Sydney Womens International Club

Rummikub
2021-04-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
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 are alternating between holding Rummikub at the Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay and in Catherine’s home in Cremorne. Generally, we will play at the Club on the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month and at home on the 2nd week of the month. We keep the 4th week free.
DATE: Fridays
TIME: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: 1st and 3rd week: The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay
2nd week: 64 Ellalong Rd, Cremorne
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh and Beatrice de Lucey 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 is 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/

Art & Culture - Guided Architectural and History Tour of Marrickville Library and Pavilion (WAITLIST)
2021-04-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Marrickville Library & Pavilion, Patyegarang Place, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, Sydney, NSW, 2204, Australia
Marrickville Library and Pavilion was the recipient of the greatly anticipated National Trust 2020 Judges’ Choice Award – Adaptive Reuse. It has a remarkable history and both the exterior and interior are architecturally significant. To quote Mayor Darcy Byrne (Inner West Council) “This beautiful public facility is more than a Library; it is a new town square for Marrickville”. The building integrates contemporary design and technology with the original, conserved heritage elements of the main hospital building. It is uncompromising with regards to sustainability, with recycled elements wherever possible and clever design features that reduce energy consumption.
Don’t miss out on this special Art & Culture event. Book early as numbers are restricted to 15 members.
Marrickville Library is situated on land that was home to the Gadigal and Wangal Peoples of the Eora Nation.
Organisation for Attending this Art & Culture Event during Covid -19.
Step1:
Members email an RSVP to the Convenor to determine availability. Important: Provide your Mobile contact number and Post Code for Covid Tracing. We will always try to get back to you in 24 hours so if you haven’t heard please contact us again.
Step 2:
On advice from the Convenor re availability, the Member’s place on the tour is confirmed.
Places on this tour are strictly limited to 15 members. In all likelihood there will be a Waitlist so please advise the Convenor as early as possible if you find that you are unable to attend.
Do not give your place to another member. All members attending must register with the Convenor and provide Covid tracing Information.
DATE: Tuesday 20 April 2021
TIME: Meet outside the main door of the Library no later than 10.25am for the 10.30– 11.30am tour. Our guide will meet us there.
VENUE: Marrickville Library and Pavilion, Patyegarang Place, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204 (corner of Marrickville and Livingstone Roads).
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com or Mobile: 0438 469 044
RSVP BY: 10 April 2021
Brunch: There is a delightful ‘Hole in the Wall Café’ in the Library grounds. Please join us after the tour. Card only.
TRANSPORT: By Car– there is limited parking in the public car park under the Library (enter from Livingston Road, Marrickville) or unrestricted parking in nearby streets
By Train –Marrickville Train Station is on the Bankstown line – it is approximately a seven- minute walk.

Short Walk - Around Cremorne Point
2021-04-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Mosman Bay Wharf, Avenue Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join us for a round trip around historic and beautiful Cremorne Point. This walk takes us along Mosman Bay passing Sydney Amateur Sailing Club and Robertson Lighthouse, with magnificent vistas of the harbour, then, for those who want to, back for lunch at Mosman Rowers. The walk is 3.5 kms long and takes just over an hour. There are a few steps and uphill bits, but it is a reasonably gentle walk.
DATE: Wednesday 21 April 2021
TIME: 10.30am – about 12.00pm
VENUE: Meet at 10.30am at MOSMAN BAY ferry wharf
COST: Participants pay for their own refreshments
RSVP BY EMAIL ONLY TO: Christine and Anna at shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: cob Monday 19 April 2021
TRANSPORT: The ferry from Wharf 4 at Circular Quay arrives at Mosman Bay wharf at 10.20am. There is plenty of car parking in the area.

Monthly Activity - Visit to Tresillian Wollstonecraft Family Care Centre (CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE)
2021-04-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Tresillian Wollstonecraft Family Care Centre, 25 Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
Please note that this event has had to be cancelled and rescheduled due to the host suffering an accident. It will now be rescheduled for June.
SWIC members are invited to visit Tresillian Wollstonecraft Family Care Centre for a tour and morning tea. The building, known as ‘Carpenter House’, is heritage listed and was bequeathed to Tresillian by the Carpenter family in 1940. It’s about to undergo a major ‘facelift’ and upgrade.
Tresillian has 15 Family Care Centres across regional NSW, the ACT and Victoria, with four in metropolitan Sydney along with a Help Line, providing nursing and psychology help to weary families with a baby or toddler. Its specialty is to support new Mums and Dads who struggle with the challenges that parenthood can bring. The aim of Tresillian is to ensure all expectant families and those with infants and young children will have access to quality parenting advice, support and care which will enable them to raise their children with confidence within their own cultural context and values.
DATE: Thursday 22 April 2021
TIME: 10:30am – 12noon
LIMITED TO MAX 20
VENUE: Tresillian Wollstonecraft Family Care Centre, 25 Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065
COST: Free. However, it will be nice if we can give a small donation as charity. (Kesty will collect your donation when you arrive).
RSVP TO: activity.swicsydney@gmail.com Attn. to Kesty Pringgoharjono – Monthly Activities Coordinator – First come first serve
RSVP BY: 16 April 2021
TRANSPORT:
There’s plenty of off-street parking and the train station is located diagonally opposite.

Theatre Group - "Is There Something Wrong With That Lady?" - by Debra Oswald
2021-04-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Griffin Theatre, 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross, Sydney, NSW, 2011, Australia
Directed by Lee Lewis with Debra Oswald
As a lapsed playwright, creator of the Offspring TV series, former Junior Champion Hypochondriac, and a floundering novelist, what should Debra Oswald‘s next move be? And what motivates people to write or create more ‘stuff’ anyway? Shame? Fear of death? The hope of more sexual offers?
For now, Debra plans to seize control of the Griffin stage: the exact location she fell in love with theatre, aged 11, and the place her plays Mr Bailey’s Minder and The Peach Season came to life.
In a funny and excruciatingly honest one-woman show, Debra tells stories about her neurotic childhood, clumsy romantic history, and the anxieties and joys of the writer’s life – all in the hope that the audience can help her work out that ever-important question: what comes next? And having waited for this show to be staged since its original 2020 season… it’s kind of urgent.
DATE: Thursday, 22 April 2021
TIME: 7.00pm (6.00pm for pre-performance drinks)
VENUE: SBW Stables (Griffin Theatre Company), 10 Nimrod Street, Kings Cross, NSW 2011
TICKETS: $40
We have bought tickets for Seats 43 and 44.
To purchase your ticket go to boxoffice@griffintheatre.com.au or phone (02) 9361 3817
10.00am – 6.00pm weekdays. TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST!
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are very welcome to join Co-Convenors Judith Nguyen and Cherry Spoor at the Penny Cook Bar at SBW Stables, which is open for pre-show tipples and post-performance socialising. We’ll be there from 6.00pm.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: 15 April 2021
TRANSPORT:
Public Transport
The theatre is just a 5-minute walk from Kings Cross Station which is regularly served by trains on the T4 Eastern Suburbs line and the 311, 324 and 325 buses. To get information about public transport around Sydney call 131 500 or visit the Transport Info website.
Parking
Secure Parking is a 10 minute walk to the SBW Stables Theatre and is located at 9A Elizabeth Bay Road (entry via Ward Avenue). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. There is timed, street parking in the surrounding area, but availability cannot be not guaranteed.
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2021
To enable you to plan your diary for 2021, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group in 2021. 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

Day & Date
Play
Type
Theatre
Seats (Convenors)

Wed 19 May
A Room of One’s Own
Two-Cast Play
Belvoir Street
F23 (Cherry)

Thurs 3 June
The Cherry Orchard
Classic Drama
Belvoir Street
K31, 32

Wed 14 July
The Woman in Black
Classic Ghost Story
Ensemble Theatre
E44, 45

Frid 20 Aug
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Adaptation of Oscar Wilde Classic
Roslyn Packer Theatre
A20, 21

Wed 15 Sept
A Chorus Line
Musical
Eternity Playhouse (Darlinghurst TC)
D3, 4

Tues 5 Oct
A Raisin in the Sun
Iconic American Drama
Wharf 1 Theatre
M8, 9

Tues 19 Oct
The Lifespan of a Fact
Comedy
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E21, 22

Tues 23 Nov
The Dismissal
Musical
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E23, 24

Go Saturday - Elizabeth Farm, Rosehill
2021-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Elizabeth Farm, 70 Alice St, Rosehill, Sydney, NSW, 2142, Australia
One of Sydney’s ‘Living Museums’, this historic estate is regarded as one of the oldest colonial buildings in Australia. Built for John and Elizabeth Macarthur in 1793, this delightful cottage was later transformed in the late 1820s into a stately country house, surrounded by exquisite gardens engineered to delight the senses. Join ‘Go Saturday’ as we stroll down into the nostalgic lanes of Australian colonial history.
This activity may be of interest to SWIC Book Group members who have just read and discussed Kate Grenville’s “A Room Made of Leaves”.
DATE: Saturday 24 April 2021
TIME: Meet at the front door at 2.00pm
RSVP TO: Sian Ware (Convenor) at sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP: Tuesday 20 April 2021
VENUE: Elizabeth Farm, 70 Alice St, Rosehill, NSW 2241
COST: Adults $15 on entry. Concession $12 on entry. Note: It is recommended that you pre-book your ticket/s for access to the Museum for this date (see website below)
Website https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/elizabeth-farm

ANZAC DAY
2021-04-25 | NSW

French Conversation
2021-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Home of Doris Bollen, 3/126 Bower Street, Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2095, Australia
Bonjour Mesdames,
Notre prochaine conversation en français aura lieu lundi 26 avril chez Doris, qui nous accueillera de 2h a 4h.
Son adresse est: 3/126 Bower Street, Manly.

On peut se garer gratuitement dans la rue pendant deux heures.

Je vous remercie de nous confirmer votre presence.

Nous pouvons faire du co-voiturage si cela vous interesse.

Nous vous disons a bientot.

Françoise: 0450 468 165 and Elisabeth: 0402 605 174

Dear ladies,
Our next conversation is Monday the 26th of April.
Doris is welcoming us in Manly. Her address is: 3/126 Bower Street, Manly.

2 hour-free parking in the street.

Please, confirm if you can attend the meeting. We can share cars if you want.

Kind regards,
Françoise: 0450 468 165 and Elisabeth: 0402 605 174

Movie Group
2021-04-27 09:50 - 13:00 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Movie Group
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 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.
This month we are extending a warm welcome to new SWIC members who have expressed an interest in joining our movie group which meets on the third Tuesday of each month. So, welcome to Marie Dickson, Odette Pereira, Sandra Power, Belinda Storr and Rita Winter.
THE MOVIES THIS MONTH:
9.50 am The Courier (1h55m)
A dramatic cold war era spy thriller with Benedict Cumberbatch as a British businessman recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in modern history.
10.00am Gunda (1h33m)
A wordless nature documentary about the daily life of a pig and its farm animal companions! Well reviewed and great for people who appreciate the technicalities of great cinema.
10.15am Six Minutes to Midnight (1h42m)
This film is based on the incredible true story about the Nazi high commands’ daughters at a British boarding school, a glimpse into a little known and unsettling part of British history. Stars Judi Dench.
As usual we will meet after at the Guylian Belgium Chocolate Cafe for drinks, lunch, coffee.
Hope to see you all there.
Grace and Jennifer

Ladies' Night Out - The Observatory Bar - Langham Hotel
2021-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | The Observatory Bar, Langham Hotel, 89-113 Kent Street, Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This month we will go again to the Observatory Bar at the Langham for a casual evening to enjoy a glass of wine or two together.
DATE: Wednesday 28 April 2021
TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
VENUE: The Observatory Bar, Langham Hotel, 89-113 Kent St, Millers Point, NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta at swicniteout@gmail.com or mobile 0423 416 007
RSVP BY: 20 April 2021
TRANSPORT: The bar is a short walk from Wynyard Station

Challenging Walk - Exploring Middle Head
2021-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Buena Vista Hotel, 76 Middle Head Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Please join us as we explore Middle Head, one of Sydney Harbour’s seven headlands, enjoying scenic views. Members will be free to ‘choose their own adventure’ based on how far you wish to walk. We will start and finish at the Buena Vista Hotel in Mosman. The walk will be up to 10kms depending on the weather and size of the group.
DATE: Tuesday 4 May 2021
TIME: 9.00am – 12.00pm approximately
VENUE: We will meet at the Buena Vista Hotel, 76 Middle Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
RSVP TO: Elizabeth Gordon at melizabethgordon@gmail.com or 0467 676 990
RSVP BY: Saturday 2 May 2021
TRANSPORT: There are a variety of buses to Mosman, in addition to street and public parking. Full details will be provided to those who RSVP.

Stephanie's Mother's Day Floral Art Class (1)
2021-05-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Home of Stephanie Light, 12 Norman Street, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
For this activity we will be making a floral arrangement for Mother’s Day. The class will be at Stephanie’s home and is restricted to five members only.
DATE: Tuesday 4 May 2021
TIME: 10.00am to 12.30pm approx
VENUE: Steph’s place, 12 Norman St, Concord NSW 2137
COST: $50 per person (THIS IS FIRST IN FIRST SERVED, 5 PEOPLE ONLY)
PAYMENT: Payment to my bank account (by Friday 30 April)
Account Name: Stephanie Light
BSB No: 032-002
Account No: 562994
Description: Flowers + Initial and Surname
RSVP TO: stephlight18@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 30 April advising that you are coming and $50 has been credited to my bank account
TRANSPORT: Own car – plenty of street parking available

Stephanie's Mother's Day Floral Art Class (2)
2021-05-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Home of Stephanie Light, 12 Norman Street, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
For this activity we will be making a floral arrangement for Mother’s Day. The class will be at Stephanie’s home and is restricted to five members only.
DATE: Thursday 6 May 2021
TIME: 10.00am to 12.30pm approx
VENUE: Steph’s place, 12 Norman St, Concord NSW 2137
COST: $50 per person (THIS IS FIRST IN FIRST SERVED, 5 PEOPLE ONLY)
PAYMENT: Payment to my bank account (by Monday 3 May)
Account Name: Stephanie Light
BSB No: 032-002
Account No: 562994
Description: Flowers + Initial and Surname
RSVP TO: stephlight18@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 3 May advising that you are coming and $50 has been credited to my bank account
TRANSPORT: Own car – plenty of street parking available

Let's Do Lunch - Blue Eye Dragon, Pyrmont
2021-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Blue Eye Dragon, 37 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, Australia
For our first ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ we will enjoy a banquet lunch including a glass of wine, at the renowned Taiwanese restaurant in Pyrmont, the Blue Eye Dragon.
Entree: Beef Pancake, Salt & Pepper Soft Shell Crab, Crispy skin Chicken with Five Spice, Steam Pork Dumplings
Mains: Shredded Beef Pepper Sauce, Prawns in Jade’s Bloody Plum Sauce, Chicken w’ Dry Chilli & Peanuts Gong-Bao, Steamed Chinese Greens w’ fried Red Shallots, Steamed rice.
DATE: Thursday 6 May 2021
TIME: 12noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Blue Eye Dragon, 37 Pyrmont Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Website: www.blueeyedragon.com.au
COST: $55 to book your place at the table
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nolaholland92424@gmail.com
Step1: Please email an RSVP to nolaholland92424@gmail.com to determine availability. We will always try to get back to you in 24 hours, so if you haven’t heard please contact us again.
Step 2: On advice from the Convenor re availability, please make a payment to confirm your place.
Step 3: Send a brief email to nolaholland92424@gmail.com advising of payment.
RSVP BY: 2 May 2021 + Payment completed to SWIC by 2 May 2021
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: LDL + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
Light rail L1 (Dulwich Hill line) to The Star Casino, 2 mins walk via Jones Bay Rd
OR Bus 389 from Park St, Town Hall. Stand J. Depart 11:29 and 11:40.
Street parking in the area.

Travel Conversations
2021-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
At this meeting we will invite you to share your hidden gems about a city of your choice anywhere in the world. Think about the places that you have visited which are off the normal tourist track. This could include a favourite walk, gallery or museum, an out of the way beach or your favourite restaurant or café. Suggestions for day trips from your chosen city would also be welcome.
If you are unable to attend the meeting but would still like to contribute, please email us a paragraph before the meeting so that this can be included in the notes circulated after the meeting.
DATE: Friday 7 May 2021
TIME: 9.50am for a 10.00am start
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Rd, Cremorne
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh at travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 30 April 2021

The Biggest Morning Tea
2021-05-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Satya Colpani, 22A Burran Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
The Biggest Morning Tea is a very important date in the SWIC calendar, being our major annual fundraising event in support of the Cancer Council. Sadly, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had to cancel this very popular event last year, so we are very excited about The Biggest Morning Tea 2021.
This year we will have a special guest. Our speaker, Nicola Stokes, is the CEO of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Nicola will talk about the story of SCHF and the Foundation’s important work supporting sick children and their families.
DATE: Tuesday 11 May 2021
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: At the home of Satya Colpani, 22a Burran Avenue, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: $25, to be paid with the RSVP. This year all SWIC’s Biggest Morning Tea payments will be handled online. Your online payment of $25 is the entry ticket to the event.
As we will not be having raffles this year, please feel free to make a separate donation payment of $10, as this is our major fundraiser.
Both payments can be made as per the Payment Options below.
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes at mariabrookes1973@gmail.com or on 0400 332 810
RSVP BY: Tuesday 4 May 2021
Please remember to both RSVP and make the payment to secure your attendance
NOTE: For catering purposes we would like to have the numbers by 4 May through your $25 payment. However, additional donations of $10 will be accepted till 11 May.
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: BMT + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Bus 229 from Milsons Point to Kirkoswald Ave; Buses 172X and 173X from Wynyard to Spit Road followed by a walk down the hill; Limited free street parking available

Singles' Sunday Brunch - 'Mosman Rowers'
2021-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
If you fancy delicious food, great coffee and interesting company, join us once a month to explore Sydney’s vibrant café scene whilst making new friends.
DATE: Sunday 16 May 2021 (changed from 9 May due to Mother’s Day)
TIME: 10.00am – 11.30am
VENUE: Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Members to pay for themselves on the day
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com – important in case we need to book an additional table.
RSVP BY: 7 May 2021
NB: If you RSVP and 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:
Ferry Catch a ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 4 at 9am to Mosman Bay Wharf, then it’s a 5 minute walk to the left, around the top of the bay – Mosman Rowers Restaurant is virtually opposite Mosman Bay Wharf. Alternatively, you can alight at the prior ferry stop, i.e. Old Cremorne Wharf, and it’s approximately a 10 minute walk to the right along the edge of the bay via Bromley Ave.
Train & Bus If you catch a T1 train to North Sydney station, then walk for 4 minutes to North Sydney Station Blue St Bus Stand D, you can catch a 230 bus to Mosman Bay Wharf, then it’s a 5 minute walk to the left, around the top of the bay – Mosman Rowers Restaurant is virtually opposite Mosman Bay Wharf.
Car Parking can be difficult, but sometimes there are parking spots nearly at the restaurant. It is possible to park somewhere in Avenue Road and catch the bus down to Mosman Bay Wharf, then it’s a 5 minute walk to the left, around the top of the bay – Mosman Rowers Restaurant is virtually opposite Mosman Bay Wharf.

Art & Culture - May Gibbs' 'Nutcote' (WAITLIST)
2021-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Nutcote, 5 Wallaringa Ave, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
May Gibbs, the author and illustrator of the iconic children’s story The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie is one of Australia’s most treasured authors. This ‘SWIC Only’ tour visits her beautiful heritage listed harbourside cottage and garden of ‘Nutcote’. Built at Neutral Bay in 1925 ‘Nutcote’ is where May lived and worked for 44 years. Your ticket includes a Devonshire Morning Tea. This tour is limited to 25 members as the cottage is quite small.
Organisation for Attending this Art & Culture Event during Covid -19.
Step1:
Members email an RSVP to the Convenor to determine availability.
Important: Provide your Mobile contact number and Post Code for Covid Tracing.
We will always try to get back to you in 24 hours so if you have not heard please contact us again.
Step 2:
On advice from the Convenor re availability the Member is asked to pay to confirm.
Do not give your place to another member.
All members attending must register with the Convenor and provide Covid Tracing Information.
DATE: Tuesday 18 May 2021
TIME: 10.30am – 12 noon. Meet at the front gate at 10.25am.
VENUE: 5 Wallaringa Ave, Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
COST: $25.00
RSVP TO: Alison Ross- Email: arross@bigpond.net.au or Mobile: 0405 541 921
RSVP BY: 8 May 2021
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: A&C + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
Private vehicle – Residential Parking
By Ferry – 5 minute walk from Neutral Bay Wharf
By Train – 15 minute walk from North Sydney or Milson Point stations

Short Walk - Wulugul Walk – Pyrmont Bridge to Walsh Bay
2021-05-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Pyrmont Bridge, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us as we discover the newly opened Wulugul Walk. This walk in its entirety is 11 kms and links Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge. We will only be walking a portion of the walk. See map below. Meeting at the city side of the Pyrmont Bridge, we will continue on along the foreshore, past the Crown to explore Barangaroo Reserve and finish at Pier 8 Café for coffee/brunch/lunch.
This is a flat 3km walk, but there are stairs and inclines for those who wish to explore Barangaroo Reserve in more depth with the longer walks.
DATE: Wednesday, 19 May 2021
TIME: 10.30 am – 12.30 noon
VENUE: Meet at Pyrmont Bridge (City side) near the escalators
COST: Refreshments at own expense
RSVP TO: Anna Miller and Christine Powell via email only on Shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 17 May 2021
TRANSPORT: Pyrmont Bridge is a short walk from Town Hall
Section of the Wulugul Walk

Barangaroo Reserve Map

Theatre Group - "A Room of One's Own"
2021-05-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
Written by Virginia Woolf
Adapted for the Stage by Carissa Licciardello & Tom Wright
Directed by Carissa Licciardello
What started as a lecture to a roomful of students became an essay, became a book, became a seismic wave. Virginia Woolf’s 1929 classic description of the need for new spaces and a complete redefinition of who owns our story making is by turns wise, amusing, incendiary and poetic. Rippling with passion, this is one of the finest pieces of writing in the last hundred years, with the distinct talents of Anita Hegh walking Woolf’s tightrope of thought and feeling.
A teacher once told me work by and about women is usually only small and domestic, never bold or formally radical. He’d obviously never read this (or seen our production). – Carissa Licciardello
Supported by The Group
DATE: Wednesday 19 May 2021
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
TICKETS: Adults: (Centre) $83, (Left/Right) $78; Seniors: (Centre) $73, (Left/Right) $68 + Booking Fee. Theatre Group Co-Convenor, Cherry Spoor, has purchased seat F23.
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 Cherry downstairs at Belvoir St Theatre prior to the performance, where you can buy snacks and drinks at the bar.
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com
RSVP BY: Friday 14 May 2021
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2021
To enable you to plan your diary for 2021, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group in 2021. 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

Day & Date
Play
Type
Theatre
Seats (Convenors)

Thurs 3 June
The Cherry Orchard
Classic Drama
Belvoir Street
K31, 32

Wed 14 July
The Woman in Black
Classic Ghost Story
Ensemble Theatre
E44, 45

Frid 20 Aug
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Adaptation of Oscar Wilde Classic
Roslyn Packer Theatre
A20, 21

Wed 15 Sept
A Chorus Line
Musical
Eternity Playhouse (Darlinghurst TC)
D3, 4

Tues 5 Oct
A Raisin in the Sun
Iconic American Drama
Wharf 1 Theatre
M8, 9

Tues 19 Oct
The Lifespan of a Fact
Comedy
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E21, 22

Tues 23 Nov
The Dismissal
Musical
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E23, 24

Cafe Society - Australian Museum Cafe
2021-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Sydney, Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
May Café Society gathering
DATE: Thursday, 20 May 2021
TIME: 12.00 noon
VENUE: Australian Museum Café, 1 William Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW 2010
COST: Please remember to bring at least $40 in cash as we cannot pay separately. Also remember your name badge
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
TRANSPORT: The museum is located on the corner of William and College streets, opposite Hyde Park. There is paid street parking in the locality as well as in the Domain car park or under the swim centre behind St Mary’s cathedral. Museum station is close by.

Go Saturday - Hyde Park Barracks
2021-05-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Hyde Park Barracks, Queens Square, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2220, Australia
This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is a must-see in any Sydney itinerary. The historian’s delight is a living record of early colonial Australia as it was originally built to house convicts before evolving to become the Museum it is today. Recently it has been renovated to incorporate 21st cutting edge technology to make this a truly ‘living’ historical experience.
DATE: Saturday 22 May 2021
TIME: Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance
VENUE: Hyde Park Barracks, Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2220
RSVP TO: Sian Ware at sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 18 May 2021
COST: Adults $24 (pre-book). Concession $20 (pre-book). Note: You need to pre-book both the date and starting time (2-2:30pm) to ensure that we are together. This is because this is an audio-led self-guided immersive experience (takes approx. 90mins to complete) and there are tour number limits. You will be given a sanitised iPod and headphones on arrival. If possible you are encouraged to bring and use your own headphones (standard 3.5mm jack or a lightning connector for Apple ear pods required).
Website: https://hydeparkbarracks.sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/

French Conversation
2021-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Home of Elisabeth Cambiaire, 406/63 Hall Street, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, 2026, Australia
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Elisabeth de Cambiaire, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to ‘polish up’ their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots.
Relaxed and friendly discussions. All levels of French language are welcome.
DATE: 24 May 2021
TIME: 2.00pm -4.00pm
VENUE: Unit 406, 63 Hall Street, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
RSVP TO: Francoise coquelin.fr@gmail.com ; Elisabeth ecambiaire@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 21 May 2021
TRANSPORT: Bus 333, 380, 379 or train to Bondi Junction + bus 333, 380, 379 .

Movie Group
2021-05-25 09:45 - 13:00 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Movie Group
VENUE: United Cinema, Opera Quays
TICKETS: Please buy your own tickets, then gather in the foyer.
RSVP: There is no need to RSVP, simply turn up at the cinema and you will be welcome.
We have the tradition of meeting up for lunch, drinks, coffee (whatever you fancy) at the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe after the movies.
This month we are extending a warm welcome to a new SWIC member who has expressed an interest in joining our movie group which meets on the third Tuesday of each month. So, welcome to Jenni Hill, we hope you can join us.
THE MOVIES THIS MONTH:
9.45 am Death of the Ladies’ Man
A carousing college professor’s life takes a series of unimaginable turns and all the old stories are given a new twist when he begins to have surreal hallucinations and learns he may not be long for this world.
10.00 am The Father
A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances , he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality. An Oscar winning performance by Anthony Hopkins.
10.15 am Six Minutes to Midnight
This film is based on the incredible true story about the Nazy high command daughters at a British boarding school, a glimpse into a little known and unsettling part of British history, starring Judi Dench.
Hope to see you all there.
Grace and Jennifer (Movie Group Co-convenors)

Ladies' Night Out - 'Grain' at Four Seasons
2021-05-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Grain Bar at the Four Seasons, 199 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening to enjoy a glass of wine or two together on the fourth Wednesday each month.
In May we are going to ‘Grain’.
About Grain
Drink where the locals drink at Sydney spirits and cocktail bar, Grain by Four Seasons Hotel Sydney.
Grain celebrates the fine craft of drinking, with a neighbourhood bar atmosphere, an extensive menu of boutique beers, carefully-crafted cocktails, one of Australia’s largest whisky selections, and some of Sydney’s best bar food.
Come and meet their team of passionate bartenders, who will show us through their menus, encourage us to try something new or delight us in mastering one of our favourites.
DATE: Wednesday 26 May 2021
TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
VENUE: Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta at swicniteout@gmail.com or on 0423 416 007
RSVP BY: 17 May 2021
TRANSPORT: Ferry, train, Bus to Circular Quay. Short walk from Wynyard station.

Challenging Walk - Kirribilli to Barangaroo
2021-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Kirribilli Foreshore, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Join us as we explore the city either side of the Harbour Bridge. We will start in Kirribilli and meander along the waterfront and through the suburb to the new walkway at HMAS Platypus. We will wander past Wendy Whiteley’s Garden and Luna Park before we walk across the bridge and wind our way down to Barangaroo via Observatory Hill. We will finish at King’s Wharf after enjoying the new coastal path at Barangaroo.
DATE: Tuesday 1 June 2021
TIME: 8.50am for a 9.00am start
VENUE: Kirribilli – the exact location will be advised to those who reply
RSVP TO: Elizabeth Gordon at melizabethgordon@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 28 May 2021
TRANSPORT: Train, ferry or bus to Milsons Point

Let's Do Lunch - Ripples at Chowder Bay (NOW FULL)
2021-06-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Ripples Chowder Bay, Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
This month enjoy a two course lunch with a Set Menu, which includes a glass of wine.
DATE: Thursday 3 June 2021
TIME: 12noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Ripples Restaurant at Chowder Bay, Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: $59 for 2 courses + glass of wine
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nolaholland92424@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 31 May 2021
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable to SWIC when booking. Advise Nola when paid please.
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: LDL Ripples + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Bus 111 from Mosman South Wharf to Chowder Bay. Bus 100 from Military Road – see NSW Transport (allow 14 min walking). Paid parking at Clifton Gardens car park.

Theatre Group - "The Cherry Orchard"
2021-06-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
A homecoming. A picnic. A party. A leavetaking.

It’s an uncertain time. Change is coming, you can sniff it in the air.
A family returns to a home that’s seen better days – but it still has its orchard. Precious, beautiful, but…in the way.
Chekhov’s great, last play needs no embellishment to describe our times. What orchards are we cutting down? What orchards are we planting?
Pamela Rabe leads a large cast from today’s Australia, in a classic as funny as it is profound. This promises to be one of the highlights of 2021.
I’ve wanted to do this for years. With a richly talented gang of actors and after the year we’ve all lived through…it’s time for this beautiful, celebratory, moving play. – Eamon Flack
Supported by the Chair’s Circle.
DATE: Thursday 3 June 2021
TIME: 7.30pm
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
TICKETS: Adults: (Left/Right Bank) $78; Seniors: (Left/Right Bank) $68 + Booking Fee. NOTE: Centre Bank tickets have sold out on this date.
Theatre Group Co-Convenors Cherry Spoor and Judith Nguyen have purchased seats K31 and K32.
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 downstairs at Belvoir St Theatre prior to the performance, at 6.30pm, where you can buy snacks and drinks at the bar.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: Friday 28 May 2021
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2021
To enable you to plan your diary for 2021, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group in 2021. 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

Day & Date
Play
Type
Theatre
Seats (Convenors)

Wed 14 July
The Woman in Black
Classic Ghost Story
Ensemble Theatre
E44, 45

Frid 20 Aug
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Adaptation of Oscar Wilde Classic
Roslyn Packer Theatre
A20, 21

Wed 15 Sept
A Chorus Line
Musical
Eternity Playhouse (Darlinghurst TC)
D3, 4

Tues 5 Oct
A Raisin in the Sun
Iconic American Drama
Wharf 1 Theatre
M8, 9

Tues 19 Oct
The Lifespan of a Fact
Comedy
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E21, 22

Tues 23 Nov
The Dismissal
Musical
Drama Theatre, Opera House
E23, 24
