COA Sydney

In honour of Marika ❤️

This year’s COA Bridge Tournament held a very special meaning as we remembered our much-loved volunteer and accomplished bridge player, Marika Pogany, who tragically lost her life on December 14.

In her honour, the Marika Pogany Memorial Trophy will now be awarded each year to a bridge player who reflects the wonderful qualities Marika brought to the game and to our community.

It was especially meaningful that the inaugural trophy was awarded to Agi Sterling, Marika’s close friend and regular bridge partner.

A beautiful way to remember Marika and the lasting impact she had on so many. May her memory be a blessing. ❤️

In honour of Marika ❤️

This year’s COA Bridge Tournament held a very special meaning as we remembered our much-loved volunteer and accomplished bridge player, Marika Pogany, who tragically lost her life on December 14.

In her honour, the Marika Pogany Memorial Trophy will now be awarded each year to a bridge player who reflects the wonderful qualities Marika brought to the game and to our community.

It was especially meaningful that the inaugural trophy was awarded to Agi Sterling, Marika’s close friend and regular bridge partner.

A beautiful way to remember Marika and the lasting impact she had on so many. May her memory be a blessing. ❤️

We’re thrilled to share that COA has received funding from Woollahra Municipal Council to revitalise our front garden! 🌿

COA staff Rebecca Sheehy and Jackie Ryker recently met with Cr Sarah Dixson, Mayor of Woollahra, to officially receive the funding and celebrate the exciting project ahead.

We’re looking forward to giving our front garden a refresh and creating a beautiful, welcoming entrance for everyone who visits COA.

This project is proudly supported by Woollahra Municipal Council.

👋 Calling all men 60+ - the COA Mensch Club is back this Wednesday!

This week we’re welcoming Christopher McHardy, physiotherapist, filmmaker and father, for Purpose in Motion - an inspiring conversation about purpose, drive, overcoming adversity and using movement to restore health.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 COA
💚 $5 COA Members | $10 Non-Members

Come along, meet some new people and be part of COA’s growing social group for men 60+.

📞 02 8367 5051
🌐 coasydney.org/menschclub

🍎✨ Make Yom Tov Sweeter! ✨🍯

• Gefilte Fish (x2) – $8
• Chopped Herring (100g) – $8
• Kichel (100g) – $8
• Apple Crumble Cake – $4
• Honey Cake – $4
• Honey Soy Chicken with Rice & Vegetables – $27.50*

📅 Order by Tuesday 1 September
To order:
www.coasydney.org/kosher-meals/high-holiday-order
📧 [email protected]
📞 (02) 9389 0035

*Subsidised pricing is available for eligible CHSP meal code and SAH Home Care Package clients.

Proudly supported by JCA

🏆 We are so honoured that COA has been named Volunteer Team of the Year, recognising the incredible efforts of the Bondi Support Response Meals Volunteer Team.

During one of the most difficult times our community has faced, volunteers came together to sort, pack and urgently deliver meals to those who needed them.

A huge thank you to JCA for their support which made this happen, to our wonderful caterers, and to the COA team who worked tirelessly to make it all happen.

This award belongs to everyone who came together when our community needed it most. ❤️

🏆 We are so honoured that COA has been named Volunteer Team of the Year, recognising the incredible efforts of the Bondi Support Response Meals Volunteer Team.

During one of the most difficult times our community has faced, volunteers came together to sort, pack and urgently deliver meals to those who needed them.

A huge thank you to every volunteer who stepped up, to JCA for their support which made this happen, to our wonderful caterers, and to the COA team who worked tirelessly to make it all happen.

This award belongs to everyone who came together when our community needed it most. ❤️

Join us for a thought provoking Mens Club this Wednesday and hear from our guest speaker, Sue Hofbauer.

Inspired by the fascinating book The Bible Unearthed by renowned Israeli archaeologist Israel Finkelstein, Sue will explore the lively and often controversial world of biblical archaeology. How can archaeologists examine the same sites and use the same scientific methods, yet reach completely different conclusions? And can the Bible’s foundational stories be supported by archaeological evidence?

Sue will explore both the minimalist and maximalist interpretations, presenting the arguments and evidence from each perspective and leaving you to decide where the evidence leads.

📅 Wednesday 12 August, 10am–12pm
🎟️ $5 COA Members | $10 Non-Members
🌐 coasydney.org/menschclub
📞 02 8367 5051

Join us for the COA Bridge Tournament in honour of Marika Pogany!

Whether you're an experienced bridge player or simply enjoy a social game, we'd love to see you there. Separate sections are available for competitive and social (supervised) players, and if you don't have a partner, we'll happily match you with one.

Enjoy:
🍷 Arrival drinks from 1:30pm
☕ A delicious afternoon tea
🏆 Masterpoints awarded
🎁 Spot prizes and a raffle with bridge-themed giveaways

📅 Sunday 30 August
🕑 Play: 2pm – 5pm (Arrival from 1:30pm)
📍 Woollahra

$35 COA Members | $45 Non-Members

Limited tables available – secure your spot today:
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/duplicate-bridge-tournament