Singles' Sunday Brunch - Mosman Rowers (CANCELLED)
2022-07-10 10:20 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Since the Covid pandemic and subsequent issues with staffing in cafes and restaurants, it has become increasingly difficult to find suitable venues for Sunday Brunches. After fruitlessly spending ages checking out places on the internet, I have made a booking for later than usual at Mosman Rowers. I have needed to provide my credit card as security, so it is essential that you don’t cancel at the last minute and only six places have been reserved. Going forward, I have decided to make a regular booking at Zebra Lounge, Pyrmont, rather than trying to look for alternatives.
DATE: Sunday 10 July 2022
TIME: 10:20am (no 10.00am time slot available)
VENUE: Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman – Tel: 8006 8880 – https://www.mosmanrowers.com.au/
COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com by 3 July 2022
NB: If you RSVP & then change your mind, it is imperative that you contact Lou-anne, as her credit card will be charged $10 per head 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 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, ie, Old Cremorne Wharf, and it’s approximately a 10-minute walk to the right along the edge of the bay via Bromley Ave.
Car: Parking is generally available. It is also possible to park somewhere in Avenue Road & 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.

SWIC Morning Tea - Christmas in July
2022-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Christmas doesn’t have to come only once a year, so let’s gather together and celebrate a SWIC Christmas in July at a Morning tea.
In many places Christmas in July has become a tradition, but where did it come from? Well – according to legend, Christmas in July was first celebrated at a North Carolina girl’s summer camp in 1933.
So come along to the event and wear something Christmassy….
DATE: Tuesday 12 July 2022
TIME: 10.00am – 12noon
VENUE: Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Nil – cost to be covered by SWIC
RSVP TO: Rosemary Sullivan at rsulliva@comcen.com.au
RSVP BY: Tuesday 5 July 2022
TRANSPORT: Ferry service F6 to Mosman Bay, Bus 230 from Milsons Point via North Sydney and Military Road. Street parking available

Art & Culture - Visit to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Guided Tour: Ken Done Liveable Art and Design
2022-07-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula, NSW, 2170, Australia
Join us on a visit to The Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, a cultural facility of the Liverpool City Council on the banks of the Georges River.
Built in 1951 by the NSW Electricity Commission, the Casula Powerhouse was erected to supplement electricity production during Winter and power shortages. The Powerhouse was decommissioned in 1976 and bought by Liverpool Council, but it wasn’t until 1994 that an ambitious development saw the former Powerhouse reimagined as the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The Centre now houses an international standard exhibition space; a 322seat state of art theatre; a multi-purpose performance space; artists’ studios; three exhibition spaces and much more, as you will discover.
Following an introduction to the Arts Centre, we will have a guided tour by Ellen Hewitt, Curator of one of the current exhibitions – Liveable Art: Stories of Done Art and Design. This exhibition brings together a large collection of Done designed clothing, accessories, stationery and homewares for a public exhibition. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre has been working with people across Australia and internationally who have cherished their Ken Done items at home over the years. The stories from these collectors have been captured and will feature in the exhibition, alongside a wide range of Ken Done Art and Design products.
DATE: Tuesday 19 July 2022
TIME: Introduction to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Tour – 11.30am – 12.30pm approximately
VENUE: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 1 Powerhouse Rd, Casula NSW 2170
PHONE: (02) 8711 7123
COST: $5 pp – pay on the day. Please have the correct money in an envelope with your name
RSVP TO: Alison Ross arross@bigpond.net.au with your name and mobile phone number
RSVP BY: 9 July 2022. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum number of places. We always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back, please SMS Alison Ross on 0405 541 921
TRANSPORT: By Train (recommended). The Powerhouse is located a convenient 5-minute walk from Casula Rail Station. Casula railway station is located on the Main South line. It is served by Sydney Trains T2 Inner West & Leppington and T5 Cumberland line services. The train trip is approximately 1hour 15 minutes, departing from Circular Quay/ Wynyard. Full details for those wishing to travel as a group by train will be provided to those attending.
By Car – Parking on site. Please use the latest version of Google Maps

Short Walk - Fish Market to the Tramsheds
2022-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont Bridge Road, Sydney, NSW, 2009
Join us for a stroll along the Glebe Foreshore where we can check out the progress of the relocation of the Sydney Fish Market and the Federal Park upgrades.
We will meet at the Fish Market at Pyrmont, walk along the foreshore of Blackwater Bay to the Tramsheds where we can enjoy a well-earned coffee/lunch. This walk is part of the Glebe Foreshore Walk, an easy flat 3.5 km taking in Bicentennial Park, Federal Park, Jubilee Park, and Pope Paul VI Reserve.
The route we will follow is shown below except we will stop at the the Tramsheds for refreshments (blue icon on map) near Jubilee Oval. Members can catch the Light Rail at the Tramsheds or continue onto to Bicentennial Park for bus or the light rail transport back to the city.

DATE: Wednesday 20 July 2022
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00noon
VENUE: Meet at the Fish Market. Exact location will be advised closer to the date
COST: Refreshments at own expense
RSVP TO: Anna Miller by email only to Shortwalks.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 18 July 2022
TRANSPORT: There is free 2-hour parking on Wattle Street (clearway conditions stop at 10.00am) and surrounds. Bus 389 runs from Town Hall. 501 bus runs from Central to the Fish Market as well as the Light Rail (Fish Market Light Rail Stop). There are Bus and Light Rail services from the Tramsheds.

Café Society – Roast Republic
2022-07-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Roast Republic, 174 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
DATE: Thursday 21 July 2022
TIME: 12.00 noon
VENUE: Roast Republic, 174 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Please remember to bring at least $40 in cash
Please remember your name badge
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
TRANSPORT: A three-minute walk from the Queen Victoria Building
Limited parking nearby under the QVB

German Conversation (CANCELLED)
2022-07-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Botanica Garden Cafe, 61A Bay Road, Waverton, Sydney, NSW, 2060, 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 Meryl David on 0414 281 022 or meryl.david@outlook.com AND/OR Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com
DATE: Fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Botanica Garden Café, 61A Bay Road, Waverton, NSW 2060
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Meryl David 0414 281 022 or meryl.david@outlook.com AND/OR Jill Surgeon 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Accessible via Waverton train station and bus from North Sydney. Street parking in surrounding area.BotanicBMerM

Go Saturday - Salon de Refusés – S.H. Ervin Gallery
2022-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | SH Ervin Gallery, 2 Watson Rd, Millers Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Have no time to sample the delights of the coveted Archibald Prize? Well, have no fear, join Go Saturday for the delights of the Salon des Refusés (otherwise known as the rejects from the Archibald) for their penultimate showing in Sydney. And if you are interested we can meet up beforehand for an aperitif and some scrumptious delights from the onsite cafe.
DATE: Saturday 23 July
TIME: Meet at 2.00pm
VENUE: Meet outside the S.H.Ervin Gallery, Watson Road, Observatory Hill (The Rocks), NSW 2000
RSVP: To Sian Ware (Convenor) at sianware1@gmail.com by Tuesday 19 July
COST: Adult admission $12/Concession $8/National Trust Members $4
Website: https://www.shervingallery.com.au/

Movie Group
2022-07-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Event Cinemas Bondi Junction, 7th Floor, Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Until the Circular Quay cinema reopens, currently anticipated to be late 2022, Movie Group will be at Events Cinemas at Bondi Junction on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We invite you join us for the movie of your choice and then for a Yum Cha lunch at Zilver.
DATE: 26 July 2022
VENUE: Event Cinemas, 7th Floor, Westfield Bondi Junction, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction
TRANSPORT:
If you download the Westfield App and register your car details you can get three (3) hours free parking. You can also get to Bondi Junction by train and bus from the CBD.
THE MOVIES THIS MONTH:
We have FIVE movies to choose from.
10.15 am
Thor: Love and Thunder. The fourth movie in the Thor saga starring our very own Chris Hemmsworth.
Where the Crawdads Sing. A mystery murder set in North Carolina. SWIC Book Group members will be familiar with the story as it was a 2021 favourite.
ELVIS. Say no more. Fabulous.
Phantom of the Open. The true story of an eccentric Brit who entered himself in professional golf tournaments and became famous for his historically low scores. Starring Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins.
10.45 am
Falling for Figaro. A young girl chases her dream of becoming an opera singer in the Scottish Highlands.
It would be great to see you there.
Grace and Jennifer (Co-convenors)

Culinary Club Lunch - 'Christmas in July'
2022-07-27 12:30 - 15:00 | NSW
Let’s jingle! Let’s party! It’s Christmas in July time! Bring a traditional Christmas dish with all the trimmings for our festive lunch.
Will Santa drop by? Will you have to listen to corny Christmas bonbon jokes? If you don’t come, you will never know!
DATE: Wednesday 27 July 2022
TIME: 12:30 pm – 3.00pm
VENUE: Darling Island Road, Pyrmont (Address details will be provided to attendees)
Number of attendees: 8
COST: Free. Attendees to prepare a Christmas themed dish at home and bring it to the event.
RSVP TO: By email to Thana and Shashi at culinaryclub.swic@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 17 July 2022

Ladies' Night Out - The Bar, Fullerton Hotel Sydney
2022-07-27 17:30 - 19:30 | The Bar at Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 159 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Wednesday 27 July 2022
TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
VENUE: The Bar, Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 1 Martin Place, Entrance on 159 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine at swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 22 July 2022
TRANSPORT: Close to Wynyard and Martin Place Stations

Special Event – Mid-Winter Mingle at The Oaks
2022-07-31 17:00 - 19:00 | The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
A social get together for drinks/snacks and a few games of billiards. Friends and partners are welcome. We will have two private pool rooms and a balcony to enjoy catching up with old friends and meeting new people.
DATE: Sunday 31 July 2022
TIME: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
VENUE: The Oaks, 118 Military Road, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
Tel. 02 99535515, www.oakshotel.com.au
COST: Pay for own drinks and food. Pool games require $2 coins
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes at mkbrookes@outlook.com, specifying the names of attendees
RSVP BY: 25 July 2022
TRANSPORT: Buses to Neutral Bay. Limited street parking.

Challenging Walk - Manly, North Head Circuit
2022-08-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Manly Ferry Wharf, West Esplanade, Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2095, Australia
This month’s walk will begin at Manly Wharf. We will walk along the pathway to Shelly Beach, then up to North Head and return to Manly Wharf via Collins Beach. Our walk, through Sydney Harbour National Park has vistas to the Northern Beaches, Middle Head and the city. The walk is approximately 9 – 10km and will take approx. 3 hours to complete at a steady pace. This walk is graded as moderate although there are uneven sections, rocky stairs and some sand which requires a good level of fitness.
DATE: Tuesday 2 August 2022
TIME: 9.00am for a 9.10am ferry at Circular Quay, or Manly Wharf at 9.30am
VENUE: Meet at Manly Wharf
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode at goodejenny@msn.com or Julie Reading at reading.julie@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 27 July 2022

East Meets West Lunch - Tetsuya's Restaurant (WAITLIST)
2022-08-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Tetsuya’s, 529 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
In one of the coldest months of the year, August, we will splurge on a fancy lunch at the famed Japanese restaurant, Tetsuya’s. Tetsuya’s Restaurant is housed in a heritage-listed building in the middle of Sydney CBD, that one can walk by so many times without even noticing it. But once inside, you will feel that you are instantly transported to a serene oasis with a Japanese garden and secret Japanese partitions. Our co-convenor, Pauline, has negotiated a six-course degustation menu including a glass of French Champagne and gratuity for $200 in a private dining area exclusively for us.
Please note that the lunch will be held on Friday instead of Thursday in August. This is because Tetsuya’s is not open for lunch on Thursday.
DATE: Friday 5 August 2022
TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm
VENUE: Tetsuya’s Restaurant, 529 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: $200 for a six-course degustation menu including a glass of French Champagne and gratuity. Pay for any additional drinks you order. Please bring cash to pay the organisers (i.e. Pauline, Sue or Sandy) for drinks that you order in case the restaurant does not want to split the bill. THIS WILL HELP THE ORGANISERS GREATLY.
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay at sgtay@yahoo.com
As space is limited, please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sandy.
RSVP BY: 21 July 2022
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): 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: EMW August + your initial and surname.
TRANSPORT: Tetsuya’s Restaurant is 3-minute walk (350 meters) from the Town Hall Train Station.

International Morning Tea - Indonesia
2022-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Julie Reading, 6 Middle Head Rd, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Indonesia is composed of approximately 6,000 populated islands with more than 1,300 ethnic groups. Indonesian food demonstrates complex flavours acquired from certain ingredients and spices and is influenced by the traders who brought their produce to the region.
So come along to the event and try some of these delicious flavours, organised by Lollou Tan
DATE: Tuesday 9 August 2022
TIME: 10.00am – 12noon
VENUE: Home of Julie Reading, 6 Middle Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: Rosemary Sullivan at rsulliva@comcen.com.au
RSVP BY: Tuesday 2 August 2022
TRANSPORT: Plentiful parking on Middle Head Road, and bus stop is opposite for the 238 from zoo ferry wharf.

Singles' Sunday Brunch (CANCELLED THIS MONTH)
2022-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 | NSW
Cancelled this month for public health reasons.

Art & Culture - Guided Heritage Tour: University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus (WAITLIST)
2022-08-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Chau Chak Wing Museum, University Place, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
On this tour, we will discover the stunning architecture and beauty of the Camperdown campus of the University of Sydney, from the historic Quadrangle to more modern architecture. Hear stories of the university’s role in the development of education in this country.
Our guides will take us on a journey of exploration, interweaving the history of the university with the development of the Quadrangle and the surrounding buildings. The University of Sydney’s centrepiece is the stunning sandstone Neo-Gothic Quadrangle building, designed by the famous Colonial Architect, Edmund Blacket. Wonder at the features that make Sydney University campus unique, including the kangaroo gargoyle, the Great Hall, MacLaurin Hall and Sydney University Museums. Please wear comfortable walking shoes for this tour.
Lunch: Please join us for lunch following the tour. Venue: Café at Chau Chak Museum. Lunch is at your own expense. Please advise your attendance when emailing your RSVP. We need to have numbers to reserve tables. The Café is in a delightful setting overlooking Australian Native gardens. We have organised for you to order and pay (Credit Card only) as you enter. Please join us at the reserved tables.
DATE: Tuesday 16 August 2022
TIME: Tour: 11.00am -12 noon (Approximately)
VENUE: University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus
COST: $15 Per Person/$8.50 Seniors
RSVP: Kay Nicholas swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. I will endeavour to confirm your place within 24 hours. If you have not heard back, please SMS Kay Nicholas on 0438 469 044.
PLEASE NOTE: Do not pay until your place is confirmed. Further note there are no refunds after 6 August unless your place can be filled by someone on a Waitlist.
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 Syd Uni + your initial and surname
HOW TO GET THERE: Our tour will commence at the Chau Chak Wing Museum. The street entrance you need to use is from Parramatta Road through the main gate of Sydney University. It is a short walk up University Avenue to the Chau Chak Wing Museum, which is located directly across from the Great Hall and Quadrangle lawns.
TRANSPORT:
Car: While street parking is available it is at a premium during University Terms. Parking is available at Broadway Shopping Centre 0-2 hours free; 2-3 hours $7.50; 3-4 hours $15.00. It is a short walk from there to The University and Museum.
Train: Alight at Central. It is a short 5-minute bus ride to the University Gates.
Bus: Visit Transport NSW for help planning your public transport to the University.

Short Walk - The Rocks & Observatory Hill
2022-08-17 10:30 - 12:00 | The Rocks, Argyle Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
In August we will do a walk around The Rocks, including Observatory Hill.
DATE: Wednesday 17 August 2022
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm (approx.)
Walkers will be advised of the meeting place when they RSVP
RSVP TO: Christine Powell on cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: 12 August 2022

Cafe Society - Bay Ten Expresso, Lavender Bay
2022-08-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Bay Ten Expresso, 10 Middlemiss Street, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
In August we will gather at Bay Ten Expresso in Lavender Bay.
Housed in an industrial warehouse, Bay Ten Espresso has made use of an old, and rather notorious shipping container to serve the community of other outsiders. The café is not on the main strip, but down a laneway, and is in the warehouse at the top of the street towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
DATE: Thursday 18 August 2022
TIME: 12.00pm
VENUE: Bay Ten Expresso, 10 Middlemiss Street, Lavender Bay, NSW 2060
COST: Please remember to bring at least $40 in cash – AND your name badge
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
RSVP BY: 12 August 2022
TRANSPORT: A short walk from Milsons Point Station, plus paid on street parking nearby.

Theatre Group - 'Tell Me I'm Here'
2022-08-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
This month we are in for a special late Sunday afternoon treat at Belvoir, enabling our members who have weekday commitments to attend.
By Veronica Nadine Gleeson, based on the book by Anne Deveson
Directed by Leticia Cáceres
Anne’s life – the familiar juggle of marriage, career, emotions, chaos – is thrown off-balance when her son Jonathan begins speaking oddly, standing strangely, flashing into irrationality and rage. Is it just a phase, part of growing up? The years pass, and it’s clear, Anne’s son has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. But putting a name to it is one thing – getting attention, getting help is another. Even the strongest families, the most steadfast parents, buckle under such stress.
Heart-rending, exquisitely touching, a play which speaks things which normally aren’t spoken. A play about getting on with life, before it’s too late.
‘Tell Me I’m Here’ is the proud recipient of the Blake Beckett Trust Award.
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 (Preview session)
TIME: 6.30pm
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre, Gadigal Country, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
TICKETS: Preview $57
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets B20 and B21
To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au or ring the box office on 9699 3444
PRE-THEATRE SNACKS/DRINKS (Optional): Join us at the downstairs Theatre Bar for snacks and chat before the performance at 5.30pm
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: 17 August 2022
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2022
To enable you to plan your diary for 2022, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2022. 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

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

21 September
(Wednesday)
Photograph 51
Contemporary Drama
Ensemble Theatre

7.30pm

D35, D36

8 October (Saturday)
Looking for Alibrandi
Classic Italian Migration Drama
Belvoir Street Theatre

2.00pm

F27, F28

2 November (Wednesday)
The Caretaker
Adaptation of Harold Pinter’s Classic
Ensemble Theatre

7.30pm

E21, E22

Movie Group
2022-08-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Event Cinemas Bondi Junction, 7th Floor, Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Until the Circular Quay cinema reopens, currently anticipated to be late 2022, Movie Group will be at Events Cinemas at Bondi Junction on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We invite you join us for the movie of your choice. We will meet after for coffee and hot chocolate at Max Brenner Cafe.
DATE: 23 August 2022
VENUE: Event Cinemas, 7th Floor, Westfield Bondi Junction, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction.
TRANSPORT:
If you download the Westfield App and register your car details you can get three (3) hours free parking. You can also get to Bondi Junction by train and bus from the CBD.
THE MOVIES THIS MONTH:
10.10am
Nope. Horror/SciFi. 2hrs15mi
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Drama/Comedy with the irresistible Emma Thompson, 1hr37mins

10.15am
Elvis Musical Drama by Baz Luhrmann 2hrs35mins

10.30am
Top Gun-Maverick Action/Adventure with Tom Cruise 2hrs10mins

10.45am
Thor: Love and Thunder. Action/Fantasy with Chris Hemsworth. 2hrs

10.50am
Where the Crawdads Sing. Mystery/Drama. 2hrs5mins

Hope to see you next Tuesday at the movies.

Grace and Jennifer

Ladies' Night Out - Heritage Bar, Intercontinental Hotel
2022-08-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Heritage Bar, Intercontinental Hotel, 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022
TIME: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
VENUE: Heritage Bar, Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney, 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/Elaine at swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 19 August 2022
TRANSPORT: Close to Wynyard Station

Go Saturday - Justice & Police Museum
2022-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Justice & Police Museum, Cnr Albert & Phillip St, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Let’s step into the dark side of Sydney’s past with a visit to the Water Police station and courts that once made up one of the city’s busiest legal hubs.
Crooks and cops, thugs and judges, locals and drifters, the guilty and the innocent have all left their stories here. With its 1890s holding cells, offices, charge room and courts, the museum draws you into a world of crime, punishment and policing, from bushrangers, sly grog and razor gangs to forensics. A vast archive of crime scene photography and mug shots reveal more than a century of underworld Sydney.
DATE: Saturday 27 August 2022
TIME: Meet at 2.00pm
VENUE: Justice & Police Museum, Corner Albert and Phillip Streets, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000
RSVP: To Sian Ware at sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 23 August 2022
COST: Free
Website: https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/justice-police-museum

East Meets West Lunch Group - Diethnes Greek Restaurant
2022-09-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Diethnes Greek Restaurant, 336 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
What about some Greek food for September? Diethnes is celebrating their 70th year as the original Greek restaurant in Sydney. The father of the current owner opened the restaurant in 1952 and his son took over in the early 2000s. We will enjoy some dips, and some traditional Greek dishes such as dolmades, moussaka and roast lamb.
DATE: Thursday 1 September 2022
TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm
VENUE: Diethnes Greek Restaurant, 336 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: $41 for a banquet (no drinks except tap water is included). You can order drinks but please bring cash to pay the organisers (i.e. Pauline, Sue or Sandy) for the drinks that you order in case the restaurant does not want to split the bill. THIS WILL HELP THE ORGANISERS GREATLY.
RSVP TO: Sue Roberts at suejackharry@yahoo.com.au
Please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sue.
RSVP BY: 26 August 2022
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): 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: EMW Sept + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Diethnes Greek Restaurant is 350 metres from Town Hall Train Station

Challenging Walk - Watson's Bay to Bondi
2022-09-06 09:15 - 12:15 | Watson’s Bay, Military Road, Watson's Bay, NSW, 2030, Australia
This walk will take us along the foreshore from Watsons Bay and around to the Gap before continuing past Rose Gully and Dover Heights. Our final destination will be Bondi Beach. The walk will feature both walking along the coastline and also some walking along residential roads.
DATE: Tuesday 6 September 2022
TIME: 9.15am-12.15pm approximately
VENUE: Meet at Circular Quay for the ferry to Watsons Bay for a 9.15am start at Watsons Bay
RSVP TO: Vicki Emmett at vemmett@bigpond.net.au or Chris Robertson at chrisrobertson287@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 2 September 2022

Travel Conversations
2022-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
The world has opened up and we are travelling again and isn’t it wonderful? If you haven’t taken the plunge yet, perhaps you are thinking ahead to where you will travel next year, and would be interested in talking to members who have already travelled.
DISCUSSION TOPICS: Be prepared to:

Share a recent trip either in Europe or in Australia.
Ask a travel question to the group. It may be about a specific destination, packing tips, travel research sources, etc. Please include this question in your RSVP so that we can circulate it to the group before the meeting to enable participants to prepare.

DATE: Thursday 8 September 2022
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh at travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 2 September 2022

Singles' Sunday Brunch - Bitton Cafe, Alexandria
2022-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Bitton Cafe Alexandria, 36-37a Copeland St, Alexandria, Sydney, NSW, 2015, Australia
NB: All attendees must be fully vaccinated against Covid and have submitted certificates to SWIC.
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 11 September 2022
TIME: 10.00am – 11:30pm
VENUE: ‘Bitton – Alexandria’, 36-37a Copeland St, Alexandria, NSW 2015
COST: Individuals pay for their own order
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 4 September 2022
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day
TRANSPORT:
Car – Bitton does not have any allocated parking, but there is plenty of on street parking in the area throughout the day.
Train – Catch the T3 to Erskineville Station, then it’s a 10-minute walk to Bitton Café. Or catch the T2 to MacDonaldtown Station and then it’s a 15-minute walk to Bitton Café.
Bus – From Central Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E catch the 308 (Marrickville Metro) to Mitchell Rd opp Copeland St (10 stops). From this bus stop, it’s a 3 minute walk to Bitton Café.

International Morning Tea - India (WAITLIST)
2022-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Sangeeta Gupta, 32/129 Spit Rd, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
India has approximately 1.37 billion people and the number keeps climbing. From the 4th century for around 1,000 years, India was the only source of diamonds in the world. The original diamonds were found in the Krishna River Delta. India has a diverse landscape, colourful festivals and spicy-hot cuisine, with spices such as turmeric, cumin, saffron and chilli powders. Indians love their tea; and India is the second largest producer of tea in the world.
DATE: Tuesday 13 September 2022
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Home of Sangeeta Gupta, 32/129 Spit Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: Rosemary Sullivan rsulliva@comcen.com.au
RSVP BY: Tuesday 6 September 2022 – numbers are limited so please book early
TRANSPORT: Parking is available in Stanton Rd or Warringah Rd, and there’s a bus stop on Spit Rd.

Cafe Society - Australian Museum Rooftop Cafe
2022-09-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Australian Museum, No 1, William Street Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia
DATE: Thursday, 15 September 2022
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: Rooftop, Australian Museum, No 1 William Street, Darlinghurst
COST: Please remember to bring at least $40 in cash – and your name badge
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
TRANSPORT: A short walk from St James Station, plus paid on street parking or Parking Station under St Marys Cathedral, nearby.

Art & Culture - Private Tour - Vivienne Binns: On and through the Surface - MCA (NOW FULL)
2022-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), 140 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Tracing 60 years of work by one of Australia’s most significant feminist artists, On and through the Surface is the first retrospective of Binns’ multifaceted practice. A partnership between the Museum of Contemporary Art and Monash University Museum of Art, it brings together over 100 artworks spanning six decades alongside a rich selection of archival materials.
The exhibition charts the key periods, themes and methods in Binns’ work, from her early iconic depictions of the body to the socially transformative impact of her community projects, and the breadth of ideas that she has explored since returning to studio practice in the 1980s. Above all, it reflects Binns’ enduring interest in testing the possibilities of the painted surface.
DATE: Tuesday 20 September 2022
TIME: 11.00am – 12noon
You may wish to join us after the tour for lunch at MCA Café on Level 4. Lunch is at your own expense
VENUE: Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George St, The Rocks, NSW 2000
Please meet at Reception no later than 10.55am
COST: $25.00 pp
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas at swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. I will endeavour to confirm your place within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS Kay Nicholas on 0438469044. PLEASE NOTE: Do not pay until your place is confirmed.
RSVP BY: No later than 6 September 2022
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 Binns + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Train, bus or ferry to Circular Quay

Short Walk - Bondi Beach
2022-09-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Bondi Beach, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, 2026, Australia
This month we will take a walk around the famous Bondi Beach.
DATE: Wednesday 21 September 2022
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
COST: Refreshments at members’ own expense
RSVP TO: Christine Powell, via email at cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Monday 19 September 2022
Meeting details will be advised to those attending the walk.
