1965, Delmar Gardens provides healthcare services to more than 4,000 seniors in Missouri, Kansas, Georgia, Nebraska, Illinois and Nevada; featuring skilled nursing, retirement, assisted living, home health, hospice, medical equipment, and pharmacy. Since 1993, Gabe Grossberg has served as Delmar Gardens President and CEO. Nationally known and respected as a long-term care executive, Gabe Grossberg has over 40 years of experience in the senior healthcare and development arena. Read more at www. delmargardens.com. For more information, email info@delmargardens.com or call 636-733-7000. Main Office: 14805 N. Outer 40 Road, Suite 300, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
Assistance Home Care’s Expansion Efforts Continue!
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“We are excited to announce our expansion into Washington, Mo and Greater Franklin County,” said Allen Serfas, President and Co-Founder of Assistance Home Care. “Making the investment in local offices and our local management teams has been a key part of differentiation for Assistance Home Care and allows our team to quickly respond to our referral partners’, clients’ and employee’s needs.” As a Certified Great Place to Work Company, Assistance Home Care is incredibly proud to be expanding into Greater Franklin County and allowing us to improve upon our ability to honor one’s wishes to remain in the comfort of their home while providing meaningful, local employment opportunities to those impacted by the pandemic. To learn more about Assistance Home Care visit www. assistancehomecare.com, call 314-466-3227 or email info@ assistancehc.com
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ABERDEEN HEIGHTS
to many factors such as decreased mobility, family and friends growing busy, or limited access to new activities. Isolation can creep in easily, especially this year, so it is crucial to proactively seek out ways to maintain and cultivate relationships. If you are websavvy or have a web-savvy friend or family member who can help, set up FaceTime or Skype to keep you in touch with longdistance friends. For your neighbors, something as simple as socializing via the front porch will work as well. At the MAC: The MAC offers social opportunities such as annual events and Clubs Within the Club, such as the
Forever Young Club, Military History Club or Book Club. Many of these offer web formats for socializing at a distance. Register online for the next event and keep that social life vibrant! KEEP THAT MIND SHARP Mental health is just as important as physical health! Exercising is beneficial for the body and the brain. Also, various activities help keep the mind sharp such as reading daily or playing a challenging game with friends. At the MAC: MAC’s Bridge Club is a great way to keep your mind sharp.
ST. LOUIS ALTENHEIM Get back to the good life. Try new things. Pursue a lifelong passion. Or just relax. Whatever it is you want out of your senior years, you’ll find it’s easier to get at Aberdeen Heights in Kirkwood, MO. Aberdeen Heights is a special place. Home to independent thinkers and self-reliant people who are used to living life on their own terms. As a full-service Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offers a unique Health Care Benefit ensures any needed care is provided at a predictable monthly rate. Contact us today to schedule a personalized appointment and learn more about the vibrant lifestyle, services and amenities waiting for you. Discover the way that you want to live! For more information, call 314-207-0751 www.aberdeenseniorliving.com Aberdeen Heights 575 Couch Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122
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“The award-winning St. Louis Altenheim, located in South St. Louis City, is a nonprofit long-term care facility with a history as rich as the Missouri Athletic Club. In fact, former MAC Board of Governors member, Fred Heger, also chaired the Board of the St. Louis Altenheim. We provide five-levels of care ranging from independent living to skilled nursing to assisted living memory care, allowing our residents to ‘age-in-place.’ For more information: Call Dana Boyland at 314-269-5316 for more information on living next to the Mighty Mississippi.” 5408 S. Broadway St. Louis, MO 63111
CREEK VALLEY Retire Well. Retire Here. Creek Valley is a resort-style, all-inclusive independent living community. The value built into the long list of amenities is what sets Creek Valley apart. The signature Freedom Dining program means a professional chef, prepares fresh meals daily with flexible dining hours. Managers live on-site to ensure carefree living, and the full-time activities director works hard to incorporate Resident’s interests into fun activities and outings. Add to that 24-hour concierge services, valet parking, a safety pendant system, and weekly housekeeping and you’ll see why resident smiles are a permanent fixture. Choose your new apartment home, designed with comfort in mind, and welcome to worry-free living! For more information call: 636-552-4890 or visit us at: crvslc@rlcommunities.com 15950 Manchester Ellisville, MO 63011
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>> clubs within the club
CWC
Wine Society: Unshackled
Meetings
The Downtown Clubhouse Missouri Room welcomed the MAC Wine Society back for their first event since the pandemic. As soon as they checked into the event on Tuesday, Sept. 15, Members were offered a glass of wine and greeted by fellow Members whom they have not seen recently. The night began with a reception at 6:30 p.m. where members mingled while enjoying wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres such as lamb chops, crab cakes and salmon crostini. Then, they were treated to a presentation of Unshackled Wines by Michel Krevenas, Luxury and On-Premise Manager for Constellation Brands.
The MAC offers a variety of Clubs Within the Club to bring together members with common interests.
MAC Welcomes Wine Society Back to Club Finally, attendees were treated to a threecourse dinner prepared by Executive Chef Bart Philipps. The first course included portobello mushrooms, veggies, and lettuce with spiced pork belly and goat cheese paired with the 2018 The Snitch Chardonnay. The entrée included a ribeye topped with shrimp, Andouille sausage etouffee and veggies with a side-by-side comparison of the 2018 Unshackled Cabernet Savignon and the 2018 Unshackled Red Blend. This was followed by the dessert course of hazelnut sponge with dark chocolate mousse served with Sandeman Founders Reserve Port.
Apollos Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown Book Club Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West Business Development Group Third Thursday of the month, 7:15 a.m., Downtown Forever Young Club Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West Invitational Sanctioned Bridge Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:15 p.m., West
JUDY AND GREG MUELLER, JUDY AND MIKE HENGES AND GARY TIDWELL
DON AND JOAN FULLER, WALT MURRAY AND CATHI CLAMORS
Military History Club Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Toastmasters First and third Wednesdays of the month, 5:30 p.m., Downtown For more information, visit mac-stl.org or call 314-539-4402.
JACQUELYN LUDWIG AND ANDRENA REAVILL
NANCY SUELFLOW, ANITA SIEGMUND AND KURT WITZEL
The Roof Is On Fire
MAC CLUBS WITHIN THE CLUB HOST CIGAR-B-QUE On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Associates, Craft Beer Club and Mark Twain Society thought outside the box, or rather, outside the building. The first-ever Cigar-B-Que, which was hosted on the rooftop of the Downtown Clubhouse garage, brought members together in an environment that they could feel safe and secure while enjoying each other’s company. This event included a delicious BBQ 24 F Cherry Diamond F OCT 2020
meal consisting of creamy dill red potato salad, coleslaw, molasses bacon baked beans, corn on the cobb, pulled pork with St. Louis-style BBQ sauce, beer bratwurst, rolls and fresh-baked pies. On top of all the delicious food, attendees received complimentary cigars and craft beer. After the immense amount of positive feedback, this event is sure to become another MAC staple or at least kick off a series of events hosted in the same venue.
RAMONA AND BRUCE CROSS ENJOY THE CIGAR-B-QUE WITH FRIENDS
MAUREEN WERNER CELEBRATED HER BIRTHDAY WITH JUDITH HANSES
MHC EXAMINES
"TECUMSEH AND THE PROPHET" On Oct. 27 the MHC will enjoy a Zoom appearance by historian and author Peter Cozzens. A retired Foreign Service officer, Cozzens has written numerous books about the Civil War and the Indian Wars. His “The Earth Is Weeping: The Indian Wars for the American West” is the recipient of the 2017 Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize for the best book on the subject published in the English language in 2016, and of the Caroline Bancroft Prize in American History. He is also the author of “This Terrible Sound: The Battle of Chickamauga” and Mark your calendars for the upcoming MAC Happy “The Shipwreck of Their Hopes: The Hours. In addition to serving up great drink specials, Battles for Chattanooga” were chosen these events are a great opportunity to meet new by Civil War Magazine as two oftothe members and introduce friends and colleagues the 100 greatest works ever written on the Club. No reservations are required. conflict. He will be talking us about Downtown Westwith (Poolside) Wednesday, June 25the subject of his Saturday, June newly released14 Wednesday, July 23 book, “Tecumseh Saturday, 12 and the July Prophet: Saturday, Aug. 23 a Thursday, Aug. 14 The Shawnee Brothers Who Defied 1:30-4:30 p.m. 5-8 p.m. Nation.” It is the early 19th-century tale of two brothers who lead the last great pan-Indian alliance against the United States.
HAPPY
Summer!
CLASSICS &
COCKTAILS
On Oct. 15, join fellow MAC Members for the fourth annual Classics and Cocktails Happy Hour sponsored by the Business Development Group. Enjoy a fun evening with a car show, networking opportunities and prizes. Register online or call 314-539-4490. For more information about registering cars, please contact MAC Member, Charley Baine at 314-255-3241. Limited to first 40 cars! 4:30-7 p.m. (rain or shine)
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