Sydney Womens International Club

Travel Conversations
2021-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
At this meeting we will invite you to share your hidden gems about a city of your choice anywhere in the world. Think about the places that you have visited which are off the normal tourist track. This could include a favourite walk, gallery or museum, an out of the way beach or your favourite restaurant or café. Suggestions for day trips from your chosen city would also be welcome.
If you are unable to attend the meeting but would still like to contribute, please email us a paragraph before the meeting so that this can be included in the notes circulated after the meeting.
DATE: Friday 7 May 2021
TIME: 9.50am for a 10.00am start
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Rd, Cremorne
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh at travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 30 April 2021

The Biggest Morning Tea
2021-05-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Satya Colpani, 22A Burran Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
The Biggest Morning Tea is a very important date in the SWIC calendar, being our major annual fundraising event in support of the Cancer Council. Sadly, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to cancel this very popular event last year, so we are very excited about The Biggest Morning Tea 2021.
This year we will have a special guest. Our speaker, Nicola Stokes, is the CEO of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Nicola will talk about the story of SCHF and the Foundation’s important work supporting sick children and their families.
DATE: Tuesday 11 May 2021
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: At the home of Satya Colpani, 22a Burran Avenue, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: $25, to be paid with the RSVP. This year all SWIC’s Biggest Morning Tea payments will be handled online. Your online payment of $25 is the entry ticket to the event.
As we will not be having raffles this year, please feel free to make a separate donation payment of $10, as this is our major fundraiser.
Both payments can be made as per the Payment Options below.
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes at mariabrookes1973@gmail.com or on 0400 332 810
RSVP BY: Tuesday 4 May 2021
Please remember to both RSVP and make the payment to secure your attendance
NOTE: For catering purposes we would like to have the numbers by 4 May through your $25 payment. However, additional donations of $10 will be accepted till 11 May.
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: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: BMT + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Bus 229 from Milsons Point to Kirkoswald Ave; Buses 172X and 173X from Wynyard to Spit Road followed by a walk down the hill; Limited free street parking available

Singles' Sunday Brunch - 'Mosman Rowers'
2021-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
If you fancy delicious food, great coffee and interesting company, join us once a month to explore Sydney’s vibrant café scene whilst making new friends.
DATE: Sunday 16 May 2021 (changed from 9 May due to Mother’s Day)
TIME: 10.00am – 11.30am
VENUE: Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Members to pay for themselves on the day
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com – important in case we need to book an additional table.
RSVP BY: 7 May 2021
NB: If you RSVP and then change your mind, it is imperative that you contact Lou-anne, as many restaurants will charge for ‘no shows’. Similarly, you must RSVP if you wish to come; you cannot just turn up on the day.
TRANSPORT:
Ferry Catch a ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 4 at 9am to Mosman Bay Wharf, then it’s a 5 minute walk to the left, around the top of the bay – Mosman Rowers Restaurant is virtually opposite Mosman Bay Wharf. Alternatively, you can alight at the prior ferry stop, i.e. Old Cremorne Wharf, and it’s approximately a 10 minute walk to the right along the edge of the bay via Bromley Ave.
Train & Bus If you catch a T1 train to North Sydney station, then walk for 4 minutes to North Sydney Station Blue St Bus Stand D, you can catch a 230 bus to Mosman Bay Wharf, then it’s a 5 minute walk to the left, around the top of the bay – Mosman Rowers Restaurant is virtually opposite Mosman Bay Wharf.
Car Parking can be difficult, but sometimes there are parking spots nearly at the restaurant. It is possible to park somewhere in Avenue Road and catch the bus down to Mosman Bay Wharf, then it’s a 5 minute walk to the left, around the top of the bay – Mosman Rowers Restaurant is virtually opposite Mosman Bay Wharf.

Art & Culture - May Gibbs' 'Nutcote' (WAITLIST)
2021-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Nutcote, 5 Wallaringa Ave, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
May Gibbs, the author and illustrator of the iconic children’s story The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie is one of Australia’s most treasured authors. This ‘SWIC Only’ tour visits her beautiful heritage listed harbourside cottage and garden of ‘Nutcote’. Built at Neutral Bay in 1925 ‘Nutcote’ is where May lived and worked for 44 years. Your ticket includes a Devonshire Morning Tea. This tour is limited to 25 members as the cottage is quite small.
Organisation for Attending this Art & Culture Event during Covid -19.
Step1:
Members email an RSVP to the Convenor to determine availability.
Important: Provide your Mobile contact number and Post Code for Covid Tracing.
We will always try to get back to you in 24 hours so if you have not heard please contact us again.
Step 2:
On advice from the Convenor re availability the Member is asked to pay to confirm.
Do not give your place to another member.
All members attending must register with the Convenor and provide Covid Tracing Information.
DATE: Tuesday 18 May 2021
TIME: 10.30am – 12 noon. Meet at the front gate at 10.25am.
VENUE: 5 Wallaringa Ave, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
COST: $25.00
RSVP TO: Alison Ross- Email: arross@bigpond.net.au or Mobile: 0405 541 921
RSVP BY: 8 May 2021
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: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: A&C + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
Private vehicle – Residential Parking
By Ferry – 5 minute walk from Neutral Bay Wharf
By Train – 15 minute walk from North Sydney or Milson Point stations

Short Walk - Wulugul Walk – Pyrmont Bridge to Walsh Bay
2021-05-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Pyrmont Bridge, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us as we discover the newly opened Wulugul Walk. This walk in its entirety is 11 kms and links Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge. We will only be walking a portion of the walk. See map below. Meeting at the city side of the Pyrmont Bridge, we will continue on along the foreshore, past the Crown to explore Barangaroo Reserve and finish at Pier 8 Café for coffee/brunch/lunch.
This is a flat 3km walk, but there are stairs and inclines for those who wish to explore Barangaroo Reserve in more depth with the longer walks.
DATE: Wednesday, 19 May 2021
TIME: 10.30 am – 12.30 noon
VENUE: Meet at Pyrmont Bridge (City side) near the escalators
COST: Refreshments at own expense
RSVP TO: Anna Miller and Christine Powell via email only on Shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 17 May 2021
TRANSPORT: Pyrmont Bridge is a short walk from Town Hall
Section of the Wulugul Walk

Barangaroo Reserve Map

Theatre Group - "A Room of One's Own"
2021-05-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
Written by Virginia Woolf
Adapted for the Stage by Carissa Licciardello & Tom Wright
Directed by Carissa Licciardello
What started as a lecture to a roomful of students became an essay, became a book, became a seismic wave. Virginia Woolf’s 1929 classic description of the need for new spaces and a complete redefinition of who owns our story making is by turns wise, amusing, incendiary and poetic. Rippling with passion, this is one of the finest pieces of writing in the last hundred years, with the distinct talents of Anita Hegh walking Woolf’s tightrope of thought and feeling.
A teacher once told me work by and about women is usually only small and domestic, never bold or formally radical. He’d obviously never read this (or seen our production). – Carissa Licciardello
Supported by The Group
DATE: Wednesday 19 May 2021
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
TICKETS: Adults: (Centre) $83, (Left/Right) $78; Seniors: (Centre) $73, (Left/Right) $68 + Booking Fee. Theatre Group Co-Convenor, Cherry Spoor, has purchased seat F23.
To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au, or ring the box office on 9699 3444.
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Cherry downstairs at Belvoir St Theatre prior to the performance, where you can buy snacks and drinks at the bar.
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com
RSVP BY: Friday 14 May 2021
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2021
To enable you to plan your diary for 2021, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group in 2021. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com

Day & Date
Play
Type
Theatre
Seats (Convenors)

Thurs 3 June
The Cherry Orchard
Classic Drama
Belvoir Street
K31, 32

Wed 14 July
The Woman in Black
Classic Ghost Story
Ensemble Theatre
E44, 45

Frid 20 Aug
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Adaptation of Oscar Wilde Classic
Roslyn Packer Theatre
A20, 21

Wed 15 Sept
A Chorus Line
Musical
Eternity Playhouse (Darlinghurst TC)
D3, 4

Tues 5 Oct
A Raisin in the Sun
Iconic American Drama
Wharf 1 Theatre
M8, 9

Tues 19 Oct
The Lifespan of a Fact
Comedy
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E21, 22

Tues 23 Nov
The Dismissal
Musical
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E23, 24

Cafe Society - Australian Museum Cafe
2021-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Sydney, Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
May Café Society gathering
DATE: Thursday, 20 May 2021
TIME: 12.00 noon
VENUE: Australian Museum Café, 1 William Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW 2010
COST: Please remember to bring at least $40 in cash as we cannot pay separately. Also remember your name badge
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
TRANSPORT: The museum is located on the corner of William and College streets, opposite Hyde Park. There is paid street parking in the locality as well as in the Domain car park or under the swim centre behind St Mary’s cathedral. Museum station is close by.

Go Saturday - Hyde Park Barracks
2021-05-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Hyde Park Barracks, Queens Square, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2220, Australia
This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is a must-see in any Sydney itinerary. The historian’s delight is a living record of early colonial Australia as it was originally built to house convicts before evolving to become the Museum it is today. Recently it has been renovated to incorporate 21st cutting edge technology to make this a truly ‘living’ historical experience.
DATE: Saturday 22 May 2021
TIME: Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance
VENUE: Hyde Park Barracks, Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2220
RSVP TO: Sian Ware at sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 18 May 2021
COST: Adults $24 (pre-book). Concession $20 (pre-book). Note: You need to pre-book both the date and starting time (2-2:30pm) to ensure that we are together. This is because this is an audio-led self-guided immersive experience (takes approx. 90mins to complete) and there are tour number limits. You will be given a sanitised iPod and headphones on arrival. If possible you are encouraged to bring and use your own headphones (standard 3.5mm jack or a lightning connector for Apple ear pods required).
Website: https://hydeparkbarracks.sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/

French Conversation
2021-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Home of Elisabeth Cambiaire, 406/63 Hall Street, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, 2026, Australia
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.
Relaxed and friendly discussions. All levels of French language are welcome.
DATE: 24 May 2021
TIME: 2.00pm -4.00pm
VENUE: Unit 406, 63 Hall Street, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
RSVP TO: Francoise coquelin.fr@gmail.com ; Elisabeth ecambiaire@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 21 May 2021
TRANSPORT: Bus 333, 380, 379 or train to Bondi Junction + bus 333, 380, 379 .

Movie Group
2021-05-25 09:45 - 13:00 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Movie Group
VENUE: United Cinema, Opera Quays
TICKETS: Please buy your own tickets, then gather in the foyer.
RSVP: There is no need to RSVP, simply turn up at the cinema and you will be welcome.
We have the tradition of meeting up for lunch, drinks, coffee (whatever you fancy) at the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe after the movies.
This month we are extending a warm welcome to a new SWIC member who has expressed an interest in joining our movie group which meets on the third Tuesday of each month. So, welcome to Jenni Hill, we hope you can join us.
THE MOVIES THIS MONTH:
9.45 am Death of the Ladies’ Man
A carousing college professor’s life takes a series of unimaginable turns and all the old stories are given a new twist when he begins to have surreal hallucinations and learns he may not be long for this world.
10.00 am The Father
A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances , he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality. An Oscar winning performance by Anthony Hopkins.
10.15 am Six Minutes to Midnight
This film is based on the incredible true story about the Nazy high command daughters at a British boarding school, a glimpse into a little known and unsettling part of British history, starring Judi Dench.
Hope to see you all there.
Grace and Jennifer (Movie Group Co-convenors)

Ladies' Night Out - 'Grain' at Four Seasons
2021-05-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Grain Bar at the Four Seasons, 199 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening to enjoy a glass of wine or two together on the fourth Wednesday each month.
In May we are going to ‘Grain’.
About Grain
Drink where the locals drink at Sydney spirits and cocktail bar, Grain by Four Seasons Hotel Sydney.
Grain celebrates the fine craft of drinking, with a neighbourhood bar atmosphere, an extensive menu of boutique beers, carefully-crafted cocktails, one of Australia’s largest whisky selections, and some of Sydney’s best bar food.
Come and meet their team of passionate bartenders, who will show us through their menus, encourage us to try something new or delight us in mastering one of our favourites.
DATE: Wednesday 26 May 2021
TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
VENUE: Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta at swicniteout@gmail.com or on 0423 416 007
RSVP BY: 17 May 2021
TRANSPORT: Ferry, train, Bus to Circular Quay. Short walk from Wynyard station.

Challenging Walk - Kirribilli to Barangaroo
2021-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Kirribilli Foreshore, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Join us as we explore the city either side of the Harbour Bridge. We will start in Kirribilli and meander along the waterfront and through the suburb to the new walkway at HMAS Platypus. We will wander past Wendy Whiteley’s Garden and Luna Park before we walk across the bridge and wind our way down to Barangaroo via Observatory Hill. We will finish at King’s Wharf after enjoying the new coastal path at Barangaroo.
DATE: Tuesday 1 June 2021
TIME: 8.50am for a 9.00am start
VENUE: Kirribilli – the exact location will be advised to those who reply
RSVP TO: Elizabeth Gordon at melizabethgordon@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 28 May 2021
TRANSPORT: Train, ferry or bus to Milsons Point

Let's Do Lunch - Ripples at Chowder Bay (NOW FULL)
2021-06-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Ripples Chowder Bay, Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
This month enjoy a two course lunch with a Set Menu, which includes a glass of wine.
DATE: Thursday 3 June 2021
TIME: 12noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Ripples Restaurant at Chowder Bay, Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: $59 for 2 courses + glass of wine
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nolaholland92424@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 31 May 2021
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable to SWIC when booking. Advise Nola when paid please.
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: LDL Ripples + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Bus 111 from Mosman South Wharf to Chowder Bay. Bus 100 from Military Road – see NSW Transport (allow 14 min walking). Paid parking at Clifton Gardens car park.

Theatre Group - "The Cherry Orchard"
2021-06-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
A homecoming. A picnic. A party. A leavetaking.

It’s an uncertain time. Change is coming, you can sniff it in the air.
A family returns to a home that’s seen better days – but it still has its orchard. Precious, beautiful, but…in the way.
Chekhov’s great, last play needs no embellishment to describe our times. What orchards are we cutting down? What orchards are we planting?
Pamela Rabe leads a large cast from today’s Australia, in a classic as funny as it is profound. This promises to be one of the highlights of 2021.
I’ve wanted to do this for years. With a richly talented gang of actors and after the year we’ve all lived through…it’s time for this beautiful, celebratory, moving play. – Eamon Flack
Supported by the Chair’s Circle.
DATE: Thursday 3 June 2021
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
TICKETS: Adults: (Left/Right Bank) $78; Seniors: (Left/Right Bank) $68 + Booking Fee. NOTE: Centre Bank tickets have sold out on this date.
Theatre Group Co-Convenors Cherry Spoor and Judith Nguyen have purchased seats K31 and K32.
To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au, or ring the box office on 9699 3444.
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Co-Convenors Judith and Cherry downstairs at Belvoir St Theatre prior to the performance, at 6.30pm, where you can buy snacks and drinks at the bar.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: Friday 28 May 2021
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2021
To enable you to plan your diary for 2021, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group in 2021. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com

Day & Date
Play
Type
Theatre
Seats (Convenors)

Wed 14 July
The Woman in Black
Classic Ghost Story
Ensemble Theatre
E44, 45

Frid 20 Aug
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Adaptation of Oscar Wilde Classic
Roslyn Packer Theatre
A20, 21

Wed 15 Sept
A Chorus Line
Musical
Eternity Playhouse (Darlinghurst TC)
D3, 4

Tues 5 Oct
A Raisin in the Sun
Iconic American Drama
Wharf 1 Theatre
M8, 9

Tues 19 Oct
The Lifespan of a Fact
Comedy
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E21, 22

Tues 23 Nov
The Dismissal
Musical
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E23, 24

International Morning Tea - Great Britain (WAITLIST)
2021-06-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Jan Kind, 90 Cabramatta Road, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, 2088, Australia
In June we will be celebrating the Queen’s birthday, and SWIC International Morning Tea will take you to Great Britain. Expect scones, mini sandwiches and more! Please feel free to be Queen for a Day and wear your best jewels or a tiara.
DATE: Tuesday 8 June 2021
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: 90 Cabramatta Road, Mosman NSW 2088
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes at mariabrookes1973@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 1 June 2021
TRANSPORT: Buses to Cremorne, stopping on Military road; Ferry F6 from Circular Quay to Cremorne Point, followed by Bus 225; limited street parking available in the area

Singles' Sunday Brunch - Zebra Lounge, Pyrmont
2021-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Zebra Lounge Bar & Cafe, 1 Harris Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, 2009, Australia
If you fancy delicious food, great coffee and interesting company, join us once a month to explore Sydney’s vibrant café scene whilst making new friends.
DATE: Sunday 13 June 2021
TIME: 10:00 am
VENUE: Zebra Lounge Cafe & Bar, waterfront dining at Pyrmont, 1 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day – please bring cash as there may be no split bills.
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com by 4 June 2021 – important in case I need to change the number of people in the booking.
NB: If you RSVP and then change your mind, it is imperative that you contact Lou-anne, as many restaurants will charge for ‘no shows’. Similarly, you must RSVP if you wish to come; you cannot just turn up on the day.
TRANSPORT:
Train – Light rail to John Street Square, then a short two minute walk down Harris Street.
Bus – 389 from Hyde Park, Park St, Stand C at 9:25am – arrives at the intersection of Harris St and Bowman St, Pyrmont at 9:38 am. This bus stop is only a minute’s walk from the restaurant.
Car – Metered parking on Harris Street and in the park surrounding the water. Disabled parking available at the bottom of Harris Street.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
2021-06-14 | NSW

Short Walk - Around the CBD Parklands
2021-06-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A walk around the CBD parklands seeing the sights of Sydney on the way.
Join us on a walk around the Opera House, up through the Botanical Gardens, then though Hyde Park to the War Memorial. We will then make our way back via the Domain, for refreshments at Circular Quay. The walk is about 3km, with a few steps and a gentle incline.
DATE: Wednesday 16 June 2021
TIME: 10.30am – about 12.00pm
VENUE: Meet at 10.30am at Circular Quay
COST: Participants pay for their own refreshments
RSVP BY EMAIL ONLY TO: shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Close of business Monday 14 June 2021

Cafe Society - Berkelouw Books
2021-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Imperial Hotel, Paddington, 252 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW, 2010, Australia
In June we will gather at Berkelouw Books in Darlinghurst.
DATE: Thursday 17 June 2021
TIME: 12.00 noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Cafe 1812, Berkelouw Books, 19 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW
COST: Please remember to bring at least $40 in cash as we cannot pay separately.
Also remember your name badge.
RSVP TO: penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
TRANSPORT: There is paid street parking in the locality adjacent to Victoria Barracks AND Bus Routes 333, 352, 340 from the city. All stop opposite or nearby. Route 440 travels directly from Leichhardt.

Bridge (NS & ES) CANCELLED IN EASTERN SUBURBS
2021-06-21 13:00 - 16:30 | NSW
SWIC Bridge is played at two different venues every Monday afternoon.
NOTE: Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bridge is currently being played online.
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at a venue in Mosman. For further information contact the Convenor, Carolyn Shrimpton on 0400 366 780 or at cshrimpton@bigpond.com
The Eastern Suburbs Bridge Group meets from 1.15pm – 4.15pm, in the room above 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

Movie Group (CANCELLED)
2021-06-22 09:30 - 13:00 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
NOTE: This month’s Movie Group has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak in the Eastern suburbs.
Welcome to Movie Group.
VENUE: United Cinemas Opera Quays
TICKETS: Please buy your own ticket, then gather in the foyer.
CONVENORS: Grace Mroz (0434 170 030) and Jennifer Lean (0434 782 182) are the Movie Group Convenors.
RSVP: There is no need to RSVP; simply turn up at the cinema and you’ll be welcome.
APRES MOVIE (Optional):
We have the tradition of meeting up for lunch, drinks, coffee (whatever you fancy) at the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe after the movies.
We look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday.
Grace and Jennifer
THE MOVIES THIS MONTH:
9.30am – From the Vine
97 minutes
A Canadian drama film about a burned-out business executive from Toronto who gives up on the corporate rat race, and moves his family to Italy to revive his grandfather’s vineyard in Acerenza.
9.50am – Cousins
120 minutes
A New Zealand comedy drama about three Maori girls, cousins, who live three very different and tumultuous lives, after one of them is taken from her family and raised in an orphanage.
10.15am – Dream Horse
113 minutes
A UK sports comedy drama which follows the true story of ‘Dream Alliance’, an unlikely
racehorse that raced in the Welsh Grand National.
Our Toni Collette plays a small-town horse breeder.

Special Event - Tour of 'Iranzamin' - Powerhouse Museum
2021-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW, NSW, 2007, Australia
In June the Powerhouse Museum will host its first exhibition of the arts and crafts of Persia.
Starting in the Theatrette, the curator, Dr Pedram Khosronejad, will give us a 30 minute talk and then we will split into groups of 20 members for the tour.
Following the tour, you might like to visit the MAAS Café on level 3 at your own cost. This café accepts Dine NSW vouchers.
DATE: 23 June 2021
TIME: 9:50am for 10.00am – 12:00pm
LIMIT to 60 MAX. You are welcome to bring a friend as a guest provided we can accommodate all SWIC members within this group limit.
VENUE: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Lollou Tan at lollouamore7@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 17 June 2021
TRANSPORT: The Powerhouse Museum is close to Central Station (Sydney Terminal), Broadway bus station (Railway Square), and Exhibition Centre Sydney Light Rail Station. The Goods Line is a 500m walk along flat terrain starting from the Devonshire Street Tunnel at Central Station’s Southern Concourse. The 501 bus stops directly outside the Museum. There is parking at nearby Wilson Parking stations in Haymarket and limited metered street parking near the Museum.

Ladies' Night Out - The Observatory Bar at The Langham
2021-06-23 17:30 - 19:30 | The Observatory Bar, Langham Hotel, 89-113 Kent Street, Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening to enjoy a glass of wine or two together on the fourth Wednesday each month.
DATE: Wednesday 23 June 2021
TIME: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
VENUE: The Observatory Bar, Langham Hotel, 89-113 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta at swicniteout@gmail.com or on 0423 416 007
RSVP BY: 14 June 2021
TRANSPORT: Short walk from Wynyard station

Monthly Activity - Visit to Tresillian Willoughby Family Care Centre (CANCELLED)
2021-06-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Tresillian Willoughby Family Care Centre, 2 Second Avenue, Willoughby, Sydney, NSW, 2068, Australia
The Wollstonecraft Centre is undergoing reconstruction, so please join us at Tresillian Willoughby, 2 Second Avenue, Willoughby, for a tour through the Centre, followed by morning tea.
Tresillian has 15 Family Care Centres across regional NSW, the ACT and Victoria, with four in metropolitan Sydney along with a Help Line, providing nursing and psychology help to weary families with a baby or toddler. Its specialty is to support new Mums and Dads who struggle with the challenges that parenthood can bring. The aim of Tresillian is to ensure all expectant families and those with infants and young children will have access to quality parenting advice, support and care which will enable them to raise their children with confidence within their own cultural context and values.
Tresillian Willoughby has occupied the Willoughby Centre since 1927, with the old home now heritage listed.
DATE: 24 June 2021
TIME: 10:30am – 12noon
LIMITED TO MAX 20
VENUE: Tresillian Willoughby Family Care Centre, 2 Second Avenue, Willoughby, NSW 2068
COST: Free. However, it will be nice if we can give a small donation as charity. (Jan will collect your donation when you arrive).
RSVP TO: Jan McDade, Committee Member at jan.mcdade@hotmail.com
First come first served
RSVP BY: 18 June 2021
TRANSPORT:
The best way to get to the centre is by car (there’s plenty of off-street parking). Buses run regularly from the city and the centre is very close to Castlecrag Shopping Centre, off Edinburgh Road.

German Conversation (CANCELLED)
2021-06-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Botanica Garden Cafe, 61A Bay Road, Waverton, Sydney, NSW, 2060, 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 Meryl David on 0414 281 022 or meryl.david@outlook.com AND/OR Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com
DATE: Fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Botanica Garden Café, 61A Bay Road, Waverton, NSW 2060
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Meryl David 0414 281 022 or meryl.david@outlook.com AND/OR Jill Surgeon 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Accessible via Waverton train station and bus from North Sydney. Street parking in surrounding area.

Bridge (NS & ES) CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
2021-06-28 13:00 - 16:30 | NSW
SWIC Bridge is played at two different venues every Monday afternoon.
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at a venue in Mosman. For further information contact the Convenor, Carolyn Shrimpton on 0400 366 780 or at cshrimpton@bigpond.com
The Eastern Suburbs Bridge Group meets from 1.15pm – 4.15pm, in the room above 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

French Conversation (CANCELLED)
2021-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Home of Francoise Heude-Coquelin, 12 Bayview Street, Northwood, Sydney, NSW, 2066, Australia
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.
Relaxed and friendly discussions. All levels are welcome.
DATE: 28 June 2021
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: Françoise’s home on the North shore, 12 Bayview Street, Northwood NSW 2066
RSVP TO: Francoise Heude-Coquelin at Coquelin.fr@gmail.com and Elisabeth Cambiaire at ecambiaire@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 22 June 2021

Art & Culture - SWIC Private Tour - The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 100th Birthday Exhibition (WAITLIST) - RESCHEDULED TO 20 JULY 2021
2021-06-29 09:00 - 11:00 | NSW

Let's Do Lunch - The Art Gallery Restaurant (WAITLIST) CANCELLED
2021-07-01 12:00 - 14:00 | The Art Gallery Restaurant, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery Road, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An Autumn Lunch crafted by Matt Moran, ambassador chef to the Art Gallery of NSW, where Matt showcases his passion for quality produce that is fresh and seasonal.
DATE: Thursday 1 July 2021
TIME: 12.00pm -2.00pm
VENUE: The Art Gallery Restaurant, Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Small Plates around $22. Large Plates e.g. Grilled swordfish $34, lightly battered flathead $32, Roast Berkshire pork cutlet $38, Potato gnocchi, zucchini $29, Glass wine around $12. See the full menu at www.craftedbymattmoran.com.au
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nolaholland92424@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 28 June 2021
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay for your order. Please bring CASH as the Restaurant will not split bills.
TRANSPORT: Nearest train station is St James. Nearest bus stop is Martin Place. Paid parking in Art Gallery Road

Rummikub (CANCELLED)
2021-07-02 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 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.
We are currently playing weekly in people’s homes, but there is no obligation to come every week. The venue will vary depending on who is available to host and who is attending, but is often in the Mosman/Cremorne area.
It is hoped that once restrictions allow, we will resume play at the Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay.
DATE: Every Friday
TIME: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: Varies depending on who is available to host
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh and Beatrice de Lucey at rummikubswic@gmail.com
For changes on the day, please text or ring Catherine on 0406 423304
RSVP BY: Thursday morning before play on Friday
TRANSPORT: TBA depending on location
