Bridge (ES)
2026-04-20 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-04-27 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-05-04 13:15 - 16:15 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

Art & Culture : 25th Biennale of Sydney tour
2026-04-21 10:15 - 12:15 | White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle, NSW, 2039, Australia
Our next Art & Culture tour will be visiting the 25th Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station.
BACKGROUND: The Biennale of Sydney is one of the leading international contemporary art events. Since its inception in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney has provided a platform for art and ideas celebrated at home and around the world. How lucky are we to have it right on our doorstep!
The theme of the 25th Biennale of Sydney is ReMemory. The term ‘rememory’ was coined by Toni Morrison in her bestselling novel, Beloved.
The official website reads: “A means of revisiting, reconstructing, and reclaiming histories that have been erased or repressed, Rememory signifies the intersection of memory and history, where recollection becomes an act of reassembling fragments of the past—whether personal, familial, or collective. The 25th edition of the Biennale connects the delicate space between remembering and forgetting. By engaging with Rememory, artists will highlight marginalised narratives, share untold stories, and inspire audiences to rethink how memory shapes identity, belonging, and the creation and celebration of new communities and connections”.
Artistic Director, Hoor Al Qasimi is quoted as saying “Sydney has a multicultural community at its core, with people from different cultures from across the world choosing and calling this vibrant city as their home. I’m interested in exploring the multifaceted cultures and perspectives within this city, working with local artists and communities, as well as bringing new voices to the Biennale. It is an honour and privilege to be nominated and then selected to be Artistic Director of the 25th Biennale of Sydney, which I have been visiting for over a decade now. I have seen the developments over the years, including the amplification of Indigenous voices both local and global, which has made it an essential platform for rewriting art history.”
TOUR DURATION – 60 minutes
MEETING PLACE: White Bay Forecourt, or if too hot/wet, the Info Hub at the entrance.
MORNING TEA/BRUNCH: There is nothing formally organised, however, there are food trucks at the venue, or we can wander to Rozelle, Balmain for something.
Be sure to book your place ASAP to experience this incredibly fascinating exhibition. Tour is limited to 20 people.

DATE: Tuesday 21 April
TIME: 10.15am for 10.30am tours
VENUE: White Bay Power Station, Robert Street, Rozelle. 2026
COST OF GUIDED TOUR: $ 15.00 per person
RSVP TO: Shelley Fredman shelleyfredman@gmail.com by 5pm April 14th, 2026. RSVP prior to payment.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
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: Sydney Women’s International Club Incorporated
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Event + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT
By Bus: Bus 441 and 442 from Queen Victoria Building, York Street, Stands B and D. Bus stops on Robert Street and Victoria Road and are a two-minute walk to White Bay Power Station.
Ferry: Take the scenic route and catch a ferry to Balmain East Wharf, located 2.6 km from White Bay Power Station. The F4 ferry route services this wharf from Pyrmont to Circular Quay. From the wharf, catch the 442 bus from Darling Street, running every ten minutes, to Robert Street, just a two-minute walk away.
Light Rail: The nearest light rail stop is Rozelle Bay, which is located on the L1 line Central Station to Dulwich Hill. When you have arrived, take the path through Rozelle Parklands and head to White Bay Power Station. The walk takes about 15 minutes.
There is NO PARKING at White Bay Power Station. Taxis and rideshares can pick up and drop off passengers at the White Bay Power Station forecourt driveway at Gate 1 on Robert Street. Vehicles will circulate one-way clockwise for pick-up and drop-off before exiting onto Robert Street
PS: Please remember to look at NSW Art Gallery Lecture Series, held Wednesday evenings and Thursday lunchtimes to see which ones interest you. Book/pay directly with the Gallery, and email Shelley your list – you’ll be contacted with the names of other SWIC members attending and can organise to meet up for a coffee/drink/meal.
www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/events/art-appreciation-2026-in-gallery

Tennis (ES)
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-07 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)
2026-04-23 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-30 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-07 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)
2026-04-24 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-08 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
2026-04-24 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 Susanne Booth boothsusanne@gmail.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: Susanne Booth boothsusanne@gmail.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.

Theatre Group – April 2026 Sistren - Griffin Theatre Company - April 26
2026-04-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
The Play
Isla and Violet are a ‘lethal combination’. Their self-righteous headmaster thinks that’s an insult. They think it’s a cute name for a girl group.
Too-smart, too precocious and way too outspoken, it’s no surprise when these self-proclaimed soulmates are separated until the end of the year. But the world outside their South London school is a divisive one for a cisgender Caribbean diva and her ‘Ethel Cain adjacent’ transgender bestie. As their cosmic connection is tested, one key question arises—will Isla and Violet be pulled apart, or will they reign supreme?
SISTREN is that rarest of things: a play that feels like a true original. Chaotic, sprawling, yet laser-focused, it’s like chugging five cans of Red Bull then doomscrolling with YouTube. The blazingly talented performer, Iolanthe, (Seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner) makes her playwriting debut, sharing the stage with her IRL bestie, the extra-ordinary, Janet Anderson (Orlando, Overflow) under the sharp direction of Ian Michael (Stolen, Picnic at Hanging Rock).
DATE: Sunday 26 April 2026
TIME: 5:30pm to approx. 7:30pm
NOTE THE VENUE: Belvoir St Theatre Downstairs, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010. The Griffin Theatre performances are being held at Belvoir this year during renovations to the Griffin building.
TICKETS: Purchase your ticket at the Griffin Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au or Tel 9361 3817
Cherry and Lou-anne have purchased general admission tickets.
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): Join us for pre-theatre drink and snack in the Belvoir foyer bar from 4:30 pm.
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com and
CC to Lou-anne Folder at louanfol@gmail.com BY 9 April 2026
THEATRE GROUP – Looking ahead in 2026
To enable you to plan your diary for 2026, the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2026 are listed in SWIC website News section. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries, please contact Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com or Lou-anne Folder at louanfol@gmail.com

Tennis (NS)
2026-04-27 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-04 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.

Bridge (NS)
2026-04-27 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-04 13:00 - 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. until 4.30pm 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

French Conversation
2026-04-27 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

Travel Conversation
2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
Following on from February’s meeting where we discussed places we have revisited, in April we will invite you to share places that you have visited that you would NOT recommend or you think are overrated – and tell us your alternative.
If there is time, you may also share recent travel and/or ask a travel question.
DATE: Wednesday 29th April 2026
TIME: 10am – 12pm
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, NSW 2090
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh – travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Sunday 26th April
TRANSPORT:
Car – Plenty of untimed street parking
Bus – 243 from Neutral Bay Junction to Macpherson St/Ellalong Rd
OR 100 from the city. Get off at Military Rd at Prince St and walk down Macpherson St

Test Event
2026-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW

Sip & Sup – Drinks & Dinner : Bistro Mosman
2026-04-30 18:00 - 21:30 | NSW
Our next Sip ‘n’ Sup will be at the Buena Hotel’s Bistro Mosman.

SWIC plans to hold Sip ‘n’ Sup – Drinks & Dinner as a monthly drop-in get-together for all members. The idea is that each month a different member – or maybe a member and a friend – will choose a venue and organise the event. Members can drop in for a few drinks and a chat – and stay for a bite to eat, if they wish. Drinks and dinner will be at members’ own expense.
This month Beverly Trippas has chosen Bistro Mosman at The Buena Hotel, Mosman.
DATE: Thursday 30 April 2026
TIME: From 6 pm
VENUE: Bistro Mosman at The Buena Hotel, 76 Middle Head Road, Mosman
COST: Members pay for their own drinks and dinner.
RSVP TO: Beverly Trippas – btrippas@gmail.com
TRANSPORT: Please see local bus, train and ferry timetables for transport details.
For further details or to volunteer to organise one of these events, please contact Pauline Waugh: Phone 0414 682 644 or email pauline.waugh@icloud.com

Craft Group
2026-05-01 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.

Morning Tea - Upper North Shore
2026-05-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Runaway Spoon Cafe, 12 Tryon Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
All are invited to attend a regular monthly morning tea
DATE: 1st Monday of each month
TIME: 10.30 – 12.00
VENUE: Runaway Spoon Cafe, Lindfield
COST: Members pay for own refreshments
Organiser – Jill McLean – jill.mclean@jarie.com.au

Evening Book Group
2026-05-04 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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Challenging Walk – Maroubra to Bondi
2026-05-05 09:30 - 13:30 | Jack Vaney Reserve, Marine Parade, Maroubra, NSW, Australia
The Maroubra to Bondi Beach Coastal Walk is a 12 km clifftop walk that combines several shorter trails into a route that links all the main beaches in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. There are some sections where you need to walk a short part along suburban streets, but most of the route is along footpaths. This iconic coastal walk passes many beaches, including Bondi Beach, Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama, Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach, Gordon’s Bay, Coogee Beach, Lurline Bay and Maroubra Beach.
Elevation gain is approximately 370 meters.
It is best to wear hiking shoes rather than sneakers. This will help with grip and provide a level of protection for your feet. Waterproof is even better as it might rain.
There are a few spots with steep stairs but nothing too challenging. Some of you may benefit from using walking poles, so if you have them, it might be useful to bring them along. If you would like poles and do not have them, please let us know as someone may be able to lend you a pair.
The walk finishes at Bondi where we’ll stop for lunch at a cafe (Glory Days or similar) if you’d like to join us.
Bring a hat, raincoat, sunscreen and water. There is very little shade so a hat is essential. Water is available along the route but please bring at least 1 Litre with you and preferably 1.5 litres.
You should not have any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace if you would like to join us on this walk. No sandals please.
DATE: May 5 2026
TIME: 9.30am – 1.30pm approximately which includes lunch in Bondi at the end.
VENUE: Meet at the Jack Vanney Reserve in Maroubra near the Pool Coffee Eatery.

COST: Public transport expenses. Lunch is at your own expense.
RSVP: Please click on the button below to register your attendance.
RSVP BY: Thursday April 28 2026.
LEADERS: Rani Haet (0452 588 153) and Sue Jamieson (0488 170 285). On the day of the hike, please let us know if you are unable to make it.
TRANSPORT: The 377X bus goes there from Martin Place Station. Or take the train to Bondi Junction and take the 350 bus. Alternatively, you can drive, park at Maroubra and then return via bus from Bondi

North Shore Evening Book Group
2026-05-05 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 2026.
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the LB Restaurant, View Hotel, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, or
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.

Morning Tea - Northern Beaches
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Manly Pacific Hotel 55 North Bar, 55 N Steyne, Manly, NSW, 2095, Australia
All are invited to attend a regular monthly morning tea
DATE: 1st Wednesday of each month
TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
VENUE: Cibaria’s 55 North Bar, Manly Pacific Hotel
COST: Members pay for own refreshments
ORGANISER – Anita Holmberg – holmberganita@hotmail.com

Ladies Night Out - The Oaks Hotel
2026-05-07 17:50 - 19:30 | The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
A fun evening to share drinks and food together.

DATE: Wednesday 7th May 2026
TIME: 5.50pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: The Oaks,118 Military Road, Neutral Bay. NSW 2089
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP by: 4th of March 2026
RSVP to: swicniteout@gmail.com (Sangeeta)
TRANSPORT: Bus to Neutral Bay
