26/1 Monday 12 pm - AUSTRALIA DAY - Lunch - Skiffies
Come for a relaxing lunch at the Spit. This is our regular public holiday Monday lunch at the Skiffies Restaurant, Middle Harbour 16ft Skiff Club, The Spit. It is reasonably priced. Parking is available opposite the club on the western side of the road but bring coins for meter. Booking is essential.

27/1 Tuesday 11.00 am – MUSEUM VISIT – The Rocks
Susannah Place Museum, 58–64 Gloucester St, The Rocks, comprises 4 terrace houses occupied from 1844 to 1990, with renovated interiors from different eras. Meet outside the museum. $8/$4 (conc.) Lunch afterwards.

27/1 Tuesday 6.30pm – TUESDAY BOOK CLUB – Birchgrove
This book for this month is “ Breath “ by Tim Winton. Come at 6.30pm for book discussion and drinks, followed by a meal at the local pub. All Welcome. The book for February is “The Book Thief “ by Marcus Zusack

30/1 Please note a change in the venue as POD@SALT CLINIC is temporarily closed for renovations.
The new venue is:
30/1 Friday 6.15pm – ALMOND BAR – Darlinghurst
Enjoy a drink and/or dinner in this bar which specialises in middle eastern mezza. It has a range of tapas at reasonable prices. 379 Liverpool Street, cnr Darlinghurst Road.

31/1 Saturday 4.30pm - Opera in the Domain
Come for a picnic, then enjoy Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci on a balmy summer evening under the stars. Bring your own main course and drinks, and something delicious to share before or after. I will wait at the chair-hire tent just inside the Hospital Road at 5pm and 6pm. Limited Numbers. Hopefully front seats again. Must book.

1/2 Sunday 9.30 am – BREAKFAST – Norths Leagues Club Cammeray
Enjoy a large and leisurely breakfast at Norths - See 2/11 above for menu details. $9.50 (members $7). Coffee shop opens at 10am. Plenty of parking. 12 Abbott St. Cammeray.

1/2 Sunday 6.30pm - SUNDAY BOOK CLUB - Edgecliff
February’s book will be The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. New members welcome.

1/2 Sunday 11.00 am – BRUNCH – Bondi Junction
Good coffee, varied menu, lively conversation at Curious Cafe, 87 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction

1/2 Sunday 1.00–5.00 pm – TENNIS – Cammeray
SEE REGULAR EVENTS

3/2 Tuesday 5:30 pm for 6:00 pm- THE SYDNEY INSTITUTE - City
Margot O’Neill will discuss "Beyond the Wire – Refugee Advocacy in Australia". See www.thesydneyinstitute.com.au/functions.php. Book at mail@thesydneyinstitute.com.au or 9252-3366 no earlier than 27/2.

4/2 Wednesday 6.30pm- TALK - PETER SINGER- Surry Hills
His new Book “ The Life you can Save” solution to world poverty (check Gleebooks website www.gleebooks.com.au). NSWTF Auditorium 37 Reservoir St Surry Hills. Book through Gleebooks 96602333.

6/2 Friday 6.30–7.00 pm – DRINKS AND DINNER – City
Meet for drinks in Ground Floor Bar of Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, then eat in a nearby restaurant. Just turn up or phone mobile if necessary, Friday night only.

7/2 Saturday 7.00pm - JEWEL ON THE BAY Rose Bay
Enjoy authentic Indian flavours at reasonable prices with interesting Tandoori oven specialities, and a fine harbour view. BYOG. Easy parking or public transport. 639 New South Head Rd., near O’Sullivan Rd.

8/2 Sunday 10.30 am – BRUNCH AT EPITOME CAFE – Lane Cove
Enjoy brunch inside upstairs. The Epitome Cafe (9427 2696) is at the entrance to the arcade next to the Lane Cove Fish Shop on the plaza. The address is 23-25 Burns Bay Road.

8/2 Sunday 1.00–5.00 pm – TENNIS – Cammeray
SEE REGULAR EVENTS

8/2 Sun 6-8pm BUSH POETY READING at Henry Lawson Cave
(Near the corner of Willoughby Road and Garland St Naremburn) Enjoy bush poetry reading. Bring rug/cushion or camp chair and mug. (Tea and damper served) Bring a poem to read if you wish to share.

11/2 Wednesday 11.00 am – MUSEUM VISIT AND TALK – Ultimo
Two exhibitions at the Powerhouse Museum, Harris St, Modern Times (400+ artefacts, including paintings and architectural models) and Living in a Sensory World (stories of people with blindness and low vision), followed by a talk. New Woman (changes in 20th century women’s lives and fashions). Entry $10/ $6 (conc.). Lunch after.

13/2 Friday 6.30 pm – DRINKS AND DINNER – Double Bay
Meet at Stamford Plaza Hotel, Cross Street, Double Bay. This hotel is due to close on 30/3, so this is almost the last opportunity to enjoy “happy hour” drink prices in a quiet venue. No need to book. Easy parking in Cross Street. We’ll decide on a dinner venue around 7.00-7.30pm

14/2 Saturday afternoon - TUTORIAL - GRADS CHAT – 3pm

14/2 Saturday 7.00pm - DINNER VALENTINE’S DAY- Rosebud Restaurant – Rozelle
Celebrate with GRADS - Join members for Dinner at the Rosebud Restaurant. Mains around $20 corkage $4 per person. Parking areas in next cross street, Merton St. Address 654 Darling St. Rozelle. rosebudsydney.com.au

15/2 Sunday 12 .00pm – LUNCH AT THE OAKS – Neutral Bay
Very popular event. Meet under the spreading oak for a reasonably priced, relaxed, pub lunch at the Oaks Hotel, Military Rd, inside if raining. A great way to spend Sunday and to meet people. Just turn up and ask for GRADS table.

15/2 Sunday 6:15pm for 6:30pm start - DISCUSSION GROUP - Baulkam Hills
Please bring a topic for discussion - something from the news or other. We will share the cost of food. BYOG.

15/2 Sunday 1.00–5.00 pm – TENNIS – Cammeray
SEE REGULAR EVENTS

20/2 Friday 6.00 pm – DRINKS 6:00–7:00, THEN DINNER – Crows Nest
Meet for drinks at the Vineyard Restaurant & Wine Bar, 104 Willoughby Road (opposite Holtermann Street), then eat at Planet Thai restaurant in Holtermann Street. BYO.

21/2 Saturday 6.00pm for 6.30pm - SPANISH FILM AND SPANISH FOOD - Baulkham Hills
Members invited to watch a popular Almodovar film and eat delicious home cooked Spanish food cost $15. BYO Drinks The film will be followed by a discussion. Please phone for directions.

21/2 Saturday 8.00 pm - BUSH DANCE – Balmain See occasional events

22/2 Sunday 10.30 am – BRUNCH – Crows Nest
Enjoy brunch with stimulating company at the newly renovated Xenos, 7 Burlington Street, Crows Nest. Street parking available and the council car park is nearby.

22/2 Sunday 1.00–5.00 pm – TENNIS – Cammeray
SEE REGULAR EVENTS

22/2 Sunday 2.00 pm – POETRY READING – Surry Hills
Featured poet plus open reading section. Brett Whiteley Studio, 2 Raper St (off Devonshire St near Bourke St). Entry free. Coffee afterwards. Please phone Norm to confirm that the event is happening.


24/2 Tuesday 6.30 pm TUESDAY BOOK CLUB
This month’s book if Marcus Zusak’s The Book Thief Come at 6.30pm for the book discussion and drinks, to be followed at 7.30pm by a meal at a local pizza place. The book for March is “The White Tiger” by Aravinda Adiga. New members welcome.

27/2/09 Drinks and dinner to be announced
Contact for details if not receiving emails. Event will be emailed out in the near future.

28/2 Saturday 12 o’clock Lunch The Sydney flying Squadron 18 Footer Sailing Club.
76 McDougall St Milsons Point( next to the Ensemble Theatre).Meals $15-$24 Grads members could go for a sail on the small boat that follows the race, at a cost $20.

28/2 Saturday 7.45pm – LOADED DOG FOLK CLUB – Annandale See occasional events.

1/3 Sunday 9.30 am – BREAKFAST – Norths Leagues Club Cammeray
Enjoy a large and leisurely breakfast at Norths - See 2/11 above for menu details. $9.50 (members $7). Coffee shop opens at 10am. Plenty of parking. 12 Abbott St. Cammeray.

1/3 Sunday 11.00 am – BRUNCH – Bondi Junction
Good coffee, varied menu, lively conversation at Curious Cafe, 87 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction.

1/3 Sunday, 10.00am - 4pm – THE ART TRAIL BUNDEENA
The first Sunday of the month is open day at a dozen or more studio/galleries around Bundeena and Maianbar. An art experience too good to miss! Take 9.59am train to Cronulla from Central , then 20 minute ferry ride to Bundeena. Stroll leisurely round various open studios and meet the artists. Lunch options limited to RSL club so perhaps bring own picnic. Please ring at the end of February for more information, which artist studios.

1/3 Sunday 1.00–5.00 pm – TENNIS – Cammeray
SEE REGULAR EVENTS

1/3 Sunday 6.30pm - SUNDAY BOOK CLUB -Frenchs Forest
This month’s book will be Breath by Tim Winton. The book for April will be Fractions of a Whole by Steve Toltz.

6/3 Friday 6.30–7.00 pm – DRINKS AND DINNER – City
Meet for drinks in Ground Floor Bar of Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, then eat in a nearby restaurant. Just turn up or phone mobile if necessary, Friday night only.