Tour of Choice Magazine (WAIT LIST)
2017-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Choice Magazine, Marrickville, Australia
The October monthly activity is a tour of the lab and testing facilities of Choice Magazine at Marrickville. The activity is being held on a Wednesday as they don’t run tours on Thursdays. This should be a very interesting day and it is strictly limited to 20 people. Please note that flat, closed-in shoes are a safety requirement for the lab tour.
DATE: Wednesday 18 October 2017
TIME: 10.00am to 12.00 noon
VENUE: Choice in Marrickville. Full details will be sent to those who wish to participate
COST: $30.00, payable on the day
RSVP TO: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au – 0422 350834
RSVP BY: 11 October 2017
TRANSPORT: There is street parking available and it is a 5 minute walk from Tempe station

Café Society - Lunch at Mr Spofforth in Mosman
2017-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Mr Spofforth in Mosman, 45 Spofforth St, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
After their success at Butcher’s Block in Wahroonga, the father-son duo is hitting the lower north shore with French toast made with brasserie bread, a dish of roasted lamb shoulder, wraps and healthy fresh vegetarian salads. Mr Spofforth is a dapper and quirky chap and is serving food to match.
DATE: Thursday 19 October 2017
TIME: 12 noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Mr Spofforth Café, 45 Spofforth St, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: Around $20
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nola.holland@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 17 October 2017
TRANSPORT: Street parking

Movie Group
2017-10-24 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Hello everyone! Time for our October movie on Tuesday the 24th.
LOCATION: Dendy Movie Theater Circular Quay
Select your movie and buy your ticket.
Lunch/coffee/fellowship immediately following at City Extra across from the wharf. After your movie, proceed to the restaurant and ask for a table upstairs in an open area 10-20 people. Hopefully you won’t be the only Swic person to attend your movie but just in case, proceed to the restaurant to meet up with everyone.
No need to RSVP. See you at the movies!
MOVIES:
Final Portrait 10.00am
Paris, 1964. Alberto Giacometti, the famous artist, bumps into his old friend, the American critic, James Lord, and begs that he sits for a portrait because he has an interesting face. It’ll just take a couple of days in his studio. Lord is flattered by the request and as the days go by and turn into weeks and weeks seemingly with no end in sight he realises his entire life has been hijacked by this erratic genius. The portrait continues to ebb and flow. Veering between frustration and joy, Lord ultimately sees logic in the artist’s chaotic mind and together we witness a genius complete one of his last masterpieces.
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
The Mountain Between Us 10.00am
Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered mountain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing one another to endure and discovering strength they never knew possible. The film is directed by Academy Award nominee Hany Abu-Assad and stars Academy Award winner Kate Winslet and Idris Elba.
Rotten Tomatoes: 43%
Victoria and Abdul 10:30am
The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Jill is away this month so please contact Ann if you have any questions. As a reminder, please wear your name badges – it’s very helpful for new members and us ‘old-timers’ too.

First Thursdays: Ladies' Night Out - The Conservatory Bar, Sheraton on the Park
2017-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Conservatory Bar, Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Every once and a while we all need a night out with like-minded ladies for a drink and a laugh! Come just for an hour, or come for the evening. This is a low key event just to get out and enjoy a bit of Sydney nightlife after work or some quick “adult-time” before family members get home. If you are having a blast, keep the fun rolling with dinner with your new friends….
DATE: Thursday 2 November 2017
TIME 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VENUE: The Conservatory Bar, Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney 2000
Website: http://www.sheratonontheparksydney.com/theconservatorybar
COST: Pay your own way at the bar. Food also available for purchase at the bar.
RSVP TO: swicniteout@gmail.com Please note new RSVP email address!
Sangeeta’s mobile: 0423 416 007 (Please rsvp by email. Phone is provided in case you get lost on the day or need to cancel last minute)
RSVP BY: Tuesday, 30 October
TRANSPORT: The venue is a one minute walk from St James Station and there are numerous buses that leave you at the door. As always, we recommend that SWIC members consider public transport, cab, or Uber rather than driving.

SWIC Annual Social Golf Day
2017-11-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Waringah Golf Club, 397 Condamine Street, North Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
This year’s SWIC Golf Social will be hosted by the North Shore Golf Group at Warringah Golf Course.
All members of Eastern Suburbs Golf are warmly invited, as well as any other members of SWIC who wish to play. We will play Texas Scramble (four ball, best ball). Instructions will be given on the day.
There will be prizes for best scoring foursome, nearest to the pin in one shot and longest drive.
Golf will be followed by lunch at the home of Carole Hopper, 53 Parriwi Rd. Mosman.
DATE: Friday, 3 November 2017
VENUE: Waringah Golf Course, 397 Condamine Street, North Manly NSW 2100 (corner Kentwell Rd)
TIME: Meet at the Pro Shop by 9:15am and tee off at 9.30am
COST: Green fees $25.00 and $21.00 Seniors
RSVP TO: Chris Burns at chrisypm@aol.com or 0404 845 236
RSVP BY: 20 October 2017

Challenging Walk – Bondi Beach to Watsons Bay (NOTE: Changed Direction)
2017-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Bondi Beach, Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, 2026, Australia
This walk, although not difficult, will be one of our longest walks for the year.
Sue and I have made an executive decision to alter the direction of our walk. We will now begin our walk in Bondi and finish with a walk to the Gap and lunch at Watsons Bay. The views from this direction are stunning. We hope this will not cause any inconvenience to those people already signed up for the walk.
DATE: Tuesday 7 November 2017
TIME: Approx 9.00am – 1.00pm
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode at goodejenny@msn.com or Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com
RSVP BY: 1 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Transport details advised when you RSVP

Short Walk - Stroll & Chat along the Glebe Foreshore
2017-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Wentworth Park Light Rail, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, 2009
Our first short walk was the Glebe Foreshore Walk, a relaxing and visually beautiful walk around Rozelle and Blackwattle Bays and various parks. It is a flat walk with no stairs and wide areas for walking.
This time we will go backwards, starting at Wentworth Park Light Rail Station and end at the Jubilee Park Light Rail Station. The Tram Sheds is behind the Jubilee Park Station and offers a variety of eating places for morning tea and lunch for those who wish to stay on after the walk.
This area has been upgraded in a suburb that is one of the oldest in Sydney, but it still retains its village charm. Wide streets, lanes and an eclectic mix of architecture make Glebe a special part of old Sydney.
DATE: Tuesday 7 November 2017
TIME: 9:50 to 10.00am and finish around 12noon
MEETING POINT: Meet at Wentworth Park Light Rail Station. The Light Rail starts from Central Station.
Note: It is possible to park behind Jubilee Park and get the Jubilee Light Rail to the meeting place.
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost-Black at trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 3 November. Further details will be sent regarding transport.

Explore Sydney Walk - Cabarita to Dame Edith Walker Estate
2017-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Cabarita Ferry Wharf, Cabarita Road, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
This walk is approximately 7-8 kilometres starting from Cabarita Wharf and turning right to walk around the foreshore of Breakfast Point. Next we shall take in water views in the Wangal Centenary Bushland Reserve. We follow suburban streets a short distance until we reach Sid Richards Park which takes us to ‘Yaralla’, also known as Dame Edith Walker Estate. From there we shall walk through the park and up Major Bay Road to a café for lunch.
DATE: Wednesday 8 November 2017
TIME: Approx. 10.00am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Exact Meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense at café in Major Bay Rd, Concord
RSVP TO: swic.easywalk@gmail.com- Mary Williams 0416 090842 and Steph Light 0422 733414
RSVP BY: Sunday 5 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Ferry from Circular Quay to Cabarita. After the walk, you can bus to Burwood train station. For those who wish to take the ferry, I shall drive to the wharf.

International Morning Tea - 'Traditions & Celebrations Around the World'
2017-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Jennifer Hansen, 4 Fairfax Road, Bellevue Hill, Sydney, NSW, 2023, Australia
The theme for our November International Morning Tea reflects the diversity of our SWIC membership. The Activities Committee is asking for volunteers to contribute by bringing a small plate of goodies (sweet or savoury) that are reminders of celebrations or tradition in their homeland.
DATE: Tuesday 14 November 2017
TIME: 10.00am – 12.0pm
VENUE: Our Hostess is Jennifer Hansen, 4 Fairfax Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW 2023
COST: No Cost
DRESS: Please wear your national dress to compliment the international theme
RSVP TO: Jill Watson at watsongillian8@gmail.com or 0481 846 898
When emailing please let us know your homeland, the name of the tradition or celebration, and what you are planning to bring. Thank you.
RSVP BY: 7 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Street Parking

Book Group Annual Lunch & Voting Meeting
2017-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | La Repubblica, 51 The Esplanade, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
All Book Group members are invited to the annual Book Group Lunch, where we will talk books and vote on our book choices for 2018. We will have exclusive use of the upstairs function room at ‘La Repubblica’, overlooking Balmoral Beach.
DATE: Tuesday 14 November 2017
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
VENUE: La Repubblica, 51 The Esplanade, Mosman 2088
COST: $35 payable on the day
RSVP TO: Liz Polednik at lizpolednik@hotmail.comPlease make your selection from the menu below when you respond or let Liz know whether you require a gluten free or vegetarian meal instead.
RSVP BY: 7 November 2017
Menu:

Pappardelle con Ragu : slow cooked lamb in red wine, tomato, thyme and rosemary reduction
Spaghetti Marinara : mixed seafood, red tomato sauce, fresh herbs, mussels and basil
Involtino de Pollo : stuffed chicken breasts with boccoconcini & prosciutto, eggplant caponata

Followed by Coffee/ Tea (soft drinks/ alcohol available at your own expense)

Ladies Who Lunch - Day Trip to Wyong, Central Coast
2017-11-15 08:30 - 17:00 | Wyong, Central Coast, NSW, Australia
In November Ladies Who Lunch will take a day trip by coach to the Central Coast, New South Wales.
NOTE: This trip is strictly on a ‘​FIRST IN, FIRST SERVED’​ basis together with your payment, and is limited to ​34 SWIC members only.
The Central Coast has some hidden places of interest e.g. see how the local Gin is produced from the plants grown on their own premises at a local distillery; taste some cheese and chocolates which are all made locally; smell and buy some beautiful candles; tour and taste at the local fruit and herb winery which specialises in making limited vintages; and then finish off with lunch at a unique vegetarian cafe, set in a Balinese style garden, run by talented Chef Steve Strang.
At our first stop at the Wyong Milk Factory we will be split into little groups due to the size of the premises.
PROGRAM:
WYONG MILK FACTORY ​- 141-155 Alison Road, Wyong – Little Creek Cheese; Luka Chocolates and Byvonne Candles
DISTILLERY BOTANICA​ – 25 Portsmouth Road, Erina – Handcrafted Gin
FIRES CREEK FRUIT WINES – 192 Wattle Tree Road, Holgate ​- Fruit & Herb Wines
BAMBOO BUDDHA VEGETARIAN CAFE/GALLERY/BOUTIQUE NURSERY – 221 Wattle Tree Road, Holgate
DATE: Wednesday 15 November 2017
START TIME: 8.30am – Meet at Gordon Train Station to board the Coach which will be our transport for the day. ​FULL DETAILS WILL BE SENT OUT TO THOSE COMING ON THE TRIP
FINISH TIME: 4.30pm – 5.00pm – back at Gordon Train station
RSVP TO: Naseem Walton at naseemw@gmail.com​ or 0405 418 841
RSVP BY: Monday 2 October 2017
COST: THIS TRIP IS BEING SUBSIDISED BY SWIC
$56.00 per person (Coach $28.00 pp; Distillery Botanica $3.00 pp; Fires Creek Fruit Wines $5.00 pp; Lunch at Bamboo Buddha $20.00 not including beverages)
PAYMENT:
Direct Debit to: Naseem Walton
ANZ Bank
BSB 012003
Account: 110009639
$56.00
REF: LWL (plus your initials)

Café Society at Bar Cupola
2017-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Bar Cupola, Angel Place Office Tower, 123 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This is a very nice casual venue set in a mezzanine space with marble walls in the Angel Place office building. Great art work in the front foyer. Creative Modern Australian menu. The staff are attentive and friendly. Delicious lunch dishes listed and quality wine served by the glass.
DATE: Thursday 16 November 2017
TIME: 12 noon
VENUE: Bar Cupola, Angel Place Office Tower, 123 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000,
COST: Around $30
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nola.holland@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 11 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Public transport – nearest train station Wynyard; Bus stops around Hunter St and Martin Place in the CBD

Art & Culture - Rembrandt and The Dutch Golden Age
2017-11-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join SWIC for a Private Tour – Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age – Masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum – at the Art Gallery of NSW
This exhibition presents a richly unfolding panorama of Dutch society during the 17th century — an era of unparalleled wealth, power and cultural confidence. During the Dutch Golden Age, the art of painting flourished like never before. Artists sensitively observed the beauty of the visible world, transforming it, with great skill, into vivid and compelling paintings. Their subjects ranged from intense portraits and dramatic seascapes to tranquil scenes of domestic life and careful studies of fruit and flowers.
Drawn from the Rijksmuseum, the renowned national collection of the Netherlands, Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age includes a rare painting by Johannes Vermeer and a room dedicated to one of the greatest minds in the history of art, Rembrandt van Rijn.
This exhibition is part of the Sydney International Art Series, bringing the world’s most outstanding exhibitions to Australia, exclusively to Sydney.
DATE: Tuesday 21 November 2017
TIME: Meet in the foyer of the Art Gallery no later than 9.10 am for a 9.15 am tour
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000,
COST: $35.00 Payable on the day
Please note that registration for this tour by Monday 13 November is essential as our numbers determine the number of guides that are required. Full payment is due if you cancel after the close by date unless your place can be filled by someone on our waitlist.
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas at kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com Mobile: 0438469044
RSVP BY: Monday 13 November 2017
TRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located 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 10.00am.

November Monthly Activity - Tour of Victoria Barracks
2017-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Victoria Barracks, Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, NSW, 2021, Australia
Victoria Barracks is one of the best known examples of military architecture in Australia. Designed by Colonel George Barney, who also built Fort Denison, it was constructed using locally quarried sandstone between 1841 and 1849. Occupied by British troops until 1870 when it was taken over by the NSW colonial forces, the Barracks are widely considered to be one of the best examples of a military barracks in the world.
DATE: Thursday 23 November 2017
TIME: 10.00am – 11.30am
VENUE: Victoria Barracks, between Oxford St and Moore Park Road, Paddington, NSW 2021. Full details of meeting place will be sent to those who wish to participate
COST: $5.00 includes morning tea – payable on the day
RSVP TO: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au or 0422 350 834
RSVP BY: 16 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Limited pay parking. Best option is by public transport

Movie Group
2017-11-28 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The films for Tuesday 28 November 2017 at the Dendy Opera Quays cinemas are at the following times:
10.00 am Goodbye Christopher Robin
The behind the scenes story of the life of A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son Christopher Robin.
9.50am Loving Vincent
A painted animated Biopic about world-renowned artist Vincent van Gogh
10.30am Murder on the Orient Express
Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.
Please decide which film you wish to see and buy your own ticket.
We usually meet in the foyer before the films. Afterwards we go for a coffee or light lunch. The films finish at different times, so after your film make your way to the upstairs section of the CityExtra Café/ Restaurant opposite the Circular Quay Ferry Terminal wharves. Please ask for a large table for 10 or more members.
No need to RSVP, just come along.
I look forward to seeing you at the movies.
Jill Surgeon

Short Walk - Stroll & Chat - North Shore and Lavender Bay
2017-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Lavendar Bay, Alfred Street, Milsons Point, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Our starting point for the December Short Walk will be Milsons Point Station in Alfred Street, the right exit facing the Harbour Bridge. We will continue under the pylon and around the foreshore to Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden.
This is a ‘Chill Out’ walk before the busy Christmas period and there are quite a few possibilities for a coffee or tea break. It is approximately three kilometres and there’s a wonderful view of the Harbour from the North side.
DATE: Tuesday 5 December 2017
TIME: 10.00am to 12.00noon
VENUE: Meeting outside Milsons Point Station, Alfred Street, Milsons Point, 2061
COST: Coffee at own expense
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost-Black at trostblack@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Sunday 3 December 2017

Challenging Walk - TWILIGHT WALK from Spit Bridge to Georges Heights
2017-12-05 16:30 - 22:00 | Georges Heights Lookout, Middle Head Road, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Our challenging walk for December will commence at 4.30pm at the Spit Bridge. Following the shoreline as much as possible, we will walk along Chinaman’s, Edwards and Balmoral Beaches. At Georges Heights we will move inland and take the local streets to a chosen restaurant in Mosman for our end of year (CW) meal before heading down Prince Albert St to view the Christmas Lights.
Please note that although this walk is shorter than usual (approx 2 hour brisk walk) it is quite strenuous (there are a number of stairs and the first part of the walk involves a steep incline up Parriwi Rd).
Please contact either Sue Gunter: susan.gunter@btinternet.com or Jenny Goode: goodejenny@msn.com
It would be appreciated if you could let us know asap if you intend participating. December is a difficult month to book dinner for a large number of people.

SWIC CHRISTMAS LUNCH
2017-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, 33 Peel Street, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
You are cordially invited to the 2017 SWIC Christmas Lunch at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli. We do hope that you can join us to celebrate this special occasion with your SWIC friends. This year you will be able to get in the festive spirit by joining in our Christmas singalong. Once again, we are very grateful to member Jan Williams who is our hostess on this joyful occasion.
We will have a collection to support the Freedom Hub charity this year and we will welcome their CEO, Sally Irwin, to tell us a little bit about their work with the victims of modern-day trafficking and slavery within Australia.
DATE: Wednesday 6 December 2017
TIME: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
VENUE: Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Peel St, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
COST: $85 for members, $110 for non-members (female guests only)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the SWIC website Payments page
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: Xmas + your initial and surname
and RSVP (with postcode) to: Angie Dickinson at swictreasurer@gmail.com
We are required by the Yacht Club to provide a full guest list, including postcode of each guest. To facilitate this, please ensure that you include your postcode in your RSVP.
RSVP BY: Monday20 November 2017
TRANSPORT: Please note there is no parking onsite and limited and timed street parking in the surrounding streets. Car-pooling, taxis or public transport are recommended. Milsons Point Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue. Kirribilli Ferry is also an option, although the walk is uphill to the venue.

Mah-Jong (NS)
2017-12-07 13:00 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
Mah-Jong 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
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North Shore Mah-Jong is played on Thursday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at the North Sydney/Waverton Club in Woolcott Street, Waverton.
The Convenor is Cathie Bartholomew and her contact details are 0407 666 129 or iaincathie@bigpond.com

First Thursdays: Ladies' Night Out - The Oaks, Neutral bay
2017-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
Every once and a while we all need a night out with like-minded ladies for a drink and a laugh! Come just for an hour, or come for the evening. This is a low key event just to get out and enjoy a bit of Sydney nightlife after work or some quick “adult-time” before family members get home. If you are having a blast, keep the fun rolling with dinner with your new friends….
DATE: 7 December 2017
TIME 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VENUE: The Oaks, Neutral Bay, 118 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089
We’re not sure how many of you will have abandoned Sydney by this point and with Holiday Parties it may be a total Madhouse. We’re going to try something a little different…. We are going to invite everyone north of the Harbour Bridge to one of Sydney’s most famous pubs, and by the way they do some of the best steaks in Sydney.
Website: http://www.oakshotel.com.au
COST: Pay your own way at the bar. Food also available for purchase at the bar. Some of the best steaks in Sydney….
RSVP TO: swicniteout@gmail.com
Stephanie’s mobile: 0499 420 123 (Please rsvp by email. Phone is provided in case you get lost on the day or need to cancel last minute)
RSVP BY: Tuesday 5 December
TRANSPORT:
The easiest access to The Oaks from the CBD is to take any bus from Wynyard Carrington Stand A (be sure not to get on one of the express buses from the other stands unless you ask if they are stopping at Big Bear Shopping Centre!) and get off at the first stop, Big Bear Shopping Centre. Continue along the pavement for about a minute and you will see the Oaks’ first entrance with a huge plate glass window with a lovely maiden and jug of water fountain. Pass through to the garden at the back and prepare to be amazed!
We know this is an extra hop for some of you, but this really is a special venue and we are also afraid we may have trouble booking a venue in the CBD in the holiday season, so we hope you folks that are not from the North Shore would be willing to cross over and see something new. I promise you, it’s worth it!

Choir
2017-12-11 09:45 - 12:30, 2017-12-18 09:45 - 12:30 | NSW
The SWIC Choir provides an uplifting start to the week, meeting on Monday mornings.
The Choir performs at SWIC functions and charity events. New members are always welcome.
Contact the Convenor, Linda Shoostovian for further details at shoostov@bigpond.net.au

Bridge (NS)
2017-12-11 13:00 - 16:30, 2017-12-18 13:00 - 16:30 | Australia
SWIC Bridge is played at two different venues every Monday afternoon.
The North Shore Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at the Mosman RSL, Military Road, Mosman. For further information contact the Convenor, Toni Ingram on 0417 659 642 or at gerardij@aol.com

Explore Sydney Walk - Greenwich Point to Longueville
2017-12-13 10:00 - 14:30 | Greenwich Peninsula, Sydney, NSW, 2065, Australia
This is a scenic walk along the harbour foreshore of Greenwich Peninsular and the Lane Cove River. This walk is a little harder than our usual ventures as it includes slightly rugged terrain, steep steps and hilly suburban streets, and will be approximately 7 kms. Good walking shoes are the order of the day.
DATE: Wednesday 13 December 2017
TIME: Approx. 10.15am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Lunch at own expense, in nearby café to be advised
RSVP TO: swic.easywalk@gmail.com – Mary Williams 0416 090842 and Steph Light 0422 733414
RSVP BY: Sunday 10 December 2017
TRANSPORT: Either by ferry or bus to be advised

Mah-Jong (NS)
2017-12-14 13:00 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
Mah-Jong 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 Mah-Jong is played on Thursday afternoons from 1.00pm – 4.30pm at the North Sydney/Waverton Club in Woolcott Street, Waverton.
The Convenor is Cathie Bartholomew and her contact details are 0407 666 129 or iaincathie@bigpond.com

CHRISTMAS DAY
2017-12-25 | NSW

BOXING DAY
2017-12-26 | NSW

NEW YEAR'S DAY
2018-01-01 | NSW

Bridge (NS)
2018-01-08 13:00 - 16:30 | NSW
