WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

COTTON-ON QUILTERS
What: We are a group of likeminded people that meet to share our knowledge about all things patchwork. We sew, stitch, chatter, knit, we have speakers - a very social day! Bring your lunch and join us!
When: First Saturday of the month.
Where: Masonic Hall, corner Dublin and Keith streets. 10.30am to 3pm.
Contact: - Lesley McFarlane 06 344 8477, evenings.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH
What: Modified form of tai chi for health. Suitable all ages and all levels of fitness, especially mature folk.
When: New beginners' classes Tues, February 7, 5.30pm and Thurs, February 9, 9am.
Where: 97 Putiki Dr.
Cost: $3 per session or ($5 for both sessions per week).
Inquiries: Miriam 345 1395 or kevin.miriamas@gmail.com

VOICE OF THE CELLO
What: Elena Morgan, cello, Liam Wooding, piano - recital in support of Chamber Music Wanganui 2017 series.
When: Thursday, February 9, 7pm.
Where: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School.
Cost: Entry at the door - Adults $20, students $5 (no eftpos).

LYRIC SINGERS
What: Rehearsals to commence for this year. All welcome, especially male singers.
When: Thursday, February 9, 7.30pm.
Where: St Andrew's Church Hall, Glasgow St.
Enquiries: Contact Joanna Love (06 345 9073).

ART FIX
What: Greg Donson Curator and Public Programmes Manager chats about art works featured in the exhibition Vignettes: 30 Years at Tylee Cottage. He will discuss some of the more unusual materials that have been used by artists to create works during their residency.
When: Thursday, February 9, 2pm. at 38 Taupo Quay
Where: Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui, 38 Taupo Quay.

A SOUND PERFORMANCE
What: Susan Frykberg: It shows really, a rather beautiful spirit. To compliment her new exhibition, sound artist and composer Susan Frykberg has created a performance piece in response to the life and art of Edith Collier. Frykberg will be accompanied by musician Ingrid Culliford, actor Kerry Girdwood and others for an immersive and multi-sensory experience.
When: Saturday, February 11 at 2pm and 3pm.
Cost: Free, but sessions limited to 30 people each. Booking essential on 06 349 0506.
Where: Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui, 38 Taupo Quay.

HARNESS RACING
When: Sunday, February 12, first race at 12.30pm.
Where: Wanganui Racecourse, Purnell St.
Admission: Free.
Info: contact - wanganui.tc@xtra.co.nz

A BLUEGRASS CONCERT
What: The Company - In Concert. A Valentine's Day concert! High-energy original and traditional acoustic bluegrass music. Nashville-based, New Zealand-born George Jackson on fiddle and banjo, Brisbane's guitar guru Jamie Clark, tenor vocals and mandolin of Townsville native Michael Patrick and Norwegian-born double bassist Markus Karlsen.
When: Tuesday, February 14, 7.30pm.
Where: Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui, 38 Taupo Quay.
Tickets: $15 pre-sale & $20 door sales. Purchase from the Gallery or by phoning 349 0506.

TUI MOTU GROUP
What: A discussion of selected articles from the current Tui Motu booklet. Tui Motu is an Independent Catholic Magazine, published monthly, it invites its readers to question, challenge and contribute to its discussion of spiritual, social and ecological issues in the light of gospel values and in the interests of a more just and peaceful society. With Sr Rita Cahill rsj.
When: Wednesday, February 15, 4.30-6pm,
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

WANGANUI FRIENDSHIP FORCE
What: We are part of an International Home Hosting Group. Each month we meet for friendship and conversation.
When: 2.30pm on Sunday, February 19.
Where: The Yellow House, Dublin St.
Contact: Ngaire: Ph 3456514.

FINE ARTS EXHIBITION
What: FlashBacks. Artists' interpretation of historic photographs.
When: Until February 20.
Where: Fine Arts Whanganui, 17 Taupo Quay.

SARJEANT ON THE QUAY
What: Receiving day for 2017 Belton, Smith & Associates Ltd Whanganui Arts Review.
When: Monday, February 20, 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Cost: Entry fee $30 or $15 for Gallery Friends & Stars.
Enquiries: 349 0506

DVD EVENING
What: Woodlawn. A gifted high school football player must learn to boldly embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field. This film is set in early 1970s in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
When: Thursday, February 23, 6.30pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
Cost: Koha. Supper provided.

CRAFT CLUB
What: Central Baptist Craft Club. Creche provided.
When: Friday mornings from 9.30-11.30 during school terms. Begins February 10.
Where: Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed St.
Cost: $2, includes morning tea.
Contact: Rachael Hughes 027 2239423.

FREE MARKETING & ADVERTISING ADVICE
What: Steve Baron is an experience marketing and advertising professional. Free advice for small and medium Whanganui businesses. Available now.
Details: 021 1651882, email steve@stevebaron.co.nz or visit stevebaron.co.nz/givingback

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSE
What: Painting, from start to finish, with tutor Pauline Allomes. Do you need help with planning, design, preparing canvas, transferring images to canvas, underpainting etc? Get that help that you long for in the early stages.
Details: contact the office on 345 4717, email manager@wangnauices.org.nz or check out their new website www.communityeducation.nz

EXHIBITION
What: Peter Lange's Hokey Pokey. A survey of a life's work in clay, including a look at how solid can look fluid or soft.
When: On now.
Where: Quartz Museum, Bates St.

TENNIS
What: Tennis for Juniors. Hot Shots for ages 5-12 years.
When: Wednesdays at 3.30pm from February 15.
Where: Wanganui Tennis Club in Bassett St.
Cost: Free for club members or $2 per session for non-members.
Enquiries: Neville Hopkins 021 104 2551

WHANGANUI SCRABBLE CLUB
What: We gather to play scrabble most Mondays. We welcome players of all abilities, use dictionaries, and offer new members help and training.
When: 1pm to 4pm most Mondays.
Where: Gonville Library (back room).
Contact: Lynne: 027 428 5758 (after midday).

WAIMARIE
What: Whanganui's paddle steamer sailings.
When: Wednesday to Monday at 11am. Friday cruising at 5.30pm. A great way to finish the week. Licensed café on board.
Book: www.waimarie.co.nz, visit 1a Taupo Quay or phone 347 1863.

WHANGANUI CREATIVE SPACE
What: Free Community Art Space, all welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 9am-3pm.
Where: Whanganui Arts @ the Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, back gallery.
Contact: wcsarttutor@gmail.com or ph 022 423 7618.

WHANGANUI CITY GUIDED WALKING TOURS
What: Discover our rich and interesting history.
When: Saturday and Sunday Tours - 10am and 2pm from i-Site, approx 90mins, other times by arrangement.
Cost: $10 per person.
Bookings: Ph 349 3258.

CHEESE MAKING
What: Home cheese making fundraising weekend. Participants nominate eligible charities.
When: Monthly (dates confirmed when enough participants).
Where: Fordell/ Whanganui.
Cost: $225.
Contact: kiwiboks@ihug.co.nz or phone 3427801.

CREATIONS GALLERY 'N' GIFTS
What: Five local artists' art is on display for sale. One of the artists is in the Gallery each day and can explain the concept of their art which includes personalised adults' and children's quilts, up-cycled treasures, garden art, copper sculptures, fabric organic lavender sachets, Powertex figurines, chalk-paint articles, and we take bookings for workshops. Guest Artist for February is Tania Warbrick, a Whanganui-based photographer who enjoys capturing images of all kinds. Her special interest in close-up photography is taking a subject and photographing it as a part, sometimes seen for the full beauty of what makes it up.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am till 3pm.
Where: 25a Drews Ave.
Contact: after hours Jan, ph 063453121.

WHANGANUI SCRABBLE CLUB
What: Word and Scrabble game lovers of all abilities. We use dictionaries and like to help new players.
When: Most Mondays 1pm-4pm.
Where: Gonville Library (back room).
Inquiries: Lynne - 027 428 5758 or 3476396 (after midday).

AL-ANON MEETINGS
What: Confidential and anonymous programme for those affected by a friend's or family's drinking problem.
When: Every Tuesday night at 7.30pm.
Where: The Quaker Rooms, 256 Wicksteed St.
Cost: No fees but a koha is appreciated.

WIDOWS' CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
What: Friendship, fun and support. Non-denominational, all welcome.
For details: Kay 027 694 7952 or email kaywozhere@gmail.com.

BADMINTON
What: Badminton Wanganui. Feather shuttles, timed games.
When: Mondays at 7.30pm.
Where: Badminton Hall, Sports Stadium, Springvale Park.
Cost: $7 per session.
Inquiries: Jude 343 7669.

SATURDAY MARKETS
What: River Traders and Whanganui Farmers Markets.
When: 8.30am-1pm, Saturday, rain or shine.
Where: Downtown Riverbank.

SUPPORT GROUP
What: Support for bereaved men.
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7.30am.
Where: Red Cross Rooms, 120 Guyton St, opposite city council.
Contact: Barrie, (06) 344-3345, or Doug, (06) 345-0392.

CEROC
What: Learn Ceroc dancing the easy, fun way.
When: Fridays. Beginners 6.30pm. Freestyle class 7.45pm.
Where: 82-92 Peat St (corner Peat and Pitt - old St Johns Bowling Club.)
Cost: $10 casual or $40 for five lessons.
Contact: Liz Frith 021 0205 4038 or 345-7401.

ART SOCIETY
What: Wanganui Art Society's Tuesday art group is open for new members. Small charge for expenses.
When: Tuesdays from 9.30am-midday.
Where: Cook's Gallery (behind Wanganui Motors, off Ridgway St).
Inquiries: Phone 345-8718.

WANGANUI RSA POETRY GROUP
What: Meeting of those interested in poetry.
When: Third Tuesday of every month, 2pm-3pm.
Where: Wanganui RSA, St Hill St.
Cost: Gold coin donation for the use of facilities.
Inquiries: Robert Taylor, email thebugleeditor150sc@gmail.com for more information.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
What: Support group for bereaved parents.
When: First Saturday of each month at 11am.
Where: Yellow House Cafe, Dublin St.
Contact: Keren, (06) 344-3345, or Sue, (06) 345-0855 for information.

WANGANUI EMBROIDERERS' GUILD
What: Weekly meetings of like-minded women interested in the art of needlework.
When & Where: Monday evenings 7pm-9pm, Friday mornings 10am-midday at members' houses; monthly meetings second Sunday at Dempsey & Forest, Guyton St, 11am-4pm. Workshops both in Wanganui and at other guilds.
Contact: Fiona McIvor 021 124 6775.