On this tour, we will discover the stunning architecture and beauty of the Camperdown campus of the University of Sydney, from the historic Quadrangle to more modern architecture. Hear stories of the university's role in the development of education in this country. Our guides will take us on a journey of exploration, interweaving the history […]
In August we will do a walk around The Rocks, including Observatory Hill. DATE: Wednesday 17 August 2022 TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm (approx.) Walkers will be advised of the meeting place when they RSVP RSVP TO: Christine Powell on [email protected] RSVP BY: 12 August 2022
In August we will gather at Bay Ten Expresso in Lavender Bay. Housed in an industrial warehouse, Bay Ten Espresso has made use of an old, and rather notorious shipping container to serve the community of other outsiders. The café is not on the main strip, but down a laneway, and is in the warehouse at the top […]
This month we are in for a special late Sunday afternoon treat at Belvoir, enabling our members who have weekday commitments to attend. By Veronica Nadine Gleeson, based on the book by Anne Deveson Directed by Leticia Cáceres Anne’s life – the familiar juggle of marriage, career, emotions, chaos – is thrown off-balance when her son Jonathan begins speaking […]
Until the Circular Quay cinema reopens, currently anticipated to be late 2022, Movie Group will be at Events Cinemas at Bondi Junction on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We invite you join us for the movie of your choice. We will meet after for coffee and hot chocolate at Max Brenner Cafe. DATE: 23 […]
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together. DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 5.30pm - 7.30pm VENUE: Heritage Bar, Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney, 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 COST: Pay for your own drinks RSVP TO: Sangeeta/Elaine at [email protected] RSVP BY: Friday 19 August 2022 TRANSPORT: Close to Wynyard Station
Let's step into the dark side of Sydney’s past with a visit to the Water Police station and courts that once made up one of the city’s busiest legal hubs. Crooks and cops, thugs and judges, locals and drifters, the guilty and the innocent have all left their stories here. With its 1890s holding cells, […]
What about some Greek food for September? Diethnes is celebrating their 70th year as the original Greek restaurant in Sydney. The father of the current owner opened the restaurant in 1952 and his son took over in the early 2000s. We will enjoy some dips, and some traditional Greek dishes such as dolmades, moussaka and […]
This walk will take us along the foreshore from Watsons Bay and around to the Gap before continuing past Rose Gully and Dover Heights. Our final destination will be Bondi Beach. The walk will feature both walking along the coastline and also some walking along residential roads. DATE: Tuesday 6 September 2022 TIME: 9.15am-12.15pm approximately […]
The world has opened up and we are travelling again and isn’t it wonderful? If you haven’t taken the plunge yet, perhaps you are thinking ahead to where you will travel next year, and would be interested in talking to members who have already travelled. DISCUSSION TOPICS: Be prepared to: Share a recent trip either […]