Events

The Movie Group meets on the 4th Tuesday morning each month to see a film at the Dendy Opera Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House). There are usually three films for members to choose from, and you will receive an email each month with details of the films and times – sent out in the week […]

  A Rare Opportunity A Special Combined Monthly Activity / Art and Culture Visit to Mahratta one of the finest Art Deco Mansions in Sydney and Enjoy a Devonshire Tea with Your SWIC Friends Tuesday 29 August 2017 Mahratta has been listed with the State Heritage Council and is acknowledged as one of the finest […]

We will take the Parramatta River ferry from Circular Quay to Olympic Park, and follow the trails through Homebush Bay and into the boardwalks through the wetlands and up to the observation tower. This is a one way walk which will finish at Concord West train station so public transport is recommended. This walk is […]

This is a short walk of approximately an hour, with no steps and a flat surface. We will meet at the Paddington Gate in Oxford Street, Paddington at 9.50am and continue our walk around the park. There are a few good options for a relaxing coffee or tea and a bite to eat; bookings not […]

Eastwood has become a hub for the best Korean restaurants so we will wander around this fascinating place and then stop for lunch at JONGA JIP - a nicely decked out, modern and casual place to eat your way through some delicious Korean cuisine. Venue: JONGA JIP – KOREAN, 13 Railway Parade, Eastwood, NSW 2122 […]

Every once and a while we all need a night out with like-minded ladies for a drink and a laugh! Come just for an hour, or come for the evening. This is a low key event just to get out and enjoy a bit of Sydney nightlife after work or some quick ‘adult-time’ before family […]

Please join us to sample traditional savoury, vegetarian and sweets delicacies from the Indian state of Gujarat. Gujarat has a population of more than 60 million and is located on the country’s western coast, on the Arabian Sea. The Indian delights will be prepared by long time SWIC member Usha Modi. Usha’s family roots are […]

This is a beautiful 6km walk taking in the area around Vaucluse House, with gorgeous views and interesting historic sites and parks. We will walk along good paths, slight inclines and steps in some parts. Towards the end of the walk there is one steep hill, Cambridge Rd, which will take about 7 minutes to […]

This month we have been honoured to be invited to visit the studio of Ruth Burgess. Ruth Burgess is an eminent Australian woodcut and wood engraving artist. Ruth will explain her artistic practice and demonstrate her printing method. Her studio is situated beside her home which was designed by Philip Cox and built in the […]

Sappho Bookstore & Café is an eclectic bookstore in a lovely old Victorian house in Glebe. The Café is in the quirky courtyard at the back of the bookshop. Menu: home made soups, BLTs, warm chicken salads etc. Daily specials. DATE: Thursday 21 September TIME: 12noon to approx 2.00pm VENUE: Sappho Books & Café, 51 […]

The films for 26 September 2017 at the Dendy Opera Quays cinemas are at the following times: 10.00am - Victoria & Abdul 10.40am - The Dinner 10.45am - The Lovers Please decide which film you wish to see and  buy your own ticket. We usually meet in the foyer before the films. Afterwards we  go for […]

Our September Special Activity is a tour of the Sydney Jewish Museum. The guided tour of the Museum will commence at 1.00pm. This tour is being held in the afternoon as the museum conducts tours for school children in the mornings. It was suggested that we meet at 12.00noon at their cafe and have a light lunch which […]