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Dear Community, We’re very excited to share that our Summer Retreat is back. Three years ago, 60 beautiful souls joined us and people are still talking about that magical weekend. There will again be yoga, a cooking class, potlucks, and hikes for you to join. Save the date: 26 June (17:00) till 28 June (around 15:00) 2026 Location: Lenzerheide The retreat is now online and can be booked :) Das Retreat ist online und kann nun gebucht werden :) [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/festivals/other-festivals/eat-positive-weekend-retreat-7438935517821980110.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/festivals/other-festivals/eat-positive-weekend-retreat-7438935517821980110.html) If you would like to contribute an activity, send us a short email at [veganbrunch.ch@gmail.com](mailto:veganbrunch.ch@gmail.com). Any help welcome! We look forward to seeing you soon and creating new memories together. Wir freuen uns darauf, dich bald zu sehen und gemeinsam neue Erinnerungen zu schaffen. Debora Association Eat Positive

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[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/vvFw)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/vvFw)** or **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** Double Date Speed Dating **Less pressure. More chemistry.** 👥 2 single men + 2 single women per table 🔄 Rotate every 15 minutes 🎯 Ages 25–40 Expet around 60 singles for this XL format! Join the WhatsApp group: [https://link.social-circle.ch/wz7V](https://link.social-circle.ch/wz7V) Not your typical speed dating. No awkward interviews. No repetitive small talk. You meet in **groups of four**, which makes it easier to relax, laugh, and be yourself. ✨ Why It Works • Small groups = less pressure • Real interaction, not interviews • Host-guided flow — you just enjoy ✅ Your Ticket Includes • All materials for the creative challenge • A balanced ratio of participants & live music Spots are limited. Secure yours early. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are non refundable. Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

**🎶 Escape from reality with live music led breathwork 💨** 🗓 Date: **Friday** **evening 26.06** 🕗 Time: **18:00 -20:00** 🎟️[Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c7e40c21-d4b5-4642-96f6-5a14b27fcbed) 📍 Location: [ANNTIN studio, Glattbrugg train station](https://www.google.com/maps/place/ANNTIN+%7C+wellbeing+studio+%7C+reformer+pilates,+yoga,+dance,+relaxation/@47.4303607,8.5571861,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4790750ff37aaae5:0x6d7fac36f579e52a!8m2!3d47.4303607!4d8.559761!16s%2Fg%2F11ynkd5pn6?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwOC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=8e162335-44a5-4968-88b0-97308defc0c3) (10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon) ⸻ What to expect 🌬️ **Breath & movement** to unlock the body 🎵 **Deep immersive music journey** 🫁 **Conscious connected breathing** **⚡ Emotional release & nervous system reset** 🧠 From stress and overthinking into presence 🌙 Leave feeling calm, clear & deeply grounded ⸻ Most people end their Sunday already stressed about Monday. **This evening is the opposite.** **SOUND ESCAPE** is a guided breathwork & music experience designed to help you fully switch off the noise, release built-up tension and reconnect with yourself through breath, sound and feeling. We start with simple **breath-led movement** to open the body, lungs and airways, helping you land in the present moment instead of staying stuck in your head. Then the journey deepens. Through **conscious connected breathing**, carefully selected music and waves of activation and release, you’ll move through different emotional and nervous system states, from tension into calm, from mental noise into clarity, from holding on into letting go. **No performance.** **No pressure.** **Just music, breath and space to feel again.** [🎟 Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c7e40c21-d4b5-4642-96f6-5a14b27fcbed) ⚠️ Limited spots available — join early to secure your spot. In case of any questions contact us here: [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t)

In a bleak future where a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity, James Cole (Bruce Willis) is a convict living in the subterranean ruins of Philadelphia. He is offered a chance at a pardon if he agrees to travel back in time to 1996. His mission: gather information about the *Army of the Twelve Monkeys*, the mysterious clandestine group believed to be responsible for the outbreak. However, the journey through time is imprecise, landing him in a mental institution years before the catastrophe, where his warnings of the future are dismissed as madness. Directed by Terry Gilliam *(The Life of Brian, Brazil, Time Bandits)*. Tickets: https://www.filmpodium.ch/film/172540/twelve-monkeys Dinner or drinks before the movie? Sitting together? Meeting point? We can coordinate it on our WhatsApp Group. Not a member? Ask the organizer for the invitation link. *Twelve Monkeys* USA, 1995 Director: Terry Gilliam 129 min https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114746/ Entrance fee: 18 CHF English, with German and French subtitles

**\>\>[Ticket here](https://social-circle.ch/events/a-moment-of-creativity-supported-by-renova)<<** Looking for a way to unplug, tap into your creative side, and meet cool people? Join us for an inspiring, hands-on afternoon of sustainable art-making at a beautiful co-working (Headquarters) in Zürich! Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: **[https://link.social-circle.ch/eTkI](https://link.social-circle.ch/eTkI)** Guided by mixed-media artist **Cristian Menumortu**, you’ll learn how to transform everyday images into stunning, original artworks. Whether you're a seasoned creator or haven't picked up a pair of scissors since primary school, this workshop is designed for **all skill levels**—absolutely no prior experience needed! 🎨 What to Expect The technique of collaging is deeply meditative, relaxing, and wonderfully low-pressure. We’ll guide you through a flow that unlocks your creative energy: * **Part 1: Guided Focus & Composition** We’ll kick off with fun exercises to get your creative juices flowing. Cristian will walk you through the fundamentals of composition, playing with textures, balancing elements, and choosing striking color schemes. 📍 Event Details **What’s Included:** All art materials are fully provided! Just bring your curiosity and positive vibes. We will have some drinks and snacks to enjoy! * 🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Spaces are limited to ensure a cozy, collaborative, and social atmosphere. Grab your ticket today and get ready to engage your senses, relax your mind, and create something beautiful! Tickets are non-refundable. Photos might be taken at the event. Join our weekly newsletter here: **[https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)**

**_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!

**Step away from the pace of everyday life and spend a day immersed in the quiet rhythm of batik.** Batik is a traditional wax-resist textile art where patterns emerge slowly through the interaction of hot wax and dye. The process invites patience, attention, and a different sense of time — one where the act of making becomes as important as the final piece. In this studio workshop we will explore the traditional batik tulis process using canting (the wax drawing tool) and dye. The day unfolds gradually: observing how wax flows, how colour layers develop, and how patterns begin to reveal themselves on cloth. Working with batik often becomes a quiet conversation between intention and discovery — balancing moments of control with moments of letting go as the wax and dye take their course. Many participants find that the process creates a natural space for focus, reflection, and an inner dialogue that unfolds through making. During the workshop you will: • learn the fundamentals of traditional batik wax-resist techniques • create two small batik textiles (one guided, one your own design) • experience the slow, meditative rhythm of working with wax, colour, and pattern 📍 Location Artiloft – Craft Factory Albulastrasse 24, 8048 Zurich 📅 Dates • May 17, 2026 • June 28, 2026 • August 30, 2026 🕙 Time 10:00–16:30 (with lunch break) 💰 Price CHF 240/ session (materials included) Registration and payment are handled directly by Artiloft: [https://en.artiloft.ch/service-page/batik-cire-teinture](https://en.artiloft.ch/service-page/batik-cire-teinture) Languages: English / German For those who feel drawn to explore batik more deeply, Hazura also hosts small immersive batik retreats in Yogyakarta where participants learn directly with local artisans. The **Subagya Art Retreat** offers a slower cultural immersion into the craft and its living traditions. **Learn more:** [HazuraStudio | Subagya-art-retreat](https://www.hazurastudio.com/subagya-art-retreat)

**Ever wanted to draw like an artist?** Join me for a unique creative experience inside Zurich University's Archaeological Museum. We'll explore beautiful ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian artifacts while learning how artists use charcoal to create expressive drawings full of light and shadow. Perfect for beginners, travelers, expats and anyone looking for a creative and relaxing weekend activity in Zurich. I will guide you step-by-step in a friendly group. **What you'll learn** ✅ How to observe like an artist ✅ Measure proportions and distances ✅ Create realistic shadows and volume ✅ Use charcoal confidently without fear of making mistakes ✅ Draw directly from real museum objects **Why charcoal?** Charcoal is one of the oldest and most expressive drawing materials. It is messy, fun and surprisingly forgiving, making it perfect for beginners. You'll even learn techniques using your fingers to create beautiful shading effects. **What's included?** All materials are provided: • Charcoal sticks • Soft and hard pencils • Different types of paper • Kneaded eraser • Brushes and blending tools • Drawing board Just bring yourself and your curiosity. **About the location** The Archaeological Museum is one of Zurich's hidden gems. We'll draw surrounded by authentic artifacts that are thousands of years old, creating a calm and inspiring atmosphere far from the city's daily stress. Museum entrance is free. **Languages** English, Spanish and basic German. **Small group** Only 6 participants. This allows me to give personal attention to everyone. **▶️ FOLLOW ME TO LEARN MORE:** **YouTube • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok** [Margacreaarte](https://www.youtube.com/@MargacreaArt)

Manche Kämpfe werden nicht mit Stärke, Worten oder besseren Plänen gewonnen - sondern im Gebet. In unserem Living Room «War Room» wollen wir gemeinsam entdecken, welche Kraft im Gebet steckt und wie wir Gott mitten in unseren Herausforderungen begegnen können. Wir sprechen über persönliche Erfahrungen, offene Fragen und Situationen, in denen Beten leicht oder auch schwer fällt. gemeinsamen Neben einem gemeinsamen Austausch, erwarten dich verschiedene Gebetsstationen, Zeiten der Stille und die Möglichkeit, Anliegen vor Gott zu bringen. Egal ob du schon lange betest oder dich fragst, ob Gebet überhaupt etwas verändert - du bist herzlich willkommen. Anschliessend geniessen wir ein gemeinsames Mittagessen und lassen den Nachmittag in gemütlicher Gemeinschaft ausklingen. Wir organisieren uns per WhatsApp Gruppe. Du kannst uns hier beitreten: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gr5QnMQcVDDKlHuTsDHbnT?s=cl&p=i&ilr=4

You don't need to feel angry to join. Sometimes anger hides as exhaustion, numbness, or people-pleasing — energy that's been held in for too long. Anger isn't the enemy. It's energy. In this weekly group experience we use **somatic release — sound and physical movement — together with subconscious work and guided visualization** to discharge what's stored in the body, and transmute it into clarity, confidence and power. Powerful, liberating, and deeply grounding. **What you'll take away** * A real, physical release of stored tension and frustration * Training with punch pad * Anger turned into clear, usable energy and confidence * A regulated, grounded nervous system by the end * Permission to feel and express — safely, in a held space **Good to know** * You don't have to scream or be loud. There's no right or wrong, and nobody will push you beyond your comfort zone. * Beginner-friendly, fully guided, and you stay in control throughout. **Practical details** * 🗓 Sunday, 10:45–12:15 * 📍 Yoga-Spirit, Steinwiesstrasse 9a, 8032 Zürich (Bellevue) * 🔥 Intro price CHF 35 * 👕 Wear comfy, sporty clothes you can move in (barefoot, mats & blankets provided). Bring a water bottle. **Please note:** These sessions are generally safe. If you are pregnant, or have a serious cardiovascular condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure, epilepsy, recent surgery or an acute psychiatric condition, please check with your doctor and let me know beforehand. **Save your spot:** lincollective.com/somatic-reset · WhatsApp +41 76 474 11 88 Let it out. Walk out lighter. 🔥

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

🌹 Columbus singles meet on Zoom A relaxed, friendly community evening of live speed dating with local people your age. A few short rounds, real conversation, all from your couch. Find your age group and join in: Ages 18-32: [sign up](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=french-learners-language-practice-and-film-nights&ar=18-32&face_v=11.0) Ages 30-46: [sign up](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=french-learners-language-practice-and-film-nights&ar=30-46&face_v=11.0) Ages 40-58: [sign up](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=french-learners-language-practice-and-film-nights&ar=40-58&face_v=11.0) Ages 55+: [sign up](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=french-learners-language-practice-and-film-nights&ar=55+&face_v=11.0) An RSVP here lets us know you're coming, but you'll need to finish your sign-up at your age link to join the rounds. Bring yourself and an open mind. See you there. 💜

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.