SPORT & FITNESS

Badminton

The badminton group gets together for an hour of exercise and fun on the badminton court on Monday mornings in Dübendorf. The sports centre offers plenty of free parking, is close to bus, tram and rail stops (Stettbach) and has a crèche. And after all that exercise… we’re ready for our coffee. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate player, what better way is there to start the week and make friends? Come join us!

Contact Info:

Lory Salgado (Co-chair)

Email: salsal@bluewin.ch

Jana Stillhard (Co-chair)

Email: janastillhard@yahoo.de

Fitness Walking

Come join us every Tuesday morning at 9.10 a.m. in all weather at the car entrance of the parking lot across from the Park im Grüene, Rüschlikon (far end of Migros Parkside). We then enjoy a 1½ hour energetic walk in the forest and farmland near Park im Grüene. After the walk, we will have coffee in the park's restaurant. There is ample parking available (A3, exit Thalwil) or you may come by Bus 156 or 165.

Contact Info:

Louise Lambert (Co-chair)

Tel: 079 891 9352

Email: louiselambert@outlook.com

Cristina Coffaro (Co-chair)

Tel: 044 715 68 04

Email:  aborruso1@gmail.com

Friday Hikes

We are a fun-loving group of members who enjoy the outdoors and good company, while getting in a bit of fitness. We hike in Zurich and surrounding areas every Friday. We usually take a morning train from central Zürich to our starting point. We then hike for about 3 to 4 hours in all, stopping for lunch (a picnic in summer, a restaurant in winter) on the way. A great way to make friends, get fit and see the beautiful countryside our local region has to offer.

Contact Info:

Elaine Vautier (Chair)

Email: fridayhikes@ziwa.com

Line Dancing Workout

Line dancing with a difference – that’s us! Our repertoire includes rumba, cha-cha, mambo, folk, as well as country and western line dancing… and much more. The music is guaranteed to make your feet itch for the dance floor; the choreography is good for your concentration and the melodies can raise your serotonin level. In other words, we move and have fun. At the end of the session, we do yoga-based stretching and relaxation with calm and meditative music.

Contact Info:

Tess Nievergelt (Chair)

Tel: 044 724 0786

Email: tessnievergelt@gmail.com

Pop-Up Full-Day Hikes

You know the feeling. The weather is just gorgeous and you are just itching to go for a hike. That's where ZIWA Pop-Up hikes come in. We love planning hikes at short notice, when the weather looks good, and that’s how we operate. Sign up to our mailing list and you will receive details of hikes a few days before the hike takes place. This way, we have a better idea of the weather conditions and only plan hikes when the weather looks good! We try to offer all-day hikes that take us to some of the most beautiful areas in Switzerland. Some will be easy and others will be more challenging. Give it a go!

Contact Info:

Margaret Dane (Chair)

Email: popuphiking@ziwa.com.

WalknTalk in Meilen

"I'd like to lose weight/feel fitter/get out in the fresh air/tone up/lift my spirits/make friends..."

How many times have you said or thought something like this and done nothing about it? Well now's your chance to make changes! We meet every Wednesday morning in Meilen wearing walking shoes and a smile! We walk up to and along the Panoramaweg and make a round trip back down to the station, taking in the scenery and chatting along the way. We don't rush, but we walk with purpose. Our walk takes about an hour and a half, split equally between uphill, downhill and on the level. Afterwards we have a coffee in a local cafe. The walk takes place whatever the weather. Bring poles if you like, and come alone or with your baby in a baby sling or your dog.

During the summer we also continue afterwards with a swim for those who wish. It’s a 5 min walk down to Meilen Badi for a swim in the lake and a picnic lunch. A great way to cool down, don't you think? Entrance to the Badi is CHF4. No need to register, just turn up with your swimsuit and towel.

Contact Info:

Jennifer Quayle (Chair)

Tel: 076 796 30 42

Email: jennyquayle25@googlemail.com

Jena Hannam (Co-chair)

Email: janehannam@icloud.com