New Zealand International Morning Tea
2024-10-21 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Home of Lynne Johnson, 1/677 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
Come and enjoy some New Zealand fare. We have many members from New Zealand, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with its pristine beaches and majestic mountains. If you are planning a trip to New Zealand it will be a great opportunity to find out more about one of our closest neighbouring countries.
DATE: Monday 21 October 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Home of Lynne Johnson 1/677 New South Head Road, Rose Bay, NSW 2029
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: Judy King at famking@bigpond.com
RSVP BY: 14 October 2024 limited numbers to 40
TRANSPORT:
Parking – is available for free at Lyne Park directly opposite Lynne’s apartment in New South Head Road
Ferry – Rose Bay Ferry runs directly from Circular Quay
Bus – 324 or 325 from York St Wynyard Station, alight at Lyne Park stop opposite Lynne’s apartment

Bridge (ES)
2024-10-21 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-10-28 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-11-04 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

Bridge (NS)
2024-10-21 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-10-28 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-11-04 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

Sketchbook
2024-10-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Botega Coco Cafe, Crn Barangaroo Ave & Exchange Place, Barangaroo, NSW, 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 22 October 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Botega Coco cafe, shop1 T3, Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo 2000 NSW
COST: refreshments purchased by participants at own cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes – mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 20 October 2024
TRANSPORT: Buses and trains to Wynyard, ferry and Metro to Barangaroo.
The Cafe’s location is corner of Barangaroo Avenue and Exchange place

German Cake and Coffee
2024-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 | 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: 22 October 2024

TIME: 3 – 4 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

Golf (ES)
2024-10-23 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-10-30 08:15 - 11:00 | 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 contact details are ph 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

Golf (ES)
2024-10-23 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-10-30 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

Monthly Activity - Sydney Tramway Museum: Guided Tour and Tram Ride
2024-10-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Sydney Tramway Museum, 2 Pitt St, Loftus, NSW, 2232, Australia
The Sydney Tramway Museum (operated by the South Pacific Electric Railway) is Australia’s oldest tramway museum and the largest in the southern hemisphere. It is located at Loftus in the southern suburbs of Sydney.
In 2001, the museum was the recipient of the YMCA facade, that was previously located at the corner of Pitt and Bathurst Street in the Sydney central business district. The facade was relocated by Meriton to make way for a new building being constructed at the same location. This huge, impressive sandstone structure dating from the 1880s makes a spectacular backdrop when entering the museum complex from the front gates. The building is not finished yet and is still being worked on as funding permits. The gates from the original Gladesville Bridge were installed as the depot gates in 2010.
The 2018 film Ladies in Black had both live action scenes and film stock for CGI segments filmed around the Railway Square Waiting Shed that is located in the southern end of the museum site.
Join us for this unusual activity as we explore the history of trams in Sydney, Australia and the world.
DATE: (Note day change) Wednesday October 23rd at 11.00am
TIME: 11am – 1.00pm. You can stay till 3.00pm if you’d like to. Plus ones are welcome but please pay for 2 people when you are confirming your booking.
Meet at 10:50am for 11am.
LIMIT of 20
VENUE: 2 Pitt St, Loftus NSW 2232. There is parking nearby and the venue is right next to Loftus train station
COST: $20 per member $15.00 for seniors
RSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com Attn. Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying.
RSVP and PAY by: 10 October 2024.
Please indicate if you are a senior in your email and whether you are bringing a plus one. Both an email reply as well as a payment are required.
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

Tennis (ES)
2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-31 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

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2024-10-24 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-31 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

Golf (NS)
2024-10-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Warringah Golf Club, 397 Condamine Street, North Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
The North Shore Golf Group plays 9 holes at Warringah Golf Club on Friday mornings.
Tee off is at 9.30am and play finishes at 11.30am – 12noon, followed by sociable coffee and snacks.
Cost: $25 and $21 for Seniors.
Clubs, buggy and cart hire are available at the Pro shop. Golf lessons are also available.
The Convenor is Mariella Fraser, 0403 707 237, mariella.fraser@gmail.com
Mariella sends participants an email on Wednesday and members are asked to reply by Thursday afternoon ONLY if attending.

German Conversation
2024-10-25 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.

Go Saturday – Back to Black at Old Parramatta House
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Old Government House, Parramatta, Crn Pitt and Macquarie St, Parramatta, Australia
Back to Black is a fascinating delve into our history with the fashion of wearing black. Traditionally associated with mourning, this much maligned colour has been associated with many special events including partying. Join Go Saturday for its foray into the history of black!
DATE: Saturday 26 October 2024
TIME: 2pm meeting time. Roughly 4pm finish time.
VENUE:
Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Pitt Street Entrance, Parramatta NSW 2150
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/back-to-black/
Phone: (02) 9635 8149
COST: Adult $15, Concession $12 (includes children), National Trust Member FREE- (YOU MUST book your ticket to guarantee your place)
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 22 October 2024
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT:
Old Government House is located in Parramatta Park, Parramatta NSW.
By public transport: Old Government House is an easy walk from Parramatta and Westmead train stations. For ferry services, catch the Rivercat ferry and alight at Charles Street wharf – from there it’s a short walk along the riverside. The Parramatta shuttle bus also operates on a free loop around Parramatta – alight at Stop 4 (Parramatta Stadium, O’Connell Street)
If you are on foot, the best entry points to Parramatta Park are the George Street or Pitt Street gates on the east, Queens Road gate or Park Avenue to the west.
By car: Drive into Parramatta Park and follow the loop around the park until you reach Old Government House. There is limited parking available in Parramatta Park.

Tennis (NS)
2024-10-28 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-11-04 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.

French Conversation
2024-10-28 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

Meet n Eat - Taste of India - Harris Park - TOUR FULL - Waitlist
2024-10-30 10:30 - 14:00 | Chatkazz Restaurant, 4-6 / 14-20 Station St, Harris Park, NSW, 2150, Australia
Sharing spices and saris, culture and curry, all to delight your senses. The guide will start the morning with an Indian Breakfast before you begin your walking tour around Harris Park, taking in food, colours, spices and culture.
DATE: Wednesday 30 October 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 2pm
VENUE: Meet at Chatkazz Harris Park Restaurant, 4-6/ 14-20 Station St E, Harris Park, NSW 2150
COST: Adult $119, Concession $109
RSVP TO: Ruku Gill – rukugill@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday 23 October 2024
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.
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: MnE October and your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: – Trains via T1, T2 and T5 lines , Car

Rummikub / Canasta (ES)
2024-11-01 11:00 - 14:30 | Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay, NSW, 2029, 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: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
TIME: 11.00am – 2.30pm
VENUE: Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay
COST: Refreshments at members cost – Bring a sandwich and refreshments
RSVP TO: Lynette Sanchez
Lynette Sanchez – ph 0418220605 lynettesanchez1@icloud.com
RSVP BY: Thursday prior to the Friday game
TRANSPORT: Parking is available near the Woollahra Club
Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Buses run past the club.

Craft Group
2024-11-01 12:00 - 16:00 | NSW
The SWIC Craft Group (which is actually a ‘needlecraft’ group) meets on the first Friday of the month from March to December. At the beginning of the year the group has 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 $4 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, Rosemary Sullivan at rsulliva@comcen.com.au for further information.

North Shore Evening Book Club
2024-11-04 17:30 - 19:30 | LB Restaurant, View Hotel, North Sydney, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, NSW
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2024. Venues and Books are as below.
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the LB Restaurant, View Hotel, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, or
Nov 4th Monday at the View
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan By Lisa See
Dec 9 Monday at the View
Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat
Food at own cost.
If anyone is interested in joining this group, please send an email to jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
Confirmation of attendance is required for each week as per other groups.

Evening Book Group
2024-11-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Imperial Hotel, Paddington, 252 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW, 2010, Australia
The Evening Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month, in the evening. See the Noticeboard for the 2026 Evening Book Group Reading List.
DATE: First Monday of the month
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm (book discussion will start around 6.00pm)
VENUE: The Imperial Hotel, 252 Oxford St, Paddington
COST: Pay for your own drinks (and food if you wish to eat)
TRANSPORT:
By Bus: Oxford St is serviced by multiple bus routes
By Car: Street Parking is readily available in the area
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Convenor, Caroline Frangopoulos, at cmfrangopoulos@gmail.com or swiceveningbookclub@gmail.com

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