Book Group
2022-12-13 13:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 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 Convenor Liz Polednik can be contacted on 0424 747 531 or lizpolednik@hotmail.com

CHRISTMAS DAY
2022-12-25 | NSW

BOXING DAY
2022-12-26 | NSW

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
2022-12-27 | NSW

NEW YEAR'S DAY
2023-01-01 | NSW

NEW YEAR HOLIDAY
2023-01-02 | NSW

Rummikub
2023-01-13 13:00 - 15:30, 2023-01-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Rummikub is an exciting and fun game, just right for exercising the little grey cells in our brains and making new friends. If you don’t know the game, it has a bit in common with the card game Rummy. It is very simple to learn, has lots of twists, and quickly becomes addictive!
Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. It is possible to play Rummikub with different numbers of people in one game.
We generally play at the Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay but we also play in member’s homes depending on current health advice. This is often in the Mosman area.
DATE: 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
VENUE: The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh and Emma Coe at rummikubswic@gmail.com
For changes on the day, please text or ring Catherine on 0406 423 304
RSVP BY: Thursday morning before play on Friday
TRANSPORT: Parking available at The Kirribilli Club. Milsons Point is the closest Train station, a 7-minute walk. See website for further details: https://www.kirribilliclub.com.au/

Bridge (NS)
2023-01-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1.00pm-4.00pm, at Mosman Rowers Club, 3 Centenary Drive Mosman. To play there it is necessary to take out membership with the club at a cost of $60.00 for the year. This can be done on line or at reception on the day.
Any member wishing to play should contact the Convenor, Chris Robertson at chrisrobertson287@gmail.com

Monthly Activity - The Jewish Museum of Sydney
2023-01-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Jewish Museum, 148 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
To start our 2023 program of Monthly Activities, we will be having a guided tour of the Jewish Museum by one of our own members who also volunteers at the Museum.
The Sydney Jewish Museum was established in 1992 by the generation of Holocaust survivors who came to Australia. They envisioned the Museum as a place which could hold their stories and personal objects, memorialise those who were murdered during the Holocaust, and within which the lessons from the past would be taught.
The Jewish Museum is a place that holds the voices of history, and in which survivors still share their experiences with visitors. The Sydney Jewish Museum is an institution that gives history a voice through collecting and preserving historic objects, commemorating and educating, with a mission to challenge visitors’ perceptions of morality, social justice, democracy and human rights.
The Museum has welcomed multiple generations through their doors, some as students who have returned later in life as adults. Visitors have learnt about the history of the murder of 6 million Jewish people in the Holocaust; they have kept their memories alive and taken away the important messages of tolerance and the dangers of prejudice.
Thirty years since its inception, the Museum continues to give a voice to the victims of the Holocaust so their stories can start conversations and inspire change.
At the end of the tour, for those who would like to have lunch, I will book for us at the Rusty Rabbit.
DATE: Thursday 19 January 2023
TIME: 10.30am to 12pm
VENUE: Sydney Jewish Museum, 148 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst. Meet at reception at 10.25am
COST: $18.00. We will adjourn for lunch at the Rusty Rabbit. Please let me know if you would like to join us so that I can give them numbers.
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford at swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number.
RSVP BY: Thursday 12 January 2023
TRANSPORT: The Museum is minutes from Kings Cross and Oxford Street, vibrant centres of activity for tourists and locals alike.
GETTING THERE:
The Museum is located close to Sydney’s CBD, with multiple options for public transport.
From Central Station, the 311 bus stops across the road from the Museum. Additional options include the 339 bus stopping on Flinders Street, or the 440 bus stopping on Oxford Street, both just a 10-minute walk to the Museum.
From Kings Cross Station, the walk to the Museum takes approximately 10 minutes.
Street parking is limited and ticketed. Parking is available in St Vincent’s Hospital car park.

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2023-01-19 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

AUSTRALIA DAY
2023-01-26 | NSW

Travel Conversations
2023-02-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
Central & South America – Be prepared to share your favourite trip in Central or South America or a recent trip you have undertaken. There will also be time for you to raise a travel question, so please submit this with your RSVP so that we can circulate it to the group prior to the meeting to enable participants to prepare.
DATE: Thursday 2 February 2023
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, NSW 2090
RSVP TO: Mimi Flaherty Willis and Catherine Marsh – travel.swicsydney@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 30 January 2023
TRANSPORT: Car – Plenty of untimed street parking
Bus – 243 from Neutral Bay Junction to Macpherson St/Ellalong Rd
100 from the city. Get off at Military Rd at Prince St and walk down Macpherson St

SWIC AGM & 26th Birthday Lunch
2023-02-08 11:00 - 15:00 | The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
ATTENTION ALL SWIC MEMBERS:
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the 26th Annual General Meeting of SWIC will be held on:
ON: Wednesday, 8th February, 2023 (10.45am for 11.00am)
AT: The Kirribilli Club – 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay
You are cordially invited to attend the SWIC AGM and 26th Birthday lunch. We do hope you will join us for the AGM, followed by celebratory drinks and canapés, a two-course seated lunch plus birthday cake!
Please make it very clear in your RSVP whether you will be attending both the AGM and the Birthday Lunch or only the one or the other.
DATE: Wednesday 8 February 2023
VENUE: The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay, NSW 2060
www.kirribilliclub.com.au
(Please note the address of The Kirribilli Club in Lavender Bay. It should not be confused with the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron in Kirribilli where past events have been hosted)
TIME: 11.00am until 3.00pm
Members are invited to be seated at 10.45am. Unfortunately access to the AGM cannot be permitted after the meeting commences at 11.00am sharp.
COST: $80.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please pay when you RSVP to facilitate the task of our Treasurer
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: Bday Lunch + your initial and surname
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at lunches21.swicsydney@gmail.com
Important reminder: You must RSVP as well as pay. Please advise of any special dietary requirements and seating preferences when you RSVP
RSVP BY: Friday 27 January 2023
TRANSPORT:
Public Transport
The Kirribilli Club is just a short stroll from Milsons Point train station. Take the Alfred Street exit from Milsons Point train station, head north along Alfred Street and turn left at the roundabout which is Lavender Street. Make your way down the hill and turn left at Harbourview Crescent. Kirribilli Club is situated on the left-hand side of 11 Harbourview Crescent, directly opposite ‘Wendy Whiteley’s Garden’.
Buses go to Lavender Street/Cliff Street and buses that stop on Alfred Street South are all within a five minute walk of The Kirribilli Club.
Parking Facilities
The Kirribilli Club has 65 car spaces available, located on Basement Levels 1 and 2. The car spaces are available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and cannot be reserved.

Turn left just past the entrance to the Club (11 Harbourview Crescent), and you will see the car park sign.
The car park is a ticket in and a ticket out system, so all you need to do is press the button on your way in and a ticket will be printed, and the boom gate will open.
Keep your ticket with you, and please be sure to pay and have it validated at Reception before leaving the Club.
Cost for temporary visitors is $12.00 per car per day.

Book Group
2023-02-14 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

Short Walk - Barangaroo Wulugul Walk
2023-02-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Barangaroo Reserve, Hickson Rd, Barangaroo, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Walk along the Barangaroo foreshore and see the new harbour swimming area.
DATE: Wednesday 15 February 2023
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
COST: Refreshments at members’ own expense
RSVP TO: Christine Powell, via email at cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: Monday 13 February 2023

Meeting details will be advised to those attending the walk.

Theatre Group – ‘A Broadcast Coup’
2023-02-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
For our first theatre outing for 2023, we will go to the Ensemble Theatre to see the long-awaited world premiere of writer and broadcaster, Melanie Tait’s (‘The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race’) thought-provoking, sharp comedy, A BROADCAST COUP.
A major highlight of the 2023 Sydney Festival, A BROADCAST COUP incisively delves into the abuse of power and lack of accountability from controversial public figures.
Cut-throat journalist Jez Connell is out for her next sting. It’s been a year since she brought down one of TV’s most lauded stars for behaving badly, and now she’s got Michael King, the top-rated darling of public radio, in her sights. This time, it’s personal.
Melanie Tait says – “This play draws on my decade plus working in the media – from things I would see and hear across networks and, to be honest, just thought were part of working in that arena. It was only after the Me Too reckoning I began to see that some behaviour was unacceptable and could even change.”
Directed by Janine Watson.
DATE: Wednesday 15 February 2023
TIME: 7.30pm (90 minutes, no interval)
VENUE: The Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061
TICKETS: Standard Adult $80, Seniors Concession $77
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets F17 and F18
To buy your tickets visit https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/ or call (02) 8918 3460
PRE-THEATRE: (Optional): Join Judith and Cherry for pre-theatre Dinner at Bayly’s Bistro
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au indicating whether you would like to join us for dinner at 5.45pm, as we need to book a table
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary for 2023, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for 2023. 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
NOTE: Booking of single tickets for May and August at Belvoir Street Theatre opens on 14 February.
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

15 February (Wed)
A Broadcast Coup
Contemporary comedy
Ensemble Theatre
7.30pm
F17, F18

16 March (Thursday)
Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica
David Williamson social comedy
Ensemble Theatre
7.30pm
C15, C16

29 April (Saturday)
Julia (MATINEE)
Story of Julia Gillard’s ‘misogyny’ speech
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)
1.30pm
Q3, Q4

7 May (Sunday)
At What Cost?
Contemporary Australian drama
Belvoir Street Theatre
5.00pm
H31, H32

8 June (Thursday)
Suddenly Last Summer
Tennessee William’s Gothic masterpiece
Ensemble Theatre
6.15pm
G30, G31

19 July (Wednesday)
On The Beach (PREVIEW)
Adaptation of Nevil Shute’s 1957 novel
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
7.30pm
C19, C20

10 August (Thursday)
The Weekend
Adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s novel
Belvoir Street Theatre
7.30pm
F31, F32

14 Sept (Thursday)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
7.30pm
B26, B27

3 October (Tuesday)
Blaque Showgirls
Spoof of cinematic masterpiece Showgirls
Griffin/Stables Theatre
7.00pm
Free Seating

8 November (Wed)
The Dictionary of Lost Words
Historical tale based on Pip Williams’ novel
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)
7.30pm
J6, J7

2 December (Saturday)
The Seagull (MATINEE)
New interpretation of Chekhov’s masterpiece
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
1.30pm
D11, D12

Cafe Society
2023-02-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Opera Bar Cafe, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
In February the Cafe Society gathering will be at the very scenic Opera Bar Cafe.
DATE: Thursday 16 February 2023
TIME: 12noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Opera Bar Cafe – Opera Quay adjacent to Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay
Please remember your name badge.
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com ( m ) 0409 867 776
TRANSPORT: Walking distance from Circular Quay with on street parking nearby as well as Opera House carpark in Macquarie Street.

Classical Music Group – Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade
2023-02-17 10:15 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This new group for 2023 is aimed at any SWIC members who enjoy Classical Music from a variety of composers.
Tea and Symphony Concerts. One-hour performances by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
DATE: Friday 17 February 2023
TIME: All performances are at 11am-12md. We will meet at 10.15am for complementary tea, coffee and biscuits in the Opera House. Following the performances, we will have lunch at the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café nearby (members purchase their own lunch).
VENUE: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall.
COST: Members buy their own tickets. There are three purchase options: 1) Opera House Box Office (92507777). 2) Sydney Symphony Orchestra Box Office (82154600). 3) online at sydneysymphony.com.
RSVP TO: Grace Mroz. 0434170030. grazynamroz91@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 14 February 2023

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2023
To enable you to plan your diary for 2023, below are the dates and concerts for the Classical Music Group for 2023. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome; if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Grace Mroz at grazynamroz91@gmail.com

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time

Friday 31 March
JS Bach –
Magnificat in D
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Friday 12 May
Respighi – Roman Triology
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Friday 30 June
Beethoven, Walton and Schuman
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Friday 15 September

Beethoven’s 7th and Bruch’s Violin Concerto
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Friday 27 October
Mozart and Haydn
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Art & Culture - 2nd Tour - State of the Art
2023-02-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Dear Art & Culture Enthusiasts
For those of you who missed out on our December 22 tour to the Sydney Modern we are delighted to announce a second tour ‘Discover the Art and Architecture of Sydney Modern’ – a very special introductory art experience.
Who are the towering bronze beings that greet you at the entrance of the New Sydney Modern? How was an abandoned oil tank turned into a gallery? In this tour, we explore the art and architecture of the Art Gallery NSW new building. Meet the one-of-a-kind artworks created for this space, from large-scale installations by significant Indigenous artists to new sculptural work by international artists. Discover new galleries and get to know the secrets of Sydney’s most exciting new architectural landmark. The Sydney Modern Project has transformed the Art Gallery of New South Wales into a unique art museum campus with two buildings and an art garden on Gadigal Country. From the reimagined original building, now known as the South Building, to the stunning new building, known as the North Building, you’ll find art, both historical and contemporary, from across Australia and around the world.
DATE: Tuesday 21 February 2023
TIME: 9.30am -11.00 (approximately)
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, on Gadigal Country- North Building Art Gallery Road The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000.
MEETING PLACE: The Welcome Hub in the Plaza of the new building. After cloaking at the desk outside the Gallery, one of the Welcome Hosts will escort our group inside where we will be fitted with headsets and head off with our guide. The tour will last for approximately 1 to 1.25 hours. You are then free to wander around the new building and if you wish join Alison and Kay for morning tea (at your own expense).
COST: $32.00
RSVP TO: Alison Ross, arross@bigpond.net.au with your name and mobile phone number.
RSVP BY: 10 February 2023. Please note that it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS: Alison Ross on 0405 541 921
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 Tour 2 + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral. The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.

Art & Culture - Guided Tour of Yiribana Gallery
2023-02-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
For those of you who attended our Art & Culture event in December, ‘Discover the Art and Architecture of the new Sydney Modern’, and for those members who have already explored the new building, we have organised an additional guided tour on Tuesday 21 February 2023. The newly relocated Yiribana Gallery is the first gallery that visitors encounter in the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new North Building. The inaugural display is inspired by a word from the Aboriginal language of Sydney: burbangana. Meaning to ’take hold of my hand and help me up’, burbangana is akin to an invitation. It is imbued with generosity and care. It emphasises the connections between people.
The exhibited works touch on moments of burbangana in differing ways. Some consider notions of care and guidance through familial relationships. Others offer philosophies for living and profile the intricacies of cultural inheritance, or they examine ongoing complexities of history and resilience.
Several new acquisitions are displayed alongside collection highlights – including works by Richard Bell, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Reko Rennie, Yhonnie Scarce and Rover Thomas – showcasing the diversity of practice across the country, and across time, media and art styles.
Lorraine Connelly-Northey’s major commission Narrbong-galang (many bags), made from rusted and salvaged metals, is prominently displayed in the 20-metre-long Yiribana window, which is visible to the public both night and day.
Yiribana means ’this way’ in the Sydney language and was the name given to the Art Gallery’s dedicated space for the display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art when it opened in November 1994. Yiribana has a rich legacy of highlighting the depth and dynamism of art practice across Indigenous Australia.
DATE: Tuesday 21 February 2023
TIME: 9.30am -11.00am (approximately)
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, on Gadigal Country – North Building Art Gallery Road The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000.
MEETING PLACE: The Welcome Hub in the Plaza of the new building. After cloaking at the desk outside the Gallery, one of the Welcome Hosts will escort our group inside where we will be fitted with headsets and head off with our guide. The tour will last for approximately 1 to 1.25 hours. You are then free to explore other exhibitions at leisure.
COST: $32.00
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number.
RSVP BY: 10 February 2023. When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. Do not pay until your place is confirmed. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS: Kay Nicholas: 0438469044
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 Yuribana + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on the Eastern side of Sydney’s CBD, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain, just down the road from St Mary’s Cathedral. The Art Gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Street, across the Domain, or from Hyde Park. Public transit access: St James rail (15-minute walk); Martin Place rail (20-minute walk.

Spanish Conversation
2023-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Mosman Library, 605 Military Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over a cup of coffee, aimed at those who want to practise their Spanish and those who enjoy staying in touch with their mother tongue. Meetings are on the third Monday of the month from 10.00am – 12.00pm.
If you’d like to join the Spanish Conversation group contact Luz Losada at lalosada01@hotmail.com or on mobile 0412 024 364
DATE: Third Monday of the month
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Mosman Library, Study Room, 605 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Luz Losada at lalosada01@hotmail.com or on mobile 0412 024 364
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
TRANSPORT: Bus – several buses go along Military Rd from the city and Milson’s Point. Car – there are 2-hour parking spots at the Mosman Library which is behind the Cafe

Ladies' Night Out - The Oaks, Neutral Bay
2023-02-22 17:30 - 19:30 | The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
Hello Lovely Ladies,
This month we are meeting at The Oaks. Let’s enjoy an evening out together.
DATE: Wednesday 22 February 2023
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: The Oaks, 118 Military Road Neutral Bay NSW 2089
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine at swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 17 February 2023
TRANSPORT: Bus from Wynyard to Military Road

Monthly Activity - Tour of Cockatoo Island: Sandstone to Steel
2023-02-23 10:45 - 12:00 | Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Known as Wareamah by the Wallumedegal, Wangal, Cammeraygal and Gadigal Peoples, Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour.
Cockatoo Island is a source of intrigue and inspiration for visitors owing to its heritage buildings, distinctive terrain and panoramic views. Popular attractions include heritage and campground accommodation, waterfront cafés and picnic spots, guided history and paranormal tours, and exciting seasonal events. Located at the junction of the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers, Cockatoo Island is just a ferry ride away.
Cockatoo Island has strong continued ties to the First Nations people, having served as a meeting place for the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the region prior to colonisation.
Meanwhile, the heritage buildings and distinctive terrain offer insights into the complex and layered history of the island’s former convict penal establishment, naval ship dockyard, and industrial school for girls and reformatory.
We will be taking the Sandstone to Steel Tour where we will be given a crash course in the storied history of Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour. This tour charts the changing face of Cockatoo Island.
As you visit key landmarks from bygone eras, our guide will reveal how they fit into the island’s historical narrative. They will also share anecdotes about a colourful cast of real-life characters, including convicts, wayward youths, and dock workers.
DATE: Thursday 23 February 2023
TIME: 10.45am – 12.00pm
10.45am – for an 11.00am start. Tour will last approx. 1 hour. However, there are numerous buildings to explore so if you’d like to stay longer after the tour, you are most welcome to do so.
Lunch: There are 2 cafes on the island. I will make a reservation at one of them when I have an idea of how many people will be joining us on this outing.
VENUE: Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour
COST: $16.00 – does not include transport to and from Cockatoo Island. Members should use their Seniors or Non-Seniors Opal Cards for this.
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com 0410991670
RSVP BY: 16 February 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS: (e.g. Payable by the two payment options below)
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: Cockatoo Island & your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Getting there:
The easiest way to get to Cockatoo Island is by public ferry. The F3 and F8 services operate to Cockatoo Island daily, departing from Circular Quay and Barangaroo as well as from wharves along Parramatta River.
For further information, including timetables, visit the Transport NSW website. You can also visit Cockatoo Island by water taxi, private boat or kayak.
Please Note:
This is the Sandstone to Steel Tour on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at 11:00am. Our group will have a designated Cockatoo Island tour guide. Please meet outside the Visitor Centre about 15 minutes beforehand, ie. 10:45am.
Please note, all tour participants will be required to ensure that they:

follow NSW Government Covid safety check in procedures and other Covid requirements necessary at that time
maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres from others;
are not unwell and have not had any COVID-19 symptoms in the last 7 days.

Go Saturday - Museum of Contemporary Art
2023-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), 140 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Come and kick off Go Saturday 2023 with an indulgence of art to wick the senses! Housed in the art deco-style former Maritime Services Board Building, the Museum of Contemporary Art is a delight not to be missed.
DATE: Saturday 25 February 2023
TIME: 2.00pm-4.00pm
VENUE: Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
PHONE: (02) 9245 2400
WEBSITE: https://www.mca.com.au/
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Sian Ware. Email sianware1@gmail.com or 0412 937 485
RSVP BY: Tuesday 21 February 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Train – Circular Quay (2-minute walk away). Bus – Go to both Circular Quay and George St (5 minute walk away). Ferry – Get off at Circular Quay Terminal

Culinary Club - Australian Summer (FULL - Names taken for WAITLIST)
2023-02-28 12:30 - 14:30 | NSW
Ah, the pleasures of an Australian Summer… warm languid days enjoying dishes that are light and uncomplicated, but the flavours are sharp and fresh. We would love you to cook your favourite summer dish that you can share with a small group of SWIC members.
DATE: Tuesday 28 February 2023
TIME: 12:30 pm – 2.30 pm
VENUE: Rozelle (Address details will be provided to the attendees.)
Number of attendees: 8 max.
COST: Nil. Attendees prepare the dish at home and bring it to the venue.
RSVP TO: By email to Thana and Shashi at culinaryclub.swic@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 10 February 2023

East Meets West Lunch – Amah by Ho Jiak Restaurant
2023-03-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Ho Jiak, Chatswood Interchange, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
This month we go for Malaysian at Amah by Ho Jiak Restaurant at the Chatswood Interchange. Amah means grandmother in a few Chinese dialects. Amah’s Head Chef is Hun Loong who was the former Head Chef of Mr. Wong, along with Executive Chef of Ho Jiak, Junda Khoo, bring flair and sophistication to home-style Malaysian cooking in an ode to Loong’s late grandmother – the sole reason for the restaurant’s inception.
Malaysian food is a lot more than just Laksa. Malaysian cuisine is a result of historical migrations from many different countries. Malaysian citizens today consist of the ethnic groups Malay Bumiputera (67.4%), Chinese (24.6%), Indians (7.3%) and Others (0.7%).
The Malaysians are spoiled for a myriad of choices when they eat out. You might have been confused in the past when you had Malaysian dishes – why do they taste just like Chinese food, sometimes totally Indian, sometimes very similar to Indonesian (Malay Bumiputera)? They are all Malaysian. Each ethnic group has their own specialty – Hainanese Chicken Rice (Chinese), Roti Canai (Indian), Nasi Lemak (Malay Bumiputera) just to name a few better known dishes among the Australians.
Oh, too much to talk about here, you have to visit Malaysia to find out about it yourself or join us for this lunch.
DATE: Thursday 2 March 2023
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: Kiosk 1&2, The District, Podium Level, Chatswood Interchange,
436 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood TEL: (02) 91704714
Website: https://www.hojiak.com.au/chatswood/
COST: $96.00 (includes gratuity). 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 suejackharry@yahoo.com.au
Please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sue.
RSVP BY: 24 February 2023
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: EMW + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Amah by Ho Jiak is in Chatswood Interchange on top of the Chatswood Train Station. Chatswood Chase offers three hours of free parking. Westfield offers four hours of free parking if you have the Westfield Plus app. Mandarin Centre offers three hours of free parking if you validate the parking ticket at a machine on the first floor.

Challenging Walk – Lane Cove National Park
2023-03-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Lane Cove National Park, Sydney, NSW, 2067, Australia
Our first walk of 2023 will be in Lane Cove National Park, a beautiful pocket of bushland that sits either side of the peaceful Lane Cove river. We will follow the riverside walk for 5km before crossing over and returning via the northern riverbank along the Great North Walk.
The walk is approximately 11-12km long and will take about three hours to complete at a steady pace. It is quite a challenging walk with several short, steep and uneven sections which require a good level of fitness.
DATE: Tuesday 7 March 2023
TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm approx
VENUE: Lane Cove National Park, NSW 2067
RSVP TO: Wendy Gerrard at wendygerrard@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 3 March 2023
TRANSPORT: Detailed instructions will be sent out nearer the time to those who register for the walk.

Explore Sydney Walk – Cronulla Beaches and Parks
2023-03-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Cronulla Station, Cronulla Station, 2230, Australia
Join us for our first walk in 2023, an easy 5.5 km loop around Cronulla’s beaches and parks.
Leaving from Cronulla Station we will head to the sands of Gunnamatta Bay, taking in the views as we head to Darook Park. Our trail continues southbound to Hungry Point which offers scenic views of Port Hacking and Bundeena to the south. After soaking in the views at Bass and Flinders Point, we will continue to Cronulla Beach, taking in Oak Park and Shelly Park beaches on the way. Our well-earned lunch stop will be at Nun’s Pool Restaurant before we head back to Cronulla Station.
Don’t forget to bring water, a hat, sun cream and a little towel (we might take our shoes off).
DATE: Wednesday 8 March 2023
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
MEETING POINT: Meet in front of Cronulla Station
COST: Lunch (optional) at your own expense at ‘The Nun’s Pool’ restaurant. https://thenunspool.com
RSVP TO: Anna Miller and Corinne Drouin via email only to swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 6 March 2023. Please advise if you wish to stay for lunch
TRANSPORT: By Train – T4 arrives from Sydney at Cronulla at 10.23am
By car – parking is available in Tonkin Street

Morning Tea- International Women’s Day
2023-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Mosman Rowers, 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Shaping the Narrative – Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day and to participate in informal forward planning discussions for SWIC’s 2023 Morning Tea Gatherings.
DATE: Tuesday 14 March 2023
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00md
VENUE: Mosman Rowers Club-Archie Bear Café-3 Centenary Drive, Mosman 2088
COST: Nil – Many thanks to SWIC for supporting this event.
RSVP TO: prudence.weir@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 7 March 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: The following transport lines have routes that pass near Mosman Rowers: Bus 100; Bus 230. Bus Station: Mosman Bay Wharf Avenue Rd.
Ferry Service: F6 to South Mosman Bay Wharf- 4-minute walk
Parking: Yes – Parking is available.
