Challenging Walk - Sydney Olympic Park & the Wetlands of Bicentennial Park
2017-09-05 08:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Homebush Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2127, Australia
We will take the Parramatta River ferry from Circular Quay to Olympic Park, and follow the trails through Homebush Bay and into the boardwalks through the wetlands and up to the observation tower. This is a one way walk which will finish at Concord West train station so public transport is recommended. This walk is around 10k one way and is relatively level.
DATE: Tuesday 5 September 2017
TIME: Approx 8.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Homebush Bay NSW 2127
COST: None.
RSVP TO: Sue Gunter susan.gunter@btinternet.com or Jenny Goode goodejenny@msn.com
RSVP BY: Friday 1 September 2017
TRANSPORT: Detailed instructions will be sent out nearer the time to those who register for the walk

Short Walk - Centennial Park
2017-09-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Park, Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW, 2021, Australia
This is a short walk of approximately an hour, with no steps and a flat surface.
We will meet at the Paddington Gate in Oxford Street, Paddington at 9.50am and continue our walk around the park. There are a few good options for a relaxing coffee or tea and a bite to eat; bookings not necessary.
DATE: Tuesday 5 September
TIME: 10.00am to 12.00pm (meet at 9.50am)
VENUE: Grand Ave, Centennial Park, NSW 2021
COST: Coffee at own expense
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost-Black at trostblack@hotmail.com or 0406 362 388
RSVP BY: Friday 1 September
TRANSPORT: There is available parking at the park and buses run from Bondi Junction and Circular quay along Oxford Street. Details will be given when you RSVP.

Ladies Who Lunch - Exploring Eastwood & Lunch at Jonga Jip Korean Restaurant
2017-09-06 11:00 - 14:30 | Jonga Jip Korean Restaurant, 13 Railway Parade, Eastwood, Sydney, NSW, 2122, Australia
Eastwood has become a hub for the best Korean restaurants so we will wander around this fascinating place and then stop for lunch at JONGA JIP – a nicely decked out, modern and casual place to eat your way through some delicious Korean cuisine.
Venue: JONGA JIP – KOREAN, 13 Railway Parade, Eastwood, NSW 2122
Date: Wednesday 6 September 2017
Start Time: 11.00am followed by lunch at 12.15pm
NB: Full details of where and what time to meet will be sent out to those interested in this event.
Finish Time: 2.00 -2.30pm
RSVP To: Naseem Walton at naseemw@gmail.com or 0405 418 841
RSVP By: Friday 1 September 2017
Cost: Cash payment for the lunch on the day
Transport: Via the train is easiest or parking in the Eastwood Shopping Centre

First Thursdays: Ladies' Night Out - Blu Bar on 36
2017-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Blu Bar on 36, Shangri La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Every once and a while we all need a night out with like-minded ladies for a drink and a laugh! Come just for an hour, or come for the evening. This is a low key event just to get out and enjoy a bit of Sydney nightlife after work or some quick ‘adult-time’ before family members get home. If you are having a blast, keep the fun rolling with dinner with your new friends….
DATE: Thursday 7 September 2017
TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:00pm
VENUE: Blu Bar on 36, Shangri La Hotel Rooftop bar (Level 36), 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/sydney/shangrila/dining/bars-lounges/blu-bar-on-36/
COST: Pay your own way at the bar. Food also available for purchase at the bar.
RSVP TO: Stephanie Johnson at sljohnson34@outlook.com or Mobile: 0499 420 123
(Please rsvp by email; phone is provided in case you get lost on the day or need to cancel last minute)
RSVP BY: Tuesday 5 September 2017
TRANSPORT: The Shangri La Hotel is a 7 minute walk from Wynyard Station and a 9 minute walk from Circular Quay. As always, we recommend that SWIC members consider public transport, cab, or Uber rather than driving.

International Morning Tea - Indian Vegetarian
2017-09-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Susan Kelly, 93 Middle Head Road, Mosman , Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Please join us to sample traditional savoury, vegetarian and sweets delicacies from the Indian state of Gujarat. Gujarat has a population of more than 60 million and is located on the country’s western coast, on the Arabian Sea. The Indian delights will be prepared by long time SWIC member Usha Modi. Usha’s family roots are from Gujarat and she migrated to Australia in 2000, joining SWIC the follow year.
Susan Kelly will host the Morning Tea at her lovely Mosman home.
PLEASE NOTE: You are requested to wear flat shoes or remove stiletto/high heels at the door so as not to damage the wooden floor.

DATE: Tuesday 12 September 2017
TIME: 10.30am- 12.30pm
VENUE: At the home of Susan Kelly, 93 Middle Head Road, Mosman 2088
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Vivienne Cook at davcem@pacific.net.au
RSVP BY: 5 September 2017
TRANSPORT:
Car: Street parking
Bus: Consult Sydney Bus Routes

Explore Sydney Walk - Around the Vaucluse House Area
2017-09-13 10:30 - 12:30
This is a beautiful 6km walk taking in the area around Vaucluse House, with gorgeous views and interesting historic sites and parks. We will walk along good paths, slight inclines and steps in some parts. Towards the end of the walk there is one steep hill, Cambridge Rd, which will take about 7 minutes to walk at an easy pace, to be rewarded with ocean views at the top!! Good walking shoes are required.
DATE: Wednesday 13 September 2017
TIME: Approx. 10.20am – 12.20pm
VENUE: Exact Meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at nearby café
RSVP TO: swic.easywalk@gmail.com – Mary Williams 0416 090842 and Steph Light 0422 733414
RSVP BY: Sunday 10 September 2017
TRANSPORT: Buses from city to be advised; parking available

Art & Culture - Visit to the Studio of Ruth Burgess (TOUR FULL- Waitlist)
2017-09-19 11:00 - 12:30
This month we have been honoured to be invited to visit the studio of Ruth Burgess.
Ruth Burgess is an eminent Australian woodcut and wood engraving artist. Ruth will explain her artistic practice and demonstrate her printing method.
Her studio is situated beside her home which was designed by Philip Cox and built in the 1960s in the North Shore suburb of Pymble. Her home is surrounded by a large Australian native plant garden from which she draws inspiration for her work.
Please note that due to the small size of her studio the number able to visit is limited.
DATE: Tuesday 19 September 2017
TIME: 11.00am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Address will be given to those attending
COST: No Cost
RSVP TO: Alison Ross arross@bigpond.net.au Mobile 0405 541 921
RSVP BY: Thursday 14 September 2017
TRANSPORT: Car or train to Pymble

Café Society - Sappho Bookstore & Cafe
2017-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Sappho Bookstore & Cafe, 51 Glebe Point Road, Sydney, NSW, 2037, Australia
Sappho Bookstore & Café is an eclectic bookstore in a lovely old Victorian house in Glebe. The Café is in the quirky courtyard at the back of the bookshop. Menu: home made soups, BLTs, warm chicken salads etc. Daily specials.
DATE: Thursday 21 September
TIME: 12noon to approx 2.00pm
VENUE: Sappho Books & Café, 51 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
COST: Pay on the day – around $20
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nola.holland@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 18 September. Numbers limited to 12
TRANSPORT: Any bus that runs along Parramatta Rd or the 431 From Martin Place
PARKING: 2 hrs FREE at Broadway Shopping Centre. Metered parking in Glebe Point Road

Movie Group - Today's Movie Choices
2017-09-26 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The films for 26 September 2017 at the Dendy Opera Quays cinemas are at the following times:
10.00am – Victoria & Abdul
10.40am – The Dinner
10.45am – The Lovers
Please decide which film you wish to see and buy your own ticket.
We usually meet in the foyer before the films.
Afterwards we go for a coffee or light lunch. The films finish at different times, so after your film make your way to the upstairs section of the CityExtra Café/ Restaurant opposite the Circular Quay Ferry Terminal wharves. Please ask for a large table for 10 or more members.
No need to RSVP, just come along.
Victoria and Abdul
Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
The Dinner
Two brothers and their wives meet up at a haute-cuisine restaurant to discuss what to do about a horrific crime that their sons committed together. As the quartet debate their options, the conversation reopens old wounds between the siblings.
The Lovers
The separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.

Tour of Sydney Jewish Museum
2017-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Sydney Jewish Museum, 148 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
Our September Special Activity is a tour of the Sydney Jewish Museum.
The guided tour of the Museum will commence at 1.00pm. This tour is being held in the afternoon as the museum conducts tours for school children in the mornings. It was suggested that we meet at 12.00noon at their cafe and have a light lunch which will cost $15.00.
Please advise if you want to join the lunch group, at time of booking.
After lunch a Holocaust survivor will give a short talk and we will then tour the Museum, finishing at 3.00pm.
DATE: Thursday 28 September 2017
TIME: 12.00 noon – 3.00pm
VENUE: Sydney Jewish Museum, 148 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
COST: $9.00 for entry to Museum + $15 for lunch (payable on the day)
TRANSPORT: There is metered parking around this area but public transport is probably a better option. Train to Kings Cross station and walk down or bus to Oxford Street and walk.
RSVP: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au – 0422 350 834

LABOUR DAY
2017-10-02

Challenging Walk – Palm Beach & Barrenjoey Lighthouse to Avalon
2017-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Palm Beach, 24 Ocean Rd, Palm Beach, NSW, 2108, Australia
Our walk will begin at beautiful Palm Beach. First, we will proceed uphill to the Barrenjoey Lighthouse which sits at Sydney’s northernmost point. Next we will follow the coastline where possible. While this walk is of medium intensity it does involve several invigorating climbs.
DATE: Tuesday 3 October 2017
TIME: Approx. 9.00am-12.00pm
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode at goodejenny@msn.com or Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: 28 September 2017
TRANSPORT: Bus to Palm Beach

Short Walk - Stroll & Chat in the Royal Botanical Gardens
2017-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Spring has Sprung and what better place to take in the spring vibrations that at the Royal Botanical Gardens!
Come and smell the roses, talk to a flower, or soak in all the colours of an Australian Spring.
We will start at the front of the Customs House, walking around the Opera House and around the esplanade, then we will visit the Fernery, admire the Bromiliads and walk the Spring Walk.
There is a café in the middle of the gardens for our tea and coffee break, and then after 11.00am we can visit the new and exciting Glasshouse which has orchids from around the world.
DATE: Tuesday 3 October 2017
TIME: 9:50 to 10.00am and finish around 12 noon
VENUE: Meet in front of the Customs House opposite Circular Quay station
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost-Black at trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 29 September 2017. Details will be sent regarding transport
COST: Coffee at own expense

Ladies Who Lunch - Fish & Co at THE TRAMSHEDS
2017-10-04 12:00 - 14:30 | The Tramsheds, 5-1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge, Sydney, NSW, 2037, Australia
This month we will be dining at Sydney’s newest eatery, FISH & CO at the TRAMSHEDS! Here they only serve seasonal, wild-caught sustainable seafood which is caught with minimal impact on the marine environment. The seafood is sourced only from fishers and fisheries that are 100% committed to sustainable fishing practices. You will also be able to buy seafood here to take home. YUMMY !!!!
VENUE: The Tramsheds, Harold Park, 5-1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge 2037
DATE: Wednesday 4 October 2017
TIME: 12.15pm – 2-2.30pm
RSVP TO: Naseem Walton at naseemw@gmail.com or 0405 418 841
RSVP BY: Wednesday 27 September 2017
COST: Cash on the day – Entrees under $20, Mains under $30 + Drinks
TRANSPORT:
Two-hour free parking at The Tramsheds
Light rail – get off at the Jubilee stop and walk up the steps/ramp to The Tramsheds
Check bus timetables

First Thursdays: Ladies' Night Out - The Marble Bar, Hilton Sydney
2017-10-05 18:00 - 20:30 | The Marble Bar, Level B1, Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Every once and a while we all need a night out with like-minded ladies for a drink and a laugh! Come just for an hour, or come for the evening. This is a low key event just to get out and enjoy a bit of Sydney nightlife after work or some quick “adult-time” before family members get home. If you are having a blast, keep the fun rolling with dinner with your new friends….
DATE: Thursday 5 October 2017
TIME 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VENUE: The Marble Bar, Level B1, Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney, 2000
Website: http://www.marblebarsydney.com.au
COST: Pay your own way at the bar. Food also available for purchase at the bar.
RSVP TO: swicniteout@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS!!
Stephanie’s mobile: 0499 420 123 (Please rsvp by email. Phone is provided in case you get lost on the day or need to cancel last minute)
RSVP BY: Tuesday 3 October 2017
TRANSPORT: This bar is in the basement of the Hilton, just across from the QVB. The stairs and elevator are easy to find on George Street. It is only seconds from Town Hall Station as well as a number of bus routes. Please be aware that large parts of George St are closed for construction and driving would be a really bad idea unless you have the patience of a Saint….

Craft
2017-10-06 12:00 - 16:00
The SWIC Craft Group (which is actually a ‘needlecraft’ group) meets on the first Friday of the month from March to November. At the beginning of the year (February or March) the group has a ‘welcome back’ lunch, including a voluntary ‘show and tell’ of work by those who wish to do so.
Meetings are held in the homes of those members who are able to host. The format is ‘Open House’ from 12noon to 4.00pm and members are welcome to come for an hour, or two, or the whole afternoon. Afternoon tea is provided and members put $3 in the kitty to help cover the hostess’s expenses.
The group’s craft interests include knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, quilting, patchwork and tapestry. Usually members bring along their own needlework project, but there is a supply of yarn to knit and crochet into squares for charity projects.
Contact the Convenor, Elaine Holdom at ejholdom@hotmail.com for further information.

Sunset Harbour Cruise for SWIC Members, Partners & Friends
2017-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Campbell Cove Jetty, Circular Quay Wharf , Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sunset Harbour Cruise – Saturday 7 October 6.00-8.00pm
We live in one of the great harbour cities of the world. Come exploring our beautiful city of Sydney from the water. Party with SWIC as we set sail for two magical hours on a sunset cruise on board the historic ‘Wangi Queen’. Enjoy bubbles, wine, beer or non- alcoholic drinks from the open bar as well as delicious gourmet canapes served by The Queen’s friendly wait staff.
The ‘Wangi Queen’ is a beautiful, traditional classic timber boat (wooden ferry circa 1922). Her unique lines and old world design attract model builders and boating enthusiasts to copy and admire. Her charming presentation remains a remnant of a former age.
All Aboard at 6.00pm sharp from Campbell Cove Jetty at The Rocks – just past the Overseas Cruise Terminal.
The Queen docks at 8.00pm at Campbell Cove.
DATE: Saturday 7 October 2017
TIME (IMPORTANT INFORMATION): Please arrive no later than 5.55pm. Pick up is from Campbell Cove Jetty in The Rocks – just past the International Cruise Terminal.
Boarding time is 6.00pm. Our guests have to be on time as the boat picks up at 6.00pm and leaves promptly at 6.10pm.
Please Note that owing to Sydney Harbour regulations the boat cannot wait for late arrivals.
Also note: We have ordered a beautiful Sydney twilight for this event together with a stunning sunset!!! If however it is needed The Queen has plenty of cover in case of inclement weather. Cancellation of the cruise in the event of weather is at the discretion of the Captain.
VENUE: Wangi Queen – Campbell Cove Jetty – The Rocks -– just past the Overseas Cruise Terminal.
COST: $65.00 pp (Please note that there are no refunds after the close-by date as this event has to be paid 14 days in advance).
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments menu on the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: CRUISE + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas at kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com or mobile: 0438 469 044
RSVP BY: Friday 22 September 2017

International Morning Tea - Egyptian
2017-10-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Townhouse 1, 51-55 Upper Pitt St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Join us in October for our monthly International Morning Tea – this time ‘Sweet and Savoury Specialties from Egypt’.
Rose Sorial and Nadia Fawzi came to Sydney from Egypt in the late 1960s with their families. Although they adore life in Australia, they both hold the city of Alexandria, in Egypt, dear to their hearts. Rose has been a SWIC member since 2003 while Nadia joined in 2004. They’re looking forward to sharing with us a little of their lives in Egypt, while also sharing some of their favourite sweet and savoury Egyptian specialties.
DATE: Tuesday 10 October 2017
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Townhouse 1, 51-55 Upper Pitt St, Kirribilli 2061
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Ann Wilson at annvonwil@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 3 October 2017
TRANSPORT:
Street parking – in Upper Pitt and surrounding streets
Public Transport – 5 minute walk from Milsons Point Train Station or Kirribilli Wharf

Explore Sydney Walk - Manly with a 'Twist'
2017-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Manly, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This walk is an approximately 6km walk with a ‘twist’ around Manly. We shall take in the Manly foreshore, suburban streets, and will include some steps and a few semi steep streets to take in views. Good walking shoes required.
DATE: Wednesday 11 October 2017
TIME: Approx. 10.00am – 12noon
VENUE: Exact Meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at a café in Manly
RSVP TO: swic.easywalk@gmail.com – Mary Williams 0416 090842 and Steph Light 0422 733414
RSVP BY: Sunday 8 October 2017
TRANSPORT: Ferry from Circular Quay or bus from the city

Art & Culture - Today Tomorrow Yesterday (NOW FULL - Waitlist)
2017-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), 140 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
“YESTERDAY IS BUT TO-DAY’S MEMORY, AND TO-MORROW IS TO-DAY’S DREAM”
Join SWIC on a private one hour tour of the exhibition ‘Today Tomorrow Yesterday’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Drawn entirely from the Museum’s Collection, Today Tomorrow Yesterday considers the impact of the past and the influence of history on artistic practice today. From contemporary interpretations of ancestral stories to the continuing effects of early to mid-twentieth-century avant-garde ideas, each room presents a different perspective on the history of the present. This exhibition is curated by MCA Senior Curator, Natasha Bullock.
This tour also includes the Artist Room – works are by Lena Yarinkura who is recognised for the way her work innovates from within tradition and her experimental use of materials. She is always thinking of new ways to tell stories. The Artist Room is curated by Clothilde Bullen – Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections and Exhibitions.
DATE: Tuesday 17 October 2017
TIME: 9.50am for a 10am tour.
MEETING PLACE: Level 1 – opposite the Information Desk
VENUE: Museum of Contemporary Art
ADDRESS: 140 George Street The Rocks Sydney, Australia
COST: $22.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on Day
RSVP TO: Alison Ross arross@bigpond.net.au Mobile 0405 541 921
RSVP BY: 6 October 2017 Please Note; SWIC has to pre-pay for this event. Cancellations after the closing date will need to be paid unless your place can be filled by a member on the waitlist.

Tour of Choice Magazine (WAIT LIST)
2017-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Choice Magazine, Marrickville, Australia
The October monthly activity is a tour of the lab and testing facilities of Choice Magazine at Marrickville. The activity is being held on a Wednesday as they don’t run tours on Thursdays. This should be a very interesting day and it is strictly limited to 20 people. Please note that flat, closed-in shoes are a safety requirement for the lab tour.
DATE: Wednesday 18 October 2017
TIME: 10.00am to 12.00 noon
VENUE: Choice in Marrickville. Full details will be sent to those who wish to participate
COST: $30.00, payable on the day
RSVP TO: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au – 0422 350834
RSVP BY: 11 October 2017
TRANSPORT: There is street parking available and it is a 5 minute walk from Tempe station

Café Society - Lunch at Mr Spofforth in Mosman
2017-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Mr Spofforth in Mosman, 45 Spofforth St, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
After their success at Butcher’s Block in Wahroonga, the father-son duo is hitting the lower north shore with French toast made with brasserie bread, a dish of roasted lamb shoulder, wraps and healthy fresh vegetarian salads. Mr Spofforth is a dapper and quirky chap and is serving food to match.
DATE: Thursday 19 October 2017
TIME: 12 noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Mr Spofforth Café, 45 Spofforth St, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Around $20
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nola.holland@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 17 October 2017
TRANSPORT: Street parking

Movie Group
2017-10-24 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Hello everyone! Time for our October movie on Tuesday the 24th.
LOCATION: Dendy Movie Theater Circular Quay
Select your movie and buy your ticket.
Lunch/coffee/fellowship immediately following at City Extra across from the wharf. After your movie, proceed to the restaurant and ask for a table upstairs in an open area 10-20 people. Hopefully you won’t be the only Swic person to attend your movie but just in case, proceed to the restaurant to meet up with everyone.
No need to RSVP. See you at the movies!
MOVIES:
Final Portrait 10.00am
Paris, 1964. Alberto Giacometti, the famous artist, bumps into his old friend, the American critic, James Lord, and begs that he sits for a portrait because he has an interesting face. It’ll just take a couple of days in his studio. Lord is flattered by the request and as the days go by and turn into weeks and weeks seemingly with no end in sight he realises his entire life has been hijacked by this erratic genius. The portrait continues to ebb and flow. Veering between frustration and joy, Lord ultimately sees logic in the artist’s chaotic mind and together we witness a genius complete one of his last masterpieces.
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
The Mountain Between Us 10.00am
Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered mountain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing one another to endure and discovering strength they never knew possible. The film is directed by Academy Award nominee Hany Abu-Assad and stars Academy Award winner Kate Winslet and Idris Elba.
Rotten Tomatoes: 43%
Victoria and Abdul 10:30am
The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Jill is away this month so please contact Ann if you have any questions. As a reminder, please wear your name badges – it’s very helpful for new members and us ‘old-timers’ too.

First Thursdays: Ladies' Night Out - The Conservatory Bar, Sheraton on the Park
2017-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Conservatory Bar, Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Every once and a while we all need a night out with like-minded ladies for a drink and a laugh! Come just for an hour, or come for the evening. This is a low key event just to get out and enjoy a bit of Sydney nightlife after work or some quick “adult-time” before family members get home. If you are having a blast, keep the fun rolling with dinner with your new friends….
DATE: Thursday 2 November 2017
TIME 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VENUE: The Conservatory Bar, Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney 2000
Website: http://www.sheratonontheparksydney.com/theconservatorybar
COST: Pay your own way at the bar. Food also available for purchase at the bar.
RSVP TO: swicniteout@gmail.com Please note new RSVP email address!
Sangeeta’s mobile: 0423 416 007 (Please rsvp by email. Phone is provided in case you get lost on the day or need to cancel last minute)
RSVP BY: Tuesday, 30 October
TRANSPORT: The venue is a one minute walk from St James Station and there are numerous buses that leave you at the door. As always, we recommend that SWIC members consider public transport, cab, or Uber rather than driving.

SWIC Annual Social Golf Day
2017-11-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Waringah Golf Club, 397 Condamine Street, North Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
This year’s SWIC Golf Social will be hosted by the North Shore Golf Group at Warringah Golf Course.
All members of Eastern Suburbs Golf are warmly invited, as well as any other members of SWIC who wish to play. We will play Texas Scramble (four ball, best ball). Instructions will be given on the day.
There will be prizes for best scoring foursome, nearest to the pin in one shot and longest drive.
Golf will be followed by lunch at the home of Carole Hopper, 53 Parriwi Rd. Mosman.
DATE: Friday, 3 November 2017
VENUE: Waringah Golf Course, 397 Condamine Street, North Manly NSW 2100 (corner Kentwell Rd)
TIME: Meet at the Pro Shop by 9:15am and tee off at 9.30am
COST: Green fees $25.00 and $21.00 Seniors
RSVP TO: Chris Burns at chrisypm@aol.com or 0404 845 236
RSVP BY: 20 October 2017

Challenging Walk – Bondi Beach to Watsons Bay (NOTE: Changed Direction)
2017-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Bondi Beach, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, 2026, Australia
This walk, although not difficult, will be one of our longest walks for the year.
Sue and I have made an executive decision to alter the direction of our walk. We will now begin our walk in Bondi and finish with a walk to the Gap and lunch at Watsons Bay. The views from this direction are stunning. We hope this will not cause any inconvenience to those people already signed up for the walk.
DATE: Tuesday 7 November 2017
TIME: Approx 9.00am – 1.00pm
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode at goodejenny@msn.com or Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: 1 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Transport details advised when you RSVP

Short Walk - Stroll & Chat along the Glebe Foreshore
2017-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Wentworth Park Light Rail, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, 2009
Our first short walk was the Glebe Foreshore Walk, a relaxing and visually beautiful walk around Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays and various parks. It is a flat walk with no stairs and wide areas for walking.
This time we will go backwards, starting at Wentworth Park Light Rail Station and end at the Jubilee Park Light Rail Station. The Tram Sheds is behind the Jubilee Park Station and offers a variety of eating places for morning tea and lunch for those who wish to stay on after the walk.
This area has been upgraded in a suburb that is one of the oldest in Sydney, but it still retains its village charm. Wide streets, lanes and an eclectic mix of architecture make Glebe a special part of old Sydney.
DATE: Tuesday 7 November 2017
TIME: 9:50 to 10.00am and finish around 12noon
MEETING POINT: Meet at Wentworth Park Light Rail Station. The Light Rail starts from Central Station.
Note: It is possible to park behind Jubilee Park and get the Jubilee Light Rail to the meeting place.
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost-Black at trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 3 November. Further details will be sent regarding transport.

Explore Sydney Walk - Cabarita to Dame Edith Walker Estate
2017-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Cabarita Ferry Wharf, Cabarita Road, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
This walk is approximately 7-8 kilometres starting from Cabarita Wharf and turning right to walk around the foreshore of Breakfast Point. Next we shall take in water views in the Wangal Centenary Bushland Reserve. We follow suburban streets a short distance until we reach Sid Richards Park which takes us to ‘Yaralla’, also known as Dame Edith Walker Estate. From there we shall walk through the park and up Major Bay Road to a café for lunch.
DATE: Wednesday 8 November 2017
TIME: Approx. 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Exact Meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at café in Major Bay Rd, Concord
RSVP TO: swic.easywalk@gmail.com- Mary Williams 0416 090842 and Steph Light 0422 733414
RSVP BY: Sunday 5 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Ferry from Circular Quay to Cabarita. After the walk, you can bus to Burwood train station. For those who wish to take the ferry, I shall drive to the wharf.

International Morning Tea - 'Traditions & Celebrations Around the World'
2017-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Jennifer Hansen, 4 Fairfax Road, Bellevue Hill, Sydney, NSW, 2023, Australia
The theme for our November International Morning Tea reflects the diversity of our SWIC membership. The Activities Committee is asking for volunteers to contribute by bringing a small plate of goodies (sweet or savoury) that are reminders of celebrations or tradition in their homeland.
DATE: Tuesday 14 November 2017
TIME: 10.00am – 12.0pm
VENUE: Our Hostess is Jennifer Hansen, 4 Fairfax Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW 2023
COST: No Cost
DRESS: Please wear your national dress to compliment the international theme
RSVP TO: Jill Watson at watsongillian8@gmail.com or 0481 846 898
When emailing please let us know your homeland, the name of the tradition or celebration, and what you are planning to bring. Thank you.
RSVP BY: 7 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Street Parking

Book Group Annual Lunch & Voting Meeting
2017-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | La Repubblica, 51 The Esplanade, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
All Book Group members are invited to the annual Book Group Lunch, where we will talk books and vote on our book choices for 2018. We will have exclusive use of the upstairs function room at ‘La Repubblica’, overlooking Balmoral Beach.
DATE: Tuesday 14 November 2017
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
VENUE: La Repubblica, 51 The Esplanade, Mosman 2088
COST: $35 payable on the day
RSVP TO: Liz Polednik at lizpolednik@hotmail.comPlease make your selection from the menu below when you respond or let Liz know whether you require a gluten free or vegetarian meal instead.
RSVP BY: 7 November 2017
Menu:

Pappardelle con Ragu : slow cooked lamb in red wine, tomato, thyme and rosemary reduction
Spaghetti Marinara : mixed seafood, red tomato sauce, fresh herbs, mussels and basil
Involtino de Pollo : stuffed chicken breasts with boccoconcini & prosciutto, eggplant caponata

Followed by Coffee/ Tea (soft drinks/ alcohol available at your own expense)
