East Meets West Lunch – Nikkei Bar and Restaurant
2023-04-06 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Nikkei Bar, 216 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
This month we go for Peruvian with a Japanese twist. We will be having a set menu with various entrees to share. Nikkei also offers a list of very interesting alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Please advise of any dietary restriction for the main course.
The name Nikkei refers to people of Japanese ancestry living abroad as citizens of other countries. It also specifically refers to the cuisine of the Japanese-Peruvians which started more than a century ago when the first Japanese immigrated to Peru in the late 1890s. Combining Japanese techniques and flavours with local Peruvian produce, a diverse and unique cuisine was born. (Excerpts from Nikkeibarcom.au)
Nikkei is usually not open for lunch on a Thursday but they are opening it especially for our East Meets West Lunch on 6 April. Come join us to enjoy some delicious food.
DATE: Thursday 6 April 2023
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: 216 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, NSW TEL: (02) 8880 9942 Website: https://www.nikkeibar.com.au
COST: $77.00 (includes group gratuity and service charges). 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: Friday 31 March 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: Nikkei is 750m walk from Central Train Station. There are metered parking spaces on Commonwealth and surrounding streets.

GOOD FRIDAY
2023-04-07 | NSW

EASTER HOLIDAY
2023-04-08 | NSW

EASTER SUNDAY
2023-04-09 | NSW

EASTER MONDAY
2023-04-10 | NSW

International Morning Tea - German (Waiting List)
2023-04-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Anne-Marie Giles, 26 Yaralla St, Newtown, NSW, 2042, Australia
Please join this morning tea for amazing home baked German speciality cakes and stimulating conversation.
DATE: Tuesday 11 April 2023
TIME: 10.30am -12.30pm
VENUE: Home of Anne-Marie Giles – 26 Yaralla Street Newtown 2042
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: Prudence Weir at prudence.weir@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 31 March 2023. Numbers limited so please RSVP asap.
TRANSPORT: Parking is at a premium however for the lucky ones Georgina Street has 2 hours free parking.
Buses service the area: 422, 423, ,423X, 426, 428, 430, 352, 370. Alight at King Street after Queen or King Street across from Missenden Road.
Train service- McDonaldtown Station with 400m walk uphill.

Explore Sydney Walk – Newtown Street Art walk
2023-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Newtown Train Station, King Street, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, 2042, Australia
Newtown is ground central of Sydney’s mural art scene. Join us for a two-hour Newtown Street Art discovery tour.
Leaving Newtown Station at 10 am we will head down King Street to Camperdown Cemetery in Church Street. Camperdown Cemetery, the oldest one in Sydney was founded in 1848 and was for twenty years the main general cemetery for Sydney. Our tour continues to Lennox Street and surrounds giving us the opportunity to discover many murals in varying styles. Our tour concludes with lunch at the popular Barmuda Café after which we will return to Newtown Station.
DATE: Wednesday 12 April 2023.
TIME: 10 am – 12 noon
MEETING POINT: Meet in front of Newtown Station
COST: Lunch (optional) at your own expense at “Barmuda” café.
RSVP TO: Anna Miller and Corinne Drouin via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com. Please note: We aim to acknowledge emails within 24 hours. If you have not heard from us, please contact us via our private email addresses which can be obtained from the member directory on the SWIC Website.
RSVP BY: Monday 10 April 2023
TRANSPORT: Many trains (T1, T2, T3, T7) arriving from Sydney. Buses travelling along King Street.

Art and Culture - Guided tour of The National 4: Australian Art Now
2023-04-18 09:15 - 10:30 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The National 4 is an exhibition being shown over four leading cultural institutions – Art Gallery of NSW, Campbelltown Arts Centre, MCA and Carriageworks. A biennial survey of contemporary Australian art at the Art Gallery of NSW.
The National 4 brings together 48 new artists projects involving more than 80 artists of different generations and cultural backgrounds.
(We shall be visiting Campbelltown Arts Centre later in the year.)
DATE: Tuesday 18 April 2023
TIME: 9.30 am (please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time) The tour will last between 45 mins – 1 hour.
We shall meet at the front of the Southern building which is the original entrance to the Art Gallery of NSW
VENUE: Gallery of NSW Art, Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, 2000
COST: Adults $25, Seniors $18
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday 10 April 2023 Do not pay until your place is confirmed
PAYMENT OPTIONS: (e.g. Payable on the day OR the two payment options below)
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): 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
Payment Option 2: By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
TRANSPORT:
Bus 441 – Departs from the York Street side of Queen Victoria Building and drops off near the Art Gallery. Returns to Queen Victoria Building, picking up outside the Art Gallery.
Train – St James and Martin Place stations are both about 10 minutes walk

Ladies Night Out - Menzies Bar
2023-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Menzies Bar, 37 Margaret St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and have a few drinks together
DATE: Tuesday 18 April 2023
TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
VENUE: Menzies Bar & Bistro – Shell House
37 Margaret St, Sydney NSW 2000
https://shellhouse.com.au/menzies-bar
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP TO: Sangeeta / Elaine
RSVP BY: Friday 14 April 2023
TRANSPORT: Menzies Bar and Bistro is located very close to Wynyard Station

Short Walk - Manly
2023-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Manly Ferry Wharf, West Esplanade, Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2095, Australia
Walk around the Manly foreshore
DATE: Wednesday 19 April 2023
TIME: 10.30am – 12md
VENUE: Meeting details will be provided to participants closer to the event.
COST: Refreshments at member’s own expense
RSVP TO: cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Tuesday 18 April 2023

Go Saturday - Powerhouse, Ultimo
2023-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW, NSW, 2007, Australia
Ready for an adventure? Join ‘Go Saturday’ at the flagship venue of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MASS). Exhibitions to choose from include Zampatti Powerhouse, showcasing the late Carla Zampatti’s work, Unpopular, a homage to the 1990s alternative music scene, and Shape 2022, where outstanding HSC works from Design and Technology, Industrial Design, and Textiles and Design are showcased. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
DATE: Saturday 22 April 2023
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
VENUE: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo
PHONE: (02) 9217 0111
WEBSITE: https://www.maas.museum/powerhouse-museum/
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Sian Ware. Email sianware1@gmail.com or 0412 937 485
RSVP BY: Tuesday 18 April 2023
TRANSPORT: Closest station is Central.

ANZAC DAY
2023-04-25 | NSW

Monthly Activity - Lawn Bowling at The Neutral Bay Club
2023-04-27 10:45 - 12:30 | The Neutral Bay Club, 3 Westleigh St, Neutral Bay, New South Wales, 2090, Australia
A sport that relies on precision and the athlete’s judgement, lawn bowls is often a thrilling watch and can generate a sense of euphoria when a target is achieved – for both the athlete and the viewer. India made history in lawn bowls when the women’s fours team won the first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. With that in mind, we thought a 90 minute game of bowls for our SWIC members would be a lot of fun.
DATE: Thursday 27 April 2023
TIME: 10.45 – 12.30pm
10.45am – for a 11.00am start.
Lunch: Food and a bar are available on site.
VENUE: The Neutral Bay Club, 3 Westleigh Street, Neutral Bay, New South Wales 2089. Tel. +61 2 9953 2066
COST: $20.00. This includes instruction and a full game of bowls that typically takes 2 hours.
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com . Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Lawn Bowling Neutral Bay
RSVP BY: 16 April 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: Bowls + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
It’s easy to get to the club by car, bus, or harbour ferry.
The Neutral Bay Club has 15 car spaces but there are usually many free on-street car spaces available in the surrounding streets, including Westleigh St, Barry St, Anderson St and Raymond Rd. From the city, the B line bus is one stop to Neutral Bay junction and the club is just a short walk down at the end of Barry Street. From Circular Quay you can take the ferry to Hayes Street wharf and take the bus up to the Anderson Street stop and enter the club from Anderson Street.

Special Event - DreamRunners: a new Australian Musical: Invitation to a rehearsed musical theatre workshop
2023-04-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Australian Theatre for Young People, Pier 2/3, Suite 2/13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, 2000, Australia
DreamRunners is a new musical created by composer Mike Lotzof. Fifteen professional performers singing 30 original songs. Come and be part of an exciting new workshop of a major and promising new musical. Bring your family and friends. The show lasts for just over 2 hours and there is an intermission.
DATE: Thursday 27 April 2023
TIME: 7.00pm-9.30pm.
VENUE: The Rebel Theatre: Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP)
Pier 2/3, 13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000
COST: $50.00: Put the Code SWIC into the Promotion box to receive $5.00 discount on each ticket.
https://www.trybooking.com/au/events/landing/1027879
PAYMENT: Please purchase your own ticket on the trybooking website:
https://www.trybooking.com/au/events/landing/1027879
We will meet at the bar at the Rebel Theatre the venue, 30 minutes earlier at 6.30pm for a pre-theatre drink.

Theatre Group – ‘Julia’ – Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)
2023-04-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Playwright – Joanna Murray-Smith
Director – Sarah Goodes
Cast – Justine Clarke
Not now, not ever
In 2012, Australia’s first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, gave a speech that sent shockwaves around the world.
Now, 10 years later, one of Australia’s most esteemed and celebrated playwrights, Joanna Murray-Smith, brings the human story behind that speech to the stage.
Julia is an extraordinary new play that will see Justine Clarke (Children of the Sun) embody the life and career that led to the ‘misogyny speech’, in a phenomenal performance directed by Helpmann Award-winner Sarah Goodes (The Children).
This is both an intimate and compelling insight into the person behind the public mask, and a reflection on the experience of women in contemporary politics. Combining genuine excerpts from Gillard’s speech with Murray-Smith’s incredible dramatic imagination, this play is also a thrilling coming together of history and art.
DATE: Saturday 29 April 2023 (MATINEE)
TIME: 1.30pm (90 mins, no interval)
VENUE: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
TICKETS: Standard Adult $93, Seniors Concession $89
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets Q3 and Q4
To buy your tickets visit https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on
POST-THEATRE: (Optional): Join Judith and Cherry for post-theatre Drinks and Chat at the Sydney Opera Bar, on the Lower Concourse Level.
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com
RSVP BY: 24 April 2023
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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 opened on 14 February.
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

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 September (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 (Wednesday)
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

Challenging Walk – Thornleigh to Eastwood
2023-05-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Thornleigh Railway Station, Railway Station, Thornleigh, NSW, 2120, Australia
This month’s walk will be a one-way bush walk which begins at the Thornleigh Train Station. It will take us through the northern part of Lane Cove National Park followed by Browns Waterhole Track onto Terrys Creek Walk and finally the Eastwood Train Station. We will have some noodles or a rice dish in an Asian restaurant in Eastwood for those who are interested in staying.
The walk is approximately 11km and will take around 3 hours to complete. Although most of the track is flat, there are approximately 1.8km of steep descending steps at the beginning of the trail, followed by hard rock path and finally hard dirt trail. This walk involves crossing a creek several times on rocks. A good level of fitness is required and it is not recommended for people carrying an injury.
More details will be sent to members who are participating closer to the event date.
NOTE: Please note that this month’s walk will be held on the first Monday instead of the first Tuesday of the month to avoid a conflict with the Biggest Morning Tea.
DATE: Monday 1 May 2023
TIME: 9.30am at Thornleigh Train Station
VENUE: Thornleigh Train Station.
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay, Lining Kendall and Fritzi Casal at swic.challengingwalk@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 23 April 2023

SWIC's Biggest Morning Tea
2023-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Satya Colpani, 22A Burran Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
A fundraiser as part of the Cancer Council’s Australian Biggest Morning Tea campaign, and also a chance to meet up with old SWIC friends and meet new members.
DATE: Tuesday 2 May 2023 (please note this is the first Tuesday of the month not second for this month only)
TIME: 10.00am – 12.00 noon
VENUE: Satya Colpani has offered her beautiful home to host this event. 22A Burran Avenue, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: $25 to be paid with the RSVP. All SWIC’s Biggest Morning Tea payments will be handled online. Your online payment of $25 is the entry ticket to the event.
There will not be a raffle but please feel free to make a separate donation payment of $10, as this is our major fundraiser.
RSVP TO: Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: Friday 28 April 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: BMT and your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
Parking – Limited free street parking is available.
Bus – 229 from Milson’s Point to Kirkoswald Ave; 172X or 173X from Wynyard to Spit Road and then walk down the hill.

English Conversation - Note Change of venue and time for 3 May 2023
2023-05-03 11:30 - 14:00 | The Eight Restaurant – Level 3, Market City, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
The English Conversation group provides an opportunity for members who have English as a second language to practice their English in a relaxed, supportive and informal environment.
For this month only there is a change of venue and time to 11:30am at The Eight Restaurant, Level 3, Market City, 9-13 Hay Street, Haymarket NSW 2000 to sadly celebrate Kriztina moving from Sydney to Scotland.
All welcome to join.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to the Convenor, Tricia Rubenstein on 0402 933 336 or at kleparek.tricia@gmail.com

East Meets West Lunch – Caysorn Thai Restaurant
2023-05-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Caysorn Thai Restaurant, 8 Quay St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Australia
The owners of Caysorn Thai Restaurant endeavour to serve authentic Thai cuisine especially the dishes from the Southern region of Thailand. We will enjoy a banquet of spicy as well as non-spicy dishes. This is one of the favorite restaurants of one of the co-conveners of this group.
DATE: Thursday 4 May 2023
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: Shop 106-108A, Level 1, 8 Quay Street, Haymarket (Corner of Thomas and Quay, on Level 1 of Prince Trade Centre. It is easier to enter from Thomas Street where there are a few Chinese eateries with outdoor tables.) TEL: (02) 9211 5749 Website: https://www.caysorn.com.au
COST: $55 (includes group gratuity and service charges). 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. BYO is $3.50 per person.
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay – sgtay@yahoo.com
Please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sandy.
RSVP BY: Friday 28 April 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: Caysorn is 7 minute walk from Central Train Station OR take Lightrail L2 or L3 from Townhall Train Station to Haymarket stop then it is a 4 minute walk OR park at Market City for 2-3 hours for $35.

Theatre Group – ‘At What Cost?’ – Belvoir Street Theatre
2023-05-07 17:00 - 18:45 | Belvoir St Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
Writer and Associate Director – Nathan Maynard
Director – Isaac Drandric
Cast – Luke Carroll, Sandy Greenwood, Ari Maza Long, Alex Malone
I’m obsessed about being dispossessed
A starlit stage, the playing space marked out by bone-white branches, awaits audiences as they trickle into Belvoir’s stunning production of ‘At What Cost’ by Nathan Maynard. This eerie beauty of a world is laced with song and story that hints at the powerful work that is to come.
At What Cost tells the story of proud Palawa man, Boyd, who lives on country in Tasmania and serves as a custodian and protector of the lands. He is married to Nala and they’re about to make the transition to parenthood. His cousin, Daniel, has returned to country after living in Melbourne and he and Boyd have a brotherly relationship.
Boyd’s focus is on the remains of an ancestor being returned to them and the heavy responsibility to cremate the remains and send them up to the ancestors in the sky. As he is preparing for this solemn and important event, a young woman arrives on country and turns their world upside down with terrible consequences.
DATE: Sunday 7 May 2023
TIME: 5.00pm (1 hour 45 mins, no interval)
VENUE: Upstairs Theatre, Belvoir Street Theatre, Gadigal Country, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
TICKETS: Seniors Concession $78
Judith and Cherry have purchased tickets H31 and H32
To buy your tickets visit www.belvoir.com.au or ring the box office on 9699 3444
POST-THEATRE: (Optional): Join Judith and Cherry for post-theatre Dinner at Zahli Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine), 529 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au
RSVP BY: 1 May 2023 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 opened on 14 February.
SWIC Theatre Group Program 2023

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

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 September (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 (Wednesday)
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

Explore Sydney Walk – Redfern And Surry Hills
2023-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Redfern, Sydney, NSW, 2016, Australia
Explore the historical neighbourhood of Redfern and charming Surry Hills.
We will meet at Redfern Station at 10am and walk to Carriageworks, a multi-arts urban cultural precinct located at the former Eveleigh Railway Workshops. Continuing our tour, we will traverse to Redfern Street and its surrounding streets immersing ourselves in the historical, political and the New Redfern. Departing from Redfern Park we will head to Surry Hills, a charming area full of shops and restaurants.
DATE: Wednesday, 10 May 2023.
TIME: 10 am – 12 noon
MEETING POINT: Meet in front of Redfern Station (Lawson St with Gibbons St)
COST: Lunch in Surry Hills (optional) at your own expense.
RSVP TO: Anna Miller and Corinne Drouin via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 8 May 2023
TRANSPORT: There are many trains (T1, T2, T3, T4, T7,T9) arriving from Sydney.

Classical Music - Respighi - Roman Triology
2023-05-12 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.
The next concert is Ottorino Respighi, Italian composer (1879-1936), renowned for the lavishly
orchestrated Roman Trilogy which celebrate the city’s architectural marvels, its festivals, pines and fountains.
British conductor John Wilson’s (1972) recording of the Roman Trilogy was recognised as the best available.
DATE: Friday 12 May 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 House Canteen on the Lower Concourse (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: Friday 5 May 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 (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 Hadyn
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md

Art and Culture - Private Tour The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2023
2023-05-16 09:20 - 11:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Our May event is a guided tour of the 2023 Archibald Prize Exhibition, fondly known as ‘The Archies’. The Archies open at the AGNSW on 6 May so we are fortunate to be amongst the first to view this much anticipated annual event with a SWIC only tour. Those attending will also have an opportunity to see the work of our budding artists aged 5 -18 in the Young Archies Portrait Competition.
The Archibald Prize for portrait painting is the country’s favourite and most significant art award. Since 1921, it has highlighted figures from all walks of life, from famous faces to local heroes, reflecting back to us the stories of our times.
The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery, or figure sculpture, while the Sulman Prize is given to mural project in oil, acrylic, watercolour or mixed media.
The finalists and Packing Room Prize will be announced on 27 April. The winners Archibald, Wynne and Sulman winners will be announced on 5 May.
DATE: Tuesday, 16 May 2023
TIME: 9.30am – 11am Please meet at the AGNSW at the main entrance (South Building) no later than 9.20am.
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, on Gadigal Country. Art Gallery Road The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: 02 9225 1700
COST: $27 (Senior) $35 (Non-Senior)
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. Please pay after you have been advised that a place is available. We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS Kay Nicholas 0438 469 044.
RSVP BY: Saturday 6 May 2023. Please note 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’. There are no refunds after the close by date unless your place can be filled from the 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: Event + 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. BUS: Please note that the 441 bus from the Queen Victoria Building does NOT commence its service until 10am.

Ladies Night Out
2023-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | The Rabbit Bar, Art House Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Tuesday May 16 2023
TIME: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
VENUE: The Rabbit Bar, Art House Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta / Elaine at swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 12th March 2023
TRANSPORT: Close to the Town Hall Station

Short walk
2023-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Greenway Lewisham, Lewisham, NSW, Australia
Walk along the inner west Greenway from Lewisham to Haberfield
DATE: Wednesday 17 May 2023
TIME: 10.30am – noon
VENUE: Meeting details will be provided to participants closer to the event.
COST: Refreshments at member’s own expense
RSVP TO: cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Tuesday 16th May

French Conversation
2023-05-22 14:00 - 16:00 | NSW
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Corinne Drouin, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to ‘polish up’ their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots. Our conversations are relaxed and friendly. All levels welcome.
If you wish to join us, please contact us at:
coquelin.fr@gmail.com or cdrouin.au@gmail.com
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: To be advised to attendees
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Françoise at coquelin.fr@gmail.com and Corinne at cdrouin.au@gmail.com

Culinary Club – A Middle Eastern Odyssey (FULL - Names will be placed on WAITLIST)
2023-05-23 12:30 - 14:30 | Mosman, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join us for an adventurous culinary journey through Middle Eastern countries. Middle Eastern food consists of diverse flavours and cooking methods. Let’s showcase some of these delicious dishes at the next Culinary Club lunch.
DATE: Tuesday 23 May 2023
TIME: 12:30 pm
VENUE: Mosman. (Address details will be provided to 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 May 2023

Monthly Activity - Tunnels and Gunners Tour
2023-05-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Georges Heights Lookout, Middle Head Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Dear Monthly Activity Enthusiasts,
This month takes us to Mosman and back in time as we explore Georges Heights at Headland Park, which once played a crucial role in the defence of Sydney Harbour. Our guide will explain the significance of the gun emplacements, underground tunnels and other military relics dating back to the 1870s.
During our 90-minute Tunnels and Gunners Tour, an experienced volunteer guide will lead us through two sets of demilitarised fortifications set within coastal bushland, including tunnels off limits to the general public. The tour concludes at the Headland Park Artist Precinct, which is home to a thriving community of painters, potters, sculptors and photographers.
The tour is 90 minutes and includes stairs, bush tracks and unlit underground tunnels. The tour concludes at Georges Heights Artist’s Precinct and is approximately a five-minute walk to the car park.
DATE: Thursday 25 May 2023
TIME: 10.45am: Please arrive at 10.30am
Lunch: Frenchies Café is very close to the end of the tour and if you are interested, we can adjourn there for a light lunch after the tour.
VENUE: Meet at the Hospital on the Hill Exhibition, Building 21 on Best Avenue, Mosman.
COST: $8.00.
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com .
Please add your phone number and the name of the outing: Tunnels and Gunners Tour
RSVP BY: Tuesday 16 May 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: Tunnels and Gunners + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Getting there:
• Parking is available off Suakin Drive.
• Public transport is available to our site, check transportnsw.info for more information
Important information
Content warning: Although this is an all-ages tour, people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Further, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are advised that the tour contains stories (and may contain images and/or visuals) of deceased people.
Site conditions: This tour involves underground tunnels, a steep incline and some uneven surfaces, and it is not suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. A moderate level of fitness and mobility is required. You must comply with all directions of the Guides, Rangers and Security. Dogs, bicycles and smoking are not permitted.
What to bring: Suitable walking shoes, a sunhat and wet weather gear (if needed). Please provide your own torch for the tunnels (phone torch is adequate). Please note: This tour has high touch points including handrails and includes entry into confined spaces. As such, we recommend providing your own hand sanitiser and wearing a face mask.
Weather conditions: Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions except in the event of extreme weather.
Toilets are located close to the starting point at Georges Heights Oval, on the corner of Suakin Drive and Best Avenue, and in Lower Georges Heights at the end of the tour

Go Saturday - Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
2023-05-27 10:00 - 12:30 | ANSTO Discovery Centre, New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights, NSW, 2234, Australia
This is a guided tour which provides a fascinating in-depth look into the world of nuclear science and the important work that ANSTO does in the areas of health, the environment and delivering solutions for industry. This tour should include a visit to Australia’s only nuclear reactor OPAL, the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine facility and the Centre for Accelerator Science.
Security is tight so you will be asked on the day to provide proof of identity.
Please note the café is shut on the weekends. If enough people are interested, we could go for lunch in nearby Menai.
DATE: Saturday 27 May 2023
TIME: 10.00am – 12.30pm. These times are because this is a guided tour. Prebooking a ticket is essential.
VENUE: ANSTO Discovery Centre
New Illawarra Rd
Lucas Heights, NSW, 2234
https://www.ansto.gov.au/
Phone: (02) 9717 3111
COST: $15 per person. Please buy your ticket and register your details at: https://www.ansto.gov.au/whats-on/saturday-science-discovery-tour-10
There are limited spaces available so book your ticket when you RSVP with me.
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com.
RSVP BY: Tuesday 23 May 2023
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Prebuy your ticket directly on their website. Link is below: https://www.ansto.gov.au/whats-on/saturday-science-discovery-tour-10
TRANSPORT: Car is most convenient. There are buses also that leave from Sutherland Station.

East Meets West Lunch – love.fish Restaurant
2023-06-01 12:00 - 14:00 | love.fish Restaurant, 7/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, NSW, 2000, Australia
love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the Barangaroo waterfront. love.fish started twelve years ago at Rozelle. Since then, it has relocated and expanded to its current location at Barangaroo. love.fish aims to source fresh and sustainable fish and seafood locally from the Australian and New Zealand waters.
We will enjoy a three course seafood/fish menu. We will choose our own entree and main from three different options on the day of the lunch.
DATE: Thursday 1 June 2023
TIME: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
VENUE: love.fish
7/23 Barangaroo Avenue
Barangaroo, NSW 2000
TEL: (02) 8077 3700
URL: http://lovefish.com.au
COST: $87.00 (includes a10% service charge). 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: Thursday 25 May 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: love.fish is 500m walk from the Wynyard Train Station. It is right across from the Barangaroo Wharf.
