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More info on www.katjabouwman.com/workshops or visit my Instagram account katja_zuerich In this workshop, we’ll explore the urban heart of Lucerne — starting at the train station and moving along the lakeside toward the edge of the Altstadt. From modern architecture to historic streets and lively public spaces, we’ll capture contrast, character, and atmosphere in one of Switzerland’s most photogenic cities. Workshop-Details Wo: Luzern Bahnhof Zeit: 20:30 – 23:15 Uhr Was du lernen wirst * Lerne, wie du natürliches Licht und Schatten meisterhaft einsetzt, um ausdrucksstarke Schwarzweiss-Bilder zu gestalten. * Echte und ungestellte Momente auf der Strasse mit Selbstvertrauen festhalten * ICM (Intentional Camera Movement), eine kreative Technik, die absichtliche Kamerabewegungen mit einer langen Verschlusszeit kombiniert, um abstrakte, malerische Bilder zu schaffen * Die Schönheit der Schwarzweiss-Strassenfotografie entdecken Deine Teilnahme kostet 150 CHF. Bitte melde dich direkt über meine Website an und sichere dir deinen Platz: www.katjabouwman.com/workshops Workshop Details Where: Luzern Bahnhof Time: 8:30 — 11:15 PM What you’ll Learn * Master how to use natural light and shadow to create striking black and white images * Capture candid street moments with confidence * Embrace ICM (Intentional Camera Movement), a creative technique that combines deliberate camera movement with a slow shutter speed to create abstract, painterly images * Discover the timeless beauty of black and white street photography Your participation costs 150 CHF. Please register directly through my website to secure your spot: www.katjabouwman.com/workshops More info on www.katjabouwman.com/workshops or visit my Instagram account katja_zuerich

Te invito a practicar KINAM Pero.. ¿qué es Kinam? KINAM es un sistema de entrenamiento del cuerpo y la mente que tiene dos propósitos principales: armonizar al individuo de manera integral y acercarlo vivencialmente a las raíces del México antiguo (Anáhuac). Sábado 4 de Julio a las 10am Duración 1.5 horas Práctica guiada en Español Aportación voluntaria en efectivo llevar ropa cómoda y tapete de yoga En Josefwiese, Zurich Ubicación: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MWWEBCmEQJWznQWBA más información sobre KINAM: https://www.institutokinam.com Práctica guiada por : @gracyatl.kinam Whatsapp: +52 333 15 77602 NOTA: si llueve se cancela

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Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

**An inspiring start into the weekend!** Bring your latest (or favorite) non-fiction, personal growth book. Share your impressions, insights, recommendations. Learn about other books for other brilliant women. Get inspired by great conversation and connection. NOTE: The number of participants is limited to 6, so please make sure to RSVP and change it if something comes up. Thanks!

**Love photography and want to meet other photographers in Zurich?** Join us for a relaxed street photography walk through Zurich’s Old Town. We’ll explore interesting streets, capture candid moments, photograph architecture, and share ideas with fellow photography enthusiasts. This event is **open to everyone**, whether you’re shooting with a Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Leica, film camera, or simply your smartphone. No workshops, no pressure, no experience required. Just photography, good conversations, and a chance to meet creative people who enjoy exploring Zurich through a camera lens. **What to expect** 📸 Street photography 📸 Architecture and urban scenes 📸 Portrait opportunities with other members 📸 Photography tips and gear discussions 📸 Coffee and networking after the walk **Who should join** ✅ Beginners ✅ Hobby photographers ✅ Professional photographers ✅ Content creators ✅ Travelers visiting Zurich **Meeting point** **📍 Central, Zurich** We’ll walk together through the Old Town and along the lake, stopping whenever we find interesting photo opportunities. Bring your camera, your curiosity, and your favorite lens. Looking forward to meeting fellow photographers and building a photography community in Zurich.

**Hosted by Longevity Cities – Zurich** Join our Whatsapp group for updates about this and future events: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRPt2ag0P6LB8T0F364TSp?mode=gi_t \-\-\- **A nourishing morning of Breathwork, Classical Yoga, Meditation, Picnic, and Swimming by Lake Zurich** * ​🗓️ When: Sunday, 5 July, 09:15–12:15 * ​📍 Location: Rentenwiese / Arboretum, Zürich * ​🎟️ Free to join ​ Join us for a longevity-oriented morning by the lake: a gentle gathering to **breathe, move, meditate, connect, and enjoy summer together**. ​We’ll begin with grounding **breathwork** and **meditation**, followed by one hour of **Classical Yoga guided by Raj**. After the practice, we’ll stay for a relaxed **picnic** by the lake and an **optional swim**. ​This morning is designed to support nervous system balance, mindful movement, recovery, and community — a simple way to start the day feeling calm, open, and recharged. ​​**Schedule** * ​*09:15 — Arrival & Welcome* * ​Settle in, meet the group, and find your space. * ​*09:30 — Breathwork & Meditation* * ​A grounding session to calm the mind, connect with the breath, and arrive fully in the body. * ​*10:15 — Classical Yoga with Raj* * ​One hour of authentic yogic practice including postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, and mindful awareness. * ​*11:15 — Picnic by the Lake & Optional Swim* * ​We’ll gather by the lake for a relaxed picnic and, for those who wish, a refreshing swim. * ​*12:15 — Closing* * ​A gentle closing to complete the morning. **​About the Teacher** ​Raj is a Classical Yoga practitioner and teacher who guides people toward balance through authentic yogic practices rooted in timeless wisdom. ​Classical Yoga nurtures the body, calms the mind, and supports deeper self-awareness, creating a strong foundation for long-term health, longevity, and daily well-being. ​Raj’s approach combines traditional practices, including postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, and meditation, helping students cultivate mindfulness and live with greater clarity, balance, and fulfillment. **​What to Bring** ​Please bring your own **food and drinks for the picnic**, a **yoga mat or towel**, **swimwear** if you’d like to swim, **sunscreen**, and anything else you need to feel comfortable outdoors. **​Good to Know** ​No prior yoga, breathwork, or meditation experience is needed. Everyone is welcome. ​Come as you are, bring something nourishing to eat, and enjoy a peaceful summer morning by the lake. **​​About Longevity Zurich** ​Longevity Zurich is part of the [Longevity Cities](https://longevity-cities.com/?utm_source=luma) network, a leading community and platform dedicated to accelerating the global longevity movement and making it accessible, open and human.

Welcome to the Competitive Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability. This session is for experienced players looking for quality games. Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies. You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session. New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play). Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Are you looking for a way to start your Sundays on the right foot? Look no further! Our weekly Sunday morning yoga class is the perfect way to energize your mind, body, and soul. This Sunday morning yoga class is designed to help you relax and find inner peace, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the week ahead on a positive note. In this class, you will experience a combination of physical postures, deep breathing and mindfulness that will help to reduce stress, improve your focus and concentration, boost your energy levels, and enhance your overall well-being. You will also develop greater body awareness, increase flexibility, and strengthen your muscles. The peaceful and calming environment will allow you to disconnect from the world and focus on your own well-being. This is the perfect opportunity to prioritize self-care and invest in your physical and mental health. The hybrid yoga class, both online and in-person, is for everyone. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, you'll benefit from this yoga class. I promise that you will feel much more relaxed, recharged and rejuvenated after this yoga class, 100% guaranteed :) Your contribution: 25 CHF (online live, first time 15CHF), 30 CHF (first time 15CHF, in the Yoga Studio at Oerlikon, Zurich). Note: We're excited to announce the new Referral Program! Share your love of yoga with your friends or colleagues and receive a free class for every referral who signs up. Plus, your friends can enjoy their first class for just 10 CHF. Please let me know which format (online or in-person) you like to join. See you on the mat :)

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/u5qf) or** [tickets.social-circle.ch/](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/) **ANNTIN x Social Circle** Transform your Saturday night with a fresh mix of movement and music! We are teaming up to bring you an evening where dancing meets real connection. We’ll kick things off with a one-hour Latino dance class featuring a fun group choreography—no partner or prior experience required. This isn't a technical practice for professionals; it’s all about embracing the rhythm, shaking off the week, and enjoying a high-energy Saturday night in a supportive, beginner-friendly space. ⏱️**Timeline:** * 💃🕺Dance class 18:30-19:30 * 💬 Speed Friending 19:30-20:30 (and a bit beyond) Info about **[ANNTIN](http://google.pl/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=EgoyMDI2MDQwNi4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=808e94ff-e735-4b57-b931-86ddf60dfdb5) location:** ANNTIN is located directly in front of the Glattbrugg train station. Please look for door number 8, situated next to Denner. Call ANNTIN studio on the doorbell and head to 1st floor. **Join the WhatsApp group for this and similar event:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/dPaQ](https://link.social-circle.ch/dPaQ) **ANNTIN wellbeing studio** is located directly at Glattbrugg train station (link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/8s4V7ZXWKKBK44n28](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8s4V7ZXWKKBK44n28)) After we’ve found our rhythm on the dance floor, we’ll dedicate the second hour to a speed friending session. This is the perfect way to break the ice and meet new people in a relaxed, intentional setting. Whether you join us solo or with friends, the focus is on stepping away from the typical club scene to discover a community that values authentic interaction. Join us for a night of music and movement designed to help you expand your circle and find your balance. Step onto the dance floor, meet new people, and start connecting at ANNTIN. ​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

Welcome to the **Task-Buddies** event of the **Zürich Productivity Circle**, where we bring together like-minded individuals to work on personal goals and share the experience of growth in a supportive community. Maybe you are building a business or side hustle, studying for a course, learning a new (programming) language, figuring the tax system out, writing code, prose, or poetry, researching new stocks for your portfolio, tackling your German homework, or upskilling for your job. In all of these cases and more, this is the perfect space for you. In fact, productivity does not end there. Even if you just want to read a psychology book to resolve a personal struggle, sketch a mountain, listen to podcasts, organize your week, respond to unanswered emails and messages, enjoy a novel, or just reflect and meditate, you are very welcome here. For any task that adds positively to your life and can be done sitting down with others (exception: anything noisy/disruptive/disrespectful), you will fit into the events. We will meet at a work-friendly café in Zürich and follow the agenda below. **Agenda:** * **Introductions and food (20-30 mins):** Start with a round of introductions to get to know each other and share what we'll be working on, buy our food and drinks (alternatively one can also buy them later on). * **Productive Work Session (1-2 hours)** Dive into your individual tasks in a focussed, distraction-free environment. * **Collective Break and Socializing (\~15 mins):** Take a planned break to stretch, chat, get more coffee, and share insights about your projects. * **Continued Work Session (1-2 hours):** Get back to your tasks with renewed focus and motivation. * **Wrap-Up and Reflections (15+ mins):** Conclude with a reflection on what we accomplished, share productivity tips or questions, discuss plans for future meetups, stay back for more chit chat if you like. **What to Bring:** * Your project or task materials (laptop, charger, books, sketchpad, pen, etc.) * Respectful and kind demeanour * A positive attitude and a willingness to share and learn **Note:** Please ensure that your tasks are suitable for a quiet, communal setting. We aim to maintain a respectful and conducive environment for everyone. **Venue Courtesy:** Out of courtesy for the venue, please order something to eat or drink for yourself. This helps support the café and ensures we can continue to use their space for our meetups.

Be prepared for an entirely different type of sci-fi movie! Unofficially, the second movie in director Lars von Trier's "Depression Trilogy," 2011 Melancholia depicts the events that occur before a rogue planet is about to collide with the earth. Considered by many to be a masterpiece, the film was included in BFI's 2022 Sight and Sound Poll of the greatest movies of all time. It is available at the library as well as on Kanopy.

This meeting will be a discussion about living your life with vision loss. For some, the incremental or sudden loss of vision is traumatic and hopeless. Our group assures those with vision loss that adjustment is possible and necessary. Through their lived experience, our participants support and encourage all. You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

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.

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

**Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from a duo with over 16 years of experience combined. During this demonstration event, you can expect to learn how to direct and guide your creative vision through lighting and communication to your model. We guarantee you will leave this event feeling more confident to try new lighting set ups to match up with your anticipated outcome. Finding the right way to express your vision is key to getting your model to pose accordingly, so we got you there too! To take this even further, think about signing up for a tutorial spot following the demonstration.** ***Note: this is a demonstration event only, you will not shoot your own images. However, if you bring your camera we can test it for compatibility with the studio lights.*** **Following the demonstration will be a tutorial/coaching event - sign up separately if you are interested at** https://calendar.app.google/ZcHb4CQB2rrV3U7j9 **Save and book both for $199 (discounted from $215; the discount will be applied on the Tutorial invoice).**

This is not an event, but an announcement that we are accepting new members. If you'd like to pursue joining our group, please read the "about us" section and then write us at columbusmensgroup@gmail.com with a few paragraphs about yourself, what you'd like to experience in the group, and the contribution that you'd like to make. Thank you!