“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” - Charles Dickens

With the weather so changeable, look to the IWC calendar to keep you busy both indoors and out over the coming weeks.

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

Art Palace Madlena

03.03.2023 at 18:00 | Art Palace Madlena | Bulevar Kneza Aleksandra Karađorđevića 53

The Embassy of Georgia in close co-operation and partnership with “Art Palace Madlena” is organising a cultural event: “Georgia - an oasis of ancient European heritage.”

The cultural celebration will showcase national folk dance and national polyphonic singing by the National Ballet and Choir of Georgia, as well as an exhibition of unique traditional Georgian costumes and alphabet. 

IMPORTANT

• Only 10 spaces left!

CLICK HERE to RSVP now!

Time: March 3rd at 18:00

Place: Art Palace Madlena, Bulevar Kneza Aleksandra Karađorđevića 53

Art Palace Madlena Tours

13th, 14th & 15th March at 18:00 | Art Palace Madlena | Bulevar Kneza Aleksandra Karađorđevića 53

Carefully collected by Madlena Zepter, founder of Zepter International alongside her husband Philip Zepter, the contents of the new impressive Madlena Art Palace are a unique accumulation of art, crafts, historical artifacts and much more. 

IWC are immensely lucky to also be offered private guided tours of Art Palace Madlena on the following dates - March 13th, 14th and 15th. These tours are limited to no more than 15 members each so sign up quick to secure your place.

CLICK HERE to RSVP for the Tour on the 13th

CLICK HERE to RSVP for the Tour on the 14th

CLICK HERE to RSVP for the Tour on the 15th

IMPORTANT

• Sign up by March 8th
• 15 IWC members per tour

March Coffee Morning

07.03.2023 at 10:00 | The Legacy of Petar Lubarda Museum | Iličićeva 1

IWC Members are invited to Spring Celebrations from around the world at The Legacy of Petar Lubarda Museum where we will be given a tour of Lubarda’s works and enjoy a small buffet and gift in honor of International Women’s Day.

Members will also be treated to a brief presentation given by three inspirational women about being women within their fields and their lives in Belgrade.

• Karmen Špiljak, a writer

• Zoe Kida, a singer

• Sanja Radivojevic, a lawyer at the Center for Human Rights in Serbia

IMPORTANT

• Only 10 spaces left - MEMBERS ONLY!

CLICK HERE to RSVP before March 6th

Time: March 7th at 10:00

Place: The Legacy of Petar Lubarda Museum, Iličićeva 1

Price: 500rsd cash only

*The SWAG team will be collecting used clothes at this Coffee Morning to be donated to people in need. More detailed info on this further down in the newsletter.*

National Library

17.03.2023 at 11:00 | National Library | Skerlićeva 1

IWC Members are invited to the National Library to hear a Lecture by Vladimir Pistalo, Director of the National Library of Serbia. The geocultural presentation is based on Serbia, East of the West and will be followed by a tour through the library. The library has a rich collection of art and members will visit the library and a laboratory where they can showcase the bookbinding and restoration process.

Vladimir Pistalo is a Serbian American writer, most notably winning the NIN Award for novel of the year in 2008, the most prestigious literary award in Serbia. His works are included in the Serbian national high school curriculum and in 2021, he became Director of the National Library of Serbia.

IMPORTANT

• Only 20 spaces available for IWC Members

• This is a joint event with BASP for max. 40 people - kindly be advised that BASP members RSVP directly to BASP

CLICK HERE to RSVP before Monday 13th March

Time: March 17th at 11:00

Place: National Library of Serbia, Skerlićeva 1

Dipos Coffee Morning

24.03.2023 at 11:00 | Restaurant Magellan | 14ž Jurija Gagarina street, New Belgrade

In the pleasant atmosphere of Restaurant Magellan, which has found itself on the prestigious Michelin restaurant guide for 2022, and with the company of the famous Serbian actress Milena Vasic who will play and sing the repertoire, IWC Members are invited to the coffee event to get acquainted with the work and business of Property management and rental company Dipos d.o.o. Belgrade, founded by the Republic of Serbia.

With over 60 years of experience in property leasing and management for the diplomatic community in Belgrade, Property management and rental company Dipos Belgrade leases and manages an exclusive real estate portfolio owned by the Republic of Serbia, primarily intended for the business and living needs of diplomatic missions and expats in Serbia.

For more information about Dipos d.o.o. Belgrade, please visit their website: www.dipos.rs

IMPORTANT

• Limited to 30 IWC Members only

CLICK HERE to RSVP

Time: March 24th at 11:00 - 13.00

Place: Restaurant Magellan, 14ž Jurija Gagarina street, New Belgrade

ANNOUNCEMENT

IWC needs volunteers for the following positions…

President

It is with great sadness that we announce Eun Hai’s term as IWC President is coming to an end in May. She has been a great asset to the club in all that she has done, from the many events she has organised to updating the clubs statutes. We hope she has found the position as valuable and memorable as she is.

As President of the IWC you will have the privilege of leading the executive board, composed of Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Legal Representative.

Send us an email at info@iwc.rs to apply or to get further information. 

Treasurer

Verena’s term as IWC Treasurer is coming to an end and as she prepares to leave Belgrade, the IWC Board needs a new volunteer to take her place. 

As Treasurer, you will oversee the general financial management of the Club and work closely with the Bookeeper.

Send us an email at info@iwc.rs to apply or to get further information. 

Social Media Coordinator

Are you a creative mind and a communication talent? Do you like taking photos and are you active in social media? Then feel free to get in touch with us! The IWC is currently looking for a Social Media Coordinator to take care of our social media accounts. As the Social Media Coordinator, you will be responsible for content creation and management by reporting on past events and providing information on upcoming activities. You will also interact with IWC followers on comments or messages. 

Do any of these positions sound exciting? Then we would love to hear from you. Send us an email at info@iwc.rs to apply or to get further information. 

UPCOMING EVENTS: March

Book Club

14.03.2023 at 12:00 | Writer’s Club

The members of the IWC Book Club meet on a regular basis to discuss the book chosen and exchange ideas and insights. All IWC members are welcome to join single meetings related to a particular book they find interesting as well. Please contact the coordinator Sabine Keiser at sabskeis7@gmail.com for more information on future books and meetings.

For the voracious readers, here is the book list for the future months: 

• “My Husband” by Rumena Buzarovska on March 14th

• “Add Cyanide to Taste” by Karmen Špiljak on March 28th

Time: March 14th at 12:00 

Place: Writer’s Club

Contact: Sabine Keiser at sabskeis7@gmail.com  

Opera Group: AIDA

04.03.2023 at 19:00 | Belgrade National Theatre | Republic Square

Egypt and Ethiopia are at war. Egyptian Army General Radamès is chosen to lead an assault on the enemy, and hopes by being victorious, to win the hand of his lover Aida - an Ethiopian enslaved as handmaiden to Egyptian princess, Amneris. However, Amneris is in love with Radamès herself, and is growing suspicious.

Radamès returns from battle triumphant, but Aida is devastated - her own father Amonasro, who is actually the King of Ethiopia, has been taken captive. To make matters worse, the King of Eygpt rewards Radamès with an unwelcome gift - his daughter Amneris in marriage. When Amonasro tasks Aida with helping him avenge Ethiopia though Radamès, loyalties collide, with devastating consequence…

Time: March 4th at 19:00 (Cocktails at 18:00 at Credo Restaurant)

Place: National Theatre on Republic Square

Tickets: Buy at your own preference online or at the box office (+381 11 2620 946)

Contact: Sabine Keiser at sabskeis7@gmail.com

Opera Group: Carmen

25.03.2023 at 19:00 | Belgrade National Theatre | Republic Square

Carmen is set in a remote frontier town, where soldiers spend their time drinking at Lillas Pastia’s nightclub. All are obsessed with Carmen, the star performer, except for repressed corporal Don José. He has received a letter from his mother via Micaëla, a woman from his hometown, urging that he return home and marry Micaëla. However, when a brawl breaks out at the club, José is ordered to guard Carmen. She gives him a private dance and he is captivated…

Carmen asks José to prove his love by running away with her - he refuses, but when jealousy over Carmen causes him to attack a senior officer, José is left with no choice but to desert.

The pair become involved in smuggling, but by now, Carmen has grown tired of his possessiveness and turned instead to the swaggering Escamillo. But she has seen what’s on the cards, and her and José’s fates are sealed…

Time: March 25th at 19:00 (Cocktails at 18:00 at Credo Restaurant)

Place: National Theatre on Republic Square

Tickets: Buy at your own preference online or at the box office (+381 11 2620 946)

Contact: Sabine Keiser at sabskeis7@gmail.com

Walking Group

09.03.23 at 9:45 | Palace of Serbia | Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 2

Much like outdoor walking, walking indoors (either up and down the hallway or in-place) can be beneficial for our body. This time we are walking inside the Palace of Serbia, which is located in New Belgrade. The building is used by the government of Serbia and currently houses several cabinet level ministries and agencies. After the visit, which takes approximately 1hr, we will head for lunch at Pomodoro Nuevo which is located opposite of the Palace of Serbia.

Time: Thursday 9th March 9:45 - 12:00

Meeting Place: Entrance of the Palace of Serbia. Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 2

Contact: Zalina Stauch at stauchzalina@gmail.com 

IMPORTANT 

• Provide full name and Passport/ID card No. 

• Guests welcome (also with passport/ID information) but unfortunately we cannot have 4-legged friends or prams on this walk

• Sign-up by MONDAY 6TH MARCH

If you do not provide the information by this date, you won't be able to enter and join us on the tour of the Palace of Serbia.

23.03.23 at 12:00 | KULA Tower & Belgrade Waterfront

We will meet at BW main head office and we will walk from there to KULA tower. We will have the opportunity to visit the viewing deck of this tower and from there we will walk to Galerija. For those who like to join we will have lunch in one of the restaurants there.  

This walk is open to all friends and non-members. Unfortunately we cannot have 4-legged friends and prams on this walk. 

Time: Thursday 23rd March 12:00 - 14:00

Meeting Place: BW main head office (concrete address will be advised in later newsletter)

Contact: Zalina Stauch at stauchzalina@gmail.com 

SWAG

New SWAG Project for March!

The Social Work Activity Group is collecting your gently used clothing (adults only, men and women) for people in need at the March Coffee Morning. We are going to donate the clothes to center Caritas Beograd (Krunska 23).

Please bring your gently used and clean items in separate bags for men and women to the next Coffee Morning. Please note on the bags who the clothes are for (men or women) and, if possible, also add the size. The SWAG team will collect your donations there.

If you have any questions please write to the team at swag@iwc.rs

We are looking forward to your support.

Date: March 7th at 10:00

Place: The Legacy of Petar Lubarda Coffee Morning

Contact: Katarina at kattarina1@gmail.com

ONGOING EVENTS 

Holistic Group: Gong QI

Mondays | Senjak

I am offering regular QI Gong sessions in my apartment in Senjak - every Monday from 8:30-9:30 in the morning. Everyone who is interested can join me. The costs of one session (4.800rsd) will be divided among the people attending the class. The classes are held by Sasa Balaneskovic, who was already holding a few classes with the IWC ladies (either in my holistic approach group meetings or was teaching on our weekend trips to Tara and Vrnjacka Banja).

2 Spaces Available!

For more information please contact Christina Czettl at christina.czettl@gmail.com or on 065 476 1168

IWC Pilates

Tuesdays and Thursdays | LikePilates Studio | Boška Petrovića 3

Interested ladies can meet up every Tuesday and Thursday or on only one of the days, depending on your availability, for a Pilates class with Nadja or Jelena from the LikePilates studio in Dedinje. 

If you are interested in joining the pilates group contact the coordinator Zalina Stauch at stauchzalina@gmail.com. 

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