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Language Exchange
Join us for the weekly Language Exchange! đ
Language Exchange WhatsApp Chat
https://chat.whatsapp.com/C36TAgOl8Ei5qsWMNPZpHU
Join the weekly Language Exchange (every monday) to work on your language skills, socialize and meet cool and open people.
đĄHOW DOES IT WORKđĄ
1. Come to the location (for Spring and Summer the event will take place on a outside)âď¸đš
2. The Event Host will greet youđ¤đ˝đ¤đž
3. Choose the language flag that interests you and speak the language of the flagđŞđ¸đŹđ§đľđšđŽđšđŠđŞđ¨đđŤđˇ
4. Start talking with people around the world and improve your language skillđŞđ˝đ
Agentic Coding in the Wild
In collaboration with **Zalando Switzerland**, we explore how AI agents are transforming software engineering.
**Note:** These two talks will be held in **English**.
**1st Talk:**
Title: **Agentic Coding in the Wild**
**Ole Wendland** shares hands-on experience on delegating technical tasks while maintaining human oversight.
**The Core Concept:** Tasks like boilerplate, tests, and glue code are delegable, but **business logic and architecture** remain a human responsibility. The developerâs role shifts to a steering authority: **"Trust, but verify."**
**Key Takeaways:**
* **Precision Matters:** Agents execute what is explicitly described, not what is implicitly meant.
* **Real-World Challenges:** From complex debugging (symptom vs. cause) to potential knowledge loss through over-delegation.
* **The Shift:** Teams and organizations must adapt to a new, accelerated pace of development.
Discover how **Agentic Coding** drives massive efficiency when combined with clear control and structured processes.
**2nd Talk:**
Title: **Data Engineering with Codex**
**Andy Bloechliger**, Backend Engineer at Zalando
This talk offers a practical look at how a Zalando data engineer uses the Codex AI agent to automate daily workflows,
providing actionable tips for mastering agentic tools and a glimpse into the road ahead for AI-powered teams.
Yoga & Small-Group Networking
**Yoga. Pause & Connect** is a welcoming evening in Zurich for people who enjoy an active and **mindful lifestyle** and value **meaningful connections**.
We begin with a **Hatha Yoga** practice designed to help you recharge, release tension, and clear your mind after the day.
Afterwards, stay for **relaxed networking time** â an opportunity to meet like-minded people and build genuine connections in a comfortable small-group setting.
Networking takes place in the cozy chill area, where you can sit, unwind, and enjoy hot beverages or non-alcoholic drinks.
đ **Location:** ANNTIN Wellbeing Studio https://maps.app.goo.gl/NpvNASsiANp6w7128
đ **Date:** Monday, 4th May 2026
â° **Time:** 18:00 â 19:00 Yoga; 19:00 - 20:00 Networking
đ° **Cost:** 29 CHF (Yoga session - open level, beginners welcome).
Spots limited to 16 participants â please reserve your spot with payment **TWINT +41 791977702**. Please sign up only if you are certain you will attend â no refunds policy.
You are welcome to join **both parts of the evening**, but itâs also perfectly fine to come **only for the yoga practice or only for the networking part**.
To stay up to date join the WhatsApp group đż [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT)
Social Runs - Mondays in Zurich
**đşđ¸Jogging Group â Easy & Social Runs in Zurich**
**Beginner-friendly ¡ relaxed ¡ no pressure**
**Details**
* **Day:Monday**
* **Meet time: 19:00**
* **Pace:8-9min/km**
* **Distance:flexible, approx. 3â8km**
* **Level:beginner-friendly / relaxed**
* **Vibe:social, supportive, no competition**
* **Dogs:welcome if comfortable jogging on a leash**
**What to expect**
* **Easy, social jogging together**
* **Friendly chats during the run and after**
* **Around 45 minutes of movement, with hellos before and goodbyes after**
* **Come ready to run, or leave bags in a locker at HB**
**This is not a training session or performance run.**
**Itâs about showing up and moving together.**
**No special gear needed â just comfortable shoes and a good mood.**
**Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjxtqN7zL9F5bKtJSZvFFJ**
**đŠđŞ**
**Jogginggruppe â Locker & gemeinsam laufen in ZĂźrich**
**Anfängerfreundlich ¡ entspannt ¡ kein Leistungsdruck**
**Details**
**Tag:** **Montag**
**Treffzeit:** **19:00 Uhr**
**Tempo:** **8â9 Min./km**
**Distanz:** **flexibel, ca. 3â8 km**
**Level:** **anfängerfreundlich / entspannt**
**Atmosphäre:** **sozial, unterstßtzend, kein Wettbewerb**
**Hunde:** **willkommen, wenn sie entspannt an der Leine joggen kĂśnnen**
**Was dich erwartet**
* **Lockeres, gemeinsames Joggen**
* **Freundliche Gespräche während und nach dem Lauf**
* **Etwa 45 Minuten Bewegung, mit BegrĂźssung davor und Verabschiedung danach**
* **Komm bereit zum Laufen oder deponiere deine Tasche in einem Schliessfach am HB**
**Dies ist kein Training oder leistungsorientierter Lauf.**
**Es geht darum, gemeinsam zu kommen und sich zu bewegen.**
**Keine spezielle AusrĂźstung nĂśtig â nur bequeme Schuhe und gute Laune.**
**WhatsApp Gruppe: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjxtqN7zL9F5bKtJSZvFFJ**
Nature Coaching Session
đż **Imagine finishing a peaceful walk in nature⌠feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply connected to yourself again.**
If something inside you is asking for space, clarity, or an emotional reset, this session may be exactly what you need.
If youâve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your inner calm, this Nature Coaching Session offers a gentle space to pause and realign.
This is a **1:1 guided coaching walk in nature**, designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and hear your inner voice again.
Nature has a powerful way of softening the mind and opening deeper awareness. During our walk, you may experience:
⢠releasing built-up stress
⢠quieting the mental noise
⢠moving from overthinking into embodied presence
⢠accessing new perspectives and insights
⢠feeling grounded, supported, and more like yourself again
***You donât need to prepare anything, just come as you are.***
Depending on what is alive for you, we may explore topics such as:
⢠finding clarity around a personal or emotional situation
⢠reconnecting with your inner voice and intuition
⢠navigating life transitions or uncertainty
⢠reducing overwhelm or anxiety
⢠identifying and shifting limiting beliefs
⢠cultivating deeper presence, self-trust, and inner peace
This is a **safe, compassionate space** where you can speak openly, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
### How the session works
đż We meet in a beautiful natural location in **Zurich Seebach** (exact spot shared after booking).
đż The session lasts around **60 minutes**.
đż We walk at a relaxed pace â itâs not about distance, but about **presence and connection.**
đż During the walk youâll receive gentle guidance, reflective questions, grounding practices, and intuitive coaching support.
đż **This session is offered on a donation basis.**
Youâre invited to contribute an amount that feels aligned for you, based on the value you receive and what youâre able to give.
***Payment can be made after the session (cash or Twint).***
Meditation & Runterkommen (Vipassana) at HZ Heuried, ZĂźrich
Hallo!
Mein Name ist MichaŠund ich bin langjähriger Meditationspraktizierender und Bewusstseins-Coach.
(Die Veranstaltung findet im GZ Heuried â DĂśltschiweg 130, 8055 ZĂźrich statt. **Ich bitte um eine schriftliche Bestätigung deiner Teilnahme bei der Anmeldung.)**
https://gz-zh.ch/gz-heuried/angebote/meditation-runterkommen/
In dieser gefßhrten Meditation werden wir die Realität genau so beobachten, wie sie ist. Wir konzentrieren uns auf den Geist, den KÜrper und die Empfindungen im KÜrper.
Die von mir geleitete Meditation ist in der Vipassana-Tradition verwurzelt und enthält Elemente der non-dualen Bewusstheit.
Ich verwende keine Visualisierungen oder gĂśttliche Bilder â sie ist so einfach wie mĂśglich und meiner Erfahrung nach die effektivste Methode, die wahre Natur der Realität allmählich Tropfen fĂźr Tropfen zu erkennen.
Diese Meditation ist fĂźr alle spirituellen oder religiĂśsen HintergrĂźnde offen.
Der Abend besteht aus **einer Stunde Meditation**, gefolgt von **30 Minuten Fragen und Antworten**.
Ich wĂźrde mich sehr freuen, wenn du an diesem Abend teilnehmen wĂźrdest.
**GebĂźhr â 20 CHF**.
Wenn du finanzielle Schwierigkeiten hast, kontaktiere mich bitte, und wir kĂśnnen Ăźber andere MĂśglichkeiten sprechen.
Tonhalle Chamber Concert
â ď¸ Clicking 'going' does NOT secure your ticket. ONLY joining the chat and following purchase instructions there doesâ ď¸
Join us for a chamber concert in the stunning Zurich Tonhalle. Seated in our pre assigned section- at a special price only for Zurich Together members- we will enjoy the chamber concert together before meeting the artist over a drink (included in the ticket price).
About the event series:
"In our SĂŠrie jeunes, you will make the acquaintance of marvellous talented young artists who already perform at an impressively high level.
Guests have included Lang Lang, Yuja Wang and Igor Levit. Who knows who you will see again as a soloist in a few years' time? Don't miss this rendezvous with the stars of tomorrow!"
The SĂŠrie jeunes concerts take place every Monday at 7.30 pm in the Kleine Tonhalle. Here you can find out more about the artist we will be seeing: https://www.tonhalle-orchester.ch/en/concerts/kalender/serie-jeunes-aurel-dawidiuk-2007707/
đď¸ We have 20 tickets available at an exclusive 20% discount (CHF 32 instead of 40).
To confirm your ticket PLEASE JOIN THE WHATSAPP CHAT where you will follow instructions on how to purchase your ticket.
đThe concert begins at 7.30 pm. You are welcome to meet me in the foyer by the main bar at 7 if you'd like to say hi and share a drink before.
Join the chat here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/C65JwtONb4RDVq5Sja9N8p
See you there!
Wilderness Hiking Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Tamina Gorge Cave- Bad ragaz-St Gallen-rescheduled
**Skip the waiting list by sending me an email of confirmation of your donation**
Hi everyone,
Join us on a hike to the thermal waters of the Tamina Gorge caves, an award-winning 2020 Tripadvisor destination:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g198797-d1474082-Reviews-Tamina_Gorge-Bad_Ragaz_Canton_of_St_Gallen.html
The hike is around 5 h long, intermediate fitness level, 460 m elevation, 15 km. We will walk up the bus route (no cars allowed), cross a natural bridge and back by the mountain next to it.
Entry to the caves is 5 CHF, we will buy the tickets at the museum. You can bring lunch or order at the self-service restaurant at the museum.
Train schedule
9:37-11:11 Zurich HB-Bad Ragaz (from 14 CHF)
Meeting point is under the blue angel 15 min before the train leaves. I will join you at Bad Ragaz train station.
**Booking system:**
Mandatory donation of 10 CHF to your favourite charity. To secure your spot or move from the waiting list to the going list, please send me a confirmation of your donation to [[[[[laurameetup@yahoo.com](mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com)]([mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com](http://mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com/))]([mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com](http://mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com/))]([mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com](http://mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com/))]([mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com](http://mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com/))
Alternatively, you can donate here:
[Zurich Weekends and Hiking | Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz](https://actnow.redcross.ch/en-GB/project/zurich-weekends-and-hiking?tab=overview)
Check out our Facebook page:
[https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuDGWwiM/?mibextid=wwXIfr](https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuDGWwiM/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
Cancelled in case of bad weather.
Minimum: 5 persons with confirmed donation; max:15
See you,
Laura
Looking for a travel companion? Post it here!
Kindly understand that This is Not an online event. We created this for the people to communicate with each other (in the comment section) to find their travel mates. However, since the Meetup site requires a date and time. We constantly have to update the date and time to keep the event alive.
Dear friends,
If you have plans to travel somewhere in the world, and you are looking for a travel mate/roommate, you can post it here to let others know, and maybe you can arrange to travel together.
It would probably be a good idea to meet up before deciding to travel together but at least this will give you a chance to find a like-minded travel mate.
How to Choose the Right Travel-mate?
Have some common interests.
Avoid people who tend to extremes.
Agree on expenditures before you leave.
Make sure your personalities
Friends arenât always good travel companions
Donât go backpacking with a luxury-seeker
Make sure youâre able to communicate
Agree on a similar budget
Avoid picky, crazy and whiny individuals
Test each other on a short trip
You donât have to be like a couple of inseparable lovebirds
Good Luck and Cheers,
Siddiq
Sunday Easy hike and Picnic -> Rheinau - Rheinfall
Meeting Point HB, travelling with public transportation.
Route: HB - Rheinau and on the way back either from Neuhausen am Schloss or Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall (via Winterthur)
Time: TBC, c.a. 8:30-9
Walk details: T1, 2:15H, 8,6km, 224m up, 208m down
An easy walk along the Rhein with stops and picnic.
What to bring:
buy your own tickets through SBB
water and food
Sun protection
weather-appropriate clothing
Highlights of the route:
Rheinau Monastery Island
Riverbank path along the Rhine
Dachsen lido during the bathing season â a great way to cool off
Fire pit
Laufen Castle
Rhine Falls with various boat trips, including to the Rheinfelsen
Personal Responsibility & Safety
Participants join the hike at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety and well-being. Please assess your personal fitness, health, and equipment carefully, follow marked trails, and make sensible decisions throughout the hike. The organiser does not assume responsibility for accidents, injuries, or losses.
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Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**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 parkâs 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 parkâs 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.
Civic Park Hike
Join us for 2 loops of the 1.1 mile trail surrounding Civic Park In Reynoldsburg this Thursday (5/7) at 6:30 pm. This is a fully paved trail so no worries about mud after a rainy week. Just come and get some exercise while connecting with others.
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles.
Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice.
Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.
Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac
June 17, 2026: Worthington Library. Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac. Worthington, Ohio. 7 pm.
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the edward thomas trail, lake trail , spring creek and a short walk on the multi purpose trail. This is one large loop . Wear your shoe of choice.
Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. 4.2 miles in length .



























