Sydney Womens International Club

Ladies Night Out
2023-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
Date: 18 July 2023
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: U Bar, Kirribilli Cub
Kirribilli Club
11 Harbourview Crescent
Lavender Bay NSW 2060
COST: Pay for your own food and drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
RSVP BY: Friday 14 July 2023
TRANSPORT: 6 minute walk from the Milson Point train station.

Short Walk
2023-07-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Walk around Double Bay
DATE: Wednesday 19 July 2023
TIME: 10.30am – noon
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 Tuesday 18 July.

Theatre Group – ‘On the Beach’ at Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
2023-07-19 19:30 - 22:15 | Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
By Nevil Shute
Adapted for the stage by Tommy Murphy
Directed by Kip Williams
Standing on the edge
Two of Australia’s great theatre-makers, Artistic Director Kip Williams and playwright Tommy Murphy (Foxtel’s The Twelve, Holding the Man) join forces for this world premiere STC commission: a vast, poetic and haunting story of community, dignity and love in dark times.
In 1957, Nevil Shute’s classic novel On the Beach introduced the world to an uncanny post-apocalyptic vision that sees Australia as one of the last surviving outposts of civilisation on a planet destroyed by nuclear fallout. Two years later it was transformed into a classic film starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire.
A small group of friends in Melbourne – some local, some survivors from the US Navy – are living out their eerily prosaic lives and loves in the wake of World War III. But when a mysterious distress call rings out across the Pacific Ocean, the characters are called to choose between duty to the ones they love and duty to the human race.
In the spirit of past productions like Chimerica and The Harp in the South: Part One and Part Two, Williams brings his sumptuous, innovative style to match Murphy’s beautiful, soulful writing. On the Beach is a new and gripping portrait of Australian society, a prescient insight into the times we are living through and a deeply poignant reverie on the indestructible power of human connection.
Approx. duration 2 hrs 40 mins (including interval)
Content Suicide
DATE: Wednesday 19 July 2023
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000
TICKETS: Tickets are $65.00 and $61.00 for this PREVIEW PERFORMANCE
Judith and Cherry have purchased seats C19 and C20
To buy your tickets visit www.sydneytheatrecompany.com
PRE-THEATRE DRINKS/SNACKS (Optional): There will also be the option to join us for pre-theatre drinks/snacks at a bar in Walsh Bay. Please advise if you are interested in participating.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au by Monday 10 July 2023
*************************************************
THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2023. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre

Time
Seats (Convenors)

10 August (Thursday)
The Weekend
Adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s novel
Belvoir Street Theatre

7.30pm

F31, F32

14 September (Thursday)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)

7.30pm

B26, B27

3 October (Tuesday)
Blaque Showgirls
Spoof of cinematic masterpiece Showgirls
Griffin/Stables Theatre

7.00pm

Free Seating

8 November (Wednesday)
The Dictionary of Lost Words
Historical tale based on Pip Williams’ novel
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)

7.30pm

J6, J7

2 December (Saturday)
The Seagull (MATINEE)
New interpretation of Chekhov’s masterpiece
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)

1.30pm

D11, D12

Art and Culture - The National Art School - Note Change of usual day
2023-07-20 11:00 - 13:00 | National Art School, Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010,
In Conversation with NAS Archivist & Tour of Current Exhibition
Our July event is an introduction to the history of the National Art School by NAS Historian and Archivist Deborah Beck, followed by a guided tour of OCCURRENT AFFAIR with Gallery Coordinator, Ashton Biddulph.
OCCURRENT AFFAIR is a major exhibition featuring new and recent works by Brisbane-established Aboriginal artist collective “proppaNOW”. Established in 2003, proppaNOW is one of Australia’s leading cultural collectives, exploring the politics of Aboriginal art and culture, and provoking, subverting and re- thinking what it means to be a ‘contemporary Aboriginal artist’.
The National Art School, on the site of the former Darlinghurst Gaol, stands on Gadigal land. The School moved into the former jail buildings in 1922, as part of Sydney Technical College, later East Sydney Technical College. It gained autonomy as an educational institution in 1996 and became the sole occupant of the Darlinghurst site in 2005. In 2019 NAS signed a 45-year lease to remain on the site and was designated a State Significant Organisation with ongoing funding; in 2021 the former Darlinghurst Jail and National Art School received NSW heritage listing as Sydney’s oldest surviving jail complex.
DATE: THURSDAY 20 July 2023
TIME: 11am – 1pm (approximately)
VENUE: The National Art School
ADDRESS: 156 Forbes St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PHONE: (02) 9339 8744
MEETING PLACE: NAS Café at 10.50am
COST: Nil Cost
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas – Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com Mobile: 0438469044
RSVP BY: 10 July 2023
Please Note: RSVP to confirm your place is essential.
If you have not received a confirmation within 48 hours please contact us.
There are a maximum of 30 attendees for this event. When this event is full, we will go to a Waitlist.
TRANSPORT: Public transport is recommended. Street parking is at a premium.

Go Saturday – Steve McCurry Icons - Note change of time
2023-07-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Walsh Bay, 13 Hickson Road, Dawes Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Intrepid photographer Steve McCurry is regarded as one of the world’s best photographers. Join Go Saturday and feast upon over 100 photos of his work, including the famous Afghan girl with the piercing green eyes.
DATE: Saturday 22 July 2023
TIME: 11.00am – Tickets need to be prebooked at a particular timeslot.
VENUE: Pier ⅔ Walsh Bay, Sydney
Dawes Point, New South Wales
https://stevemccurryicons.com/sydney/#info
COST: $39 for standard adult. $24.65 for seniors
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Tuesday 18 July
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Prebook your ticket
TRANSPORT: Circular Quay is closest train station.

Monthly Activity - Fish Markets Auction and Tour at the Sydney Fish Markets, Pyrmont
2023-07-27 06:50 - 08:30 | Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont Bridge Road, Sydney, NSW, 2009
Want to know more about where your seafood comes from? How the industry ensures Australian seafood is sustainable? Where Sydney’s top restaurants go to buy the freshest of the fresh? The Behind the Scenes Tour is your ticket into the weird and wonderful world of Australian seafood.
See:
The hustle and bustle of the auction floor (normally closed to the public!).
The Dutch auction system in action, selling more than 50 tonnes of fresh seafood to 150+ buyers.
Over 100 seafood species in our famous blue crates, from the fan-favourites to the weird and wonderful.
It will be a real privilege to see the market in operation and learn about amazing people within the industry and even meet one or two. The tour guide Alex’s extensive knowledge and enthusiasm will be shared in abundance. He is without doubt a global ambassador for the industry. Now… it just means that you’ll need to get up early in the morning. But it will be worth it and the car park will be free!
Discover:
Brand new species of seafood that we bet you’ve never seen before.
Tuna filleting (you might even spot one hanging from a forklift!).
Live lobsters, sushi prep, oyster shucking, and more.
DATE: Thursday 27 July 2023
TIME: 6.50 am for a 7.00 am start- Tour lasts 90 mins till 8.30 am
VENUE: Sydney Fish Markets:
Rise and shine! Each tour begins at 7.00am sharp and ends around 8:30am, so you we can catch all the early morning action. Don’t worry – Alex will make sure you get a coffee from one of the Market’s friendly baristas afterwards.
Alex will meet us at the wooden tables inside the main arcade, just next to Christie’s Seafoods.
COST: $40.00
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Fish Markets Auction and Tour
Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser
RSVP BY: Thursday 13 July 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Sydney Fish Markets + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
CAR: Off Pyrmont Bridge Road: Carpark entry is via Bank Street.
SYDNEY LIGHT RAIL: Catch the Sydney Light Rail from Central Station, The Star, Haymarket or Darling Harbour to the Fish Market stop which is located across the road from the market on the corner of Bank and Miller Street. Services run from Central to Dulwich Hill and back every every 15 minutes, Monday to Sunday, from 6am to 11pm and to midnight on Fridays.
BUS SERVICES: Buses stop within a five-minute walk from Sydney Fish Market.
Bus Route 501: City/West Ryde/Ryde/Parramatta service departs from Miller St.
Bus Route 389: Bondi Junction/Pyrmont/City service departs from Harris and Allan St.

Challenging Walk - The Third Leg of Bondi to Manly Walk – Double Bay Wharf to Circular Quay Wharf
2023-08-01 09:30 - 13:30 | Edgecliff Train Station, 12 Arthur St, Edgecliff, NSW, 2027, Australia
At the end of 2018, six city councils, along with other agencies, decided to create a coastal and harbour-side walking track between two famous beaches in Sydney, Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. The result of this collaboration is the epic 80km Bondi to Manly Walk. The details can be found on www.bonditomanly.com or the B2M app. We will walk the Bondi to Manly Walk in seven stages together, walking one stage at a time on the first Tuesday of the month from June to December.
In August, we will do the third leg of Bondi to Manly Walk from Double Bay Wharf to Circular Quay. The walk is approximately 8.7km with an elevation gain of 160m. Since Double Bay Wharf is closed for work at the moment. We will start walking from Edgecliff Train Station which adds 1.1km to the walk. This is a coastal walk with beautiful views on paved terrain.
The walk starts at Edgecliff Train Station to Double Bay Wharf and continues along to Darling Point. From Darling Point the track follows on to Rushcutters Bay, Potts Point, Woolloomooloo Bay, The Domain, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Farm Cove and the Royal Botanic Gardens; all heritage parts of Sydney. Just around the corner is the iconic Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge (Excerpts from www.bonditomanly.com).
More details will be sent to members who are participating closer to the event date.
DATE: Tuesday 1 August 2023
TIME: 9.30am at Edgecliff Train Station (Double Bay Wharf is closed for work)
COST: Lunch at your own expense at Sydney Place Dining Precinct
RSVP TO: Sandy, Lining, Fritzi and Sue at swic.challengingwalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 28 July 2023

East Meets West Lunch - Nomad Sydney
2023-08-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Nomad Sydney, 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
NOMAD Sydney is housed in a stunning turn-of-the-century warehouse in Surry Hills. It serves Australian cuisine that is inspired by the owners’ travels through Spain, Morocco and the Middle East and is cooked with fire and smoke. Their wine list focuses on small growers making great wine sustainably sourced from the world over.
We will have their Express Lunch menu which includes starters and whole lamb shoulders to share. They do cater for non-lamb lovers. Please advise when you RSVP.
DATE: Thursday 3 August 2023
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
COST: $83 (includes 10% gratuity and service charges). You can order drinks but please bring cash to pay the organisers (i.e. Pauline, Sue or Sandy) for the drinks that you order in case the restaurant does not want to split the bill. THIS WILL HELP THE ORGANISERS GREATLY.
RSVP TO: Sue Roberts suejackharry@yahoo.com.au
Please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sue.
RSVP BY: Friday 28 July 2023
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: EMW + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: NOMAD is 500 metres from Central Train Station.

Classical Music Group - Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
2023-08-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Thursday Afternoon Symphony has now been added to the Classical Music series. Performances by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra by a variety of composers commencing at 1.30pm.
These are two hour (with intervals) concerts with free pre-concert talks in the foyer usually by the musician who explains the music, talks about musicians and composers.
Today’s performance will be Ludwig van Beethoven’s (1770-1827)
Piano Concerto No 4 performed by Spanish virtuoso Javier Perianes (1978) recognised as one of the best pianists in the world.
In the second part we will hear Beethoven’s Symphony No 4 conducting by Chief Conductor Simone Young.
Pre-concert talk starts 45 minutes before, in the foyer, free.
DATE: Thursday 3 August 2023
TIME: All performances are at 1.30pm.
VENUE: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall.
COST: Members buy their own tickets. There are three purchase options: 1) Opera House Box Office (92507777). 2) Sydney Symphony Orchestra Box Office (82154600). 3) online at sydneysymphony.com.
RSVP TO: Grace Mroz. 0434170030. grazynamroz91@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Monday 31 July 2023
Other Classical Music Concerts for 2023

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time

Friday
(15 September)
Beethoven’s 7th and Bruch’s Violin Concerto
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Friday
(27 October)
Mozart and Hadyn
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Thursday
(2 November)
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1,
Donald Runnicles conducting
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Morning Tea - North Indian
2023-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Sangeeta Gupta, 32/129 Spit Rd, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Recently returned from the beautiful Pink City, Sangeeta invites us to join her for a North Indian morning tea.
DATE: Tuesday 8 August 2023
TIME: 10am -12md
VENUE: Sangeeta Gupta’s Home – 32/129 Spit Road Mosman 2088
RSVP TO: prudence.weir@hotmail.com Numbers limited so please reply early.
RSVP BY: 31 July 2023
TRANSPORT: Street parking available is side streets. Buses going along Spit Rd.

Explore Sydney Walk - Historic Balmain East
2023-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Balmain Wharf, Thames Street, Balmain, Sydney, NSW, 2041, Australia
Join us for an explore around Balmain East, taking in Ballast Point Park and the Tom Uren Trail. We will meet at Ballast Point Park (The old Caltex refinery site) explore the site, continue along the foreshore to the Colgate Palmolive buildings finally joining the Tom Uren historic walking Trail. We will aim to stop for lunch at East Village Pub
The Tom Uren Walking Trail

The total walk is about 6.5 km and has some inclines and stairs
More information: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/parks-sport-and-recreation/parks-and-playgrounds/parks-by-suburb/birchgrove-parks/ballast-point-park
https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries/community-history/community-history-and-archives-collections/self-guided-heritage-walks/tom-uren-trail
DATE: Wednesday 9 August 2023.
TIME: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
VENUE: Meet at Balmain Wharf NOT Balmain East Wharf
COST: Lunch at East Village Pub at own expense. https://www.eastvillagebalmain.com.au
RSVP TO: Anna Miller via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 7 August 2023
TRANSPORT: The F8 ferry departs from Circular Quay at 9.45 am. There is street parking

Theatre Group - "The Weekend" - Belvoir Street Theatre
2023-08-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
Charlotte Wood – Original Author
Sue Smith – Adapter
Sarah Goodes – Director

Four women have known each other for decades, and have a friendship that goes with it – good-humoured, caring, and forthright when required. But Sylvie has died, and when the remaining three come together to pack up her beach house, they find maybe they haven’t been as honest – or as good friends – as they thought.
Adele (Belinda Giblin), a once-well-known actress, Wendy (Melita Durisic), a high-profile academic, and Jude (Toni Scanlan), who ran one of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, learn things they should have learned years ago. There’s a difference between growing old, and growing wise.
And at the heart of it all, an old dog keeps them company, silently bearing witness to the folly of age, and the warmth of true friendship.
Charlotte Wood’s novel really struck a chord with many readers, so when a playwright as fine as Sue Smith approached us about turning it into a play for Belvoir we jumped. This is a special play – moving, honest, thoughtful, and a gift for three of our finest actors. This is heartland stuff. – Eamon
The Weekend is the proud recipient of the Blake Beckett Trust Award.
DATE: Thursday 10 August 2023
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre, Gadigal Country, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
TICKETS: Seniors Concession $72
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets F31 and F32
To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au or ring the box office on 9699 3444
PRE-THEATRE: (Optional): Join Judith and Cherry for pre-theatre Drinks and Snacks downstairs at Belvoir at 6.00pm
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: 7 August 2023
*************************************************************************************
THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary for the rest of 2023, below are the dates and selected plays that we are yet to see. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome; if you need help with booking or have any queries, please contact Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

14 September (Thursday)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
7.30pm
B26, B27

3 October (Tuesday)
Blaque Showgirls
Spoof of cinematic masterpiece Showgirls
Griffin/Stables Theatre
7.00pm
Free Seating

8 November (Wednesday)
The Dictionary of Lost Words
Historical tale based on Pip Williams’ novel
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)
7.30pm
J6, J7

2 December (Saturday)
The Seagull (MATINEE)
New interpretation of Chekhov’s masterpiece
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
1.30pm
D11, D12 (A Reserve)

Bridge (NS) - Note change of day and venue
2023-08-14 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, Chris Robertson atchrisrobertson287@gmail.com.

Ladies Night Out
2023-08-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Golden Sheaf Hotel, 429 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2028, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Tuesday 15 August 2023
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: The Golden Sheaf Hotel
429 New South Head Road Double Bay, NSW 2028
COST: Pay for your own drinks and Food
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
RSVP BY: Friday 11 August 2023
TRANSPORT: Bus from Town Hall to Double Bay

Short Walk
2023-08-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Greenway Lewisham, Lewisham, NSW, Australia
Walk along the Inner West Greenway from Haberfield to Lewisham.
DATE: Wednesday 16 August 2023
TIME: 10.30am – noon
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 Tuesday 15 August.

Art and Culture - Tour NSW Government House (Tour full)
2023-08-18 11:00 - 12:30 | NSW Government House, Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Our August Art and Culture event is a SWIC Guided Tour of NSW Government House, the Official Residence and Office of Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, 39th Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson. Her Excellency is the 28th Governor to occupy this Government House and has held the position since 2 May 2019.
In 1788, soon after a British settlement was established at Sydney Cove, the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales, Governor Arthur Phillip, laid the foundations of Sydney’s first Government House. It was located in Bridge Street (on the site of the Museum of Sydney) and was home to successive governors until 1845 when Governor Sir George Gipps, 9th Governor of New South Wales took up residence in the present Government House. Locally quarried sandstone was used for the construction of this new House. Its location and architectural Elizabethan Gothic Revival style was influenced by the existing Governor’s Stables, that had been completed in 1821 (now the Conservatorium of Music located at the main entry gates to Government House). The present Government House is characterised by castellated towers and other medieval features.
Over the years the building has been extended, refurbished and modernised to suit the tastes and needs of successive Governors. Today, the House holds a significant collection of portraits, furniture, decorative arts and gubernatorial memorabilia as a result of Vice Regal patronage.
PLEASE NOTE: Government House Sydney is the official residence and office of the Governor of New South Wales. For security purposes SWIC is required to complete a Visitor Registration Form prior to your attendance on this tour. Your name and valid identification is mandatory. One of the following will suffice. (Passport number, Driver’s license number, Medicare Card number, Senior’s card number).
DATE: Friday 18 August 2023
TIME: There will be two tours 11am/11.15am
Tour 1 commences at 11am
Tour 2 commences at 11.15am
Tour Duration: 1 hour plus extra time if you wish to do a self-guided tour of the grounds.
VENUE: NSW Government House
ADDRESS: Government House Sydney
Macquarie Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
PHONE: 02 9228 4111
MEETING PLACE: To be advised for those attending
COST: Nil Cost
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com Mobile: 0438469044
RSVP BY: 8 August 2023
Please Note: RSVP by Email with your full name and contact phone number.
We will contact you after the closing date for your preferred identification information.
There are a maximum of 30 attendees for this event. When this event is full, we will go to a Waitlist.
TRANSPORT: Public transport is recommended.

Monthly Activity - Mary MacKillop Museum and House
2023-08-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Mary MacKillop Place Museum, 7 Mount St, North Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Since opening in 1995, the museum has been engaging visitors with the remarkable story of Mary MacKillop [1842 – 1909], Australia’s first Saint and the co-founder of the order Julian Tenison Woods [1832 – 1889]. The museum is housed in the original ‘Practice School’ for novices built in the 1900s. It now offers visitors a window into the mid colonial to the pre federation period of Australian history.
The museum is a ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and is located on the site in which Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop is buried. The Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel is adjacent to the museum and is an integral part of a visitor’s experience to the site.
The museum is steeped in the story of the growth of the Catholic Church in Australia, English Protestant and Irish Catholic division and the plight of the under classes.
The museum and the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel celebrate the legacy of a humble woman and the priest, scientist and explorer who forged a new approach in serving the poor.
The outing will be self-guided however, there is a café on site and we can all meet for a coffee/tea/snack at the café after we’ve strolled around the museum. The suggested time that we spend in the museum is around 90 minutes.
DATE: Thursday 24 August 2023
TIME: 10.30am-12.00pm
VENUE: Mary MacKillop Place Museum is located at: 7 Mount Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
COST: $8.00
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser
RSVP BY: 17 August 2023
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Mary MacKillop Museum and Home + your initial and surname

Go Saturday – May Gibbs’ Nutcote
2023-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Nutcote, 5 Wallaringa Ave, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
Join Go Saturday for an exploration of beloved children’s author May Gibbs house from the 1920s. Learn about her life and enjoy a quiet reflection in the beautifully restored gardens.
DATE: Saturday 26 August 2023
TIME: 1:00pm-3:00pm. (closes at 3pm)
VENUE: 5 Wallaringa Ave, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
(02) 9953 4453
https://www.maygibbs.com.au/visit-nutcote
COST: $14 per person ($12 .50 concession)
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Tuesday 22 of August
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on the day
TRANSPORT: Public transport is recommended due to no guaranteed parking. Closest ferry stop is Neutral Bay Wharf then a 5-minute walk. Bus 225 stops outside Nutcote.

North Shore Evening Book Club
2023-09-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club is starting up at the Kirribilli Club.
SWIC will be offering a new evening Book Club on the North Shore and we are looking for members who would like to join us.
It will be held on the first Monday of the month:
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:
Monday, 4th September – Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
Monday, 2nd October – The Covenant of Water – Abraham Verghese
Monday, 30th October – The Cold Millions – Jess Walter
Monday, 4th December – Kings in Grass Castles – Mary Durack

Challenging Walk – The Fourth Leg of Bondi to Manly Walk – Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo Wharf
2023-09-05 09:15 - 13:00 | Wharf 6 Circular Quay, Cahill Expressway, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
At the end of 2018, six city councils along with other agencies, decided to create a coastal and harbour-side walking track between two famous beaches in Sydney, Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. The result of this collaboration is the epic 80km Bondi to Manly Walk. The details can be found on www.bonditomanly.com or the B2M app. We will walk the Bondi to Manly Walk in seven stages together, walking one stage at a time on the first Tuesday of the month from June to December.
In September, we will do the fourth leg of Bondi to Manly Walk from Circular Quay to to Taronga Zoo Wharf. The walk is approximately 14.5km with an elevation gain of 282m. The walk will take around 3.5 hours to complete.
Starting the day by exploring The Rocks and crossing the Harbour Bridge, we will be able to see parts of where we have been and where we are going. From here, we will explore parts of Kirribilli, such as Admiralty House, Kirribilli House and Sub Base Platypus, before continuing through to Neutral Bay, where May Gibbs’ Nutcote house is located. Continuing to Cremorne Point Reserve, we will pass one of Sydney’s impressive seawater pools; MacCallum Pool. Robertson Lighthouse marks the end of Cremorne Point, which boasts magnificent views of Sydney Harbour and is the perfect spot for a scenic picnic/lunch break.
Following the trail, we will find ourselves passing through Mosman Bay, then arriving at Sirius Cove and, finally, at Taronga Zoo. (Excerpts from www.bonditomanly.com).
More details will be sent to members who are participating closer to the event date.
DATE: Tuesday 5 September 2023
TIME: 9.15am at Circular Quay Wharf 6
LUNCH: Please pack a lunch for this walk.
RSVP TO: Sandy, Lining, Fritzi and Sue at swic.challengingwalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 1 September 2023

East Meets West Lunch – YX Mini Hotpot - Eastwood
2023-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | YX Mini Hotpot, Eastwood, Shop 1b/14 Glen St, Eastwood, NSW, 2122
Have you tried Chinese hotpot before? If not, come and join us for this fun experience at YX Mini Hotpot in Eastwood in September. Hotpot comes with many different styles and names and is one of the most favourite ways to eat a meal among Asians. Each country or even a region in a country has a different version of hotpot.
Traditionally, the hotpot refers to a big pot of steaming soup heated by charcoal where everyone cooks the raw ingredients in the same pot of soup. But things have changed in the modern days. At YX, each of us will have an individual induction with a pot of soup of your choice from the menu then we will cook the shared raw ingredients (meat, fish, veggies, mushrooms, tofu…) in your own pot of soup. There will be a station where we prepare our own dipping sauce.
There is an option to meet at 11:00am for a stroll in the Chinese side of Eastwood before the lunch to browse or buy Asian groceries, pastries, fruits and veggies. Details will be sent to those we are interested later on.
DATE: Thursday 7 September 2023
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: Shop 1B/14 Glen St, Eastwood 2122 TEL: 0451 738 668 Website: https://www.yxgroup.com.au/en/home.html
COST: $69 (includes gratuity and service charges). This restaurant does not split bill. Please bring cash to pay the organisers (i.e. Pauline, Sue or Sandy) for the drinks that you order. THIS WILL HELP THE ORGANISERS GREATLY.
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay sgtay@yahoo.com
Please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sandy.
RSVP BY: Friday 1 September 2023
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: EMW + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: YX Mini Hotpot is 500 meters from Eastwood Train Station via W Parade and Hillview Ln.

International Morning Tea - Hong Kong -( Full - Wait list)
2023-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Cherry Spoor, 45 Mackenzie St, Bondi Junction, NSW, 2022, Australia
Maria Brookes who lived in Hong Kong for 7 years is hosting this exciting Morning Tea event at Cherry’s home in Bondi Junction. Please join us to celebrate the culture and cuisine of Hong Kong including a photographic presentation by Maria.
DATE: Tuesday 12 September 2023
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Cherry Spoor’s Home- 45 Mackenzie Street Bondi Junction 2022
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: prudence.weir@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 1 September 2023
TRANSPORT: Short walk from Bondi Junction Bus and Train Interchange. 2-hour parking in surrounding streets with longer parking in nearby Westfield Shopping Centre.

2023-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Wharf 6 Circular Quay
Join us for a walk along the Sydney Harbour foreshore from Circular Quay to the Pyrmont Fish Markets.
We will meet at 10am at Wharf 6 in Circular Quay. Hugging the foreshore we will pass under Harbour bridge, skirtaround Walsh Bay, Barangaroo Reserve and onto Darling Harbour.
After crossing Pyrmont Bridge, we will then continue to Pyrmont Point Park through to our lunch destination at Pyrmont Fish markets.

DATE: Wednesday, 13 September 2023.
TIME: 10 am – 12 noon
MEETING POINT: Meet at wharf 6 at Circular Quay
COST: Lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant in the Fish Market (optional) at your own expense.
https://theboatshedpyrmont.com.au
RSVP TO: Anna Miller and Corinne Drouin via email only on
swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 10 September 2023
TRANSPORT: Trains, buses, or ferries to Circular Quay. Return by bus, light train or ferry.

Explore Sydney Walk - Circular Quay to Pyrmont
2023-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Wharf 6 Circular Quay, Cahill Expressway, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for a walk along the Sydney Harbour foreshore from Circular Quay to the Pyrmont Fish Markets.
We will meet at 10am at Wharf 6 in Circular Quay.
Hugging the foreshore we will pass under Harbour bridge, skirt around Walsh Bay, Barangaroo Reserve and onto Darling Harbour.
After crossing Pyrmont Bridge, we will then continue to Pyrmont Point Park through to our lunch destination at Pyrmont Fish markets.

DATE: Wednesday, 13 September 2023.
TIME: 10 am – 12 noon
MEETING POINT: Meet at wharf 6 at Circular Quay
COST: Lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant in the Fish Market (optional) at your own expense.
https://theboatshedpyrmont.com.au
RSVP TO: Anna Miller and Corinne Drouin via email only on
swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 10 September 2023
TRANSPORT: Trains, buses, or ferries to Circular Quay. Return by bus, light train or ferry.

Theatre Group – ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ at Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
2023-09-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Sarah Giles
Hilarious, naughty and Wilde
The fabulous Helen Thomson (Death of a Salesman, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis) is back in this outrageous, entertaining and brilliantly camp new vision of one of theatre’s greatest comedies.
Oscar Wilde’s dazzling wit meets the lush and bracingly contemporary style of acclaimed director Sarah Giles. This production will see The Importance of Being Earnest’s skewering of Victorian London’s silliness and snobbery in what promises to be an unforgettable night of hilarity.
Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing are two best friends who are both living double lives. In the city they’re playboys with a libertine reputation, but in the country they assume pious alter egos to get away from it all. Things get sticky when love enters the mix and the men have to keep track of who they’re pretending to be and when. Floating haughtily above it all is the withering Lady Bracknell – played by Thomson – Victorian London’s socialite extraordinaire and the gatekeeper of all things ‘high society’.
The gold standard of theatrical comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest is a razor-sharp and endlessly relevant reminder of our tendency to get hung up on small trivialities while the important things in life pass us by.
Approx. duration 2 hrs 20 mins (including interval)
DATE: Thursday 14 September 2023
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000
TICKETS: Tickets are $111.00 (Seniors)
Judith and Cherry have purchased seats B26 and B27
To buy your tickets visit www.sydneytheatrecompany.com
PRE-THEATRE DRINKS/SNACKS (Optional): There will also be the option to join us for pre-theatre drinks/small food or boards at The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf. Please advise if you are interested in participating.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au by 6 September 2023
*************************************************
THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2023. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre

Time
Seats (Convenors)

3 October (Tuesday)
Blaque Showgirls
Spoof of cinematic masterpiece Showgirls
Griffin/Stables Theatre

7.00pm

Free Seating

8 November (Wednesday)
The Dictionary of Lost Words
Historical tale based on Pip Williams’ novel
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)

7.30pm

J6, J7

2 December (Saturday)
The Seagull (MATINEE)
New interpretation of Chekhov’s masterpiece
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)

1.30pm

D11, D12 (A Reserve)

Classical Music Group - Beethoven 7 and Bruch's Violin Concerto
2023-09-15 10:15 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Tea and Symphony Concerts. One-hour performances by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra by a variety of composers.
Today’s performance will be Max Bruch’s (1838-1920) Violin Concerto No 1 credited as his most famous work, played by Australian violinist Emily Sun (1991).
In the second part we will hear Beethoven’s Symphony No 7 conducting by British conductor Mark Wigglesworth (1964).
DATE: Friday 15 September 2023
TIME: All performances are 11am-12pm, but please meet at 10.15am for complementary tea, coffee and biscuits (at the terrace on the left side). Following the performances, we will have lunch at the House Canteen Café (members purchase their own lunch).
VENUE: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall.
COST: Members buy their own tickets. There are three purchase options: 1) Opera House Box Office (92507777). 2) Sydney Symphony Orchestra Box Office (82154600). 3) online at sydneysymphony.com.
RSVP TO: Grace Mroz. 0434170030. grazynamroz91@gmail.com. Grace has purchased ticket Box F 24.
RSVP BY: Tuesday 12 September 2023
Other Classical Music Concerts for 2023

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time

Friday
(27 October)
Mozart and Hadyn
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Thursday
(2 November)
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1,
Donald Runnicles conducting
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Art and Culture - Asian Galleries Art Gallery NSW (Waitlist)
2023-09-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Dear Art and Culture Enthusiasts
Don’t miss this one!
Displayed over two floors of the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ historic South Building, the Asian Lantern galleries present works from the AGNSW collection of Asian art, which stretches from Indonesia to Mongolia, from Japan to Iran. Both galleries feature vibrant exhibitions celebrating the richness and depth of a collection that began in 1879 and continues to develop. The gallery on the ground level is housed within a white glass pavilion inspired by the floating lanterns found throughout Asia. At the heart of the space is Jitish Kallat’s immersive sculptural installation Public Notice 2 2007, which presents the words of Mahatma Gandhi’s famous Salt March speech of 1930.
Experience Lead Sylvia, who will be guiding our group on the day, has advised that she will be focusing on the lower gallery’s Elemental exhibition that investigates the natural elements of earth, water and fire, to which some traditions add wood, metal, void, and wind or air. This tour highlights are Nam June Paik’s 1991 sculpture Buddha game; a magnificent 13th-century gilt bronze of the compassionate bodhisattva Padmapani from Nepal; Phaptawan Suwannakudt’s Lives of the Buddha, and the Zen tea room and the pieces inside.
DATE: Tuesday 19 September 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 old South Building Art Gallery NSW at 9.50am Please note: Late Arrivals: Admission cannot be guaranteed outside of scheduled booking time.
COST: $15 (Special SWIC Price)
RSVP TO Kay Nicholas Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number.
RSVP BY: 9 September 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:
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
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.

Ladies Night Out
2023-09-19 17:50 - 19:30 | Establishment Bar, 252 George St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
A fun evening to share drinks and food together
DATE: Tuesday 19 September 2023
TIME: 5.50pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: Establishment Bar, 252 George Street, Sydney
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP TO: Sangeeta and Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 15 November 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay for your own food and drinks
TRANSPORT: Short walk from Wynyard station

Short Walk
2023-09-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Greenway Lewisham, Lewisham, NSW, Australia
Rescheduled – Walk along the Inner West Greenway from Haberfield to Lewisham.
DATE: Wednesday 20 September 2023
TIME: 10.30am – noon
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 Tuesday 19 September 2023

Go Saturday - Botanical Gardens and Calyx
2023-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Spring has sprung! Come wake up and smell the roses in the beautiful oasis in the heart of Sydney. Go Saturday is set for a gentle self-guided exploration of this calming space.
DATE: Saturday 23 September 2023
TIME: 2pm-4pm
VENUE: Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, meet at The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 9231 8111
COST: Donation only.
RSVP TO: Sian Ware at sianware1@gmail.com or 0412 937 485
RSVP BY: Tuesday 19 September 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: St James Station closest station. Then a short walk.
