Bridge (ES)
2024-11-11 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-11-04 13:15 - 16:15, 2024-10-28 13:15 - 16:15 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

Tennis (NS)
2024-11-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-11-04 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-10-28 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.

Rummikub (NS)
2024-11-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Jam Cafe, Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady St, Mosman, NSW, 2088, Australia
Rummikub is an exciting and fun game, just right for exercising the little grey cells in our brains and making new friends. If you don’t know the game, it has a bit in common with the card game Rummy. It is very simple to learn, has lots of twists, and quickly becomes addictive!
Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. It is possible to play Rummikub with different numbers of people in one game.
DATE: 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month
TIME: 1.00pm – 3.30pm
VENUE: Jam Cafe – Bridgepoint Mosman
RSVP TO: Catherine Marsh and Rosemary Sullivan at rummikubswic@gmail.com
For changes on the day, please text or ring Catherine on 0406 423 304 or Rosemary on 0411 441 741
RSVP BY: Thursday morning before play on Friday

Classical Music Group
2024-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Welcome to Living Sound – 2024 Season of Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing in Opera House Concert Hall.
The next concert on 8 November at 11am will be conducted by Chief Conductor Simone Young. We will hear Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony then Joshua Batty, SSO Principal Flute, will perform Flute Concerto in G
composed by Bach’s son, Carl Philip Emanuel Bach.
DATE : Friday 8 November
TIME : 11am-12am, no interval
VENUE : Opera House Concert Hall
TICKETS : SSO box office 02 8215 4600 or OH box office 02 9250 7777 or online
We will meet in the Opera House foyer for free tea/coffee from 10am, then after the concert some members like to meet for lunch at House Canteen just under the Opera House.
Please let Grace, Classical Music Group convenor, know if you will stay for lunch so she can look for you in the foyer. Email grazynamroz91@gmail.com
Grace, the convenor chose and bought tickets for following concerts :

Date & Day
Concert
Theatre
Time
Grace’s seat

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

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

Golf (NS)
2024-11-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-01 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.

Mahjong (NS & ES)
2024-11-07 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-31 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

Tennis (ES)
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-31 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

Golf (ES)
2024-11-06 08:15 - 12:00, 2024-10-30 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

Golf (ES)
2024-11-06 08:15 - 11:00, 2024-10-30 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

Melbourne Cup Lunch - Please call the Greens direct to book and pay
2024-11-05 13:00 - 16:00 | The Greens North Sydney, 50 Ridge Street, North Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
The Greens Melbourne Cup Lunch 2024
Join us at the Greens for the 2024 Melbourne Cup Lunch! The SWIC table is ready for you to join. Please call direct to the Events Coordinator on 9245 3099. You can pay over the phone and ask to be added to the SWIC table. This is a large venue, so at the moment there are plenty of spaces, but it is a popular event and is filling fast. Once you have paid please email me with receipt and I will add you to the what’s app for the event.
It should be a fun event and we would love as many SWIC members to join us as possible. Don’t forget the new metro station, Victoria Cross, is very close to the greens. A short walk only.

DATE: Tuesday 5 November 2024
TIME: 1pm-4pm
VENUE: The Greens North Sydney 50 Ridge St North Sydney
COST: $181pp – 3 course meal plus drinks
The Greens Melbourne Cup Lunch is priced at $179 pp but as there is a 1.2% credit card charge. The payment therefore is $181.pp
RSVP TO: Jill McLean 0468315145 after you have booked with the Greens
RSVP BY: ASAP. call the Greens direct (Ph 9245 3099) and ask to be added to the SWIC table
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Call the Greens direct to book and pay
TRANSPORT: 50 Ridge St, North Sydney. Buses, Metro Victoria Cross Station plus 7min flat walk

Challenging Walk – Spit to Manly Walk - Event postponed till 4th February 2025
2024-11-05 10:00 - 14:00 | The Spit, Spit Road, The Spit, Sydney, NSW, Australia
This iconic walk starts at the Spit Bridge. The ~10 km route hugs the coastline, providing bush, beach and beautiful views. It finishes at Manly Wharf. It is a well-formed track with short steep hill sections and some shade. You must not be carrying any injuries and be able to walk consistently at a moderate pace.
DATE: Tuesday 5 November
TIME: 10:00am – 2:00pm approximate which includes a picnic lunch along the way
VENUE: Meet outside the Ormeggio at The Spit restaurant
COST: Public transport expenses. Bring a picnic lunch.
RSVP TO: Email: SWICchallengewalk@gmail.com
LEADERS: Thana Sivaganam and Sue Jamieson
RSVP BY: Friday 1 November
TRANSPORT: Catch the B line bus from Wynyard to the Spit West Reserve, Spit Road (e.g., 172X, 173X). This should take about 30 mins. We will return to the city via ferry from Manly.

Evening Book Group
2024-11-04 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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North Shore Evening Book Club
2024-11-04 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 2024. Venues and Books are as below.
5.30pm – 7.30pm at the LB Restaurant, View Hotel, 17 Blue St, North Sydney, or
Nov 4th Monday at the View
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan By Lisa See
Dec 9 Monday at the View
Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat
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.

Bridge (NS)
2024-11-04 13:15 - 16:30, 2024-10-28 13:15 - 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. for a prompt 1.15 start at Northbridge Golf Club, 296 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge with a playing fee of $2 to cover costs.
Please note: this is a minimum Intermediate standard bridge group; and in order to play it is necessary to also be a social member of Northbridge Golf Club (the cost is $20 per year). To register to play please contact the Convenor Jilly Clout Fraser at jillyclout@gmail.com

Craft Group
2024-11-01 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.

Rummikub / Canasta (ES)
2024-11-01 11:00 - 14:30 | Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay, NSW, 2029, Australia
Rummikub and Canasta are a lot of fun to play and easy to learn. Beginners are welcome and there is no need to bring your own game. There is the possibility of lunch and light refreshments.
DATE: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
TIME: 11.00am – 2.30pm
VENUE: Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Lane, Rose Bay
COST: Refreshments at members cost – Bring a sandwich and refreshments
RSVP TO: Lynette Sanchez
Lynette Sanchez – ph 0418220605 lynettesanchez1@icloud.com
RSVP BY: Thursday prior to the Friday game
TRANSPORT: Parking is available near the Woollahra Club
Ferry from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay. Buses run past the club.

Meet n Eat - Taste of India - Harris Park - TOUR FULL - Waitlist
2024-10-30 10:30 - 14:00 | Chatkazz Restaurant, 4-6 / 14-20 Station St, Harris Park, NSW, 2150, Australia
Sharing spices and saris, culture and curry, all to delight your senses. The guide will start the morning with an Indian Breakfast before you begin your walking tour around Harris Park, taking in food, colours, spices and culture.
DATE: Wednesday 30 October 2024
TIME: 10.30am – 2pm
VENUE: Meet at Chatkazz Harris Park Restaurant, 4-6/ 14-20 Station St E, Harris Park, NSW 2150
COST: Adult $119, Concession $109
RSVP TO: Ruku Gill – rukugill@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Wednesday 23 October 2024
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (preferred): By Credit Card through the Payment on the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into SWIC bank account
Account name: SWIC inc.
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
Description: MnE October and your initial and surname
TRANSPORT: – Trains via T1, T2 and T5 lines , Car

French Conversation
2024-10-28 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

Go Saturday – Back to Black at Old Parramatta House
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Old Government House, Parramatta, Crn Pitt and Macquarie St, Parramatta, Australia
Back to Black is a fascinating delve into our history with the fashion of wearing black. Traditionally associated with mourning, this much maligned colour has been associated with many special events including partying. Join Go Saturday for its foray into the history of black!
DATE: Saturday 26 October 2024
TIME: 2pm meeting time. Roughly 4pm finish time.
VENUE:
Old Government House, Parramatta Park, Pitt Street Entrance, Parramatta NSW 2150
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/back-to-black/
Phone: (02) 9635 8149
COST: Adult $15, Concession $12 (includes children), National Trust Member FREE- (YOU MUST book your ticket to guarantee your place)
RSVP TO: Sian Ware 0412 937 485 or email: sianware1@gmail.com
RSVP BY: Tuesday 22 October 2024
PAYMENT OPTIONS: N/A
TRANSPORT:
Old Government House is located in Parramatta Park, Parramatta NSW.
By public transport: Old Government House is an easy walk from Parramatta and Westmead train stations. For ferry services, catch the Rivercat ferry and alight at Charles Street wharf – from there it’s a short walk along the riverside. The Parramatta shuttle bus also operates on a free loop around Parramatta – alight at Stop 4 (Parramatta Stadium, O’Connell Street)
If you are on foot, the best entry points to Parramatta Park are the George Street or Pitt Street gates on the east, Queens Road gate or Park Avenue to the west.
By car: Drive into Parramatta Park and follow the loop around the park until you reach Old Government House. There is limited parking available in Parramatta Park.

German Conversation
2024-10-25 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 Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.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: Jill Surgeon on 0416 734 074 or jilliansurgeon.swic@gmail.com and/or Maureen Trost-Black on 0455 373 802 or trostblack@hotmail.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.
