Sydney Womens International Club

Tennis (ES)
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

Out n About -Nanda/Hobbs Gallery: Behind the Scenes at an Art Gallery
2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Nanda / Hobbs Gallery, 12-14 Meagher St, Chippendale, NSW, Australia
NandaHobbs is passionate about art, supporting artists and building collections of the best contemporary art. They represent some of the most talented artists in Australia and abroad. This year four of their represented artists have been named finalists in the 2025 Archibald and Wynne Prizes—a massive achievement for NandaHobbs and an extraordinary moment of recognition of these distinctive voices in contemporary Australian art.
Ralph Hobbs will speak to our group about ‘What it takes to run an Art Gallery,’ and also to introduce two exhibitions that the gallery has showing currently: Andrew Sullivan & Ben Smith.
We will also have an opportunity to visit their stock-room and learn more about what it takes to put on art exhibitions.
Andrew Sullivan – https://www.andrewsullivanartist.com/
Andrew is an incredible artist and this will be his first exhibition with Nanda Hobbs.
Sulman Prize Winner 2014. In addition to his triumph at the 2014 Sulman, he has been a finalist in the Archibald Prize, the Blake Art Prize and the Mosman Art Prize and has exhibited widely across Australia and abroad.
Ben Smith – https://bensmithartist.com/index.html
Ben has won the 2015 and 2010 Waverley Art Prize, the Mosman Emerging Artist Award and the Odd Nerdrum Self Portrait Competition. He has been a finalist in more than 50 established art prizes across Australia, including the Archibald Prize (2024, 2018) the Doug Moran Portrait Prize (2009, 2010) and the Sulman Prize (2010, 2011). In 2012 Ben painted Nick Cave for the Archibald Portrait Prize. In 2019 he was commissioned by Nick to paint a portrait for his exhibition “Stranger than Kindness” and for the cover of the companion book.
Do join us for this, ‘behind the scenes’, outing.
DATE: Thursday 21 August 25
TIME: 11.00 am – 12.30 pm. Please stay afterwards for coffee at a nearby café if you are able.
VENUE: Meet at 10.55 at the Gallery
Coffee/ Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour.
COST: Nil
RSVP to. swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com Attn. Caren Trafford, Out N’ About Organiser,
Places are limited.
Address: 12 – 14 Meagher Street, Chippendale

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2025-08-21 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-28 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-04 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)
2025-08-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-05 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.

German Conversation
2025-08-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Join the conversation over a cup of coffee, aimed at those who want to practise their German and those who enjoy staying in touch with their mother tongue. Meetings are on the fourth Friday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
If you’d like to join the German Conversation group contact Susanne Booth boothsusanne@gmail.com
DATE: Fourth Friday of the month
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Jam Café, level 1, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, 1-3 Brady St, Mosman.
COST: Participants pay for their own choice of refreshment
RSVP TO: Susanne Booth boothsusanne@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday prior
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT: Accessible by car with parking in Bridgepoint parking station or by bus to Spit Junction on Military Road, Mosman.

Tennis (NS)
2025-08-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-01 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.

RUSSIAN TEA DRINKING - (Waitlist)
2025-08-25 10:30 - 12:00 | 12 Noble Street, Mosman, 12 Noble Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, 2088, Australia
A themed morning tea with an opportunity to learn about the history and traditions of drinking tea in Russia, complete with authentic samovars and delicious treats
DATE: 25 August 2025
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Home of Maria Brookes in Mosman, 12 Noble St.
COST: none
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes mariabrookes1973@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 15 August 2025
TRANSPORT: Buses and ferries to Mosman

Bridge (NS)
2025-08-25 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-01 13:00 - 16:30 | Northbridge Golf Club, Sailor Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney, NSW, 2063, Australia
The North Shore Bridge group meets on Monday afternoons at 1p.m. until 4.30pm 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

Bridge (ES)
2025-08-25 13:15 - 16:15, 2025-09-01 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

French Conversation
2025-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | NSW
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Corinne Drouin, this activity is held on the fourth Monday afternoon of the month and is aimed at those who want to ‘polish up’ their oral French and those who enjoy speaking with their compatriots. Our conversations are relaxed and friendly. All levels welcome.
If you wish to join us, please contact us at:
coquelin.fr@gmail.com or cdrouin.au@gmail.com
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: To be advised to attendees
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Françoise at coquelin.fr@gmail.com and Corinne at cdrouin.au@gmail.com

Sketchbook
2025-08-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Bay Ten Espresso, 10 Middlemiss Street, Lavender Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
A social gathering once a month, to catch up for a coffee and chat followed by an informal creative session. All levels are welcome, this group is supportive and fun.
DATE: 26 August 2025
TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm
VENUE: Bay Ten Espresso, 10 Middlemiss Street, Lavender Bay, NSW 2060
COST: refreshments purchased at participants’ cost
RSVP TO: Maria Brookes mariabrookes1973@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 24 August
TRANSPORT: Buses and trains to Milsons Point station, the meeting place is a 2 minute walk from Milsons Points station (Alfred street exit)

Golf (ES)
2025-08-27 08:15 - 11:00, 2025-09-03 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)
2025-08-27 08:15 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 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

Italian lunch at Avia Restaurant in Darlinghurst - FULL
2025-08-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Avia Restaurant, 371-373 Bourke St, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Usually closed for lunch, Stefano is opening Avia’s doors especially for the ladies of SWIC. Stefano, an alum of Apollo and Le Foote, will be presenting a specially curated menu on that day.
Minimum 20 persons and Maximum 40 persons
DATE: August 28 2025
TIME: 12 – 3pm
VENUE: AVIA Restaurant, 371-373 Bourke St, Darlinghurst
COST: $60 incl service charge
RSVP: Adeline Lamond email – lamond@mac.com
(Please include your payment receipt)
RSVP by: August 22 2025
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: Event + your initial and surname
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. In the event you are unable to attend after payment, please find a replacement.
TRANSPORT:
Bus #333, #389, #396
Train station: 12 minute walk from Museum Station
MENU
Starters:
House made focaccia with sugo
Coffee baked pumpkin, house ricotta
Mains: (Shared platters)
Market fish, citrus emulsion, avruga caviar
Lamb rump, baby onions, gremolata
Sides:
Leaf salad, strawberry Vinegar, almond crumb
Baby potatoes, anchovy butter, parsley
Dessert:
Lemon sorbet, thyme infused oil
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.
Drinks:
Pay as you go

Evening Book Group
2025-09-01 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 – Taronga Zoo to the Spit Bridge
2025-09-02 09:10 - 14:00 | Circular Quay, Sydney Cove, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This walk that takes us around Bradleys Head, through Middle Head, Balmoral Beach and onto the Spit Bridge. It offers panoramic city and harbour vistas in a bush setting. It is approximately 10 km and will take 3-3.5 hours of walking. There are sections with steps and muddy spots if there has been rain. You should not be carrying any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace.
DATE: Tuesday 2 September
TIME: 9:10 – 2:00 approximate (inclusive of travel time and lunch)
VENUE: Meet at Circular Quay Ferry Wharf
RSVP TO: Email: SWICchallengewalk@gmail.com
LEADERS: Sue Jamieson and Thana Sivaganam
RSVP BY: Thursday 28 August
TRANSPORT: Ferry from Circular Quay departing 9:20, arriving at Taronga Zoo at 9:32
COST: Public transport cost at your own expense.
LUNCH: Bring a picnic lunch.

North Shore Evening Book Group
2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:30 | LB Restaurant, View Hotel, North Sydney, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, NSW
The SWIC North Shore Evening Book Club invites SWIC members to join them in 2025.
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the LB Restaurant, View Hotel, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, or
Food at own cost.
If anyone is interested in joining this group, please send an email to jill.mclean@jarie.com.au
Confirmation of attendance is required for each week as per other groups.

Classical Music Group
2025-09-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra concert in Opera House Concert Hall on Thursday 4 September at 1.30pm.
Chief Conductor Simone Young will conduct Richard Strauss music of Burlesce, Metamorphosen and Thus Spoke Zarathustra (used by Stanley Kubrick in his famous, iconic 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey.).
As always there will be pre-concert talk in the foyer on the second floor from 12.45pm.
We will meet for coffee and lunch ( finger food) which will be available from 12.30 in the foyer.
DATE: Thursday 4 September
TIME: 1.30 pm, two hours concert with interval
VENUE: Concert Hall, Opera House
COST: Members need to buy their own ticket at the SSO box office # 82154600 or Opera House box office # 92507777 or online.
Let me know if you need more information.
I have bought ticket in box F , close to the orchestra , for just $47.
Grace , Classical Music Group convenor, grazynamroz91@gmail.com

Craft Group
2025-09-05 12:00 - 16:00 | NSW
The SWIC Craft Group (which is actually a ‘needlecraft’ group) meets on the first Friday of the month from March to December. At the beginning of the year the group has a voluntary ‘show and tell’ of work by those who wish to do so.
Meetings are held in the homes of those members who are able to host. The format is ‘Open House’ from 12noon to 4.00pm and members are welcome to come for an hour, or two, or the whole afternoon. Afternoon tea is provided and members put $4 in the kitty to help cover the hostess’s expenses.
The group’s craft interests include knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, quilting, patchwork and tapestry. Usually members bring along their own needlework project, but there is a supply of yarn to knit and crochet into squares for charity projects.
Contact the Convenor, Rosemary Sullivan at rsulliva@comcen.com.au for further information.
