We are delighted to invite you to join us in August for a visit to the Macquarie Group’s new gallery in Sydney, ‘Space’, for a guided tour of the 2019 Emerging Artist Exhibition. The exhibition is held in Sydney each year, offering support to a new generation of Australian visual artists. Artists in the early […]
Explore Sydney's ‘red light’ district by day, walk past the Navy's Garden Island shipyard, and end up at the famous Harry's Café de Wheels in Woolloomooloo for a well-earned pie floater! DATE: Wednesday 21 August 2019 TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm VENUE: Meet at Kings Cross Station, Darlinghurst Road at 10.30am COST: Refreshments at members’ own expense RSVP TO: [email protected], or phone […]
This month ‘Go Saturday’ is headed to the heritage-listed Sydney Observatory located on Observatory Hill. Designed originally as a defence fort, this delightful building is a must visit for all those who reside in Sydney! Now it’s classified as a ‘working’ museum. Today we will explore the pivotal role this place has had in the […]
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 [email protected]) are the Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP - just come along. […]
Did you know that Marble Bar is 123 years old? As far as impressive venues for a cocktail in this town go, Marble Bar is the one to beat. Pillars made of multi-coloured marble hold up the arches that make this feel more like a gallery than a bar – an impression reinforced by the […]
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research was established in 1937, and was previously called the Institute of Respiratory Medicine. The institute is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by sleep, breathing and lung disorders, issues that affect one in three Australians today. You may remember their fascinating presentation at […]
In this session we will be making a floral arrangement that any father would be pleased to receive. DATE : Friday 30 August 2019 TIME: 10.30am to 12.30pm approximately VENUE: Steph’s place, 12 Norman St, Concord NSW 2137 COST: $40 per person (THIS IS FIRST IN FIRST SERVED, 5 PEOPLE ONLY) PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payment to […]
For a very special 5th week activity we will explore Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre, that offers 170 stores and services. Our group will meet for High Tea at Café Birkenhead at 2.30pm; however members are welcome to do some outlet shopping before or after. The Deluxe High Tea set ($49) includes 3 tier afternoon tea […]
This is a very beautiful 11km coastal walk that allows wonderful vistas of the northern beaches coastline. We will be doing a LOT of walking along long stretches of sand. While most of the walk will be fairly flat there are two steep uphill stair climbs at the end of Curl Curl and Fresh Water […]
This month Theatre Group will be seeing Avalanche: A Love Story. Direct from London it stars acclaimed British actor Maxine Peake and is a compelling story of hope and longing. By Julia Leigh Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks When a woman rekindles an early love in her late 30s her whole life changes. Deeply in love, […]