"April showers bring forth May flowers" - Proverb
As we head into the warmer months we hope all our members are enjoying blooming flowers and pockets of sunshine wherever you go.
Sadly we are experiencing an increasing amount of no-shows to our events with only 35% of sign-ups turning up to our lastest event. Often this is without any communication regarding cancellation. We feel this reflects poorly on the IWC and it's reputation with prospective partners and so we will therefore be looking into ways to monitor attendance and introduce steps to prevent this from happenning in the future.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, to be in the know about spontaneous events, learn about offers from our business partners and hear about IWC activities. If you have an idea for an event, contact us any time! We always love to hear from our members.
IWC MAIN EVENTS
April Coffee Morning
21.04.2023 at 10:30 | Mexican Residence | Mihaila Mike Jankovica 10A (Botićeva 10A)
Our dear President Eun Hai, invites IWC Members to experience “Flavours of Mexico” at the Residence of Mexico in Dedinje. Here we will be treated to a presentation of Pinata as well as get the chance to attempt to break the Pinata ourselves. We will then have a lesson in Mexican folk dance before tasting an array of delicious Mexican treats!
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Presentation of Pinata and break the pinata.
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Mexican food buffet
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Crash course of Mexican folk dance
IMPORTANT
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Limited to 70 IWC Members only
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As this is a garden event please dress appropriately
Date: Friday April 21st at 10:30
Location: Mexican Residence, Mihaila Mike Jankovica 10A (Botićeva 10A)
SWAG
You can take part in this action by preparing a gift box according to these instructions. Please then bring your gift box to the April Coffee morning or deliver your box to Katarina's house by April 26th.
SAVE THE DATE
General Assembly
19.05.2023 | Metropol Palace | Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 69
UPCOMING EVENTS: April
Azerbaijan Cultural Event
19.04.2023 at 18:00 | Madlena Art Palace | Bulevar Kneza Aleksandra Karađorđevića 53
The embassy of Azerbaijan invites IWC Members to a cultural exhibition entitled "Azerbaijan - Land of Fire" at Madlena Art Palace.
- Exhibition "Karabakh" National Azerbaijani Costumes by Azerbaijani Designer Gulnara Khalilova
- Exhibition "Azerkhalcha" Traditional Azerbaijani Carpets
- Exhibition "Gurama" Patchwork and Quilts - wall hangings and furniture by Mrs. Leyla Khasiyeva
- Exhibition of ink drawings & abstract paintings inspired by the architecture of Baku & beauty of Absheron Peninsula by an Azerbaijani artist Yevgeniya Turkoglu
- Exhibition of Handmade toy characters inspired by Azerbaijani and international folklore tales from an Azerbaijani artist Diana Isayeva
CLICK HERE to RSVP by April 18th
Date: Wednesday April 19th at 18:00
Location: Madlena Art Palace, Bulevar Kneza Aleksandra Karađorđevića 53
Book Club
25.04.2023 at 10:30 | Babe Hotel | Vase Pelagića 12a, Senjak
On Tuesday April 25th, the book club will be meeting to discuss Mario Vargas Llosa "Harsh Times" (Tiempos Recios, Burma Vremena). Also in April, we will have a meet and greet with the author of "My Husband", Rumena Bužarovska. Exact date to be confirmed.
Next books on our short list:
- "Iron Curtain" by Vesna Goldsworthy
- "The Find" by Anna M Holmes
- "Mothers and Daughters" by Vedrana Rudan
Date: Tuesday April 25th at 10:30
Location: Babe Hotel, Vase Pelagića 12a, Senjak
Viminacium Tour
26.04.23 from 09:00 to 15:00 | 96.3k from Belgrade | 1hr 18min
One of the most important Roman sights in this part of Europe. This archaeological site used to spread on 440 hectares and it was the capital of the Roman province Upper Mesia. Viminacium flourished between the 1st and 4th century a.d. And from a military camp (Castrum) became one of the biggest cities where east meets west. Many interesting archaeological sites were found such as Roman necropolis, antic baths, amphitheaters and also some rare frescoes are preserved there. We will stop in Mammoth Park to see the exhibition Mammoth Vika whose fully preserved skeleton is one of the few in the world.
- The cost of transportation will be divided among participants
- Entrance and English guide fee 660 dinars per person. The tour will start at 11 am and it will last one and a half hours.
- Bring your lunch and we will have a picnic after the tour.
IMPORTANT
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660 rsd per person + transport costs (€250 for 20 seat minivan - the cost of transportation will be divided among participants)
Date: Wednesday April 26th from 09:00 to 15:00
Meeting Point: Bus stop on the main road in front of The Museum of Yugoslavia
Walking Group: Red Star Stadium
27.04.23 at 10:00 | Rajko Mitić Stadium | Ljustice Bogdana 1a
The walking group is taking a walk inside the Red Star Belgrade Stadium (Crevna Zvezda). On the 27th of April 2023 at 10:00 am we will walk the football players’ journey towards the field, the tunnels from & to the changing rooms, TV/media corner and every nook and cranny of the stadium which spectators are not given the privilege to experience except for from the spectators chairs and the museum. At 10am we will meet up in front of the stadium, at the statue of Rajko Mitić. The Public Relation, Aleksandra and her colleague will guide us first inside the museum, to the VIP lounge and the walk continues.
The walk is about 3 km and we will climb lots of steps. So please dress appropriately, no skirts and dresses, no heels but only comfortable sports shoes and long pants. If you have anything red do come in Red & White. The visit will last about 2hrs to 2.5hrs. We will end our tour with some coffee and cake specially made for IWC by HomeMade Company at their VIP Lounge. We might meet the Crvena zvezda Female Football Team too on this day. The walk is open to all international friends and non IWC members.
CLICK HERE to RSVP by April 23rd
Date: Thursday April 27th from 10:00 to 12:30
Meeting Point: Rajko Mitić Stadium, Ljustice Bogdana 1a, Belgrade
Holistics Group: Gong Therapy
27.04.23 from 19:30 to 21:30 | Savski Nasip
The holistic approach group is offering another Gong Therapy on April 27th in the evening at 19:30 with Ana Tomic.
Prepare yourself for a better sleep and get rid of the stress of the day.
Date: Thursday April 27th from 19:30 to 21:30
Location: Savski Nasip
Fee: 2.000rsd
UPCOMING EVENTS: May
Art Museum Visit
10.05.23 at 10:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art | Ušće 10, Blok 15
On May 10th, 2023, We will visit the exhibition City: A Place of identity. An exhibition of works from the Museum of Contemporary Art collection. This exhibition problematizes how the urban environment can be observed as a place where identity is not only basic or essential but also artistic.
About 130 works from the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art will be presented in the exhibition, from the following artists:
Marko Čelebonović, Mića Popović, Neša Paripović, Milica Tomić, Sava Šumanović, Ivan Tabaković, Jasmina Cibić, Krsto Hegedušić, Vasa Pomorišac, Dušan Džamonja, Srđan Đile Marković, Bojan Bem, Petar Omčikus, Balint Sombati, Zoran Todorović, Mihael Milunović, Srđan Apostolović, Biljana Đurđević, Radoš Antonijević, Dragoslav Krnajski, Milorad Bata Mihajlović and many others.
The curators of the exhibition are: MA Una Popović, Svetlana Mitić, Mr. Mišela Blanuša, Žaklina Ratković, Ph.D. Rajka Bošković
Date: Wednesday May 10th at 10:00
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, Ušće 10, Blok 15, Belgrade
Fee: 600 RSD 1-10 members or 450 RSD 11 members and up
US Breakfast
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11.05.23 from 09:30-11:30 | US Residence | Užička 44
IWC Member and spouse to the US Ambassador, Julie Hill, has kindly invited us all to enjoy breakfast in her garden. Please join us on what will be a relaxed occassion to meet other members and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the US Residence.
IMPORTANT
- Open to 120 IWC members and their guests only
- As this is a garden event please dress appropriately
Date: Thursday May 11th from 09:30 to 11:30
Location: US Residence, Užička 44
Mrs Hill's focus is Sports Diplomacy and asks that, in co-operation with SWAG, members please bring sports equipment to be given out to unprivileged youth in Serbia.
Examples: soccer balls, footballs, tennis balls, baseballs, gloves, sports clothing
UPCOMING TRIP
Holistics Group:
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06.06.23 from 11:00 to 18:00 | Casa di Lavanda, Slankamen | 76k from Belgrade | 1hr
Are you looking forward to escaping Belgrade for one day? On Tuesday, June 6th the Holistic approach group is organising a "holistic day off" at a house (Casa di Lavanda) in Slankamen with a wonderful view of the Danube.
This is what you can expect:
- Workshops with Irina Decermic (to read more about her biography, please see her homepage: irinadecermic.com)
- Awake your energy and connect to your body through dancing
- Release your stress through a drumm therapy
- Free your voice with sound and get rid of unnecessary programs that hold you back in your live
- Enjoy a sound bath
IMPORTANT
- Open to 15 IWC Members only
- The price excludes transport (if we would go by minibus, the costs of 210€ can be devided among participants; or we go by our own cars - to be communicated via whatssapp group of participants)
- There is an option that we could arrive earlier and use the heated swimming pool as well before we start the program at 11:00 or even stay longer and use the swimming pool
CLICK HERE to ENQUIRE by April 30th
Date: Tuesday June 6th from 11:00 to 18:00
Location: Casa di Lavanda, Slankamen
Fee: €120 includes: house rental, our teacher Irina and food/beverages (vegetarian options available)
The price excludes transport (if we would go by minibus, the costs of €210 can be devided among participants; or we go by our own cars - to be communicated via whatsapp group of participants)
ANNOUNCEMENT
Membership Benefits
Please find attached a special offer to IWC members by one of our business partners.
Interested in what other benefits are available as an IWC member? Then just have a look at our website.
CLICK HERE to find all benefits listed and sorted by category
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