Golf (ES)
2025-06-11 08:15 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 08:15 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 08:15 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

EXPLORE SYDNEY WALK – Narrabeen Lake
2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrabeen Lagoon, Narrabeen, Sydney, NSW, 2101, Australia
The Narrabeen Lagoon Trail is a nice, flat and easy 8 km walk surrounded by beautiful bushland, mangroves and parklands.
We will meet at 10am at the Narrabeen B1-B-Line Bus stop. If you are coming by car, you can park in the parking just behind the bus stop. It will take us about two hours to do the loop around the lake, home to nearly 200 species of birds.
Then, we’ll have lunch in a cafe or at one of the restaurants on the lake. Please could you let us know if you would like to stay for lunch as we may need to book a table.
DATE: Wednesday, 11 June2025.
TIME: 10 am – 12 pm
MEETING POINT: Narrabeen B1-BLine bus stop.
COST: Lunch in a cafe on the lake at your own expense.
RSVP TO: Anna Weaving & Corinne Drouin via email only on anna.weaving1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Monday, 9 June 2025
TRANSPORT: By bus B1-BLine (Narrabeen stop on Pittwater Road) or by car (easy to park at Narrabeen Lake just behind the B1-BLine bus stop).

Tennis (ES)
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-26 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)
2025-06-12 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-19 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-26 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)
2025-06-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-27 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)
2025-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 – unless notified
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)
2025-06-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-23 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.

Bridge (NS)
2025-06-16 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-23 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)
2025-06-16 13:15 - 16:15, 2025-06-23 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

Meet n Eat – AMENDED VENUE -Meet n Eat – Rickshaw Food, Burwood – WAITLIST
2025-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Rickshaw Food, 127 Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134, Australia
Malaysian food is more than just Laksa and Char Keow Teow. We will travel to Burwood, a vibrant and diverse suburb in Sydney’s Inner West. Rickshaw calls itself a Singaporean and Malaysian restaurant. We will be sampling dishes that are NOT laksa, Char Keow Teow or Hainanese Chicken Rice.
You will have the option of joining us for a “the blind leading the blind” tour in Burwood before the lunch, perhaps to visit an Asian grocery store, a kitchenware shop….
DATE: Tuesday 17 June 2025
TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm (Tour meets at 10.30am)
VENUE: Rickshaw Food- Note this is an amended venue
Shop 106, Level 1/127 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
Telephone:
0429 931 808
URL: https://www.rickshawfood.com.au
COST: $30. Pay for your own drinks.
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay sgtay@yahoo.com As space is limited, please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sandy.
RSVP BY: 11 June 2025
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments page on 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: EMW June + your initial and surname.
TRANSPORT:
Rickshaw Food is 5 minute walk from Burwood Train Station. Burwood Plaza Parking offers 2 hours free parking.

Golf (ES)
2025-06-18 08:15 - 11:00, 2025-06-25 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

Art and Culture: Discover Yirranma Place - Note: this is on a Friday
2025-06-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
We invite you to join us on a visit to historic Yirranma Place on Gadigal land at 262 Liverpool Street Darlinghurst. ‘Yirranma,’ broadly translated to mean ‘many’- has been lovingly restored and reimagined as a social purpose precinct with philanthropy at its heart. Its name indicates the purpose of the precinct – a place where people come together to create and connect, a space where for-purpose organisations, social enterprises, and people working for social change can collaborate; and for the local community to enjoy, from picking up a coffee or a delicious bite to eat at The Two Good Co Café to browsing the history and Art or as in our case the privilege of taking a guided tour.
Please note: As this is a working space there will be two tours of 10 members each; one at 12 noon and a second at 1pm; a maximum of 20 members. We strongly suggest an early RSVP as we are definitely restricted to 20 guests. We have organised for those attending, to enjoy lunch at The Two Good Café at your own expense. First sitting for ten at 12noon and, second sitting at 1pm. Full details will be emailed on receipt of your RSVP.
DATE: FRIDAY, 20 June 2025 (Note this is a one off change of A&C Events Day to accommodate to our venue as it is a working site.)
TIME: 12pm – 2pm
VENUE: Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool Street Darlinghurst.
COST: A Donation: TBA to those attending.
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas Email: kay.k.nicholas@gmail.com Mobile: 0438469044
RSVP BY: 10 June 2025. When full we will go to a waitlist.
TRANSPORT: There is restricted car parking in nearby streets however we suggest public transport. Bus routes along Oxford Street and then a 7-minute walk down to Yirranma.

Rummikub (NS)
2025-06-20 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 – unless otherwise advised
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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

French Conversation
2025-06-23 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
2025-06-24 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: 24 June 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: 12 June 2025
TRANSPORT: Buses and trains to Milsons Point station, the meeting place is a 2 minute walk from Milsons Points station (Alfred street exit)

Theatre Group – 25 June 2025 – ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie’ – Ensemble Theatre
2025-06-25 18:15 - 20:00 | Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, Sydney, NSW, 2061, Australia
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Written with heart and humour, Lauren Gunderson — America’s most-produced living playwright — perfectly captures the resilience and determination that define true pioneers and the enduring friendship of two remarkable women devoted to scientific and social change.
When two Nobel Prizes prove inadequate armour against a scandalous affair, Marie Curie turns to fellow scientist and trusted confidant Hertha Ayrton for literal and emotional sanctuary. Together they weather the storm of heartbreak, public scrutiny, and self-doubt.
At its core, The Half-Life of Marie Curie radiates the enduring power of female friendship.
THIS IS BOUND TO BE A WINNER SO GET IN EARLY.
DATE: Wednesday 25 June 2025
TIME: 6.15pm (90 minutes, no interval)
VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
TICKETS: Purchase your ticket at the Box Office on 8918 3400 or on the website at https://boxoffice.ensemble.com.au/
Convenor Cherry Spoor has purchased tickets B15 and B16
PRE-PERFORMANCE (Optional): You are welcome to join Cherry after the show for a post-theatre dinner at Bayly’s Bistro (within the theatre complex).
RSVP TO: Cherry Spoor at bungelowbrennan@yahoo.com BY 15 June 2025, stating that you wish to join us, as we will need to book a table.
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2025
To enable you to plan your diary, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2025. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

10 July (Thursday)
The Spare Room
Based on Helen Garner’s novel, starring Judy Davis and Elizabeth Alexander, this is a tour-de-force of modern Australian theatre.
Belvoir St Theatre
7.30pm
F35, F36

31 August (Sunday)
Orlando
Virginia Woolf’s most beloved and brilliant novel takes to the stage in a joyous new adaptation.
Belvoir St Theatre
6.30pm
F35, F36

9 September (Tuesday)
True West
Set against the searing backdrop of the Californian desert, Sam Shepard’s play is a funny and scorching tale of sibling rivalry.
Ensemble Theatre
7.30pm
B29, B30

21 October (Tuesday)
The Shiralee
An outback classic, this is a love song to the open road.
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House (STC)
6.30pm
J20, J21

18 November
(Tuesday)
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
An explosive new take on this classic by Edward Albee.
Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
6.30pm
C23, C24

9 December (Tuesday)
Merry & Bright
The incomparable Nancye Bright weaves her magic in this new pre-Christmas play with music.
Hayes Theatre Co
TBC
TBC

German Conversation
2025-06-27 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.

Must Love Dogs
2025-06-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Rose Bay Dog Beach, Caledonian Rd, Rose Bay, NSW, Australia
Off leash dog walking
DATE: Friday 27 June 2025
TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Rose Bay dog beach (the only one in the Eastern Suburbs)
COST: Refreshments at member’s own expense
RSVP TO: cpowell40@live.com.au
RSVP BY: cob Thursday 26 June 2025
