Theatre Group - 'The Dismissal' - Sydney Theatre Company (CANCELLED)
2021-11-23 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A world-premiere, rollicking new musical account of Australia’s great constitutional crisis.
Book by Blake Erickson & Jay James-Moody
Music & Lyrics by Laura Murphy
Conceived and Directed by Jay James-Moody
World Premiere
It’s time!
Canberra, 11 November 1975. As Gough Whitlam delivers his iconic speech decrying his dismissal as Prime Minister, a mighty crowd of reporters throngs the steps of Parliament House. Chief amongst them is one of the 1970s most iconic larrikins, Norman Gunston.
​Fast forward to Sydney, 2021 and the Gold Logie winner and Wollongong’s favourite son returns, played by the hilarious Matthew Whittet, to narrate a rollicking, razor-sharp musical account of Australia’s great constitutional crisis. Fans of political satire will revel in this all singing, all dancing, all mud-slinging retelling of Canberra’s most controversial moment.
​The Dismissal revives the full rogues gallery of 70s Australian politics: ambitious Whitlam, seductive Malcolm Fraser, duplicitous silver-fox Sir John Kerr, and even Her Majesty QEII as you’ve never seen her.
​The Dismissal is equal parts toe-tapping time travel and a nuanced commentary on Australia’s place in the world today. With unimpeachable wit and a cracking soundtrack, this world- premiere reckoning for the nation’s soul is set to be a sensational night out.
DATE: Tuesday 23 November 2021
TIME: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
VENUE: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
TICKETS: Adult A Reserve $96; Seniors Cardholder $90 + Booking Fee. Purchase your tickets at https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on or by phone at the Box office on (02) 9250 1777
Cherry and I have booked our tickets for Seats E23 and E24.
POST-THEATRE: (Optional Extra): Join Judith and Cherry after the performance for drinks, light food and conversation at Opera Kitchen, Matt Moran’s new market food hall. Opera Kitchen is located on the Lower Concourse Level, Sydney Opera House.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au, indicating whether you would like to join us for Post-theatre drinks, light food and conversation, as booking a table is required
RSVP BY: Tuesday 16 November 2021

The Culinary Club - A Christmas-themed picnic in the park
2021-11-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Centennial Park, Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW, 2021, Australia
We are launching a slightly tweaked version of The Culinary Club to take into consideration post-lockdown life.
Let’s have a Christmas themed picnic with limited numbers in the park! We would love you to prepare a dish that you might serve to your family and friends on Christmas Day. With the exchange of recipes after the event, the attendees will certainly be spoilt for choice in terms of recipes for 25 December!
NOTE: Numbers are limited because if we have inclement weather we may have to hold the event in someone’s home.
DATE: Wednesday 24 November 2021
TIME: 12:30 – 2:30 pm
VENUE: Centennial Park (exact location will be emailed to attendees)
COST: Participants buy their own ingredients and prepare a dish for the picnic
RSVP TO: By email to Thana and Shashi at culinaryclub.swic@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE DOUBLE VACCINATED TO ATTEND THE PICNIC. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR RSVP, if not already supplied to the SWIC Committee.
RSVP BY: Monday, 15 November 2021
TRANSPORT: There is plenty of parking for cars. Bondi Junction train station is within 10 minutes walking distance from the northern end of Centennial Park via Grafton St and Oxford St. Several regular bus routes make stops along Oxford St near the Park gates including routes 333, 340, 352, 355, 389 and 440 from Bondi Junction or the city.

Monthly Activity - Queen Victoria Building History Tour (NOW FULL)
2021-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Queen Victoria Building, 455 George St, Sydney CBD, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Experience a 123-year-old historical story of resilience, culture and progress first hand. Discover the QVB’s grand architectural and design features, including stunning stained glass windows, clocks and magnificent atriums, whilst hearing the true tale of the building’s creation, near destruction and modern preservation as you visit Ground Floor through to Level 2 of the QVB. Following the tour, there are many QVB cafes and restaurants for you to sample at your own cost.
DATE: Thursday 25 November 2021
TIME: 10.00am – 11.00am
LIMIT of 30 MAX
VENUE: QVB, 455 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Meet at 9:50am for 10.00am at the Concierge Desk which is near the central dome on the Ground Floor
COST: $25 per member
RSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com Attn. Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE DOUBLE VACCINATED TO ATTEND THIS TOUR. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR RSVP.
RSVP and PAY by: 15 November 2021. Both an email reply as well as a payment are required.
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 QVB is above the Town Hall Train Station and is adjacent to many bus stops and the light rail QVB stop.

Mah-Jong (NS & ES)
2021-11-25 13:00 - 16:30, 2021-12-02 13:00 - 16:30, 2021-12-09 13:00 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
Mah-Jong 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 Mah-Jong 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 Mah-Jong 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

Bridge (NS & ES)
2021-11-29 13:00 - 16:30, 2021-12-06 13:00 - 16:30, 2021-12-13 13:00 - 16:30 | NSW
SWIC Bridge is played at two different venues every Monday afternoon.
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at Mosman Rowers Club, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman. To play there it is necessary to take out membership with the club at a cost of $99.00 for the year. This can be done online or at reception on the day. Any member wishing to play should contact the Convenor, Carolyn Shrimpton at cshrimpton@bigpond.com
NOTE: Masks are mandatory when at the Bridge table. Please forward your proof of vaccination to the Convenor.
The Eastern Suburbs Bridge Group meets from 1.15pm – 4.15pm, in the room above 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

Challenging Walk - Coastal Spit to Manly
2021-11-30 08:50 - 12:00 | The Spit, Spit Road, The Spit, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Join us for our final walk of the year on the iconic Spit to Manly walk. Please note that this is a week earlier than normal so that we do not clash with the Celebration Morning Tea that the Committee has organised for 7 December.
The walk is about 10.5km on a bush track, with some shade, but much of it is exposed coastal path. Enjoy groves of trees and spring flowers, sculptural rock shelves, dramatic cliffs and excellent views of Sydney Heads on this much-loved Sydney staple. Expect a brisk pace and it will be uneven underfoot so good footwear is recommended.
DATE: Tuesday 30 November 2021
TIME: 8.50am for a 9.00am start
VENUE: The Spit, Mosman – the exact location will be advised to those who RSVP
TRANSPORT: Bus to the Spit or paid parking at the Spit, free for Mosman residents with permit, or free street parking about 10 minutes walk from the start of the walk
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh at catherinemarsh71@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 27 November 2021
YOU WILL NEED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR RSVP IF NOT ALREADY SUPPLIED TO SWIC.

SWIC 2021 Christmas Lunch (NOW FULL)
2021-12-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Queen Victoria Building, 455 George St, Sydney CBD, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
You are cordially invited to the 2021 SWIC Christmas Lunch to be held at The Tea Room, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney CBD. We are delighted that we can get together again after all the COVID lockdowns! Female guests are also welcome. We do hope you will join us to celebrate this special occasion with our SWIC family.
This year we are supporting the charity ‘The Run for Good Project’. This is a Sydney-based charity that focuses on helping women and children suffering from domestic violence, homelessness and helps refuges. Here is a link to their website.
https://www.runforgoodproject.com.au/
As we will not be having raffles this year, we would encourage you to consider making a separate donation because this is the second of our annual fundraisers. There will be lucky draw prizes at the lunch for members who donate to the Run For Good Project through our website! Go to swic.org.au/payments/the-run-for-good-project-donation/
DATE: 1 December 2021
TIME: Arrival at 12:00pm, conclusion by 4:00pm
VENUE: The Tea Room, Queen Victoria Building, Level 3, North End, 455 George Street, NSW 2000
COST: Members $80; Guests $115
RSVP: lunches21.swicsydney@gmail.com
Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
In order to attend the Christmas Lunch, you must be double vaccinated against COVID and make the payment. Please email proof of your COVID double vaccination certificate along with your RSVP. If you bring a guest you will need to send her vaccination certificate with your RSVP. Early RSVP and payment are encouraged.
RSVP BY: Friday 19 November 2021
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Go to swic.org.au/payments/christmas-lunch-2021-members/
Go to swic.org.au/payments/christmas-lunch-2021-guests/
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: Xmas21 + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Numerous bus and subway options are available. The QVB is about a 10 minute walk from Wynyard Station, and is diagonally across the street from Town Hall. Parking at the QVB is available.

Golf (NS)
2021-12-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-12-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-12-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Waringah 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.

Special Celebration Morning Tea - Mosman Rowers
2021-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Please join the SWIC Committee members for a special morning tea to celebrate Sydney’s return to ‘normal’ life. This event is an opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new club members, in an informal setting by the water.
DATE: Tuesday 7 December 2021
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Free
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be fully vaccinated to attend this event. Please include your Vaccination Certificate when you RSVP.
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes at mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 21 November 2021
TRANSPORT: Ferry service F6 to Mosman Bay, Bus 230 from Milsons Point via North Sydney and Military Road, street parking available

Singles' Sunday Brunch - The North Spoon, McMahons Point (NOW FULL)
2021-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 | The North Spoon, 165 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Because of the current restrictions, this reservation is for a maximum of 8 people.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE DOUBLE VACCINATED TO ATTEND THIS RESTAURANT.
PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR RSVP (NOT NECESSARY IF YOU ATTENDED THE SS BRUNCH AT PASTURE OR THE SS BRUNCH AT ZEBRA LOUNGE).
Located north of Sydney’s CBD in McMahons Point, join us at this charming, leafy cafe – The North Spoon. From small beginnings in May 2017, it has grown into a favourite spot for locals and surrounding suburbs. With ample indoor and beautiful garden seating outside, with glimpses of the Harbour Bridge, the North Spoon is a great place to relax and enjoy – perfect for weekend brunch.
DATE: Sunday 12 December 2021
TIME: 10:00am – 11.30am
VENUE: The North Spoon – 165 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW 2060
COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com by 5 December 2021
NB: If you RSVP & then change your mind, it is imperative that you contact Lou-anne, as many restaurants will charge for ‘no shows’. Similarly, you must RSVP if you wish to come; you cannot just turn up on the day.
TRANSPORT:
Train – Catch a train to North Sydney, then it’s a 10-minute walk. From the station, walk left on Blue St, then turn left into Blues Pt Rd & it’s about 300 metres to the café, which is just after the intersection with Union St.
Bus – From Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R, catch Bus 252 (City King Street Wharf to Gladesville via North Sydney ) or Bus 320 (Gore Hill – Mascot to Gore Hill). Alight at North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand B & then it is a four-minute walk. Turn left along Blue St & then left into Blues Pt Rd. Walk for 300 metres to the café, which is just after the intersection with Union St.
Bus – From Mosman Bay Wharf – Catch Bus 230 (Milsons Point – Mosman Wharf to Milsons Point via North Sydney) & this will take you almost to the café. You alight at Blues Point Rd before Lavender St & walk further down the street for 120 metres just after the intersection with Union St.
Car – Parking is in the streets surrounding the café.

Book Group
2021-12-14 13:30 - 15:30 | NSW
Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at two venues – one in the eastern suburbs and one on the north shore. Start time is 1.30pm and the discussion usually goes for two hours, followed by light refreshments.
The book list for the following year is selected at an annual lunch in November, at which time members volunteer to present a book and/or host the discussion in their home.
The Book List for the current year can be found on the NOTICEBOARD of the SWIC website.
Book Group Convenor Liz Polednik can be contacted on 0424 747 531 or lizpolednik@hotmail.com

Golf (ES)
2021-12-15 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 contacts details are 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

Short Walk - Callan Park, Rozelle
2021-12-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Callan Park, Balmain Road, Lilyfield, Sydney, NSW, 2040, Australia
We will walk around the beautiful grounds of the old Callan Park hospital, Rozelle – a jewel of Sydney’s inner west which (according to its website) has a bigger variety of trees than New York’s Central Park. This will be followed by a (Christmas) lunch for those who wish to stay.
DATE: Wednesday 15 December 2021
TIME: 10.30am to about 12.00pm
VENUE: Callan Park, Balmain Road, Lilyfield NSW 2040
Members who respond will be advised of the meeting place and transport options.
COST: Participants pay for their own refreshments
RSVP BY EMAIL ONLY TO: shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: COB Monday 13 December 2021

Movie Group (CANCELLED)
2021-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Movie Group.
Please note that it is both a SWIC and Cinema requirement that you show your vaccination certificate.
VENUE: United Cinemas Opera Quays
TICKETS: Please buy your own ticket, then gather in the foyer.
CONVENORS: Grace Mroz (0434 170 030) and Jennifer Lean (0434 782 182) are the Movie Group Convenors.
RSVP: There is no need to RSVP; simply turn up at the cinema and you’ll be most welcome.
APRES MOVIE (Optional):
We have the tradition of meeting up for lunch, drinks, coffee (whatever you fancy) at the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe after the movies.
We look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday.
Grace and Jennifer
THE MOVIES THIS MONTH:
10.10am —Spider-Man: No Way Home…148 minutes, with the great Benedict Cumberbatch, for Spider-Man fans.
10.30am —The French Dispatch…108 minutes, with a galaxy of the best actors like Tilda Swinton and Frances McDormand, to mention just a few.
10.30am —A Boy Called Christmas…104 minutes, with Maggie Smith and Sally Hawkins.

CHRISTMAS DAY
2021-12-25 | NSW

BOXING DAY
2021-12-26 | NSW

CHRISTMAS DAY HOLIDAY
2021-12-27 | NSW

BOXING DAY HOLIDAY
2021-12-28 | NSW

NEW YEAR'S DAY
2022-01-01 | NSW

NEW YEAR HOLDAY
2022-01-03 | NSW

Bridge (NS)
2022-01-10 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-01-17 13:00 - 16:30 | NSW
SWIC Bridge is played at two different venues every Monday afternoon.
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at Mosman Rowers Club, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman. To play there it is necessary to take out membership with the club at a cost of $99.00 for the year. This can be done online or at reception on the day. Any member wishing to play should contact the Convenor, Carolyn Shrimpton at cshrimpton@bigpond.com
NOTE: Masks are mandatory when at the Bridge table. Please forward your proof of vaccination to the Convenor.
Bridge (ES) will not resume until further notice.
The Eastern Suburbs Bridge Group meets 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

Tennis (ES)
2022-01-13 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, Zeny Arnold at zeny.arnold@gmail.com

Monthly Activity - 'Unsettled' Exhibition at the Australian Museum
2022-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Sydney, Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
There will no longer be an official guide for the tour of Unsettled at the newly refurbished Australian Museum, so members will be free to move around the exhibitions at their own pace.
Produced by First Nations’ curators, Unsettled provides visitors direct and undiluted access to the stories and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during the time since European arrival. As a powerful instrument of truth-telling, curators, artists and community have had the opportunity to record evidence about past actions and share their culture, heritage and history with Museum visitors.
We have also been invited to visit the National Geographic Exhibition which is a photography exhibition. Here is the link.
https://australian.museum/exhibition/agnpy-2021/

Both of these exhibitions are FREE.

DATE: Thursday 13 January 2022

TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm (meet at 9:50am for 10.00am)
LIMIT of 30 MAX
VENUE: The Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney, NSW 2010
Enter via the Groups Entrance, at the top of the stairs on William Street (next to the bus drop-off bay). If you require level access, there is also an accessible entry with a lift directly off William St (under the stairs).
COST: FREE
RSVP TO: activity.swicsydney@gmail.com Attn. Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser, and wait for confirmation of a place.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE DOUBLE VACCINATED TO ATTEND THIS TOUR. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR RSVP.
RSVP BY: 30 December 2021
TRANSPORT: There is car parking at Wilson Parking, 70 Riley St and The Domain, 1 St Mary’s Rd. Pre-booking will give Museum visitors a discount. There is metered parking available in streets around the Museum. There are bike parking loops in William St. The nearest train stations are St James, Museum and Town Hall, and each are a 7 minute walk away. For bus services arriving in the city centre, alight near Hyde Park or Town Hall and walk east along Park Street towards Kings Cross – a 7 to 10 minute walk.
