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Join me for a beautiful panoramic walk along Lake Lugano on the famous Olive Tree Trail (Sentiero dell’Olivo). We will start in Lugano, reach Castagnola and follow the scenic lakeside path surrounded by olive trees and amazing lake views all the way to the charming village of Gandria. Once we arrive to Gandria, we will stop for a visit and lunch, then take the boat to Lugano and train back to Zürich HB. 📍 HIKE DETAILS * Route: Lugano – Castagnola – Olive Tree Trail – Gandria * Distance: around 5.5km * Duration: around 1.5h walking + time for lunch & photos * Difficulty: T1 * Info: [https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/olive-tree-trail/](https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/olive-tree-trail/) * Info: [https://www.luganoregion.com/en/theme-trail/details/The-Olive-Grove-Trail/58645146.html](https://www.luganoregion.com/en/theme-trail/details/The-Olive-Grove-Trail/58645146.html) * Info: [https://wegwandern.ch/wanderung/olivenweg-gandria-castagnola-wanderung-wandern/](https://wegwandern.ch/wanderung/olivenweg-gandria-castagnola-wanderung-wandern/) 🍽️ LUNCH We will stop for lunch in the beautiful lakeside village of Gandria, with several restaurants and terraces directly by the lake. 🚆 TRANSPORT * 08:45h: Meeting point: Zurich HB under the Blue Angel (08:45) * 09:05h: From Zürich HB: train to Lugano Centrale (IC2: 09:05 -> 10:58) * 10:58h: Arrive at Lugano and start of the hike * Return from Gandria: Boat to Lugano and then train back to Zürich HB. The exact time TBD. 🚆 TICKET COST * Zürich HB - Lugano & return: CHF 68.- w/HT * Boat Gandria - Lugano: CHF 9.90 w/HT * Thereby the all-Switzerland day pass at CHF 78.- breaks even … short by 10 rappen, but giving full freedom * Consider this companion offer by SBB at CHF 39.- (For every person #1 who has a GA or day pass, one person #2 can join for CHF 39.-): [https://www.sbb.ch/en/campaign/companion-ticket.html](https://www.sbb.ch/en/campaign/companion-ticket.html) * GA: Fully covered (train and boat) 🎒 BRING Comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes, water/snacks, sun protection, sunglasses, etc. ☔ WEATHER The hike will be cancelled in case of bad weather or any other unexpected event. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a get-together of individuals who themselves are responsible for their judgement, choices and actions. It is your own responsibility to prepare appropriately before the event: You need to understand what activity is foreseen, assess the difficulty, risks and dangers and the expected weather conditions. Furthermore, you need to assess the requirements regarding experience, capabilities and fitness condition, and judge if you personally have the necessary experience, capabilities and fitness level. You yourself also need to assure adequate preparation, equipment (boots, clothes, gear...) and insurance cover and do everything as if you were going by yourself. During the event it is also your own responsibility to apply your own judgement and to take considerate responsible decisions yourself, fully within your own responsibility and judgement. The event is entirely at your own risk. The organiser also does not warrant on the accuracy or completeness of the description above. The organiser just offers you to join one another and to go together, but holds no responsibility for anything, including injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event.

Join me for a beautiful panoramic walk along Lake Lugano on the famous Olive Tree Trail (Sentiero dell’Olivo). We will start in Lugano, reach Castagnola and follow the scenic lakeside path surrounded by olive trees and amazing lake views all the way to the charming village of Gandria. Once we arrive to Gandria, we will stop for a visit and lunch, then take the boat to Lugano Centrale and train back to Zürich HB. 📍 Hike Details Route: Lugano – Castagnola – Olive Tree Trail – Gandria Distance: around 5.5km Time: around 1.5h walking + time for lunch & photos Difficulty: Easy (T1) 🍽️ Lunch We will stop for lunch in the beautiful lakeside village of Gandria, with several restaurants and terraces directly by the lake. 🚆 Transport Meeting point: Zurich HB under the blue angel (08:45) From Zürich HB: train to Lugano Centrale (09:05 -> 10:58) From Gandria: boat to Lugano Centrale and then train back to Zürich HB. The exact time TBD. 🎒 Bring Comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes, water/snacks, sun protection, sunglasses, etc. ⚠️ Note The hike will be cancelled in case of bad weather or any other unexpected event. This is not a guided tour, everyone is responsible for themselves.

Outstation: https://asvz.ch/ Party at finish. GM to organise running teams - coming soon

Welcome to the Competitive Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability. This session is for experienced players looking for quality games. Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies. You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session. New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play). Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

The weather on Ascention Day is forecast to be very rainy. So we move this to Sunday. This is a fairly flat hike along the Limmat from Neuenhof towards Zürich. Towards the end, we stop over (or finish) at a place where they operate live steam outdoor model trains on 5 inch and 7 inch tracks. This weekend is when they have their annual open days. See link and the photos linked below! ############################## MEETING: * 08:05h: Meet at Zürich HB under the «Blue Angel» * 08:07h: Leave for platform 41/42 TRAVEL OUTBOUND: * 08:14h: S12 Zürich HB (dir. «Brugg AG») to Neuenhof * 08:36h: Arrival at Neuenhof and start of the hike HIKE DATA: * Duration: 5¾ hrs (plus breaks) * Distance: 24 km * Ascent/Descent: 160m/140m * SAC classification: T1 * Map: [https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/341738489](https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/341738489) HIGHLIGHT & STOPOVER: * At ca. 14:00h, stop over at the outdoor steam engine club at Zürich-Tüffenwies. Let's take a ride … * I have foreseen a stopover of about 1 hour for this (look around, ride, food, drinks) * [https://www.dmc-ch.ch/](https://www.dmc-ch.ch/) * [https://www.dmc-ch.ch/veranstaltungen](https://www.dmc-ch.ch/veranstaltungen) * Photos from 2023: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/33534062/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/33534062/) * Photos from 2025: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/35368898/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/35368898/) LUNCH: * Picnic EARLY DROP-OUT: * If you are not sure if the distance and time is for you: There are many S-Bahn stations, bus stops and then tram stops along the way RETURN TRAVEL: * The hike finishes at Zürich HB COST / TICKET PRICE: Total ticket cost: * Outbound: CHF 7.10 (w/HT) * Return: n/a (or ticket from how far you've got) ############################## DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a get-together of individuals who themselves are responsible for their judgement, choices and actions. It is your own responsibility to prepare appropriately before the event: You need to understand what activity is foreseen, assess the difficulty, risks and dangers and the expected weather conditions. Furthermore, you need to assess the requirements regarding experience, capabilities and fitness condition, and judge if you personally have the necessary experience, capabilities and fitness level. You yourself also need to assure adequate preparation, equipment (boots, clothes, gear...) and insurance cover and do everything as if you were going by yourself. During the event it is also your own responsibility to apply your own judgement and to take considerate responsible decisions yourself, fully within your own responsibility and judgement. The event is entirely at your own risk. The organiser also does not warrant on the accuracy or completeness of the description above. The organiser just offers you to join one another and to go together, but holds no responsibility for anything, including injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event.

\-\-\-\- english below \-\-\-\-\- Geniesse die Schönheit und die heilende Kraft des Klangs. In dieser Klangreise bist du eingeladen dich hinzulegen und zu empfangen. Lass die kraftvollen Vibrationen verschiedener archaischer Instrumente wie Klangschalen, Kristallschalen, Gong, Schamanentrommel, Shruti, Zaphirs und Stimme dein System wieder in Harmonie und Balance bringen. Lass dich in einen meditativen Zustand tragen, in dem dein ganzer Körper entspannen, deine Gedanken verstummen und dein Spirit auf Reisen gehen darf. Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig. Diese Stunde ist auch offen für Anfänger. Fr. 40.- Bitte melde dich an unter [www.layabodywork.com/workshops](http://www.layabodywork.com/workshops?fbclid=IwAR0IBrKGdmvVG1FQVmwOwpB7mAqqPhiyShNFceOPV7ZJgyhTVbedBZ5VHTM) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Enjoy the beauty and healing power of Sound. In this Sound Journey you are invited to lay down and receive. Let the powerful vibrations of different archaic instruments like Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Bowls, Gong, Shamanic Drum, Shruti, Zaphirs and Voice bring your system back into harmony and balance. Let yourself be carried into a meditative state and feel how your whole body relaxes, how your thoughts fall silent and how your spirit goes on an inner journey. No experience needed. This class is also open for beginners. Fr. 40.- Please sign up on [www.layabodywork.com/workshops](http://www.layabodywork.com/workshops?fbclid=IwAR1QT5bZLFvF6tvbox2dMpvOZrlcPfRXpvozKDiBIBRFHhdhpAxDtYgllNw)

**_DE_** (_EN below_): Wir, Peter und Patrick, sind zwei Physiotherapeuten mit einer Leidenschaft für Sport und Bewegung. Bei unserem **Gruppenfitness Training** trainierst du gemeinsam mit anderen, das motiviert, macht Spaß und hilft, dranzubleiben. Wir kombinieren Kraft, Ausdauer, Beweglichkeit und funktionelle Übungen, passend für alle Fitnesslevels. **Wichtig:** Bitte kommt in bequemer Sportkleidung. Wer nicht direkt auf dem Boden trainieren möchte, bringt gerne eine Matte mit. Du kannst an einem kostenlosen Probetraining teilnehmen. Danach besteht die Möglichkeit, ein Trainingsabo zu lösen: • 5 Trainings: 160 CHF • 10 Trainings: 280 CHF • 20 Trainings: 490 CHF Werde Teil unserer aktiven Community und erlebe, wie viel Energie Gruppentraining geben kann! **_EN_** We, Peter and Patrick, are two physiotherapists with a passion for sports and movement. In our **group fitness sessions**, you train together with others! it’s motivating, fun, and helps you stay consistent. We combine strength, endurance, mobility, and functional exercises, suitable for all fitness levels. **Important:** Please wear comfortable sports clothing. If you prefer not to train directly on the ground, feel free to bring a mat. You can join a free trial session. After that, you have the option to choose a training package: • 5 sessions: CHF 160 • 10 sessions: CHF 280 • 20 sessions: CHF 490 Become part of our active community and experience how energizing group training can be!

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. Kreager is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with OSU Extension in Licking County * Lakewood Public Library (in Hebron)- May 26 at 7pm [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621) * Johnstown public library at 7:00 pm June 8 [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622) Free to attend, no RSVP needed

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.