Poetry Reading

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!

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 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*

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!

**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.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

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!