Golf (NS)
2024-09-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-04 09:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Warringah Golf Club, 397 Condamine Street, North Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
The North Shore Golf Group plays 9 holes at Warringah Golf Club on Friday mornings.
Tee off is at 9.30am and play finishes at 11.30am – 12noon, followed by sociable coffee and snacks.
Cost: $25 and $21 for Seniors.
Clubs, buggy and cart hire are available at the Pro shop. Golf lessons are also available.
The Convenor is Mariella Fraser, 0403 707 237, mariella.fraser@gmail.com
Mariella sends participants an email on Wednesday and members are asked to reply by Thursday afternoon ONLY if attending.

Rummikub / Canasta EAST
2024-09-20 11:00 - 14:30 | Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay, NSW, 2029, Australia
Rummikub and Canasta are a lot of fun to play and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. There is the possibility of lunch and light refreshments.
DATE: 3rd Friday of each month
TIME: 11.00am – 2.30pm
VENUE: Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay
COST: Refreshments at members cost – Bring a sandwich and refreshments
RSVP TO: Lynette Sanchez
Lynette Sanchez – ph 0418220605 lynettesanchez1@icloud.com
RSVP BY: Thursday prior to the Friday game
TRANSPORT: Parking is available near the Woollahra Sailing Club
Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Buses run past the club.

Rummikub (NS)
2024-09-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Rummikub is an exciting and fun game, just right for exercising the little grey cells in our brains and making new friends. If you don’t know the game, it has a bit in common with the card game Rummy. It is very simple to learn, has lots of twists, and quickly becomes addictive!
Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. It is possible to play Rummikub with different numbers of people in one game.
DATE: 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
VENUE: Jam Cafe – Bridgepoint Mosman
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh and Rosemary Sullivan at rummikubswic@gmail.com
For changes on the day, please text or ring Catherine on 0406 423 304 or Rosemary on 0411 441 741
RSVP BY: Thursday morning before play on Friday

Classical Music Group
2024-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Burn the Floor with the art of Ballroom and Latin dance, fuelled by the Great Aussie Rock Classics, including INXS, John Farnham , Cold Chisel, Sia, AC/DC , Keith Urban and headlined by the incredible vocals of Human Nature’s Phil Burton.
The dancers of Burn the Floor push the extremes in bringing their famous, infectious, rebellious energy to the stage, truly reflecting their mantra ‘Dare to Dream’.
This legendary production united with the Rock and Roll lighting, stunning costumes and the extensive live music styles will have you leaping out of your seat.
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/dance/burn-floor
DATE: Saturday 21 September 2024
TIME: 1pm-3pm
VENUE: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
COST: Purchase own tickets from Sydney Opera House. Tickets from $89
RSVP TO: Grace Mroz – grazynamroz91@gmail.com

Tennis (NS)
2024-09-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-09-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Cammeray Tennis Club, Cnr Ernest Street & Park Ave, Cammeray, Sydney, NSW, 2062, Australia
Start the week with a lively game of tennis with SWIC’s north shore group.
We meet every Monday morning from 9.00am – 10.30am at the Cammeray Tennis Club.
The Convenor, Julie Reading, can be contacted at 0438 195 414 or reading.julie@gmail.com
Cost – $10, payable on the day.

Bridge (ES)
2024-09-23 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-09-30 13:15 - 16:15 | Double Bay Chapel (Ground Floor), cnr Cross St and Transvaal Ave, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2028, Australia
The Eastern Suburbs Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.15pm – 4.15pm, on the ground floor of the Double Bay Chapel located in the courtyard behind Indigo Cafe, cnr Cross St and Transvaal Ave, Double Bay.
For further information contact the Convenor, Sally Hochfeld on 0419 191 592 or at sally.hochfeld@gmail.com

Bridge (NS)
2024-09-23 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-09-30 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

French Conversation
2024-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | NSW
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Corinne Drouin, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to ‘polish up’ their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots. Our conversations are relaxed and friendly. All levels welcome.
If you wish to join us, please contact us at:
coquelin.fr@gmail.com or cdrouin.au@gmail.com
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: To be advised to attendees
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Françoise at coquelin.fr@gmail.com and Corinne at cdrouin.au@gmail.com

Sketchbook
2024-09-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Monstera, Mosman Bay Wharf, Mosman, NSW, Australia
Sketchbook is a social group, meeting in scenic Sydney spots once a month – for a coffee, chat and an informal creative session. All levels and all art media are welcome. It’s a perfect platform to try new things or have a regular art session.
DATE: Tuesday 24 September
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Cafe Monstera, Mosman Bay wharf, Mosman 2088 NSW
COST: refreshments purchased by participants at own cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 20 September
TRANSPORT: Bus 230 from North Sydney, ferry F6 from Circular Quay.

German Cake and Coffee
2024-09-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Home of Anne-Marie Giles, 26 Yaralla St, Newtown, NSW, 2042, Australia
Come and join us for a good cup of German coffee and homemade traditional German cake. No need to be able to speak German.

DATE: 24 September 2024

TIME: 3 – 5 pm

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

COST: $10 please pay cash at the venue

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

TRANSPORT: Train MacDonaldtown or Newtown or Erskinville

Bus 423 426 430 from Martin Place or Central, stop on King Street after Queen Street near IGA

Car: very limited parking space

Golf (ES)
2024-09-25 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-09-25 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-10-02 08:15 - 12:00 | Woollahra Golf Club, 50 O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
The eastern suburbs Golf group plays at Woollahra on Wednesday mornings. Tee-off is at 8.15am.
The Convenor is Liz McCarthy and her contacts details are 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

Tennis (ES)
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Cooper Park Tennis Courts, 1 Bunna Place, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
The eastern suburbs Tennis Group plays doubles every Thursday morning from 10.00-11.30am at Cooper Park, Double Bay – except during school holidays. We usually have two courts reserved for us. We are a relaxed and friendly group, but you need to know the basics and have played tennis before.
If you’d like to join us, please email the Convenor – Judy Black – judy.black@sydney.edu.au

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2024-09-26 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-03 13:00 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
Mahjong is played every Thursday afternoon at two venues – one on the north shore and one in the eastern suburbs. Newcomers are very welcome and we are happy to teach the game. No equipment is necessary.
North Shore Mahjong is played on Thursday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at the Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge NSW 2063. The Convenor is Karyn Butler and her contact details are 0405 448 775 or karynbutler@bigpond.com

Eastern Suburbs Mahjong is played on Thursday afternoons from 1.30pm at the home of Anne Porter, 35 Paddington Street, Paddington. The hostess usually emails during the week with a reminder of venue details and to ascertain numbers. The Convenor is Anne Porter, and her contact details are 0418 965 175 or annegporter@me.com

German Conversation - Note change of venue from June 2024
2024-09-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over a cup of coffee, aimed at those who want to practise their German and those who enjoy staying in touch with their mother tongue. Meetings are on the fourth Friday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
If you’d like to join the German Conversation group contact Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.com.
DATE: Fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Jam Café, level 1, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, 1-3 Brady St, Mosman.
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Accessible by car with parking in Bridgepoint parking station or by bus to Spit Junction on Military Road, Mosman.

Go Saturday SYDNEY OBSERVATORY (guided tour)
2024-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Sydney Observatory, 1003 Upper Fort Street, Millers Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Newly renovated the Sydney Observatory is a perfect blend of scientific activity: meteorology, astronomy, timekeeping! Come join Go Saturday and explore the hidden delights In the observatory (in addition to examining objects through a telescope!)
Note: Viewing of astronomical objects depends on cloud cover, time of day and date. In the event of wet weather, the tour may be cancelled, and payment refunded. Guests will be notified of a cancellation via email four hours before the tour.
DATE: Saturday 28 September 2024
TIME: 7pm time slot. Ends at 8pm
VENUE:
Sydney Observatory
https://powerhouse.com.au/visit/sydney-observatory
Phone: (02) 9217 0222
COST: Adult $36, Concession $32, Child $24- YOU MUST book your ticket in advance to guarantee your time slot.
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 24 September 2024
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Already have prepaid your ticket.
TRANSPORT:
Visitors can either park in Watson Road or Argyle Street both of which are metered. Sydney Observatory is then only a short walk up Watson Road and through the Observatory Hill Park. The Agar Steps linking Kent Street to Observatory Hill are currently closed for restoration.

North Shore Evening Book Club
2024-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | LB Restaurant, View Hotel, North Sydney, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, NSW
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2024. Venues and Books are as below.
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the LB Restaurant, View Hotel, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, or

Oct 1st Tuesday at the View
The Keeper of lost things By Ruth Hogan
Nov 4th Monday at the View
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan By Lisa See
Dec 9 Monday at the View
Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat
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.

Golf (ES)
2024-10-02 08:15 - 11:00 | Woollahra Golf Club, 50 O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
The Eastern Suburbs Golf group plays at Woollahra on Wednesday mornings. Tee-off is at 8.15am.
The Convenor is Liz McCarthy and her contact details are ph 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

Travel Conversations
2024-10-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
This month we invite you to share your recent travel with us or ask a travel question about upcoming travel. In particular, we invite you to share how you plan your travel.(eg websites, tour companies, travel guides etc.)

DATE: Wednesday 2 October 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, NSW 2090
https://goo.gl/maps/sgP6gSdsMVmXWd6p7
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh – travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 27 September
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

Rummikub / Canasta (ES)
2024-10-04 11:00 - 14:30 | Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay, NSW, 2029, Australia
Rummikub and Canasta are a lot of fun to play and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. There is the possibility of lunch and light refreshments.
DATE: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
TIME: 11.00am – 2.30pm
VENUE: Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay
COST: Refreshments at members cost – Bring a sandwich and refreshments
RSVP TO: Lynette Sanchez
Lynette Sanchez – ph 0418220605 lynettesanchez1@icloud.com
RSVP BY: Thursday prior to the Friday game
TRANSPORT: Parking is available near the Woollahra Club
Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Buses run past the club.

Craft Group
2024-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | NSW
The SWIC Craft Group (which is actually a ‘needlecraft’ group) meets on the first Friday of the month from March to December. At the beginning of the year the group has a voluntary ‘show and tell’ of work by those who wish to do so.
Meetings are held in the homes of those members who are able to host. The format is ‘Open House’ from 12noon to 4.00pm and members are welcome to come for an hour, or two, or the whole afternoon. Afternoon tea is provided and members put $4 in the kitty to help cover the hostess’s expenses.
The group’s craft interests include knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, quilting, patchwork and tapestry. Usually members bring along their own needlework project, but there is a supply of yarn to knit and crochet into squares for charity projects.
Contact the Convenor, Rosemary Sullivan at rsulliva@comcen.com.au for further information.

SWIC Theatre Group – 5 October 2024 – ‘Seventeen’ - Seymour Theatre (MATINEE)
2024-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | The Seymour Centre, Crn City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW, 2008, Australia
By Matthew Whittet
What did it feel like when you were seventeen? What’s it like to be seventeen now?
Joyful and profound, Matthew Whittet’s Seventeen tells the story of a group of high school students, experiencing something we all remember well, the last day of school – for ever.
Through a fog of stolen alcohol, six teenagers gather in a playground late at night to share the moment in their lives when the past gives way to an uncertain future, and where secrets are spilled, and friendships are changed. But in a revelatory theatrical twist, all roles are performed by older actors who were seventeen many years ago, bringing the experience of age to the dreams of hopeful youths.
Who says you’re only young once?
Matthew Whittet’s play is all at once knowing, innocent and deeply moving.
Premiering at Belvoir almost 10 years ago and produced to great acclaim in the UK at the Lyric Hammersmith, this is Seventeen’s first major Sydney revival.
DATE: Saturday 5 October 2024
TIME: 2.00pm (MATINEE) – 80 minutes, no interval
VENUE: Seymour Theatre, Corner City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale NSW 2008 (opposite the University of Sydney)
Theatre Group Co-Convenors, Cherry Spoor and Judith Nguyen, have purchased seats E7 and E8
To buy your tickets contact the Box Office on 7255 1561 or email boxoffice@seymour.sydney.edu.au
PRE-THEATRE DRINKS/SNACKS (Optional): There will also be the option to join us for pre-theatre drinks/small food at the BOX OFFICE CAFÉ at 1.00pm. Located on the ground floor in the main foyer, the cafe serves an array of food and drink including tea, coffee, sandwiches, snacks, ice-creams and a premium selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at judith.m.nguyen@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 1 October 2024, so we know who is attending.

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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2024

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre

Time
Seats (Convenors)

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

12 December (Thursday)
Sweat
New American theatre by twice Pulitzer-winning playwright Lyn Nottage
Wharf 1 Theatre (STC)
7.30pm
K5, K6
