Sydney Womens International Club

EXPLORE SYDNEY WALK – NEWTOWN STREET ART WALK
2024-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Newtown Train Station, King Street, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, 2042, Australia
Join us for a 2 hour city walk around Newtown admiring some amazing street art.
We will leave from Newtown station at 10am to walk down King Street and Church Street, we’ll admire Camperdown Cemetery, the oldest one in Sydney, then Lennox Street and we’ll do a tour in the neighbourhood discovering many murals of different styles. Then we’ll stop at the Barmuda Café for lunch next to the station.
DATE: Wednesday 11 September 2024.
TIME: 10 am – 12 noon + lunch
MEETING POINT: Meet in front of Newtown Station
COST: Lunch (optional) at your own expense at “Barmuda” café.
RSVP TO: Corinne Drouin and Anna Weaving via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com (and please let us know if you’ll stay for lunch, we have to do a reservation)
RSVP BY: Monday 9 September 2024
TRANSPORT: Many trains (T1, T2, T3, T7) arriving from Sydney.

Tennis (ES)
2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-26 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)
2024-09-12 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-09-19 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-09-26 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

Golf (NS)
2024-09-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-20 09:30 - 11:30 | 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 (NS)
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:30, 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

Tennis (NS)
2024-09-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-09-23 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.

Spanish Conversation - CANCELLED for September
2024-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Mosman Library, 605 Military Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over a cup of coffee, aimed at those who want to practise their Spanish and those who enjoy staying in touch with their mother tongue. Meetings are on the third Monday of the month from 10.00am – 12.00pm.
If you’d like to join the Spanish Conversation group contact Luz Losada at lalosada01@hotmail.com or on mobile 0412 024 364
DATE: Third Monday of the month
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Mosman Library, Study Room, 605 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Luz Losada at lalosada01@hotmail.com or on mobile 0412 024 364
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
TRANSPORT: Bus – several buses go along Military Rd from the city and Milson’s Point. Car – there are 2-hour parking spots at the Mosman Library which is behind the Cafe

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

Art and Culture - Celebrate 100 years of Collecting at Manly Art Gallery and Museum - Join us for a Curator Led Tour ‘Clay on Country’
2024-09-17 10:50 - 12:00 | Manly Art Gallery and Museum, 1a West Esplanade, Manly, NSW, 2095, Australia
Dear Art and Culture Enthusiasts,
Celebrate Spring and a slice of art history in Sydney with a ferry ride to Manly to visit The Manly Art Gallery and Museum, the first metropolitan-based regional gallery in New South Wales. Manly Art Gallery & Museum has an extensive collection of Australian art, ceramics and beach culture. Located at Manly Cove just along from the wharf, it is the arts and cultural flagship for Sydney’s Northern Beaches and contributes richly to cultural tourism in the region. MAG&M Design Shop presents the work of local Australian artists and designers
MAG&M was established in 1930, however 2024 marks 100 years since the Gallery’s collection commenced. To celebrate this milestone we have organised a SWIC Private Curator Led Tour of the indigenous ceramics’ exhibition, ‘Clay on Country. The tour will include an introduction to the history of Manly Art Gallery and Museum. ’
DATE: Tuesday 17 September 2024
TIME: 11am -12 noon (approximately)
VENUE: Manly Art Gallery and Museum (MAG&M)
ADDRESS: 1a West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095
PHONE: (02) 8495 5036
MEETING PLACE: Foyer of the Gallery no later than 10.50am for an 11am Curator Led Tour
COST: $10.00
RSVP TO: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au with your name and mobile phone number to confirm your place on the tour.
RSVP BY: Friday 7 September 2024. 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: Alison Ross: Mobile 0405 541 921
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: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Ferry from Circular Quay or bus route from Wynyard Station York St, Stand M to Manly Wharf. Return from Belgrave St Manly, Stand E. Hourly Service.

Ladies Night Out
2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | City of Sydney RSL, 565 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Tuesday 17 September 2024
TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: Shanghai Wang Wang Restaurant and Bar.
The City of Sydney RSL. 565 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia, New South Wales.
COST: Pay for your own food and drinks.
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 12 September 2024
A short walk from Wynyard or Town Hall station.

Golf (ES)
2024-09-18 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-09-18 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-09-25 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-09-25 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

Theatre Group – 19 September 2024 – ‘Colder Than Here’
2024-09-19 18:15 - 20:00 | Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Playwright – Laura Wade
Director – Janine Watson
Colder Than Here is an offbeat comedy about finding light even in the darkest of times. Wade’s heart-breaking journey through love, loss and laughter earned her a Critics’ Circle Theatre Award and an Olivier Award nomination.
Myra’s typically middle-class family are scarily normal in their eccentricities, especially when it comes to dealing with her illness. The boiler is on the blink, the cat’s gone missing and the perfect funeral needs planning, but her husband Alec would rather bury his head in a newspaper while daughters Harriet and Jenna have their own problems. Myra might be busy researching flatpack coffins and creating a PowerPoint presentation of her dying wishes, but her last big project is to fix her family.
Note: Contains coarse language and adult themes, including references to terminal illness
“Wade’s original and beautifully observed play balances raw emotion with a deliciously delicate black humour.” The Stage
“Laura Wade’s play is a 90-minute masterpiece, a jewel, dark but translucent.” Sunday Times
“Disconcertingly funny and reflective in equal measure.” The Theatre Review
DATE: Thursday 19 September 2024
TIME: 6.15pm (90 minutes – no interval)
VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
TICKETS: Purchase your ticket at the Box Office on 8918 3400 or on the website at https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/
Co-Convenors Judith Nguyen and Cherry Spoor have purchased tickets C41 and C42
POST-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Judith and Cherry for a pre-theatre dinner at Bayly’s Bistro (within the theatre complex) – time TBA
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at Judith.m.nguyen@gmail.com by 12 September 2024, stating whether you wish to join us, as we will need to book a table.
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2024
To enable you to plan your diary, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2024. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at judith.m.nguyen@gmail.com or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

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

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

2.00pm

E10, E11

12 Dec (Thursday)
Sweat
New American theatre by twice Pulitzer-winning playwright Lyn Nottage
Wharf 1 Theatre (STC)

7.30pm

C14, C15

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.

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

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
