Evening Book Group - "Transcription" at Cafe 1812
2019-04-01 17:45 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Imperial Hotel, Paddington, 252 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW, 2010, Australia
This month we will be reviewing “Transcription” by Kate Atkinson ‘An unapologetic novel of ideas which is also wise, funny and paced like a thriller.’ (Observer).
DATE: Monday 1 April 2019
TIME: 5.45pm – 8.30pm (book discussion to commence around 6.30pm)
VENUE: Cafe 1812, a cafe and wine bar inside Berkelouw Books, 19 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW 2021. See ‘About the venue’ below.
COST: Pay for your own drinks/ food
RSVP TO: Caroline Frangopoulos at cmfrangopoulos@gmail.com or mobile 0420 395 996
RSVP BY: 29 March 2019
TRANSPORT:
By Train: 19 Oxford Street, Paddington is a 10-15 minute walk from Museum Station up Oxford Street, located on the city side of the Victoria Barracks. Beware as Oxford St renumbers in each suburb, so walk past 19 Oxford St, Darlinghurst!
By Bus: From the city you can take the following bus routes which all stop opposite the store: 333, 380, 440, or the Metrobus M40.
By Car: Parking
St Vincent’s Hospital Public Car Park, Victoria St. Flat rate AUD 11 after 4pm

About the book:
”In 1940, eighteen-year old Juliet Armstrong is reluctantly recruited into the world of espionage. Sent to an obscure department of MI5 tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathizers, she discovers the work to be by turns both tedious and terrifying. But after the war has ended, she presumes the events of those years have been relegated to the past for ever.
Ten years later, now a producer at the BBC, Juliet is unexpectedly confronted by figures from her past. A different war is being fought now, on a different battleground, but Juliet finds herself once more under threat. A bill of reckoning is due, and she finally begins to realize that there is no action without consequence.
Transcription is a work of rare depth and texture, a bravura modern novel of extraordinary power, wit and empathy. It is a triumphant work of fiction from one of this country’s most exceptional writers.”
About the venue:
Aside from abundant inspiration for our book list it has a lovely wine bar and cafe on the first floor which is where we will meet. There is reasonably priced parking nearby as well as plenty of buses that stop just outside.
More at: http://berkelouw.com.au/stores/paddington
Books for upcoming meetings:
We are currently voting for our April, May and June books. Votes close 22 March and the Q2 reading list will subsequently be posted on the SWIC website. If you would like to vote and do not have the list, please contact Caroline to get added to our email distribution list.

Challenging Walk - Bundeena to Marley Beach
2019-04-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Bundeena Wharf, Bundeena, Sydney, NSW, 2230, Australia
April’s walk will be approximately 11km long and will consist of some street walking before heading into the Royal National Park. Inside the park we will traverse boardwalks, flat paths, rocky surfaces and be confronted with some steps. It is suggested that walkers bring a packed lunch to have at Marley Beach, after which we will retrace our steps back to Bundeena.
DATE: 2 April 2019
TIME: TBA
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode at goodejenny@msn.com or Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 28 March 2019
TRANSPORT: Train from Town Hall to Cronulla. Ferry to Bundeena and return.
Cost of Ferries each way is $6.80 (concession is $3.40). Opal cards are not accepted on this ferry.

Theatre Group - "The Miser"
2019-04-02 18:30 - 21:30 | The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
First performed in 1668, The Miser is the well-known satire by French playwright Molière, known for other classics such as Tartuffe and The Misanthrope.
In this performance, starring John Bell, the Founder of Bell Shakespeare, The Miser is directed by Peter Evans and is based on a new contemporary version of Molière’s play written by Justin Fleming.
It is a play about family dynamics and greed. It is about the power of money – and those who are seduced by it. In the world of The Miser, passion and penny-pinching go head to head in a ribald comedy of manners. Wealthy skinflint, Harpagon is so cheap he’d rather bury his money in the backyard and steal oats from his horse before seeing a dollar spent. This is a man who loves nothing more than his beloved cash – not even his own children. As Peter Evans says, “This is a delightful farce about a tight-arse lacking in class.”
DATE: Tuesday 2 April 2019
TIME: 6.30pm. The show runs for approximately 2 hours 35 minutes, with one interval
VENUE: The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House
TICKETS: Back row tickets – $55, middle row – $75, front row – $95 + booking fee. We have purchased back row tickets and most are still available.
To buy your tickets visit https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/bell-shakespeare/2019/the-miser-tickets.html or call the Box Office on 1300 305 730.
PRE-THEATRE DINNER: There will also be the option to join us for a pre-theatre dinner at ‘Portside’, which is on the same site as the theatre, at 5.00pm. We will book the table when we know the numbers.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: 22 March 2019

Ladies Who Lunch – Ripples Chowder Bay
2019-04-03 12:15 - 14:15 | Ripples Chowder Bay, Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
In April we will go to Ripples Chowder Bay, located in Mosman and offering beautiful and tranquil views of the famous Clifton Gardens Bay. The building was once reserved for secret military operations to defend Sydney Harbour. Featuring a modern Australian menu with European influences, Head Chef Kristian Gamble uses only the freshest seasonal produce to create simple flavoursome dishes.
Stay tuned for the May lunch: Eiju Japanese Fusion Restaurant in Pyrmont
DATE: 3 April 2019
TIME: 12:15pm – 2:15pm
VENUE: Ripples Chowder Bay (Building 7C), Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
COST: $48.00 (includes a shared focaccia, a choice of main with sides, gelato and a glass of wine). Additional drinks at your own expense.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay before 27 March 2019
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments section of 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: LWL + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay at sgtay@yahoo.com and Sue Roberts suejackharry@yahoo.com.au
RSVP BY: 27 March 2019
TRANSPORT: There are metered parking spaces and a few spaces for cars with NSW Parks stickers at Chowder Bay. Bus 244 operates between Wynyard Station at Carrington Street and Chowder Bay (last stop) every hour.

International Morning Tea - Indonesia (WAITLIST)
2019-04-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Sinta Ekawati, 25 Kent Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
Our host Sinta Ekawati, welcomes SWIC members to the beautiful Wisma Indonesia (Consulate) to enjoy a morning of Indonesian culture, music and cuisine.
Sinta’s husband, the Consul General of Indonesia, will be welcoming SWIC members. Sinta has also arranged a short presentation about ‘Spices and Herbs from Indonesia’ by Mr. Ian Burnet (the writer of “Spice Islands”). He’s an Australian who was working at the oil company before retiring. Plus, we’ll be entertained with a cultural performance of Indonesian dance and music.
Indonesia is located among ancient trading routes and is rich with botanical resources. It is the world’s largest archipelago, boasting over 17,000 islands which have attracted traders, adventurers and pirates from all over the world throughout its history. Indonesia has more than 300 ethnic groups, and each region is home to distinctive cuisines and flavours, many of which can be traced back through an exciting history with influences from both east and west. The country’s soil and climate support a number of agricultural crops, with rice being Indonesia’s most important staple food. Dated back as early as 2300 B.C, rice normally accompanies every meal and is often the main ingredient for desserts and beverages.
DATE: Tuesday 9 April 2019
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: The home of Sinta Ekawati, 25 Kent Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson at watsongillian8@gmail.com or 0481 846 898
RSVP BY: Wednesday 3 April 2019 at the latest as SWIC needs to provide a list of names and contact details of attendees to meet Consulate protocol
TRANSPORT:
Car: Limited street parking and we suggest car sharing.
Bus: Buses depart from the city Stand A York Street QVB. The 324 departing at 9.39am will arrive at 10.11am. Alight at Rose Bay RSL Club Rose Bay on New South Head Road. It’s a short walk.
Ferry: from Circular Quay to Rose Bay. Depart wharf No. 2 at 10.17am. It’s a few minutes’ walk to Kent Street.

Explore Sydney Walk - Cockatoo Island
2019-04-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Although this walk is around 4 kms, not our usual 7 kms, Cockatoo Island is a very historical part of Sydney, with interesting terrain and walks abundant with heritage features. It is the largest island in Sydney Harbour, and was off-limits to the public for more than 100 years. Originally a convict prison from 1839-1869, from 1857-1991 it became one of Australia’s longest running dockyards and ship building complexes.
We will travel over to the island by ferry.
DATE: Wednesday 10 April 2019
TIME: 10.30 am – 12 noon
VENUE: The exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at Vessel Dining & Bar at Barangaroo
RSVP TO: Steph Light and Mary Williams at swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Saturday 6 April 2019. Please indicate if you will be staying for lunch, to facilitate the restaurant booking
TRANSPORT: By ferry, time to be advised

Stephanie's Floral Arrangement for Easter
2019-04-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
In this class we will be making an Easter floral arrangement in a basket. Numbers are limited to 10 members, so it’s on a first come first served basis.
DATE: Friday 12 April 2019
TIME: 10.30am to 12.30pm approx
VENUE: Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Rd, Cremorne, NSW 2090
COST: $40 (includes all materials)
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payment to Steph’s bank account by Tuesday 9 April 2019
Account Name: Stephanie Light
BSB No: 032-002
Account No: 562994
Description: Surname + Flowers
RSVP TO: Stephanie Light at stephlight18@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 9 April 2019, advising that you are coming and that $40 has been credited to Steph’s bank account
TRANSPORT: By car or buses from the city. Plenty of off street parking

Singles' Sunday Brunch - Dunbar House (WAITLIST)
2019-04-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Dunbar House, 9 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2030, Australia
If you fancy delicious food, great coffee and interesting company, join us once a month to explore Sydney’s vibrant café scene whilst making new friends. For members who are on their own.
DATE: Sunday 14 April 2019 (Singles’ Sunday Brunch will then occur on the second Sunday of the month going forward)
TIME: 10.00am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Dunbar House, 9 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay, NSW 2030
COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day – please bring cash as there are no split bills
RSVP TO: Yvonne Harding and Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 8 April 2019
TRANSPORT:
Ferry to Watsons Bay from Circular Quay / Manly
Bus route 324 / 325 from Circular Quay
Car – limited street parking

Art & Culture - Scenic Sculptures in the Rainforest (Day trip to the Blue Mountains) (WAITLIST)
2019-04-16 08:00 - 18:00 | Scenic World, Cnr Violet St & Cliff Drive, Katoomba, Sydney, NSW, 2780, Australia
Join us on an Art & Culture adventure to a unique outdoor gallery in the towering Jurassic rain forest in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.
‘Sculpture at Scenic World’ is one of Australia’s premier sculpture exhibitions with over 25 works by local, national and international artists, that capture the imaginations of young and old. The works range from subtle sculptures to bold installations that explore themes such as the environment, heritage and culture.
Our adventure starts with an exhilarating ride on either the Scenic Railway (the world’s steepest railway) with the iconic Three Sisters as a backdrop or by Cable Way, accompanied by our guides. Our SWIC tour takes us along the Lillipilli Trail to view the sculptures – approximately 2.5 km of easy accessible walking. Additional information on the tour and details of the organisation for the day will be provided on receipt of your RSVP. You may wish to check out https://www.sculptureatscenicworld.com.au/
DATE: Tuesday 16 April 2019
TIME: Full Day – 8.00am – 6.00pm approximately
Kay Nicholas and Alison Ross (Art & Culture Convenors) will accompany those members who wish to travel by train and bus. We will meet at Central Railway station at 8.00am. Details of Station Number and precise train departure times from both Central and Katoomba will be given nearer to the time of the event.
For those travelling by private vehicle we will meet you at Scenic World at 11.00am. Details of Meeting Point will be given nearer to the time of the event.
VENUE: Scenic World, corner of Violet Street & Cliff Drive, Katoomba, NSW2780
The venue is three kilometres from Katoomba’s village centre and railway station.
COST: $48.00. Please be aware that there will be no refunds after the 30 March 2019 cut- off date unless your place can be filled by someone on the Wait List. SWIC’s discounted price includes entry to Scenic Sculptures; a two hour private guided tour; unlimited rides on the Scenic Railway, Sky Way and Cable Way; entry to the Cultural Centre in Katoomba to view small sculpture exhibition (optional).
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments menu on the SWIC 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: Event + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas at kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com or on 0438 469 044
RSVP BY: 5 April 2019 – Please be advised that 5 April 2019 is the final date for an RSVP and payment. An early RSVP to avoid disappointment is advised. RSVPs received after the close date will be wait listed.
Kindly advise whether you will be travelling with SWIC by train, or going by private car.
TRANSPORT:

By Rail to Katoomba – Sydney Trains Blue Mountains Line leaves from Central or Strathfield Stations (approximately 2 hour journey). From Katoomba it is a 15 minute bus ride (686 Bus) to disembark at Scenic World main building. You can use your OPAL Card on train and bus. Note: Buses will run every 15 minutes during the Exhibition.
By Private Vehicle to Scenic World Katoomba. Approximately two hours travel time by car from Sydney. There is free parking on site.

Short Walk - Along the Goods Line
2019-04-17 10:30 - 11:30 | The Goods Line, Ultimo Pedestrian Network, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This is a 2 km flat walk along The Goods Line in central Sydney. The Goods Line is the site of an old busy railway freight corridor opened in 1855 and closed in 1984. It is now a path surrounded by important cultural, educational and media institutions. Information is provided along the route.
The path ends at the Powerhouse Museum where we can have a coffee. People may then choose to return to Central via the Light Rail, or have a stroll around the Chinatown area.
DATE: Wednesday 17 April 2019
TIME: 10.30am – 11.30am
VENUE: Meet at the sculpture/fountain in Henry Deane Plaza, Lee Street, Sydney 2000 (Western end of the tunnel from Central Station, and next to Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Central and Railway Square YHA)
COST: No cost, except for any refreshments on the day
RSVP TO: shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com or phone Christine Powell on 0439 840 944
RSVP BY: Tuesday 15 April 2019
TRANSPORT: Train, bus or light rail to Central Station

Café Society – Café Mosman
2019-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Cafe Mosman, 6/611 Military Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join us for lunch at Café Mosman in April. The café is located beside the Mosman Library and has a quiet shaded courtyard and sunny tables facing onto Military Road. The menu is quite extensive and interesting and food, juices and coffees are at reasonable prices.
DATE: 18 April 2019
TIME: 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm
VENUE: Café Mosman (MosCafe), 6/611 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Please bring cash and change to pay for your own lunch and tip (and remember your name badge )
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
RSVP BY: 11 April 2019
TRANSPORT: Bus to Spit Junction, then a minutes’ walk towards Mosman Library

Evening Social Group - Trivia Night at the Orient Hotel, The Rocks
2019-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Orient Hotel (Top Floor), 89 George St, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Come out for a fun evening of testing your knowledge or if you’re like us — learning a lot of trivial information. Hosted by Bill from iQ Trivia, it’s the best way to spend your Thursday evening with friends. iQ stands for interesting questions, and that’s what will be asked. We can guarantee that you won’t know the answers to everything, but you will enjoy arguing and laughing about the answers. And we can guarantee that you won’t get through the show on autopilot without having to think. So come out for a night of learning, laughs, and fun.
DATE: Thursday 18 April 2019
TIME: 6:00pm – for Trivia start at 6:30pm
VENUE: The Orient Hotel (top floor), 89 George St, The Rocks, NSW 2000
COST: Free for Trivia. Food/Bar costs will be up to each individual
RSVP TO: swicsoceve@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 12 April 2019
TRANSPORT:
Trains and Ferries to Circular Quay, only a 500m walk up George Street.
Buses 333 from the Eastern Suburbs, Buses 392,396,399 from the city, and Buses M30 or B1 from the North Shore

GOOD FRIDAY
2019-04-19

EASTER SATURDAY
2019-04-20

EASTER SUNDAY
2019-04-21

EASTER MONDAY
2019-04-22

Movie Group
2019-04-23 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Movie Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
VENUE: Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House)
COST: Please buy your ticket when you arrive at the theatre
RSVP: Iolanda Capodanno and Grace Mroz (contactable on movie.swicsydney@gmail.com) are the Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP – just come along. Meet before the film in the foyer of the cinema
APRES FILM (Optional): After the movie screening, we meet at Buckley’s Pub/Cafe, East Circular Quay, 7 Macquarie Street – a four-minute walk from Dendy Cinema Opera Quays. See the website at https://www.buckleyssydney.com.au
Movies for this month are shown below.
1. 10.00am: The Aftermath M Drama (1hr 48mins)
2. 10.15am: Woman At War M Drama (1hrs 41min)
3. 10.30am: The Burning M Drama Mature (2hr 28mins)
1. 10.00am: THE AFTERMATH PG: Drama (1hr 48m)

In the aftermath of World War II, a British colonel and his wife are assigned to live in Hamburg during the post-war reconstruction, but tensions arise with the German widower who lives with them.
Cast: Keira Knightley, Alexander Skarsgård, Jason Clarke, Alexander Scheer
Director: James Kent
Release date: 11 April 2019
2. 10.15am: WOMAN AT WAR M15+: Drama/Mature (1hr 41m)

A middle aged woman declares war on the heavy industry in her town.
She resorts to sabotage and is willing to risk everything for nature and these virgin highlands… until a Ukrainian orphan enters her life.
Cast: Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Jóhann Sigurðarson, Jörundur Ragnarsson, Juan Camillo Roman Estrada
Director: Benedikt Erlingsson
Release date: 4 April 2019
3. 10.30am: THE BURNING M: Drama/Mature (2hrs 28m)

Based on a Haruki Murakami short story, Korean master Lee Chang-dong’s remarkable new thriller BURNING was the most acclaimed film of Cannes, setting a record for the highest-ever score achieved in the 18-year history of Screen International’s prestigious critics’ poll.
Novelistic in scope, grandeur and impact, and featuring three remarkable performances, it’s a gripping psychological study of thwarted love, ambition and obsession.
While working as a courier in Seoul, aspiring writer Jongsu (Yoo Ah-in) encounters Haemi (Jun Jong-seo), a girl who once lived in his neighbourhood. She asks if he’d mind looking after her cat while she’s away on a trip to Africa. But on her return, when he arrives at the airport to collect her in his run-down truck, Jongsu is surprised and confused to find Haemi accompanied by the handsome, Gatsby-esque Ben (a superbly enigmatic Steven Yeun, The Walking Dead).
The three begin an awkward friendship, with Jongsu’s feelings for Haemi growing ever stronger, even if it’s apparent she has fallen under the spell of his rich and mysterious rival’s charms. Suddenly, after Ben makes a strange confession, Jongsu is led to question his motivations and he sets off on an increasingly desperate search to uncover the truth, even if the line between reality and imagination begins to blur.
Cast: Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jun Jong-seo, Kim Soo-kyung
Director: Lee Chang-dong
Release date: 18 April 2019

Ladies' Night Out - The 'Soiree Bar'
2019-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Soiree Bar, Sofitel Hotel, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Enjoy an Autumn Night Out in a beautiful Heritage Hotel, the Sofitel Hotel Sydney Wentworth. The Soiree Bar has a relaxed atmosphere with exceptionally friendly service.
DATE: Wednesday 24 April 2019
TIME: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: The Soiree Bar, Sofitel Hotel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drink and food at the Bar
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta at swicniteout@gmail.com or on 0423 416007
RSVP BY: Friday 19 April 2019
TRANSPORT: A short walk from Wynyard Station or Circular Quay

ANZAC DAY
2019-04-25

Go Saturday - Autumn in the Royal Botanic Garden
2019-04-27 13:30 - 16:00 | Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Time to immerse yourself with the smell of Autumn in Australia’s oldest garden. Join Go Saturday for a gentle stroll around this arboreal oasis in the middle of a bustling metropolis. Additionally we shall endeavour to explore the wondrous Government House. Entry is free and tours are available dependent on the availability of the facilities on the day. We will aim for the 2.00pm tour, hence the earlier meeting time as they do not accept bookings. Please bring ID for security checks.
DATE: Saturday 27 April 2019
TIME: Meet at 1:30pm (see meeting spot below )
VENUE: Meet outside the Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000. We will walk up to the Botanical Gardens together.
COST: Free (apart from optional coffee and cake)
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 25 April 2019
Websites:
https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/visit
https://www.governor.nsw.gov.au/government-house/visit-us/visitor-information/

Ladies Who Lunch - Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining (NOW FULL - WAITLIST ONLY)
2019-05-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining, 196 Harris St, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, 2009, Australia
Do you want to try Green Tea Soba Noodles with Wagyu Beef served on a hot Japanese roof tile? This is exactly what we will be having when we go in May to the cosy and casual Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining, located in Pyrmont. Kawara Soba is a regional dish from Japan invented by a chef in 1961 when he heard war stories of how soldiers cooked meats and wild herbs on hot tile roof. Eiju’s owner Chef Hideki Okazaki does not usually offer a set menu for lunch but has agreed to do a 4 course set menu for us Ladies Who Lunch. Don’t forget to dip your noodles in the dipping sauce before you eat them!
Space is absolutely limited as Eiju only has 13 Kawara tiles.
Caveat: There may be a waiting time of up to 20 minutes between the first and last serve of the Kawara Soba because of the size of the kitchen and how the dish is prepared. So bring your patience and humour with you.
Stay tuned for the June lunch: Encasa Spanish Restaurant in the CBD
DATE: 1 May 2019
TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm
VENUE: Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining, 196 Harris St, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
COST: $50.00 for a 4 course set menu. Pay for your own drinks
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay before 24 April 2019
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments section of 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: LWL + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay at sgtay@yahoo.com and Sue Roberts suejackharry@yahoo.com.au
RSVP BY: 24 April 2019
TRANSPORT: Take the light rail to Pyrmont Bay station and walk 500m, or take Bus 389 from Town Hall station, get off at Harris St after Pyrmont Bridge Road and walk 140m. The restaurant is about 18 minutes’ walk from Town Hall Station. There are several public parking garages close to the restaurant including The Star. Metered street parking is available on Harris Street and surrounding streets but beware many of them are for one hour only.

Taste of Migration – A Cultural Tasting Tour
2019-05-02 10:30 - 13:30 | Bankstown Train Station, Bankstown, Sydney, NSW, 2200, Australia
Food can be a language shared between individuals and many different cultures. For this monthly activity, we will discover how waves of migration changed the way Australians eat. We will learn the unique food stories and indulge in delicious hearty dishes of Lebanese, Vietnamese and Greek cuisine by visiting 7-8 exciting food spots in Bankstown. Through this short to medium walk (about 200m between sites) our guide will walk us through this cultural tasting journey, where we will meet generous and friendly local business owners. We will listen to their fascinating stories and perhaps learn recipes that came from long journeys. We will eat ample food equivalent to a generous full meal and more. Options for vegetarian and gluten free are available, as is seating. This tour also offers shopping opportunities for the foodies amongst us.
DATE: Thursday 2 May 2019
TIME: 10.30am – 1.30pm (Tour)
VENUE: Bankstown (meet at Bankstown Train Station at 10.30am sharp)
COST: $65 including all meals (equivalent to full meal and more)
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments section of 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: Taste + your initial and surname
RSVP BY: 20 April 2019. No refunds for cancellation after this date.
RSVP TO: Kesty Pringgoharjono – activity.swicsydney@gmail.com
First come-first served basis due to limited space.
Note: In your email please also mention any dietary requirements and your payment option (credit card/direct deposit) for our records.
TRANSPORT:
Train: Bankstown station (T3 – approx. 37 minutes from Wynyard Station)
Car: On-street parking available

Challenging Walk - Cremorne to Balmoral
2019-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf, Milson Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
This is one of Sydney’s best walks and a Challenging Walk favourite. We will start at Cremorne Point and follow the coastline around to Mosman, past Sirius Cove and Taronga Zoo, and then Bradley’s Head. We will then follow the path through to Chowder Bay and then up to Georges Heights to take in the glorious views back to the city and across to South Head. We will then drop down to the delightful beachside suburb of Balmoral, where those who wish to can stay for lunch. This is a medium grade walk with a number of flights of steps along the route.
DATE: Tuesday 7 May 2019
TIME: Approx 9.00am – 12.00pm for the walk, followed by lunch for those who wish
VENUE: Start at Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf, Milson Road, Cremorne NSW 2090
COST: None for the walk, lunch at own expense
RSVP TO: Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: Friday 3 May 2019
TRANSPORT: Transport options will be provided to those who sign up

Explore Sydney Walk - Two Creeks Track
2019-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Two Creeks Track, Middle Harbour Road, Linfield, Sydney, NSW, 2070, Australia
Approximately 5kms long, this is a scenic walk that starts at Echo Point and explores the Gordon and Moore’s Creeks. This walk crosses a section of the Garigal National Park. Along the way we shall see great water views and sandstone coves. We shall be walking along a bush track with some inclines, so good walking shoes are required.
DATE: Wednesday 8 May 2019
TIME: Approx. 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at ‘Echo On The Marina’
RSVP TO: swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com and please advise at the time of RSVP whether you will be staying for lunch
RSVP BY: Saturday 4 May 2019
TRANSPORT: By train to Chatswood station or by bus. Parking available. If coming by public transport, a pick up point will be advised to those who RSVP

Stephanie's Floral Art for Mother's Day (NOW FULL)
2019-05-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Stephanie Light, 12 Norman Street, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
We will be making a floral arrangement to celebrate Mother’s Day.
DATE: Friday 10 May 2019
TIME: 10.30am to 12.30pm (approx.)
VENUE: Steph’s place, 12 Norman St, Concord, NSW 2137
COST: $40 per person (THIS IS FIRST IN FIRST SERVED, 5 PEOPLE ONLY)
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payment to my bank account (by Tuesday 7 May 2019)
Account Name: Stephanie Light
BSB No: 032-002
Account No: 562994
Description: Flowers
RSVP TO: Stephanie Light at stephlight18@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 7 May 2019 advising that you are coming and $40 has been credited to my bank account
TRANSPORT: Own car or buses from the city – 439 to Brays Road. Plenty of off street parking

Singles' (Saturday) Brunch - Public Dining Room, Balmoral Beach
2019-05-11 09:45 - 12:00 | Public Dining Room, 2A The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
NOTE: Due to Mother’s Day on Sunday 12 May, this month we will have Singles’ Saturday Brunch.
If you are on your own and fancy delicious food, great coffee and interesting company, join us once a month to explore Sydney’s vibrant café scene whilst making new friends.
DATE: Saturday 11 May 2019 (to be held on the second Sunday of the month going forward)
TIME: Reservation at 9:45am. This venue stops taking breakfast orders at 10.00am
VENUE: Public Dining Room, 2A The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day – please bring cash as there are no split bills
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com or to Yvonne Harding at yharding@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 1 May 2019 – important in case we need to book an additional table
TRANSPORT: Ferry to Taronga Zoo from Circular Quay, then catch the connecting bus down to Balmoral Beach. Alight at the bottom of Raglan St (near Bottom of the Harbour fish & chips) & walk to the right for about 100 metres.
The 245 bus (Direction: Balmoral Beach) has 17 stops departing from Wynyard Station Carrington St Stand A and ending in Hunter Park The Esplanade.
Car – Parking at Balmoral Beach is expensive and sometimes difficult to find. You can park for free away from the Esplanade. If you park in Bradley’s Head Rd or Middle Head Rd, you can park for free and pick up a 245 bus down to the beach

SWIC & Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea - Beating Cancer
2019-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Satya Colpani, 22A Burran Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
You are invited to attend SWIC’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council and the Woolcock Institute.
SWIC member, Professor Judy Black AO, will be giving a short talk on the Woolcock Institute’s lung cancer research and treatment.
Please join us in supporting ‘Beating Cancer’ with a cuppa, some tasty treats and great conversations with friends. All monies raised at the morning tea will be donated to The Cancer Council and the Woolcock Institute.
The morning tea will be held at Satya Colpani’s beautiful home in Mosman.
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WIN, WIN, WIN with the Biggest Morning Tea Raffle
First prize is a $300 Westfield Gift Card, Second prize is a $200 Westfield Gift Card and Third prize is a $100 Westfield Gift Card.
Raffle tickets are available on the day and are 3 for $10 and 1 for $5. To purchase tickets prior to the event contact Jill Watson via email watsongillian8@gmail.com
All proceeds are donated to the Cancer Council and Woolcock Institute. Thank you.
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DATE: Tuesday 14 May 2019
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00noon
VENUE: At the home of Satya Colpani, 22A Burran Ave, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: $20 payable on the day
RSVP TO: Jill Watson at Watsongillian8@gmail.com or text to 0481 846 898
RSVP BY: Tuesday 7 May 2019
TRANSPORT: There is street parking in Burran Ave and surrounding streets

Short Walk - Sydney Cove Foreshores to Barangaroo
2019-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Wharf 6, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for a stroll steeped in history. We will meet at Circular Quay, walk along the foreshore towards the Overseas Passenger Terminal checking out any ocean liners that may be in port. Our walk will continue past a row of former warehouses built in 1839 which were just a few years ago home to trendy waterfront restaurants but are now undergoing renovation. The walk then will skirt past the Park Hyatt which, facing the Opera House and in the shadows of the Harbour Bridge, may claim to have the best vantage point in Sydney. We will then continue to Dawes Point, the site of Sydney’s first cemetery. From there we will continue to Pier 8 Café where we will stop for morning tea. Our walk will end at Barangaroo Reserve which is close to the ferry terminal or Wynyard Station.
This walk is approximately 3 km and is flat with no stairs. More information at https://www.sydney.com.au/circular-quay-to-darling-harbour-walk2.htm
https://www.sydney.com.au/circular-quay-to-darling-harbour-walk3.htm
DATE: Wednesday 15 May 2019
TIME: 10.30am – 12 noon (approx.)
VENUE: Meet outside Wharf 6, Circular Quay. Closest pier to the MCA and Overseas Passenger Terminal and the furthest away from the Opera House
COST: Coffee/meal at own expense
RSVP TO: Anna Miller on 0466 884 942 and Christine Powell on 0439 840 944 or at shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Sunday 12 May 2019
TRANSPORT: There are parking stations, but it’s best to use trains, ferries or buses of which there are many options depending on each individual’s circumstance

Cafe Society - 'Bar Italia' in Leichardt
2019-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Bar Italia, 169-171 Norton Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW, 2040, Australia
For our fourth gathering of the year we are going to Bar Italia in Norton Street, Leichardt. A bustling restaurant open since the 1950s, Bar Italia offers traditional Italian cuisine in a rustic setting. It’s a popular place for pastas, serious coffee and a variety of gelato.
DATE: 16 May 2019
TIME: 12.00 noon
VENUE: Bar Italia, 169-171 Norton Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040
COST: Please bring cash and change to pay for your own lunch and tip (and remember your name badge)
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776 by 9 May 2019
TRANSPORT: By bus (438 or 439 ) from Stand G in Castlereagh Street near Martin Place. There is also metred on-street parking outside the venue.

Evening Social Group - Movies at Palace Verona
2019-05-16 17:30 - 22:00 | Palace Verona Cinema, 17 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, NSW, 2021, Australia
This month we are visiting Sydney’s favourite art house cinema, Palace Verona. The Palace offers a carefully curated selection of quality films in the heart of Paddington.
There are four screens so we will meet at 5:30pm and can enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine prior to your chosen movie. Closer to the date we will advise what movies are showing that evening.
We are intending to eat after the movie so please let us know if you are interested in joining us for dinner when replying.
DATE: 16 May 2019
TIME: 5:30pm for drinks followed by movie: films and times to be advised
VENUE: The Palace Verona, 17 Oxford Street, Paddington NSW
COST: Ticket prices are generally $22.00 or $18.50 for concession. Food/Bar cost will be up to each individual
RSVP TO: Sharon Lowe and Judi Ludowyke at swicsoceve@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 9 May 2019
TRANSPORT: https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/verona/
On this website you will find all the information you need about buses, trains, and parking
