Go Saturday - The Rocks Discovery Museum
2018-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Rocks Discovery Museum, Kendall Lane, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Keen to find out more about early Australian settler history? Join us for the latest Go Saturday adventure which will start at ‘The Rocks Discovery Museum’ housed in a restored 1850s sandstone warehouse. Exhibitions here will allow you to delve into The Rocks checked past before we have afternoon tea at the ‘Tea Cosy’, a Rocks institution housed in a 1870s heritage listed building.
DATE: Saturday 25 August 2018
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
VENUE: The Rocks Discovery Museum, Kendall Lane (enter via Argyle Street), The Rocks, NSW 2000
COST: Museum free, Tea Cosy at your own expense
PAYMENT: Payable on the day at Tea Cosy
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 23 August
TRANSPORT: Make your own way there. Meet outside the main entrance at The Rocks Discovery Museum at 2.00pm.
Websites:
https://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-discovery-museum/
http://theteacosy.com.au/about-us/

Movie Group
2018-08-28 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
VENUE: Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House)
COST: Please buy your ticket when you arrive at the theatre
RSVP: Iolanda Capodanno and Grace Mroz are the new Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP – just come along. Meet before the film in the foyer of the cinema
APRES FILM (Optional): We go for a coffee or light lunch to the upstairs section of the City Extra Cafe opposite the Circular Quay Ferry Terminals
Movies for Tuesday 28 August 2018 are shown below.
09.45am: C’est La Vie! (1hr 56m)
10.00am: Book Club (1hr 44m)
10.00am: The Wife (1hr 44m)
C’EST LA VIE!
M: Comedy
The masterminds behind the runaway success The Intouchables are back with C’EST LA VIE!
After organising hundreds of events over 30 years, Max is close to throwing in the towel. The latest nightmare for the irritable planner is a magnificent wedding reception in a 17th century château, where he thinks he has put together all the ingredients to make the party a success. However as the celebrations get underway everything goes wrong.
He must deal with a volatile, foul-mouthed assistant, missing staff, rebellious waiters, an egocentric groom, broken electrical system and substitute DJ, turning every moment of joy and emotion into a disaster ending in chaos. Can Max and his team pull things together to make the party memorable for all the right reasons?
**This film is French with English subtitles
Cast: Jean-Pierre Bacri, Gilles Lellouche, Jean-Paul Rouve, Vincent Macaigne
Director: Eric Toledano
Release date: 16 August 2018

BOOK CLUB
M: Romance Comedy
The next chapter is always the best.
Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club.
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen
Director: Bill Holderman
Release date: 23 August 2018

THE WIFE
M:Drama
Secrets lie between the lines…
Behind any great man, there’s always a greater woman. Joan Castleman (Glenn Close) has spent forty years sacrificing her own talent, dreams and ambition to support her charismatic, philandering husband Joe (Jonathan Pryce) and his brilliant literary career. Their faithful pact reaches breaking point on the eve of his being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. THE WIFE is an emotional journey of self-discovery and liberation.
Cast: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons
Director: Björn Runge
Release date: 2 August 2018

Ladies Night Out - Grain Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel
2018-08-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Grain Bar at the Four Seasons, 199 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Drink where the locals drink at Sydney spirits and cocktail bar, ‘Grain’ Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel in 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 on in and meet the team of passionate bartenders, who will show us through our menus, encourage us to try something new or delight us in mastering one of our favourites.
DATE: Wednesday 29 August 2018
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street , Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food at the Bar
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta on mobile 0423 416 007 or swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 24 August 2018
TRANSPORT: Train or Ferry to Circular Quay.

Special Activity - High Tea at Boronia House, Mosman
2018-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Boronia House, 624 Military Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Boronia House was built in 1885. It is a mansion built in the Victorian style and is heritage listed.
The High Tea experience includes a selection of light breads, sophisticated savoury bites, homemade scones with double cream and jam, delightful desserts and cakes. Served with a choice of a T2 tea or coffee.
DATE: Thursday 30 August 2018
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
VENUE: Boronia House, 624 Military Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088
COST: $38.50 pp
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments page on 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
RSVP TO: Eleanor Evans at eleanorevans01@gmail.com Mobile: 0424 380 801
Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements.
RSVP BY: 16 August 2018
TRANSPORT:
By Car: There is free parking available at Bridgepoint shopping centre in Brady Street just around the corner from Boronia House – 2 hours on the ground level and 3 hours on the lower ground.
By Bus: There are several buses that depart from the city direct to Mosman from Carrington Street, the B1 from stand B and 180, 247 and 245 from stand A. The M30 departs from Clarence Street Stand T. The journey takes approximately 20mins. From North Sydney the 229 or 230 leaves from Blue St Stand D and takes around 20-25 mins. Look for the Mosman Hotel, Office Works or Bridgepoint shopping centre and get off the bus there.

Challenging Walk - Meadowbank to Parramatta
2018-09-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Meadowbank Ferry Terminal, Bowden Street, Meadowbank, New South Wales, 2114, Australia
Important Notice Jenny and Sue are both away for this walk and Elizabeth Gordon has kindly agreed to lead it.
The Meadowbank to Parramatta Walk commences at Meadowbank Ferry Wharf, and follows the northern side of the Parramatta River passing through a number of parks and reserves, under Silverwater Bridge and on to Rydalmere (John Street) Wharf. The route continues below the former Female Orphan School, now part of the University of Western Sydney, before crossing over the bridge at James Ruse Drive and then heading west to Parramatta Wharf, with an optional further walk to Government House. 10/12km. It is an easy, flat walk mostly along shared cycle/pathways with no steps or uneven surfaces. There are many places to eat in Parramatta and options to take the ferry/train/bus back to the city.
COST: None.
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode goodejenny@msn.com
RSVP BY: Friday August 31st 2018. Please note Jenny will be interstate after August 31st and so this is a real deadline as she will need to pass walkers details on to the contact point on the day.
TRANSPORT: Detailed instructions will be sent out nearer the time to those who register for the walk
Bowden St, Meadowbank NSW 2114

Stephanie's Floral Art Class - Spring Flowers
2018-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Stephanie Light, 12 Norman Street, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
Spring has sprung, so we shall do Spring flowers!
DATE: Friday 7 September 2018
TIME: 10.00am – 12 noon approx.
VENUE: 12 Norman Street, Concord NSW 2137
COST: $40 per person (this is on a first in first served basis as I can only do five people in my home at one time, with money to be deposited by Monday 3 September 2018
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Credit to my bank account – Mrs Stephanie Light
BSB No: 032-002
Account No: 562994
Description: flowers + your initial
RSVP TO: stephlight18@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 3 September, stating that $40 has been credited to my account
TRANSPORT: Own to 12 Norman St Concord

International Morning Tea - Indonesian (WAIT LIST)
2018-09-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Neutral Bay, 2089, Australia
This event is now full. If you wish please contact Jill and place your name on the wait list.
Located among ancient trading routes and rich with botanical resources, the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands has attracted traders, adventurers and pirates, from all over the world throughout its history. Indonesia has more than 300 ethnic groups, and each region is home to distinctive cuisines and flavours, many of which can be traced back through an exciting history with influences from both east and west. The country’s soil and climate support a number of agricultural crops, with rice being Indonesia’s most important staple food. Dated back as early as 2300 B.C, rice normally accompanies every meal and is often the main ingredient for desserts and beverages.
Kesty and Muljono Pringgoharjono moved back to Sydney, Muljono’s home town, in January 2018, after international postings in five countries in 19 years. Kesty, who loves rice and never failed to take her rice cooker wherever she lived, co-authored a cultural travel book, The Centhini Story, The Javanese Journey of Life (https://www.amazon.com/Centhini-Story-Javanese-Journey-original/dp/9812329757) and a cook book, Selamat Makan (Bon Appetite in Indonesian) which was shortlisted for the prestigious Gourmand Book Award in 2016 under the Culinary Travel category. (http://www.cookbookfair.com/index.php/gourmand-awards/winners-2016/cookbooks-and-food-culture-shortlist-2016)
DATE: Tuesday 11 September 2018
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Neutral Bay 2089
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson – Watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 4 September 2018. Limited numbers so please RSVP early.
TRANSPORT:
Street parking – street parking is available in Raymond and surrounding streets.
Bus Transport – buses depart regularly from Wynyard Station, Carrington Street Stand B. Alight at Neutral Bay Junction, Military Road (near Oaks Hotel). It’s a 10 min downhill walk.

Explore Sydney Walk - Lane Cove National Park, River Walk
2018-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Lane Cove National Park, Sydney, NSW, 2067, Australia
This walk is approximately 6–7 kms along the river path starting at Fuller’s Bridge. There are some steep inclines and steps but it is a mainly flat bush walk. We shall continue along the track until we reach Scenic Drive. From there we will walk along the road back to where we started at Fuller’s Bridge. Good walking shoes are required.
DATE: Wednesday 12 September 2018
TIME: Approx. 10.00am – 12.00pm (maybe a little after)
VENUE: Exact Meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense (venue to be advised)
RSVP TO: swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Saturday 8 September 2018
TRANSPORT: By bus to be advised or car parking available

Art & Culture - Visit to the National Art School (NAS) - WAIT LIST
2018-09-18 10:30 - 13:30 | National Art School, Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010,
Guided Tour of the Old Darlinghurst Gaol (now NAS)
Guided Tour of the Current Exhibition- National Art – Part 1
We are excited to offer our Art and Culture enthusiasts the opportunity to visit The Old Darlinghurst Gaol (now NAS) and The National Arts School Gallery.
The old gaol site has been repurposed and is now one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. The buildings showcase some of Sydney’s oldest and best preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture. The National Art School Gallery is situated in what was the “A” wing of the old Gaol. The original building c 1841 was completely refurbished in 2006 to serve its new role as the NAS Gallery.
We commence our visit with the lively historical ‘Old Darlinghurst Gaol Tour’ that sheds light on the fascinating history of the site. Following a morning tea break we are being hosted at NAS Gallery by Judith Blackall, Gallery Manager and Curator. Judith will be our guide for the current exhibition- National Art –Part 1. This exhibition comprises works by 50 National Art School Alumni – 1947–2018, (spanning 7 decades). Included are works by Charles Blackman OBE; Ken Done AM; Reg Mobassa; Peter Powditch AM: Leslie Rice; Tim Storrier AM.
At the conclusion of the Gallery visit you may wish to continue exploring the site however there is no access to classrooms or studios.
DATE: Tuesday 18 September 2018
TIME: 10.30 am – 1.30pm Gaol Tour: 10.30 – 11.30am; Morning Tea: 11.30 -12.20pm; Current Exhibition Guided Tour: 12.30 – 1.30pm
VENUE: Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia NAS Ph: 9339 8686
MEETING PLACE: Meet at 10.25am just inside the main entrance in Forbes Street. The Hang Out Café is close by.
COST: $25.00- includes your Old Darlinghurst Gaol History Tour and a donation to the NAS Gallery for the Exhibition Tour.
Morning Tea at Hangout Student Café is at your own expense.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on Day. Please have correct money.
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com by 10 September 2018
Please Note: this event is limited to 25 members. We suggest that you RSVP early.
Please Be Advised that SWIC has had to pre-pay for the guided Gaol Tour therefore cancellations after the closing date will need to be paid unless your place can be filled by a member on the waitlist.
TRANSPORT: Public Transport recommended- there is no parking on campus.
By Bus: NAS is a two minute walk from Oxford Street bus stops- alight at Taylor Square and walk down Forbes Street.
By Train: NAS is a five minute walk from Kings Cross Rail Station, or a 10 minute walk from Museum Station in the CBD.

Short Walk - Centennial Park
2018-09-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Centennial Park, Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW, 2021, Australia
Join us for a gentle walk around one of the country’s finest parks. Covering almost 190 hectares it was declared as a park in 1888, and was the site for the signing of Australia’s Federation on 1 January 1901. The walk around the park is about 4kms, and is flat, with no steps.
Meet at the Paddington Gate (junction of Oxford Street, Lang Street and Moore Park Road) at 10.30am.
There are plenty of coffee shops in the park.
DATE: Wednesday 19 September 2018
TIME: 10.30am-11.30am
VENUE: Grand Ave, Centennial Park, NSW 2021
COST: Coffee at own expense
RSVP TO: Christine Powell on cpowell40@live.com.au or 0439-840944
RSVP BY: Friday 14 September
TRANSPORT: There is plenty of parking in the park, and most buses from the city heading to Bondi Junction go past the park.

Cafe Society - Lunch in Private Home at Double Bay
2018-09-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Bring a plate to share. Nola will suggest a menu & wine for members to bring.
DATE: Thursday 20 September 2018
TIME: 12noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Private home of a SWIC member – address TBA upon receiving RSVP
COST: Spend around $15 pp for your shopping
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nolaholland92424@gmail.com
RSVP BY: ASAP – Hostess requested limit of 14 guests
TRANSPORT: Bus 325 from Park St, City. Train to Edgecliff, then bus that runs along New South Head Rd to Double Bay.
2 hour street parking OR nearby Woolworths – first hour free then pay

Movie Group
2018-09-25 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
VENUE: Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House)
COST: Please buy your ticket when you arrive at the theatre
RSVP: Iolanda Capodanno and Grace Mroz are the Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP – just come along. Meet before the film in the foyer of the cinema
APRES FILM (Optional): We go for a coffee or light lunch to the upstairs section of the City Extra Cafe opposite the Circular Quay Ferry Terminals
Movies for 25 September are shown below.
1.10.00am: Book Club (1hr 44m)
2.10.10am: Ladies in Black (1hr 49m)
3.11.00am: The Insult (1hr 54m)
1.BOOK CLUB M:Romance/Comedy (1hr 44m)
The next chapter is always the best.
Diane (Diane Keaton) is recently widowed after 40 years of marriage, Vivian (Jane Fonda) enjoys her men with no strings attached, Sharon (Candice Bergen) is still working through her decades-old divorce, and Carol’s (Mary Steenburgen) marriage is in a slump after 35 years. The lives of these four lifelong friends are turned upside down after reading the infamous “50 Shades of Grey,” catapulting them into a series of outrageous life choices.
Cast:Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen
Director:Bill Holderman
Release date: 23 August 2018

LADIES IN BLACK PG:Drama/Comedy (1hr 49mins)

Adapted from the bestselling novel by Madeleine St John, Ladies in Black is an alluring and tender-hearted comedy drama about the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney.
Set in the summer of 1959, when the impact of European migration and the rise of women’s liberation is about to change Australia forever, a shy schoolgirl (Lisa) takes a summer job at the prestigious Sydney department store, Goode’s. There she meets the ‘ladies in black’, who will also change her life. Beguiled and influenced by Magda, the vivacious manager of the high-fashion floor, and befriended by fellow sales ladies Patty and Fay, Lisa is awakened to a world of possibilities. As Lisa grows from a bookish schoolgirl to a glamorous and positive young woman, she herself becomes a catalyst for a cultural change in everyone’s lives.
Cast: Rachael Taylor, Julia Ormond, Angourie Rice, Ryan Corr
Director: Bruce Beresford
Release date: 20 September 2018

THE INSULTM Drama/Court (1hr 54m)

Words Change Everything
In today’s Beirut, an insult blown out of proportions finds Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, in court. From secret wounds to traumatic revelations, the media circus surrounding the case puts Lebanon through a social explosion, forcing Toni and Yasser to reconsider their lives and prejudices.
Cast: Adel Karam, Kamel El Basha, Rita Hayek, Christine Choueiri
Director: Ziad Doueiri
Release date: 30 August 2018
(This film is in Arabic with English subtitles)
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE- 2018: Best Foreign Language Film
WINNER- 2018 SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL: Audience Award (Best Film)
WINNER- 2018 AFI FESTIVAL: Audience Award (Best Film)
WINNER- 2017 VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Silver Lion (Best Actor)

Leura Spring Gardens Festival (WAIT LIST)
2018-09-26 08:00 - 18:00 | Leura, Blue Mountains, Sydney, NSW, 2780, Australia
Beatrice de Lucey (Special Activities) and Naseem Walton (Ladies Who Lunch) have organised a combined coach trip to visit gardens opened especially for SWIC members, a week before the gardens open to the general public in Leura in the Blue Mountains.
This is open to all SWIC members and is on a ‘First Payment First Served’ basis. There will be a Waiting List once we have reached the coach capacity. As the coach trip is subsidised by SWIC, this trip is for SWIC members only.
We would like to know the number of SWIC members for this trip as soon as possible both for the coach and for the lunch venue.
DATE: 26 September 2018
COST: $60.00 per person, which includes the coach and the gardens we will visit. Lunch will at members’ own expense and Naseem is sourcing venues which can cater for a large group such as ours.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card on the Payments page 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: Leura + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Beatrice de Lucey at bde11306@tpg.com.au – 0422 350 834
RSVP BY: Friday 14 September 2018
Once you have paid for the trip, please email Beatrice with your payment receipt from your bank

Ladies Night Out - Zeta Bar at the Hilton
2018-09-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Zeta Bar, Level 4, Hilton, 488 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Zeta Bar offers an exclusive terrace escape in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, overlooking Queen Victoria Building. Sample award-winning cocktails crafted by Zeta mixologists and discover how we push the boundaries of Sydney’s cocktail culture.
DATE: Wednesday 26 September 2018
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: Zeta Bar, Level 4, Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street, Sydney 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food at the Bar
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta on 0423 416 007 or swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 24 September 2018
TRANSPORT: Train or Bus to Town hall

'Calamity Jane' at Belvoir Theatre (SOLD OUT)
2018-09-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
This was a smash hit at the Hayes Theatre last year. There’s a bar on stage, a single piano, and Virginia Gay giving an un-be-liev-able performance. We already know this one is brilliant. Don’t miss it.
We have a booking for only 20 tickets so please RSVP as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
DATE: Friday 28 September 2018
TIME: Commences at 8.00pm
VENUE: Belvoir Street Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
COST: $62.00 per person based on group booking
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments page 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: Belvoir + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Eleanor Evans at steffan.eleanor@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 7 September 2018 although we request that you please RSVP as soon as possible as we have limited seats and if we wish to increase the ticket numbers we will need to do so quickly
TRANSPORT: https://belvoir.com.au/visiting-belvoir/location-transport/

Go Saturday - North Head Quarantine Station
2018-09-29 14:00 - 16:00 | North Head Quarantine Station, 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2095, Australia
North Head Quarantine Station is a truly unique destination which is an enduring part of Sydney’s history! Located in beautiful Sydney Harbour National Park, this historical site was the first port of call for migrants to Australia. Now this heritage site houses a museum comprising thousands of artefacts unique to the North Head Quarantine Station and tells the stories of life in quarantine.
DATE: Saturday 29 September 2018
TIME: 2.00pm-4.00pm.
VENUE: 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly NSW 2095
COST: Museum free
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 27 September
TRANSPORT: Make your own way there. Meet outside the Visitor Centre’s main entrance by 2.00pm. Email Sian for details on ferry options.
Website: https://www.qstation.com.au/q-station.html

LABOUR DAY
2018-10-01 | NSW

Challenging Walk - Greenwich Wharf to Lavender Bay (WALK NOW FULL - no more RSVPs please)
2018-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Greenwich Point Ferry Wharf, Lower Serpentine Road, Greenwich, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
We will take the ferry from Circular Quay to Greenwich. Following the coastline where possible, our route will take us around Wollstonecraft, Gore Cove, Balls Head and Berry’s Bay and on to McMahons Point and Lavender Bay.
This walk is approximately 12 km and has a number of stairs.
DATE: Tuesday 2 October 2018
TIME: 9.00am -12noon
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode goodejenny@msn.com or Sue Gunter susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: 26 September 2018

International Morning Tea - South Africa (WAIT LIST)
2018-10-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Riverview, Sydney, NSW, 2066, Australia
Join us this month for a taste of South Africa hosted by Ann Beck. Ann grew up in South Africa and moved to Australia 32 years ago. South Africa is often referred to as ‘The Rainbow Nation’ to describe the country’s multicultural diversity, where 11 official languages are spoken. Ann will talk briefly about the school/community she is involved with, helping the disadvantaged 25 years after the end of apartheid. Ann would appreciate a little help with catering. If there are any members willing to assist please contact me by email.
DATE: Tuesday 9 October 2018
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Riverview (address will be sent to those who RSVP)
COST: No Cost
RSVP TO: Eva Voordouw – eva.voordouw@icloud.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 2 October 2018
TRANSPORT: By Car – plenty of street parking or Uber

Monthly Activity - Botanical Enigma: The Calyx
2018-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
As an extra activity in this five-week month we are going to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens where spring flowers should be at their best. The Calyx opened in 2017. Designed by PTW Architects with landscape architecture by McGregor Coxall, it presents a striking geometric volume that is a protective layer and a lens that frames cinematic moments. Of further interest – the Calyx presents the most devious plants in the plant world.
The Calyx will re-open on 1 October with a new display – ‘Plants with Bite’ – and anyone who knows this place will know what a show they put on. If you haven’t been before, you are in for a real treat. There is a café where we can have lunch or coffee.
DATE: Tuesday 16 October 2018
TIME: 10.00am – 12noon
VENUE: Meet at The Customs House at Circular Quay at 9.50am and walk up to the gardens – or meet at the entrance to the Calyx
COST: A gold coin donation at the Calyx. Refreshments at own expense
TRANSPORT: Train, Bus or Ferry
RSVP TO: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au – 0422 350834
RSVP BY: Friday 12 October 2018

Short Walk - A Meander Around Balmoral Beach
2018-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Balmoral Beach, Balmoral, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join us for a gentle walk at one of Sydney’s popular beaches. We will walk along the waterfront, round the oval, on the boardwalk and even on an island. The walk will be flat and 2-3km in length. If you are interested in extending the walk, I can give you some options.
DATE: Wednesday 17 October 2018
TIME: 10.00am – 11.00am
VENUE: Balmoral Beach, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Coffee at own expense
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh on president.swicsydney@gmail.com or 0406-423304
RSVP BY: Sunday 14 October 2018
TRANSPORT: Plenty of parking, both paid and unpaid. Ferry to Taronga Zoo and 238 bus down to Balmoral, 245 bus from Wynyard or 257 bus from Chatswood

Cafe Society - Pier 8
2018-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Pier 8, 23 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, NSW, 2060, Australia
Casual Lunch at Pier 8 Cafe. Tucked away on the former industrial Pier 8-9, the Pier 8 Cafe has been one of Sydney’s best kept secrets. Sweeping views of Sydney Harbour. Funky atmosphere with leather Chesterfield sofas, Turkish Kilim rugs on the 100 year old wooden floor & masses of succulents in pots all around the huge room.
A few examples from the Menu. Tempura fish+ garden salad, fries $20. Soup of the day +sourdough $17. Mediterranean Veg stack $18. Smoked salmon & Quinoa salad $19. Various wraps $15.5 (Grilled or Tandoori Chicken, Beef or Smoked Beef). Moroccan Chicken Burger. Wine by the Glass $7.5
ADDRESS: Pier 8-9, 23 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, NSW 2060
DATE : Thursday 18th October 2018
TIME: 12 noon – 2pm approx
VENUE: Pier 8 Cafe
COST: Food + glass wine, average $25
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on the day
RSVP TO: nolaholland92424@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 16th October
TRANSPORT: Bus 324, 325 from Park St, City. Plenty of 2 hour street parking

Movie Group
2018-10-23 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
VENUE: Dendy Quays Cinema (between Circular Quay and the Opera House)
COST: Please buy your ticket when you arrive at the theatre
RSVP: Iolanda Capodanno and Grace Mroz are the Movie Group Convenors but there is no need to RSVP – just come along. Meet before the film in the foyer of the cinema
APRES FILM (Optional): We go for a coffee or light lunch to the upstairs section of the City Extra Cafe opposite the Circular Quay Ferry Terminals
Movies for this month are shown below.
FIRST MAN
10.00am
2 hours 21 minutes
A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on 20 July 1969.
Director: Damian Chazelle
Writers: Josh Singer (Screenplay), James R. Hansen (Book)
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke

A STAR IS BORN
10.30am
2 hours 15 minutes
Bradley Cooper makes his directorial debut with a remake of the classic story, as well as providing a major film role for Lady Gaga
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer – until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Release Date: 18 October 2018
Rating: M/Mature
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott, Bonnie Somerville
Director: Bradley Cooper

Monthly Activity - Tour of Garden Island (WAIT LIST)
2018-10-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Garden Island, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This activity is run by the Naval Historical Society and is only accessible by ferry which departs Circular Quay at 9.57am. A representative will meet our group on arrival. We need to provide Photo ID (e.g. Drivers Licence) then visitor passes will be issued to us. We will be taken to the boatshed for a briefing, and then we will tour the secure area of Garden Island including the Chapel, the top of the Captain Cook Dock and the Kuttabul Memorial. There is quite a lot of walking involved and some stairs so group members need to be relatively mobile.
DATE: Thursday 25 October 2018
TIME: 9.45am to 12.15pm
VENUE: Garden Island
COST: $20.00 (payable on the day)
TRANSPORT: Ferry
RSVP: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au – 0422 350834
RSVP BY: As I need to provide a list of participants 10 days prior to the tour, the closing date for this activity will be Friday 12 October 2018

Go Saturday - Museum of Sydney
2018-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Sydney, Cnr Phillip & Bridge Streets, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Ever wondered about the history of Sydney itself? Join the latest Go Saturday event and explore the delightful collection in the Museum of Sydney houses on the ruins of New South Wales’ first Governor Arthur Phillip. Here we explore the colonial and contemporary history of Sydney from the arrival of the settlers in 1788 to the present day.
DATE: Saturday 27th of October 2018
TIME: 2.00pm-4.00pm.
VENUE: Museum of Sydney, Corner Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney, NSW 2000
COST: Adults $15, Concession $8.
RSVP: Sian Ware – Sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP by: Wednesday 24th October
TRANSPORT: Make your own way there and meet outside the main entrance at 2pm

Art & Culture - Masters of Modern Art from the Hermitage (WAIT LIST)
2018-10-30 09:00 - 11:30 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Monet ● Cézanne ● Matisse ● Picasso ● Gauguin ● Kandinsky ● Pissarro ● Malevich ● Denis ● Bonnard
Don’t miss this opportunity to be among the first to view rare works from the modern masters on a SWIC private tour of this magnificent selection of art works from the collections of the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg – ‘a journey of startling colour and form, groundbreaking endeavor, and bold leaps of the imagination’.
Exclusive to Sydney at the Art Gallery of NSW, this exhibition explores the origins of modern art ‘from the bold experiments of Cézanne, to the radical innovation of artists like Matisse and Picasso. The exhibition documents the seismic shifts that took place in European painting in the years after 1900 and encapsulates a defining moment in art history’.
DATE: Tuesday 30 October 2018 (NOTE: This is the fifth Tuesday of the month)
TIME: 9.10am. Meet outside the main door of the Art Gallery New South Wales
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: $35.00 or $30.00 (with a NSW Seniors Card)
PLEASE NOTE: Numbers have to be advised by Monday 22 October 2018, therefore there are no refunds after that date unless the place can be filled by a member on a Waitlist.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on the day. Please have the correct money in an envelope with your name and amount paid.
RSVP: Alison Ross Email: arross@bigpond.net.au Mob: 0405 541 921
RSVP BY: Sunday 21 October 2018. Important – please advise whether you are eligible for a NSW Seniors Card discount.
PLEASE NOTE that registration for this exhibition before Monday 22 October 2018 is essential as our numbers determine the number of guides that are required. Unfortunately we cannot take RSVPs after this date.
LOCATION:
The NSW Art Gallery is located the eastern side of Sydney’s CBD. The Gallery is approximately a 5 minute walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park.
BUS: There is a bus drop-off and pick-up zone at the Gallery’s main entrance but no dedicated parking spaces. Please note that the 441 bus from the Queen Victoria Building York St does NOT commence its service until 10.00am.
TRAIN: St James and Martin Place stations are both about 10 minutes walk.
CAR: Meter parking: on Art Gallery Road, Mrs Macquarie’s Road and other streets around the Gallery. Parking stations: there are several parking stations near the Gallery, the closest of which is the Domain Car Park.

Ladies Night Out - The Grain Bar
2018-10-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Grain Bar at the Four Seasons, 199 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Grain Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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 on in and meet the team of passionate bartenders, who will show you through our menus, encourage you to try something new or delight you in mastering one of your favourites
DATE: Wednesday 31st October 2018
TIME: 5.30pm to8pm
VENUE: Grain Bar Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street , Sydney, NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food at the Bar.
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta
mobile 0423 416007
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 26th October 2018
TRANSPORT: Train or Ferry to the circular Quay.

Evening Book Group - Initial Meeting
2018-11-05 17:30 - 20:00 | The Captain’s Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This initial meeting of the Evening Book Group is to discuss logistics, the book selection process etc, with a view to kicking off this new group in early 2019. The Evening Book Group is intended to be more social than academic and will meet in central city locations in the evening. We will generally read different books from those read by the day time Book Group. All members are welcome to join this new interest group.
DATE: Monday 5 November 2018
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: The Captains Balcony, 46 Erskine Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks (and food if you wish to eat) at the bar
RSVP TO: Caroline Frangopoulos at cmfrangopoulos@gmail.com or on 0420 395 996
RSVP BY: 1 November 2018

Challenging Walk - East Balmain to Birchgrove
2018-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Balmain East Ferry Wharf, Balmain East Ferry Wharf, Sydney, NSW, 2041, Australia
Our walk this month will begin at Balmain East Ferry Wharf. Essentially this will be a suburban walk through the back streets of Balmain, past several wharves and onto Birchgrove and the Dawn Fraser pool. Eventually we will make our way back to East Balmain Wharf along Darling St, thus completing a circuit of approximately 8km.
The grade is classified as easy but be prepared for a steep climb at the beginning of the walk.
DATE: Tuesday 6 November 2018
TIME: 9.00am to 12.00pm
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode goodejenny@msn.com or Sue Gunter susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 30 October 2018

SWIC Annual Social Golf Day
2018-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Woollahra Golf Club, 50 O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
This year’s Annual SWIC Golf Day will be hosted by the Eastern Suburbs Golf Group.
DATE: Wednesday 7 November 2018
VENUE: Woollhara Golf Club, 50 O’Sullivan Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029
TIME: Tee off at 9.00am
COST: $24 per player, payable on the day
Following play, lunch will be provided by the Eastern Suburbs Golf Group at the home of Jennifer Hansen, 4 Fairfax Road, Bellevue Hill.
All members of the North Shore Golf Group are warmly invited as well as any other members of SWIC who wish to play.
RSVP TO: Liz McCarthy at mccarthyliz50@gmail.com or 0414 408 615
RSVP BY: Friday 2 November 2018
