Rummikub (NS)
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 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 – unless otherwise advised
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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

Theatre Group – March 2026 The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin – Griffin Theatre Company - March 22
2026-03-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
The Play
A landmark work of Australian theatre returns to the stage where it first sprung to inglorious life.
Steve J. Spears’, The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin scandalised and mesmerised in equal measure when it premiered in 1976—touring across the world and collecting awards everywhere it ventured. Now, on its 50th anniversary, Simon Burke takes on the towering role that Gordon Chater made infamous.
Robert O’Brien is an elocution teacher whose career is going nowhere fast. Stuck in a dreary cycle of diaphragm exercises and She-Sells-Seashells, every evening he escapes into extravagant fantasies of seducing Mick Jagger.
Then, a new student arrives. Benjamin Franklin, a 12-year-old acting prodigy with a stutter, a pack-a-day smoking habit and some unsettling curiosities about his middle-aged voice teacher. With half of Toorak already suspicious of their flamboyant neighbour, a ticking time bomb is lit.
Directed by Artistic Director Declan Greene (Naturism, The Lewis Trilogy), this revival is a riotous, razor-edged tragicomedy and harrowing portrait of persecution. Half a century on, it’s just as urgent—and unsettling—as ever.
DATE: Sunday 22 March 2026
TIME: 5:30pm to approx. 7:30pm
NOTE THE VENUE: Belvoir St Theatre Downstairs, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010. The Griffin Theatre performances are being held at Belvoir this year during renovations to the Griffin building.
TICKETS: Purchase your ticket at the Griffin Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au or Tel 9361 3817
Cherry and Lou-anne have purchased general admission tickets.
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): Join us for pre-theatre drink and snack in the Belvoir foyer bar from 4:30 pm.
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com and
CC to Lou-anne Folder at louanfol@gmail.com BY 12 March 2026
THEATRE GROUP – Looking ahead in 2026
To enable you to plan your diary for 2026, the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2026 are listed in SWIC website News section. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries, please contact Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com or Lou-anne Folder at louanfol@gmail.com

Tennis (NS)
2026-03-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-30 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-06 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 (NS)
2026-03-23 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-30 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-06 13:00 - 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. until 4.30pm 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

Bridge (ES)
2026-03-23 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-03-30 13:15 - 16:15, 2026-04-06 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

French Conversation
2026-03-23 14:00 - 16:00
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
2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Hydeaway Cafe, 120 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A regular social gathering, to catch up for a coffee and chat followed by an informal creative session. All levels are welcome; this group is supportive and fun. In March we will meet at a café in Hyde Park, participants will have a choice of sketching trees and flowers, as well as various buildings nearby including the magnificent Anzac Memorial.
DATE: 24 March 2026
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Hydeaway café, 120 Elizabeth St, Hyde Park South, Sydney NSW 2000.
Tel. 91312919
COST: refreshments purchased at participants’ cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mariabrookes1973@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 20 March
TRANSPORT: Buses, metro and trains to Sydney CBD. The café is located at the exit of Museum train station.

Golf (ES)
2026-03-25 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

Tennis (ES)
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-02 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

Out 'n About - Rose Bay Naval History Walk
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Tingira Memorial Park, 600 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay, NSW, Australia
We will take a 2 hour walk around Rose Bay and the environs on an Australian Naval History Walk, led by a volunteer from the Naval History Society.
The Rose Bay area has a significant link to Australia’s naval history from 1912-1927.
The recruit training ship HMAS Tingira was moored in Rose Bay from 1912-1927. In early June 1942 Rose Bay & some surrounding suburbs were shelled by a Japanese I -class submarine which in the previous week was part of the Japanese Naval force that launched midget subs to attack Sydney Harbour.
Key sites visited and described include:
The history of HMAS Tingira including the ship’s previous two lives & commentary on life aboard for sailors including photos. At the Rose Bay war memorial where we will provide an overview of the Japanese midget sub attack in Sydney Harbour on 31 May 1942. At one of the properties damaged by an unexploded shell in 26 Manion Rd, there will be a commentary on the shelling of the area on the 8 June 1942 as well as commentary on a prominent local Indigenous man, Bungaree who is buried in Rose Bay. The tour will end near Rose Bay shopping centre where we can stop for lunch/coffee. (Note… the end point is about a 15 min walk from the starting point on foot.)

DATE: THURSDAY 26 March 2026 starting at 10.00am

DURATION: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours at a relaxed walking pace
COST: Naval Walk for $20 per member

Please pay and RSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com with Naval Walk: in the title.
Attn. Caren Trafford, Out N’ About Organiser
RSVP and PAY by: March 17 2026

STARTING POINT:
Meet at the HMAS Tingira Memorial in the Tingira Memorial Park, 600 New South Head Rd (cnr Vickery Ave.) Rose Bay at 10.00am.
The memorial is next to the Woollahra Sailing Club & Club Rose Bay. Approx 7 min walk from the ferry wharf.

Public transport is either Ferry or bus (route 324 from York St QVB/Town Hall).
Parking is usually available close by esp. on a weekday.

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

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2026-03-26 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-02 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

Sip 'n' Sup - Drinks & Dinner at the Old Commodore Hotel
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Old Commodore Hotel, 206 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point, NSW, 2060, Australia
The March Sip ‘n’ Sup will be at the iconic Old Commodore Hotel in McMahons Point.
This venue officially reopened its doors in October after an extensive renovation. The pub’s moniker refers to William ‘Billy’ Blue, one of early Sydney’s great characters. A ferryman, smuggler and raconteur, Billy’s rakish charm earned him the nickname ‘The Old Commodore’. His son opened the original establishment back in 1854. Come check it out!
Sip ‘n’ Sup – Drinks & Dinner is a monthly drop-in gathering for all members. Each month, a different member chooses a venue and organizes the event. Members are welcome to drop in for a few drinks and a chat, and stay for a bite to eat, as they wish.
DATE: Thursday 26 March 2026
TIME: From 6 pm
VENUE: The Old Commodore Hotel, 206 Blues Point Rd., McMahons Point – map
COST: Members pay for their own drinks and dinner on site.
RSVP TO: Sharon Knode <sharon.devane.knode@gmail.com>
RSVP BY: Two days prior, so we can ensure we’ve reserved sufficient space at the venue.
TRANSPORT: Please see local bus, train and ferry timetables for transport details.

To volunteer to organize a future edition of Sip ‘n’ Sup, please contact Pauline Waugh at 0414 682 644 or email pauline.waugh@icloud.com

Golf (NS)
2026-03-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-03 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.

German Conversation
2026-03-27 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 Susanne Booth boothsusanne@gmail.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: Susanne Booth boothsusanne@gmail.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.

Ladies Night Out
2026-03-27 17:50 - 19:30 | The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
A fun evening to share drinks and food together
DATE: Friday 27 March 2026
TIME: 5.50pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: The Oaks,118 Military Road, Neutral Bay. NSW 2089
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP: by 19 of March 2026
swicniteout@gmail.com
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day
TRANSPORT: Bus/Train to Neutral Bay

Morning Tea - Northern Beaches
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Manly Pacific Hotel 55 North Bar, 55 N Steyne, Manly, NSW, 2095, Australia
All are invited to attend a regular monthly morning tea
DATE: 1st Wednesday of each month
TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
VENUE: Cibaria’s 55 North Bar, Manly Pacific Hotel
COST: Members pay for own refreshments
ORGANISER – Anita Holmberg – holmberganita@hotmail.com

Meet N Eat — FULL - Arthouse Hotel
2026-04-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Art House Hotel, 275 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL.
Let’s get together for lunch at this fun restaurant in the CBD.
With its gilded ceiling, handmade Venetian lights, and splendid crescent windows, Artasian remains ArtHouse’s newest transformation from Italian to Asian Fusion, this ‘tapas’ style dining experience is perfect for any type of dining needs.
DATE: April 1
TIME: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
VENUE:
Arthouse Hotel, Artasian restaurant (1st floor),
275 Pitt st, Sydney NSW 2000,
(02) 9284 1200 info@ahhotel.com.au, www.ahhotel.com.au.
COST: Diners will be able to pay for their meals separately. Please check the menu for approximate cost, but this restaurant does have a lunch special.
RSVP TO: Rani Haet, ranihaet@gmail.com
RSVP BY: March 27th
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day directly to the restaurant.
TRANSPORT: Restaurant is a 5 min walk from the Gadigal Metro Station. Also 6 min walk from the QVB bus stop.

Morning Tea - Upper North Shore
2026-04-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Runaway Spoon Cafe, 12 Tryon Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
All are invited to attend a regular monthly morning tea
DATE: 1st Monday of each month
TIME: 10.30 – 12.00
VENUE: Runaway Spoon Cafe, Lindfield
COST: Members pay for own refreshments
Organiser – Jill McLean – jill.mclean@jarie.com.au

Challenge Walk - The Spit to Manly
2026-04-07 09:30 - 13:30 | The Spit, Spit Road, The Spit, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This iconic, well-marked walk starts at the Spit Bridge. The ~10 km route hugs the coastline, providing bush, beach and beautiful views. Elevation gain is approximately 250 meters. It is a well-formed track with short steep hill sections and some shade. Elevation gain is approximately 250 meters.
It is best to wear hiking shoes rather than sneakers. This will help with grip and provide a level of protection for your feet. There are a few spots with steep narrow stairs but nothing too challenging. Some of you may benefit from using walking poles, so if you have them it might be useful to bring them along. If you would like poles and do not have them, please let us know as someone may be able to lend you a pair.
The walk finishes at Manly Wharf where we’ll stop for lunch. There are multiple options to buy lunch or you may bring a picnic lunch. Bring a hat, raincoat, sunscreen and water. Water is available along the route but please bring at least 1 Litre with you and preferable 1.5 litres.
You should not have any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace if you would like to join us on this walk.
DATE: April 7 2026
TIME: 9.30am – 1.30pm approximate which includes a lunch in Manly at the end
VENUE: Meet outside the Ormeggio at The Spit restaurant

COST: Public transport expenses. Lunch if you do not bring one with you.
RSVP TO: Email: SWICchallengewalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday April 2 2026.
LEADERS: Rani Haet (0452 588 153) and Thana Sivaganam (0432 553 338). On the day of the hike, please let us know if you are unable to make it.
TRANSPORT: You can catch the B line bus from Wynyard to the Spit West Reserve, Spit Road (e.g., 172X, 173X). This should take about 30 mins. You can also catch the 144 bus from Chatswood or Manly. You can return to the city via ferry from Manly if you like.

North Shore Evening Book Group
2026-04-07 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 2026.
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the LB Restaurant, View Hotel, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, or
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.

Explore Sydney Walks – Waverton Station to Kirribilli
2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Waverton Station, 98 Bay Rd, Waverton, NSW, 2060, Australia
DESCRIPTION: Meet at Waverton Station and walk towards Balls Head Reserve and the Coal Loader then head over to Blue’s Point Road. There are some options on this route so we could visit Wendy Whitely’s Secret Garden along Lavender Street before returning to the foreshore, walk along past Luna Park and around to Milson Park. For those who would like to have lunch afterwards, I propose The Flying Bear Café underneath the Sydney Flying Squadron. Approximately 7km.

DATE: 8 April 2026

TIME: 10:00 – 12:00 (plus lunch)

COST: Lunch at your own expense.

RSVP TO: Anita Holmberg via email only swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com

RSVP BY: 3 April 2026

TRANSPORT: Public Transport is easiest.
