Sydney Womens International Club

Morning Tea - Upper North Shore
2026-05-04 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

Bridge (NS)
2026-05-04 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-11 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-18 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)
2026-05-04 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-05-11 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-05-18 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

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

Tennis (ES)
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-21 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)
2026-05-07 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-14 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-21 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

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

Golf (NS)
2026-05-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-15 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 (NS)
2026-05-08 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)
2026-05-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-18 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.

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Cammeray Golf Club, Park Avenue, Cremorne, NSW, Australia
A fundraiser as part of the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea campaign, and a chance to meet up with old SWIC friends and meet new ones.

Bring a friend and join us for a relaxed morning supporting the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and SWIC’s major fundraising event.
Our guest speaker, Professor Helen Rizos, a leading and highly respected melanoma researcher will share how research and innovation are shaping the future of cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes.
All funds raised will be donated to the Melanoma Institute Australia in loving memory of Judith Nguyen, a cherished lifelong SWIC member.
DRESS CODE (optional): Yellow or a splash of yellow.
DATE: Tuesday 12 May 2026
TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
VENUE: Cammeray Golf Club, Park Avenue, Cremorne
COST: SWIC Members $30 per person. $40 for non-members. Your entry fee is fully donated to the Melanoma Institute Australia. Additional donations are warmly welcomed.
RSVP TO: Margaret Stow – email RSVP and copy of receipt to member.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP and PAY BY: 5 May 2026
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website – press HERE.
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
TRANSPORT: Plenty of parking is available both on the street and at the Golf Club. Public transport options are also nearby.

Book Group
2026-05-12 13:30 - 15:30
Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at two venues – one in the eastern suburbs – at Cruising Yacht Club, Rushcutters Bay – and one on the north shore – mostly in members homes. 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

Explore Walk - Narrabeen Lagoon Trail
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrabeen Lagoon, Narrabeen, Sydney, NSW, 2101, Australia
Explore Walk : Narrabeen Lagoon Trail

DESCRIPTION: The Narrabeen Lagoon Trail is a nice, flat and easy 8 km walk surrounded by beautiful bushland, mangroves and parklands.
It will take us about two hours to do the loop around the lake, home to nearly 200 species of birds.
We will have lunch in Cafe H2O – one of the restaurants on the lake. Please could you let us know if you would like to stay for lunch as we may need to book a table.
DATE: Wednesday, 13th May 2026.
TIME: 10 am – 12 pm
VENUE: Narrabeen Lagoon Trail . Meet at Narrabeen B1-BLine bus stop.
COST: Lunch in a lovely cafe on the lake at your own expense.
RSVP TO: via email to Anna only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 13th May 2026
TRANSPORT: By bus B1-BLine (Narrabeen stop on Pittwater Road) or by car (easy to park at Narrabeen Lake just behind the B1-BLine bus stop, or in one of the side streets).

Classical Music Group
2026-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Please find program for 2026 Season of Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing in Opera House Concert Hall.
In the 2026 Season of Sydney Symphony Orchestra there are nine ‘Thursday Afternoon Symphony’ concerts at 1.30pm with 45 minutes of pre-concert talks, and
six Friday ‘Tea & Symphony’ morning concerts at 11am.
Members usually meet for lunch/ drinks before or after the concert at the House Canteen under the Opera House.
Grace, Glenyse and Greta have bought tickets to 5 concerts (all seats in box Y) please join us ladies.
15 May, – 11am, music by Stravinsky and Hindermith
18 June, – 1.30pm , music by Schumann and Beethoven with Anja Bilhmaier conducting
23 July, – 1.30pm, music by Beethoven with Simone Young conducting
15 Oct, – 1.30pm, music by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven, Donald Runnicles conducting
6 Nov, – 11am, music by Bach and Mozart with Simone Young conducting
Another interesting event by SSO is Open Rehearsals in Concert Hall at 7pm. You be able to see and hear preparation required
to bring a concert to the stage.
Seats, only in Lower Circle cost $50, program is very popular so buy asap :
Tue 28 Apr. Benjamin Northey conducting
Mon 7 Sep Stephen Layton conducting
Wed 28 Oct Simone Young conducting

SWIC Classical Music Group - Tea and Symphony Series
2026-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to the SWIC Classical Music Group first concert in 2026.
Witness the future of Australian music take centre stage, as the 2026 Fellows join the musicians of the Sydney Symphony in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in a special one-off performance curated by Sydney Symphony Principal musicians and Fellowship Artistic Directors.
Chamber music by Stravinsky, Hindemith, Francaix and young Sydney composer Holly Harrison will be performed as part of the Tea and Symphony series.
We will meet before the concert for complimentary tea/coffee in the left bar in the foyer after your tickets have been scanned. After the concert some members may like to stay for lunch/drinks in the House Canteen just below the Opera House.
DATE: Friday, 15 May 2026
TIME: Meet for tea / coffee from 10am. Concert commences at 11am – one hour concert with no interval
VENUE: Concert Hall, Opera House
COST: Purchase tickets at the SSO box office or by phoning (02) 8215 4600. Alternatively tickets may be purchased on the Opera House website, or by calling the the Opera House box office on (02) 9250 7777.
RSVP: No RSVP required for the concert. Please RSVP to Grace (Classical Music Group convenor) if you intend to stay after the concert – email grazynamroz91@gmail.com

Art And Culture: Macquarie University Art Gallery and MORE!
2026-05-19 10:30 - 14:30 | Macquarie University, 19 Eastern Rd, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
Guided Tour: Joe Frost ‘Between Stations’, Paula Dawson, Hologram “To Absent Friends”
And Sculpture Park PLUS Brunch.

What a fabulous day out we have planned for May Art and Culture lovers.
We will start the day at Macquarie University’s Art Gallery. The University lies on the fringe of a region of north-western Sydney that Joe Frost has drawn and painted since the 1990s. ‘Between Stations’ presents a selection of these works alongside a new project that places the artist’s hand-painted banners and placards at outdoor locations within the area, documented and exhibited in the MUAG. Reflecting an individual’s evolving relationship to their place of origin, ‘Between Stations’ relates personal history to public space in an urban environment characterised by change.
Our guide for this exhibition is the artist himself, Joe Frost. Joe will talk us through each of his works, while Rhonda Davis, Senior Gallery Curator, will join us.
After the tour, we will see Paula Dawson’s hologram, entitled To Absent Friends. The largest hologram on an international scale of its time, To Absent Friends was awarded the Grand Prix of the First ARTEC Biennale in Nagoya, Japan in 1989. It explores the concept of using contemporary domestic architecture as a memory repository for emotional states.
After this, we will be served a delicious morning tea, consisting of a selection of muffins/pastries (GF/V options), tea/coffee.
After eating and chatting, we can stroll across to the Sculpture Park before heading home. “Established in 1992, the Sculpture Park features local and global artists such as Richard Byrnes, David Jensz, Gary Deirmendjian, Margaret Sheridan, Paul Hopmeier and its founder, the late Errol Davis (1926 – 2009). It’s the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and aims to show a wide variety of sculpture techniques, including works in concrete, sandstone, limestone, stainless steel, bronze and copper.”
DATE: Tuesday May 19, 2026
TIME: 10.20am for a 10.30am start at Gallery
Duration of Outing: 4 hours (or thereabouts)
VENUE: Macquarie University Art Gallery and campus.
ADDRESS: University Art Gallery is located at the end 19 Eastern Rd, The Chancellery building
TRANSPORT OPTIONS:
Bus: The nearest bus stop is Macquarie Centre, which services bus routes from across the city. Macquarie Centre is on Herring Road, North Ryde, and is about one kilometre away, along University Avenue then Eastern Road.
Metro: The Sydney Metro North West and Bankstown Line (M1) stops at Macquarie Uni Station, a short walk to our destination. Metro trains run every 5 minutes, and it’s a 24-minute ride from Gadigal Station. I’ll be at Gadigal Station at 9.40am if anyone would like to join me (meet on the platform).
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: $15. The tour is complimentary.
RSVP TO: Shelley Fredman shelleyfredman@gmail.com RSVP prior to payment. There is a maximum of 30 for this outing. Please include where you plan to meet (at Gallery, at Gadigal Metro/platform) when RSVP’ing).
RSVP BY: 5pm, April 14th, 2026
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: 062-005
Account No: 1188 9493
Description: Event + your initial and surname
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

Garden Tour Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens - Fungi
2026-05-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a tour of the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens featuring Fungi – magic, mystery and marvels. Learn about the vital role of fungi in ecosystems and how some become pathogens. Learn also how the Sydney Royal Botanical Garden is working to find solutions to the problems they cause.
Date: May 20
TIME: 10:30am – 12:00pm
VENUE: Meet at the Sydney Royal Botanical Garden Visitor Centre. Please arrive 10:15 – 10:30
The tour finishes at The Calyx if you would like a refreshment afterwards.
RSVP TO: Jane McKenzie mckjgt@icloud.com
RSVP BY: May 15
COST: $20
PAYMENT :
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
TRANSPORT: See Google Maps. The nearest train station is Martin Place or Circular Quay.
