Events

Do you want to try Green Tea Soba Noodles with Wagyu Beef served on a hot Japanese roof tile? This is exactly what we will be having when we go in May to the cosy and casual Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining, located in Pyrmont. Kawara Soba is a regional dish from Japan invented by a […]

Food can be a language shared between individuals and many different cultures.  For this monthly activity, we will discover how waves of migration changed the way Australians eat. We will learn the unique food stories and indulge in delicious hearty dishes of Lebanese, Vietnamese and Greek cuisine by visiting 7-8 exciting food spots in Bankstown. […]

This is one of Sydney’s best walks and a Challenging Walk favourite. We will start at Cremorne Point and follow the coastline around to Mosman, past Sirius Cove and Taronga Zoo, and then Bradley’s Head. We will then follow the path through to Chowder Bay and then up to Georges Heights to take in the […]

Approximately 5kms long, this is a scenic walk that starts at Echo Point and explores the Gordon and Moore’s Creeks.  This walk crosses a section of the Garigal National Park. Along the way we shall see great water views and sandstone coves. We shall be walking along a bush track with some inclines, so good […]

We will be making a floral arrangement to celebrate Mother’s Day. DATE: Friday 10 May 2019 TIME: 10.30am to 12.30pm (approx.) VENUE: Steph’s place, 12 Norman St, Concord, NSW 2137 COST: $40 per person (THIS IS FIRST IN FIRST SERVED, 5  PEOPLE ONLY) PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payment to my bank account (by Tuesday 7 May 2019) […]

NOTE: Due to Mother’s Day on Sunday 12 May, this month we will have Singles’ Saturday Brunch. If you are on your own and 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: Saturday 11 May 2019 (to be held […]

You are invited to attend SWIC’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council and the Woolcock Institute. SWIC member, Professor Judy Black AO, will be giving a short talk on the Woolcock Institute’s lung cancer research and treatment. Please join us in supporting ‘Beating Cancer’ with a cuppa, some tasty treats and great […]

Join us for a stroll steeped in history. We will meet at Circular Quay, walk along the foreshore towards the Overseas Passenger Terminal checking out any ocean liners that may be in port.  Our walk will continue past a row of former warehouses built in 1839 which were just a few years ago home to […]

For our fourth gathering of the year we are going to Bar Italia in Norton Street, Leichardt. A bustling restaurant open since the 1950s, Bar Italia offers traditional Italian cuisine in a rustic setting. It’s a popular place for pastas, serious coffee and a variety of gelato. DATE: 16 May 2019 TIME: 12.00 noon VENUE: […]

This month we are visiting Sydney’s favourite art house cinema, Palace Verona. The Palace offers a carefully curated selection of quality films in the heart of Paddington. There are four screens so we will meet at 5:30pm and can enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine prior to your chosen movie.  Closer to the […]

This month Theatre Group is going a little more light-hearted, with the Australian Premiere of Tom Wells’ funny and moving play, Folk, which brings together a classic trio of misfits with heart, humour and song. Sister Winnie is no ordinary nun. She’s feisty, irreverent and has a soft spot for a pint of Guinness. Her […]

We are excited to offer our Art and Culture enthusiasts an architectural tour of contemporary Sydney with award winning architect, Eoghan Lewis. This tour has been acknowledged by The Guardian UK as one of the world’s top ten architectural tours. We shall explore Sydney city and hear and see how political, economic and ecological forces […]

We have something different to offer members for the May monthly activity. In 2016-2017 Australia generated an estimated 67 million tonnes (Mt) of waste including 14.2 Mt of organics and 5.6 Mt of paper and cardboard. This is the equivalent of 2.7 tonnes per capita per year. However, we recycled 60 per cent of the […]

Hi to our Movie Group members Please find below details and times of the 3 newly released film choices on offer next Tuesday morning, 28 May. The date is always the 4th Tuesday morning of the month. The venue is always Dendy Cinema Opera Quays - next to Guylian Cafe and opposite Sydney Cove Oyster Bar, Circular Quay. Please bring name […]

For our May Special Activity we will have a guided tour of the Akira Isogawa Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum. Known for his fusion of Asian tradition with Australian ease, Akira Isogawa is one of our most loved and celebrated designers. This exhibition is the first to explore his career of more than 25 years, […]

Sir Stamford Hotel in Circular Quay takes its name from Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles – the founder of modern Singapore. Noted as a great statesman, he was instrumental in the expansion of the British Empire, which included introducing into the South East Asian region the tradition of enjoying a fine whisky. The ‘Highlander Bar’ […]