Sydney Womens International Club

Theatre Group – 'Folk' at the Ensemble Theatre
2019-05-16 20:15 - 21:45 (Australia/Sydney) | Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
This month Theatre Group is going a little more light-hearted, with the Australian Premiere of Tom Wells’ funny and moving play, Folk, which brings together a classic trio of misfits with heart, humour and song.
Sister Winnie is no ordinary nun. She’s feisty, irreverent and has a soft spot for a pint of Guinness. Her front room is a haven for socially awkward Stephen, who shares her passion for folk music. Their world is suddenly shattered – literally – when wayward and rebellious Kayleigh throws a brick through the window, bringing chaos into their lives. Each of them is keeping a secret and as confidences are shared, ever-optimistic Winnie concocts a harebrained scheme to help her friends unleash their creative talent on the world.
The play features Libby Asciak, Gerard Carroll and Genevieve Lemon.
★★★★ “Tom Wells writes plays of great heart… Folk, is no different. It’s as warm as an electric blanket on a nippy night… a play of empathy, generosity and hope. Poignant but not sentimental… it’s a celebration of the different forms that love can take.” The Stage UK
DATE: Thursday 16 May 2019
TIME: 8.15 pm (approximately 90 minutes, no interval)
VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
TICKETS: Tickets are $75 for seniors and $78 for adults. To buy your tickets visit https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/
PRE-THEATRE DINNER: 7.00 pm, Kirribilli Woodfire Kitchen (Italian), Shop 2, 27 Broughton St, Kirribilli (a two-minute/600m walk via Broughton St and McDougall St to the theatre)
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au by Monday 6 May 2019, indicating whether you want to join us for the pre-theatre dinner or not
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead
In June you can see the Australian Premiere of Prima Facie by Suzy Miller, a one-woman show starring Sheridan Harbridge as Tessa – a criminal lawyer at the top of her game.
We will book for Tuesday 18 June 2019, 7.00pm, SBW Stables Theatre (Griffin), 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross, NSW 2011. Tickets: $62 Full, $52 Concession
Full details in the Events Calendar of the website shortly

Art & Culture - Award Winning Architectural Tour of Contemporary Sydney (WAITLIST)
2019-05-21 09:50 - 12:00 | Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
We are excited to offer our Art and Culture enthusiasts an architectural tour of contemporary Sydney with award winning architect, Eoghan Lewis. This tour has been acknowledged by The Guardian UK as one of the world’s top ten architectural tours.
We shall explore Sydney city and hear and see how political, economic and ecological forces have formed the vibrant city we experience today.
Our tour commences at iconic Customs House where history meets contemporary Sydney. There we will view one of Sydney’s hidden gems- a spectacular scale model that depicts 10 square kilometers of downtown Sydney in miniature. From Customs House we will proceed to Sydney’s City Centre to view master works by renowned architects that reflect contemporary urban Sydney.
Please note that SWIC Architectural Tours include live commentary by audio headset to enrich your experience.
Our Architectural Tours are always very popular with members, so RSVP early!
DATE: Tuesday 21 May 2019
TIME: 9.50am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Meet at the entrance to the Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay
COST: $40
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Architect Tour + your initial and surname
Payment Option 2: By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
RSVP TO: Alison Ross arross@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: 15 May 2019
TRANSPORT: Conveniently located at 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay, and ferries, trains and buses all access Circular Quay

Tour of a Recycling Centre (WAITLIST)
2019-05-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Randwick Recycling Centre, 72 Perry Street, Matraville, Sydney, NSW, 2036, Australia
We have something different to offer members for the May monthly activity.
In 2016-2017 Australia generated an estimated 67 million tonnes (Mt) of waste including 14.2 Mt of organics and 5.6 Mt of paper and cardboard. This is the equivalent of 2.7 tonnes per capita per year. However, we recycled 60 per cent of the total waste we produced. For most of us, recycling means we put our waste in the yellow-top bin and it is taken to a recycling facility and turned back into its basic material — plastic, glass, aluminium, or paper.
But it turns out recycling is not so simple, and there are major problems in the Australian industry. A Four Corners investigation in 2017 found significant amounts of recyclable material is being dumped in landfill. Find out what happens to your recyclables after collection. This guided tour will answer your questions and show you what happens to your recycling once it has been picked up, and what can be diverted from landfill.
NOTE: Participants are to wear closed shoes, long-sleeved shirts, and PPE provided by Council (Hi-Vis Vests and Safety glasses).
DATE: Thursday 23 May 2019
TIME: 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
VENUE: Randwick Recycling Centre, 72 Perry Street, Matraville NSW 2036
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Kesty Pringgoharjono at activity.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 15 May 2019 – First come-first served basis due to limited space
TRANSPORT:

Car : limited street parking available
Buses: No. 392, 515, 317, 307

Reference only
https://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/7381c1de-31d0-429b-912c-91a6dbc83af7/files/national-waste-report-2018.pdf
https://www.smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/food-waste-averages-3800-per-household-yet-food-insecurity-at-crisis-point-20170602-gwj1eg.html
https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/nsw-waste-crisis-landfill-levy-gains-20190104-p50pp3.html
https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/nsw-waste-crisis-landfill-levy-gains-20190104-p50pp3.html

German Conversation
2019-05-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
This is all about conversation over a cup of coffee, and is aimed at those who want to practise their German and those who enjoy staying in touch with their mother tongue.
The group meets at the Sunset Café, Kirribilli Club, Lavender Bay (or by special arrangement in a member’s home) on the fourth Friday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
If you’d like to join the German Conversation group contact Meryl David on 0414 281 022 or meryl.david@outlook.com OR Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com

Go Saturday - Visit to Vaucluse House
2019-05-25 13:50 - 16:00 | Vaucluse House, 69A Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse, Sydney, NSW, 2030, Australia
We’re going back to colonial times with this month’s Go Saturday with a visit to the magnificent Vaucluse House, one of Sydney’s few remaining 19th century mansions. This well preserved house is still surrounded by its original gardens and wooded grounds. Tours run on the hour so if we meet at 1:50pm (at ticket office reception) we shall explore this wonderful piece of intact Australian history.
DATE: Saturday 25 May 2019
TIME: Meet at 1:50pm (see below meeting spot)
VENUE: Vaucluse House, 69A Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse, NSW 2030
COST: $12 Adults, $8 Concession (Seniors Card)
PAYMENT: Payable on the day at the venue
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Saturday 18 May 2019
TRANSPORT: Make your own way there.
Websites:
https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/vaucluse-house/visit#hours

Movie Group
2019-05-28 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Hi to our Movie Group members
Please find below details and times of the 3 newly released film choices on offer next Tuesday morning, 28 May.
The date is always the 4th Tuesday morning of the month.
The venue is always Dendy Cinema Opera Quays – next to Guylian Cafe and opposite Sydney Cove Oyster Bar, Circular Quay.
Please bring name badges and look out for each other in the foyer.
Purchase your own tickets.
For reduced prices and other benefits, you can join Club Dendy at reception or online.
The after-movie meeting venue is Buckley’s, East Circular Quay – a 5min stroll from the cinema. It is a pub-style cafe where you order at the counter. Please note there is no coffee or tea available.
We have a flexible booking under ‘SWIC Movie Group (Iolanda)’ from approx 12noon.
***Please let us know if you no longer wish to receive these email reminders.
We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday.
Cinema – great therapy for a busy life.
iolanda and Grace
SWIC Movie Group co-convenors – Iolanda Capodanno – 0410-800631 and Grace Mroz – 0434-170030
Dendy Cinema Opera Quays
Shop 9, 2 East Circular Quay 2000
www.dendy.com.au
Buckley’s Sydney, 18/7 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay 2000
www.buckleyssydney.com.au
Movies for this month are shown below.

10.00am: All Is True M Mature (1hr 41mins)
10.10am: 2040G General/Documentary (1hr 50mins) CC
10.30am: Poms PG Parental Guidance (1hr 31mins)

10.00am: 1. ALL IS TRUE-M Mature/Drama/History (1hr 41m)

A look at the final days in the life of playwright William Shakespeare. The year is 1613, and Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground. Devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son, Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationship with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as a husband and father.
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Kathryn Wilder
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Release date: 09 May 2019
10.10am: 2. 2040–G General/Documentary (1hr 50m)

Award-winning Australian director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them rapidly into the mainstream. Structured as a visual letter to his 4-year-old daughter, Damon blends traditional documentary with dramatised sequences and high-end visual effects to create a vision board of how these solutions could regenerate the world for future generations.
Cast: Damon Gameau, Eva Lazzaro, Zoe Gameau, Davini Malcolm
Director: Damon Gameau
Release date: 23 May 2019
10.30am: 3. POMS-PG Parental Guidance/Comedy (1hr 31m)

From the studio that brought you ‘Bad Moms’ and the producer of ‘Book Club’, Martha (Diane Keaton) is an introverted woman who moves to Sun Spring retirement community that has shuffleboard, golf, bowling and other activities. Hoping to be left alone, she meets Sheryl (Jacki Weaver), a fun-loving neighbour who insists that they become best pals. After coming out of her shell, Martha and her new friend decide to form a cheerleading squad with their fellow residents. As the two women hold auditions, they soon learn that it’s never too late to follow your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you.
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver, Pam Grier, Charlie Tahan
Director: Zara Hayes
Release date: 09 May 2019

Tour of the Akira Isogawa Exhibition (WAITLIST)
2019-05-29 10:45 - 12:00 | Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW, NSW, 2007, Australia
For our May Special Activity we will have a guided tour of the Akira Isogawa Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum.
Known for his fusion of Asian tradition with Australian ease, Akira Isogawa is one of our most loved and celebrated designers. This exhibition is the first to explore his career of more than 25 years, and features a wide range of garments and outfits.
DATE: 29 May 2019
TIME: Meet at the main entrance of the museum at 10.45am for the one-hour tour starting at 11.00am
VENUE: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007
COST: Adult $10, Concession $6
PAYMENT: Payable on the day. Bring the correct amount in an envelope with your name on it and stating Adult or Senior
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes at 0400 332 810 or mariabrookes1973@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 10 May 2019
TRANSPORT: Bus 501 (West Ryde to Haymarket) stops directly outside the Powerhouse Museum; 10 min walk from Central Station; 15 min walk from Town Hall station; Bus M30 (Mosman to Sydenham) Railway Square stop and 8 min walk.

Ladies' Night Out - Vivid Sydney from the ‘Highlander Bar’, Sir Stamford Hotel
2019-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Sir Stamford Circular Quay Hotel, 93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sir Stamford Hotel in Circular Quay takes its name from Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles – the founder of modern Singapore. Noted as a great statesman, he was instrumental in the expansion of the British Empire, which included introducing into the South East Asian region the tradition of enjoying a fine whisky.
The ‘Highlander Bar’ celebrates his pioneering spirit. It welcomes you into a classic, stylish relaxed atmosphere, serving a gourmet bar menu selection, a range of high teas and a grand selection of fine wines, liqueurs and cocktails. At night, ‘Highlander Bar’ is a perfect sanctuary to wind down after an exciting day in Sydney. Relax and refresh with ‘Highlander Bar’s’ whiskies, cocktails, wine by the glass, or your favourite beverage while you watch the beautiful light displays of Vivid Sydney.
DATE: Wednesday 29 May 2019
TIME: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: Sir Stamford Hotel, 93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
COST: Pay for your own drink and food at the Bar
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta at 0423 416 007 or swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 24 May 2019
TRANSPORT: A short walk from Wynyard Station or Circular Quay

Challenging Walk - Fullers Bridge to De Burgh Bridge Loop
2019-06-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Lane Cove National Park, Sydney, NSW, 2067, Australia
Our walk this month will be a beautiful bush walk through the northern section of Lane Cove National Park. We will track along the western side of the river to De Burgh Bridge, cross the bridge and then come back along the eastern side. This walk contains some difficult terrain including some clambering over large boulders and traversing a creek. Some of the grade is quite steep and slippery. We are asking that all participants wear hiking boots to ensure adequate traction on the track. Although not one of our longest walks, it will take about 3.30 to 3.45 hours to complete.
DATE: Tuesday 4 June 2019
TIME: 9.00am -1.00pm
VENUE: The Northern section of Lane Cove National Park
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode at goodejenny@msn.com OR Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: 30 May 2019
TRANSPORT: Parking is free on River Ave and there is metered parking in the park. Alternatively, a bus can be caught from Chatswood Railway Station. Details to follow.

Ladies Who Lunch - Encasa Spanish Restaurant (NOW FULL)
2019-06-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Encasa Spanish Restaurant, 423 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Hola! Beat the winter blues with some Spanish food and a glass of sangria from sunny Spain. Encasa means ‘at home’. It is one of the few Spanish restaurants in Sydney owned by a (real) Spaniard from Spain. We can expect to have some authentic Spanish dishes from ‘Encasa’. We will taste some tapas as entrees while we sip on the refreshing Sangria. For main course we will have paellas and for desserts some yummy churros.
Check out this little clip to learn how to pronounce ‘paella’ in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcqVuiWRK4Q
DATE: 5 June 2019
TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm
VENUE: Encasa Spanish Restaurant, 423 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 200
COST: $51.00 for tapas, paellas, churros and a glass of sangria. Additional drinks at your own expense.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please do not pay until you have sent an RSVP email to the convenors and received a confirmation from us.
Pay before 24 May 2019.
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: LWL + your initial and surname
Payment Option 2: By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay at sgtay@yahoo.com and Sue Roberts at suejackharry@yahoo.com.au
RSVP BY: 24 May 2019
TRANSPORT: ‘Encasa’ is located 700m from either Town Hall Station or Central Station. There are several parking garages around that area.
Stay tuned for July Ladies Who Lunch: Indian

Singles Sunday Brunch - 'Shuk' at Elizabeth Bay
2019-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Shuk, 61-69 Roslyn Gardens, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2011, Australia
This is a lovely, airy and open space in which to enjoy SHUK’s popular menu of breakfasts, brunches and lunches, featuring Middle Eastern influences. Conveniently situated to explore Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay.
DATE: Sunday 9 June 2019
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Shuk, 61-69 Roslyn Gardens, Elizabeth Bay, NSW 2011
COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day – Please bring cash with sufficient change
RSVP TO: Yvonne Harding at yharding@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 4 June 2019
TRANSPORT:
Trains: Nearest train station is Kings Cross on the T4 line
Buses from Circular Quay: 333 to Museum Station, and 311 bus to Elizabeth Bay Road.
Parking: Limited street parking

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
2019-06-10 | NSW

SWIC Morning Tea - Traditional Devonshire Morning Tea
2019-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Jill Watson, Townhouse 1, 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Treat yourself at this month’s Morning Tea to a traditional Devonshire Tea with homemade scones, jam and cream. The freshly baked scones will be made to the Country Women’s Association (CWA) classic and delicious recipe. The scones will be served with CWA’s jam and fresh cream – this delightful trio, scones, jam and cream, is a match made in heaven!
For your information, the CWA advances the rights and equity of women, families and communities in Australia through advocacy and empowerment, especially for those living in regional, rural and remote Australia.
DATE: Tuesday 11 June 2019
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00noon (note new start time)
VENUE: The venue hostess is Jill Watson, Townhouse 1, 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli 2061
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson at watsongillian8@gmail.com
TRANSPORT:
Street parking – Limited two-hour street parking is available.
Public Transport – It’s a 5-minute walk from Milsons Point train, or ferry from either Kirribilli or Milsons Point Wharf.

Explore Sydney Walk - Bundeena to Jibbon Beach Return
2019-06-12 11:00 - 12:45 | Bundeena Wharf, Bundeena, Sydney, NSW, 2230, Australia
Approximately 6-7 kms, this walk starts from Bundeena Ferry Wharf and takes us along scenic coastal tracks and Jibbon Beach to the Aboriginal Rock Carvings. From there we proceed to Jibbon Head, at which point we will take in spectacular ocean views. We start our return journey from there through some bush tracks and streets of Bundeena. Good walking shoes are required, as we will be walking on sand and along some cliff edges.
DATE: Wednesday 12 June 2019
TIME: Approx. 11.00am – 12.45pm (later start time due to train journey from city to Bundeena)
VENUE: Exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense, with venue to be decided (possibly Bundeena RSL Club)
RSVP TO: swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com, advising at the time of RSVP whether you will be staying for lunch
RSVP BY: Saturday 8 June 2019
TRANSPORT: By train from the city to Cronulla. Parking is available in Gunnamatta Park. (Ferry cost is $6.80 Adult one way, $3.40 Senior one way, payable by cash on the ferry)

Evening Social Group - Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise
2019-06-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Towns Place Wharf, 4 Towns Place, Millers Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
‘Vivid Sydney’ is an annual festival of light that only Sydney can do with such spectacular splendour. The centrepiece are the light sculptures, multimedia interactive work and building projections that transform various buildings and landmarks such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, in and around the Sydney central business district, into an outdoor night time canvas of art. We will have an intimate cruising experience where we will see the highlights of the Vivid Sydney Festival and enjoy amazing views from one of the four deck areas on board this vessel. They have both indoor and outdoor viewing areas so the cruise can be enjoyed in comfort in all weather conditions – that makes the evening more enjoyable no matter what.
It’s a 90 minute cruise with an experienced skipper and crew. We will enjoy canapes + 1 complimentary beverage per person. There’s also a Licensed bar on board.
DATE: Thursday 13 June 2019
TIME: Meet at 5:30pm – Cruise departs 5:45pm for 90 minutes
VENUE: Sea Sydney Harbour Cruises at https://www.seasydneyharbour.com.au/ticketed-events.html
COST: $32.00
RSVP TO: Sharon Lowe at swicsoceve@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday morning, 3 June 2019
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable to me on the day. All cancellations will be charged.
TRANSPORT: Pick up and drop off at Towns Place Wharf, 4 Towns Place, Millers Point, NSW 2000.
Towns Place Wharf is in close proximity to the newest city precinct Barangaroo Reserve and parking is available at Wilson Parking Barangaroo, for a flat rate of $10-$12 (selected entry time and days).
The wharf is a short walk from both Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. Circular Quay and Wynyard Train stations are also a 10-15 minute walk through the city.

Art & Culture - The Archibald: Australia's Much Loved Portrait Prize (WAITLIST)
2019-06-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join SWIC for a private tour of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes – an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike.
The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it’s a ‘who’s who’ of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists.
The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery or figure sculpture, while the Sulman Prize is given to the best subject painting, genre painting or mural project in oil, acrylic, watercolour or mixed media.
Each year, the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW judge the Archibald and Wynne, and invite an artist to judge the Sulman.
DATE: Tuesday 18 June 2019
TIME: 10.30am – 11.30am. Meet outside the main door of the Art Gallery no later than 10.25am for a 10.30am tour.
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: $25.00 (Adults) $20.00 (Concessions/Seniors)
RSVP TO: Alison Ross at arross@bigpond.net.au or on 0405 541 921
RSVP BY: Tuesday 11 June 2019
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on the day. Please put money in an envelope, and on the front of the envelope write your Name, Payment amount and Adult or Senior
TRANSPORT:
The Art Gallery of NSW is located on the eastern side of Sydney’s CBD. The Gallery is approximately a 5 minute walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park.
BUS: Please note that the 441 bus from the Queen Victoria Building does NOT commence its service until 10.00am.

Theatre Group - "Prima Facie" at the Griffin Theatre
2019-06-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Griffin Theatre, 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross, Sydney, NSW, 2011, Australia
For this month’s Theatre Group we will see the Australian Premiere of Prima Facie by Suzy Miller, a one-woman show starring Sheridan Harbridge as Tessa – a criminal lawyer at the top of her game.
Winner of the 2018 Griffin Award, Prima Facie is an indictment of the Australian legal system’s failure to provide reliable pathways to justice for women in rape, sexual assault or harassment cases. It’s a work of fiction, but one that could have been ripped from the headlines of any paper, any day of the week, so common you could cry.
Sheridan Harbridge is one of Sydney’s most beloved and versatile performers. She last appeared on the Griffin stage in David Finnigan’s audacious political comedy Kill Climate Deniers, which wowed and shocked audiences and critics alike.
Turning Sydney’s courts of law into a different kind of stage, Suzie Miller’s (Sunset Strip, Caress/Ache) taut, rapid-fire and gripping one-woman show exposes the shortcomings of a patriarchal justice system where it’s her word against his.
DATE: Thursday 18 June 2019
TIME: 7.00pm
VENUE: Griffin Theatre Company, 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross, NSW 2011
TICKETS: Tickets are $62 Full and $52 Concession. To buy your ticket visit boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au or call (02) 9361 3817, 10.00am – 6.00pm Monday–Friday
PRE-THEATRE DINNER: 5.30pm, Malabar Restaurant (South Indian food), 274 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst (on the corner across from the Coca Cola sign). The restaurant is very easy to access from Kings Cross station, and is a two-minute walk to the Griffin Theatre.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au by Monday 10 June 2019, indicating whether you want to join us for the pre-theatre dinner
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead
In July we will be enjoying another musical – Once – at the Eternity Theatre in Darlinghurst.
Full details will be on the Events Calendar of the website.

Short Walk - Rose Bay
2019-06-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, Lyne Park, New South Head Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
This month we will walk the length of beautiful Rose Bay from the ferry wharf towards the city, then back again. There is a café for refreshments near the ferry wharf. The walk is about 2.5 kms, and is totally flat.
DATE: Wednesday 19 June 2019
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Meet at Rose Bay ferry wharf at 10.30am
COST: Refreshments at own expense
RSVP TO: shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com, or phone Anna Miller on 0466 884 942 or Christine Powell on 0439 840 944
RSVP BY: Tuesday 18 June 2019
TRANSPORT: The ferry leaves Circular Quay at 10.17am. There is also the 324 bus from Edgecliff Station towards Watsons Bay.

Café Society – Bay Ten Espresso
2019-06-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Bay Ten Espresso, 10 Middlemiss Street, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Tucked inside the Sydney Harbour Bridge Warehouses on the north side approach to the Harbour Bridge, Bay Ten Espresso offers the ultimate fusion experience.
DATE: Thursday 20 June 2019
TIME: 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm
VENUE: Bay Ten Espresso, 10 Middlemiss Street, Lavender Bay, NSW 2060
COST: Please bring cash and change to pay for your own lunch and tip (and remember your name badge)
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
RSVP BY: By 17 June 2019
TRANSPORT: Bus or train to Milsons Point Station then walk a short distance towards North Sydney Station, on the western side of the Harbour Bridge. The café is underneath the train line and inside the old bridge building structure.
There is also on street parking outside the venue.

Go Saturday - Salon de Refuses – S.H. Ervin Gallery
2019-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | S.H. Ervin Gallery, Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The alternative Archibald and Wynne Prize selection
The Salon de Refusés was initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992 in response to the large number of works entered into the Archibald Prize which were not selected for display in the official exhibition. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s most high profile and respected awards which attracts hundreds of entries each year and the S.H. Ervin Gallery’s ‘alternative’ selection has become a much anticipated feature of the Sydney scene.
Here you are able to appreciate the work of talented, mainly unknown, Australian artists, before a well-earned break in the Trust Cafe.
DATE: Saturday 22 June 2019
TIME: Meet outside the gallery at 1:50pm
VENUE: S.H. Ervin Gallery, Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks
COST: $12.00 – General, $10.00 – Seniors and Concessions
PAYMENT: Payable on the day at the venue
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Saturday 16 June 2019
TRANSPORT: Make your own way there. Parking available on site, either in front of or behind the gallery

Special Event - Handel’s MESSIAH by the Willoughby Symphony Choir
2019-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | The Concourse Concert Hall, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, Sydney, NSW, 2067, Australia
SWIC members, partners and friends are invited to attend Handel’s MESSIAH on Sunday 23 June 2019, at 2.00pm, at the Concourse Concert Hall, Chatswood.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to hear Eugene Goossen’s full Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, with Peter Ellis as conductor, performing with the Willoughby Symphony Choir. SWIC member (Susan Schmidt) will be performing with the Choir.
There is also a free pre-concert talk by Dr Stephen Mould, Senior Lecturer in Conducting and Opera Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, from 1.00pm – 1.30pm in the Upper Foyer.
DATE: Sunday 23 June 2019
TIME: 2.00pm (Pre-concert talk 1.00pm)
VENUE: The Concourse Concert Hall, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067
COST: $45 (includes booking/transaction fee)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Messiah + your initial and surname
Payment Option 2: By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes at mariabrookes1973@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 30 May 2019 (please remember to make payment with your RSVP)
TRANSPORT: The concert hall is a three-minute walk from Chatswood train station; buses to Chatswood; parking available at $8, entrance is in Ferguson Lane, via Archer Street

French Conversation
2019-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | NSW
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Elisabeth de Cambiaire, 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.
Francoise and Elisabeth cordially invite you to join the first French Conversation for 2019.
DATE: Monday 27 May 2019
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: 12 Bayview Street, Northwood, NSW 2066
RSVP TO: Francoise Heude-Coquelin at Coquelin.fr@gmail.com or on 0450 468 165
RSVP BY: Friday 27 May 2019

Movie Group
2019-06-25 09:50 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Movie Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
VENUE: Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House)
COST: Please buy your ticket when you arrive at the theatre
RSVP: Iolanda Capodanno and Grace Mroz (contactable on movie.swicsydney@gmail.com) are the Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP – just come along. Meet before the film in the foyer of the cinema
APRES FILM (Optional): After the movie screening, we meet at Buckley’s Pub/Cafe, East Circular Quay, 7 Macquarie Street – a four-minute walk from Dendy Cinema Opera Quays. See the website at https://www.buckleyssydney.com.au
Movies for this month are shown below.

09.50am: Red Joan M Mature themes and sex scenes (1hr 41mins)
10.00am:Tolkien M Drama (1hr 52mins)
10.00am: Toy Story 4 G Adventure (1hr 45mins)

09.50am: 1. RED JOAN-M Mature themes and sex scenes (1hr 41m)

The story of Joan Stanley, who was exposed as the KGB’s longest serving British spy.
Cast: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Tom Hughes, Tereza Srbova
Director: Trevor Nunn
Release date: 06 June 2019
10.00am: 2. TOLKIEN-M Mature (1hr 52m)

Explore the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. This takes him into the outbreak of World War 1, which threatens to tear the ‘fellowship’ apart. All of these experiences would inspire Tolkien to write his famous Middle-Earth novels.
Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Genevieve O’Reilly, Colm Meaney
Director: Dome Karukovski
Release date: 13 June 2019
10.00am: 3. TOY STORY 4-G General (1hr 45m)

Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale
Director: Josh Cooley
Release date: 20 June 2019

Ladies' Night Out - Conservatory Bar (Sheraton Grand Sydney, Hyde Park)
2019-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Sheraton Grand Sydney, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The elegant Conservatory Bar welcomes you into a warm and classy space for food, drink and relaxation. Nestled in the buzzing Sydney CBD and overlooking the breathtaking Hyde Park, The Conservatory Bar provides a sanctuary for those seeking to escape the city whilst being right in the heart of it.
Amongst décor bathed in black and white with hints of silver, the Bar oozes sophistication. Sit yourself down in a private corner featuring sexy yet comfortable high-back chairs and booths, while a shared table with low lamps provides the ultimate location for socializing with friends and colleagues or meeting new people.
Sip away the twilight hours from the outdoor terrace of the Bar or through the dramatic two-storey windows. Delight your taste buds with a glass of vintage red or white from our extensive wine list, which has put Conservatory Bar on top 10 lists of the best wine bars in the city. Or indulge in our mouth-watering tapas-style light snacks as you feast your eyes on the beauty that is Sydney.
DATE: Wednesday 26 June 2019
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: Conservatory Bar (Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park), 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food at the Bar
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta on 0423 416 007 or at swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 21 June 2019
TRANSPORT: Short walk from Town Hall and Martin Place

Tour of the Sydney Fish Market and Brunch (NOW FULL)
2019-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont Bridge Road, Sydney, NSW, 2009
For the June monthly activity we will tour the Sydney Fish Market and then have brunch.
Sydney Fish Market is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the third largest seafood market in terms of variety in the world. Approximately 2,700 crates (around 50-55 tonnes) of the freshest possible seafood is auctioned each day. The incredible variety of seafood is sourced from individual fishermen, co-ops, fishing businesses and aquaculture farms in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific Region with over 100 species available to buyers daily.
Learn how to get the best out of Sydney Fish Market. An expert guide will take us behind the scenes to explore all facets of the market. We will learn how to seek out the best value and finest quality seafood, including some of the more unusual species you may not have seen before!
We will also get an opportunity to see the auction floor (outside of working hours) and learn how the Dutch auction system facilitates Sydney’s seafood supply. Experience the authenticity of a working market by seeing expert filleters and oyster shuckers at work. We may even get a photo with an enormous king crab or meet a local fisherman if we are lucky!
For brunch at Sydney Fish Market after the tour, the guide will then help you select one of the finest meals in Sydney – prawns, oysters, crabs, whole fish, sashimi, sea urchin roe, scampi, raw or cooked to order – wide array of finest selection to choose from.
Please note food is as per your selection and at your own cost.
DATE: Thursday 27 June 2019
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm (meet at 9.45am)
VENUE: Sydney Fish Market, Corner Pyrmont Bridge Rd & Bank St, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
(02) 9004 1100
https://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/home
COST: $35 per person (plus your own food for brunch)
RSVP TO: Kesty Pringgoharjono – activity.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 18 June 2019
PAYMENT OPTIONS: NOTE: Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Fish Mkt + your initial and surname
Payment Option 2: By Credit Card on the Payments section of the website

Challenging Walk - Malabar to La Perouse
2019-07-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Malabar Beach, Sydney, NSW, 2036, Australia
This coastal route is an interesting and invigorating walk through bushland, across beaches and along the edge of a trio of clifftop golf courses down to the historical site of La Perouse. The walk is approximately 8km long and requires a good level of fitness.
DATE: Tuesday 2 July 2019
TIME: Approx 9.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Starting point will be near Malabar Beach. Exact directions will be sent to those who sign up for the walk
COST: None
RSVP TO: Elizabeth Gordon at melizabethgordon@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 28 June 2019
TRANSPORT: Buses 399 and X99 head from the City to Bay Parade

Ladies Who Lunch - Maya da Dhaba Indian Restaurant (NOW FULL)
2019-07-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Maya Da Dhaba Indian Restaurant, 431 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
Maya da Dhaba is one of the oldest Indian restaurants in Sydney. Today it still serves the most authentic and mouth-watering Indian cuisine you can find. It was recommended to Sandy and Sue by an Indian friend (another SWIC lady) and she was right, the food is delicious! All the spices are handpicked, dried and grounded by their chefs.
We will treat our taste buds to a banquet of many entrees including onion banjis, vegetable samosas, and then share some tantalizing main courses such as Goan Fish Curry, Saag Paneer, Lamb Vandaloo, with delicious Indian breads.
Stay tuned for August: Lebanese
DATE: 3 July 2019
TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm
VENUE: Maya da Dhaba Indian Restaurant, 431 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
COST: $37.00 (tips included). Fully licensed, pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay at sgtay@yahoo.com
RSVP BY: 26 June 2019
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please bring cash and pay Sue Roberts on the day.
TRANSPORT: Buses 393, 372, or 393 leave from Central Station, and stop right in front of the restaurant in 8 minutes
Parking is free at Coles Supermarket Parking lot; entrance at Marriot Street and Cooper Street. It is 150m from the restaurant.

Rummikub
2019-07-05 13:00 - 16:00 | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, 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 Rummy, 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. We have two sets. It is possible to play Rummikub with different numbers of people in one game.
The Rummikub players meet on the first and third Friday afternoon of each month at the Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay. We play in an open space in the coffee area. Members can eat at the club if they wish and there is a coffee break between games.
TIME: 1.00pm – 4.00pm (please arrive on time so a game can start)
VENUE: The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourside Crescent, Lavender Bay NSW 2060
COST: Coffee and food at own expense
CONVENOR: Maureen Trost-black trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Two days prior to the event

Morning Tea - SWIC Feedback/Discussion + the SISTER2Sister Program
2019-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
It’s SWIC chat time at July’s Morning Tea. Our President Catherine Marsh will lead a group discussion on SWIC – the past, present and future. Judith Nguyen, our Website Administrator, can also answer any questions you have on getting the most out of the SWIC website.
Also, we will hear from Jessica Brown from the SISTER2Sister Program. Their mission it is to help Australia’s most marginalised girls grow into strong independent women capable of taking their place in the world. SISTER2Sister offers youth support and education programs for young girls who have experienced trauma and abuse or come from particularly disadvantaged low socio-economic circumstances.
DATE: Tuesday 9 July 2019
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00noon (please note the new start time)
VENUE: The venue hostess is our President Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne NSW 2090
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson at watsongillian8@gmail.com
TRANSPORT:
Street parking – untimed street parking is available.
Public Transport – 243 bus from Wynyard Stand A departs at 9.31am and arrives 16 minutes later. Alight the bus at the corner of Macpherson Street and Ellalong Rd. It’s a two minute walk. Alternatively, it’s a 10 minute walk from Military Road. Bus stop – Cabramatta Rd & Military Road, near the Orpheum. Keep walking down Macpherson St until you get to Ellalong Rd which is near the bottom of the hill on the LH side.

Explore Sydney Walk - Dee Why to Collaroy
2019-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Dee Why, Sydney, NSW, 2099, Australia
Approximately 6kms long, in this walk we shall be taking in ocean views in Dee Why, Long Reef and Collaroy. This is mostly flat walking with one incline at Long Reef. Sandy tracks, boardwalks and some sand walking. We saw dolphins on the trial walk at Long Reef so hope we shall be lucky again!!
DATE: Wednesday 10 July 2019
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Exact Meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at ‘The Collaroy’
RSVP TO: swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com and please advise at the time of RSVP whether you will be staying for lunch
RSVP BY: Saturday 6 July 2019
TRANSPORT: Buses along Pittwater Rd with a 10 minute walk to the meeting place. B1 bus back from Collaroy to Dee Why. Parking at Dee Why
