“In the coldest February, as in every other month in every other year, the best thing to hold on to in this world is each other.”
- Linda Ellerbee
Make the most of all the events on offer and keep up-to-date with last minute additions to our calendar by joining the IWC Belgrade Members Only Facebook Page.
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IWC MID-MONTH REVIEW
Coffee Morning
Many thanks go to BeoBallet for hosting us this month at Ellington's Jazz Bar at the Hyatt Hotel with special guests prima ballerina Nikolina Šinik and pianist Katarina Nikolić, we all had a lovely time catching up together after the winter break.
IWC MAIN EVENTS
"Overcoming Trauma" Workshop
24.02.24 from 10.00 to 17:00 | Budimska 19 (Near Botanical Garden)
Our dear member, Maya Whitworth, extends a warm invitation to all IWC members to participate in her upcoming workshop "Overcoming Trauma". The workshop aims to introduce the latest scientific and comprehensive care in treating trauma and chronic pain using an integrated approach of Clinical Pilates, Body Psychotherapy, and EMDR. It is a holistic and interactive workshop designed to equip and empower you to take control of your health recognising that stress, trauma, and pain are interconnected and can affect all aspects of our lives from our body, mind and relationships with ourselves and others.
The workshop will be exclusive for IWC members and their guests if applicable.
IMPORTANT
- Agenda: Overcoming trauma through mind, body, and soul - Integrative approach of Clinical Pilates, Body Psychotherapy, and EMDR
- Price: 50 EUR per person (Includes 50% discount for IWC members and their guests)
- Limited to 15 IWC Members and their guests only (minimum 12 required - if numbers are not met the event will open to the public)
- Activewear is strongly recommended as we will be exercising and moving during different activities
- Snacks, coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided
During the "Overcoming Trauma" workshop you will learn exercises and methods that will help you regulate your nervous system, alleviate pain, and recognise and release from your body and mind the feelings and fears that are limiting you. The goal of the workshop is to reconnect with ourselves, with our inner voice, and with our repressed emotions so that we can feel relief or gain new insights. It is to embrace the feeling in our bodies that it is safe to be who we are and learn how to feel safe and alive in our bodies again.
Dragana Ivanovic, a famous Serbian psychotherapist and expert in the field, and Maya will lead the workshop and share valuable insights.
You can find more details about Dragana, Maya and their previous workshops HERE!
*Spaces still available!*
CLICK HERE to RSVP by Monday February 19th
Date: Saturday February 24th from 10:00 to 17:00 Location: Budimska 19 Fee: 50 EURCoffee Morning Save the Date
"Security Talk" Workshop
14.03.24 from 10:30 to 11:30 | NALED Lab | Makedonska 30
Every one of us has felt anxious at some point. Whether it is walking home through a poorly lit street or a quiet park, or being approached by unknown people on the street. Abigail Bedson, Regional Overseas Security Manager at the British Embassy, will explain how best to behave in such situations. The Security Talk will focus on women's safety and will cover some high-profile cases from recent years, situational awareness, and crime prevention advice.
Abi was a Police Officer in the UK for almost 22 years and has spent the last four years working for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office as Security Manager for the British Embassy in Dubai and currently as Regional Overseas Security Manager covering the British Embassies of Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Many thanks to our dear member, Executive Director of NALED Violeta Jovanović, for her renewed generosity in hosting this IWC event.
IMPORTANT
- Limited to 20 IWC Members and their guests
CLICK HERE to RSVP by March 10th
Date: Thursday March 14th from 10:30 to 11:30
Location: NALED Lab, Makedonska 30
Fee: Free
Activity Groups
Starting afresh in 2024 we have lots of exciting activities for all our members to get involved with so please click on the link below to get involved, meet friends and make the most of the fabulous city we live in.
*CLICK HERE to see all ACTIVITIES Coming Up!*
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Book Club with Sabine Keiser - Meeting Tuesday February 27th, venue tbd
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Culture Club with Sonia Punin - Sekulić Icon Collection on Friday March 15th
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Hiking Group with Izabela Bonte - Visit Fruška Gora on Thursday February 29th
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Opera Group with Sabine Keiser - Go see Nabucco on Wednesday February 28th
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Pilates with Valerie Lane - Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, get in touch for more details!
CHARITY CORNER
Bazaar Presentation
The IWC Charity Bazaar 2023 was a great success. 41 embassies and country representations participated as exhibitors or prize donors for the raffle, where there were a total of 248 great prizes to be won. We sold 1.560 entrance tickets and 1.677 raffle tickets.
This allowed us to collect 2.577.720 RSD on the day of the event. With the additional donations from various companies and the amount we had left over from sponsoring after covering all costs, the total amount was 4.214.342 RSD (36.020 €). This is a fantastic sum that can now be distributed to projects aimed at empowering women. The detailed financial report on the charity bazaar can be found in the attachment to this newsletter. The media report can be viewed on our website.
Together we have achieved a magnificent result and we would therefore like to thank all the members of the bazaar committee and the many volunteers who made a significant contribution to the success of the charity bazaar. Without your support, this result would not have been possible. Thank you very much!
IWC Merchandise
Available to purchase at Coffee Mornings.
IWC are committed to tackling wider environmental issues such as plastic pollution and waste so let's make 2023/24 a year of change in Belgrade. Products now available for purchase with all proceeds going towards the IWC Charity fund. IWC hope to reduce the amount of waste produced by our events and encourage women in their lives outside of our club.
All available merchandise, as well as the IWC Book - "Belgrade Through the Eyes of Foreigners", will be available to purchase by cash and advanced online payment for distribution at the next Coffee Mornings.
To learn more about the International Women's Club Belgrade visit our website at www.iwc.rs or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If you'd like to contact us, send an email to info@iwc.rs
