Sydney Womens International Club

Garden Tour - Eryldene Camellia Collection Open Day
2026-06-12 10:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Join us for a guided tour of the Eryldene Camellia Collection led by Eryldene Garden Volunteers.

The Eryldene Camellia Collection, recognised by the International Camellia Society Committee for Conservation of Historic Camellias, was developed and planted by Professor E.G. Waterhouse. Widely regarded as a national treasure, the camellia collection at Eryldene is one of the most historically important in Australia.
The guided tour will be followed by morning tea as part of Eryldene’s June Open Day.
DATE: Friday 12 June – note change of day.
TIME: 10.00am -12.30 pm. Tour starts at 10.15am
VENUE: Eryldene Historic House and Garden
17 McIntosh Street, Gordon, NSW 2072
COST: Garden Tour & Tea Package $25, Concession $23, Eryldene Members $15
RSVP TO: Jane McKenzie: mckjgt@icloud.com / PH: 0400 707 893
RSVP BY: June 8
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please purchase a Garden Tour & Tea ticket on the Eryldene website and send me a copy to confirm your attendance. Please book ASAP.
https://www.eryldene.org.au/new-events/https/eventshumanitixcom/friday-morning-open-garden-april-2026-garden-tours-9ka6j-drwpd
TRANSPORT: Trains stop at Gordon Station which is close (350m) to Eryldene Gardens – see Google / Apple Maps.

Rummikub (NS)
2026-06-12 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-19 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 – unless otherwise advised
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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

Tennis (NS)
2026-06-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-22 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-29 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)
2026-06-15 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-22 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-29 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

Bridge (ES)
2026-06-15 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-06-22 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-06-29 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

Art & Culture - NSW Art Gallery - Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Exhibition
2026-06-16 09:15 - 10:45 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Julie Fragar with her 2025 Archibald Prize–winning Work, Flagship Mother Multiverse.
Can you believe it’s been a year already! The always fabulous, interesting, controversial, must-see Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Exhibition returns to NSW Art Gallery. We have the pleasure of being guided around the artworks by the incredible Les Moseley (for those who are new to Art and Culture, Les is a favourite of SWIC)
If you only do one tour with SWIC Art and Culture, this is the one to do.
The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes delight and surprise audiences every year with fresh presentations of contemporary Australian painting and sculpture.
At its heart, the Archibald Prize is about storytelling. Les has all the behind-the-scenes information on every entry and brings each piece to life for us.
The Wynne Prize celebrates two major categories of art: Australian landscape painting and figurative sculpture. The Sulman Prize is for a subject painting, a genre painting, or a mural project.
Check out www.nswartgallery.org.au for all the events happening during the exhibition or follow on all social media platforms to stay connected with events.
MORNING TEA (Optional) In February, we had our first pre-booked morning tea after the tour. It was a pleasure to come down the escalator and see our reserved table, set with delicious morsels of yummy food waiting for us. As the Archibalds are one of the most popular exhibitions hosted by the Gallery, we have decided to offer this option again to ensure we sit together and not have to wait in long lines. The Gallery has said, due to the busyness of the exhibition, we may not be able to add latecomers to our table, so please do think about joining us to ensure you’re included.
The cost is an additional $16.80 per person and includes the following:
Mini muffins (gf), frittata of the day (gf), Batch-brewed Single O coffee and tea selection and Filtered Water on tables.
If you would like to join us, please add this to the price of your participation in this month’s event. If you have dietary requirements, let us know when you RSVP.
DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
TIME: 9.15 am for 9.30 am start.
TOUR DURATION: One hour (or thereabouts, plus morning tea for those who opt in)
VENUE: NSW Art Gallery, Naala Badu Building (the ‘main’ building)
ADDRESS: Gallery Road, The Domain
TRANSPORT OPTIONS:
Train: St James and Martin Place stations are both about a 10-minute walk.
Bus: Bus 441 Departs from the York Street side of the QVB (Stand D) and the bus stops outside the Gallery. Return trip same.
Metro: Gadigal Metro Station (walk or catch 441 bus) and Martin Place Metro (walk through park)
Parking Stations: Domain Car Park, The Wharf, and Woolloomooloo Car Park can be booked in advance and are within walking distance.
An email will be sent to participants on Sunday night before the outing. You can see who is participating and reach out to Members who live nearby to coordinate travelling together.
COST:
Adult: $45
Concession: $42
Gallery Member: $40 (please provide membership number)
Morning Tea (optional) $16.80
RSVP TO: Shelley Fredman shelleyfredman@gmail.com RSVP prior to payment
RSVP BY: 5pm,June 9, 2026
PAYMENT OPTIONS: (e.g. Payable on the day OR the two payment options below)
Please note SWIC bank account details below:
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: Sydney Women’s International Club Incorporated
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event + your initial and surname

Tennis (ES)
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-25 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

Out 'n About Guided Tour: Allianz Stadium
2026-06-18 11:00 - 12:30 | SCG, Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW, Australia
The Allianz Stadium Tour gives you rare access to the places where great moments begin and the stories that bring this precinct to life. Places are limited.

Walk the path of champions and experience a behind the scenes look at one of Sydney’s leading sporting venues. Whether you follow the Roosters, Sydney FC, the NSW Waratahs or simply enjoy exploring major venues, this guided tour offers a close look at the inner workings of this world-class stadium.
Discover the stories, stand in the rooms and explore the spaces that shape match days for players, fans and officials.
Allianz Stadium Tour Highlights

Behind the Scenes Access: Visit areas most fans never see, including the players change rooms, warm-up zones, media centre and coaches boxes.
Legends Lounge: Step inside one of the stadium’s most exclusive spaces and learn how it is used on match day.
Field of Play: Walk the sideline and take in the scale of the venue from ground level.
VIP Suites: See how premium hospitality experiences are hosted for major events.
Art and Design: Explore the artwork installations woven throughout the stadium.

DATE: Thursday June 18, 2026
TIME: 11:00 am – 12:30pm. Meet at 10.45am at Gate A, SCG, Driver Avenue, Moore Park, NSW, 2021
VENUE: Allianz Stadium, Moore Park NSW 2001
COST: $22.00. We can adjourn to a nearby café afterwards (attendees pay for own refreshments).
RSVP to: Caren Trafford (Out ‘n About Organiser) swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com with Allianz Stadium in the title, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying.
RSVP and PAY by: June 7th 2026. Please check that there is still space before paying by sending an email to swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com .
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: Sydney Women’s International Club Incorporated
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event name + your initial and surname

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2026-06-18 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-25 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

Classical Music - June 2026
2026-06-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Our next concert is Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony on Thursday June 18 at 1.30pm. It’s two hours concert with interval and 45 minutes of preconcert talk in the foyer of Opera House, free.
Beethoven’s Fifth is more than an iconic piece of music – it’s a cultural phenomenon.
It’s dramatic opening is the most recognisable hook in orchestral music still use in films,TV and commercials. In Morse code it stands for letter ‘V’ as in Victory.
It’s often referred to as the “Fate Symphony” named after the composer’s own description of the four opening notes as “fate knocking at the door.”
The work premiered in Vienna on December 1808.
Anja Bilhmaier , young German conductor will be conducting Sydney Symphony Orchestra and later we will meet young Byelorussian cellist Ivan Karizna who will play Schumann’s Cello Concerto.
We can meet before and after the concert for some food and drink at House Canteen just under the Opera House.
DATE: Thursday, 18 June 2026
TIME: 1.30pm, two hours concert with interval
VENUE : Concert Hall in Opera House
COST: Members need to buy their own tickets at Opera House box office
(02 9259 7777) or SSO box office (02 8215 4600) or online.

Grace, Greta and Glenyse bought tickets in box Y, please join us ladies and let us know if you will stay after the concert.
Grace ( grazynamroz91@gmail.com).

Golf (NS)
2026-06-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-26 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.

Theatre Group – June 2026 The Roommate – Ensemble Theatre - June 21
2026-06-21 17:00 - 18:35 | Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
The Story
Sharon’s never broken a rule in her life. Robyn’s broken most of them.
When a recently divorced, buttoned-up Iowa homebody takes in a mysterious, fast-talking housemate from the Bronx to help pay the bills, her quiet Midwestern life gets a serious shake-up. Polite small talk quickly gives way to deep secrets — and even bigger surprises.
THE ROOMMATE is a dark comedy about two very different women who clash, reinvent themselves, and discover that sometimes the biggest risk is opening the door to change.
Directed by Lee Lewis with a cast of two: Lucy Bell as Sharon and another, yet to be announced, as Robyn
DATE: Sunday 21 June 2026
TIME: 5pm to 6:35pm
VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
TICKETS: Purchase your ticket at the Ensemble Box Office at boxoffice@ensemble.com.au or Tel 8918 3400
Cherry and Lou-anne have purchased tickets C13, C14
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): Join us at the Ensemble Foyer Bar, which opens one hour before performance start time.
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com and
CC to Lou-anne Folder at louanfol@gmail.com BY 11 June 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

French Conversation
2026-06-22 14:00 - 16:00
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

LNS Morning Tea (Lower North Shore) - The Boathouse : Tuesday June 23 2026
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 | The Boathouse, 2 The Esplanade, Mosman, 2088, Australia
LNS winter morning tea and catch up. Note they have a new menu which looks very enticing.
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DATE: Tuesday June 23 2026
TIME: 10.00am – 11.30am
VENUE: The Boathouse, Balmoral Beach , 2 The Esplanade, Mosman NSW 2088
MENU: https://www.theboathousegroup.com.au/venues/the-boathouse-balmoral
COST: Own Expense on the day
RSVP TO: Christine Giles @ gilescf@bigpond.com
RSVP BY: 18 June 2026
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay for your order on the day.
TRANSPORT: Catch the 114 Bus from Military Road direct to Balmoral Beach. Paid car parking available.

Sketchbook
2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | MCA Cafe, Ground floor, 140 George St,, The Rocks, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sketchbook is an activity for SWIC members who are creative and/or curious about art. We meet in a cafe for a friendly coffee and chat, then use own materials to draw, sketch or doodle. All levels are welcome.
DATE: Tuesday 23 June
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: The MCA Cafe at Tallawoladah,
Ground floor, 140 George St, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Participants pay for own drinks and snacks
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mariabrookes1973@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 20 June
TRANSPORT: Trains, buses, light rail, ferries to Circular Quay.

The Oaks Hotel Sip ‘n’ Sup – Drinks & Dinner : Thursday 25 June 2026
2026-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
Members can drop in for a few drinks and a chat – and stay for a bite to eat, if they wish.

DATE: Thursday 25 June 2026
TIME: From 6 pm
VENUE: The Oaks Hotel
ADDRESS: 118 Military Road, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
COST: Members pay for their own drinks and dinner.
RSVP: to Beverley Trippas btrippas@gmail.com
TRANSPORT: Please see local bus, train and ferry timetables for transport details.
BACKGROUND: 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. The member organising the event can choose the venue.
For further details or to volunteer to run one of these events, please contact Pauline Waugh: Phone 0414 682 644 or email pauline.waugh@icloud.com

Morning Tea - Inner West and Surrounding Suburbs
2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Rumilicious Restaurant, 26-32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009, Australia
DATE: Friday 26th June 2026
TIME: 10:00am – Noon
ADDRESS: Rumilicious Restaurant, 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009
RSVP BY: Friday 19th June 2026
TO: thanasivaganam01@gmail.com
Organised by : Thana Sivaganam and Desla McLean
We will purchase our own food and drinks. The venue is accessible via car, bus and ferry.

German Conversation - June
2026-06-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over lunch this month, 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.

If you’d like to join the German Conversation group for lunch, contact Susanne Booth boothsusanne@gmail.com
DATE: 26 June 2026
TIME: 12pm – 2pm
VENUE: Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 186-171 Castlereagh St Sydney.
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of lunch menu
RSVP TO: Susanne Booth boothsusanne@gmail.com or text 0405 425 880
RSVP BY: Monday 22 June 2026
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Easily accessible via public transport (train to Town Hall or Metro to Gadigal Station).

Morning Tea - Northern Beaches
2026-07-01 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

MEET N EAT – Lord Nelson Hotel
2026-07-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, 19 Kent St, The Rocks, NSW, 2000, Australia
Lets’ get together for lunch at this historic restaurant in the Rocks.
Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel, located in the historic Rocks precinct and home of Australia’s oldest pub brewery. The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation.
The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation. Come see for yourself and experience it all!
DATE: 1 July 2026
TIME: 1 pm – 3 pm
VENUE: Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel – Bar (Ground floor),
19 Kent St, The Rocks NSW 2000
(02) 9251 4044
https://lordnelsonbrewery.com/bar
COST: Diners will be able to pay for their meals separately. Please check the menu for approximate cost.
RSVP: On the Meet N Eat Whatsapp Poll (to be posted May 28th) – if you are not a member of the WhatsApp group, please contact Rani at RaniHaet@gmail.com
RSVP BY: June 27
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day directly to the restaurant.
TRANSPORT: Restaurant is a 13 min walk Circular Quay. Also an 11 min walk from Wynyard Station. You can also take the 311 bus from Wynyard.
