Sydney Womens International Club

Bridge (NS)
2026-08-17 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-24 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-31 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-09-07 13:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 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)
2026-08-17 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-08-24 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-08-31 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 and Culture
2026-08-18 10:00 - 12:30 | NSW
Details of this month’s outing to be confirmed.

Garden Tour: Nutcote Cottage and Gardens - 19 August 2026
2026-08-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Nutcote, 5 Wallaringa Ave, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
Join a tour of Nutcote, the historic harbourside home of author May Gibbs with time to explore the gardens -some planted by May Gibbs herself. The tour will be followed by a Devonshire tea.

DATE: 19 August 2026
TIME: 11am – 1pm
VENUE: May Gibbs House – Nutcote
ADDRESS: 5 Wallaringa Avenue, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
COST: $35
RSVP TO: Jane Mckenzie: mckjgt@icloud.com
RSVP BY: 16 August
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 + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Please see : https://www.maygibbs.com.au/visit-nutcote. The Neutral Bay Ferry from Circular Quay to Neutral Bay (Hayes St) allows easy walking access. NOTE: Entry to Nutcote Cottage does involve some steps.

Tennis (ES)
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-03 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)
2026-08-20 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-27 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-09-03 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)
2026-08-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-28 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-04 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)
2026-08-21 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)
2026-08-24 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-31 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-09-07 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.

French Conversation
2026-08-24 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

Out 'n About: Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise - WAITLIST - Please contact Caren
2026-08-28 09:30 - 13:00 | King Street Wharf 3, Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia
Would you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present, especially during WW II?

You are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia onboard MV Bennelong for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. A comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir.
PLUS A delicious morning tea is included in the price.
The sites you will see and learn about include:

Dawes Point – The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery.
Sydney Cove – The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet.
Garden Island – The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development.
HMAS Rushcutter – One of the oldest RAN shore bases, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare, diving and radar.
Clark Island – The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged.
Rose Bay – The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927.
Watson’s Bay – HMAS WATSON is the training centre for maritime warfare.
Georges Head – The western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II.
Chowder Bay – The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s.
Bradley’s Head – Ships were degaussed here during WWII to protect against magnetic mines.
Neutral Bay Sub Base Platypus – previous home of Oberon-class subs and WW2 torpedo factory.

DATE: Friday 28th August 2026
TIME: 9:30am – 1:00pm
VENUE: King Street Wharf 3, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW.
COST: $85.00
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford (Out ‘n About Convenor) at swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com with Historic Naval Cruise in the title.
RSVP and PAY BY: 1 August 2026 (maximum 12 people)
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
TRANSPORT: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations.

German Conversation - July & August 2026
2026-08-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over a cup of coffee, 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 from 10.30am – 12.30pm
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If you’d like to join the German Conversation group in July and August contact Ursula Kaiser ku3311@gmail.com or TEXT 0423 254 097
DATE: Fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Jam Café, level 1, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, 1-3 Brady St, Mosman.
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Ursula Kaiser ku3311@gmail.com or TEXT 0423 254 097
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Accessible by car with parking in Bridgepoint parking station or by bus to Spit Junction on Military Road, Mosman.

Theatre Group – August 2026 - The Book of Everything – Belvoir Street Theatre - August 30 - Note play changed from original post
2026-08-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
The Play:
A magical story for young and old – of a child who learns what to do when he’s most afraid, and how to face the wrong in the world.
The play does a really good job of talking to adults and young adolescents about youthful wonder, young love, angry fathers, the great value of “witches” the oppressiveness of religion, literalism, the value of people working together, the power of moral courage.
DATE: Sunday 30 August 2026
TIME: 5:00pm to approx. 7:30 pm
VENUE: Belvoir St Theatre Upstairs, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
TICKETS: Purchase your ticket at the Belvoir Theatre Box Office at mail@belvoir.com.au or Tel 9699 3444
Cherry and Lou-anne have purchased tickets D17, D18
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): Join us for pre-theatre drink and snack at Sam’s Bar in the foyer.
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com and
CC to Lou-anne Folder at louanfol@gmail.com BY 20 August 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

North Shore Evening Book Group
2026-09-01 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
2026-09-02 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

Craft Group
2026-09-04 12:00 - 16:00 | NSW
The SWIC Craft Group (which is actually a ‘needlecraft’ group) meets on the first Friday of the month from March to December. At the beginning of the year the group has a voluntary ‘show and tell’ of work by those who wish to do so.
Meetings are held in the homes of those members who are able to host. The format is ‘Open House’ from 12noon to 4.00pm and members are welcome to come for an hour, or two, or the whole afternoon. Afternoon tea is provided and members put $4 in the kitty to help cover the hostess’s expenses.
The group’s craft interests include knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, quilting, patchwork and tapestry. Usually members bring along their own needlework project, but there is a supply of yarn to knit and crochet into squares for charity projects.
Contact the Convenor, Rosemary Sullivan at rsulliva@comcen.com.au for further information.

Morning Tea - Upper North Shore
2026-09-07 10:30 - 12:00 | 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
