ADVENT REFLECTION
When: Saturday, November 28, 10am-3pm. With Jill McLoughlin rsj. $20.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
THE GARDENING OF EDEN
What: This award winning film is a comprehensive look at the world's largest greenhouses, showcasing the plants from the tropical rain forest to the Mediterranean climate. Director Robin Kewell will present the film and answer questions.
When: Saturday, November 28, 2pm.
Where: Confluence Cinema, 15 Watt St.
Details: $10. Book online at confluence.kiwi; door sales may be available.
WHANGANUI LYRIC SINGERS
What: End of year show with special guests.
When: Saturday, November 28, 2pm.
Where: St Mary's Church, Guyton St.
Details: Adults $15, children free.
BOOK LAUNCH
What: Historian Laraine Sole's new book "Gonville, the Community by the River" tracks the history of Gonville from its earliest days until 1960.
When: Saturday, November 28, 3pm.
Where: Gonville Library, 44 Abbot St.
Details: Limited seating so bookings essential, phone 344 5872 or email gonville@whanganuilibrary.com
THE NUTCRACKER
What: Shirley McDouall School of Dance show.
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 28-29, 3pm.
Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House.
Details: Adult $18, senior $16, U-18 $13. Book at Royal Wanganui Opera House.
SCHOLA SACRA
What: Schola Sacra Choir performs Mozart Requiem and other music accompanied by orchestra and organ, conducted by Iain Tetley. Soloists Jennifer Little, Cecily Shaw, Nigel Tongs, Lindsay Yeo.
When: Sunday, November 29, 2.30pm.
Where: Big School, Whanganui Collegiate School.
Details: Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, U-18 free. Book at Royal Wanganui Opera House.
COMIC OPERA
What: Trial by Jury – an Operatic Vision by Cynthia Fortitude: G&S with a modern twist by Wellington Light Opera.
When: Sunday, November 29, 5pm.
Where: Prince Edward Auditorium, Whanganui Collegiate School.
Details: adult $30, child $10. book at wellingtonlightopera.nz/trial2020/ or buy at door.
WHANGANUI FILM SOCIETY
What: Brimstone and Glory - this euphoric and immersive documentary drops us in the middle of a dazzling, dangerous fireworks festival with astonishing results. Spanish with English subtitles.
When: Monday, November 30, 7pm.
Where: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St.
Details: Free for members. Public admission by donation (suggested $10). Please note that we will be holding the Society's AGM (estimated to take no longer than 20 minutes) before the screening.
WANGANUI TRAMPING CLUB
What: Twilight Walk Programme 2020. When: Tuesday, December 1, 6pm.
Where: Jan will lead a group on a walk around her home patch of Castlecliff, leaving from outside her house at 17 Seafront Rd.
Details: There is no need to register, just turn up at the start point. The walk will take about two hours.
ON NOW
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Te Awa Reo. 14 artists respond to scientific research of an 8.75 metre core sample of sediment taken from the Ātene Meander on the Whanganui River.
When: To February 14
Where: The Sarjeant's Object Gallery above the i-Site, 31 Taupō Quay
Details: Free entry. Enquiries to 06 349 0506
A GALLERY & GALLERY 85
What: In A Gallery - local artists (or a strong local affiliation) in A Christmas Peel, our end of year group show. In Gallery 85 John Wells, ceramic artist, has his first solo exhibition since his graduation in 2000.
When: Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9am to 3pm, Friday 9am to 8pm. Other days by appointment, and any time when the flags are out.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
Details: Free entry. Inquiries to 027 629 2545.
REGULAR
CAMERA CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 7pm meet and greet, 7.30pm meeting. Visitors welcome.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.
COMMUNITY DRUMMING WHANGANUI
What: Fun drumming, suitable for beginners.
When: Every Thursday, 6.30pm.
Where: Arts Society Hall, Trafalgar Pl (off Ridgway St).
Details: $5 per visit, plus gold coin for drum use. Contact Jacqueline on 021 135 9948 or find us on facebook.
FLORAL ART
What: Wanganui Floral Art Group.
When: Group meets 1st Tuesday of the month.
Where: Riverside Christian Church Hall, Mathieson St.
Details: Shirley 927 6713 or 027 2368046.
LYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir
When: Thursdays 7.30-9.15pm (Rehearsals)
Where: St Andrew's Church Hall, Glasgow St
Details: New members welcome. For information, phone Joanna Love (06 345 9073).
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE IN DAILY LIFE
What: Being fully in the present moment calms the body & mind. Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition: www.plumvillage.org
When: Thursdays, 5.30-7pm
Details: Clare 021 0622 120
MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk overseas.
When: Last Monday of month, 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Kathrene 344 3398.
PETRE 60s UP
What: Speakers and/or entertainment. Other activities include meals out, games afternoons, occasional trips.
When: Third Wednesday of every month, 2pm.
Where: St Andrews Church Hall, Glasgow St.
Details: Come along and join a friendly group. Enquiries Jean 345 7187 or Jenny 348 2409.
RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome.
When: Every Thursday, 9.30am-4pm.
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Lynne 021 2055991.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING — ADULTS
What: Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club classes for fun, friendship and fitness.
When: Mondays 8-10pm, Fridays at 7.30-10pm.
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
Details: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz or phone 344 1336.
SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off.
When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 to join; $2 weekly.
Enquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
TRADITIONAL YOGA
What: All levels welcome to this breath-based, heart-centred style. All equipment supplied.
When: Mondays 9-10am $10; Tuesdays 6-7.15pm $12; Saturdays 9-10.30am $12.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall, cnr Harrison and Liverpool sts.
Details: Martin 022 6221711
WHANGANUI RIVER MARKETS
What: This large riverside event includes both the River Traders and Farmers Markets
When: 8.30am -1pm every Saturday all year round.
Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe every week for encouragement, support and laughter.
Details: Jill 021 1152243
YOGA CLASSES
What: Yoga in a warm, carpeted room with friendly people. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm-6.45pm.
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 256 Wicksteed St.
Cost: $10 per class.
Contact: Kathy - email kgreensides@hotmail.com
