Challenging Walk - Balmain and Iron Cove (NOW FULL)
2017-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Iron Cove Bay, Iron Cove Bay, Rozelle, Sydney, NSW, 2039, Australia
There are two components to our walk this month.
Firstly: a walk past lovely quiet wharves, harbour side parks, the Dawn Fraser Pool and suburban Balmain.
Secondly: along the popular walking, jogging, running loop that follows the foreshore of Iron Cove.
This walk will offer a more gentle grade to that experienced on the previous walk.
DATE: Tuesday 6 June 2017
TIME: Approx. 9.00am-12.pm
VENUE: Balmain and Iron Cove Circuit
COST: Transport and lunch
RSVP TO: susan.gunter@btinternet.com or goodejenny@msn.com
RSVP BY: 30 May 2017
TRANSPORT: Ferry to BALMAIN WHARF. Return by bus from DRUMMOYNE

Ladies Night Out - Handpicked Wines Cellar Door
2017-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Handpicked Wines Cellar Door, 50 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney, NSW, 2008, Australia
First Thursdays: Ladies’ Night Out
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: 1 June 2017
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Food is available for purchase at the venue, but there is a wealth of dining opportunities in the area if anyone would like to stay on.
VENUE: Handpicked Wines Cellar Door, 50 Kensington Street, Chippendale 2008
COST: Pay your own way at the bar. Food also available for purchase.
RSVP TO: Stephanie Johnson at sljohnson34@outlook.com or 049 942 0123
RSVP BY: 29 May 2017
Note: Kindly be aware that we will be making a booking for the venue and they may not be able to accommodate last minute RSVPs.
TRANSPORT: The venue is located in the newly renovated Kensington Street precinct which is a 4 minute walk from the bus stops at Railway Square (for our many ladies of the North Shore, the M30 is super easy!) and an easy 8 minute walk from Central Station. Parking will be difficult; please consider public transport/ cab/ uber.

Movie Group
2017-05-23 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The films for Tuesday 23 May at the Dendy Opera Quays cinemas are at the following times:
10.00 The Zookeeper’s Wife
10.10 Viceroy’s House
10.20 Their Finest
Please decide which film you wish to see and buy your own ticket.
We can meet in the foyer before the films. Afterwards we usually go for a coffee or light lunch.
NOTE: This month we shall meet in the upstairs section of the City Extra Café/Restaurant opposite the Circular Quay Ferry Terminal (the Pullman Hotel’s Hacienda Bar where we previously met is no longer suitable).
The Zookeepers Wife
M DRAMA
The Zookeeper’s Wife tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Jan and Antonina Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion.
Viceroy’s House
PG DRAMA
In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.
Their Finest
M COMEDY
A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film after the Blitzkrieg.

Café Society - Café Kentaro (WAIT LIST)
2017-05-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Cafe Kentaro, 616 Bourke St, Surry Hills, NSW , Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
DATE: Thursday 18 May 2017
TIME: 12 noon to approx. 2:30pm
VENUE: Café Kentaro, 616 Bourke St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
The café is in leafy tree-lined and landscaped Bourke St. The décor is pleasant with air plants and driftwood hanging from the ceiling and the staff are attentive and friendly. Chef/Owner Kenny was previously head chef at well-known ‘Bills’ in Darlinghurst.
Kentaro Café is fusion Japanese. The signature dish is Katso – pork filet, cabbage, Japanese BBQ & Mustard $13. Japanese Poutine $15. Umani wild mushrooms sautéed with miso & butter & goats cheese $15. There is a selection of Matcha flavoured treats – the Matcha cream puffs are exquisite. Freshly squeezed juice around $6.
COST: Around $25
PAYMENT OPTIONS: No split bills. CASH to settle the table account
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nola.holland@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Limited numbers therefore ASAP please
TRANSPORT: Street meter parking 2 hours. Nearby – Surry Hills Shop Village – 2 hours free. Buses routes along Cleveland St.

Art & Culture - Macquarie University Art Collection & Sculpture Garden
2017-05-16 11:00 - 14:30 | Macquarie University, 19 Eastern Rd, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
Join us on Tuesday 16 May 2017 for a special SWIC Art & Culture event at Macquarie University.
The Sculpture Park’s significance is globally recognised by the International Directory of Sculpture Parks, and was listed by Best Value Schools as one of the 25 most amazing sculpture gardens in the world.
Our morning commences in the Macquarie University Art Gallery at 11.00am with a guided tour of the current exhibition – ‘Ildiko Kovacs and James Drinkwater: Interconnections from the Collection’. The exhibition explores changing ideas and perceptions to abstract painting in Australia from a focus on the materiality of painting itself to a more narrative approach that generates meaning. Ildiko and James’ works are recent donations.
The University Art Collection forms a basis from which in-house curated exhibitions are developed. The Art Collection encompasses modernist works (Australian and International) and emphasises contemporary art practice that includes artists such as Arthur Boyd, John Brack Sidney Nolan, Bronwyn Bancroft Marion Borgelt and many more. The collection comprises a range of media from painting, photography, video, prints and drawings to glassware, ceramics and textiles.
After a short break for a Cup of Tea /Coffee we will reconvene for a tour of the Sculpture Garden.
SWIC Tour of the Sculpture Garden
The University’s open parkland of 126 hectares features significant flora and fauna reserves, heritage sites, and an earth sciences garden. Peppered among these natural features are some 130 original sculptures by leading and emerging Australian and international sculptors.
The Sculpture Park is a ‘space of possibilities’, where the environment and people interconnect through a process of discovery, enjoyment and learning.
Lunch will be in the Library Café and is at your own expense.
After Lunch
Join our tour guides for a special tour of the Library Collection.
DATE: Tuesday 16 May 2016
TIME: 11.00am – 2.30 pm
VENUE: Macquarie University Art Gallery Building E11A, 19 Eastern Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW 2109
COST: No Cost – Macquarie University is generously providing this special event to SWIC free of charge
Our Commitment: Macquarie University is generously providing this special event to SWIC free of charge. Once your RSVP has been received there is a commitment to attend except of course in extenuating circumstances. Macquarie University will organise guides on the basis of the numbers that SWIC provides on the closing date. The event is limited to 30 members.
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com Mobile: 0438 469 044
RSVP BY: 9 May 2017
TRANSPORT:
By Car: Parking is available at Macquarie Shopping Centre Car Park – costs are involved. It is about a 10 minute walk to The Macquarie University Art Gallery. There is very limited parking within the University campus.
By Bus: Please consult Sydney Buses Routes and Timetables.
By Train: Alight at Macquarie University station – Macquarie University railway station is located on the Chatswood to Epping line, serving the Sydney suburb of Macquarie Park including the nearby Macquarie University and Macquarie Centre. It is served by Sydney Trains T1 Northern services. It is about a 10 minute walk to The Macquarie University Art Gallery.

Easy Walk - South Head
2017-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Watson’s Bay, Military Road, Watson's Bay, NSW, 2030, Australia
This is a spectacular clifftop walk with harbour scenery and historic and military sites. We will walk from Watson’s Bay around South Head to the lighthouse and back to Watson’s Bay via the Gap and Jacob’s Ladder, and view both sides of the harbour in the process. This walk includes some steps and many inclines but is an easy to moderate walk.
DATE: 10 May 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. Fish and Chips from Doyle’s kiosk
RSVP TO: swic.easywalk@gmail.com – Mary Williams O416 090 842 and Steph Light 0422 733 414
RSVP BY: 7 May 2017
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SWIC & Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
2017-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Satya Colpani, 22A Burran Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
You are invited to attend the Sydney Women’s International Club‘s ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ at the home of Satya Colpani at 10.00am on Tuesday 9 May 2017.
Let’s get together again this year to support The Cancer Council’s major fundraiser. Have a cuppa, share some tasty treats and help beat cancer.
Please support our fundraising raffle by donating gourmet foods, beauty products, wine, toiletries etc as well as any baskets/hampers and of course by purchasing lucky tickets on the day. All proceeds from this event go to The Cancer Council.
Drop Off/ Pick Up Contacts:
Northside: Jill Watson – watsong8@gmail.com Mob: 0481 846 898
Eastside: Christine Powell – c.powell40@live.com.au Mob: 0439 840 944
Westside: Kay Nicholas – kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com Mob: 0438469044
DATE: 9 May 2017
TIME: 10.00am-12 noon
VENUE: Home of Satya Colpani – 22A Burran Ave, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: $20.00 (payable on the day)
RSVP TO: Ann Wilson at annvonwil@gmail.com Mob: 0404 632 328
RSVP BY: 2 May 2017
TRANSPORT: Street parking

Croquet Day for Members & Guests
2017-05-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Mosman Croquet Club, Alexander Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Members and guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon of croquet at the picturesque Mosman Croquet Club, on Sunday 7 May 2017 from 11.00am – 3.00pm. Mallets will be provided.
Our host for this event is Suzie Canham. Suzie has kindly offered to provide coaching for new players.
A light lunch of sandwiches, strawberries and cream, served with Pimms, will be provided (BYO wine).
DATE: Sunday 7 May 2017
TIME: 11.00am – 3.00pm
VENUE: Mosman Croquet Club, Alexander Ave, Mosman, NSW 2088
COST: $30.00
PAYMENT: Pay on the Day
RSVP TO: Julie Reading at reading.julie@gmail.com or 0438 195 414
RSVP BY: 30 April 2017
TRANSPORT:
By bus: Bus from Central to Mosman. Please consult Sydney Buses timetables.
The 244 route to Chowder Bay goes via Middle Head Road, Mosman, close to the Mosman Croquet Club, which is situated at the end of Alexander Avenue in the Rawson Park Sporting Complex.
By car: Easy untimed parking on Middle Head Road.

Ladies' Night Out - May 2017
2017-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | The Lobo Plantation, Basement, 209 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
First Thursdays: Ladies’ Night Out
Come and join us for our first evening social event to be held on the 1st Thursday of the month.
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 4 May 2017
TIME: 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm (optional dinner after)
VENUE: The Lobo Plantation, Basement, 209 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000
https://thelobo.com.au
COST: Pay your own way at the bar
RSVP TO: Stephanie Johnson Email: sljohnson34@outlook.com Mobile 0499 420 123
RSVP BY: 1 May 2017
TRANSPORT: The Lobo Plantation is conveniently located 5 minutes on foot from Town Hall Station and 7 minutes from Wynyard Station. It is in the basement of 209 Clarence Street, between King and Market.

Vision Australia Single Games Day
2017-05-04 10:30 - 15:00 | Home of Liz St George, 2D Tarrant Avenue, Bellevue Hill, Sydney, NSW, 2023, Australia
The International Committee of Vision Australia proudly presents
Our Annual Games Day
Thursday, 4 May at 10.30am for 11.00am
To be held at the home of
Liz St. George
2D Tarrant Avenue, Bellevue Hill 2023
Morning tea and light lunch will be served
Admission $45.00 per person
All proceeds to the work of Vision Australia
Come and Play BRIDGE – MAHJONG or any other game of your choice
(Bridge players can make up their own table or come along and we’ll find you a partner.
Please bring cards, etc – Tables provided)
RSVP by 27 April 2017 to Liz McCarthy at mccarthyliz50@gmail.com or 0414 408 615

Ladies Who Lunch - 'Moorish Blue'
2017-05-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Moorish Blue, 139 Blues Point Road, McMahon’s Point, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Please join Ladies who Lunch in May where you will be transported to Tunisia and Morocco. ‘Moorish Blue’ specialises in contemporary North African Cuisine. The food, like the surroundings, is colourful, lively and generous, using only the freshest ingredients. The dishes are a work of art and the flavours sublime. You won’t be disappointed.
DATE: Wednesday 3 May 2017
TIME: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
VENUE: Moorish Blue, 139 Blues Point Road, McMahon’s Point, NSW 2060
COST: A pre-pay Set Menu of 2 courses – $65.00 per person (to include a glass of house white or house red)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment details will be provided in a confirmation email
RSVP TO: Jan Kind at janelizakind@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday 26 April 2017
TRANSPORT: Buses and trains – please check the transport website for buses/trains from your area. Blues Point Road is a 5 – 7 minute walk from North Sydney Station and where there are numerous train, bus and parking options.

Short Walk - Glebe Foreshore
2017-05-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Jubilee Park, Maxwell Road, Glebe, NSW, 2037, Australia
Short Walk – Glebe Foreshore – no steps
We are going to explore the many facets of the fascinating and historic suburb of Glebe on this level walk.
Nestled against the Glebe foreshore in the city’s west, the four parks make up more than seventeen hectares of open grasslands, sports fields, adventure playgrounds and wetlands. The parks also feature public toilets and bubblers, as well as barbecue and picnic areas. Glebe Foreshore Parks are well serviced by bus and light rail links. Park your car at Chapman Road, Annandale OR catch the light rail from Central Station to Jubilee Park Light Rail Station where we will meet. The walk is about 2-3 km to the Fish Markets following the foreshore which has glorious views of the harbour, city and Blackwattle Bay. Once we reach the Fish Markets, we could have a coffee or lunch or you can catch the light rail from the Fish Market Station or Wentworth Park Station either to Central Station or back to your car in Chapman Road. For more information and maps, please read these links:
https://glebewalks.com.au/?walking_tours=glebe-waterfront-walk
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/facilities/parks/major-parks/glebe-foreshore-parks and https://glebewalks.com.au/?walking_tours=glebe-waterfront-walk
DATE: Tuesday 2 May 2017
TIME: Stroll and Chat 11am–12noon approx. and/or Coffee/Lunch 12-1pm approx.
COST: Coffee/Lunch at own expense
VENUE: Meet at Jubilee Park Light Rail Station on Annandale foreshore side. Finish at Fish Markets for coffee or lunch or catch light rail back to car or to Central.
RSVP TO: Lynette Pollard at lynpollard8@gmail.com or 0413 888 641
RSVP BY: Monday 1 May 2017
TRANSPORT: Drive to and park at Chapman Road, Annandale on waterfront side of Harold Park which is not far from Jubilee Park light rail station OR catch light rail from Central Station to Jubilee Park – our meeting point.
Please contact Lynette if running late and bring a bottle of water.

Challenging Walk - Berowra Valley Regional Park
2017-05-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Berowra Valley Regional Park, Quarry Road, Berowra, NSW, Australia
We will explore the Berowra Valley National and Regional Park which straddles large parts of the Berowra Creek catchment. Our walk will feature expansive bushland scenery. (Please note that this walk will be the MOST CHALLENGING of all our walks and will require a high level of fitness and stamina).
DATE: Tuesday 2 May 2017
TIME: Approx. 9.00am-1.00pm
VENUE: Berowra Valley Regional Park
COST: Transport and lunch
RSVP TO: susan.gunter@btinternet.com or goodejenny@msn.com
RSVP BY: 27 April 2017

April Monthly Activity - Tour of Hambledon Cottage, Parramatta
2017-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Hambledon Cottage, Cnr Hassall Street & Gregory Place Parramatta, Sydney, NSW, 2124, Australia
Hambledon Cottage at Parramatta is an elegant Colonial Georgian cottage built for John Macarthur in 1824 where you can experience the 19th Century lifestyle and see original furniture of the period. Included in the tour of the cottage there is a special exhibition about the lives of the women from The Female Factory.
DATE: Thursday 27 April 2017
TIME: 11am – 3.00pm – NB This is earlier than originally advertised so as to coincide with the ferry.
VENUE: Hambledon Cottage, Cnr Hassall Street & Gregory Place Parramatta NSW 2124
Meeting Point: Door facing Hassall Street at 10.45am
COST: $6.00 Pay on the day.
RSVP TO: Lola Morris – 0413 183 045 – lolam786@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: Thursday 20 April 2017
TRANSPORT: Accessible by train, bus or ferry. The ferry leaves Circular Quay Wharf 5 at 9.07am, arriving at Parramatta Wharf at 10.30am. Pay parking available in street or nearby parking stations.

ANZAC DAY
2017-04-25 | NSW

Café Society - Lunch Special $19.90 with Harbour Views
2017-04-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Theatre Bar at the Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Dawes, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
DATE: Thursday 20 April 2017
TIME: 12 noon until around 2:30pm
VENUE: Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Dawes, NSW 2000
COST: $19.90 for a Main Course + Glass Wine or Sparkling Water
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payable on the day when ordering at The Bar
RSVP TO: Nola Holland at nola.holland@hotmail.com
RSVP BY: 17 April 2017
TRANSPORT: Bus route 325 to Millers Point. Pick up bus in Park St near Town Hall

Art & Culture - The Elliott-Eyes Collection (WAIT LIST)
2017-04-18 09:30 - 14:00 | Home of Gordon Elliott & Michael Eyes, 7 Bridge St, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, 2043, Australia
We are very excited to have the opportunity to visit the Elliott- Eyes Collection in the owners’ Terrace home in Erskineville on Tuesday 18 April. Our hosts are Gordon Elliott and Michael Eyes. Their collection (219 pieces to be precise) of mainly Australian and New Zealand works is to be found in every room and on every wall of their home, as well as in the courtyard. They have recently decided to open their collection to the public showing small groups through their house by appointment. Expect to be surprised and amazed. The collection unfolds throughout the house. Gordon and Michael are our tour guides and they will introduce you to their art works and tell the story.
As this collection is in a private home tour groups are small (maximum 12); therefore we will have two tours back to back, one commencing at 9.30am and the other commencing at 12noon.
DATE: Tuesday 18 April 2017
TIME:
TOUR 1: 9.30am – 11.30am followed by a coffee /tea at Café Sofia (compliments of our hosts). Food is at your own at own expense.
Meet Kay Nicholas at 7 Bridge St, Erskineville, NSW 2043 at 9.25am.
TOUR 2: 12noon – 2.00pm with coffee /tea at Café Sofia from 11.20am prior to the tour (compliments of our hosts). Food is at your own expense.
Meet Alison Ross at 11.20 am at Café Sofia for coffee/tea at 7 Swanson St, Erskineville, NSW 2043- a two-minute walk from the venue.
VENUE: 7 Bridge Street, Erskineville, NSW 2043
COST: $20 – pay on the day. Your entry fee includes a complimentary cup of coffee or tea at nearby Café Sofia. Please indicate which tour you would prefer.
PLEASE NOTE: SWIC needs to prepay for Art & Culture tours, therefore members cancelling after the closing date are asked to pay unless the place can be filled by a member on a waitlist.
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas at kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com or mobile: 0438 469 044
IMPORTANT: When you RSVP please indicate your preference for tour time. We will do our best to accommodate to your preference but cannot guarantee. We will allocate members to groups in the order of receipt of RSVP.
RSVP BY: 10 April 2017
TRANSPORT: We suggest that members use public transport. The venue is 3 minutes’ walk from Erskineville Station.
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EASTER MONDAY
2017-04-17 | NSW

EASTER FRIDAY
2017-04-14 | NSW

Easy Walk - The Painters' Walk
2017-04-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf, Milson Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
Easy Walk – The Painters’ Walk from Taronga Wharf to Cremorne Point Wharf.
This is a beautiful coastal walk from Taronga Wharf, past Sirius Cove, and around Cremorne Point. We will skirt the boundaries of the zoo (listen out for the animals) and go past an old artist’s camp (Curlew Camp) as well as pass gardens on the cliff face lovingly tended by a local resident and finishing at the lighthouse at Cremorne Point. This is a moderate walk of 6km along boardwalk and through bush with lots of steps both up and down.
DATE: 12 April 2017
TIME: 10.00am to 12.00pm
VENUE: Exact meeting place and time will be emailed to those who RSVP
COST: There is a coffee shop at Cremorne Point wharf for coffee afterwards or the cafes of Neutral Bay are a 10 minute bus trip away.
RSVP TO: swic.easywalk@gmail.com – Catherine Marsh – 0406 423 304
PLEASE NOTE THAT JAN MACKENZIE IS RELOCATING BACK TO THE US AND MARY WILLIAMS IS AWAY FOR THIS WALK
TRANSPORT:
Ferry to Taronga at start, and ferry from Cremorne Point at the end of the walk.
247 bus from Wynyard, via Military Rd, terminates at zoo entrance and then walk to wharf for the start.
The 225 bus connects from Cremorne Point Wharf to Military Road for onward routes at the end of the walk if you are not going back to the city.
No street parking at start of walk; limited 4 hour parking on Milson Rd near end of walk.

International Morning Tea - Aussie Flavours & Delights
2017-04-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Jill Watson, Townhouse 1, 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
Please join us for April’s ‘Aussie’ International Morning Tea, where you’ll be treated to delicious local flavours and delights.
DATE: Tuesday 11 April 2017
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm, followed by an informal SWIC feedback/suggestion session
VENUE: Our hostess is Jill Watson
ADDRESS: Townhouse 1, 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 4 April 2017
TRANSPORT: Limited 2 hour street parking. Train to Milsons Point Station and it’s a short 5 minute walk from the station

Ladies Who Lunch - 'The Smoking Goat'
2017-04-05 12:30 - 15:00 | Sydney Rowing Club, 613 Great North Road, Abbotsford , Sydney, NSW, 2046, Australia
We are going Greek this month! Set on a picturesque stretch of the Parramatta River and attached to the Sydney Rowing Club, this restaurant uses smoking techniques and the freshest ingredients to create some really unique and flavoursome Greek dishes with a modern twist.
DATE: Wednesday 5 April 2017
TIME: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
VENUE: Sydney Rowing Club, 613 Great North Road, Abbotsford 2046
COST: A pre-pay Set Menu of 2 courses – $50.00 per person (All beverages are extra)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Naseem Walton
ANZ BANK
BSB: 012 003
ACCOUNT: 110009639
RSVP TO: Naseem Walton – naseemw@gmail.com or mobile 0405 418 841
RSVP BY: Wednesday 29 March 2017
TRANSPORT:
Regular ferries to and from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour go to Abbotsford, so please check the timetable for both going and coming back from Abbotsford. There is a carpark with plenty of parking at the venue. For buses, please check the time table from your destination.

Challenging Walk - Collaroy to Manly Coastal Walk
2017-04-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Collaroy Beach, Pittwater Road, Collaroy, Sydney, NSW, 2097, Australia
For our April walk we will follow the coastline from Collaroy to Manly skirting Long Reef golf course with its 360 degree views, and then across Dee Why, Curl Curl and Freshwater beaches before heading down to Queenscliff and Manly.
DATE: Tuesday 4 April 2017
TIME: Approx. 9.00am-12.00pm
COST: None. Lunch at own expense
RSVP TO: Sue Gunter at susan.gunter@btinternet.com or Jenny Goode at goodejenny@msn.com
TRANSPORT: Detailed instructions will be sent out nearer the time to those who register for the walk

March Monthly Activity - Tour of the QVB
2017-03-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Queen Victoria Building, 455 George St, Sydney CBD, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us on the first Monthly Activity for 2017 and experience the history and grandeur of the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) with a guided tour. Explore the fascinating history of the QVB. Learn about the history of the building from design and conception, through its life as Sydney Markets, its refurbishments, and life today as a bustling shopping centre. Discover the splendid architecture featured throughout the building with the majestic central dome, glorious stained glass windows and clocks as your major highlights.
DATE: Thursday 30 March 2017
TIME: 11.30am – 12.15pm
VENUE: Queen Victoria Building , 455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Meeting Point: 11.15am at the QVB Concierge located on the Ground Floor
COST: $15 – payable on the day
RSVP TO: Beatrice de Lucey Email: bde11306@tpg.com.au Mobile: 0422 350 834
RSVP BY: Thursday 23 March 2017
TRANSPORT: Rail: alight at Town Hall Bus: Check Sydney Buses for routes and timetables. Please note that buses no longer travel down George St owing to Light Rail construction. Car: Parking is available at Wilson Car Park QVB . Entry is via York Street.

Movie Group
2017-03-28 10:00 - 12:30 | United Cinemas Opera Quays, 1 Macquarie Street, East Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Ready for a movie?? It may be all we have to do on these rainy days!!
For those of you new to the group, Jill and I select the morning movies that are available for the 4th Tuesday of each month. The cinema advertises them about a week beforehand, so expect an email from us at that time. We meet prior to the movie times in the courtyard or the lobby of the Dendy Theatre, Opera Quay. You select the movie you are interested in and buy your ticket – usually there is more than one person interested in each movie. After the movie we walk to the Hacienda Bar in the Pullman Quay Grand for lunch or a coffee. The movies vary in start and end times so we don’t all wait for each other at the theatre. When your movie ends, just head over to the Hacienda and we’ll see you there. Hopefully you won’t be alone in your choice of movie! No need to RSVP – just join us. Jill and I will try to remember our name tags – look up our beautiful pictures on the SWIC website!
Location:
Dendy Opera Quay Theatre is amongst the shops on the walk to the Opera House at Circular Quay.
Hacienda Bar in the Pullman Quay Grand is on the same side of Circular Quay close to the turn after you pass Wharf 1. Enter the hotel and go to the second floor, elevator or stairs. The bar is usually empty at noon on a Tuesday. I will try to book the area to the far left after entering. It’s the largest area to sit together. If not, just select a spot anywhere. It’s a beautiful view overlooking the harbour.
MARCH 28 MOVIES
Alone in Berlin
10:00am
Berlin, 1940. Working class couple Otto and Anna Quangel receive the news that their only son has been killed on the battlefield. They decide to resist the Nazi regime in their very own way, risking everything to try and turn the tide on German support for the cause. Based on the international best-seller by Hans Fallada.
Loving
10:15am
Set in 1958 Virginia, Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga give understated yet powerful performances as a couple who simply want to live peacefully together, yet sadly have to go all the way to the Supreme Court just to do so.
Beauty and the Beast
10:20am
I think this might be my pick! Fond memories of watching the Disney movie with my daughters and the movie appears to live up to the hype.
See you at the movies!
Ann Wilson & Jill Surgeon

Art & Culture - John Olsen: 'the you beaut country'
2017-03-21 09:15 - 10:30 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join Art & Culture at the Art Gallery of NSW for a private tour of the much anticipated exhibition of works by renowned Australian artist, John Olsen, entitled ‘the you beaut country’.
This exhibition is the most comprehensive display ever mounted of Olsen’s work, and includes paintings, ceramics, tapestries and works on paper from collections across Australia. It encompasses the artist’s formative years in Sydney and Europe, and his return to Australia and development of a spectacular and idiosyncratic vision of the landscape.
DATE: Tuesday 21 March 2017
TIME: Meet in the foyer of the Art Gallery no later than 9.10am for a 9.15am tour
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: $25.00
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Pay on the Day
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas at kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com Mobile: 0438 469 044
RSVP BY: 14 March 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.
Please note that the 441 bus from the Queen Victoria Building does NOT commence its service until 10.00am.

Cafe Society - Italian Street Kitchen (NOW FULL)
2017-03-16 12:00 - 14:30 | Italian Street Kitchen, 19-25 Grosvenor Street, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
Café Society will start the SWIC year with lunch at the Italian Street Kitchen.
Date: 16 March 2017
Address: 19-25 Grosvenor Street, Neutral Bay, corner Young Street
Time: 12 noon
RSVP: to Nola Holland at nola.holland@hotmail.com or 0408 444 340

SWIC Website Workshop
2017-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
The SWIC Website Administrator, Judith Nguyen, will run a workshop for members who are unsure how to access and use the SWIC Website.
DATE: Thursday 16 March 2016
TIME: 10.00am – 12noon
VENUE: At the home of Catherine Marsh, 64 Ellalong Road, Cremorne
RSVP: to Judith at website@swic.org.au by 14 March 2017
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to bring your own device/s (iPad, laptop, smart phone)

International Morning Tea - Sri Lanka
2017-03-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Home of Daphne Christie-David, 8 Narani Cres, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
Join us for our first international morning tea of 2017. We shall be treated to a Sri Lankan feast by 2016 new member, Daphne Christie-David.
DATE: Tuesday 14 March 2017
TIME: 10.30am-12.30pm
VENUE: Our hostess is Daphne Christie-David
Address: 8 Narani Cres, Northbridge, NSW 2063
COST: No cost
RSVP TO: Jill Watson – watsongillian8@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 7 March 2017
TRANSPORT: Street Parking, 202 bus from City, Bridge St via North Sydney. Get off at Sailors Bay Rd near Woonona Rd, Northbridge

Easy Walk - Across the Harbour Bridge to the Royal Botanic Gardens
2017-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
For our March Easy Walk we will take a familiar walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the North Shore, and proceed past Circular Quay to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
DATE: Wednesday 8 March 2017
TIME: 10:00am-12 noon
VENUE: Sydney Harbour Bridge
COST: Lunch at own expense
RSVP TO: swic.easywalk@gmail.com or Jan Mackenzie on 0426 064 359 and Mary Williams on 0416 090 842
RSVP BY: 6 March 2017
