Golf (ES)
2025-02-05 08:15 - 12:00, 2025-02-12 08:15 - 12:00, 2025-02-19 08:15 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

Tennis (ES)
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-20 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)
2025-02-06 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-13 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-20 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)
2025-02-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-14 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.

Rummikub / Canasta (ES)
2025-02-07 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
2025-02-07 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.

Tennis (NS)
2025-02-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-17 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 (ES)
2025-02-10 13:15 - 16:15, 2025-02-17 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)
2025-02-10 13:15 - 16:30, 2025-02-17 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

Book Group
2025-02-11 13:30 - 15:30 | NSW
Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at two venues – one in the eastern suburbs and one on the north shore. Start time is 1.30pm and the discussion usually goes for two hours, followed by light refreshments.
The book list for the following year is selected at an annual lunch in November, at which time members volunteer to present a book and/or host the discussion in their home.
The Book List for the current year can be found on the NOTICEBOARD of the SWIC website.
Book Group Convenors are
Suzie Canham (NS) – 0414-834471 email: canhamsuzie@aapt.net.au
Wendy Phillips (ES) – 0419-273882 email: wendyphillips46@gmail.com

Golf (ES)
2025-02-12 08:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-19 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

SWIC AGM and BIRTHDAY HIGH TEA
2025-02-12 10:45 - 12:00 | The Royal Sydney Golf Club, Kent Rd, Rose Bay, NSW, Australia
All SWIC Members are cordially invited to attend the SWIC AGM and Birthday High Tea at The Royal Sydney Gold Club, Rose Bay
When you RSVP please make clear whether you will be attending both the AGM and the Birthday Lunch or only one or the other.
AGM – THE ANNEXE
Further information and relevant AGM documents will be circulated to you prior to the meeting.
Members will need to be seated no later than 10.45 for 11am. (Latecomers will not be admitted to the AGM).
The AGM will commence at 11am sharp and close at 12 noon.
Access to the AGM is not permitted by NSW regulation after the meeting commences at 11am.
BIRTHDAY HIGH TEA – THE BAY ROOM
Members will be seated.
High Tea will be served in the Bay Room and will include savoury and sweet delights, tea and coffee and a celebratory glass of sparkling wine.
DATE: Wednesday 12 February 2025
TIME: AGM – 11am to 12 noon followed by HIGH TEA from 12 noon to 2pm
VENUE: The Royal Sydney Golf Club, Kent Road, Rose Bay
COST: AGM – no charge
High Tea – $80
RSVP TO: AGM Attendance – secretary.swicsydney@gmail.com
Birthday High Tea – lunches21.swicsydney@gmail.com
Please advise of any special dietary requirements with your RSVP
RSVP BY: Wednesday 5 February 2025
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: Birthday Tea + your initial and surname

ROYAL SYDNEY GOLF CLUB
SWIC Attendees must present to Reception on arrival and provide Identification by way of a Drivers License or another recognised form of Identification.
DRESS CODE AND MOBILE PHONES
Members are requested to comply with the dress code, which includes No Blue Demin or sneakers. Flat laced shoes are acceptable.
Mobile phones must always be on silent. Special places are available in the Club to make urgent phone calls.
TRANSPORT: Buses 324 or 325 from city or ferry from Circular Quay

Rummikub (NS)
2025-02-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
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.
DATE: 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
VENUE: Jam Cafe – Bridgepoint Mosman
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

Spanish Conversation
2025-02-17 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

Theatre Group – 17 February 2025 – ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ – STC (Drama Theatre, Opera House)
2025-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A play by Tom Wright
Adapted from the novel by Joan Lindsay
Directed by Ian Michael
Our most beguiling modern myth, boldly reimagined
Five modern teenage girls recount a story burnt into the Australian psyche. In Tom Wright’s lyrical and daring adaptation, Joan Lindsay’s hypnotic classic becomes a form-shattering mix of storytelling, gossip, and reenactment. Seen through the eyes of STC Resident Director Ian Michael, Picnic at Hanging Rock promises an inventive and dreamlike theatre experience.
Based on events that took place on St Valentine’s Day 1900, this critically-lauded adaptation brings an archetypal mystery into the 21st century while preserving the chilling enigma at its heart. The cast features some of this country’s finest young performers including Olivia De Jonge, Kirsty Marillier, Lorinda May Merrypor, Masego Pitso, and Contessa Treffone.
Approx. duration 85 mins (no interval).
DATE: Monday 17 February 2025
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
TICKETS: To buy your tickets visit https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets J7 and J8
PRE-THEATRE: (Optional): Meet in the foyer of the Drama Theatre at 6.30pm for Drinks/Snacks
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at judith.m.nguyen@gmail.com (cc to Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrenna@yahoo.com) BY 10 February 2025 if you plan to join us for pre-theatre
refreshments.

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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2025
To enable you to plan your diary for 2025, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2025. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries, please contact Judith Nguyen at judith.m.nguyen@gmail.com and Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

18 March (Tuesday)
Song of First Desire
Premiering in Madrid in 2023, this is a superb new play of passion, history and politics.
Belvoir St Theatre
6.30pm
F35, F36

15 April (Tuesday)
The Glass Menagerie
Inspired by his own turbulent life, Tennessee Williams’ timeless portrait of a shattered family is one of the most iconic dramas of the 20th century.
Ensemble Theatre
7.30pm
C30, C31

27 May (Tuesday)
The Wrong Gods
S. Shakthidharan models in this small patch of India the impact of capitalism on the planet as a whole.
Belvoir St Theatre
6.30pm
F35, F36

25 June (Wednesday)
The Half-Life of Marie Curie
American playwright Lauren Gunderson perfectly captures the enduring friendship of two remarkable women devoted to scientific and social change.
Ensemble Theatre
6.15pm
B15, B16

10 July (Thursday)
The Spare Room
Based on Helen Garner’s novel, starring Judy Davis and Elizabeth Alexander, this is a tour-de-force of modern Australian theatre.
Belvoir St Theatre
7.30pm
F35, F36

31 August (Sunday)
Orlando
Virginia Woolf’s most beloved and brilliant novel takes to the stage in a joyous new adaptation.
Belvoir St Theatre
6.30pm
F35, F36

9 September (Tuesday)
True West
Set against the searing backdrop of the Californian desert, Sam Shepard’s play is a wickedly funny and scorching tale of sibling rivalry.
Ensemble Theatre
7.30pm
B29, B30

21 October (Tuesday)
The Shiralee
An outback classic, this is a love song to the open road.
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)
6.30pm
J20, J21

18 November
(Tuesday)
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
An explosive new take on this classic by Edward Albee.
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
6.30pm
C23, C24

Ladies Night Out
2025-02-18 05:30 - 19:30 | Wilmot Bar, 339 Pitt St, Sydney, 339 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
A fun evening to share drinks and food together
DATE: Tuesday 18 February 2025
TIME: 5.50pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: The Wilmot Bar, Kimpton Margot Sydney, 339 Pitt Street, Sydney
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP TO: Sangeeta and Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 14 Feb 2025
TRANSPORT: Bus / Trains to Town Hall

Art and Culture - Visit to The Australian Design Centre - WAITLIST
2025-02-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Australian Design Centre, 115 William St, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Tour of Current Exhibitions: re/Joy a solo ceramics exhibition by Vipoo Srivilasa and
Crafted Liberation from Headscarfs to Stadium Seats: a celebration of Iranian Women’s Resilience in the pursuit of gender equality
Explore The Australian Art Centre with Art and Culture on Tuesday 18th February. The ADC are a leading centre for contemporary craft and design in Australia, playing a significant role in building an Australian design culture. At the conclusion of the tour you may enjoy browsing the Object’s Store.
Rhadi Bryant, Creative Program Producer, will host our tour of the two current exhibitions following a welcome and introduction to the Centre.
DATE: Tuesday 18 February 2025
TIME: 11.30am
VENUE: Australia Design Centre Gallery 101/105 William Street, Darlinghurst 2010 Gadigal Land Corner Palmer and William Streets Darlinghurst
Contact:
Gallery 02 8599 7999
Office 02 9361 4555
(Corner of William and Palmer Streets Darlinghurst)
COST: Nil Cost
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com with your full name and Mobile Contact. We endeavour to confirm your place within 24 hours. If you have not received advice, please SMS 043846904.
RSVP BY: 8 February 25 Early RSVP is advised as this tour is capped at 20 . When full we will waitlist

TRANSPORT: The closest train stations are Kings Cross via a 650 metre walk on William Street or Museum Station which is a 950 metre walk.
There are a number of buses which pass on William Street including 200, 324 or 325 bus routes. From Oxford Street, there is charming 10-minute walk through Darlinghurst.
Plan your trip with Transport NSW.

State Theatre Tour: Palace of Dreams - Please book directly with theatre
2025-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 | The State Theatre, Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Since its opening in 1929, The State Theatre Sydney has captivated the hearts and minds of patrons with its majestic elegance. Join in a guided tour of this magnificent and unique building and discover why it’s known as the Palace of Dreams.
During this fascinating tour you will:

Experience the grandeur of standing in a 2000 seat auditorium beautifully framed by 13 hand-cut crystal chandeliers
Observe the eclectic elements of the Theatre’s Gothic, Italian and Art deco design
Discover the State’s famous Character Lounges including the exotic Butterfly Room, the Pioneer Room, College Room and more
Be mesmerised by the world’s second largest hand-cut crystal chandelier, the Koh-i-Nor
See the original mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the voice of silent movies (pending availability).

Admire prize winning artworks by famous Australian artists including William Dobell, Mary Edwards, Charles Wheeler and Raymond Lindsay

Delve into the depths of the Theatre to discover engineering marvels and mechanical masterpieces

Recognised for its great historical significance and high architectural quality, this is your chance to be enchanted by the State Theatre Sydney.
DATE: Wednesday 19 February 2025 : 1.00PM
TIME: 1.00pm – 2.00pm. Please stay for a coffee at a nearby café if you are able
VENUE: We will meet in the lobby of the State Theatre. Details will be confirmed a few days before the event.
State Theatre Address:
49 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: $17 per member
RSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com Attn. Caren Trafford, Out N’ About Organiser, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying.
Places are limited.
Deadline for booking & payment is 6 February. 2025
RSVP and PAY by: February 6 2025
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

Travel Conversation
2025-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
This month we will be discussing being a ‘tour guide’ in Sydney. Where do you take your visitors? Where do you recommend they stay if you do not have space? Is there anywhere outside Sydney you encourage them to visit? Do you have companies you recommend your visitors use for tours?
Also, if you have any travel related questions, please submit these with your RSVP so that we can circulate to the group prior to the meeting.
DATE: Thursday 20 February 2025
TIME: 10am – 12pm
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, NSW 2090
https://goo.gl/maps/sgP6gSdsMVmXWd6p7
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh – travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 14 February
TRANSPORT: Car – Plenty of untimed street parking
Bus – 243 from Neutral Bay Junction to Macpherson St/Ellalong Rd
100 from the city. Get off at Military Rd at Prince St and walk down Macpherson St
