Events
Lots to do at the lake even in Dog Days of summer

Free yoga classes thriving at Crossroads
Every Saturday morning in August – 7-8am
The benefits of yoga are endless.  Anusara yoga is a style of hatha yoga that utilizes specific alignment principles and a philosophy based on the belief that everyone is intrinsically good-natured, to bring the body, mind and spirit into optimal balance and wellbeing. Influenced by her Anusara yoga training, Whitney Clanton offers students the opportunity to deepen their yoga practice while enhancing their health through Anusara’s life-affirming methodology.  Please, come join Whitney for a free yoga class on the Town Green across from Catherine’s Market every Saturday morning from 7:00 until 8:00am.  From beginner to advance, all will feel comfortable and welcomed in this open level class.

Two sisters who have participated in the class shared their thoughts.  Sisters Dorothy Benson and Gertrude Holmes are enthusiastic advocates of yoga.  Gertrude has battled with chronic high blood pressure since the age of 21, taking daily medication that sometimes reached 20 pills a day. Dorothy was diagnosed with hereditary high blood pressure at 49 and began taking daily medication then. Until recently, both have struggled to keep their blood pressure semi-controlled. During Gertrude’s most recent visit to the doctor, her blood pressure was “normal” for the first time in 40 years; Dorothy’s visit was similar. When the doctor asked the women what they were doing differently, both in a faithful and admiring tone replied, “YOGA”.

Show your support for your squad on canvas
Wednesday, August 11- 6:30-8:30pm
Local artist, Bonnie Luckie, will once again be instructing beginners to advanced artists how to paint. Although it’s the middle of summer, we know there are many of you counting down the days until the Auburn and Alabama season kickoffs. This month, Bonnie will be teaching how to paint two paintings – one for you Auburn fans and one for those rooting for the Tide. Those of you with a house divided will just have to choose.

The painting class in August will be “Painting from the Promontory.” That’s the upstairs loft. Class will be on Wednesday, August 11. The cost is $30 and includes paints, brushes, two hours of instruction and a fun-filled evening with the other students. Food & wine can be ordered before, during and after the class from the Dinner Menu. Limited space is available and classes have been very popular so make your reservations today by calling Michelle at 256.215.7080.

Crossroads Gardening to meet at SpringHouse
Thursday, August 26, 12-1pm
The newly formed Crossroads Gardening club will hold its second meeting Thursday, August 26, at SpringHouse restaurant at Russell Crossroads.

Noah Sanders, manager of Rora Valley Farms will guide the group through ways of effective "backyard sized" gardening - how to have a bountiful garden in small spaces. For those ready to "get dirty," come ready to dig in. Noah will work with attendees on the first of Fall gardening series with the Crossroads Gardening club. SpringHouse will be open for those desiring lunch afterwards.

Please respond to Michelle West at SpringHouse if you plan to attend. She can be reached at 256.215.7080 or mwest@russelllands.com.

Questions about the Crossroads Gardening Club can be directed to Betsy Hosp, e2hosp@hotmail.com.

Labor Day Weekend concert to feature
Corey Smith
Sunday, September 5
Lake Martin Amphitheater
Corey Smith with special guests Shooter Jennings and the Benjy Davis Project
Gates open at 4pm, show starts at 6pm

The Russell Lands On Lake Martin Summer Concert Series climaxes with another jammin' Labor Day Weekend concert. Headliner Corey Smith will be joined by special guests Shooter Jennings and the Benjy Davis Project to serve up a great end-of-summer show at THE AMP.
Bring your friends, your kids, even your mom and enjoy the last big blowout of summer at THE AMP!

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