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Hi everyone, Let's go for a winter hike in the famous Flims-Laax ski resort, close to Chur. It is a prepared hiking trail so you don't need snowshoes. **Hiking description:** Description: 13 km Altitude difference: +/- 500-700 m **Travel itinerary:** see photo Meeting point: at the destination **Minimum of 5 participants with confirmed donation; max. 15** Mandatory donation of 10 CHF to your favourite charity. To secure your spot or move from the waiting list to the going list, please send me a confirmation of your donation to laurameetup@yahoo.com Alternatively, you can donate here: [Zurich Weekends and Hiking | Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz](https://actnow.redcross.ch/en-GB/project/zurich-weekends-and-hiking?tab=overview) Check out our Facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuDGWwiM/?mibextid=wwXIfr](https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuDGWwiM/?mibextid=wwXIfr) See you, Laura

Details Join us very soon for an exciting day trip by train to the beautiful Christmas market in Konstanz on the shores of Lake Constance at the border with Germany. Info: 📅 Date: Saturday, 20. Dec 2025 📍Meeting Point at Zürich HB under the blue angel at 10:20  Train IR75 to Konstanz, departure at 10:34 sharp, arrival at 11:50 🏠 Return: Train IR75 departing from Konstanz at 18:09, (train available every hour until 23:09) 💸Cost: 34 CHF return (Zurich-Konstanz-Zurich) with Halbtax, free with GA 📲 Join the WhatsApp Chat for more information before and location during the day trip [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LV4K8tTkHcgIHbjze1faD2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LV4K8tTkHcgIHbjze1faD2) Places to go: * The Christmas market, the old town, the city, the lake and its shores, and Mainau island Program: * Shopping, eating, drinking, chatting, exploring, visiting, cruising and more Once we arrive, you are free to go wherever you like in Konstanz. We recommend breaking into groups to explore easily while staying connected. * 4pm, Christmas boat tour (1.5 hours) (optional) Enjoy Lake Constance and its surroundings in a Christmas atmosphere. Tickets for the boat available online and at the office. Price: €16 or €23 with coffee and cake. Seats are limited, reserving early is advised. [https://www.bsb.de/de/bodensee-erlebnisse/rundfahrten/adventsfahrten](https://www.bsb.de/de/bodensee-erlebnisse/rundfahrten/adventsfahrten) * Return by train from Konstanz departing at 18:09 \-\-\- Additional information \-\-\- \-\-\- For the most inspired by Christmas: * From 5pm, Evening Christmas Garden on Mainau island (you will have to stay later than 18:00) Location: 25 minutes by bus from Konstanz train station – details below: During Christmas, the beautiful flower island Mainau transforms itself into a sound and light show. Open from 5pm until 10pm. [https://www.mainau.de/en/home](https://www.mainau.de/en/home) [https://www.christmas-garden.de/mainau/](https://www.christmas-garden.de/mainau/) * Tickets available online and on site. Price: €23 * Drinks and snacks available everywhere on the island. * Plan 1 hour for a quick visit on the island. Direction: * To go there, from Konstanz train station, Bus line 4/13, departure at X:00 and every 30 minutes. * Return, Bus line 13/4, departure at X:03 and every 30 minutes. * Bus day ticket 6.10€, from the bus driver. \-\-\- Sightseeing ideas: * [https://www.visitsealife.com/konstanz/](https://www.visitsealife.com/konstanz/) * [https://www.rosgartenmuseum.de/en/](https://www.rosgartenmuseum.de/en/) * Kulturzentrum Konstanz * Archäologisches Landesmuseum ([https://www.alm-konstanz.de/](https://www.alm-konstanz.de/)) \-\-\- General information about the city of Konstanz: [https://www.constance-lake-constance.com](https://www.constance-lake-constance.com) General information about Lake Constance, aka Bodensee in German, and the four-country region: [https://www.bodensee.eu/en](https://www.bodensee.eu/en) \-\-\- \-\-\- What to bring: * Passport * Money (Euros) * Warm Clothes / Appropriate clothing based on the weather forecast Your first Day Trip? Here is a Zurich Together Day Trip example video: [Link](https://youtube.com/shorts/lzlcK-I9rjY?si=GiQj2B92G4xjOwZg) Please remember that each participant is responsible for their own safety during the hike/trip. The organizer / Zurich Together will not be held liable for any injuries or inconveniences that may occur during the event.

**Unique this time: Bingo Ice Breaking + Niederdorf Christmas Market + Last party at Widder Garage before they shut down.** Let's celebrate this unique nightlife Tour through the bars and pubs of Zurich! Join us for an unforgettable night of bar-hopping! Get ready to meet new people and have a fantastic time with our Pub Crawl Tour. **What to expect**: A fun night with a group of expats and locals that would like to socialize and spend the night together. Tour-guides will take you to 3 different venues, organize some games, distribute neon glow sticks and make the night entertaining :) **When**: Every Saturday - Meet @ 9pm **Where**: 2.Akt Zürich **Price**: from 25.- incl. welcome snacks, shots, club entries **Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/PC-20-12-25 (pls buy tickets in advance) **WhatsApp Group**:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb) (Join for updates & pics) **Group size**: 35 people in average **Free Language Exchange for Pub Crawl ticket-holders:** If you come 1 hour earlier, you can participate to the Language Exchange. We encourage you to join both to have more time getting into the atmosphere and for the ease to meet new people. Looking forward to seeing you all again!! Sébastien, Fernando, Eliseo More information: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/) Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pubcrawlzurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pubcrawlzurich)

Join us for 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. Mäng is 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?** * People feeling stuck or unsure of their next steps * Those tired of repeating the same emotional patterns and looking for inspiration and clarity * Anyone curious about deeper transformation without spending years on it 🧭 No prior experience needed — just bring your question or theme. 🕒 **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

**Unique this time: Bingo Ice Breaking Games!** 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-20-12-25 (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 Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour starting from the same place at 10PM. Language Exchange participant get a 10fr discount when buying the combo-ticket online. Your Event Hosts Sébastien & Katja, Fernando, Eliseo 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)

**Join us for a refreshing Saturday morning cold-water swim at Katzensee!** We’ll meet at **9:00 AM** at the usual spot by the lake, do a short warm-up, and then go into the water together. All levels are welcome — beginners and experienced winter swimmers. **What to bring:** * warm hat * towel * water shoes (optional) * warm clothes for after the swim * a thermos with tea (optional) We’ll swim for a short time, enjoy the fresh morning energy, and warm up together afterwards. If you’re ready to start your weekend with nature, cold water, and good people — join us!

Ready to recharge in nature ? Let’s enjoy snow-shoeing and brunch together through breathtaking trails at Queen of mountains - Rigi. If you would like to enjoy and try snow-shoeing (no prior experience required) together with a typical Alpine brunch in a Swiss hut then join me on this adventure. Insider tip. **What awaits you:** * Panoramic views * Snowshoeing * Alpine Brunch in a Swiss hut * Recharge from nature * Positive vibes, shared snacks & connections >Date: Sunday, 21.12.2025 >Duration: 4–5 hours >Distance: ~7 km >Elevation: ~500m >First meeting point: Zurich HB under the blue Angel @ 07:50 🎟 **Limited 20 Spots and confirmed against ticket only**: [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/leisure-excursions/trip/snowshoe-brunch-in-swiss-hut-recharge-from-nature-7399349236066710852.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/leisure-excursions/trip/snowshoe-brunch-in-swiss-hut-recharge-from-nature-7399349236066710852.html) _Two types of tickets:_ 1. Brunch with snowshoe rental. 2. Brunch without snowshoe rental - you bring your own snowshoe. Ticket includes only the event and not transport, no extra food or drinks. *Tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable. Details & coordination in our WhatsApp group (only for confirmed participants). **What to bring:** * Winter shoes, no high heels. * Snow-proof clothing, layers of clothing recommended. * Water/tea/juice * Snacks, fruits, nuts to share * Sunglasses, hat & gloves * Hiking Poles. * A relaxed weekend mood >keeping this circle small & special experience. _Disclaimer: Each participant is responsible for his capabilities, equipment, safety, health, allergies, judgement, knowledge and insurance cover. The Organiser will not be held responsible for any problem that may arise during or after the event._

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 :)

The **[world’s first multi-level party experience](https://7vibesjourney.com/tickets/zurich/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_publikation&utm_campaign=xtra25)** and evening clubbing community is back at X-tra Zurich for its 8 year anniversary. Experience the magic of the Journey in the heart of Zurich together with hundreds of new friends who have an ear for different music genres, love to dance, enjoy art, crave fantasy and live a conscious lifestyle. For all the info about this unique evening festival, acts, artists and floors, [click here.](https://7vibesjourney.com/tickets/zurich/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_publikation&utm_campaign=xtra25) This dancefloor through seven music genres is simply out of this world. (presale only) [See for yourself here with a short video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yyQo5uRcy8) **[More info & Tickets](https://7vibesjourney.com/tickets/zurich/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_publikation&utm_campaign=xtra25)** [https://7vibesjourney.com/tickets/zurich](https://7vibesjourney.com/tickets/zurich/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event_publikation&utm_campaign=xtra25)

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: Yoga Nest Zürich at Oerlikon, Wattstrasse 3, 8050 Zürich ✨ Registration is required via [Yoga Nest Eversports page](https://www.eversports.ch/s/yoga-nest-1) See you in the hammock :)

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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. 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."

First Sundays are free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. Sunday, January 4th, is also the last day The Palm House will be open before renovations begin. Let’s meet, enjoy a respite from January weather, and wander the gardens. Free neanthe bella palms are available to guests, beginning at 10am, while supplies last. Afterwards, we can visit the nearby East Market (212 Kelton Avenue).

This is a free, in person meeting. 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.

# **Band: Firefly Trace, caller Kenny Greer** Beginner lesson at 7:30, regular dancing begins at 8:00 **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!

Help us ringing New Year’s Eve with our traditional bowling Meetup and Bar crawl with Central Ohio friends. Sequoia has reserved 8 lanes for us at $15 per Person which includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling and shoes!! Bowling begins promptly at 9 PM. Please arrive early. See you there! Yes