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Join us for the second series of the **free** literary event "Irish Voices", organised by the Swiss Centre of Irish Studies (UZH)! Lucy Caldwell is the award-winning author of four novels, several stage plays and radio dramas, and three collections of short stories. Her latest novel, *These Days*, won the 2023 Walter Scott prize for Historical Fiction. Set in Belfast during the Blitz, the novel follows two sisters as they navigate early adulthood. We will discuss Lucy's novels and her upcoming short-story collection, *Devotions*, which will be published in April. The reading and discussion will be in English, at the Zurich James Joyce Foundation (Augustinergasse 9, 8001 Zurich) More information at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irish-voices-reading-with-lucy-caldwell-tickets-1984288594602?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.

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.

Based on the best seller by Andy Weir, this high-stakes survival thriller introduces us to Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), a man who wakes up on a starship with no memory of his identity or why he’s there. As his memory returns, he realizes he’s Earth’s last hope—a lone scientist on a desperate, one-way mission to find a solution for a cosmic phenomenon that is slowly killing the Sun. Tickets: https://bluecinema.ch/en/screening/3134527/seating Our group is getting tickets for row 5. We can do a spontaneous dinner before the movie Meeting point: to be coordinated on our WhatsApp Group, TBD. Not a member of the WhatsApp Group? Ask the organizer for the invitation link. *Project Hail Mary* Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller USA 2026 157 min https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12042730/ tickets: 21,90 CHF English, with German and French subtitles.

Join the Language Exchange to meet new people, practice your foreign languages and spend a good time together. We will serve free tapas such as Bruschetta, Wedges, Nachos or similar. **How it works**: Choose the country flag sticker of the languages that you speak or want to practice! Seat on the right language table and start your conversation with our conversation topic cards. Average group size: 25 participants **When**: Every Saturday, 20:00 - 22:00 **Where**: 2.Akt Zürich **Price**: 10.- incl. Snacks **Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/LX-14-03-26 (please buy ticket online) **WhatsApp Group**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/8jkvEUJ5jLp75fYglQFCNJ (join for updates & pics) **After the Language Exchange:** Pub Crawl! For those who want to continue the night, we have a Bar Tour starting from the same place at 10PM. Language Exchange participant get a 10fr discount when buying the combo-ticket online. Your Event Hosts Didem, Sébastien & Katja, Fernando More info: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange) Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/languageexchangezurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/zurichlanguageexchange)

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Step into a world of relaxation, strength, and flexibility with Aerial Yoga – the perfect way to start your Sunday. This dynamic practice combines the benefits of traditional yoga with the support of a hammock, allowing you to stretch deeper, decompress your spine, and find mental calm. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned pro, Aerial Yoga offers something for everyone. **Why You’ll Love Aerial Yoga:** **\* Relieve Spinal Tension –** Experience the anti-gravity magic of Aerial Yoga, which helps decompress your spine, release built-up tension, and improve posture. \* **Ease Lower Back Pain** – Gentle inversions and supported stretches provide relief for lower back discomfort, leaving you feeling refreshed and aligned. 
\* **Perfect for All Levels** – Whether you're a complete beginner or a yoga enthusiast, the hammock offers support, making the practice accessible and fun for everyone.
 **\* Increase Flexibility & Strength** – The hammock allows for deeper stretches and core activation, boosting both flexibility and muscle tone. **\* Stress-Free Sunday** – Float through the air in a calm, peaceful environment and leave the stress of the week behind, feeling balanced, energized, and relaxed. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to elevate your practice – reserve your spot now and make your Sundays the best part of your week! ✨ Class in English // Open-level (beginners are all welcome :)) ✨ Props provided or bring your own ✨ Location: Zürich Oerlikon, Wattstrasse 3, 8050 Zürich ✨ Please contact me if you like to join to reserve the hammock / Registration via [Yoga Nest Eversports page](https://www.eversports.ch/s/yoga-nest-1) See you in the hammock :)

Abonniere meinen [Whatsapp-Kanal](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb72OOCEKyZ9YmR6Xq2u) für regelmässige Tipps rund ums Schweizerdeutsch. **Lust auf Bewegung an der frischen Luft und dabei locker (Schweizerdeutsch) plaudern?** 🚶💬 Dann komm zum Walk and Talk! **So funktioniert’s:** **Wir treffen uns am Treffpunkt Zürich HB und gehen gemeinsam los** **Damit wir uns finden halten wir ein Plüschtier auffällig in der Hand.**** Jede und jeder bringt sich ein – Gesprächsthemen entstehen unterwegs von selbst Im Anschluss können wir, wer Lust hat, noch gemeinsam irgendwo einen Kaffee trinken ☕ **Der Organisator ist nicht zwingend jedes Mal dabei – die Idee ist, dass das Treffen auch selbstorganisiert funktioniert** Hinweise: Bequeme Schuhe & wettergerechte Kleidung Findet bei (fast) jedem Wetter statt Wasser/Getränk nach Bedarf mitnehmen Jede und jeder darf gerne Freunde mitbringen

🕯️ An intimate Sunday afternoon of eloquence, tea, and rhythm in the Dada atmosphere. **Join us for a gentle and inspiring spoken word and reading session at the legendary Cabaret Voltaire** — the historic birthplace of the Dada movement, nestled in Zurich’s Old Town. 📚 We will gather in the quiet library on the second floor to explore the power of the human voice. This is not a competition, nor an open mic with stage pressure. It is a shared sanctuary to explore voice, language, and presence. 🎶 In a supportive atmosphere, we will discover the alchemy of our voices: * We will select and read poetic texts together. * We’ll experiment with intonation, rhythm, pauses, and emotions. * We’ll explore how a text transforms depending on how it is spoken. 🗣️ If you wish, you are warmly invited to bring your own text to read or declaim for the group. No need to be a performer. No need to be a native speaker. Curiosity and openness are all that’s required. 🪑 Whether you love poetry, theatre, or spoken word — or simply want to gain confidence using your voice in English — you have a seat at our table. Come speak where history was made! 🍷 Let’s gather and create an eloquent community for an afternoon. As a thank you to our hosts, please support the venue by ordering a drink. ⌚️ **When**: Sunday, March 15 | 1:45 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 **Where**: Cabaret Voltaire, Dada Library (2nd floor)

Herzlich willkommen zu unserem wöchentlichen Deutsch-Konversations. Der Fokus liegt auf freiem Sprechen in einer lockeren, freundlichen Atmosphäre, ohne Druck und ohne Unterricht. Das Meetup ist ideal für Lernende ab Niveau B2 bis C2, die ihr Deutsch aktiv anwenden möchten. Die Themen entstehen spontan aus dem Alltag, aus aktuellen Ereignissen oder aus Vorschlägen der Teilnehmenden. Komm vorbei, auch wenn du nur zuhören oder langsam anfangen möchtest! 📢 Hier ist die WhatsApp-Nummer, um in Kontakt zu bleiben: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JoQufaeFR2GBXKdt3nSE2I 🤳 Bitte teile es und folge uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deutsch.sprechen.zurich 📅 Hier ist der Veranstaltungskalender: https://fasthub.wixsite.com/deutsch/treffen 💬 Hier ist der temporäre WhatsApp-Link, falls du kommst und chatten möchtest: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmHEWIJ16or1qRqXVyvipe

**IMAGINE FUN and MESS** 😄 **That is Charcoal!!** This is the **oldest art medium** used by prehistoric humans, 30,000 years back in the Paleolithic period! **WHAT WE DO** ► How to **SKETCH A SCULPTURE** with CHARCOAL observing light and shadow. **You don't lack talent. You lack honest feedback.** ► **GET DIRTY** **HANDS**! This is a **safe space** to learn and where **mistakes are part of the process**. ► **AWAKEN YOUR EYES** Learn with guidance. **Clarity changes everything!** **WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ► **Tutoring:** This is a longer session than usual, **3 hours** learning with me and solving your doubts. ► **Good quality** **material**: **Charcoal: pure, natural sticks (Brevillier's Cretacolor), compressed and sanguine** **(‎Conté à Paris)**, Paper: **Ingres Pastel** 100 g/m2 **(Hahnemühle)** and **drawing paper** 160g/m2 **(Faber-Castell)**, paper wipes, brushes, support board, kneadable art eraser **(Faber-Castell)** and pencils **(Faber-Castell)**. **ALL LEVELS** **Beginner?** I always teach the art medium basics and give extra personalized support. **Advance?** Start to paint in your rhythm and skip explanations. **FREE entrance** to Archeological Museum of Zurich University. **HAVE YOU COME TO MY CLASSES BEFORE?** **👉️ CONGRATULATIONS!** Write me and I will send you a PRIVATE CODE as a committed student reward. **I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (level B). **Hi! I am Marga and I am here to help you to improve your life.** Let me take care of everything. Good material, relaxing atmosphere, clear organization and kind support. **SUBSCRIBE to learn more** --> **[Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** Youtube/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok).

Open Sharing Circle ✨ Dieser Circle findet auf Deutsch statt. Wir kommen zusammen, um im Moment präsent zu sein und uns so zu zeigen, wie wir wirklich sind. Die Intention ist, in einem sicheren und vertrauensvollen Raum zu teilen — Gedanken, Emotionen, Ziele, Meinungen — alles, was sich für dich im Moment lebendig anfühlt. Niemand muss etwas teilen, und jede*r ist willkommen. ⸻ Worum geht es? • Stärkung von Selbstwahrnehmung & Selbstvertrauen • Persönliches Wachstum • Aufbau tiefer Beziehungen & Vertrauen • Menschen auf einer echten, menschlichen Ebene kennenlernen • Sich frei fühlen, sich authentisch auszudrücken ⸻ Circle-Vereinbarungen Frei & freiwillig Du darfst alles teilen, was du möchtest — und musst nichts teilen. Sprich aus deiner eigenen Erfahrung Teile aus deiner persönlichen Perspektive: deine Erfahrungen, Gedanken, Gefühle und Wahrnehmungen. Der Raumhalter kann dich dabei sanft unterstützen, indem er als Zeichen eine Hand auf die Brust legt. Respekt & Vertraulichkeit Wir begegnen uns respektvoll und ohne zu urteilen. Was im Circle geteilt wird, bleibt im Circle. Rede-Objekt Nur die Person, die das Rede-Objekt hält, spricht. Verständnisfragen sind willkommen. Redezeit & Raum teilen Nimm dir Zeit beim Teilen und lass gleichzeitig Raum für andere. Ratschläge & Unterstützung Sprich für dich selbst und gib Ratschläge nur mit Einverständnis. Bitte frage ausdrücklich nach, wenn du Ratschläge oder Unterstützung möchtest. Trigger & Emotionen Jede*r ist für die eigenen Gefühle und Themen selbst verantwortlich. Starke Emotionen (z. B. Weinen) sind willkommen und werden respektiert. Unterstützung wird nur angeboten, wenn sie gewünscht ist. Eigene Bedürfnisse Kümmere dich selbst um deine Bedürfnisse (WC, Essen usw.) und respektiere den Gruppenraum. Raumhalter Das Organisationsteam wählt Raumhalter, die den Ablauf des Circles unterstützen und darauf achten, dass die Vereinbarungen eingehalten werden. Der Circle kann bei Bedarf sanft unterbrochen werden. Fokusrunde Der Raumhalter kann intuitiv eine kurze Fokusrunde initiieren, wenn es unterstützend wirkt. Mobiltelefone Bitte schalte dein Handy auf lautlos und nutze es nur für Notizen, falls nötig. Zeit Dauer: ca. 3 Stunden. Du kannst jederzeit gehen, idealerweise während der Pausen (etwa alle 45 Minuten). Nach dem Circle gibt es Raum, um zu bleiben, sich zu verbinden oder weiter zu teilen, wenn du magst.

We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM. It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

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 Sunday 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 noon on Sundays. 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: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. 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. 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 Sunday!