Sydney Womens International Club

Short walk
2024-03-15 10:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Walk from Circular Quay to Woolloomooloo via the Opera House
DATE: Friday 15 March 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Meeting details will be provided to participants closer to the event.
COST: Refreshments at member’s own expense
RSVP TO: cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Thursday 14 March2024

SWIC Theatre Group – 16 March 2024 – ‘Holding the Man’
2024-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
The love story which defined a generation, and a classic of the Australian stage, in a brand new production.
ADAPTED BY TOMMY MURPHY FROM THE BOOK BY TIMOTHY CONIGRAVE
DIRECTED BY EAMON FLACK
At a Jesuit boys’ school in 1970s Australia, Tim’s eye falls on the footy captain, John. To their mutual incredulity, they fall in love – a love that lasts as they ‘and the society around them’ change, mature.
When they both test positive to something called HIV, dreams, liberations, boundless possibilities vanish into the ether. But Tim and John have each other, and they’ll need to hold on tight for what’s to come.
Deeply felt, frank and moving, Tim Conigrave’s memoir of living and dying changed Australia. Tommy Murphy’s 2006 adaptation became an instant hit, and brought a new audience to this heartfelt and laugh-out-loud-in-the-sadness story of queer identity and the quirks of love.
DATE: Saturday 16 March 2024
TIME: 2.00pm (MATINEE)
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
TICKETS: $79 Seniors + Booking Fee
Theatre Group Co-Convenors, Cherry Spoor and Judith Nguyen, have purchased seats F32, F33
To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au, or ring the box office on 9699 3444
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Co-Convenors Judith and Cherry for a casual lunch at 12 noon at Mai Viet, a casual Asian/Vietnamese restaurant at 279 Cleveland Street, Redfern. It is a short walk from Belvoir Street Theatre.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: 9 March 2024 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 in 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)

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

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

1 June (Saturday)
Never Closer (MATINEE)
Irish Australian Contemporary Drama
Belvoir Street Theatre
2.00pm
J15, J16

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

17 August (Saturday)
The Turn of the Screw (MATINEE)
Opera by Benjamin Britten after a story by Henry James
Hayes Theatre Company
2.00pm
G7, G8

19 Sept (Thursday)
Colder Than Here (MATINEE)
Offbeat Comedy
Ensemble Theatre
6.15pm
C41, C42

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

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

3 Dec (Tuesday)
Sweat (MATINEE)
New American theatre by twice Pulitzer-winning playwright Lyn Nottage
Wharf 1 Theatre (STC)
6.30pm
K5, K6

Art and Culture: 24th Biennale of Sydney Ten Thousand Suns Chau Chak Wing Museum
2024-03-19 10:50 - 12:00 | Chau Chak Wing Museum, University Place, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
For the first time, the Chau Chak Wing Museum will be an Exhibition Partner as part of the 24th Biennale of Sydney. The 24th Biennale of Sydney works across time periods, beyond the borders separating cultural practices rooted in different genealogies, and from all continents. The exhibition owes a profound debt to the rich heritage of what is known today as Australia, especially to the struggles and practices in which First Nations communities and migrants have faced and played key roles.
This edition revisits legacies of collective resistance, strength, and exuberance, embracing a more hopeful and joyful outlook, while celebrating the exhibition as a carnival of rays and radiance, aptly titled Ten Thousand Suns.
The Chau Chak Wing Museum exhibiting artists:

Carrolup Child Artists: Arthur Bropho, Alma Cuttabut, Parnell Dempster, Phillip Jackson, Gregory Kelly, Edie Wallam, and five once known child artists.
Choy Ka Fai
Citra Sasmita
Diane Burns
Doreen Chapman
Juan Davila
Mangala Bai Maravi
Martin Wong
Niño de Elche & Pedro G. Romero
William Yang

DATE: Tuesday 19 March 2024
TIME: 11am – 12noon.
VENUE: Chau Chak Wing Museum, University Ave, Camperdown NSW 2050. Phone: (02) 9351 2812
Meet at the main entrance to the museum no later than 10.50am.
COST: Entry $18.50 / Seniors Concession: $12.50
RSVP: Places are limited, so kindly RSVP before payment to determine that a place is available: I will always try to get back to you within 24 hours. If you have not received a reply kindly SMS 0438469044.
RSVP: Kay Nicholas: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 10 March 2024. Early RSVP is advisable as places are limited.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: (e.g. Payable on the day OR the two payment options below)
Please note new SWIC bank account details below – from September 2023
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
Car: Whilst is parking is available it is at a premium during University Terms. Parking is available at Broadway Shopping Centre 0-2 hours free; 2-3 hours $7.50; 3-4 hours $15.00. It is a short walk from there to The University of Sydney and Museum.
Train: Alight at Central. It is a short 5-minute bus ride to University Gates. Bus: Visit Transport NSW for help planning your public transport to the University. Note: The Chau Chak Wing Museum is located opposite the University’s Quadrangle buildings. Entrance to the University is through the Parramatta Rd main gate.

North Shore Evening Club - Note changed dates
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2024.
The previously advertised dates have had to change to those below due to The Kirribilli Club now being closed on Mondays.
It will now be held on the first Tuesday of the month (except in March and April – as per below).
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the Kirribilli club.
Food at own cost.
If anyone is interested in joining this group, please send an email to jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
Confirmation of attendance is required for each week as per other groups.
The book list until June 2024:

Date
Book
Author

Tuesday 19 March
The Queens Apprentice
Tracy Ryan

Tuesday 9 April
Still
Matt Nable

Tuesday 7 May
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Gillian Mcallister

Tuesday 4 June
Restless Dolly Maunder
Kate Grenville

Ladies Night Out
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Tuesday 19 March 2024
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE : The Oaks, 118 Military Road, Neutral Bay 2089
COST: Pay for your own food and drinks.
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday 13 March 2024
Buses from City, Northern Beaches or St Leonard’s along Military Rd.

Travel Conversation
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
This month we will discuss active holidays – walks, cycles, kayak etc.
These can be short walks or kayaks over a few hours, day long walks or cycles or multi-day walks, cycles or kayaks. They can be city or town activities, guided or self-guided.
We will also invite you to share your travel plans for the year and ask any questions that you have about this travel or share details of recent travel.
DATE: Wednesday 20 March 2024
TIME: 10am – 12pm
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, NSW 2090
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh – travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 15 March 2024
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

Classical Music Group
2024-03-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Living Sound – 2024 Season of Sydney Symphony Orchestra
performing in Opera House Concert Hall.
Second concert from Thursday Afternoon Symphony series is on 21 st of March
at 1.30 pm. We will meet 45 minutes before the concert for coffee or wine
and listen to pre-concert talk in the foyer of Opera House.
The program is wonderful- Four Preludes by Debussy, Piano Concerto in G
performed by Vikingur Olafsson and Symphony No 3, Eroica by Beethoven.
Donald Runnicles will be conducting.
Tickets might be bought at box office at Opera House ( ph9250 7777) or
SSO box office ( 8215 4600 ph ) or online.
Grace, the convenor chose and bought tickets for following concerts :

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time
Grace’s seat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rummikub
2024-03-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, 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.
We generally play at the Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay but we also play in member’s homes depending on current health advice. This is often in the Mosman area.
DATE: Usually 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
VENUE: The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh at rummikubswic@gmail.com
For changes on the day, please text or ring Catherine on 0406 423 304
RSVP BY: Thursday morning before play on Friday
TRANSPORT: Parking available at The Kirribilli Club. Milsons Point is the closest Train station, a 7-minute walk. See website for further details: https://www.kirribilliclub.com.au/

Go Saturday- ARTEXPRESS 2024
2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An annual event at the Art Gallery of NSW, ARTEXPRESS 2024 is a showcase of the crème de la crème of the 2023 HSC Visual Arts major works. On display is an impressive array of different mediums: ceramics, graphic design, photomedia, printmaking, painted artworks and many more!
DATE: Saturday 23 March 2024
TIME: 2pm to 4pm
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, South Building Lower level 2
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Tel 02 9225 1819
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/artexpress-2024/
COST: Free entry
RSVP TO: Sian Ware at sianware1@gmail.com or 0412 937 485
RSVP BY: By Tuesday 19 March 2024
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Closet train station is Martin Place.

Sketchbook
2024-03-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Caffe Gigi, Circular Quay East, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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 26 March 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Caffe Gigi, kiosk 1/14 Circular Quay East, Sydney 2000 NSW
COST: refreshments purchased by participants at own cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 24 March 2024
TRANSPORT: Buses, ferries, train to Circular Quay. The meeting point is near Wharf 2

Monthly Activity - Heritage Post Office Tour: Fullerton Hotel (Waitlist)
2024-03-28 11:45 - 13:15 | The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 1 Martin Pl, Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Dear Monthly Activists
This month we will visit the Fullerton Hotel at Martin Place for their Heritage Tour where the resident guide will journey with us, delving into the vibrant history and culture of Sydney’s former General Post Office
The Sydney General Post Office (GPO) was constructed in two stages, beginning in 1866 and designed under the guidance of colonial architect James Barnet. It was regarded as a building that would come to symbolise Sydney in the same way the Houses of Parliament in Westminster represents London, and the Eiffel Tower represents Paris.
On September 1, 1874, the first stage of the GPO was opened, and Sydney was mesmerised by the first major building development in Sydney. In 1891, the clock tower was finally completed, and the bells rang out across Sydney for the first time.
Delve into the vibrant history and culture of Sydney’s former GPO, and let our resident tour guide bring you on a journey through time on the GPO Heritage Tour, to discover the stories, tales and legends of the city’s iconic Grand Dame.
DATE: Thursday 28 March 2024
TIME: 11.45am – 1.15pm VENUE: Fullerton Hotel, Martin Place, Sydney.
Meet at the Concierge Desk 10 minutes prior
COST: $20.00
RSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com
Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Fullerton Heritage Tour
Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser
RSVP BY: Thursday 21st March 2024 to Caren Trafford
Please note: there are only 15 places, so book early

GOOD FRIDAY
2024-03-29 | NSW

EASTER SATURDAY
2024-03-30 | NSW

EASTER SUNDAY
2024-03-31 | NSW

Challenging Walk – Bondi to Coogee Beach & Return *Note this walk has been recently changed*
2024-04-02 09:45 - 15:00 | Bondi Pavillion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, NSW, 2026
An iconic cliff top coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee beach. It features stunning views of beaches, parks and bays. We will start from the Pavilion at Bondi Beach and return there post lunch at Clovelly Beach. This walk is approximately 12kms (6kms each way) and will take approximately 4 hours plus lunch. It’s an exposed walk with several areas with steps. You must not be carrying any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace. Please bring a hat, water, morning tea.
DATE: Tuesday 2 April 2024
TIME: 9.45am – 2:45pm (includes lunch time)
VENUE: Bondi Pavillion steps at 9.45am
COST: Lunch at attendees at the Sea Salt Cafe at Clovelly
RSVP TO: Email: SWICchallengewalk@gmail.com.
LEADERS: Sue Jamieson – Mobile 0488170285 and Thana Sivaganam – Mobile 0432553338 Please make sure you contact one of the leadersvia mobile if your plans change and you are unable to attend. This will prevent any delays in starting the walk.
RSVP BY: Thursday 28 March 2024
TRANSPORT: There is paid parking at Bondi Beach or free parking in the backstreets. The 380 and 333 buses leave the city from Elizabeth Street next to Hyde Park and go to Bondi Beach. The Eastern Suburbs train line reaches Bondi Junction from Central, Town Hall and Martin Place. Then change for a 380 or 333 bus to Bondi Beach which is a 15-minute ride.

Evening Book Group
2024-04-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Imperial Hotel, Paddington, 252 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW, 2010, Australia
The Evening Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month, in the evening, and is for members who may be working or have daytime commitments. It is intended to be more social than academic and members meet in a central location. The reading list differs from that of the Tuesday book group. See the Noticeboard for the 2024 Evening Book Group Reading List.
DATE: First Monday of the month
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm (book discussion will start around 6.00pm)
VENUE: The Imperial Hotel, 252 Oxford St, Paddington https://www.imperialhotelpaddington.com.au
COST: Pay for your own drinks (and food if you wish to eat)
TRANSPORT:
By Bus: From the city you can take the multiple bus routes which all stop opposite in Oxford Street
By Car: Parking
Street parking is readily available
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Convenor, Caroline Frangopoulos, at swiceveningbookclub@gmail.com or cmfrangopoulos@gmail.com

North Shore Evening Book Club - Note changed dates
2024-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2024.
The previously advertised dates have had to change to those below due to The Kirribilli Club now being closed on Mondays.
It will now be held on the first Tuesday of the month (except in March and April – as per below).
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the Kirribilli club.
Food at own cost.
If anyone is interested in joining this group, please send an email to jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
Confirmation of attendance is required for each week as per other groups.
The book list until June 2024:

Date
Book
Author

Tuesday 9 April
Still
Matt Nable

Tuesday 7 May
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Gillian Mcallister

Tuesday 4 June
Restless Dolly Maunder
Kate Grenville

Explore Sydney Walk – Narrabeen Lake
2024-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrabeen Lagoon, Narrabeen, Sydney, NSW, 2101, Australia
The Narrabeen Lagoon Trail is a nice, flat and easy 8 km walk surrounded by beautiful bushland, mangroves and parklands.
We will meet at 10am at the Narrabeen B1-B-Line Bus stop. If you are coming by car, you can park in the parking just behind the bus stop. It will take us about two hours to do the loop around the lake, home to nearly 200 species of birds.
Then, we’ll have lunch in a cafe or at one of the restaurants on the lake. Please could you let us know if you would like to stay for lunch as we may need to book a table.
DATE: Wednesday, 10 April 2024.
TIME: 10 am – 12 pm
MEETING POINT: Narrabeen B1-BLine bus stop.
COST: Lunch in a cafe on the lake at your own expense.
RSVP TO: Corinne Drouin via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 8 April 2024
TRANSPORT: By bus B1-BLine (Narrabeen stop on Pittwater Road) or by car (easy to park at Narrabeen Lake just behind the B1-BLine bus stop).

SWIC Theatre Group – 13 April 2024 – ‘Into the Shimmering World’ – Wharf 1 Theatre (STC)
2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Wharf 1, Sydney Theatre Company, Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A poetic Australian story of love, renewal and living on the land, starring Kerry Armstrong and Colin Friels
By Angus Cerini
Directed by Paige Rattray
The full force of nature
From the monumental playwriting talents of 2020 Patrick White Playwrights Fellow, Angus Cerini (The Bleeding Tree, Wonnangatta), comes this epic and poetic story of love, loss and renewal.
Stage and screen legends Colin Friels and Kerry Armstrong play Ray and Floss, a farming couple who have lived off the land their entire adult lives. Through boom times and bust, they’ve been each other’s support and constant companion. But at the tail end of a once-in-a-generation drought, both are on the precipice of earth-shattering change and transformation.
Into the Shimmering World will beguile audiences with its gothic and dreamlike take on the Australian landscape, its lush and musical language, and its powerful exploration of the depths of our national psyche.
STC Director of New Work and Artistic Development Paige Rattray (Do not go gentle…) will premiere this new Australian masterpiece in the glorious expanse of an extended Wharf 1 Theatre, in a production that is set to be a rich evocation of the mysteries of the natural world and a lyrical look at humanity’s changing relationship to it.
What awaits Ray and Floss when the drought finally breaks?
Approx. duration 90 mins (no interval)
Content Infrequent strong language, references to self-harm, and gunshots.
DATE: Saturday 13 April 2024
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Wharf 1 Theatre (Sydney Theatre Company), Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney 2000
Theatre Group Co-Convenors, Cherry Spoor and Judith Nguyen, have purchased seats P11 and P12
To buy your tickets contact the Box Office on 9250 177 or email boxoffice@sydneytheatre.com.au
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 judith.m.nguyen@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 5 April 2024 as we will need to book a table
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2024

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre

Time
Seats (Convenors)

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

C32, C33

1 June (Saturday)
Never Closer (MATINEE)
Irish Australian Contemporary Drama
Belvoir Street Theatre
2.00pm
J15, J16

28 July (Sunday)
Uncle Vanya (MATINEE)
Chekhov’s Tragicomedy
Ensemble Theatre

5.00pm

F44, F45

17 August (Saturday)
The Turn of the Screw (MATINEE)
Opera by Benjamin Britten after a story by Henry James
Hayes Theatre Company
2.00pm
G7, G8

19 September (Thursday)
Colder Than Here (MATINEE)
Offbeat Comedy
Ensemble Theatre
6.15pm
C41, C42

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

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

December (Date TBA)
Sweat (MATINEE)
New American theatre by twice Pulitzer-winning playwright Lyn Nottage
Wharf 1 Theatre (STC)
6.30pm
J15, J16

Special Event - Sunday Lunch at Watson's Bay
2024-04-14 11:55 - 16:00 | Watson’s Bay Boutique Hotel, Military Rd, Watson's Bay, NSW, Australia
Join us for a relaxing ferry ride from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay.
For those interested and able, a short walk up to the Gap to enjoy the views, then lunch at the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel.
DATE: Sunday April 14 2024
TIME: Meet at Wharf 6 Ferry at 11:55 arrive 12.25
WALK: From Ferry to the Gap
LUNCH: Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel 13:30
Everyone to pay for their own transport and lunch
Places limited, first come first served. Partners welcome.
RSVP Date: Tuesday 9 April 2024
RSVP to: Jill McLean jill.mclean@jarie.com.au

Art and Culture - SWIC Private Tour Art Gallery NSW - Celebrating 24th Biennale of Sydney (Waitlist)
2024-04-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Dear Art and Culture Enthusiasts,
Join us for our second Art and Culture Event celebrating the 24th Biennale of Sydney. On this occasion we explore the ‘Ten Thousand Suns’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales with our own AGNSW Experienced Lead Guides. This exhibition brings First Nations understandings of the cosmos to the fore, and celebrates carnival traditions, such as music, dance and regalia.
DATE: Tuesday 16 April 2024
TIME: 9.30am -11am (approximately)
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, on Gadigal Country-South Building Art Gallery Road The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000.
MEETING PLACE: Outside the main entrance to old South Building Art Gallery NSW at 9.20am. Please note: Late Arrivals: Admission cannot be guaranteed outside of scheduled booking time.
COST: $15 (Special SWIC Price)
RSVP TO Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number.
RSVP BY: 9 April 2024. 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: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral. The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.

Ladies Night Out
2024-04-16 17:50 - 19:30 | Golden Sheaf Hotel, 429 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2028, Australia
A fun evening to share drinks and food together
DATE: Tuesday 16 April 2024
TIME: 5.50pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: Golden Sheaf, 429 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Sydney
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP TO: Sangeeta and Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 12 April 2024
TRANSPORT: Bus from Town Hall or Edgecliff Station

Short Walk
2024-04-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Walk from Circular Quay, through the Rocks and Barangaroo to Darling Harbour
DATE: Friday 19 April 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Meeting details will be provided to participants closer to the event.
COST: Refreshments at member’s own expense
RSVP TO: cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Thursday 18 April 2024

Sketchbook
2024-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Caffe Gigi, Circular Quay East, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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 23 April 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Caffe Gigi, kiosk 1/14 Circular Quay East, Sydney 2000 NSW
COST: refreshments purchased by participants at own cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 21 April 2024
TRANSPORT: Buses, ferries, trains to Circular Quay. The meeting point is near Wharf 2.

Go Saturday - A Blueprint of Ruins
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | The White Rabbit Gallery, 30 Balfour Street, Chippendale, Sydney, NSW, 2008, Australia
A Blueprint of Ruins is a modern Chinese take on the urbanisation of China. Talented artist Hu Weiyi captivates his audience with work exploring the lonely lifeless streets and the haunting skyscrapers. Come join Go Saturday for this amazing experience.
DATE: Saturday the 27 April 2024
TIME: Start at 2pm
VENUE: White Rabbit Gallery
30 Balfour St, Chippendale, 2008 NSW
Phone
+61 2 8399 2867
COST: Free entry
RSVP TO: Sian Ware at sianware1@gmail.com or 0412 937 485
RSVP BY: By Tuesday the 23 April 2024
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Central Station is the nearest train.

Monthly Activity - Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour
2024-05-02 10:45 - 12:30 | Waverley Cemetery, St Thomas St, Bronte, Sydney, NSW, 2024, Australia
The Monthly activity for April will be held the first Thursday in May owing to the 5th Thursday of April being ANZAC Day.
The physical location of the Cemetery on the cliffs above Bronte is a magnificent background and setting. The Waverley Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery on top of the cliffs at Bronte in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Opened in 1877 and built by R. Watkins (cemetery lodge, 1878) and P. Beddie (cemetery office, 1915), the cemetery is noted for its largely intact Victorian and Edwardian monuments. It is regularly cited as being one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. The cemetery contains the graves of many significant Australians including the poet Henry Lawson. Also known as General Cemetery Waverley.
Unfortunately, the topography is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties. The tours which last 90 minutes are conducted by volunteers who are members of the Friends of Waverley Cemeteries. Waverley Cemetery is the resting place of over one hundred thousand people and every grave tells a story. Led by the Friends of Waverley Cemeteries, learn more about the prominent writers, artists, political figures, activists, and sporting heroes who are interred at the cemetery, in addition to the everyday folk whose unique stories are also shared.
We will visit Henry Lawson’s grave, Henry Kendall’s grave, the Irish Memorial to name just a few of the highlights.
Please bring an umbrella if it looks like rain. All contingencies allowed for!
It is advised that you wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour will be at least 90 minutes duration. You are advised to carry water. We will meet at the large white monument, which is near the administration building at the corner of St. Thomas and Trafalgar Streets.
If you have relatives interred in the cemetery and wish to locate them, visit Waverley Council Cemetery (nsw.gov.au) and search for the Looking for Loved Ones feature, which is quite easy to use.
DATE: Thursday 2 May 2024 at 11am
TIME: 10.45am for an 11.00am start
Finish: 12.30 pm: There is a choice of cafés for lunch nearby
MEET: We will meet our guide at the large white monument, which is near the administration building at the corner of St. Thomas and Trafalgar Streets.
COST: $25 per adult
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Waverley Cemetery Walking Tour: May 24
Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser
RSVP BY: Friday 26th April 2024. Please include your mob number.
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: Waverley Cemetery: Initial and surname
Further Details:
If you are travelling by bus, take the 378 bus from Railway Square, and alight at St. Thomas Street, Bronte.
Are you Taking the car? There is plenty of on street parking on Trafalgar St and St Thomas Street.

Classical Music Group
2024-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will play ‘A Musical Tempest’ by Sibelius, Purcell and Tchaikovsky with unique performance of legendary Australian actor John Bell reading excepts from Shakespeare play The Tempest. Great words meet great music !
We will meet in the Opera House foyer for free tea/coffee from 10am, then after the concert some members like to meet for lunch at ‘House Canteen’ just under the building.
Tickets can be bought at box office at Opera House ( ph 9250 7777) or Sydney Symphony Orchestra box office ( 8215 4600) or online.
Please let Grace, Classical Music Group convenor, know if you are attending so she can look for you in foyer – Mobile 0434 170 030.

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time
Grace’s seat

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

Thursday
(June 6)
Ravel, Brahms, Schoenberg and John Adams, under young German conductor Anja Bilhmaier.
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm

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

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

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

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

North Shore Evening Book Club - Note changed dates
2024-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2024.
The previously advertised dates have had to change to those below due to The Kirribilli Club now being closed on Mondays.
It will now be held on the first Tuesday of the month (except in March and April – as per below).
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the Kirribilli club.
Food at own cost.
If anyone is interested in joining this group, please send an email to jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
Confirmation of attendance is required for each week as per other groups.
The book list until June 2024:

Date
Book
Author

Tuesday 7 May
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Gillian McAllister

Tuesday 4 June
Restless Dolly Maunder
Kate Grenville

Spanish Conversation - Note change of date for May
2024-05-13 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. Meeting on Monday 13 May 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 – except for May 2024 where it will be second Monday.
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

Meet n Eat - Sri Lankan Luncheon (Full - Waitlist)
2024-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Home of Judi Ludowyke, 5/11-15 Young St, Paddington, NSW, 2021, Australia
This new SWIC activity will include Ad Hoc lunches/ tours / ? Cooking demos/ Pubs
This will not be a monthly event and will be on the Calendar when a member organizes a lunch or tour.
The inaugural lunch will be: –
DATE: Thursday 16 May 2024
EVENT: Morning will commence around 10.15 with a hands on SRI LANKAN LUNCHEON cooking lesson.
We will prepare a meat dish – probably chicken (let Judi know if any issues with diet) and a number of sambols and vegetable dishes to accompany the meal,
maybe toss in an apron in case you get a grubby chore.
Around about (weather permitting) 11.30 we will enjoy a walk around the Paddington area, so flat shoes good idea,
We will then dine on our work…probably about 12.30
TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm

VENUE: Home of Judi Ludowyke – 5/11-15 Young Street Paddington
COST: $15.00 to be paid on the day in cash
RSVP: Email to Judi Ludowyke – jludowyke@hotmail.com to book. Limit is 8 people

TRANSPORT:
public transport either 389 or 333 or parking available
