Sydney Womens International Club

Challenging Walk - Hen and Chicken Bay
2018-07-03 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Cabarita Ferry Wharf, Cabarita Road, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
We will take the Parramatta River ferry from Circular Quay to Cabarita Wharf, from where we will start this pleasant and peaceful suburban stroll round Hen and Chicken Bay. This is an easy, 9 km flat walk which will finish at Abbotsford with an opportunity for coffee/lunch before boarding the ferry to return to Circular Quay. Please note that both Jenny and Sue are away for this walk, and would like to thank Mariella Fraser and Vicki Emmett for stepping in to lead it.
DATE: Tuesday 3 July 2018
TIME: Approx. 9.00am-12.00pm
VENUE: Cabarita Ferry Wharf, Concord NSW 2137
COST: Coffee or lunch at own expense
RSVP TO: Mariella Fraser mariella.fraser@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 29 June 2018
TRANSPORT: Detailed instructions will be sent out nearer the time to those who register for the walk

Ladies Who Lunch - The Little Snail Restaurant
2018-07-04 12:00 - 14:30 | The Little Snail Restaurant, 50 Murray Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, 2009, Australia
A French affair for this month – Escargots anyone? We will be lunching at this lovely little French restaurant which serves delicious food.
DATE: Wednesday 4 July 2018
TIME: 12.15 pm – 2.00pm – 2.30 pm
VENUE: The Little Snail Restaurant, 50 Murray Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
RSVP TO: Naseem Walton at naseemw@gmail.com – 0405 418 841
RSVP BY: Friday 29 June 2018
COST: This is a Pre-Paid Lunch – 3 Courses @ $40.00 per person. All beverages are extra.
YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR CONFIRMATION TO THIS LUNCH​!!!!
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Direct Debit to: Naseem Walton
ANZ Bank – BSB: 012 003
Account: 110009639
Cost: $40.00
Ref: LWL (and your initials)
TRANSPORT:
The restaurant is a short walk from the ferries, trains, buses and light rail. Please check time tables from your destination. Parking is available at The Star and then a short walk to the restaurant.

International Morning Tea - Indian
2018-07-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Susan Kelly, 93 Middle Head Road, Mosman , Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
India is an ocean of culture, languages, festivals and food. The cuisine of India is one of the world’s most diverse cuisines, characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of different spices, vegetables, pulses and meats.
SWIC member, Sangeeta Gupta, has a great passion to cook and create food, and is looking forward to bringing some of her favourite recipes to the July International Morning Tea.
Sangeeta’s website— https://www.soulfoodsangi.com/about.html
DATE: Tuesday 10 July 2018
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: 93 Middle Head Road, Mosman NSW 2088
Susan Kelly is our venue host for the Morning Tea at her lovely Mosman home
PLEASE NOTE: You are requested to wear flat shoes or remove stiletto/high heels at the door, so we don’t damage the wooden floor.
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson – Watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 3 July 2018
TRANSPORT:
Street parking – there’s untimed street parking available in Middle Head Road and surrounding streets.
Bus Transport –244 bus departs Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand A @ 9.41.00am and arrives at Middle Head Road at 10.10am.

Explore Sydney Walk - Balmain Historical & Scenic Walk
2018-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Balmain East Ferry Wharf, Balmain East Ferry Wharf, Sydney, NSW, 2041, Australia
The walk this month is approximately 5-6 kms, starting from Balmain East ferry wharf and taking in water views of the Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo and Anzac Bridge. We will walk along Darling Street to see historical buildings and shops and quaint streets, on the way to the Dawn Frazer Pool and Birchgrove. There are some inclines and steps, so good walking shoes are required.
DATE: Wednesday, 11 July
TIME: Approx. 10.00am – 12.00pm (exact time to be advised)
VENUE: Exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at London Hotel, Darling St, Balmain
RSVP TO: swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com – Mary Williams 0416 090842 and Steph Light 0422 733414
RSVP BY: Saturday 7 July
TRANSPORT By ferry from Circular Quay or bus from the city to be advised

Art & Culture - Marion Hall Best: Interiors
2018-07-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea, NSW, 2227, Australia
Enjoy something a little different in July and join Art & Culture for a visit to the Hazelhurst Gallery and Arts Centre for a tour of the gallery’s current exhibition that colourfully charts the work of Marion Hall Best, whose interior decorating style vibrated with colour through her signature glazed painted finishes on walls and ceilings. On display is original furniture, fabrics, furnishings and fashion over the four decades from the mid-1930s. Described as ‘electrifying, vital and avant-garde’, Best’s interior decorating schemes were unashamedly modern at a time when other interior designers preferred a subdued palette and period furniture. Best was inspired by the modernist movement and colour theory of artists of the interwar years. She is attributed with introducing international modernism to the Australian market through importing furniture and furnishings from all over the world including: textiles by Marimekko, Jim Thompson Thai silks and Indian cottons, French wallpapers from Nobilis and Follot, furniture by Knoll, Herman Miller and Cassina, lighting from Flos and Iittala.
DATE: Tuesday 17 July 2018
TIME: Meet at the Gallery at 10.50am for our tour that commences at 11.00am
VENUE: The Hazelhurst Gallery and Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea NSW 2227
The Gallery is situated on 1.4 hectares of landscaped grounds. Please join us for lunch at the delightful Hazelhurst Café. Lunch is at your own expense.
COST: Optional donation on the day at the Donation Box at the entry
RSVP TO: Alison Ross by Email: arross@bigpond.net.au or Mobile: 0405 541 921
RSVP BY: Tuesday 10 July 2018
Please indicate if:

you are travelling by train with the group
if you will be joining us for lunch

TRANSPORT:
Drive: Hazelhurst is only 40 minutes’ drive from Sydney’s CBD. The gallery has a free car park for visitors. The entrance to the car park is located at 782 Kingsway, Gymea.
Train: Hazelhurst is a five minute walk from Gymea train station, which is on the Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line. Trains run roughly every 15 minutes from Sydney.
Please Note: For those wishing to travel by train we plan to travel as a group from Central. Details will be provided to those members who RSVP and indicate ‘train travel’.

Short Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens, Domain and Hyde Park
2018-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Our walk starts at the Customs House and we will go into the Royal Botanic Gardens through the Government House Gate. We will see the latest exhibition at the living art gallery, The Calyx, and then go through the gardens to the Woolloomooloo Gate, down Art Gallery Road and across the Domain. We will visit the oldest park in Australia, Hyde Park, starting at the beautiful Archibald Fountain, and continuing through the corridor of fig trees, past the statue of that great navigator Captain Cook and finish at the wonderful art deco Anzac War Memorial.
We will have a coffee and tea break at a nearby café.
DATE: Wednesday 18 July 2018
TIME: 10.00am-12.00pm
VENUE: Start at the Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
COST: Refreshments at own expense
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost-Black at trostblack@hotmail.com or 0406 362 388
RSVP BY: Monday, July 16 2018
TRANSPORT: Ferry, bus or train

Cafe Society - Lunch at Merivale's 'Establishment'
2018-07-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Establishment, 252 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Soup & Sandwich of the Day $22. Salads – grilled chicken, Caesar etc $22. Thai Specials $22. Wine by glass $9+
DATE: Thursday 19 July 2018
TIME: 12noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Merivale’s ‘Establishment’, 252 George St, Sydney 2000 (Martin Place area)
COST: Around $25/$30 – Please bring cash; no split bills
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day
RSVP TO: Jill Watson at watsongillian8@gmail.com (Nola is travelling)
RSVP BY: 16 July 2018
TRANSPORT: Nearest rail station is Wynyard. Various buses stop close to Martin Place.

SWIC Trivia Night - 'A Touch of Gold'
2018-07-21 19:30 - 23:00 | Cammaray Golf Club, Park Ave, Cammeray , Sydney, NSW, 2009, Australia
SWIC members, family and friends are invited to another fun filled Trivia evening.This much anticipated evening is themed A TOUCH OF GOLD. If you have a gold lamé outfit hidden in your wardrobe waiting for such an event, then by all means wear it, however it isn’t a fancy dress evening – perhaps you would like to add just a touch of gold to get in the mood?
Gather your friends and family for a table of eight or otherwise just RSVP and we will allocate a table for you. Either way you are guaranteed a fun evening full of surprises.
DATE: Saturday 21 July 2018
TIME: 7.00pm for 7.30pm start – 11.00pm
VENUE: Cammeray Golf Club, Park Avenue, Cammeray
www.cammeraygolf.com.au
COST: $40.00 per person for a shared supper platter, tea, coffee & perhaps even some Old Gold Chocolate. Drinks are available from the bar.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payment due with RSVP prior to 11 July 2018
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments area 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: Trivia + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Eleanor Evans at steffan.eleanor@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 11 July 2018
TRANSPORT: Car parking is available on site

Movie Group
2018-07-24 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
MOVIES FOR TUESDAY 24 JULY 2018
10.00 am – Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!
When “Mamma Mia!” hit cinemas in 2008, audiences loved seeing Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, and Julie Walters dance and sing ABBA’s greatest hits on the silver screen. Now, the cast returns with the addition of some new faces for a sequel.
11.00am – Back to Burgundy
In his latest work, screenwriter Cédric Klapisch perfectly captures the transfixing beauty of seasonal change across one of France’s most famous winemaking regions.
12.20pm – Edie
To try and overcome a lifetime of bitterness and resentment, an older lady decides to climb a mountain in Scotland.
Please note:
The Movie Group meets on the 4th Tuesday morning each month to see a film at the Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House).
There are usually three films for members to choose from. Details of the films and times are posted on the SWIC Movie Group Calendar of Events on Thursday or Friday in the week before the showing, when the program is available. Please buy your ticket when you arrive at the theatre. No need to RSVP, just come along.
SWIC members usually meet before the film in the foyer of the cinema. Afterwards we go for a coffee or light lunch to the upstairs section of the City Extra Cafe opposite the Circular Quay Ferry Terminals.
We look forward to seeing you at the movies.
Jill and Ann

July Special Activity - Tour of the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
2018-07-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
Join SWIC in July for a tour of the ABC. The tour will likely include a visit to one of the two digital TV production studios, an on-air radio studio or a news studio and a control room. We will also rub shoulders with some of the country’s well known journalists, TV and radio personalities.
DATE: Wednesday 25 July 2018
TIME: 9.50am to 12.20pm
VENUE: ABC Ultimo – 700 Harris Street, Ultimo
COST: $8.00
TRANSPORT: Train or bus
RSVP: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au – 0422 350 834
RSVP BY: 12 July 2018

Ladies Night Out - The Soiree Bar, Sofitel Hotel Sydney Wentworth
2018-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 | The Soiree Bar, Sofitel Hotel, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Let’s have a Winter Night Out in a beautiful Heritage Hotel, the Sofitel Hotel Sydney Wentworth. The Soiree Bar has a relaxed atmosphere with exceptionally friendly service.
DATE: Wednesday 25 July 2018
TIME: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: The Soiree Bar, Sofitel Hotel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drink and food at the Bar
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta at swicniteout@gmail.com or mobile 0423 416 007
RSVP BY: Friday 20 July 2018
TRANSPORT: A short walk from Wynyard station or Circular Quay

Stephanie's Floral Art Class
2018-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Stephanie Light, 12 Norman Street, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
Special Floral Wreath for Christmas in July
DATE: Friday 27 July 2018
TIME: 10.00am – 12 noon approx.
VENUE: 12 Norman Street, Concord 2137
COST: $40 per person (includes all materials). Because of numbers limited to five for the class it is on a ‘first in first served’ basis with money to be deposited by Tuesday 24 July 2018
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Credit to bank account
Name: Mrs Stephanie Light
BSB No: 032-002
Account No: 562994
Description: flowers + your initial
RSVP TO: stephlight18@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 24 July stating that $40 has been credited to my account
TRANSPORT: Own transport to 12 Norman St, Concord

Go Saturday - Exploring the Australian Museum
2018-07-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Sydney, Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Keen to find out more about Australian history? Come join us at Australia’s ‘first public museum’, the Australian Museum, to explore the vast anthropological and zoological collections from nearly two centuries of Australian history. Here we can delve straight into exploring our Wild Planet, or visit the galleries dedicated to the diversity of our Indigenous people, or visit the popular Dinosaur exhibition. A vast archive of information all Australian will be at our fingertips!
DATE: Saturday 28 July 2018
TIME: 2.00pm-4.00pm, followed by optional refreshment time
VENUE: Australian Museum, 1 William St, Sydney (closest Station is St James)
COST: Adults $15 entry, Concession $8 entry
PAYMENT: Payable on the day at the venue
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 26 July 2018
TRANSPORT: Make your own way there. Meet outside the main entrance at 2.00pm

SWIC Neighbourhood Morning Tea
2018-07-31 10:30 - 12:30
Get to know the SWIC members living near you by hosting or attending a SWIC Neighbourhood Morning Tea.
DATE: Tuesday 31 July 2018
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: At the home of a volunteer hostess

NOTE: The volunteer hostess in your neighbourhood will send an invitation with full details to those members identified as living in her neighbourhood.
CONTACT: Jill Watson at watsongillian8@gmail.com

Challenging Walk - Rose Bay to Watsons Bay
2018-08-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, Lyne Park, New South Head Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
We will start our walk at the Rose Bay ferry terminal, then walk a short way through Rose Bay to join the start of the Hermitage Foreshore walk, which offers spectacular views back to the city, secluded coves and patches of remnant bush. We will emerge at Nielsen Park, take a detour round Vaucluse Point, and then follow the suburban streets to Watsons Bay, crossing the bridge at Parsley Bay en route. Once in Watson Bay there will be the option to walk the loop out to South Head or stop for coffee/lunch or ferry/bus return to Rose Bay or the City.
DATE: Tuesday 7 August 2018
TIME: Approx. 9.00am-12.00pm
VENUE: Rose Bay Ferry Terminal, Bayswater Road, Rose Bay 2029
COST: None.
RSVP TO: Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com (Please note Jenny is away for this walk)
RSVP BY: Friday 3 August 2018
TRANSPORT: Detailed instructions will be sent out nearer the time to those who register for the walk

Explore Sydney Walk - Malabar Headland National Park
2018-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Malabar Beach, Bay Parade, Sydney, NSW, 2036, Australia
Approximately 6-7 kms long, this is a scenic walk with dramatic coastal views between Malabar and Maroubra beaches. It is a relatively easy and good walking track except for the new section added along the back of the rifle range which is steep and with stairs. The new section now makes this a loop all the way around. Good walking shoes are required.
DATE: Wednesday 8 August 2018
TIME: Approx. 10.00am – 12.00pm (maybe a little after)
VENUE: Exact Meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at Malabar Cafe
RSVP TO: swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com – Mary Williams 0416 090842 and Steph Light 0422 733414
RSVP BY: Saturday 4 August 2018
TRANSPORT: By bus to be advised or car

International Morning Tea - Russian (WAIT LIST)
2018-08-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
Our Russia Morning Tea host is SWIC member Maria Brookes. Maria was born in Moscow, Russia, and lived there during the political changes of perestroika, the start of the market economy and the collapse of the USSR.
Although Maria has been living outside of Russia for over 20 years, she still has family and friends in Moscow and visits her home town regularly.
Russian food is delicious and boasts lots of diversity due to the country’s long history, enormous lands, and varied climate. Russia has a population of 1.44m and is the largest country in the world with 6.6 million square miles. It is about two times bigger than Australia.
DATE – Tuesday 14 August 2018
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: The home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road Cremorne NSW 2090
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson at Watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 7 August 2018
TRANSPORT:
Street parking – unlimited street parking is available in Ellalong Road and surrounding streets.
Bus Transport – 243 bus departs Wynyard Station, Carrington Street Stand A @9.31. Get off the bus on the corner of Macpherson Street and Ellalong Rd. It’s a 2-minute walk. Alternatively, a 10-minute walk from Military Road bus stop – cnr Cabramatta Rd & Military Road, near the Orpheum. Keep walking down Macpherson St until you get to Ellalong Rd which is near the bottom of the hill on the left hand side.

Short Walk - Glebe Foreshore to the Tramsheds
2018-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Jubilee Park, Maxwell Road, Glebe, NSW, 2037, Australia
The walk starts at the Wentworth Park light rail station and continues around Blackwattle Bay and Rozelle Bay, finishing at Jubilee Park. This walk has an even path and few steps and is very relaxing, taking in the views of the harbour, the Anzac, Glebe and Sydney Harbour bridges, and surroundings. A stop at the Tramsheds is planned, where there are many possibilities for a coffee break or lunch.
We will meet at Central Station light rail, and there are available parking spaces around Wentworth Park.
DATE: Wednesday 15 August 2018
TIME: 10am-12.00pm
VENUE: To be advised
COST: Refreshments at own expense
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost-Black at trostblack@hotmail.com or 0406 362 388
RSVP BY: Monday 13 August 2018
TRANSPORT: To Central Station by train, Wentworth Park by light rail from Central station. The return journey could be taken from the Jubilee light rail stop, which is right by the Tramsheds.

Cafe Society - Lunch at 5Loaves 2Fish Cafe
2018-08-16 12:00 - 14:00 | 5 Loaves 2 Fish Cafe, 17 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
Modern Australian café food, with seasonal wholesome products served by friendly staff.
DATE: Thursday 16 August 2018
TIME: 12noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: 5Loaves 2Fish Café, 17 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay 2089
COST: Around $25. Please bring cash; no split bills
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nolaholland92424@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 14 August 2018
TRANSPORT: Metered street parking. Bus along Military Road. Alight opposite Rangers Road

Art & Culture - Vicki Ratcliff Art Class (WAIT LIST)
2018-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Studio of Vicki Ratcliff, 66 Rednal Street, Mona Vale, Sydney, Australia
SWIC is delighted to offer members the opportunity to take an Art Class with renowned Sydney artist and teacher Vicki Ratcliff. Vicki was recently awarded Winner of the Best in Show at the Australian Society of Miniature Art 2018 National Awards.
Last year SWIC members were fortunate to visit Vicki’s studio (while on the Pittwater Artists’ trail) where we saw some of her beautiful paintings. In her role as a teacher she demonstrated to us some clever techniques to accomplish great effects with watercolours. Many of us then decided we would love to attend one of her classes. This class will be suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
Vicki can only give us a class in the afternoon so the class will be held from 2.00-4.00 pm on Tuesday 21 August in her studio.
Numbers for the class are very limited so apply early if you would like to take part.
DATE: Tuesday 21 August 2018
TIME: 2.00-4.00pm
VENUE: Vicki Ratcliff’s studio at – 66 Rednal Street, Mona Vale, Sydney 2103
COST: Will be $35 or $40 which includes lesson and high quality materials
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day
RSVP TO: Kay Nicolas kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 15 August 2018
TRANSPORT: By car. Lifts can be arranged for those with no access to a car

Monthly Activity - Tour of the Museum of Freemasonry
2018-08-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Museum of Freemasonry, Level 3, 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Discover a hidden universe. The hidden mysteries and secrets of Ancient Freemasonry. A collection spanning over 200 years and including the Archives, Museum, Gallery and Library of the Freemasons of Australia, all housed in a building considered the finest example of Brutalist Architecture in the Southern Hemisphere.
DATE: Thursday 23 August 2018
TIME: 11.00am to 12.30pm
VENUE: The Museum of Freemasonry Level 3, 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney 2000
COST: $10 .00
TRANSPORT: Train or bus
RSVP: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au – 0422 350834
RSVP BY: 16 August 2018

Go Saturday - The Rocks Discovery Museum
2018-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Rocks Discovery Museum, Kendall Lane, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Keen to find out more about early Australian settler history? Join us for the latest Go Saturday adventure which will start at ‘The Rocks Discovery Museum’ housed in a restored 1850s sandstone warehouse. Exhibitions here will allow you to delve into The Rocks checked past before we have afternoon tea at the ‘Tea Cosy’, a Rocks institution housed in a 1870s heritage listed building.
DATE: Saturday 25 August 2018
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
VENUE: The Rocks Discovery Museum, Kendall Lane (enter via Argyle Street), The Rocks, NSW 2000
COST: Museum free, Tea Cosy at your own expense
PAYMENT: Payable on the day at Tea Cosy
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 23 August
TRANSPORT: Make your own way there. Meet outside the main entrance at The Rocks Discovery Museum at 2.00pm.
Websites:
https://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-discovery-museum/
http://theteacosy.com.au/about-us/

Movie Group
2018-08-28 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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 are the new Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP – just come along. Meet before the film in the foyer of the cinema
APRES FILM (Optional): We go for a coffee or light lunch to the upstairs section of the City Extra Cafe opposite the Circular Quay Ferry Terminals
Movies for Tuesday 28 August 2018 are shown below.
09.45am: C’est La Vie! (1hr 56m)
10.00am: Book Club (1hr 44m)
10.00am: The Wife (1hr 44m)
C’EST LA VIE!
M: Comedy
The masterminds behind the runaway success The Intouchables are back with C’EST LA VIE!
After organising hundreds of events over 30 years, Max is close to throwing in the towel. The latest nightmare for the irritable planner is a magnificent wedding reception in a 17th century château, where he thinks he has put together all the ingredients to make the party a success. However as the celebrations get underway everything goes wrong.
He must deal with a volatile, foul-mouthed assistant, missing staff, rebellious waiters, an egocentric groom, broken electrical system and substitute DJ, turning every moment of joy and emotion into a disaster ending in chaos. Can Max and his team pull things together to make the party memorable for all the right reasons?
**This film is French with English subtitles
Cast: Jean-Pierre Bacri, Gilles Lellouche, Jean-Paul Rouve, Vincent Macaigne
Director: Eric Toledano
Release date: 16 August 2018

BOOK CLUB
M: Romance Comedy
The next chapter is always the best.
Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club.
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen
Director: Bill Holderman
Release date: 23 August 2018

THE WIFE
M:Drama
Secrets lie between the lines…
Behind any great man, there’s always a greater woman. Joan Castleman (Glenn Close) has spent forty years sacrificing her own talent, dreams and ambition to support her charismatic, philandering husband Joe (Jonathan Pryce) and his brilliant literary career. Their faithful pact reaches breaking point on the eve of his being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. THE WIFE is an emotional journey of self-discovery and liberation.
Cast: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons
Director: Björn Runge
Release date: 2 August 2018

Ladies Night Out - Grain Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel
2018-08-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Grain Bar at the Four Seasons, 199 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Drink where the locals drink at Sydney spirits and cocktail bar, ‘Grain’ Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel in 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 on in and meet the team of passionate bartenders, who will show us through our menus, encourage us to try something new or delight us in mastering one of our favourites.
DATE: Wednesday 29 August 2018
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street , Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food at the Bar
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta on mobile 0423 416 007 or swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 24 August 2018
TRANSPORT: Train or Ferry to Circular Quay.

Special Activity - High Tea at Boronia House, Mosman
2018-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Boronia House, 624 Military Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Boronia House was built in 1885. It is a mansion built in the Victorian style and is heritage listed.
The High Tea experience includes a selection of light breads, sophisticated savoury bites, homemade scones with double cream and jam, delightful desserts and cakes. Served with a choice of a T2 tea or coffee.
DATE: Thursday 30 August 2018
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
VENUE: Boronia House, 624 Military Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088
COST: $38.50 pp
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments page on 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: Event + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Eleanor Evans at eleanorevans01@gmail.com Mobile: 0424 380 801
Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements.
RSVP BY: 16 August 2018
TRANSPORT:
By Car: There is free parking available at Bridgepoint shopping centre in Brady Street just around the corner from Boronia House – 2 hours on the ground level and 3 hours on the lower ground.
By Bus: There are several buses that depart from the city direct to Mosman from Carrington Street, the B1 from stand B and 180, 247 and 245 from stand A. The M30 departs from Clarence Street Stand T. The journey takes approximately 20mins. From North Sydney the 229 or 230 leaves from Blue St Stand D and takes around 20-25 mins. Look for the Mosman Hotel, Office Works or Bridgepoint shopping centre and get off the bus there.

Challenging Walk - Meadowbank to Parramatta
2018-09-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Meadowbank Ferry Terminal, Bowden Street, Meadowbank, New South Wales, 2114, Australia
Important Notice Jenny and Sue are both away for this walk and Elizabeth Gordon has kindly agreed to lead it.
The Meadowbank to Parramatta Walk commences at Meadowbank Ferry Wharf, and follows the northern side of the Parramatta River passing through a number of parks and reserves, under Silverwater Bridge and on to Rydalmere (John Street) Wharf. The route continues below the former Female Orphan School, now part of the University of Western Sydney, before crossing over the bridge at James Ruse Drive and then heading west to Parramatta Wharf, with an optional further walk to Government House. 10/12km. It is an easy, flat walk mostly along shared cycle/pathways with no steps or uneven surfaces. There are many places to eat in Parramatta and options to take the ferry/train/bus back to the city.
COST: None.
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode goodejenny@msn.com
RSVP BY: Friday August 31st 2018. Please note Jenny will be interstate after August 31st and so this is a real deadline as she will need to pass walkers details on to the contact point on the day.
TRANSPORT: Detailed instructions will be sent out nearer the time to those who register for the walk
Bowden St, Meadowbank NSW 2114

Stephanie's Floral Art Class - Spring Flowers
2018-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Stephanie Light, 12 Norman Street, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
Spring has sprung, so we shall do Spring flowers!
DATE: Friday 7 September 2018
TIME: 10.00am – 12 noon approx.
VENUE: 12 Norman Street, Concord NSW 2137
COST: $40 per person (this is on a first in first served basis as I can only do five people in my home at one time, with money to be deposited by Monday 3 September 2018
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Credit to my bank account – Mrs Stephanie Light
BSB No: 032-002
Account No: 562994
Description: flowers + your initial
RSVP TO: stephlight18@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 3 September, stating that $40 has been credited to my account
TRANSPORT: Own to 12 Norman St Concord

International Morning Tea - Indonesian (WAIT LIST)
2018-09-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Neutral Bay, 2089, Australia
This event is now full. If you wish please contact Jill and place your name on the wait list.
Located among ancient trading routes and rich with botanical resources, the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands has attracted traders, adventurers and pirates, from all over the world throughout its history. Indonesia has more than 300 ethnic groups, and each region is home to distinctive cuisines and flavours, many of which can be traced back through an exciting history with influences from both east and west. The country’s soil and climate support a number of agricultural crops, with rice being Indonesia’s most important staple food. Dated back as early as 2300 B.C, rice normally accompanies every meal and is often the main ingredient for desserts and beverages.
Kesty and Muljono Pringgoharjono moved back to Sydney, Muljono’s home town, in January 2018, after international postings in five countries in 19 years. Kesty, who loves rice and never failed to take her rice cooker wherever she lived, co-authored a cultural travel book, The Centhini Story, The Javanese Journey of Life (https://www.amazon.com/Centhini-Story-Javanese-Journey-original/dp/9812329757) and a cook book, Selamat Makan (Bon Appetite in Indonesian) which was shortlisted for the prestigious Gourmand Book Award in 2016 under the Culinary Travel category. (http://www.cookbookfair.com/index.php/gourmand-awards/winners-2016/cookbooks-and-food-culture-shortlist-2016)
DATE: Tuesday 11 September 2018
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Neutral Bay 2089
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson – Watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 4 September 2018. Limited numbers so please RSVP early.
TRANSPORT:
Street parking – street parking is available in Raymond and surrounding streets.
Bus Transport – buses depart regularly from Wynyard Station, Carrington Street Stand B. Alight at Neutral Bay Junction, Military Road (near Oaks Hotel). It’s a 10 min downhill walk.

Explore Sydney Walk - Lane Cove National Park, River Walk
2018-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Lane Cove National Park, Sydney, NSW, 2067, Australia
This walk is approximately 6–7 kms along the river path starting at Fuller’s Bridge. There are some steep inclines and steps but it is a mainly flat bush walk. We shall continue along the track until we reach Scenic Drive. From there we will walk along the road back to where we started at Fuller’s Bridge. Good walking shoes are required.
DATE: Wednesday 12 September 2018
TIME: Approx. 10.00am – 12.00pm (maybe a little after)
VENUE: Exact Meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense (venue to be advised)
RSVP TO: swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Saturday 8 September 2018
TRANSPORT: By bus to be advised or car parking available

Art & Culture - Visit to the National Art School (NAS) - WAIT LIST
2018-09-18 10:30 - 13:30 | National Art School, Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010,
Guided Tour of the Old Darlinghurst Gaol (now NAS)
Guided Tour of the Current Exhibition- National Art – Part 1
We are excited to offer our Art and Culture enthusiasts the opportunity to visit The Old Darlinghurst Gaol (now NAS) and The National Arts School Gallery.
The old gaol site has been repurposed and is now one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. The buildings showcase some of Sydney’s oldest and best preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture. The National Art School Gallery is situated in what was the “A” wing of the old Gaol. The original building c 1841 was completely refurbished in 2006 to serve its new role as the NAS Gallery.
We commence our visit with the lively historical ‘Old Darlinghurst Gaol Tour’ that sheds light on the fascinating history of the site. Following a morning tea break we are being hosted at NAS Gallery by Judith Blackall, Gallery Manager and Curator. Judith will be our guide for the current exhibition- National Art –Part 1. This exhibition comprises works by 50 National Art School Alumni – 1947–2018, (spanning 7 decades). Included are works by Charles Blackman OBE; Ken Done AM; Reg Mobassa; Peter Powditch AM: Leslie Rice; Tim Storrier AM.
At the conclusion of the Gallery visit you may wish to continue exploring the site however there is no access to classrooms or studios.
DATE: Tuesday 18 September 2018
TIME: 10.30 am – 1.30pm Gaol Tour: 10.30 – 11.30am; Morning Tea: 11.30 -12.20pm; Current Exhibition Guided Tour: 12.30 – 1.30pm
VENUE: Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia NAS Ph: 9339 8686
MEETING PLACE: Meet at 10.25am just inside the main entrance in Forbes Street. The Hang Out Café is close by.
COST: $25.00- includes your Old Darlinghurst Gaol History Tour and a donation to the NAS Gallery for the Exhibition Tour.
Morning Tea at Hangout Student Café is at your own expense.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on Day. Please have correct money.
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com by 10 September 2018
Please Note: this event is limited to 25 members. We suggest that you RSVP early.
Please Be Advised that SWIC has had to pre-pay for the guided Gaol Tour therefore cancellations after the closing date will need to be paid unless your place can be filled by a member on the waitlist.
TRANSPORT: Public Transport recommended- there is no parking on campus.
By Bus: NAS is a two minute walk from Oxford Street bus stops- alight at Taylor Square and walk down Forbes Street.
By Train: NAS is a five minute walk from Kings Cross Rail Station, or a 10 minute walk from Museum Station in the CBD.
