Bridge (NS)
2024-10-07 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-10-14 13:15 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
The North Shore Bridge group meets on Monday afternoons at 1p.m. for a prompt 1.15 start at Northbridge Golf Club, 296 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge with a playing fee of $2 to cover costs.
Please note: this is a minimum Intermediate standard bridge group; and in order to play it is necessary to also be a social member of Northbridge Golf Club (the cost is $20 per year). To register to play please contact the Convenor Jilly Clout Fraser at jillyclout@gmail.com

Evening Book Group
2024-10-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Imperial Hotel, Paddington, 252 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW, 2010, Australia
The Evening Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month, in the evening. See the Noticeboard for the 2026 Evening Book Group Reading List.
DATE: First Monday of the month
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm (book discussion will start around 6.00pm)
VENUE: The Imperial Hotel, 252 Oxford St, Paddington
COST: Pay for your own drinks (and food if you wish to eat)
TRANSPORT:
By Bus: Oxford St is serviced by multiple bus routes
By Car: Street Parking is readily available in the area
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Convenor, Caroline Frangopoulos, at cmfrangopoulos@gmail.com or swiceveningbookclub@gmail.com

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Challenging Walk – Circular Quay to The Tramsheds, Forest Lodge
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This is a ~10 km walk that starts at the Ferry Wharf Circular Quay and follows the foreshore around The Rocks, Walsh Bay, Barrangaroo and Pyrmont, arriving at the Tramsheds in Forest Lodge. It is fairly flat terrain and offers wonderful harbour views. You should not be carrying any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace.
DATE: Tuesday 8 October
TIME: 10:00 – 12:30 followed by lunch
VENUE: Wharf 5, Circular Quay
COST: Lunch at a café / restaurant at your own expense
RSVP TO: Email: SWICchallengewalk@gmail.com
LEADERS: Thana Sivaganam and Corinne Drouin
RSVP BY: Thursday 4 October
TRANSPORT: Circular Quay is very accessible by public transport (train, bus, light rail and ferry). You can return to the city via Light Rail from the Jubilee Park stop

Book Group
2024-10-08 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

Golf (ES)
2024-10-09 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-10-16 08:15 - 11:00 | 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 contact details are ph 0414 408 615 or mccarthyliz50@gmail.com

Golf (ES)
2024-10-09 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-10-16 08:15 - 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

Tennis (ES)
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Cooper Park Tennis Courts, 1 Bunna Place, Woollahra, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
The eastern suburbs Tennis Group plays doubles every Thursday morning from 10.00-11.30am at Cooper Park, Double Bay – except during school holidays. We usually have two courts reserved for us. We are a relaxed and friendly group, but you need to know the basics and have played tennis before.
If you’d like to join us, please email the Convenor – Judy Black – judy.black@sydney.edu.au

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2024-10-10 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-17 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

Golf (NS)
2024-10-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Warringah Golf Club, 397 Condamine Street, North Manly, Sydney, NSW, 2100, Australia
The North Shore Golf Group plays 9 holes at Warringah Golf Club on Friday mornings.
Tee off is at 9.30am and play finishes at 11.30am – 12noon, followed by sociable coffee and snacks.
Cost: $25 and $21 for Seniors.
Clubs, buggy and cart hire are available at the Pro shop. Golf lessons are also available.
The Convenor is Mariella Fraser, 0403 707 237, mariella.fraser@gmail.com
Mariella sends participants an email on Wednesday and members are asked to reply by Thursday afternoon ONLY if attending.

Rummikub (NS)
2024-10-11 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, 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.
DATE: 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
VENUE: Jam Cafe – Bridgepoint Mosman
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh and Rosemary Sullivan at rummikubswic@gmail.com
For changes on the day, please text or ring Catherine on 0406 423 304 or Rosemary on 0411 441 741
RSVP BY: Thursday morning before play on Friday

Tennis (NS)
2024-10-14 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-10-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Cammeray Tennis Club, Cnr Ernest Street & Park Ave, Cammeray, Sydney, NSW, 2062, Australia
Start the week with a lively game of tennis with SWIC’s north shore group.
We meet every Monday morning from 9.00am – 10.30am at the Cammeray Tennis Club.
The Convenor, Julie Reading, can be contacted at 0438 195 414 or reading.julie@gmail.com
Cost – $10, payable on the day.

EXPLORE SYDNEY WALK – WALK FROM CIRCULAR QUAY TO ELIZABETH BAY HOUSE & VISIT
2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
We will meet at 10am at Circular Quay to walk to Elizabeth Bay House, around the Botanical Garden, Woolloomooloo, then take the long stairs to Potts Point and arrive in Elizabeth Bay to visit the house at 11am. This beautiful house was the finest house of the colony, built in 1835, with harbour views, sweeping staircases and nice furniture. The visit is free and self-guided.
DATE: Monday 14 October 2024.
TIME: 10 am – 12 noon + optional coffee/lunch
MEETING POINT: Meet in Circular Quay, Wharf 2
COST: Lunch (optional) at your own expense at the Lookout café on Elizabeth Bay Marina.
RSVP TO: Corinne Drouin and Anna Weaving via email only on swicdiscoversydneywalks@gmail.com (and please let us know if you’ll stay for lunch, we have to do a reservation)
RSVP BY: Friday 11 October 2024
TRANSPORT: Many trains, ferry and buses to arrive to Circular Quay. For the way back, train from Kings Cross.

Bridge (ES)
2024-10-14 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-10-21 13:15 - 16:15 | Double Bay Chapel (Ground Floor), cnr Cross St and Transvaal Ave, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2028, Australia
The Eastern Suburbs Bridge Group meets on Monday afternoons from 1.15pm – 4.15pm, on the ground floor of the Double Bay Chapel located in the courtyard behind Indigo Cafe, cnr Cross St and Transvaal Ave, Double Bay.
For further information contact the Convenor, Sally Hochfeld on 0419 191 592 or at sally.hochfeld@gmail.com

Evening Book Group
2024-10-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Imperial Hotel, Paddington, 252 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW, 2010, Australia
The Evening Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month, in the evening, and is for members who may be working or have daytime commitments. It is intended to be more social than academic and members meet in a central location. The reading list differs from that of the Tuesday book group. See the Noticeboard for the 2024 Evening Book Group Reading List.
DATE: First Monday of the month
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.00pm (book discussion will start around 6.00pm)
VENUE: The Imperial Hotel, 252 Oxford St, Paddington https://www.imperialhotelpaddington.com.au
COST: Pay for your own drinks (and food if you wish to eat)
TRANSPORT:
By Bus: From the city you can take the multiple bus routes which all stop opposite in Oxford Street
By Car: Parking
Street parking is readily available
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Convenor, Caroline Frangopoulos, at swiceveningbookclub@gmail.com or cmfrangopoulos@gmail.com

Ladies Night Out
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The Bar at Sir Stamford, 93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Tuesday 15 October 2024
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: Highlander Whiskey Bar, Sir Stamford at Circular Quay.
93 Macquarie Street
Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
COST: Pay for your own food and drinks.
RSVP TO: Sangeeta/ Elaine
swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 10 October 2024
A short walk from the Circular Quay ferry terminal.

Guided Historical Walk and Visit to The Annandale Art Gallery - Note this is on a Wednesday - EVENT FULL - Waitlist
2024-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Community seating, Johnston St, Annandale, NSW, Australia
Join us on a short, guided walk through a small area of Historical Annandale, the first planned subdivision in New South Wales. Our walk will commence on the Corner of Johnston and Booth Streets and proceed to the Heritage Listed, Gothic Revival Style Hunter Baillie Memorial Church. Hunter Baillie’s 56 metre Spire has dominated the landscape since the church opened in 1889. From there we will proceed past St Brendan’s Catholic Church and The Mary McKillop Convent to our destination the Annandale Art Gallery.
Bill and Anne Gregory opened Annandale Galleries in 1991 in a converted Masonic Hall. The large space that the Galleries provide stem from the building’s initial construction as a Methodist church. The aim of Annandale Galleries is to show the best of Australian and international contemporary art. The Galleries have won acclaim and built a prominent reputation through showing the work of leading Aboriginal artists. Annandale Galleries represents Indigenous communities in Maningrida and Yirrkala, both in North East Arnhem Land, with regular exhibitions of barks and various free standing sculpture. The gallery also specialises in European modern masters such as Picasso, Matisse, Miro and Chagall. We will view the current exhibition: Elements of Sympathy
Our walk will finish at the Art Deco North Annandale Hotel, listed by the Australian Institute of Architects in the Register of significant 20th Century buildings. You may wish to join us for a Pub Lunch.
DATE: Wednesday 16 October 2024
TIME: 10.00am – 1pm (approximately)
MEET: At the community seating area on Johnston Street which is around the corner from the 470-bus stop at 10am.
VENUES: Hunter Baillie Memorial Church Cnr Johnston and Collins Streets Annandale; Annandale Art Gallery 110 Trafalgar Street; North Annandale Hotel, 105 Johnston St Annandale.
COST: TBA on receipt of RSVP: Pay on Day
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com Please advise if you will be staying for lunch. Note: Lunch is at you own expense.
RSVP BY: 6 October 2024
PAYMENT: Pay on Day: Donation to the restoration of the Hunter Baillie Church.
TRANSPORT: Public Transport: 470 Bus from City to Lilyfield, alight at Crn Booth and Johnston Streets Annandale (opposite Post Office)
By private vehicle: Unrestricted parking in Johnston Street.

Special Event - Bowls Evening at The Greens
2024-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | The Greens North Sydney, 50 Ridge Street, North Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Join us for a game of bowls and a bite to eat. Partners and friends welcome
DATE: October 16 2024
TIME: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
VENUE: The Greens North Sydney, 50 Ridge St, NORTH SYDNEY (02) 9245 3099

COST: $49 per person (includes a game of bowls, food and soft drink) Alcohol on own account
RSVP TO: jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
RSVP BY: October 12024
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Please note new SWIC bank account details below – from September 2023
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: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Trains to North Sydney. The Greens is a 10 minute walk from North Sydney Station and has an abundance of bus stops located within a short walk of the venue

Classical Music Group
2024-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Living Sound – 2024 Season of Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing in Opera House Concert Hall.
The next concert on 18 October is called George Gershwin’s
‘An American in Paris’ and will by presented by Umberto Clerici, young Italian cellist and conductor.
We will hear compositions by Stravinsky, Ravel and of course Gershwin.
DATE : Friday 18 October,
TIME : 11am – 12md
VENUE : Opera House Concert Hall
TICKETS : Sydney Symphony Orchestra box office 02 8215 4600 or Opera House box office 02 9250 7777 or online.
We will meet in the Opera House foyer for tea/coffee (free) from 10am, then after the concert some members like to meet for lunch at ‘House Canteen’ just under the building.
Please let Grace, Classical Music Group convenor, know if you attending
so she can look for you in the foyer. Her mobile 0434 170 030.
Grace, the convenor chose and bought tickets for following concerts :

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time
Grace’s seat

Friday
(18 October)
Gershwin, Stravinsky, Ravel
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box Y – 65

Friday
(8 November)
Mozart’s Symphony No.41
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
11.00am – 12md
Box E – 51

Thursday
(28 November)
Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring
Concert Hall – Sydney Opera House
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Box Y – 65

Rummikub / Canasta EAST
2024-10-18 11:00 - 14:30 | Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay, NSW, 2029, Australia
Rummikub and Canasta are a lot of fun to play and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. There is the possibility of lunch and light refreshments.
DATE: 3rd Friday of each month
TIME: 11.00am – 2.30pm
VENUE: Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay
COST: Refreshments at members cost – Bring a sandwich and refreshments
RSVP TO: Lynette Sanchez
Lynette Sanchez – ph 0418220605 lynettesanchez1@icloud.com
RSVP BY: Thursday prior to the Friday game
TRANSPORT: Parking is available near the Woollahra Sailing Club
Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Buses run past the club.

Spanish Conversation
2024-10-21 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

New Zealand International Morning Tea
2024-10-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Lynne Johnson, 1/677 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2029, Australia
Come and enjoy some New Zealand fare. We have many members from New Zealand, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with its pristine beaches and majestic mountains. If you are planning a trip to New Zealand it will be a great opportunity to find out more about one of our closest neighbouring countries.
DATE: Monday 21 October 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Home of Lynne Johnson 1/677 New South Head Road, Rose Bay, NSW 2029
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: Judy King at famking@bigpond.com
RSVP BY: 14 October 2024 limited numbers to 40
TRANSPORT:
Parking – is available for free at Lyne Park directly opposite Lynne’s apartment in New South Head Road
Ferry – Rose Bay Ferry runs directly from Circular Quay
Bus – 324 or 325 from York St Wynyard Station, alight at Lyne Park stop opposite Lynne’s apartment
