Backpacking

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 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!

The weather forecast is excellent. The idea is a moderate 5h hike across the wooden Rapperswil-Hurden bridge and then up to Mount Etzel (1'098m). ############################## GETTING THERE: 08:00h: Meet under the «Blue Angel» 08:11h: S7 Zürich HB (platform 43/44) to Rapperswil SG 08:52h: Arrival at Rapperswil SG MEETING TIME & POINT: 08:58h: Meet at Rapperswil station (outside at the Avec shop) THE HIKE: * Duration: 5h (plus breaks) * Distance: 16km * Ascent/descent: 800m up / 400m down * Highest elevation: 1'098m (Etzel) * Risk/difficulty/SAC class: T1 (yellow signs) * Map: [https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/909056118](https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/909056118) LUNCH: * Picnic HIGHLIGHTS: * Photos from 2020: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/31150132/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/31150132/) * The Rapperswil-Hurden wooden bridge across the lake: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holzbr%C3%BCcke_Rapperswil-Hurden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holzbr%C3%BCcke_Rapperswil-Hurden) * Mount Etzel: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etzel_(mountain)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etzel_(mountain)) RETURN TRAVEL: * S13 from Schindellegi-Feusisberg station * Target: 14:37h: S13 to Wädenswil, then onwards to Zürich HB, arrival 15:17h or 15:11h: S13 to Wädenswil, then onwards to Zürich HB, arrival 15:48h TICKET COSTS w/HALBTAX: Total ticket costs: CHF 17.- (plus food/drinks) Thereof: * Outbound to Rapperswil: CHF 9.- w/HT * Return from Schindellegi-Feusisberg: CHF 7.90 w/HT * If you have a ZVV travel card, you might only need an extension (Anschlussbillett) TICKET COSTS w/GA: * Fully covered ############################## 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.

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.

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 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*

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!

**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.

The weather forecast is excellent. The idea is a moderate 5h hike across the wooden Rapperswil-Hurden bridge and then up to Mount Etzel (1'098m). ############################## GETTING THERE: 08:00h: Meet under the «Blue Angel» 08:11h: S7 Zürich HB (platform 43/44) to Rapperswil SG 08:52h: Arrival at Rapperswil SG MEETING TIME & POINT: 08:58h: Meet at Rapperswil station (outside at the Avec shop) THE HIKE: * Duration: 5h (plus breaks) * Distance: 16km * Ascent/descent: 800m up / 400m down * Highest elevation: 1'098m (Etzel) * Risk/difficulty/SAC class: T1 (yellow signs) * Map: [https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/909056118](https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/909056118) LUNCH: * Picnic HIGHLIGHTS: * Photos from 2020: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/31150132/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/31150132/) * The Rapperswil-Hurden wooden bridge across the lake: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holzbr%C3%BCcke_Rapperswil-Hurden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holzbr%C3%BCcke_Rapperswil-Hurden) * Mount Etzel: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etzel_(mountain)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etzel_(mountain)) RETURN TRAVEL: * S13 from Schindellegi-Feusisberg station * Target: 14:37h: S13 to Wädenswil, then onwards to Zürich HB, arrival 15:17h or 15:11h: S13 to Wädenswil, then onwards to Zürich HB, arrival 15:48h TICKET COSTS w/HALBTAX: Total ticket costs: CHF 17.- (plus food/drinks) Thereof: * Outbound to Rapperswil: CHF 9.- w/HT * Return from Schindellegi-Feusisberg: CHF 7.90 w/HT * If you have a ZVV travel card, you might only need an extension (Anschlussbillett) TICKET COSTS w/GA: * Fully covered ############################## 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 us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events! Should be a good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan

Over time I'm hoping to organize a hike to all the Franklin County Metro Parks. This is the first one so if you're interested jump in! We'll start with the Canopy Walk, a cool feature of this park. Climb 100 stairs to the top - or take the elevator if stairs aren't your thing. At the top there are a bunch of things to play on - a rope bridge, a fireman pole that we can slide down - and more! About fifteen minutes there and we'll head to the natural trail, Buttonbush, Maple and Beech Trail for 2.2 miles then do a 1.7 mile loop on the paved Greenway Trail. We'll be passing our cars as we transition if you only want to do the first loop, or the second loop. Pace of around 3.5 mph but no one left behind. If there is an interest we can grab lunch nearby afterward.