Art & Culture - Private Tour - Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day?
2023-12-12 09:20 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Note – this event is being held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month instead of the usual 3rd Tuesday of the month
Experience the strange beauty and emotional power of Louise Bourgeois’s art, in the largest exhibition of her work ever seen in Australia.
Born in Paris in 1911 and living and working in New York until her death in 2010, Bourgeois is renowned for her fearless exploration of human relationships across a relentlessly inventive seven-decade career.
Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? reveals the extraordinary reach and intensity of her art, from her haunting Personage sculptures of the 1940s to her tough yet tender textile works of the 1990s and 2000s. It also reveals, as never before, the psychological tensions that powered her search, through a dramatic presentation in two contrasting exhibition spaces.
Moving from the white rooms of ‘Day’, on lower level 2 of the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ North Building, to the darkened terrain of ‘Night’, downstairs in the Tank, viewers will encounter more than 120 works, including many never seen before in Australia, among them The Destruction of the Father 1974 and Crouching Spider 2003.
DATE: Tuesday 12 December 2023
TIME: 9.30am -11am (approximately)
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, on Gadigal Country- North Building Art Gallery Road The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000.
MEETING PLACE: Outside the main entrance to new North Wing, Art Gallery NSW at 9.20am Please note: Late Arrivals: Admission cannot be guaranteed outside of scheduled booking time.
COST: $40.00pp or $35.00 (Seniors Card Concession)
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number.
RSVP BY: 1 December 2023 Please note that it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full, we will go to ‘Waitlist’. Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back, please SMS: Kay Nicholas Mob. 0438469044
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Please note new SWIC bank account details below – from September 2023
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral. The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.

CHRISTMAS DAY
2023-12-25 | NSW

BOXING DAY
2023-12-26 | NSW

NEW YEAR'S DAY
2024-01-01 | NSW

Golf (NS)
2024-01-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Waringah 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.

Bridge (NS)
2024-01-08 13:15 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.15pm until approximately 4.30pm at Northbridge Golf Club, 296C Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge. To play there it is necessary to take out a social membership with the club at a cost of $20.00 for the year. This can be done on line or at reception on the day when you first come to play. Any member wishing to play should contact the Convenor, Vicki Emmett vemmett@bigpond.net.au or Vivienne Cook davviv@outlook.com

North Shore Evening Book Club
2024-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2024
It will be held on the third Monday of the month (except in January 4th Monday and February 3rd Tuesday).
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the Kirribilli club.
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.
The book list until the end of the year:

Date
Book
Author

*** Monday 22 January (4th Monday)
Sisters of the Rising Sun
Heather Morris

*** Tuesday 20th February
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
James McBride

Monday 18 March
The Queens Apprentice
Tracy Ryan

Monday 15 April
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Gillian Mcallister

Monday 20 May
Restless Dolly Maunder
Kate Grenville

Monday 17 June
Still
Matt Nable

Monthly Activity - Anzac Memorial Hyde Park
2024-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | ANZAC Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney , NSW, 2000, Australia
Dear Monthly Activists
This month we will visit the ANZAC Memorial- right at the heart of our wonderful city.
Discover the stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial with a free one-hour guided highlights tour.
Led by knowledgeable guides, the highlights tour explores the Memorial’s architectural design that dates back to the 1930s, the more recent award-winning Centenary Extension commemorating over 100 years of service, and the significance of the Memorial’s many incredible sculptural features.
The morning tours also includes the daily Service of Remembrance at 11am, a special moment to pause and remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
It is an unforgettable way to experience the Anzac Memorial.
After the tour, visit the Memorial’s permanent exhibition to learn about the experiences of Australian men and women who served in conflict and peacekeeping operations for over a century.

We will meet in the Vestibule on the Western entrance to the Memorial as indicated below. On arrival, please notify the staff at the ground floor reception desk.
If required there is storage lockers located on the ground floor, Hall of Service, in the hallway opposite the public bathrooms, ask your guide to assist.
The Anzac Memorial has a lift in the Western Vestibule that goes up to the Hall of Service and there are two inclinators in the retail area that go down to the Hall of Service.
DATE: Thursday 25 January 2024
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: ANZAC Memorial Hyde Park
COST: FREE- however, donations will be welcome on the day.
RSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: ANZAC Memorial to
Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser
RSVP BY: Thursday 19 January 2024 to Caren Trafford
TRANSPORT: https://www.anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/plan-your-visit/getting-to-memorial

Public Holiday
2024-01-26 | NSW

Evening Book Group
2024-02-05 17:45 - 20:00 | imperial hotel, 252 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW, 2021
The Evening Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month, in the evening, and is for members who may be working or have daytime commitments. It is intended to be more social than academic and members meet in a central location. The reading list differs from that of the Tuesday book group. See the Noticeboard for the 2024 Evening Book Group Reading List.
DATE: First Monday of the month
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm (book discussion will start around 6.00pm)
VENUE: The Imperial Hotel, 252 Oxford St, Paddington https://www.imperialhotelpaddington.com.au
COST: Pay for your own drinks (and food if you wish to eat)
TRANSPORT:
By Bus: From the city you can take the multiple bus routes which all stop opposite in Oxford Street
By Car: Parking
Street parking is readily available
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Convenor, Caroline Frangopoulos, at swiceveningbookclub@gmail.com or cmfrangopoulos@gmail.com

Challenging Walk - North Sydney Foreshore
2024-02-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Wollstonecraft Station, Wollstonecraft, NSW, 2065, Australia
This walk is Sydney in a nutshell, although without the beaches. It includes Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden, the historic Coal Lader, spectacular headland harbour views and Sydney’s beautiful angophora forests. The route runs along paths through a series of local parks beside the harbour connected by short sections of street walking. It is very accessible by public transport. This walk is approximately 11kms and will take approximately 2 and a half hours. Easy walk. Undulating terrain with some steps at Balls Head Reserve. Short sections of street walking. You must not be carrying any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace. Please bring a hat, water and morning tea.
DATE: Tuesday 6 February
TIME: 09.30 – 12md
VENUE: Wollstonecraft Station – specific meeting location TBC
COST: Lunch – Restaurant at Milsons Point at your own expense
RSVP TO: Email: SWICchallengewalk@gmail.com
Please make sure that you contact one of the leaders via mobile if your plans change and you are unable to participate. This will prevent any delays in starting the walk
RSVP BY: Thursday 1 February 2024.
TRANSPORT: T1 train from Central to Wollstonecraft Station and return via Milsons Point Station. By car but with street parking

Travel Conversation
2024-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
Hidden Treasures – where would you recommend which is not a big well-known place? Think Wendy Whiteley’s Garden rather than the Botanic Gardens or The White Rabbit gallery rather than the MCA or AGNSW. It can be anywhere in the world. Think museums, art galleries, parks, shops, walks etc.
We will also invite you to share your travel plans for the year and ask any questions that you have about this travel.
If you have made a photobook since the demonstration last year, we also invite you to bring this to share with the group. We will also discuss topics for future meetings.

DATE: Thursday 8 February 2024
TIME: 10am – 12pm
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, NSW 2090
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh – travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 2 February
TRANSPORT: Car – Plenty of untimed street parking
Bus – 243 from Neutral Bay Junction to Macpherson St/Ellalong Rd
100 from the city. Get off at Military Rd at Prince St and walk down Macpherson St

Explore Sydney Walk – Headland Park to Middle Head
2024-02-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Rawson Oval Pavillion, Cross St, Mosman, Australia
Join us for an easy 6 km walk exploring Middle Head. Formally occupied by defence forces it has played a strategic part in Sydney’s defence history.
We will meet at 10am at the Rawson Oval Pavilion and head towards Headland Park then to Middle Head. We will encounter military remnants, heritage buildings, natural bushland, scenic outlooks with spectacular harbour views as well as learn more about the history of Sydney’s defence.
On our way back we will stop at the Middle Head Café (French café with nice quiches and pastries) and finish the walk back to Mosman.
DATE: Wednesday, 14 February 2024.
TIME: 10 am – 2 pm
MEETING POINT: Rawson Oval Pavilion (Mosman Oval)
COST: Lunch at the Middle Head Cafe at your own expense.
RSVP TO: Corinne Drouin via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 12 February 2024
TRANSPORT: By bus or by car (easy to park in the streets around the oval)

Theatre Group – 14 February 2024 – ‘RGB: Of Many, One’ – STC (Drama Theatre, Opera House)
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:15 | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
by Suzie Miller
Directed by Priscilla Jackman
“One of the all-time great performances” The Sydney Morning Herald
After a wildly popular, sold-out premiere season in 2022, this smash-hit production returns to the stage with the brilliant Heather Mitchell reviving her award-winning “virtuosic performance” (The Conversation) of the woman who changed the face of the American legal system: the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The second woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was both a trailblazer in the American judiciary and a fierce advocate for gender equality and reproductive rights.
Now, her life is brought to the stage by the extraordinary pen of Olivier Award-winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie), in a story that chronicles Ginsburg’s wins and dissents, traces her steps forward and the steps back, and brings you right into the room with Ruth at the most pivotal moments of her life.
Approx. duration 1 hr 35 mins (no interval)
Content Adult themes, herbal cigarettes and complete theatrical blackout
DATE: Wednesday 14 February 2024
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
TICKETS: Single Tickets – $115 Judith and Cherry have purchased seats U6 and U7
To buy your tickets visit https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on
PRE-THEATRE: (Optional): Meet at 6.30pm in the Foyer of the Drama Theatre for Drinks/Snacks
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: 4 February 2024
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2024

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

14 February (Wednesday)
RBG: Of Many, One
One-person portrait piece of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)
7.30pm
U6, U7

16 March (Saturday)
Holding the Man (MATINEE)
Classic Australian Drama
Belvoir Street Theatre
2.00pm
F32, F33

13 April (Saturday)
Into the Shimmering World
A poetic Australian story
Wharf 1 Theatre (STC)
7.30pm
P11, P12

16 May (Thursday)
The President
A Sydney/Dublin co-production of 20th C political drama
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
7.30pm
C32, C33

1 June (Saturday)
Never Closer (MATINEE)
Irish Australian Contemporary Drama
Belvoir Street Theatre
2.00pm
TBA

28 July (Sunday)
Uncle Vanya (MATINEE)
Chekhov’s Tragicomedy
Ensemble Theatre
5.00pm
F44, F45

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

19 September (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 November (Saturday)
The Heartbreak Choir (MATINEE)
Life-affirming Comedy
Ensemble Theatre
2.00pm
E10, E11

4 December (Wednesday)
Sweat (MATINEE)
New American theatre by twice Pulitzer-winning playwright Lyn Nottage
Wharf 1 Theatre (STC)
1.00pm
G24, G25

SWIC AGM and Birthday Lunch (Waitlist)
2024-02-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
ATTENTION ALL SWIC MEMBERS:
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the 27th Annual General Meeting of SWIC will be held on:
ON: Thursday 15th February, 2024 (10.45am for 11.00am)
AT: The Kirribilli Club – 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay
You are cordially invited to attend the SWIC AGM and 27th Birthday lunch. We do hope you will join us for the AGM, followed by celebratory drinks and canapés, a two-course seated lunch plus birthday cake!
Please make it very clear in your RSVP whether you will be attending both the AGM and the Birthday Lunch or only the one or the other.
DATE: Thursday 15 February 2023
VENUE: The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay, NSW 2060
www.kirribilliclub.com.au
(Please note the address of The Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay. It should not be confused with the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron in Kirribilli where past events have been hosted)
TIME: 11.00am until 3.00pm
Members are invited to be seated at 10.45am. Please note access to the AGM cannot be permitted after the meeting commences at 11.00am sharp.
COST: $90.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please pay when you RSVP to facilitate the task of our Treasurer
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: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Bday Lunch + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Sue Gunter at lunches21.swicsydney@gmail.com
Important reminder: You must RSVP as well as pay. Please advise of any special dietary requirements and any seating preferences when you RSVP
RSVP BY: Tuesday 6 February 2024
TRANSPORT:
Public Transport
The Kirribilli Club is just a short stroll from Milsons Point train station. Take the Alfred Street exit from Milsons Point train station, head north along Alfred Street and turn left at the roundabout which is Lavender Street. Make your way down the hill and turn left at Harbourview Crescent. Kirribilli Club is situated on the left-hand side of 11 Harbourview Crescent, directly opposite ‘Wendy Whiteley’s Garden’.
Buses go to Lavender Street/Cliff Street and buses that stop on Alfred Street South are all within a five minute walk of The Kirribilli Club.
Parking Facilities
The Kirribilli Club has 65 car spaces available, located on Basement Levels 1 and 2. The car spaces are available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and cannot be reserved.

Turn left just past the entrance to the Club (11 Harbourview Crescent), and you will see the car park sign.
The car park is a ticket in and a ticket out system, so all you need to do is press the button on your way in and a ticket will be printed, and the boom gate will open.
Keep your ticket with you, and please be sure to pay and have it validated at Reception before leaving the Club.
Cost for temporary visitors is $24.00 per car per day.

Short Walk
2024-02-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Centennial Park, Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW, 2021, Australia
DATE: Friday 16 February 2024
DESCRIPTION: Walk around Centennial Park
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Meeting details will be provided to participants closer to the event.
COST: Refreshments at member’s own expense
RSVP TO: cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Thursday 15 February2024

Bridge (NS)
2024-02-19 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-02-26 13:15 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.15pm until approximately 4.30pm at Northbridge Golf Club, 296C Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge. To play there it is necessary to take out a social membership with the club at a cost of $20.00 for the year. This can be done on line or at reception on the day when you first come to play. Any member wishing to play should contact the Convenor, Jilly Clout Fraser jillyclout@gmail.com

Art and Culture 2024
2024-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW
The first Art and Culture Event for 2024 will be held on 19 March 2024.
Further details to be confirmed.

North Shore Evening Book Club
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2024.
It will be held on the third Monday of the month (except in January 4th Monday and February 3rd Tuesday).
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the Kirribilli club.
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.
The book list until June 2024:

Date
Book
Author

*** Tuesday 20th February
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
James McBride

Monday 18 March
The Queens Apprentice
Tracy Ryan

Monday 15 April
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Gillian Mcallister

Monday 20 May
Restless Dolly Maunder
Kate Grenville

Monday 17 June
Still
Matt Nable

Ladies Night Out - Wilmont Bar
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Wilmot Bar, 339 Pitt St, Sydney, 339 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Tuesday 20 February 2024
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE : Wilmont Bar. At the Kimpton Margot Sydney, 339 Pitt Street, Sydney
COST: Pay for your own food and drinks.
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 16 February 2024
A short walk from Town Hall station.

Monthly Activity - Parramatta Female Factory Precinct
2024-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Female Factory, 5 Fleet St, North Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Dear Monthly Activists
This month we will visit the Female Factory in Parramatta
Parramatta Female Factory Institutions Precinct offers a unique insight into Australia’s past. Its historic institutions include the Parramatta Female Factory, Parramatta Lunatic Asylum, Roman Catholic Orphan School, Parramatta Girls Home, Kamballa & Taldree Children’s Shelter and the Norma Parker Detention Centre for women.
Australia’s first purpose-built institution for convict women, the Parramatta Female Factory, was a secure place of confinement, industry and punishment modelled on the Workhouses and Bridewells of England. Convict women were viewed as ‘beyond redemption’ yet this is not reflected in the crimes for which they were transported with 65.3% having no prior convictions. The types of crimes punishable by transportation varied between England, Scotland and Ireland. Theft predominated among the English and Scottish convicts, whereas riot and sedition predominated among the Irish. While the English were more concerned with crimes protecting property and existing social order, the Calvinistic Scots had severer sanctions for religious violations such as adultery, immorality, breaking the Sabbath and denial of the existence of God. Most were transported for 7 years, lesser numbers for 14 years or life and usually after 2 or 3 years good behaviour, were given a Ticket of Leave.
DATE: Thursday 22 February 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm There is a café on site if you would like to stay afterwards for lunch/coffee.
VENUE: 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta (in the Cumberland Hospital site)
Meeting at the low white Female Factory wall
COST: $10.00
RSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com .
Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Parramatta Female Factory to
Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser
RSVP BY: Thursday 15 February 2024 to Caren Trafford
TRANSPORT: There is no parking on site – please park in Fleet Street.

In places the ground is uneven so closed-in walking shoes must be worn.
There are toilet facilities open at the café on the site.
In hot weather please wear a hat, sunscreen and bring water, inclement weather please bring an umbrella.

All guides are volunteers. All money goes towards the fight to keep these buildings for all Australians.
Travelling by Train

Exit left at the barrier/southern side of Parramatta Station (Westfield side) – walk north and under railway bridge into Church Street, past St. John’s Church – turn right – shuttle bus stop in George Street.
Shuttle bus every 15 minutes – travels along O’Connell Street – past Parramatta Park.
Alight at the Parramatta Leagues Club stop – walk North along O’Connell Street to Fennel Street and turn left
Walk down to Fleet Street – enter at No. 5 Fleet Street (Cumberland Hospital site). The first 2 gates are the Roman Catholic Orphanage site.

Go Saturday- The Art of Banksey “Without Limits’ Exhibition
2024-02-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Town Hall, George St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Tumble into the world of world-renowned graffiti artist Banksey. An amazing array of different art mediums re available for your enjoyment (prints, sculptures, digital installations etc) right in the heart of Sydney in our Town Hall. Kick off the Go Saturday 2024 year and join!
DATE: Saturday the 24 February 2024
TIME: 2pm to 4pm (ticket entry timed for 2pm entry)
VENUE: Sydney Town Hall
483 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9265 9333
Coordinates Latitude: -33.8732 Longitude: 151.2063.
WEBSITE: https://artofbanksyau.com/sydney/#tickets
COST: $45 Adult, $36 for Seniors
RSVP TO: Sian Ware at sianware1@gmail.com or 0412 937 485
RSVP BY: By Tuesday the 20 February.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Prepay for your ticket by using the following website: https://artofbanksyau.com/sydney/#tickets
TRANSPORT: Closet train station is Town Hall

Sketchbook
2024-02-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Guylian Belgian Cafe, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This is a new activity in 2024
A relaxed and informal activity for creative club members, friendly and relaxed format, all levels welcome – this is a social group.
Bring a sketchbook and pencils, pastels, watercolours, crayons or whatever portable materials you prefer.
We will start with a coffee and self-introductions before launching the art session.
DATE: 27 February 2024
TIME: 10.30am-12pm
VENUE: Guylian Belgian cafe at Circular Quay guyliancafe.com.au
Tel. +61(2) 82747900
Shop 10, Opera Quays, 3 Macquarie street, Sydney 2000
COST: nil, participants pay for own refreshments
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 24th of February 2024
TRANSPORT: ferries, buses, trains to Circular Quay

Classical Music group
2024-02-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Living Sound – 2024 Season of Sydney Symphony Orchestra
performing in Opera House Concert Hall.
There are nine Thursday afternoon concerts at 1.30 pm and
six Friday morning concerts at 11 am.
Tickets are available now.
There are many benefits to become a subscriber – like best seats, best tickets
prices and presale access to all concerts.
Chief Conductor Simone Young will open 2024 Classical Music Season with
Mahler’s Fifth Symphony on 29 February at 1.30 pm.
It’s an extraordinary creation in sound and scale and the fourth movement
Adagietto is considered as one of the best in all of classical music and the most
frequently performed.
Grace, the convenor chose and bought tickets for following concerts :

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time
Grace’s seat

Thursday (29 February)
Mahler’s Fifth Symphony
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Box Y – 65

Friday (8 March)
Schumann’s Second Symphony
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box Y – 65

Thursday
(21 March)
Beethoven’s Third Symphony
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Box E – 37

Friday
(3 May)
A Musical Tempest – Purcell, Sibelius, Tchaikovsky with actor John Bell
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box Y – 65

Thursday
(8 August))
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Box E – 37

Friday
(18 October)
Gershwin, Stravinsky, Ravel
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box Y – 65

Friday
(8 November)
Mozart’s Symphony No.41
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box E – 51

Thursday
(28 November)
Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Box Y – 65

Craft Group
2024-03-01 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.

Bridge (NS)
2024-03-04 13:15 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
The North Shore Bridge group meets on Monday afternoons at 1p.m. 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

Challenging Walk – Watsons Bay to Double Bay
2024-03-05 08:55 - 12:30 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This is a section of the Bondi to Manly wharf which we are repeating because it is fabulous and provides some shade protection from the sun. It starts at the Watsons Bay Wharf and continues through to Parsley Bay, Nielson Park, Bottle and Glass Point. Accompanies by stunning view, you will keep walking through the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, passing the many historical cottages, reserves, small beaches and bays, before reaching Double Bay Wharf. This walk is approximately 11kms and will take approximately 3 hours. Easy walk. Undulating terrain with some steps along the Hermitage foreshore. Some sections involve street walking. You must not be carrying any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace. Please bring a hat, water and morning tea.
DATE: Tuesday 5 March
TIME: 8:55 – 12:30 (includes travel time on Ferry to Watsons Bay)
VENUE: Circular Quay – arrive 8:55 at the wharf to catch the 9:05 ferry arriving at Watsons Bay at 9:35. Note this is a Hop-On-Off Harbour Explorer ferry.

COST: Lunch at Double Bay at your own expense
RSVP TO: Email: SWICchallengewalk@gmail.com.
LEADERS: Sue Jamieson and Thana Sivaganam
RSVP BY: Thursday 29 February
TRANSPORT: Watsons Bay Ferry provided by Captain Cook Cruises. You can return from Double Bay via train from Edgecliff Station or ferry from Double Bay.

Classical Music Group
2024-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Living Sound – 2024 Season of Sydney Symphony Orchestra
performing in Opera House Concert Hall.
First concert from Tea and Symphony series is on the 8th of March at 11 am.
It takes one hour only, no intervals. Free tea and coffee with biscuits will be served
from 10 am. We will meet in the foyer and on the terrace ( with the bridge view).
Afterwards some members stay for lunch at House Canteen under the Opera House.
Chief Conductor Simone Young will be conducting Schumann’s Second Symphony.
Tickets might be bought at box office at Opera House ( ph 9250 7777 ) or
SSO box office ( ph 8215 4600) or online.
Grace, the convenor chose and bought tickets for following concerts :

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time
Grace’s seat

Friday (8 March)
Schumann’s Second Symphony
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box Y – 65

Thursday
(21 March)
Beethoven’s Third Symphony
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Box E -37

Friday
(3 May)
A Musical Tempest – Purcell, Sibelius, Tchaikovsky with actor John Bell
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box Y – 65

Thursday
(8 August))
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Box E -37

Friday
(18 October)
Gershwin, Stravinsky, Ravel
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box Y – 65

Friday
(8 November)
Mozart’s Symphony No.41
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box E – 51

Thursday
(28 November)
Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Box Y – 65

SWIC International Women’s Day Morning Tea
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:30 | S. H. Ervin Gallery, 2 Watson Rd, Millers Point, NSW, 2000, Australia
Please join us at the Trust Café at S.H Ervin Gallery to commemorate International Women’s Day for this month’s Morning Tea. Coffee, Tea, finger sandwiches and lamingtons will be served.
International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually & as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
Our guest speaker will be:
Sahera Kumar, Director United Nations Australian Association (UNAA) NSW, Founder of SHEroes & Global leadership Consultant.
Sahera will talk about the UN and women and children in the context of International Women’s Day.
DATE: Tuesday 12 March 2023
TIME: 10.00am – 11.45am
COST: $10.00: Please pay on the SWIC website and add your phone number and the name of the outing: International Morning Tea.
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: 062-005 Account No: 11889493
Description: International Morning Tea Ervin Gallery
RSVP TO: Jill McLean jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
Important reminder: You must RSVP as well as pay.
VENUE: Trust Café: S H Ervin Gallery: Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks
There is limited parking.
RSVP BY: Monday 2 March 2024
How to Get there:
Walking directions:
From Circular Quay
Walk to George Street, The Rocks. Turn left into Argyle Street and walk under the famous Argyle Cut to climb the stairs opposite the Garrison Church. Turn left at the top of the stairs and follow Watson Road past the Sydney Observatory to the National Trust Centre.
From Kent Street
Follow the historic Agar Steps (opposite the Langham Hotel) up to the National Trust Centre.
From Wynyard and the city
At No. 1 York Street walk through the expressway underpass. Follow the tunnel, keeping to the right, until you come up on Kent Street . Walk along Kent Street to the Agar Steps, or follow the approach to the Bridge, which will take you past the National Trust Centre on your left.
Driving directions
Drive down Kent Street, right into Argyle Street, right again into Watson Road and follow it around past the Sydney Observatory to the National Trust Centre. Free Parking is available on site.
Public Transport directions
Bus: Route 311 from Railway Square (via Elizabeth Bay) terminates at Argyle Street. Walk up Watson Road, Observatory Hill and follow the signs.
Routes 324 and 325 terminate in Hickson Road, Walsh Bay. Walk up the Hickson stairs or Windmill steps to Kent Street.
Train: to Wynyard or Circular Quay and proceed as above.
Ferry: to Circular Quay and proceed as above.
