Sydney Womens International Club

Classical Music Group - Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A further event has been added to the Classical Music Group events
DATE: Saturday 27 July, Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simone Young will give us a real treat – Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
TIME: 2pm – 4pm
VENUE: Opera House Concert Hall
The opening to the Symphony holds the most famous four music notes in 200 years of classical music history.
Spanish pianist Javier Perianes will play Piano Concerto No.1 by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Also we will enjoy composition String Talk by Christopher Sainsbury, Australian composer and music teacher, descendant of Dharug Aboriginal People.

Tickets might be bought at SSO box office 8215 4600 or Opera House box office 9250 7777 or on line.
We will meet early for coffee, sandwiches and drink in the foyer of Opera House.
Please contact Grace Mroz if attending grazynamroz91@gmail.com

Meet n Eat Lunch - The Women's Club - (Waitlist)
2024-07-26 12:30 - 14:30 | The Women’s Club, 179 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join with SWIC ladies at the Women’s Club for this month’s Meet n Eat
DATE: Friday 26 July 2024
TIME: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
VENUE: The Women’s Club – Joan Blaxland Dining Room
The Women’s Club is located in the heart of the CBD overlooking Hyde Park. Situated on level 4, 179 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Due to renovations, entry is via the ‘back door’ @ 154 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
COST: $65 per person
MENU:
The delicious menu of shared platters including salmon, streak, vegetables and salad. Plus coffee, tea & chocolates.
Drinks available from the drinks menu and to be paid on consumption.
Please advise if vegetarian option is required.
DRESS CODE: No Jeans or sneakers
RSVP:
Jill Watson
watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP Date: Thursday 18th July incl payment
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (preferred): By Credit Card through the Payment on the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into SWIC bank account
Account name: SWIC inc.
Account
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: MnE July and your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Any transport that takes you to the Sydney city. Nearest train stations are Town Hall or Museum.

German Conversation - Note change of venue from June 2024
2024-07-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over a cup of coffee, aimed at those who want to practise their German and those who enjoy staying in touch with their mother tongue. Meetings are on the fourth Friday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
If you’d like to join the German Conversation group contact Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.com.
DATE: Fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Jam Café, level 1, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, 1-3 Brady St, Mosman.
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Accessible by car with parking in Bridgepoint parking station or by bus to Spit Junction on Military Road, Mosman.

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2024-07-25 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-18 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-11 13:00 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
Mahjong is played every Thursday afternoon at two venues – one on the north shore and one in the eastern suburbs. Newcomers are very welcome and we are happy to teach the game. No equipment is necessary.
North Shore Mahjong is played on Thursday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at the Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge NSW 2063. The Convenor is Karyn Butler and her contact details are 0405 448 775 or karynbutler@bigpond.com

Eastern Suburbs Mahjong is played on Thursday afternoons from 1.30pm at the home of Anne Porter, 35 Paddington Street, Paddington. The hostess usually emails during the week with a reminder of venue details and to ascertain numbers. The Convenor is Anne Porter, and her contact details are 0418 965 175 or annegporter@me.com

Tennis (ES)
2024-07-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Cooper Park Tennis Courts, 1 Bunna Place, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
The eastern suburbs Tennis Group plays doubles every Thursday morning from 10.00-11.30am at Cooper Park, Double Bay – except during school holidays. We usually have two courts reserved for us. We are a relaxed and friendly group, but you need to know the basics and have played tennis before.
If you’d like to join us, please email the Convenor – Judy Black – judy.black@sydney.edu.au

Golf (ES)
2024-07-24 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-07-24 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-17 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-07-17 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-10 08:15 - 12:00 | Woollahra Golf Club, 50 O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
The eastern suburbs Golf group plays at Woollahra on Wednesday mornings. Tee-off is at 8.15am.
The Convenor is Liz McCarthy and her contacts details are 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

German Cake and Coffee
2024-07-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Home of Anne-Marie Giles, 26 Yaralla St, Newtown, NSW, 2042, Australia
Come and join us for a good cup of German coffee and homemade traditional German cake. No need to be able to speak German.

DATE: 23 July 2024

TIME: 3 – 5 pm

VENUE: Anne Giles home, 26 Yaralla Street, Newtown NSW 2042 corner house in a cul de sac.
M: 0432 162 583
Email: annemarie.eitler@gmail.com

COST: $10 please pay cash at the venue

RSVP: Anne Giles
M: 0432 162 583
Email: annemarie.eitler@gmail.com

TRANSPORT: Train MacDonaldtown or Newtown or Erskinville

Bus 423 426 430 from Martin Place or Central, stop on King Street after Queen Street near IGA
Car: very limited parking space

Sketchbook
2024-07-23 10:30 - 12:00 | The Bar at Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 159 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sketchbook is a social group meeting in scenic Sydney spots once a month – for a coffee, chat and an informal creative session. All levels and all art media are welcome. It’s a perfect platform to try new things or have a regular art session.
DATE: Tuesday 23 July 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Cafe /Bar at Fullerton Hotel, lobby level, 1 Martin Place, Sydney 2000 NSW
COST: refreshments purchased by participants at own cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 21 July 2024
TRANSPORT: Bus, light rail, train to Wynyard station

French Conversation
2024-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | NSW
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Corinne Drouin, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to ‘polish up’ their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots. Our conversations are relaxed and friendly. All levels welcome.
If you wish to join us, please contact us at:
coquelin.fr@gmail.com or cdrouin.au@gmail.com
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: To be advised to attendees
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Françoise at coquelin.fr@gmail.com and Corinne at cdrouin.au@gmail.com

Bridge (NS)
2024-07-22 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-07-15 13:15 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
The North Shore Bridge group meets on Monday afternoons at 1p.m. for a prompt 1.15 start at Northbridge Golf Club, 296 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge with a playing fee of $2 to cover costs.
Please note: this is a minimum Intermediate standard bridge group; and in order to play it is necessary to also be a social member of Northbridge Golf Club (the cost is $20 per year). To register to play please contact the Convenor Jilly Clout Fraser at jillyclout@gmail.com

Bridge (ES)
2024-07-22 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-07-15 13:15 - 16:15 | Double Bay Chapel (Ground Floor), cnr Cross St and Transvaal Ave, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2028, Australia
The Eastern Suburbs Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.15pm – 4.15pm, on the ground floor of the Double Bay Chapel located in the courtyard behind Indigo Cafe, cnr Cross St and Transvaal Ave, Double Bay.
For further information contact the Convenor, Sally Hochfeld on 0419 191 592 or at sally.hochfeld@gmail.com

Tennis (NS)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Cammeray Tennis Club, Cnr Ernest Street & Park Ave, Cammeray, Sydney, NSW, 2062, Australia
Start the week with a lively game of tennis with SWIC’s north shore group.
We meet every Monday morning from 9.00am – 10.30am at the Cammeray Tennis Club.
The Convenor, Julie Reading, can be contacted at 0438 195 414 or reading.julie@gmail.com
Cost – $10, payable on the day.

Meet n Eat Lunch - The Eight
2024-07-20 12:30 - 14:30 | Eight Restaurant Shopping Centre, Level 3/13 Hay St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join with SWIC ladies at Eight in Chinatown for this month’s Meet n Eat Lunch
DATE: Saturday 20 July 2024
TIME: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
VENUE: The Eight, Level 3, Market City, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket 2000
COST: Pay to Pauline Chang on the day
RSVP:
Pauline Chang – littleraindrops88@icloud.com
RSVP Date: Monday 15 July 2024
TRANSPORT: Any transport that takes you to the Sydney city. Nearest train stations are Town Hall or Central

Rummikub / Canasta EAST
2024-07-19 11:30 - 14:30 | Rose Bay Club, 1 Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay, NSW, Australia
Rummikub and Canasta are a lot of fun to play and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. There is the possibility of lunch and light refreshments.
DATE: 3rd Friday of each month
TIME: 11.30am – 2.30pm
VENUE: Club Rose bay, 1 Vickery Avenue, Rose bay
COST: Refreshments at members cost
RSVP TO: Lynette Sanchez / Maureen Trost-Black
Lynette Sanchez – ph 0418220605 lynettesanchez1@icloud.com
Maureen Trost-Black – ph text 0455373802 or trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday prior to the Friday game
TRANSPORT: Parking is available near the Rose Bay Club
Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Buses run past the club.

Ladies Night Out - July 2024
2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | The Gowings Bar and Grill, 1/49 Market St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Tuesday 16 July 2024
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE : The Gowings Bar and Grill, 1/49 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own food and drinks.
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday 10th July 2024
A short walk from Wynyard or Town Hall station.

SWIC Private Tour - The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
2024-07-16 09:20 - 11:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Laura Jones has won the Archibald Prize 2024 for her portrait of Australian author and conservationist Tim Winton. Her win marks the 14th time the Archibald Prize has been awarded to a woman and she becomes the 12th woman to win since its inception in 1921. Join the conversation with our Experienced Lead Guide on our annual SWIC guided tour of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize Exhibition. This exhibition is often described as Australia’s most engaging art event.
The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is one of Australia’s favourite art awards, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it is a who’s who of Australian culture. The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery, or figure sculpture, while the Sulman Prize is given to the best subject painting, genre painting or mural project in oil, acrylic, watercolour or mixed media.
DATE: Tuesday 16 July 2024
TIME: 9.30am – 11am (approximately)
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, on Gadigal Country- South Building Art Gallery Road The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000.
MEETING PLACE: Outside the main entrance to old South Building Art Gallery NSW at 9.20am. Please note: Late Arrivals: Admission cannot be guaranteed outside of scheduled booking time.
COST: $27.00
RSVP TO: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au to confirm your place on the tour.
RSVP BY: Monday 8 July 2024. It is advisable to RSVP early as this event fills quickly. When the event is full, we will go to ‘Waitlist’. Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back, please SMS: Alison Ross Mobile: 0405 541 921
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): 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: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral. The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.

Spanish Conversation
2024-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Mosman Library, 605 Military Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over a cup of coffee, aimed at those who want to practise their Spanish and those who enjoy staying in touch with their mother tongue. Meetings are on the third Monday of the month from 10.00am – 12.00pm.
If you’d like to join the Spanish Conversation group contact Luz Losada at lalosada01@hotmail.com or on mobile 0412 024 364
DATE: Third Monday of the month
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Mosman Library, Study Room, 605 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Luz Losada at lalosada01@hotmail.com or on mobile 0412 024 364
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
TRANSPORT: Bus – several buses go along Military Rd from the city and Milson’s Point. Car – there are 2-hour parking spots at the Mosman Library which is behind the Cafe

Rummikub
2024-07-12 13:00 - 15:30 | NSW
Rummikub is an exciting and fun game, just right for exercising the little grey cells in our brains and making new friends. If you don’t know the game, it has a bit in common with the card game Rummy. It is very simple to learn, has lots of twists, and quickly becomes addictive!
Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. It is possible to play Rummikub with different numbers of people in one game.
As the Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay has closed future location of Rummikub is being sought.
DATE: 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
VENUE: TBA
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh and Rosemary Sullivan at rummikubswic@gmail.com
For changes on the day, please text or ring Catherine on 0406 423 304 or Rosemary on 0411 441 741
RSVP BY: Thursday morning before play on Friday
TRANSPORT:

EXPLORE SYDNEY WALK : Manly Art Gallery and coastal walk to the Harbord Diggers
2024-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Manly Ferry Wharf, West Esplanade, Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2095, Australia
Our first stop is a visit to Manly Art Gallery & Museum. This is the first metropolitan based regional gallery in NSW, established in 1930. It is a small gallery with an interesting collection of works. The exhibition from 14th June-28th July is a multimedia art installation about storytelling. From here we will walk to Harbord Diggers along Manly, Queenscliff and Freshwater beaches and boardwalk hoping to see some whales. It’s an easy walk (7 km round trip) with marvellous views and a few steps between Queenscliff and Freshwater.
Lunch at the Harbord Diggers, for those who would like, then walk back to Manly wharf. Option to take the bus from the Diggers back to the wharf.
DATE: Wednesday, 10 July 2024.
TIME: 10 am – 12 plus lunch time
MEETING POINT: Manly Wharf, outside the Information Centre at 10 am.
COST: Lunch at the Harbord Diggers https://www.harborddiggers.com.au/ at your own expense.
RSVP TO: Anna Weaving via E-Mail only on anna.weaving1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 8 July 2024
