Sydney Womens International Club

Go Saturday – ‘Walking Through a Songline’ - Museum of Sydney
2022-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Museum of Sydney, Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Come and immerse yourself in the stunning digital installation Walking through a Songline where visitors enter a space of immersive light projections that create the representation of a Songline. Journey into the world of Australian Aboriginals over the past 65,000 years, and their concept of a Songline; the many paths that cross Australia, spreading knowledge.
This particular exhibit follows the steps of the Seven Sisters in a multi-sensory delight.
DATE: Saturday 25 June 2022
TIME: Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance
VENUE: Museum of Sydney, Corner Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney, NSW 2000
COST: FREE
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP: By Wednesday 22 June 2022
Website: https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/museum-of-sydney

Ladies' Night Out - Gowings Bar & Grill, QT Hotel
2022-06-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Gowings Bar & Grill, QT Hotel, 49 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Wednesday 22 June 2022
TIME: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
VENUE: Gowings Bar & Grill, QT Hotel, 49 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta or Elaine Keenan at swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 17 June 2022
TRANSPORT: Close to St. James Station & Town Hall

Art & Culture - Private Tour of the 2022 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
2022-06-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Our June event is a guided tour of the 2022 Archibald Prize Exhibition, fondly known as ‘The Archies’. This exhibition is often described as Australia’s most engaging art event and is eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Of great interest each year is the announcement of The Packing Room Prize. Congratulations to Archibald Prize finalist Claus Stangl, for his portrait of director writer, actor and producer Taika Waititi (pictured).
The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is one of Australia’s favourite art awards, and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting, it is a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists. The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery, or figure sculpture, while the Sulman Prize is given to the best subject painting, genre painting or mural project in oil, acrylic, watercolour or mixed media.
DATE: Tuesday 21 June 2022
TIME: 9.30am – please meet at the AGNSW at the main entrance no later than 9.20am
VENUE: Art Gallery of NSW, on Gadigal Country. Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: $25 (Senior) $30 (Non-Senior)
RSVP TO: Alison Ross arross@bigpond.net.au with your name and mobile phone number Please pay after you have been advised that a place is available.
RSVP BY: Friday 10 June 2022. Please note it is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 30 members. When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. There are no refunds unless your place can be filled from the Waitlist.
We will always endeavour to get back within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS Alison Ross: 0405 541 921
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Archies + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: The NSW Art Gallery is located on 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.

Bridge (ES)
2022-06-20 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

Cafe Society - Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
2022-06-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club, Corner East Esplanade and Stuart Street, Manly, Sydney, NSW, Australia
DATE: Thursday 16 June 2022
TIME: 12.00 noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club, Corner East Esplanade and Stuart Street, Manly
COST: Please remember to bring at least $40 in cash
Please remember your name badge.
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
RSVP BY: Monday 13 June 2022
TRANSPORT: Ferry to Manly then a short walk (or 144 bus )
Limited street parking nearby.

Short Walk - Around Annandale
2022-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Annandale, Johnston Street, Sydney, NSW, 2038, Australia
A walk around one of Sydney’s inner west suburbs, Annandale.
DATE: Wednesday 15 June 2022
TIME: 10.30am – about 12.00pm
VENUE: Members who respond will be advised of the meeting place and transport options
COST: Participants pay for their own refreshments
RSVP BY EMAIL ONLY to Christine Powell at cpowell40@live.com.au by cob Monday 13 June

International Morning Tea - Britain
2022-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Jan Kind, 90 Cabramatta Road, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, 2088, Australia
Bring out your tiara and pearls in Queen Elizabeth ll’s Platinum Jubilee year and 96th birthday and let us celebrate with a Morning Tea. Traditional British food might include scones with jam and cream, teacakes, sandwiches and much more.
DATE: Tuesday 14 June 2022
TIME: 10.00am – 12noon
VENUE: Our hostess is Jan Kind and the British team, 90 Cabramatta Rd, Mosman
COST: Nil
RSVP TO: Rosemary Sullivan rsulliva@comcen.com.au – numbers limited to 25 so please book early
RSVP BY: Tuesday 7 June 2022
TRANSPORT:
Parking – limited street parking is available
Ferry – from Circular Quay to Cremorne Point followed by Bus 225 to Military Road
Buses – to Cremorne stop on Military Road and it is a short walk to Cabramatta Rd

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
2022-06-13 | NSW

Singles' Sunday Brunch - Zebra Lounge, Pyrmont
2022-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Zebra Lounge Bar & Cafe, 1 Harris Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, 2009, Australia
Because of the current restrictions, this reservation is for a maximum of 8 people.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE DOUBLE VACCINATED TO ATTEND THIS RESTAURANT.
PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR RSVP (NOT NECESSARY IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED A PREVIOUS BRUNCH, AND YOU SUBMITTED YOUR CERTIFICATE).
If you fancy delicious food, great coffee and interesting company, join us once a month to explore Sydney’s vibrant café scene whilst making new friends.
DATE: Sunday 12 June 2022
TIME: 10:00am
VENUE: Zebra Lounge Cafe & Bar waterfront dining at Pyrmont, 1 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009 || 02 9571 5503
COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com by 7 June 2022 – important in case I need to change the number of people in the booking.
NB: If you RSVP & then change your mind, it is imperative that you contact Lou-anne, as many restaurants will charge for ‘no shows’. Similarly, you must RSVP if you wish to come; you cannot just turn up on the day.
TRANSPORT:
Train Light rail to John Street Square then a short 2-minute walk down the hill.
Bus 389 from Hyde Park, Park St, Stand C, at 9:25am – arrives at the intersection of Harris St and Bowman St, Pyrmont at 9:38 am. This bus stop is only a minute’s walk to the restaurant.
Car Metered parking on Harris Street and in the park surrounding the water. Disabled parking available at the bottom of Harris Street.

Challenging Walk - Rose Bay to Watson's Bay
2022-06-07 08:45 - 12:30 | Watson’s Bay, Military Road, Watson's Bay, NSW, 2030, Australia
Our walk this month will include beautiful Rose Bay and the spectacular Hermitage Foreshore walk. The walk winds around Nielson Park, in front of Shark Beach and then loops around Vaucluse Point. We will extend the walk to include Christison Park and then onto Watsons Bay.
DATE: 7 June 2022
TIME: Circular Quay 8:45am to arrive at Rose Bay 8:58am
COST: N/A
RSVP TO: Julie Reading at reading.julie@gmail.com or on 0438 195 414
RSVP BY: Thursday 3 June 2022
TRANSPORT: Ferry from Circular Quay to Rose Bay

East Meets West Lunch - The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant
2022-06-02 12:00 - 14:00 | The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant, 261 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Come and enjoy an exotic Indian feast. The Grand Palace is a fine dining restaurant serving traditional Indian dishes that are prepared with spices imported from India. We have negotiated a special price of $55 for a banquet, including a glass of wine and a tip.
DATE: Thursday 2 June 2022
TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm
VENUE: The Grand Palace – Indian Restaurant, Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
COST: $55 for a banquet including a glass of wine and gratuity.
Pay for any additional drinks you order. Please bring cash to pay the organisers (i.e. Pauline, Sue or Sandy) for drinks that you order in case the restaurant does not want to split the bill. THIS WILL HELP THE ORGANISERS GREATLY.
RSVP TO: Sandy Tay at sgtay@yahoo.com
As space is limited, please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sandy.
RSVP BY: 29 May 2022
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: EMW June + your initial and surname.
TRANSPORT: The Grand Palace is 4-minute walk from Wynyard station, St James Station or 600 metres from Museum Station. The closest light rail station is Bridge Street.

Go Saturday - Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre
2022-05-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea, NSW, 2227, Australia
Curious about how Generation Z express themselves? Join Go Saturday for an exciting and unique experience delving into the active imaginations of the Art HSC class of 2021.
Additionally, we will be able to enjoy the colourful and inspiring sculptures by artist Julia Flanagan which adorn the serene gardens at Hazelhurst.
DATE: Saturday 28 May 2022
TIME: Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance
RSVP: By Wednesday 25 May 2022
RSVP TO: Sian Ware on 0412 937 485 or sianware1@gmail.com
VENUE: The Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea, NSW 2227
COST: Free for the museum
Website https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Hazelhurst/What39s-on

Monthly Activity - Utzon and the Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour
2022-05-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
This month we are going to tour an architectural tour de force – the Sydney Opera House!
On 28 June 2007 the Sydney Opera House was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the World Heritage Convention, placing it alongside the Taj Mahal, the ancient Pyramids of Egypt and the Great Wall of China as one of the most outstanding places on Earth.
This tour, led by architect Eoghan Lewis, will draw you into the amazing visionary world of the architect of the Sydney Opera House through the eyes of its creator, Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
Discussing the sources of the young architect’s deepest inspiration, his working methods and influences, we will discover the development of Utzon’s ideas and their materialisation in the Sydney Opera House.
The political events that led to his undoing in 1966 will be discussed and we will be able to see Utzon’s own drawings and models to unpack his intended but ultimately unrealised designs for the interiors.
DATE: Thursday 26 May 2022
TIME: 10.00am-12.30pm
Limit of 30 people MAX
MEET: 9:45am for 10:00am start at the Sydney Botanic Gardens Gate, near the eastern edge of the Sydney Opera House platform.
COST: $35.00
RSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number and wait for confirmation of a place before paying
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Monthly Activity + your initial and surname
What Else?
Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes prior to tour departure. Depending on numbers they will hand out a wireless audio system.
Whatever happens with regard to the weather, we will walk! Bring a sun hat, umbrella, camera, sketch book and so on.
The Guide
The tour will be led by architect Eoghan Lewis, founder of Eoghan Lewis Architects (www.eoghanlewis.com.au) and the Sydney Architecture Walks (SAW). Eoghan has been studying and sharing the work of Utzon with professional groups and the public for the last 21 years through SAW.
About SAW
‘We are architects and we conduct tours of Sydney on foot and on bicycle. Each tour is a straightforward and jargon-free story-telling journey that explores ideas through architecture, offering an interface between in-depth architectural knowledge and the wider design-conscious community. We want you to understand the how and why of the city whilst we explore and unpack Sydney’s most provocative and daring projects; works of contemporary architecture, public art and landscape that inspire and delight but also projects that reveal something of Sydney’s grimy pulse. All our tours are led by architects.’

Ladies' Night Out - Grain Bar at Four Seasons
2022-05-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Grain Bar at the Four Seasons, 199 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
A few drinks together to enjoy each other’s company. A casual evening which ends up with loads of laughter and fun. This event is casual and friendly and we welcome our SWIC members to put on their winter jackets and enjoy the beautiful Sydney City Night Out.
DATE: Wednesday 25 May 2022
TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
VENUE: Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks and food
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta or Elaine Keenan at swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 20 May 2022
TRANSPORT: An 8-minute walk from Wynyard Station or 2-minute walk from the Circular Quay ferry terminal

Culinary Club Lunch - 'A Dish That Reflects Your Cultural Heritage' (WAITLIST)
2022-05-25 12:30 - 14:30 | NSW
The Culinary Club is for members who love cooking and sharing their prepared dish with others over a friendly ‘themed’ lunch. You don’t have to be a cordon bleu chef to participate!
This month’s theme is ‘A dish which reflects your cultural heritage’ by birth – or by identification/adoption.
DATE: Wednesday 25 May 2022
TIME: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
VENUE: Mosman (address details will be provided to the attendees)
Number of attendees: 8 max. We do create a waitlist in case there are dropouts
COST: Participants buy their own ingredients
RSVP TO: By email to Thana and Shashi at culinaryclub.swic@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday 18 May 2022

Movie Group (CANCELLED)
2022-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Palace Verona, 17 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, NSW, 2021, Australia
Welcome to Movie Group.
VENUE: Palace Verona
TICKETS: Please buy your own ticket, then gather in the foyer.
CONVENORS: Grace Mroz (0434 170 030) and Jennifer Lean (0434 782 182) are the Movie Group Convenors.
RSVP: There is no need to RSVP; simply turn up at the cinema and you’ll be welcome.
APRES MOVIE (Optional):
We have the tradition of meeting up for lunch, drinks, coffee (whatever you fancy) after the movies.
We look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday.
Grace and Jennifer
THE MOVIES THIS MONTH:

Hope to see you all there.

Grace and Jennifer

French Conversation (CANCELLED)
2022-05-23 14:00 - 16:00 | NSW
Convened by native French speakers, Francoise Heude-Coquelin and Elisabeth de Cambiaire, 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.
TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
VENUE: TBA
COST: Free
RSVP TO: Françoise coquelin.fr@gmail.com and Elisabeth ecambiaire@hotmail.com

Cafe Society - 5 Loaves 2 Fish Cafe
2022-05-19 12:00 - 14:00 | 5 Loaves 2 Fish Cafe, 17 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2089, Australia
DATE: Thursday 19 May 2022
TIME: 12.00noon – 2.00pm
VENUE: 5 Loaves & 2 Fish Café, 1/17 Grosvenor Street, Neutral Bay, NSW 2089
COST: Please remember to bring at least $40 in cash
Please remember your name badge
RSVP TO: Penny Murray at penny.m@me.com or on 0409 867 776
TRANSPORT: Any bus from Wynyard towards the Northern Beaches, and exit at Neutral Bay. The café is close to Ben Boyd Road. Plenty of on street parking

Short Walk - Hermitage Foreshore Track, Vaucluse
2022-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Hermitage Foreshore Track, Vaucluse, Sydney, NSW, 2030, Australia
A walk around one of Sydney’s greatest coastal walks, the beautiful Hermitage Foreshore Track in Vaucluse.
DATE: Wednesday 18 May 2022
TIME: 10.30am – about 12.00pm
VENUE: Members who respond will be advised of the meeting place and transport options
COST: Participants pay for their own refreshments
RSVP BY EMAIL ONLY TO: Christine Powell at cpowell40@live.com.au by cob Monday 16 May

Art & Culture - Day Trip to Retford Park Bowral (CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBERS)
2022-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Retford House, 1325 Old South Road, Bowral, NSW, Australia
Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance. Its European history extends back to grants of land promised to Edward Riley senior by Governor Macquarie in 1821. The house, built in 1887 by Samuel Hordern and his wife Jane, is a grand, rendered brick, Italianate style residence. In 1964 James Fairfax AC bought the property and started to turn it from an agricultural property into a gentleman’s residence. James Fairfax always believed that Retford Park should be preserved for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations, particularly those of the local district. On 19th April 2016 and in fulfilment of his ambition, Mr Fairfax gifted his historic Retford Park home to the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
As our coach ventures up the driveway, this grand Victorian Italianate homestead will appear from a towering arboretum of a magnificent collection of evergreen and deciduous trees. The gardens will take your breath away!
Lunch will be at Ngununggula Southern Highlands’ Regional Gallery. Artist Ben Quilt has been a driving force in opening this world class gallery in what was the former Dairy and Veterinary Clinic at Retford Park. The name Ngununggula meaning ‘Belonging’ in the traditional language of the Gundungurra First Nations people. The name was gifted by elder, Aunty Velma Mulcahy.
Our Itinerary (times are approximate):

9.00am: Depart Western Concourse Central Railway Coach Bay
11.00am: Arrive Retford Park
11.00am- 11.30am: Morning Tea Coffee /Tea Station and biscuits (included in tour cost) plus an extra surprise from Alison and Kay!
11.30am -12.30pm: House Tour $20.00pp
12.45: All aboard for Ngununggula Regional Gallery. Lunch at ‘Hearth by Moonacres’ Café. It is a 10-minute coach ride to our lunch venue on the grounds of Retford Park. Hearth is a vegetarian restaurant.

Menu: Salad bowls plus home baked focaccia with labneh and hummus to be shared plus a tea/filter coffee station with home baked biscuits

2.00pm: Return to Retford House for a self- guided garden tour (weather permitting)
3.00pm: All aboard – homeward bound to arrive at Central at approximately 5.00pm

DATE: Tuesday 17 May 2022
TIME: 8.50am – 5.00pm
MEET: Upper Western Concourse Coach Departures, Pitt Street Level, Central Railway. All aboard by 9.00am. Full details and map will be provided to those members attending.
VENUE Retford House Bowral, 1325 Old South Road, Bowral
COST: $70.00
No refunds after 3 May unless your place can be filled from the Waitlist.
RSVP TO: Kay Nicholas no later than Tuesday 3 May 2022. Email: swic.artandculture@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number. We will endeavour to confirm your place within 24 hours. If you have not heard back please SMS Kay Nicholas on 0438 469 044.
NOTE: It is advisable to RSVP early as this event has a maximum of 40 members and will fill quickly. When the event is full we will go to ‘Waitlist’. DO NOT PAY FOR THIS EVENT UNTIL YOUR PLACE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: A&C Retford + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: Sydney Coach Charter: Luxury 48-seater coach (NSW Government Accredited).

SWIC's Biggest Morning Tea
2022-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of Satya Colpani, 22A Burran Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, NSW, 2088, Australia
Cancer is a major cause of illness in Australia and funds for continued research are essential. Cancer is responsible for 18% of the burden of health suffered by Australians. There are over 1 million people in Australia who currently live with or who have lived with cancer. All the proceeds from our Biggest Morning Tea will be sent to the Cancer Council to help with their continued research into cancer. A representative from the Cancer Council will be our guest speaker. All money raised will go to Melanoma research.
DATE: Tuesday 10 May 2022
TIME: 10.00am – 12noon
VENUE: Our hostess is Satya Colpani – 22A Burran Ave, Mosman NSW 2088
COST: $25, to be paid with the RSVP. All SWIC’s Biggest Morning Tea payments will be handled online. Your online payment of $25 is the entry ticket to the event.
There will not be a raffle, but please feel free to make a separate donation payment of $10, as this is our major fundraiser.
Both payments can be made as per the Payment Options below.
RSVP TO: Rosemary Sullivan at rsulliva@comcen.com.au
RSVP BY: Monday 2 May 2022
Please remember to both RSVP and make the payment to secure your attendance
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment option 1 (Preferred): By Credit Card through the Payments section on the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: BMT and your initial and surname
TRANSPORT:
Parking – Limited free street parking is available
Bus – 229 from Milson’s Point to Kirkoswald Ave; 172X or 173X from Wynyard to Spit Road and then walk down the hill.

East Meets West Lunch Group - No.1 William Restaurant
2022-05-05 12:00 - 14:00 | No.1 William Restaurant, 1 William St, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, 2010, Australia
We will be celebrating the inaugural lunch for the East Meets West Lunch Group at No. 1 William. The restaurant is located on Level 4 of the Australian Museum, and boasts floor to ceiling glass doors opening up onto an outdoor terrace where diners can enjoy a drink, a bite to eat and breathtaking 180-degree views across Hyde Park, Sydney Harbour and Cathedral Square. Featuring a fresh seasonal menu of contemporary Australian dishes designed by head chef Liz Mason (Nomad and Song Kitchen), No. 1 William uses Australian produce and features an enticing wine list.
Check out their set menu at https://www.no1william.com.au/set-menu. The menu may vary slightly for May.
DATE: 5 May 2022
TIME: 12:00noon – 2:00pm
VENUE: 1 William St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
COST: $57 for a 3-course meal including a gold coin for gratuity. Please bring cash to pay the organisers (i.e. Pauline, Sue or Sandy) for drinks that you order because this restaurant will not split the bill. This will help the organisers greatly.
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: EMW May + your initial and surname.
RSVP TO: Sue Roberts suejackharry@yahoo.com.au As space is limited, please do not pay until you have received a confirmation email from Sue.
RSVP BY: 29 April 2022
TRANSPORT: No 1 William Restaurant is 650m from Town Hall Station, 450m from St James Station or 600m from Museum Station.

Theatre Group - 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' - Roslyn Packer Theatre (STC)
2022-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
By Oscar Wilde
Adapted and directed by Kip Williams
A breath-taking reimagining of an Oscar Wilde classic
Oscar Wilde’s century-old moral fable, packed with witticisms, is as devilishly wicked today as on its debut.
Seeing himself in a dazzling new portrait, an exquisite young man makes a Faustian wish for eternal youth. Dorian Gray throws himself into a life of wanton luxury, drifting from the pampered salons of Victorian London to the darkest recesses of the capital, and revelling in the splendour of his beauty which remains forever golden. Meanwhile, the portrait – banished to an attic – becomes more and more grotesque.
This new interpretation of Wilde’s only novel is adapted and directed by Artistic Director Kip Williams. Collaborating once again with Eryn Jean Norvill (Suddenly Last Summer, Romeo and Juliet), Williams’ re-imagining will see Norvill performing every role in the story in an audacious cascade of theatrical transformations. The inventive use of live video that made Suddenly Last Summer and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui so visually compelling will capture and amplify every move.
“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.” Lord Henry
Content – Adult themes, drug use, suicide, theatrical haze, herbal cigarettes
DATE: Tuesday 3 May 2022
TIME: 6.30pm (approx. duration 2 hours, no interval)
VENUE: Roslyn Packer Theatre, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000
TICKETS: Seniors Act 1 Season Ticket $84, Adult A Reserve $110, B Reserve $102, Seniors $102
Note: The Convenors have purchased seats B21 and B22
To buy your tickets visit www.sydneytheatrecompany.com
POST-THEATRE SUPPER (Optional): There will also be the option to join us for a post-theatre supper at a restaurant in Walsh Bay. Please advise if you are interested in participating.
RSVP TO: Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au by Friday 22 April 2022
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THEATRE GROUP – Looking Ahead in 2022
To enable you to plan your diary for 2022, below are the dates and selected plays for Theatre Group for the remainder of 2022. Newcomers to SWIC are very welcome – if you need help with booking or have any queries please contact Judith Nguyen at nguyenjm@bigpond.net.au or Cherry Spoor at bungalowbrennan@yahoo.com

Date & Day
Play
Type
Theatre
Time
Seats (Convenors)

30 June (Thursday)
A Doll’s House
Adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Classic
Ensemble Theatre
7.30pm
E39, E40

9 July (Saturday Matinee)
Bonnie & Clyde
Musical
Hayes Theatre
2.00pm
F7, F8

August
Tell Me I’m Here
Adaptation of Family Memoir
Belvoir Street Theatre

21 Sept (Wednesday)
Photograph 51
Contemporary Drama
Ensemble Theatre
7.30pm
D35, D36

October
Looking for Alibrandi
Classic Italian Migration Drama
Belvoir Street Theatre

2 Nov (Wednesday)
The Caretaker
Adaptation of Harold Pinter’s Classic
Ensemble Theatre
7.30pm
E21, E22

13 December (Tuesday)
Blaque Showgirls
Musical reframing of Showgirls
Griffin/Stables Theatre
7.00pm
Free seating

Challenging Walk - Cremorne Point to Balmoral
2022-05-03 09:00 - 12:30 | Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf, Milson Road, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW, 2090, Australia
This month’s walk will begin at Cremorne Point Wharf and will take us past Mosman Bay, Little Sirius Cove and Taronga Zoo. The footpath will continue to follow the shoreline until we reach Chowder Bay. A short walk through Sydney Harbour National Park will lead us to our final destination, Balmoral.
The walk is approximately 11km long and will take around 3½ hours to complete. This walk is graded as ‘moderate’ but there are a lot of steep stairs and hills and it requires a good level of fitness.
DATE: Tuesday 3 May 2022
TIME: 8:45am for 9.00am at Circular Quay Wharf 4 or 9:10am at Cremorne Point Wharf.
VENUE: Cremorne Point Ferry Wharf
RSVP TO: Jenny Goode at goodejenny@msn.com and Jann Hughes at jannabellah@gmail.com
RSVP BY: 22 April 2022

Monthly Activity - Bush Tucker Tour at the Royal Botanic Garden
2022-04-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
We will walk with our First Nations guide through the Royal Botanic Garden to learn more about Indigenous bush foods and how these foods were used traditionally and adapted to the modern plate and palate. On our one-hour tour, we’ll journey through the Cadi Jam Ora garden and learn about some of the hottest bush foods on the market right now, all while tasting some goodies yourself! The tour will involve pre-prepared tastings of finger lime, wattle seed, lilly pilly, lemon myrtle and Davidson plum.
Prior to this arranged tour, we recommend a free add-on in the form of a visit to the Inside the Tide exhibit and some lunch at one of the Botanic Garden outlets.
Combining the theatrical with horticulture, Inside the Tide creates a surreal, magical and playful display. Telling the stories of hero plants in three aquatic communities: Kelp Forests, Coral Reefs and Seagrass Meadows, wander through what feels like an under the sea experience and watch a pantomime come to life. Come face to face with giant sea creatures like the topiary blue whale, a chandelier of jellyfish or blue ringed octopus with interactive elements both children and adults will enjoy.
This year’s display has also enlisted the help of hundreds of school children from across NSW, who in 2021 created Codium seaweeds when undertaking educational workshops with the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, learning about the threats to coastal environments and how to best care for habitats.
Inside the Tide has over 20,000 plants on display and is one of the largest living green walls in the Southern Hemisphere. Curated by the horticultural team at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and presented in partnership with Erth.
Masks are currently mandatory at the Botanic Garden.
DATE: Thursday 28 April 2022
TIME: 1.00pm- 3.30pm
The guided tour will commence at 2.30pm from the Garden Shop and run for one hour.
We will meet at 1.00pm for a free walk around the Inside the Tide exhibit and some lunch and be ready for our guide at 2.30pm.
Limit of 25 people MAX
VENUE: Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquarie’s Rd, Sydney NSW 2000

COST: $27
RSVP TO: swic.activitymonthly@gmail.com with your name and mobile phone number and wait for confirmation of a place before paying
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: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: Monthly Activity + your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: The Botanic Gardens are easily accessible from the CBD
Please check their website for information on parking.

Ladies' Night Out - Observatory Bar at The Langham
2022-04-27 17:30 - 19:30 | The Observatory Bar, Langham Hotel, 89-113 Kent Street, Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An evening out to enjoy each other’s company and a few drinks together.
DATE: Wednesday 27 April 2022
TIME: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
VENUE: Observatory Bar, Langham Hotel, 89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point New South Wales 2000
COST: Pay for your own drinks
RSVP TO: Sangeeta Gupta at 0423 416 007 or email swicniteout@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Friday 22 April 2022
TRANSPORT: Close to Wynyard station

Culinary Club Lunch - ‘A Mediterranean Feast’ (WAITLIST)
2022-04-27 12:30 - 14:30 | NSW
The Culinary Club is for members who love cooking and sharing their dish with others over a friendly ‘themed’ lunch. It is an excuse to get together with other members and enjoy some delicious home cooked food. This month’s theme is ‘A Mediterranean Feast’ – so go for it! Don’t worry, nobody is judging the food… we are all too busy talking!
DATE: Wednesday 27 April 2022
TIME: 12:30 – 2:30 pm
VENUE: Northbridge (Address details will be provided to the attendees)
Number of attendees: 8 max
COST: Participants buy their own ingredients
RSVP TO: By email to Thana and Shashi at culinaryclub.swic@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday 20 April 2022

Movie Group
2022-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Palace Verona, 17 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, NSW, 2021, Australia
This month we will split Movie Group members into two groups.
North Shore group will go to the Orpheum with Maria Brookes, and Eastern Suburbs group
to Palace Verona with Grace.
THE FILMS THIS MONTH ARE:
The Orpheum, 380 Military Road, Cremorne:
12.40pm – The Good Boss….120 minutes
Hilarious and accomplished dark comedy from Spain about the indignities of working
life. Great performance from Javier Bardem.
12.10pm – The Northman….137 minutes
A bloody revenge epic about a Viking prince avenging his father’s murder.
Starring Alexander Skarsgaard and Nicole Kidman.
12.10 am – Elizabeth- A Portrait In Parts.
Modern documentary about Queen Elizabeth II.
Palace Verona, 17 Oxford Street, Paddington:
10.00am – Farewell, Mr Haffmann…..116 minutes
Historical drama centred on a dangerous pact between a Jewish jeweller
and his employee in occupied Paris 1941, with Daniel Auteuil.
10.00am – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent…….107 minutes.
Comedy with Nicolas Cage as a film star making a paid appearance at
a billionaire’s party only to become a CIA informant.
10.00am – Everything Everywhere All at Once…….140 minutes.
Family drama, comedy, sci-fi action, martial art and rom-com all at once.

ANZAC DAY
2022-04-25 | NSW

Singles' Sunday Brunch - Piato Restaurant, McMahons Point
2022-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Piato Restaurant, 23 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Because of the current restrictions, this reservation is for a maximum of 10 people.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE DOUBLE VACCINATED TO ATTEND THIS RESTAURANT.
PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR RSVP. (NOT NECESSARY IF YOU ATTENDED A SS BRUNCH IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2021)
DESCRIPTION: If you fancy delicious food, great coffee and interesting company, join us once a month to explore Sydney’s vibrant café scene whilst making new friends.
DATE: Sunday 24 April 2022 (last Sunday of the month for this month only)
TIME: 10:00am
VENUE: Outside table at Piato Restaurant, 23 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point, NSW 2060
COST: Individuals to pay for themselves on the day.
RSVP TO: Lou-anne Folder at singlessundaybrunch@gmail.com by 17 April 2022 – important in case I need to change the number of people in the booking.
NB: If you RSVP & then change your mind, it is imperative that you contact Lou-anne, as many restaurants will charge for ‘no shows’. Similarly, you must RSVP if you wish to come; you cannot just turn up on the day.
TRANSPORT:
Train
Catch a train to North Sydney, then it’s a 12-minute walk. From the station, walk left on Blue St, then turn left into Blues Pt Rd and it’s about 400 metres to the café, which is in the block after King George St, opposite Princes St.
Bus
From Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R, catch Bus 252 (City King Street Wharf to Gladesville via North Sydney) or Bus 320 (Gore Hill – Mascot to Gore Hill). Alight at North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand B and then it is a six minute walk. Turn left along Blue St and then left into Blues Pt Rd. Walk for 400 metres to the café, which is in the block after King George St, opposite Princes St.
From Mosman Bay Wharf – Catch Bus 230 (Milsons Point – Mosman Wharf to Milsons Point via North Sydney) and this will take you almost to the café. You alight at Blues Point Rd before Lavender St and walk further down the street for 180 metres to the block after King George St, opposite Princes St.
Car Parking – There is generally plenty of parking available on Blues Pt Rd or in one of the side streets.
