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Join us for a casual lunch or coffee meetup for English speakers in St. Gallen! This is a relaxed opportunity to meet fellow internationals, make new friends, and enjoy good food and conversation in a friendly setting. We’ll meet at the Migros Restaurant at Neumarkt at 1:00 PM. Whether you’re new to St. Gallen, here for work or study, or just want to connect with other English speakers, everyone is welcome. What to Expect: • Casual conversation in English over lunch • A chance to meet new friends and expand your international network • No pressure—come for a quick lunch or stay for a longer chat RSVP: Please let us know if you’re coming so we can spot you easily. We look forward to sharing a meal and some lively conversation with you!

Easy Panorama Hike (1 h 45 min) from Vögelinsegg to Teufen! We will meet at Vögelinsegg Station near Speicher (train from SG arrives at 10:11) and walk the panorama way to Teufen. In the middle of the way there is a restaurant called Waldegg and we can decide as a group to take a break or walk on. At the restaurant the learning path from the A. Vogel medicinal plants starts and ends at the garden where those who want can go see the plants and the others can walk 15 min to the train station of Teufen. The event is free! It would be good to bring water and sun protection. See you!

Bring your own chess board. Beginner to intermediate players welcome. We play a game or two, drink a coffee or tea and socialize. Spoken language: English.

Join us for a casual lunch or coffee meetup for English speakers in St. Gallen! This is a relaxed opportunity to meet fellow internationals, make new friends, and enjoy good food and conversation in a friendly setting. We’ll meet at the Migros Restaurant at Neumarkt at 1:00 PM. Whether you’re new to St. Gallen, here for work or study, or just want to connect with other English speakers, everyone is welcome. What to Expect: • Casual conversation in English over lunch • A chance to meet new friends and expand your international network • No pressure—come for a quick lunch or stay for a longer chat RSVP: Please let us know if you’re coming so we can spot you easily. We look forward to sharing a meal and some lively conversation with you!

Easy Panorama Hike (1 h 45 min) from Vögelinsegg to Teufen! We will meet at Vögelinsegg Station near Speicher (train from SG arrives at 10:11) and walk the panorama way to Teufen. In the middle of the way there is a restaurant called Waldegg and we can decide as a group to take a break or walk on. At the restaurant the learning path from the A. Vogel medicinal plants starts and ends at the garden where those who want can go see the plants and the others can walk 15 min to the train station of Teufen. The event is free! It would be good to bring water and sun protection. See you!

**Join Anina every Sunday morning for an open level Hatha Yoga class!** This class is our way to #GiveBack to our Community, making yoga accessible to all with a reduced class price. It is an invitation to come together and share our love of yoga to serve others. The funds collected with the Community Classes are donated in equal parts to the Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation and Paréa SG, supporting broader communities through your own practice. Expect a balance of postures, breath and meditation practices, led each week with a specific theme drawn from the yoga philosophy - reflecting on how your practice on the mat can also nourish your daily life. **Class in English // Open Levels** Space is limited to 10 students. **\>\> Registration is mandatory [HERE](https://bubbleyoga.ch/yoga/schedule/).** Donation price is on 'pay what you can' basis, starting at CHF10. Yoga mats & equipment provided at the studio, simply come with comfortable clothes to move. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- The **Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation**'s mission is to fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation by empowering global, impoverished communities through efforts of education and entrepreneurship. You can learn more about the foundation [here](https://yogamedicine.com/india-seva/). **Paréa St. Gallen** supports humanitarian projects for displaced people at Europe’s borders. Every contribution goes directly to projects that provide safety, dignity, and essential resources to those in need. Additionally, Paréa SG organises events and campaigns to raise awareness about refugees' reality, aiming to foster understanding and solidarity within Swiss society.

**Join Anne in the cosy Bubble Yoga studio or online to close your week wrapping yourself in the softness of this Yin practice.** Landing from your day with soft movements and some myofascial release elements, leading to soothing yin and restorative poses. Embracing stillness and simplicity to restore balance and nourishment. Welcome to your Sunday night cocoon. **Class in English // Open to all levels** **Join at the studio or live online via Zoom.** **\>\> Registrations mandatory [HERE](https://bubbleyoga.ch/yoga/schedule/).** Yoga mats & all equipment available at the studio. Simply bring comfy clothes to move. **Pricing options:** '2 for 1' Welcome Pack CHF 35 1 month unlimited Intro Pass CHF85 ZOOM Drop-in class CHF20 STUDIO Drop-in class CHF35 / Abos available. All details available on [http://www.bubbleyoga.ch](http://www.bubbleyoga.ch/) Come as you are & bring your friends! *** Bubble Yoga Kirchgasse 12 9000 St. Gallen *NB: The entrance door is at the BACK of the building, from the pathway facing Magnihalden fountain*

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Physics of Astrology - 6 sessions with Nadia Smirnova - Mierau 6 weekly classes starting on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Register at: LakeCountyAstrology.com Step out of the closet and confidently defend your astrological practice—without getting called crazy at dinner parties! This transformative course explores the physical mechanisms underlying planetary influences on human life. Whether you're a beginner or experienced practitioner, you'll gain the knowledge and vocabulary to articulate how astrology works when your skeptical uncle starts rolling his eyes. Learn to bridge the language of astrological symbolism with modern scientific concepts, understand the tangible forces at play in celestial influence, and develop unshakeable confidence in your practice. No more apologetic mumbling or changing the subject—equip yourself with a solid theoretical foundation that honors astrology. Bio: Nadia Smirnova-Mierau is a New York based astrologer, writer, speaker and ESP practitioner. A former nuclear physicist from the USSR, she has been studying and practicing astrology and extrasensory techniques for over 30 years. Her passion lies in deep investigation and explanation of how astrology and ES abilities work from a physics perspective. Her revolutionary theoretical framework explaining the physics behind planetary influence on our daily life and human extrasensory perception is presented in ‘Physics of Astrology’ book and e-book series (https://www.amazon.com/author/nadia). Related articles by Nadia have been published in NCGR e-news, C*I*A website (https://cosmicintelligenceagency.com/agent-777-nadiamierau/) and Astro-Vision e-book (https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Vision-beyond-Cosmic-Intelligence-ebook/dp/B083CTK4G8/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1579492611&refinements=p_27%3ACosmic+Intelligence+Agency&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Cosmic+Intelligence+Agency), OPA Magazine (https://www.opaastrology.org/CAMarch2019Equinox.pdf), Dell Horoscope (https://www.magzter.com/US/Penny-Publications,-LLC/Dell-Horoscope/Science/324349) and more. Nadia has substantial experience in writing astrology predictions for newspapers as well as presenting them live on radio. Nadia has been interviewed on various media channels, like TV, radio and Youtube. She is an agent 777 at Cosmic Intelligence Agency (C*I*A (https://cosmicintelligenceagency.com/)), a former PR director for NCGR (National Council for Geocosmic Research).

Soccer + vegan deli eats = the perfect Saturday ⚽🌱🔥 We’re kicking things off with soccer (all levels welcome!) and then heading to Vida’s Plant-Based Butcher for some seriously good food—Vida’s Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks, Chipotle Cheddar Melt and classic deli sides. Whether you’re playing, socializing, or just here for the food, this is a great way to meet like-minded people and enjoy the day! Game → Food → Good vibes 📍 Soccer - Park of Roses 3923 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 📍 Vida’s Plant Based Butcher 1724 Northwest Blvd Unit C Columbus OH, 43212

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on **AI Agentic Coding** and how autonomous AI systems are transforming the way software is built. Experts in AI, software engineering, and developer tools will share insights on how agentic AI—systems that can plan, reason, and execute coding tasks—is reshaping modern development workflows. The discussion will cover topics such as AI-assisted development, productivity gains, challenges around reliability and governance, and what the future of software engineering may look like with AI agents as collaborators. Whether you’re a developer, tech leader, or AI enthusiast, this session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how agentic AI is redefining coding

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."