Sydney Womens International Club

International Morning Tea - Italian - FULL - Waitlist
2024-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Home of Iolanda Capodanno, Unit 8/38 Darling Point Rd, Darling Point, NSW, 2027, Australia
Who doesn’t love Italy. Art, culture, food, wine, architecture, history, fashion and the most stunning scenery. From cities to dreamy islands and picture-book villages it has it all. Please join us at the home of Iolanda Capodanno to celebrate the Italian culture.
DATE: Monday 24 June 2024
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Home of Iolanda Capodanno, Unit 8/38 Darling Point Road, Darling Point 2027( On the ground floor right hand side)
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: Judy King at famking@bigpond.com
RSVP BY: Monday 17 June 2024 – Maximum 20 people so be quick to sign up.
TRANSPORT: Limited parking available in Darling Point Rd. Edgecliff closest station. Bus 324

Bridge (ES)
2024-06-24 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-07-01 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-07-08 13:15 - 16:15 | Double Bay Chapel (Ground Floor), cnr Cross St and Transvaal Ave, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2028, Australia
The Eastern Suburbs Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.15pm – 4.15pm, on the ground floor of the Double Bay Chapel located in the courtyard behind Indigo Cafe, cnr Cross St and Transvaal Ave, Double Bay.
For further information contact the Convenor, Sally Hochfeld on 0419 191 592 or at sally.hochfeld@gmail.com

Bridge (NS)
2024-06-24 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-07-01 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-07-08 13:15 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
The North Shore Bridge group meets on Monday afternoons at 1p.m. for a prompt 1.15 start at Northbridge Golf Club, 296 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge with a playing fee of $2 to cover costs.
Please note: this is a minimum Intermediate standard bridge group; and in order to play it is necessary to also be a social member of Northbridge Golf Club (the cost is $20 per year). To register to play please contact the Convenor Jilly Clout Fraser at jillyclout@gmail.com

French Conversation
2024-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | NSW
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Corinne Drouin, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to ‘polish up’ their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots. Our conversations are relaxed and friendly. All levels welcome.
If you wish to join us, please contact us at:
coquelin.fr@gmail.com or cdrouin.au@gmail.com
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: To be advised to attendees
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Françoise at coquelin.fr@gmail.com and Corinne at cdrouin.au@gmail.com

German Cake and Coffee
2024-06-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Home of Anne-Marie Giles, 26 Yaralla St, Newtown, NSW, 2042, Australia
Come and join us for a good cup of German coffee and homemade traditional German cake. No need to be able to speak German.
DATE: 25 June 2024

TIME: 3.00pm – 4.00 pm

VENUE: Anne Giles home, 26 Yaralla Street, Newtown NSW 2042 corner house in a cul de sac.
M: 0432 162 583
Email: annemarie.eitler@gmail.com

COST: $5 please pay cash at the venue

RSVP: Anne Giles
M: 0432 162 583
Email: annemarie.eitler@gmail.com
TRANSPORT: Train MacDonaldtown or Newtown
Bus 423 426 430 from Martin Place or Central, stop on King Street after Queen Street near IGA
Car: very limited parking space

Golf (ES)
2024-06-26 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-06-26 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-07-03 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-03 08:15 - 12:00 | 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

Book Group
2024-06-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-07-09 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 Convenors are
Suzie Canham (NS) – 0414-834471 email: canhamsuzie@aapt.net.au
Wendy Phillips (ES) – 0419-273882 email: wendyphillips46@gmail.com

Tennis (ES)
2024-06-27 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

Monthly Activity: Sub Base Platypus Tour - North Sydney
2024-06-27 10:45 - 12:00 | Sub base Platypus, 120 High St, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney hasn’t always been a community recreation and work hub. Previously, the historic waterfront site hosted a gas works, torpedo factory and submarine base.
From the late 1900s until the end of the 20th century, the site met the energy needs of Sydney’s North Shore (1877-1937) and contributed to the defence of Australia (1942-1999).
Eager to journey through this layered history? This 60-minute tour is an opportunity to explore a historic destination that was off-limits to the public for 140+ years!
Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore the lower and upper levels of Sub Base Platypus, including the Torpedo Factory Precinct.
Unveiled in September 2023, this contemporary precinct boasts a decommissioned Mark VIII torpedo, amongst other historical artefacts, as well a sweeping view of Neutral Bay and an original, three-piece artwork that celebrates Country.
DATE: Thursday 27 June 2024
TIME: 10.45am for an 11.00am start
Finish: 12.00 pm
MEET: The tour meets at the blue torpedo on Level 2 of the car park area (on the High Street side). It is also fully accessible. There is a lift on site as well if needed.
COST: $16 per adult
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Sub Base Platypus June24
Caren Trafford, Monthly Activity Organiser
RSVP BY: 20 June 2024. Please include your mobile phone 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: Sub Base Platypus: and your initial and Surname

Further Details:

Please come dressed for all weather. Tours will depart in all weather conditions unless it is deemed unsafe to do so.
Please ensure you have checked the Sydney Ferry timetable to ensure you arrive on time if you are arriving via ferry: Ferry | transportnsw.info
There is limited, unmetered street parking on High Street. Paid parking is available in the High Street car park between 7am and 9pm daily. Entry is via 120 High Street. Visitors are permitted to park their vehicles up to a maximum of 3 hours per day. The first hour is free and a $5 fee applies per subsequent hour.
Please let us know in advance if anyone attending the tour has accessibility issues, so we can accommodate accordingly.

Find information about Sub Base Platypus here: Visit Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney | Harbour Trust

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2024-06-27 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-04 13:00 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
Mahjong is played every Thursday afternoon at two venues – one on the north shore and one in the eastern suburbs. Newcomers are very welcome and we are happy to teach the game. No equipment is necessary.
North Shore Mahjong is played on Thursday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at the Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge NSW 2063. The Convenor is Karyn Butler and her contact details are 0405 448 775 or karynbutler@bigpond.com

Eastern Suburbs Mahjong is played on Thursday afternoons from 1.30pm at the home of Anne Porter, 35 Paddington Street, Paddington. The hostess usually emails during the week with a reminder of venue details and to ascertain numbers. The Convenor is Anne Porter, and her contact details are 0418 965 175 or annegporter@me.com

Golf (NS)
2024-06-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Warringah Golf Club, 397 Condamine Street, North Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
The North Shore Golf Group plays 9 holes at Warringah Golf Club on Friday mornings.
Tee off is at 9.30am and play finishes at 11.30am – 12noon, followed by sociable coffee and snacks.
Cost: $25 and $21 for Seniors.
Clubs, buggy and cart hire are available at the Pro shop. Golf lessons are also available.
The Convenor is Mariella Fraser, 0403 707 237, mariella.fraser@gmail.com
Mariella sends participants an email on Wednesday and members are asked to reply by Thursday afternoon ONLY if attending.

German Conversation - Note change of venue from June 2024
2024-06-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over a cup of coffee, aimed at those who want to practise their German and those who enjoy staying in touch with their mother tongue. Meetings are on the fourth Friday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
If you’d like to join the German Conversation group contact Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.com.
DATE: Fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Jam Café, level 1, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, 1-3 Brady St, Mosman.
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Accessible by car with parking in Bridgepoint parking station or by bus to Spit Junction on Military Road, Mosman.

Tennis (NS)
2024-07-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Cammeray Tennis Club, Cnr Ernest Street & Park Ave, Cammeray, Sydney, NSW, 2062, Australia
Start the week with a lively game of tennis with SWIC’s north shore group.
We meet every Monday morning from 9.00am – 10.30am at the Cammeray Tennis Club.
The Convenor, Julie Reading, can be contacted at 0438 195 414 or reading.julie@gmail.com
Cost – $10, payable on the day.

Evening Book Group
2024-07-01 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. See the Noticeboard for the 2026 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
COST: Pay for your own drinks (and food if you wish to eat)
TRANSPORT:
By Bus: Oxford St is serviced by multiple bus routes
By Car: Street Parking is readily available in the area
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Convenor, Caroline Frangopoulos, at cmfrangopoulos@gmail.com or swiceveningbookclub@gmail.com

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Challenging Walk – Cremorne Point to Balmoral Beach
2024-07-02 09:20 - 14:00 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This walk commences at Cremorne Point Wharf. It takes us past Mosman Bay, Little Sirius Cove and Taronga Zoo. We then take in Bradley’s Head and Chowder Bay before walking through Sydney Harbour National Park and reaching our final destination at Balmoral. It is a bit over 11 kms and will probably take 3.5-4 hours. You are welcome to join us for part of this walk and depart at any point. Note you must not be carrying any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace
DATE: Tuesday 2 July 2024
TIME: 9:20 – 2:00 approximate (includes time for lunch but excludes return travel time)
VENUE: Circular Quay – arrive 9:20 at the wharf to catch the 9:30 am ferry arriving at Cremorne Point by 9:40. If you intend to join us from Cremorne Point, please be there no later than 9:40 and inform the leader beforehand.
COST: Bring a packed lunch and we will find a spot to eat whilst enjoying the views which this walk offers.
RSVP TO: Email: SWICchallengewalk@gmail.com.
LEADER: Sue Jamieson
RSVP BY: Thursday 27 June 2024
TRANSPORT: Ferry from Circular Quay to Cremorne Point. The 238 buses from Raglan Street at The Esplanade return to Taronga Zoo Wharf, offering a ferry return to Circular Quay. The 114 buses also leave Raglan Street at The Esplanade, going to Spit Junction, Military Road. From there you can catch the B-line to Wynyard. There are some other transport options that involve a 12-15 mins walk before catching a bus which are provided in the Transport NSW Trip Planner.

Tennis (ES)
2024-07-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Cooper Park Tennis Courts, 1 Bunna Place, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
The eastern suburbs Tennis Group plays doubles every Thursday morning from 10.00-11.30am at Cooper Park, Double Bay – except during school holidays. We usually have two courts reserved for us. We are a relaxed and friendly group, but you need to know the basics and have played tennis before.
If you’d like to join us, please email the Convenor – Judy Black – judy.black@sydney.edu.au

Rummikub / Canasta
2024-07-05 11:30 - 14:30 | Rose Bay Club, 1 Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay, NSW, Australia
Rummikub and Canasta are a lot of fun to play and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. There is the possibility of lunch and light refreshments.
DATE: Friday 5 July 2024
TIME: 11.30am – 2.30pm
VENUE: Club Rose bay, 1 Vickery Avenue, Rose bay
COST: Refreshments at members cost
RSVP TO: Lynette Sanchez / Maureen Trost-Black
Lynette Sanchez – ph 0418220605 lynettesanchez1@icloud.com
Maureen Trost-Black – ph text 0455373802 or trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday prior to the Friday game
TRANSPORT: Parking is available near the Rose Bay Club
Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Buses run past the club.

Craft Group
2024-07-05 12:00 - 16:00 | NSW
The SWIC Craft Group (which is actually a ‘needlecraft’ group) meets on the first Friday of the month from March to December. At the beginning of the year the group has a voluntary ‘show and tell’ of work by those who wish to do so.
Meetings are held in the homes of those members who are able to host. The format is ‘Open House’ from 12noon to 4.00pm and members are welcome to come for an hour, or two, or the whole afternoon. Afternoon tea is provided and members put $4 in the kitty to help cover the hostess’s expenses.
The group’s craft interests include knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, quilting, patchwork and tapestry. Usually members bring along their own needlework project, but there is a supply of yarn to knit and crochet into squares for charity projects.
Contact the Convenor, Rosemary Sullivan at rsulliva@comcen.com.au for further information.

Sketchbook mid-year bonus session
2024-07-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Caffe Gigi, Circular Quay East, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Due to members’ demand, we are holding an additional meeting in July (given there are 5 Tuesdays that month). Sketchbook is 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 9 July 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Caffe Gigi, kiosk 1/14 Cirque Quay East, Sydney 2000 NSW
COST: refreshments purchased by participants at own cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes, mkbrookes@outlook.com
RSVP BY: 7 July 2024
TRANSPORT: Buses, ferries, train to Circular Quay. The meeting point is near Wharf 2

North Shore Evening Book Club - Change of Venue
2024-07-09 17:30 - 19:30 | LB Restaurant, View Hotel, North Sydney, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, NSW
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2024.
In July 2024 this will be held on 2nd Tuesday – 9 July
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the LB Restaurant, View Hotel, 17 Blue St, North Sydney
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 from July to December 2024:

Date
Book
Author

Tuesday 9 July
The Binding
Bridget Collins

Tuesday 6 August
The Making of a Major Motion Picture
Tom Hanks and R Sikoryak

Tuesday 3 September
Island of Sea Woman
Lisa See

Tuesday 1 October
The Keeper of Lost Things
Ruth Hogan

Tuesday 5 November
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Gabrielle Zevin

Tuesday 3 December
The Four Winds
Kristin Hannah
