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
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…
Author Talk: Shankari Chandran
Join Miles Franklin Award-winner Shankari Chandran in conversation with fellow crime writer Dinuka McKenzie as they dive into Unfinished Business—a gripping thriller packed with espionage,…
Book Launch: Michelle Prak
Brace yourself for the launch of Barren Cape, a gripping thriller from Michelle Prak. Join us at the SMSA on 30 April for a night…
April CBD Write In
Claim your time. Claim your space. Write. Life is busy – work, family, deadlines and Netflix luring you into another binge. A million little distractions…
History Talk
In 1966 a helicopter crash in downtown Sydney stunned the world—its final moments captured on film. Historian Dr Peter Hobbins unpacks this chilling disaster, its…
Reel Life: Matinee
Double matinee screening, starting with a BAFTA winning Australian short film followed by a gripping Spanish language thriller.
March CBD Write In
Hey Writer, It’s Time to Get Those Words Down Life is busy – work, family, deadlines and Netflix luring you into another binge. A million…