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International Potluck Brunch by the Lake - Young Professionals Meetup
Join us on 31 May from 12:00 for a relaxed afternoon by the lake with good food, international vibes, and new connections.
This is a potluck-style dinner, which means everyone brings something small to share â homemade, store-bought, snacks, drinks, or a dish from your home country are all welcome đ
The goal of the evening is to meet new people, enjoy the sunset together, and create a warm and social community atmosphere outdoors.
Everyone is welcome!
Most participants will likely be young professionals between approximately 25 and 40 years old.
Please note: I will be teaching a Pilates class at the same location until 12:00 (you can find more information about the event in the Meetup âLakeside Pilatesâ). If you arrive earlier, I kindly ask you to keep the atmosphere calm and quiet until the class has finished đ
Bring:
âš Something to share
âš A blanket or something comfortable to sit on
âš Warm clothes for the evening
âš Good energy and openness to connect
Looking forward to a cozy international afternoon by the lake âïž
Join the Spring Together Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ESXXl7mYt5ALijJfdm27RP
Club de Lectura
Bienvenida al del club de lectura en ZĂŒrich! Un espacio para conectar, compartir recomendaciones y conocernos entre mujeres lectoras que viven en ZĂŒrich y alrededores.
El enfoque lector del club es amplio: ficciĂłn, fantasĂa y novelas de todo tipo (policiacas, romĂĄnticas, histĂłricasâŠ).
**¿Para quién es?**
Para personas mayores de edad que aman leer y compartir sus libros favoritos.
SerĂĄ un espacio seguro, basado en el respeto, la conexiĂłn y el amor por la lectura.
**¿Qué vas a necesitar?**
En este primer encuentro haremos dinĂĄmicas para conocernos a travĂ©s de **nuestra Ășltima lectura terminada**, asĂ que trae:
- BolĂgrafo o lĂĄpiz y una libreta pequeña.
- Manta de picnic (estaremos en la naturaleza, cerca del rĂo)
- Agua y/o algĂșn snack para ti
- El libro fĂsico o digital del que quieres hablar (OPCIONAL)
**Lugar**:
Blatterwiese (el parque que estĂĄ fuera del Chinagarten) **ConfirmarĂ© unos dĂas antes si, por motivos de clima, cambiamos a una cafeterĂa.** Si no llueve, nos vemos en el lugar indicado. (Revisa los mensajes del evento un par de dĂas antes)
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Outdoor Watercolor Workshop
[â ïž ](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)**[ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/SWsd)or
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**Aquarelle Workshop: Nature Sketching at KĂ€ferberg (nexto to the water fountain)** Explore the beauty of ZĂŒrich through watercolor! Join our weekly Sunday sessions (14:00) at **KĂ€ferberg Grillstelle**. Weâll translate the forest, the Waldhaus, and the people into unique art.
* **Guided Instruction:** Learn to compose surroundings into beautiful paintings.
* **All-Inclusive:** All materials provided for **CHF 40**.
* **Be Prepared:** Bring snacks, a jacket, and something to sit on.
The Fine Print (Keep this at the bottom of any version)
đČ **Stay Updated:** [Join the Event WhatsApp Group ](https://link.social-circle.ch/eTkI)*(Trouble joining? Try opening the link in WhatsApp Web on your desktop)*
**Need help?** Contact Ravi: **076 224 26 99**
**Join the Community:** [More events here](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
**Important Info:**
* No experience requiredâjust your festive spirit!
* Tickets are **non-refundable**.
* Photos may be taken for social media; please inform the organizer if you prefer not to be included.
Free 30-Minute Bodyweight Pilates
Due to the rain forecast for tomorrow evening, Iâm moving the Pilates session to the morning and offering it free of charge.
Join us for a gentle 30-minute bodyweight Pilates session suitable for all fitness levels. Weâll focus on mobility, core strength, posture, and mindful movementâno equipment needed.
After the session, weâll stay together for an international potluck picnic by the lake. Feel free to bring a snack, drink, or dish from your home country (or simply bring something you enjoy). Itâs a great opportunity to meet new people, share food, and enjoy a relaxed morning together.
đ Meet at Kiosk â Glace Tina at Rentenwiese. From there, weâll walk to a quiet spot.
đ§ââïž Bring a yoga mat or towel
đ„ Potluck picnic after the workout
đ Everyone is welcome
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Private Tour World Press Photo 2026
Meet for a private guided tour by a professional guide of the World Press photo 2026 exhibition at the Landesmuseum. After the 1-hour tour we will have time to explore the photos on our own. And whoever wants to enjoy a drink or ice cream in the sunshine together at the lake, letâs go... The tour is 15 CHF per person and an additional 10 CHF entry fee are payable to the museum. See you there?
Deutsch sprechen Niveau B2+
Herzlich willkommen zu unserem wöchentlichen Deutsch-Konversations.
Der Fokus liegt auf freiem Sprechen in einer lockeren, freundlichen AtmosphÀre, ohne Druck und ohne Unterricht.
Das Meetup ist ideal fĂŒr Lernende ab Niveau B2 bis C2, die ihr Deutsch aktiv anwenden möchten. Die Themen entstehen spontan aus dem Alltag, aus aktuellen Ereignissen oder aus VorschlĂ€gen der Teilnehmenden.
Komm vorbei, auch wenn du nur zuhören oder langsam anfangen möchtest!
đą Hier ist die WhatsApp-Nummer, um in Kontakt zu bleiben: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JoQufaeFR2GBXKdt3nSE2I
đ€ł Bitte teile es und folge uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deutsch.sprechen.zurich
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Hier ist der Veranstaltungskalender: https://fasthub.wixsite.com/deutsch/treffen
đŹ Hier ist der temporĂ€re WhatsApp-Link, falls du kommst und chatten möchtest: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmHEWIJ16or1qRqXVyvipe
Professional Development Events This Week
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Play Board and Card Games at the Ey Hof
Welcome to our Board and Card Game Event for all kinds of games from fun/leisure games to heavy strategy onesđ
You are welcome to join whenever you feel like it. You don't have to be there at 5pm. Come whenever it's best for you.
First timer? No board or card game experience? Not to worry. We are happy to explain every game we play đ
You are always welcome to bring your favourite games along.
We collect no dues at the moment but ask attendees to at least buy a drink in the restaurant where we meet, and not to bring thier own food or drink.
Social Summer Kickoff Picnic
Join us for a social picnic to kick off the swim season, and get to know the Zurich lake-loving community.
Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen has easy access to the lake; change rooms; and a basic restaurant to grab a bite.
What to bring:
* swim stuff for dipping (no long-swim planned)
* picnic if you won't grab stuff from the restaurant
* games (e.g. Kubb, Pétanque if you have)
In case of bad weather, stay tuned here for plan B.
See you there!
ZOWSP organising team.
Summer Hatha Yoga and Brunch at Zurich Lake
âïž Summer Hatha Yoga & Brunch in Zurich âïž
Join us for a relaxed and refreshing Hatha Yoga & Summer Brunch on Sunday 31 May in Zurich â in the green area near Wollishofen.
Weâll begin at 10:30 with 1h yoga practice, open to all levels â including beginners.
đ§ Yoga spots are limited to 20 participants. Cost is 25 CHF - please pay via Twint +41 791977702 to save your spot.
đ„ After yoga, weâll stay together from for a relaxed picnic-style brunch. This part is open to everyone â no registration, no fees. Feel free to join us at any time :) Just bring your own food, drinks, and good vibes.
What to bring:
Yoga mat
Comfortable clothes
Water
Your own brunch items đđ„đ§
To stay up to date join the WhatsApp group đż [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT)
SOUND ESCAPE: Breath âą Music âą Relax
**BREATH, MUSIC & A SPACE TO FULLY SWITCH OFF**
đ Date: **Sunday**, **31\. May**
đ Time: **18:00 -20:00**
đïž[Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c9b4f7db-215c-4a5a-8901-511f4905ca47)
đ 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 HardbrĂŒcke, 2 min from Oerlikon)
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What to expect
đŹïž **Breath & movement** to unlock the body
đ” **Deep immersive music journey**
đ« **Conscious connected breathing**
**⥠Emotional release & nervous system reset**
đ§ From stress and overthinking into presence
đ Leave feeling calm, clear & deeply grounded
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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, youâll 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.**
[đ Tickets for this event are sold on Eversports.](https://www.eversports.ch/org/activity/c9b4f7db-215c-4a5a-8901-511f4905ca47)
â ïž Limited spots available â join early to secure your spot.
In case of any questions contact us here:
[WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IguE1nGj7Eg7fbkA3kHr9M?mode=gi_t)
Build Your Coffee Mug | Pottery Workshop
If your morning starts with a homemade coffee⊠why drink it from a mug you randomly bought? đâïž
Join our ceramic workshop and create the coffee mug youâll actually be excited to wake up to.
And if youâre feeling extra brunch-coded, make a matching plate for your croissant moment. đ„âš
**đ Location:** Schaffhauserstrasse 272, 8057 Zurich
**đ Date & Time:** May 31st (Sunday), 10h-12h
**â± Duration:** 2 hours
**đ° Price:** 65 CHF per participant
**What Youâll Learn:**
* Step-by-step guidance to create your own mug
* Decorating and painting your pieces with your own personal style
* Beginner-friendly techniques â no experience needed!â
**Whatâs Included:**
* All clay, paint, and working tools provided
* Kiln firing and glaze to make your piece food safe and ready to use
**All levels welcome** â from complete beginners to clay pros.
Looking for what to do in Zurich on Sunday? Join us!
âš Your future morning self will thank you!
đ§ Email us at [ceramicsonwheels@gmail.com](mailto:ceramicsonwheels@gmail.com) if you have any questions!
Professional Development Events Near You
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Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
PLEASE NOTE!!!
This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch.
All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing).
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On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends.
All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here:
[https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams)
(Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!)
No game development experience required!
If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here:
[https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1)
Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com
with the following:
Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact.
Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates:
[https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## đ€ Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
đĄ About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations â not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption â no guesswork required.
đ ïž What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
đ Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Finding Product Insights
**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose**
Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals⊠all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isnât more data. Itâs often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap.
Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)âs CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behaviorâmoving people, and moving metrics. Youâll learn:
* Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge
* How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change
* Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction
* How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools
This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work.
**About Our Speaker**
[Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Masterâs of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar



























