Mah-Jong (NS)
2017-12-14 13:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

Choir
2017-12-18 09:45 - 12:30, 2018-02-05 09:45 - 12:30, 2018-02-12 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)
2017-12-18 13:00 - 16:30, 2018-01-15 13:00 - 16:30, 2018-01-22 13:00 - 16:30, 2018-01-29 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

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

Ladies' Night Out - Taylor's Rooftop Bar
2018-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Taylor’s Rooftop Bar, 69-73 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
DATE: Thursday 11 January 2018
TIME: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
VENUE: Taylor’s Rooftop Bar, 69 – 73 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
COST: Pay your own way at the bar. Food also available for purchase at the bar
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 9 January 2018

Movie Group
2018-01-23 09:30 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The films for Tuesday 23 January 2018 at the Dendy Opera Quays cinemas are at the following times:
9.30am – The Greatest Showman
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
10.00am – Darkest Hour
A thrilling and inspiring true story begins on the eve of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion is imminent, and with an unprepared public, a sceptical King, and his own party plotting against him, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world history.
10.30am – The Post
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country’s first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.
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.
Jill Surgeon (Convenor)

AUSTRALIA DAY
2018-01-26 | NSW

Morning Tea - SWIC Feedback/Discussion + 'Kitbag for Kids' Charity
2018-01-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
It’s SWIC chat time at January’s Morning Tea. Our President Catherine Marsh will lead a group discussion on SWIC – the past, present and future. We can also answer any questions you have on getting the most out of the SWIC website.
Ladies please come with a ‘handbag full’ of suggestions, recommendations and feedback which will be used to ensure we meet our members’ expectations and continually improve our club for the benefit of all members. Some thought starters …events, interest groups, communication, timing, fun, travel, culture, members, plus so much more ……Remember, there’s no such thing as a bad idea.
Also, Dean White, founder of Kit Bag for Kids will be giving us an overview of his charity. Kit Bag for Kids is a registered charity that provides quality sporting equipment to disadvantaged Aussie kids who would otherwise go without. Dean is the son-in-law of Book Club Convenor, Liz Polednik.
Our International Morning Teas will resume on Tuesday 13 March 2018.
DATE: Tuesday, 30 January 2018
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Our hostess is Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne NSW 2090
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson – watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Sunday 28 January 2018
TRANSPORT:
Driving – there is lots of untimed street parking available
Public Transport – 243 bus from Wynyard Stand A departs at 9.31am or 10.31am arriving 16 minutes later. Get off at the bus stop on the corner of Macpherson St and Ellalong Rd. It is a 2-minute walk from here.
Alternatively, a 10-minute walk from Military Road. Bus stop – Cabramatta Rd on Military Road, near the Orpheum. Keep walking down Macpherson St until you get to Ellalong Rd which is near the bottom of the hill on the LH side.

Golf (ES)
2018-01-31 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-02-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Woollahra Golf Club, 50 O'Sullivan Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
The eastern suburbs Golf group plays at Woollahra on Wednesday mornings. Tee-off is at 8.15am.
The Convenor is Liz McCarthy and her contacts details are 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

Challenging Walk - 'Twilight Walk': Manly to Spit Bridge
2018-02-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Manly, Sydney, NSW, Australia
DATE: Tuesday 6 February 2018
TIME & MEETING POINT: TBA when replying
As February is one of Sydney’s hottest months, and in an effort to avoid walking during the hottest part of the day, we have decided to conduct our walk in February as a ‘Twilight Walk’.
Our walk will begin in Manly and finish at the Spit Bridge. This walk offers magnificent harbour views, varied terrain, and requires a good level of fitness. The walk will take around 3 hours to complete.
If you would like to join our walk, please contact either:
Jenny Goode: goodejenny@msn.com or Sue Gunter: susan.gunter@btinternet.com

Book Group
2018-02-13 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 2019 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

Explore Sydney Walk - Wollongong History Walk
2018-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Wollongong, Sydney, NSW, 2500, Australia
This walk takes us from the railway station at Wollongong through historical streets to the foreshore, where will shall see the old and new lighthouse and the old cannons which were used to protect the harbour , and Belmore Basin which was used to export coal and is now home to the fishing fleet. It is mostly flat walking, but good walking shoes are required.
DATE: Wednesday 14 February 2018
TIME: Approx. 9.00am until 2.00pm depending on the travelling time on the train and walk
VENUE: Exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: Fish and chips at own expense from local café Nonadel (very good!!)
RSVP TO: swic.exploresydneywalk@gmail.com – Mary Williams 0416 090842 and Steph Light 0422 733414
RSVP BY: Sunday 11 February 2018
TRANSPORT: Train from Central Station to Wollongong and return trip to be advised

SWIC AGM & 21st Birthday Lunch
2018-02-15 11:00 - 15:00 | NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Celebrating 21 Fabulous Years!
Share Friendship, Memories and History
You are warmly invited to attend the SWIC AGM and 21st Birthday Lunch
on Thursday 15 February 2018
at NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney
from 10.45am – 3.00pm
NSW Parliament House, in the heart of Sydney, is the perfect venue to celebrate this very special occasion. For those members who have not visited Parliament House before, it is an opportunity to experience the colonial architecture and the history of ‘The House’. We will be dining in the Strangers’ Dining Room where floor to ceiling glass windows provide panoramic views of Sydney’s iconic Domain.
The SWIC AGM commences promptly at 11.00am in the Strangers’ Dining Room
The formal notice of the AGM is posted on the website Noticeboard.
Please take a moment to open and read it through, as it contains important information.
The 21st BIRTHDAY LUNCH commences at 12 noon in the Strangers’ Dining Room
The Birthday Lunch will commence at 12 noon when canapes and welcome drinks will be served. This will be followed by a three-course Birthday Lunch, including a special birthday dessert. Wine and soft drinks will be served with lunch.
The cost of the lunch is $85 per person (members only)
RSVP by Wednesday 31 January 2018 to Angie Dickinson at swictreasurer@gmail.com
Please advise of any special dietary requirements.
Payment options for the lunch are shown below.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payment Option 1: By Credit Card through the Payments page on the SWIC website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc. BSB: 112-879 Account#: 431019281 Description: B/day + Surname and Initial
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION FOR VISITORS TO PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Please note that there is a compulsory security screening process (similar to airport security) prior to the entry to Parliament House so please allow approximately 15 minutes for this. For those members wishing to arrive a little early there is a current art exhibition, historical information and artefacts in the main foyer to enjoy, as well as a small café that serves tea and coffee. This is at your own expense.
TRANSPORT: Public Transport advisable

Stephanie's Floral Art Class (NOW FULL)
2018-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Stephanie Light, 12 Norman Street, Concord, Sydney, NSW, 2137, Australia
This is a new and special activity being offered by SWIC member Stephanie Light. In her class you will learn to do a flower arrangement consisting of a bouquet in a holder, and a small box arrangement. Numbers are restricted to five people so it will be a case of ‘first in first served’.
NOTE: All flowers, boxes and equipment will be provided – just bring yourself!
DATE: Friday 16 February 2018
TIME: 10.00am – 12noon approx.
VENUE: 12 Norman Street, Concord, NSW 2137
COST: $40 per person (to be deposited by Tuesday 13 February 2018)
PAYMENT OPTIONS: By credit to Stephanie’s bank account
Name: Mrs Stephanie Light
BSB No: 032.002
Account No: 562994
Description: Flowers + surname and initial
RSVP TO: stephlight18@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 13 February 2018 stating that $40 has been credited to the account
TRANSPORT: Drive to 12 Norman St, Concord

Choir
2018-02-19 09:45 - 12:30 | 2a Woonona Road, Northbridge, 2a Woonona Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
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.
The Choir has its own Facebook page showing photos and videos of past performances – the name is Swic Choir. We hope this encourages you to join.
Contact the Convenor, Linda Shoostovian, at shoostov@bigpond.net.au

English Conversation Group
2018-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
This new group is an opportunity for members who have English as a second language to practise their English in a relaxed, supportive and informal environment away from the noise of a busy café or a large gathering. It is also open to those for whom English is their native language and who enjoy socialising with people of all nationalities and helping them to improve their English.
The group meets at each other’s houses on the 3rd Monday of the month from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
If you would like to join the English Conversation Group please contact Marianne Pearson on 0414 519103 or mazpearson1@gmail.com
DATE: Monday 19 February 2018
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Rd, Cremorne, 2090
RSVP TO: Marianne Pearson on 0414 519 103 or mazpearson1@gmail.com

Art & Culture - Private Tour of 'The Lady and the Unicorn' Tapestries
2018-02-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Art & Culture commences 2018 with a rare opportunity for our members to experience the beauty, scale and intricacy of ‘The Lady and the Unicorn’ Tapestry Series.
On loan from the Musée de Cluny, this tapestry series is a masterpiece of Medieval French Art that has captivated viewers across the centuries.
Revered as a national treasure in France, and known as the 15th-century ‘Mona Lisa of the Middle Ages’ The Lady and the Unicorn tapestry cycle will be making its exclusive appearance in Australia at the Art Gallery of NSW through a generous and exceptional loan from the collection of the Musée de Cluny – Musée National du Moyen Âge in Paris.
The six large tapestries each depict a richly costumed lady flanked by that most mysterious animal, the unicorn, with jewel-like millefleur (‘thousand flowers’) backgrounds. The tapestries present a vivid meditation on earthly pleasures and courtly love. They can also be viewed as an allegory of the five senses – sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell – plus a sixth ‘internal’ sense – heart, desire or will – which was widely known at the time.
A visit to The Lady and the Unicorn will allow a close encounter with one of the world’s greatest treasures.
DATE: Tuesday 20 February 2018
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000
TIME: Meet in the foyer of the Art Gallery no later than 9.15am for a 9.30am tour.
COST: $25 Payable on the Day
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas at kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com or 0438469044
RSVP BY: 9 February 2018
Please note that registration for this tour by 9 February 2018 is essential as our numbers determine the number of guides that are required. Full payment is required if you cancel after the clos- by date unless your place can be filled by someone on our waitlist.
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.

Short Walk - Darling Harbour & Chinese Garden of Friendship
2018-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The Year of the Dog in the Chinese Lunar calendar is fast approaching, so for our first Short Walk of the year we will venture to Darling Harbour and take tea at the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
We will meet at Wynyard Station and walk around Darling Harbour and through Dixon St and Chinatown. A visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is planned, with a coffee or tea break at the Teahouse in the gardens.
DATE: Wednesday 21 February 2018
TIME: 10.00am-11.00am
VENUE: Darling Harbour and Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier Street, Sydney 2000
Exact meeting place will be advised to those who RSVP
COST: $6 for Chinese Gardens and tea or coffee at own expense
RSVP TO: Maureen Trost-Black at trostblack@hotmail.com or 0406 362 388
RSVP BY: Monday 19 February 2018
TRANSPORT: Trains and buses to Wynyard

Monthly Activity - Tour of St Mary's Cathedral (WAIT LIST)
2018-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | St Mary’s Cathedral, St Mary's Road, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This visit to St Marys Cathedral will be with a guide, who will take us through this beautiful Gothic Revival cathedral and tell us its history, followed by a visit to the crypt.
The tour will take approximately 90 minutes.
DATE: Thursday 22 February 2018
VENUE: St Mary’s Road, Sydney, NSW 2000
TIME: 10.00am – 11.30am
COST: $5.00 payable on the day
RSVP TO: Beatrice de Lucey – bde11306@tpg.com.au 0422 350 834
RSVP BY: 16 February 2018
TRANSPORT: Bus or train is the best option as the cathedral is in the city
