Inner Wheel Club of Berwick

28/10/2026

Today, the Inner Wheel Club of Berwick Book Club enjoyed our monthly catch-up at Carole’s home.

This month’s book sparked plenty of lively discussion and thoughtful reflection as we explored Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks. It was wonderful to share our thoughts, insights and different perspectives on this thought-provoking novel.

Thank you to Carole for hosting another enjoyable book club gathering!

26/10/2026

Karyn, from “Share the Dignity”, was the special guest for our meeting last night.
Since 2015 this wonderful Australian charity has provided period products to women experiencing financial difficulties, homelessness or fleeing domestic violence.
They also collect and distribute handbags, either new or in good condition, which are filled with items including shampoo, conditioner, soap, stick deodorant, tooth paste and brush and other personal use items.
All donated items must be new and unopened.
Our ladies donated many of these items for Karyn to take with her.
Bunnings and Woolworths stores have collection points for donation.
Carole and Sharlene spoke of the friendship and support IW members offer to each other. A wonderful aspect of IW worldwide.
We celebrated Carole and Helen R’s birthdays.

16/10/2026

12/10/2026

Our annual Oaks Day Luncheon is rapidly approaching. This year it is to be held at the Officer Football Club on the corner of Starling Road and the Princes Highway, Officer.
Fashions on the Field, raffles and $2 sweeps will be held during the day.
Attached are photos of previous Oaks Days.
We would like to see you at this local fun event.

06/10/2026

President Michelle along with Secretary Sharlene visited “Free Three D Hands”, on Phillip Island recently. They were most impressed with the wonderful service Mat Bowtell, the creator of these upper limb prosthetics, was providing freely to children and adults worldwide. Mat’s technological know-how has enabled the recipients to have almost full use of his prosthetics to continue normal day to day actions.
Children love being creative with their new hands with many inspired by their super heroes or choosing their favourite colour combinations. As children are still growing new prosthetics are needed about every six months.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Pakenham Inner Wheel who recently celebrated their 40th Anniversary. Michelle, Kay and Sharlene from our club along with others joined in the celebration.

06/10/2026

Our October meeting was a trip down “Memory Lane”. Secretary Sharlene had brought along old documents relating to various aspects of our club’s history, including Change Over Programs and correspondence.
Sharlene had also prepared many questions about our club’s history:- eg. when were we first formed (1968); who initiated our formation (Nell Fox and Joyce Minns); where did these members hear about Inner Wheel (at a Rotary Conference in Tasmania); which club was our “mother club” (Prahran) and who is our current longest serving active member (Carole).
Several ladies celebrated their birthday this month including Jan who celebrates an “0” birthday.
Helen lit the flame of Friendship and also extinguished the flame at the conclusion of our meeting.

16/09/2026

Our morning tea at "The Rise" in Narre Warren North was well attended. It was lovely to catch up our friends.

14/09/2026

Here is a trip down memory lane to our IW joint meeting with IW Narre Warren on the 4th of December 2010. It was at "Sorjourn" - now the back section of La Baguette where we held our most recent meeting. The theme was Christmas and crafts.

10/09/2026

Yesterday our club hosted a fashion parade at Fella Hamilton in Berwick. Members Robyn, Adele, Diana and Helen were our wonderful models. A percentage of sales made on the day goes into our charity account. Special thanks to all involved.