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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.

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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.

**Brief description:** Starting our journey in Walenstadt, we set off on a spectacular hike along the northern part of the Walensee towards Weesen. The trail leads us through forests and along rocky paths, rewarding us with magnificent panoramic views of the lake and the majestic Churfirsten mountain range. Along the way, we will hike through the charming, car-free village of Quinten with its unique Mediterranean flair, and then pass the Seerenbach Falls, one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Switzerland, before finally reaching our destination in Weesen. During our break in Quinten, we can go for a refreshing swim in the lake and enjoy lunch in some of the restaurants. **Komoot Link:** [https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2988439408](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2988439408) **Key data** Length: 20,1 km Ascent: 730 m Descent: 720 m Duration without breaks: approx. 6:52 hours Technical difficulty: according to Komoot SAC T2. SAC T2: Mountain hiking trail - Trail with a clear route throughout. Terrain is steep in places. Risk of falling cannot be ruled out. Elementary sure-footedness. Elementary sense of direction. **Arrival and departure** Meeting point: 8:30 Zürich HB under the blue angel 8:43 S25 from Zürich HB track 7 to Ziegelbrücke 9:28 S17 to Walenstadt Start of Hike: 9:46 in Walenstadt **Breaks** We plan to take a short break about every hour. Around 12:00, we’ll take a 30-minute break for anyone who wants to have lunch. We expect to arrive in Quinten around 15:00 and take a longer break there of about 60 minutes. Anyone who wants to can have lunch at a restaurant, drink coffee, eat ice cream, or go swimming. Since this is a fairly long hike, please make sure to bring plenty of food and drinks. **Disclaimer** Important Notice This is NOT a guided tour, but an informal meetup of individuals acting on their own responsibility. Participation is at your own risk. Each participant is solely responsible for: * assessing the requirements and difficulty of the hike, * evaluating their own fitness and capabilities, * ensuring adequate equipment (boots, clothing, Sun cream, tick repellent etc.) and sufficient insurance coverage, * checking the weather forecast in advance. In case professional rescue services are required, each participant will be responsible for the costs. The organizer accepts no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, or death that may result directly or indirectly from this event. The organizer does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the hike description. By joining this hike, you agree to the terms stated above. **Image license** (example image, not from the tour) GeminiAI generated

[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/fqGX)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/fqGX)** or **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** **Make New Friends this Sunday** Join us for a relaxed forest walk focused on great conversations, not intense hiking. We’ll match you with new friends for one-on-one chats – no small talk, just real connection. It’s the perfect Sunday to move your body, breathe fresh air, and meet like-minded people! ☯️ **Coming alone? That’s totally fine!** We’ll match you with people who share your vibe using the Social Circle app - we will introduce you to it during the event **Stay in the loop:** Join our WhatsApp group for updates and the live meeting location on the day: [https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU](https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU) *If the link doesn’t open on your phone, try using WhatsApp Web on your computer.* **Timeline** * ⏰ **11:45** – Meet under the big clock at Zurich Main Station (HB) * **12:15** – Take line 10 up to Uetliberg * **12:40** – Arrival at the top and quick icebreakers to get things flowing * ️ **13:00** – Walk through the forest (panorama trail) with one-on-one matchups (we switch partners along the way) Enjoy live music with Annebel Personeni * ️ **14:30** – Arriving at Restaurant Felsenegg and head back to the city **What to Bring** * Your smartphone for the friend-matching * Comfy shoes for forest trails * Water and a small snack to keep your energy up Let’s make your Sunday social, simple, and refreshing! **Disclaimer** Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers. By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle’s social media channels and those of our partners. Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it’s your responsibility to catch up with the group. A live location will be shared in the event's WhatsApp chat to help you reconnect. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

EXPERIENCE PHILOSOPHICAL SYNCRETISM, INNER ALCHEMY, AND GAME SPIRIT. Try a live (private) session of **Mäng (offline in Zürich or online worldwide)**, a powerful self-exploration game that helps uncover hidden mental scripts and rewire the way you think, feel and act. It is a tool for a really **profound change** that follows the four stages of inner alchemy. A modernized version of an ancient contemplative practice, reimagined as a transformational tool based on psychological insight, symbolic logic, and inner strategy, it is not therapy or coaching in the traditional sense. Instead, it’s an immersive deep-dive into the unconscious mind through metaphor and archetype with a game spirit. 💡 **How it works:** Mäng is built on four stages of real, lasting change: 1. **Discovery** – Identify limiting beliefs and internal programs 2. **Uninstallation** – Let go of outdated patterns 3. **Design** – Create new mental strategies 4. **Integration** – Embed them into your deeper awareness You’ll be guided through this process by the **Master of Mäng**, who offers structure, questions, and insight, while you remain the one making all decisions and discoveries. 🌿 **Who is this for?** For everyone (regardless of beliefs, age, gender, etc.), but more than anyone - for those who didn't find answers or sufficient depth in pop coaching and psychology. 🕒 **Important:** This is a deep game. A full session lasts **4 hours**. Time slots are defined individually. Contact me directly to get an appointment. Price for newbies: 250 CHF

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.

Heartfulness bietet eine Entspannungs- und Meditationstechnik, in deren Zentrum das Herz steht. Heartfulness ist eine weltweite, nichtkommerzielle Bewegung, die es Menschen ermöglicht, Frieden in sich selbst zu erfahren und mit anderen zu teilen. Fühlst du dich gestresst? Ist es schwierig, den Kopf zur Ruhe zu bringen? Möchtest du lernen, mit einer einfachen Technik und auf natürliche Art und Weise intuitives Wissen und Verstand ins Gleichgewicht zu bringen? Klarheit und innere Ausgeglichenheit sind die Folge. Wir freuen uns darauf, dir diese wunderbare Meditations- und Entspannungstechnik nahebringen zu können! Es ist völlig kostenlos und wird nur von ehrenamtlichen Trainern angeboten. Herzlich Willkommen! (http://www.heartfulness.org/) Heartfulness offers a unique relaxation and meditation technique, which focuses on the heart. Heartfulness is a worldwide, non-profit movement, which allows everyone to experience peace within himself and to share it with others. Are you feeling stressed? Is it difficult to calm the mind? Would you like to learn with the help of a simple technique and in a natural way to balance intuitive knowledge and your mind? In consequence you will feel a great deal of clarity and serenity as immediate effects. We are happy to share this wonderful meditation and relaxation technique. This meditation is always offered by trainers, who volunteer their time, so it is completely free of charge. All are welcome!

**Deep Rest & Relaxation Circle – Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing** *(By donation – all are welcome)* You’re warmly invited to a nourishing relaxation circle designed to help you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself. Together we’ll explore deep rest through gentle yoga, effortless Yoga Nidra meditation (practiced lying down), and soothing sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls — all held in a friendly, supportive circle. This is a space to pause, breathe, and return to your heart, your inner calm, and your natural intuition. **This practice can support:** * Relief from stress, anxiety, and tension * Deep relaxation and nervous system reset * Better sleep * Emotional balance and uplift * Greater clarity, confidence, and creativity * Enhanced intuition * Meaningful, heart-centred connections with others ### What to expect **🌿 Gentle, Nourishing Yoga** Slow, accessible movements to release tension, support energy flow, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom and vitality. **🌙 Yoga Nidra (guided deep rest)** A zero-effort meditation practiced lying down. Yoga Nidra allows the body and mind to fully rest and restore, helping to calm the nervous system, release anxiety, improve sleep, and gently unwind exhaustion and overwhelm. **🔔 Sound Healing** Tibetan singing bowls guide you into deep presence and relaxation. The vibrations support the release of tension, stress, fatigue, and emotional holding, creating an optimal state for rest and self-healing. Everything is provided — just bring comfortable clothes and an open heart. **Contribution:** Suggested donation: **30.–** If cost is a barrier, please contribute what you can — everyone is welcome. **Booking:** Please WhatsApp or text me on **078 246 50 91** to join, as I don’t use Meetup regularly and bookings are managed via WhatsApp. More info: **[www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org)** I look forward to sharing this peaceful, nourishing time together. With love, **Myriam** 💛

Looking for a fun, relaxed way to **meet new people in Zurich**? DOPI is our most-loved Saturday game night — social, playful, and easy to join at beautiful 25Hours Hotel lobby (***not langstrasse one***) ***[DOPI Saturday PASS (Chose the right Ticket date)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)*** 🎉 What’s waiting for you * 🎲 **Table Top Zone :** 3**0+ curated board games** — easy to learn, fun to play . Check our website for more Game details. Limited to 30 Spots . Early arrival suggested. * ⚡ **Action zone:** Join others and socialize over Foosball (table football) • 🎱 Pool • 🏓 Table tennis (Around the World with **Party Vibe).** * 🧠 **Friendly game masters** — rules explained, no stress * 🍕 **Food & drinks on location** (RIBELLI) * 🎁 **Surprise Challenge** or 🍻 relaxed after-DOPI drinks * **Joining Alone :** We are always here to welcome and help you join a table 🎟️[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)**[DOPI Saturday Pass – Regular (CHF 10)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)** Full access to DOPI: board games, table tennis, pool, foosball & the full social vibe. Games explained, friendly crowd, relaxed Saturday energy guaranteed. ⭐ **[Annual DOPI Legends Pass (CHF 100)](https://eventfrog.ch/DOPISERIES26)** VIP access to **20+ DOPI events** — save **CHF 100 (50% or more)** over single tickets. Includes access to our **private Legends WhatsApp group** for priority updates & perks. 💛 The vibe Cozy, social, and welcoming. Perfect for **expats, locals, solo joiners, and groups**. **Come curious. Leave connected.** ✨ That’s the DOPI way.

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/v4ED) or** **[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)** 🎉 **Pub Quiz Night** 🎉 Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you! Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: [https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l](https://link.social-circle.ch/vo0l) 📍 **Location:** BOHO 💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a prize for the winning team 🍾) 👥 **How Teams Work:** 🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got! 🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers 🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance 🏆 **What’s in it for you?** Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory. 💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.** Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️ ​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)

**Zum Mond und zurück: Was ist die Mathematik dahinter?** Nach einer erfolgreichen Wasserlandung im Pazifischen Ozean wurde **Artemis II** zur ersten bemannten Mission seit über 50 Jahren, die den Mond umrundet und wieder zur Erde zurückgekehrt ist. **Dahinter steckt jede Menge Mathematik.** Warum starten Raketen möglichst nahe am Äquator? Warum gibt es nur ein kurzes „Startfenster“? Wie berechnet man die Flugbahn eines Raumfahrzeugs? Und wann genau muss eine Rakete ihre Triebwerke für ein Manöver zünden? Mit **nur grundlegenden Mathematikkenntnissen** und einem neugierigen Geist entdecken Sie die faszinierende Mathematik hinter **einer Reise zum Mond und zurück**. Begleiten Sie uns zu einem Abend voller Entdeckung und orbitalem Denken. In **Volketswil** heisst es: **we have lift-off**. **Tickets** * Ab 16 Jahren: CHF 25 bei Voranmeldung via info@volkibrains.ch, CHF 30 CHF an der Abendkasse * Bis 15 Jahre: kostenlos **Ort:** Chappeli – Schulstube, Alte Gasse 5, 8604 Volketswil **Datum:** 30\. Mai 2026\, 18:00–19:30 Uhr \(Türöffnung 17:45 Uhr\)

**Registration required [HERE](https://events.wwf.ch/de/day-of-good-deeds-clean-up-by-the-international-volunteers-zurich-4a6vVj1bwn/)!** Switzerland is considered a very clean country. What not everyone knows: We also have a waste problem with a considerable impact on nature and the environment. On the Day of Good Deeds, we want to counteract this and carry out a clean-up together. To begin with, we hear an expert talk about the specific situation of waste and recycling in the city of Zurich. Our guest is Andreas Lindau, Head of the Circular Economy Group from the City of Zurich. **Program** From 8.45 on: Arrival, welcome-Croissant (offered) 9.00: Start with an expert talk, Andreas Lindau, Head of the Circular Economy Group from the City of Zurich, 30' 9.30: Start Clean-up, 90' 11.00: Conclusion, sorting and weighing the waste Approx. 11.30: End **Requirements for participation** Good physical condition. **Food and drink** Please bring sufficient drinks with you. Snacks will be provided. **What to bring/equipment** Good shoes, sturdy clothing, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses or rain gear depending on the weather, your own (filled) water bottle, work gloves (if available) **Comments** The event must be canceled in the event of flooding or thunderstorms. You will be informed by email. The Day of Good Deeds is an initiative by Coop.

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

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.

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 Master’s 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\.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

**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 isn’t more data. It’s 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/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll 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)

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. 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. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

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). \-\-\- 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)