Social Chess Group 2025
The SMSA Chess Members’ Group meets weekly on Thursday’s from 2:30-4:30pm in the Tom Keneally Centre, L3, SMSA.
What’s On
Members' Activities
*NEW* French Conversation Group 2025
*New French Conversation Group for Beginners & Intermediates* Sound effortlessly chic at the new SMSA French Conversation Group! Meeting every second Thursday at 2:00 pm…
The Knitting Group 2025
Members, join us for a fun, crafty get-together over crochet or knitting. All skill levels welcome.
Mah Jong (Western Version) 2025
Looking for a new hobby where you can challenge your mind and meet new people? These popular Members’ groups meet every Tuesday & Wednesday.
Canasta Group 2025
The SMSA Canasta Members’ Group plays a variation of basic canasta. It meets weekly on Tuesday’s from 1:30-4pm.
Mystery & Crime Reading Group 2025
The Mystery & Crime reading group is for SMSA Members, meeting regularly for lively discussion with people who share a love of books.
Social Bridge Group 2025
The SMSA Social Bridge Group on Friday’s from 10am – 1pm in the Norman Selfe Room, L3, SMSA.
Murder on a Monday Reading Group 2025
"Murder on a Monday" is a a crime and mystery reading group for SMSA Members.
Events
Author talk: Dr. Greg de Moore
Join Us for “Tom Wills: Sport, Society and a Very Australian Tragedy” – A Captivating Talk by Greg de Moore
Discover the extraordinary life of Tom…
Book Talk: Matt Rogers & Michael Brissenden
Thriller fans, take note: award-winning journalist and veteran crime writer Michael Brissenden sits down with rising star Matt Rogers, one of Australia’s hottest young authors,…
Reel Life NAIDOC Screening
Reel Life Presents a NAIDOC Week Special Screening of The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith + Q&A with Tom Keneally
Join us for a powerful NAIDOC Week celebration with Fred…
Mechanics’ Cinema: Vice
A moody masterpiece from Michael Mann, Miami Vice (2006) presented by Mechanics’ Cinema at the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Art and is followed by a…
Live Music! Two Shows!
Forget dry history – Warren Fahey is here to shake it up with songs, stories, and sharp wit! For six decades, he’s been digging up Australia’s wild and…