Sydney Womens International Club

Bridge (NS)
2024-08-05 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-07-29 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-07-22 13:15 - 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. for a prompt 1.15 start 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)
2024-08-05 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-07-29 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-07-22 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

Tennis (NS)
2024-08-05 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-29 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-22 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.

Craft
2024-08-02 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 November. At the beginning of the year (February or March) the group has a ‘welcome back’ lunch, including 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 $3 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, Elaine Holdom at ejholdom@hotmail.com for further information.

Craft Group
2024-08-02 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.

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2024-08-01 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-25 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-18 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

Tennis (ES)
2024-08-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-25 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

Golf (ES)
2024-07-31 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-07-31 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-24 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-07-24 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 contacts details are 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

Theatre Group – ‘Uncle Vanya’
2024-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
WORLD PREMIERE
Playwright – Anton Chekhov
Adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith
Director – Mark Kilmurry
On a crumbling country estate, Uncle Vanya and his niece Sonya work tirelessly to preserve their family’s privileges. Visited only by the local doctor Astrov, it’s a lonely, mundane existence. That is until the sudden arrival of Sonya’s father, Professor Serebryakov and his alluring new wife Yelena, awakens long-repressed emotions with devastating consequences.
Celebrated Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith breathes new life into Chekhov’s tragicomedy, unveiling a hotbed of disillusionment and all-consuming unrequited love.
DATE: Sunday 28 July 2024
TIME: 5.00pm (MATINEE) 2 hours, including interval
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/
Co-Convenors Judith Nguyen and Cherry Spoor have purchased tickets F44 and F45
POST-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Judith and Cherry at 7.00pm for a post-theatre dinner and debrief at Bayly’s Bistro (within the theatre complex).
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungelowbrennan@yahoo.com by 21 July 2024, stating whether you wish to join us, as we will need to book a table.
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2024
To enable you to plan your diary, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2024. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at judith.m.nguyen@gmail.com or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

17 August (Saturday)
The Turn of the Screw (MATINEE)
Opera by Benjamin Britten after a story by Henry James
Hayes Theatre Company

2.00pm

G7, G8

19 Sept (Thursday)
Colder Than Here (MATINEE)
Offbeat Comedy
Ensemble Theatre
6.15pm
C41, C42

5 October (Saturday)
Seventeen (MATINEE)
Contemporary Drama
Seymour Centre
2.00pm
E7, E8

30 Nov (Saturday)
The Heartbreak Choir (MATINEE)
Life-affirming Comedy
Ensemble Theatre

2.00pm

E10, E11

3 Dec (Tuesday)
Sweat (MATINEE)
New American theatre by twice Pulitzer-winning playwright Lyn Nottage
Wharf 1 Theatre (STC)

6.30pm

K5, K6

Go Saturday – Brett Whiteley’s Studio
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Brett Whiteley Studio, 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
Join Go Saturday and explore famed Archibald prize winner Brett Whiteley’s Studio in Surrey Hills. On display are works from Brett’s intensive travel era in his twenties.
DATE: Saturday 27 July 2024
TIME: 2:00pm-4:00pm.
VENUE: 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills, NSW (02) 9225 1881
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/brett-whiteley-studio/#accessibility

COST: Free entry
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Tuesday 23 July 2024
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT:
The nearest light rail stop is Surry Hills. The Studio is about a 5-minute walk from there. Before Bourke Street, turn left into Esther Lane, then right, then left into Raper Street.
Bus from the city: 304 from stand A on Alfred Street from Circular Quay.
Driving is not recommended due to lack of parking (only street parking available)

Classical Music Group - Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A further event has been added to the Classical Music Group events
DATE: Saturday 27 July, Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simone Young will give us a real treat – Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
TIME: 2pm – 4pm
VENUE: Opera House Concert Hall
The opening to the Symphony holds the most famous four music notes in 200 years of classical music history.
Spanish pianist Javier Perianes will play Piano Concerto No.1 by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Also we will enjoy composition String Talk by Christopher Sainsbury, Australian composer and music teacher, descendant of Dharug Aboriginal People.

Tickets might be bought at SSO box office 8215 4600 or Opera House box office 9250 7777 or on line.
We will meet early for coffee, sandwiches and drink in the foyer of Opera House.
Please contact Grace Mroz if attending grazynamroz91@gmail.com

Meet n Eat Lunch - The Women's Club - (Waitlist)
2024-07-26 12:30 - 14:30 | The Women’s Club, 179 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join with SWIC ladies at the Women’s Club for this month’s Meet n Eat
DATE: Friday 26 July 2024
TIME: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
VENUE: The Women’s Club – Joan Blaxland Dining Room
The Women’s Club is located in the heart of the CBD overlooking Hyde Park. Situated on level 4, 179 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Due to renovations, entry is via the ‘back door’ @ 154 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
COST: $65 per person
MENU:
The delicious menu of shared platters including salmon, streak, vegetables and salad. Plus coffee, tea & chocolates.
Drinks available from the drinks menu and to be paid on consumption.
Please advise if vegetarian option is required.
DRESS CODE: No Jeans or sneakers
RSVP:
Jill Watson
watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP Date: Thursday 18th July incl payment
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (preferred): By Credit Card through the Payment on the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into SWIC bank account
Account name: SWIC inc.
Account
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: MnE July and your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Any transport that takes you to the Sydney city. Nearest train stations are Town Hall or Museum.

German Conversation - Note change of venue from June 2024
2024-07-26 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.
If you’d like to join the German Conversation group contact Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.com.
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: Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.com
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.

German Cake and Coffee
2024-07-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Home of Anne-Marie Giles, 26 Yaralla St, Newtown, NSW, 2042, Australia
Come and join us for a good cup of German coffee and homemade traditional German cake. No need to be able to speak German.

DATE: 23 July 2024

TIME: 3 – 5 pm

VENUE: Anne Giles home, 26 Yaralla Street, Newtown NSW 2042 corner house in a cul de sac.
M: 0432 162 583
Email: annemarie.eitler@gmail.com

COST: $10 please pay cash at the venue

RSVP: Anne Giles
M: 0432 162 583
Email: annemarie.eitler@gmail.com

TRANSPORT: Train MacDonaldtown or Newtown or Erskinville

Bus 423 426 430 from Martin Place or Central, stop on King Street after Queen Street near IGA
Car: very limited parking space

Sketchbook
2024-07-23 10:30 - 12:00 | The Bar at Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 159 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sketchbook is a social group meeting in scenic Sydney spots once a month – for a coffee, chat and an informal creative session. All levels and all art media are welcome. It’s a perfect platform to try new things or have a regular art session.
DATE: Tuesday 23 July 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Cafe /Bar at Fullerton Hotel, lobby level, 1 Martin Place, Sydney 2000 NSW
COST: refreshments purchased by participants at own cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 21 July 2024
TRANSPORT: Bus, light rail, train to Wynyard station

French Conversation
2024-07-22 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

Meet n Eat Lunch - The Eight
2024-07-20 12:30 - 14:30 | Eight Restaurant Shopping Centre, Level 3/13 Hay St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join with SWIC ladies at Eight in Chinatown for this month’s Meet n Eat Lunch
DATE: Saturday 20 July 2024
TIME: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
VENUE: The Eight, Level 3, Market City, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket 2000
COST: Pay to Pauline Chang on the day
RSVP:
Pauline Chang – littleraindrops88@icloud.com
RSVP Date: Monday 15 July 2024
TRANSPORT: Any transport that takes you to the Sydney city. Nearest train stations are Town Hall or Central

Rummikub / Canasta EAST
2024-07-19 11:30 - 14:30 | Rose Bay Club, 1 Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay, NSW, Australia
Rummikub and Canasta are a lot of fun to play and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. There is the possibility of lunch and light refreshments.
DATE: 3rd Friday of each month
TIME: 11.30am – 2.30pm
VENUE: Club Rose bay, 1 Vickery Avenue, Rose bay
COST: Refreshments at members cost
RSVP TO: Lynette Sanchez / Maureen Trost-Black
Lynette Sanchez – ph 0418220605 lynettesanchez1@icloud.com
Maureen Trost-Black – ph text 0455373802 or trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday prior to the Friday game
TRANSPORT: Parking is available near the Rose Bay Club
Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Buses run past the club.
