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Reciprocal Membership: Everywhere You Want to Be
Chill Out in Canada or Heat Up in Tampa with New Reciprocal Clubs
By Jake Ten Pas
When it comes to scope and style, MAC might be in a class by itself, but that’s no reason for members on the move to ever settle for second best. Thanks to the club’s reciprocal relationships, members have access to nearly 90 reciprocal clubs offering excellent amenities around the world.
From Alaska to Taiwan, some of the best social and athletic clubs open their doors to members with advance notice. This month, The Winged M introduces two of MAC’s newest reciprocal club partners in Calgary Winter Club and the University Club of Tampa. Whether seeking skating, curling, bowling, and an indoor water park when exploring America’s neighbor to the north, or searching for superior dining experiences in the sundrenched south, options abound!
As readers plot the vacations and business trips of the year to come, Calgary and Tampa offer compelling reasons to build in an extra afternoon, evening, or whole day to enjoy the exclusive perks of their membership.
University Club of Tampa
Located on the 38th floor of the Tampa City Center, University Club of Tampa is the longest-tenured, member-owned, nonprofit 501C-7 entity in the area. The UCT offers complimentary continental breakfast every morning, a heavy gratis hors d’oeuvre station every evening from 4-7 p.m., and a reasonably priced “heavy pour” happy hour for members and their guests.
The club also offers an elevated a la carte lunch experience, which is available from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. University Club of Tampa does not provide nightly dinner service, but it does offer two or three themed, seasonal dinners each month. Calendars can be found on the club’s website. Reciprocal members receive a 10% discount off the best rate available at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, which is connected by an enclosed walkway to the Tampa City Center, granting easy access to the club.
Calgary Winter Club
The Calgary Winter Club is a premier private sports and social club nestled at the foot of North America’s largest urban park. Since its establishment in 1960, the CWC has remained a cherished second home for its 10,000-plus members.
The CWC recently underwent a transformative renovation, highlighted by the addition of a world-class waterpark, complete with an exhilarating waterslide. The club’s expansive, 300,000 square-foot complex has been thoughtfully designed to offer exceptional experiences across a wide spectrum, encompassing aquatics, badminton, bowling, childcare, climbing, curling, dining, fitness, gymnastics, music, pickleball, skating, squash, tennis, wellness, and a youth zone. The CWC’s mission is to continually strive to be the best part of its members’ and guests’ day by enriching their lives through exceptional facilities, programs, and services that support lifelong physical and social well-being.
Take Advantage Of Reciprocal Privileges
Members in good standing who are at least 21 years of age can request a Letter of Introduction to be issued to the club they wish to visit. Letters of introduction are valid for 30 days from the date they are issued.
Visit themac.com/group/pages/reciprocal-clubs or click the Reciprocal Clubs button on the menu screen of the MAC mobile app, to see a complete list of reciprocal clubs and request a Letter of Introduction.
MAC continues to establish reciprocal relationships with clubs around the world. Know a place you’d like to see added to the list? Contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235.
