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Open Doors of Cultural Associations
Open Days Ciao Table
Saturday 5 September 2025, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM at the Maghetti District, Lugano.
Do you want to discover non-profit cultural associations in the area?
The event, organised by Ciao Table, offers the chance to explore board games, dancing, a theatre workshop with Elena Andreoni, a music therapy workshop with Paolo Devid and a cooperative game with Amnesty International, whilst finding out about the activities organised throughout the year by local organisations.
Social Research Prize awarded to Veronica Witte, 29 May 2026
Friday 29 May 2026, 18:00 at the Auditorium of the University of Italian Switzerland, Via Buffi 13, Lugano
Awarding of the prize to Veronica Witte, Associate Scientist at the University of Leipzig and Group Leader in the Department of Neurology at the Max Planck Institute.
How can we create more opportunities for social connection in Lugano?
Informal meeting open to all
Monday 13 April 2026, 18:00 Bistrot Maraini, Via Massagno 36, Lugano.
How can we create more opportunities for social connection in Lugano?
The event, organised by Ciao Table, focuses on creating opportunities for social connection in Lugano, both for long-term residents and for those who have recently moved there.
How to maintain serenity in our relationships
Experiential seminar.
Saturday 29 November 2025, 10:00-12:00 at the Bellinzona Cantonal Library, Viale Stefano Franscini 30A.
How to maintain serene relationships, both professionally and personally, even where bullying occurs?
Through simulations and role-playing exercises, participants will be offered useful tools to react effectively.
When we witness bullying... how should we react?
Experiential seminar.
Friday 21 November 2025, 18:00-19:30 at the Congress Centre, Room D, Piazza Indipendenza 4, Lugano.
With simulations and exercises also designed for work and friendship contexts, the seminar offers useful tools for recognising dysfunctional relationship dynamics – often subtle and difficult to grasp – and for seeking effective solutions. Led by psychotherapists Piera Serra and Danilla Frei.
Maintain serenity in our relationships
Experiential workshop.
Saturday 15 November, 10:00-12:00 at La Filanda, Via Industria 5, Mendrisio.
Through practical exercises, simulations, and role-playing designed for professional and friendly contexts, participants will learn to identify problematic situations – often subtle and difficult to recognise – and to seek the most effective solutions. Led by psychotherapists Piera Serra and Danilla Frei.
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