Technology
Thursday morning in the week before the meeting, 10 am, on Zoom unless advised otherwise. Two hours: an informal discussion of issues raised by members, then an interactive presentation. The convenor chairs the first hour.
This is the oldest group. It began as the Computer Interest Group and was renamed in July 2018, once the brief had widened past machines that now mostly work.
Past sessions have covered electric cars, engineering failures, artificial intelligence, the Musk legacy and humanoid robots.
| January | Security cameras — Michael Tobin |
| February | Getting old — Roger Evans |
| March | Solar battery system — Neil Jones |
| April | To be advised |
Wine
The first group met in May 2012. It gathers on the Thursday afternoon before the main meeting, 4 pm to 5.30 pm, after the sun is over the yardarm, in a member's home.
A second group started in September 2016 and meets on the Thursday of the meeting week. Each tasting is usually hosted by a member.
Photography
Monday of the week before the meeting, 10 am to 12 noon, mostly on Zoom. Stills and video. The first hour is a critique of members' photos. The second is a tutorial, on a subject, an event, or a technique.
| February | Flowers |
| March | Still life |
| April | Altered images |
| May | To be advised |
In April 2026 five members submitted photos altered with Gemini: a background removed, a background replaced, and old photos restored and enhanced.
Walking
Formed in January 2018 for members and partners. Wollongong, Sydney, the Illawarra or the Southern Highlands. The group chooses the walk, from an easy stroll to a bush walk, planned at about 4 to 5 kilometres.
May walk: Main Beach, Port Kembla, to Red Point, mostly along the bikeway.