Time to delve into history for a visit to the State Library of NSW. The Mitchell Library in Sydney, opened in 1910, holds Australia’s greatest collection of cultural heritage, particularly in Australian history, culture and literature. Other topics include Society, Arts, Natural History and Culture as well as People and Places. The building was designed […]
A social get-together for drinks/snacks and a few games of Pool. Friends and partners are welcome. We will have two private Pool rooms and a balcony to enjoy catching up with old friends and meeting new people DATE: Sunday 28 July 2019 TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm VENUE: The Oaks, 118 Military Road, Neutral Bay, NSW […]
Get to know the SWIC members living near you by hosting or attending the next SWIC Neighbourhood Morning Tea. DATE: Tuesday 30 July 2019 TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm VENUE: At the home of a volunteer hostess NOTE: The volunteer hostess in your neighbourhood will send an invitation with full details to those members identified as […]
Our walk this month will be a beautiful bush walk through the northern section of Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the track along the western side of the river to De Burgh Bridge, cross the bridge, and then come back along the eastern side. This walk contains some difficult terrain including some clambering […]
This month's Theatre Group takes on a more serious note - Maybe there is a beast. Maybe it’s just us. When a plane crash leaves a group of schoolboys marooned on a desert island, it isn’t long before they descend into rivalries, chaos and violence. Artistic Director Kip Williams’ staging makes us look at Lord […]
Come join us at Tarboosh, a very popular Lebanese restaurant in Crows Nest. We will have a banquet of Lebanese dishes including baba ganoush, lamb skewer and Lebanese sweets. Stay tuned for September: Thai DATE: 7 August 2019 TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm VENUE: Tarboosh Lebanese Kitchen, 55 Alexander Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 COST: $42.00 (including […]
The SWIC Choir provides an uplifting start to the week, meeting on Monday mornings. The Choir performs at SWIC functions and charity events. You can see some of the past performances in the Gallery of the website. For further information contact the Convenor, Linda Shoostovian at [email protected]
Our guest speaker this month is Lynne Kendal, a past SWIC President and member since 2007. Hear how Lynne and her husband Brian cast themselves adrift for 21 months doing ‘THE LAP’ around Australia in their luxury caravan with a focus on life outside of the major cities. With no previous caravanning experience and equipped […]
Approximately 7kms long, this is a walk around Huntleys Point, Tarban Creek and the Old Gladesville Hospital. The walk will also take in the Banjo Patterson Reserve. It is mostly pavement walking with a short bush walk, a few slight inclines, but mostly flat. You will also learn about the history of this old part […]
Cafe Montmartre is a charming little corner of Paris tucked away in a relaxed courtyard setting in Mosman. It offers the best French bistro specials such as Crôque Monsieur/Madame, Tarte Tatin and delicious pastries. DATE: Thursday 15 August 2019 TIME: 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm VENUE: Cafe Montmartre, 527 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088 COST: Please bring cash and […]