Sydney Womens International Club

Bridge (ES)
2025-09-08 13:15 - 16:15, 2025-09-15 13:15 - 16:15, 2025-09-22 13:15 - 16:15 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

Book Group
2025-09-09 13:30 - 15:30 | NSW
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

Theatre Group – 9 September 2025 – ‘True West’ – Ensemble Theatre
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Set against the searing backdrop of the Californian desert, Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard’s play is a wickedly funny and scorching tale of sibling rivalry.
Forty miles east of Los Angeles, Austin has found a writing oasis in his mother’s empty home while she’s abroad. His latest film project has the potential to sell big in Hollywood. In the peace and quiet of the desert, he taps away at his typewriter — until the silence is shattered by his wayward brother Lee, stumbling unexpectedly through the door. As they fight for control over each other, the pair are swept up in a volatile tornado of flared tempers, resentment and self-loathing destruction.
Sam Shepard pits brother against brother in this critically acclaimed and muscular exploration of masculinity in America. Directed by Iain Sinclair (The Caretaker), this is a timeless modern classic not to be missed.
DATE: Tuesday 9 September 2025
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
TICKETS: Purchase your ticket at the Box Office on 8918 3400 or on the website at https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/
Convenor Cherry Spoor has purchased tickets B29, B30
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Judith and Cherry for pre-theatre dinner at Bayly’s Bistro (within the theatre complex).
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungelowbrennan@yahoo.com BY 2 September 2025, stating that you wish to join us, as we will need to book a table.
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2025
To enable you to plan your diary, 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 Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

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

9 December
(Tuesday)
Murder for Two
A whodunit murder mystery at Christmas time
Hayes Theatre Co
7pm
B7, B8

Golf (ES)
2025-09-10 08:15 - 11:00, 2025-09-17 08:15 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 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

Golf (ES)
2025-09-10 08:15 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 08:15 - 12:00 | 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 contacts details are 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

SWIC EXPLORE WALK: THE CITY FOLLOWING THE WATER
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for a 2-hour, flat city walk (6 Km) along the waters’ edge from Circular Quay to Bennelong Point, Mrs. Macquarie’s Point, the ABC Pool. Then we’ll cross the Botanical Garden and go back to Sydney Cove, walk under the Harbour Bridge, continuing the path towards Walsh Bay, Barangaroo reserve and Darling Harbour. We will come back to Circular Quay thru Wynyard Station.
DATE: Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
TIME: 10 am – 12 pm + lunch
MEETING POINT: 10 am Wharf 2 at Circular Quay
COST: Lunch at Circular Quay at your own expense.
RSVP TO: Corinne Drouin and Anna Weaving via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 8 September 2025
TRANSPORT: Trains, light rail or buses to Circular Quay.

Tennis (ES)
2025-09-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-18 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

Behind the Scenes Glasshouse Tour at the Botanical Gardens
2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:45 | Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The Tropic of Capricorn is the most southern circle of latitude where the sun can be directly overhead. Its northern equivalent is the Tropic of Cancer, and together they form the borders of the tropical world. The two tropics are about latitude 23, which is why Latitude 23 is the name of the tropical glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.
On the Behind-the-Scenes Glasshouse Tour at the Botanical Gardens in Sydney, you will discover the wonders of their tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public. This tour is a must for orchid fans, aroid freaks, and all those who appreciate the joy of growing plants indoors.
This tour begins at the The Calyx, the horticultural display centre where the cafe is open from 8am and toilets are available. This is a walking tour in a behind the scenes workplace where our horticultural staff are working hard to maintain these gems of our plant collection. Enclosed footwear is preferred, participants need to follow the directions of their guide and during the tour we will be entering hot, humid tropical environments in relatively confined spaces within the glasshouses.
The tour finishes at the Fernery in the upper gardens near the Woolloomooloo gate opposite the Art Gallery of NSW on Mrs Macquarie’s Road.
Do join us for this, ‘behind the scenes’, outing.
DATE: Thursday 11 September
TIME: 11.00 am – 12.45 pm. Please stay afterwards for coffee at a nearby café if you are able.
VENUE: Meet at 10.55am at the Calyx
Coffee/Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour.
COST: $20.00
RSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com Attn. Caren Trafford, Out N’ About Organiser,
Places are limited.
Address: The Calyx : Botanical Gardens : Sydney

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please quote Out N’ About Glasshouse tour
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

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2025-09-11 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-18 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)
2025-09-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-19 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)
2025-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 notified
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

Rummikub (NS)
2025-09-12 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)
2025-09-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-22 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)
2025-09-15 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-22 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

Ladies Night Out
2025-09-16 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. This month we are merging with The Trivia Night at the Oaks. Thank you, Beverly Trippas.
DATE: Tuesday September 16 2025
TIME: 5.50pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: The Oaks, Neutral Bay
118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay
Sydney, NSW 2089 Australia + Google Map
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP TO: Sangeeta and Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 12 September 2025

SWIC Trivia at The Oaks Hotel, Neutral Bay
2025-09-16 18:00 - 21:30 | The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
This Trivia night is a SWIC plus-one event, which means you’re welcome to invite non-member friends and partners.
DATE: Tuesday, 16 September
Trivia starts at 7 pm but please join us for dinner from 6 pm. Dinner and drinks are your own expense. Look for the SWIC table. We can seat you at the SWIC table – or book a separate table if you bring a group. If you need more information, please contact Beverly Trippas: btrippas@gmail.com.
VENUE: Taffy’s Bar, The Oaks Hotel, 118 Military Road, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
COST:
Free entry but dinner and drinks are your own expense.
RSVP TO:
Beverly Trippas: btrippas@gmail.com
RSVP BY:
Tuesday, 9 September
TRANSPORT: Please see local bus timetable.

Garden Tours: Chinese Garden of Friendship - Note change of venue - Event Cancelled
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
CHINESE GARDENS IN SPRING
Come in and treat yourself to the peace and tranquility of a traditional Chinese garden.
The garden has waterfalls, exotic plants, pavilions, and hidden pathways around a shimmering lake of koi.
The gardens are particularly beautiful in Spring with a vibrant display of flowers and lush greenery.
Various flowers include azaleas, Magnolias, Chinese plum blossom, Hong Kong rose, Begonias, Chinese lantern, Camelias and Clivia.
DATE: September 17 2025
TIME: 11am – 12md
VENUE: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour
COST: $ 23
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost- Black: trostblack2@gmail. or Jane Mckenzie: nedia@mac.com
RSVP BY: Limited to 12 people. Please RESERVE and pay on the day at venue.
If unable to attend, please let us know.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on the day at the venue
TRANSPORT: Buses to Chinatown or Barangaroo Metro

Sip N Dip
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Wylde Bar at the View, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sip N Dip, a new SWIC monthly get together! Same place, same time each month.
DATE: Thursday September 18th then 3rd Thursday each month
TIME: 5.30pm -7.30pm
Drinks / food at own cost
VENUE: Wylde Bar at the View, 17 Blue St North Sydney. Just next door to North Sydney Station and bus stops.
Just drop in and have a chat!
This is an opportunity to find out what’s happening with SWIC activities, to connect with SWIC members and to get to know SWIC committee members. The plan is for at least one committee member to be in attendance each evening to answer questions and update members on new activities.
Any questions call or email Jill McLean.
jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
0468315145
Transport: North Sydney Station – Rail and buses

French Conversation
2025-09-22 14:00 - 16:00 | NSW
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

Sketchbook
2025-09-23 10:30 - 12:00 | State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A social gathering once a month, to catch up for a coffee and chat followed by an informal creative session. All levels are welcome, this group is supportive and fun. This month we will meet at the historical building of the NSW library, which is on the State Heritage Register.
DATE: 23 September 2025
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Library café, State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare place, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: refreshments purchased at participants’ cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mariabrookes1973@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 20 September 2025
TRANSPORT: Buses, metro and trains to Sydney CBD
