Whanganui Happenings

WEDNESDAY
TUI MOTU
What: Tui Motu, an Independent Catholic Magazine, will challenge us to look with fresh eyes at social, ecological and spiritual values. Contribute to the discussion — inter-church and inter-faith dialogue is welcomed.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 4.30-6pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

WHANGANUI ARTHRITIS
What: Evening Support Group. To offer evening support to those affected by arthritis. Speaker is Madeline Wetzels, Rheumatology Nurse from Whanganui Hospital.
When: Wednesday, May 15, 7.30pm.
Where: "Snug", Rutland Arms.

THURSDAY
OPERA HOUSE
What: Trick of the Light: The Road That Wasn't There. A curious tale for intrepid children (aged 8+) and adventurous adults combining puppetry, shadow play and live music.
When: Thursday, May 16, 6pm.
Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House.
Details: Including fees: Adult $27.75, Senior/Student $21.75, Group 6+ $18.25ea, Child to 15yrs $16.75, Family of four $72.75.

SATURDAY
OPERA HOUSE
What: Floyd Live — A celebration of Pink Floyd.
When: Saturday, May 18, 7.30pm.
Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House.
Details: Full price $50.

PRINCE EDWARD AUDITORIUM
What: Duo Col Legno, Yoshiko Tsurata (marimba), Heleen du Plessis (cello).
When: Saturday, May 18, 7.30pm.
Details: Adult $35, Senior $32, Student $5.

LUCKY BAR
What: Palmerston North bands Government Pest and Turbostill perform with Whanganui bands The Mean Owls and Mr Sudden Death.
When: Saturday, May 18, from 9pm.
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, Wilson St.
Details: $5 door charge.

FREE FAMILY FUN DAY
What: This is an event from safer Whanganui - injury prevention in the home.
When: Saturday, May 18, 10am-2pm.
Where: Springvale Park.
Details: Lauren Tamehana at the Whanganui District Council.

SARJEANT GALLERY
What: My Choice - A new exhibition series.
When: May 18 to August 25.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Enquiries 349 0506.

SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Denys Watkins: Dynamo Hum.
When: May 18 to August 25.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Enquiries 349 0506.

SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Peter Trevelyan: Delineate.
When: May 18 to September 1.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Enquiries 349 0506.

SUNDAY
IRISH MUSIC
What: The Irish Band, O'Durkins, playing Irish favourites.
When: Sunday, May 19. Midday-1.30pm.
Where: Rosie's Bar at The Grand Hotel.

DIABETES WANGANUI SUPPORT GROUP
What: Guest Speaker: Julie Harris. Learn about Adult Stem Cells and how they can help your body repair itself, enabling you to live a better, longer life. Shared afternoon tea. Public and new members welcome.
When: Sunday, May 19, 2pm.
Where: St James Church Lounge, Boydfield St, Whanganui East.

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
What: Informal discussion on Marlene Wallace's Expansion presentation from May 5. Open to anyone to engage to share experiences on Expansion regardless of whether you attended the previous discussion.
When: Sunday, May 19, 2pm.
Where: Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, back river entrance in Awa room.
Details: Free entry (gold coin donation appreciated). Refreshment provided. Enquiries to Kirsty theosophywhanganui@gmail.com or txt 0212123819.

LITURGY – CAROLINE CHISOLM
What: Caroline Chisolm was a woman born in England in 19th century. She lived in India and Australia with her husband and was influential in helping young women, especially migrants, who had no other support. She is listed on the Calendar of Saints in the Anglican Church and has been advanced as a suitable candidate to be recognised as a Saint in the Catholic Church.
When: Sunday, May 19, 4-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

COMING UP
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: Wednesday, May 22, 7.30. Shutterbugs at 7pm.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.

DVD EVENING – I CAN ONLY IMAGINE
What: After Bart Millard loses his father to cancer, he writes MercyMe's greatest hit I Can Only Imagine.
When: Wednesday, May 22, 6.30pm. Koha. Supper provided.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

ALWAYS TIRED?
What: Hear Dr Corin Storkey from Wellington share how he cured his chronic fatigue.
When: Saturday, May 25, 2pm.
Where: St Paul's Church lounge, Cnr Guyton & Cooks streets (Cooks St entrance).
Details: Allergy ADHD Wanganui. All welcome. Koha admission. Enquiries: Phone Sharyn: 345 8393.

PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST
What: Bubbles or OJ on arrival. Continental breakfast / Full cooked breakfast, filtered coffee and tea. All proceeds from tickets are being donated to pink ribbon.
When: Sunday, May 26, 8am.
Where: Grand Hotel, main dining room.
Details: Book at hotel reception ph 06 345 0955.

COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: Concert — Musicals Through the Decades.
When: Saturday, June 8, 2pm.
Where: Central Baptist Church, cnr Dublin & Wicksteed streets.
Details: Door sales or tickets from choir members or ph Edwyna 344 7974 or 027 360 1335. Adults $20; Seniors $15; Students $10; Children under 12 Free.

ON NOW
DON HILL EXHIBITION
What: In the Landscape. An exhibition of impressionist oil paintings by Don Hill.
Where: Fine Arts Whanganui, 17 Taupo Quay.

85 GLASGOW STREET ARTS CENTRE
What: Look Twice, an outdoor installation by David Stewart.
When: Viewing any time.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.

85 GLASGOW STREET ARTS CENTRE
What: A new outdoor sculpture by recent artist in residence Sam Duckor-Jones.
Currently on public display

RAYNER BROTHERS GALLERY
What: Paintbox, a group painting exhibition.
When: Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 3pm, until Saturday, May 25.
Where: 85 Glasgow Street Arts Centre
Details: Free entry

GALLERY 85
What: Lorene Taurerewa, paintings and drawings.
When: Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 3pm, until Saturday, May 25.
Where: 85 Glasgow Street Arts Centre
Details: Free entry

SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Anthony Davies: Selected Works 2011-2019.
When: Until May 26.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
Details: free. Enquiries 06 349 0506.

SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Kate Fitzharris: Things Don't End at Their Edges
When: Until June 9.
Where: Sarjeant object gallery, 31 Taupo Quay above the i-Site
Details: Free. Enquiries: 349 0506

REGULAR
EUCHRE & HOUSIE
When: Tuesday afternoons, 1pm.
Where: Gonville-Castlecliff Bowling Club, 15 Caius Ave.
Details: Afternoon tea supplied, raffle, all welcome.

AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER
What: Viewings of top floor control cab.
When: Sundays, 1-3pm.
Details: Koha. Contact Lynn 021 0555 476

ALANON FAMILY GROUP
What: When you don't know where to turn because someone drinks too much. Alanon Family groups can help. Confidential meeting.
When: Fridays, 12.30pm-1.30pm.
Where: Gonville Community Room.

AL-ANON MEETINGS
What: Confidential and anonymous programme for those affected by a friend's or family member's drinking.
When: Tuesdays, 7.30pm.
Where: Quaker Rooms, 256 Wicksteed St.
Cost: Koha appreciated

COTTON-ON QUILTING CLUB
What: Quilting & patchwork group. Classes and speakers on related topics.
When: 1st Saturday of every month except January.
Where: Masonic Hall, corner of Dublin and Keith sts, 10.30am-3pm.
Details: Lesley on 344 8477.

FUN FOR LITTLIES
What: Music and Movement for preschoolers. Fun, music, rhythm and dance for 0-5s. Free morning tea for children and a cuppa for adults while the children play, well supervised.
When: Monday morning (term-time) 10-11.30am.
Where: Salvation Army, 4 Indus St.
Details: $1 per child.

GRASSROOTS SINGERS
What: A choir for beginners and experienced singers.
When: Mondays 6.30-8pm except school holidays.
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff beach
Details: Mary Ann 06 3439981 or 0226561949.

GRIEF SUPPORT
What: Coffee Care & Chat. Compassionate Friends, Bereaved Parents Grief Support meet for a casual, friendly time. Parents, grandparents and siblings of a child who has died — of any cause, at any time, of any age — are invited.
When: 1st Saturday of the month at 11am.
Where: Yellow House Cafe, Dublin St.

HANDCRAFTS
What: Handcraft Wanganui, quality handcrafts by local people.
When: First Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm
Where: Wanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, rear room also accessible from the river.
Contact: Carol Neal, 064273711670

INDOOR BOWLS
What: All Saints Indoor Bowling Club. No bowls needed. Non-competitive, small, fun group. Beginners and all welcome.
When: Wednesdays 1.15-3pm.
Where: All Saints Church Hall, Whanganui East.
Details: $2 each time you come, no other costs. Contact phone number 3477414.

LYRIC SINGERS
What: Lyric Singers meet weekly for rehearsals. Non-auditioned mixed voice choir. New members welcome.
When: Thursdays, 7.30pm.
Where: St Andrew's Church Hall, Glasgow St.
Details: For further information contact Joanna Love (06 345 9073)

MEDITATION
What: Guided meditation suitable for all.
When: Saturdays 10.30am
Where: Wisdom Is Yours — Wellbeing Centre 200B Victoria Ave
Details: Cost, donation. Contact Natasha or Kevin 0272531858.

MEDITATION
What: Drop-in classes from Gen Demo from Amitabha Buddhist Centre.
When: Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm.
Where: Whanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay.
Details: Suggested donation $12.

MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk overseas.
When: Last Monday of the month at 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Jenny 343 6865.

PETANQUE
What: $1 each time you play. Bowls provided. All ages welcome.
When: Sundays 2pm-3.30ish.
Where: Gonville Bowling Club, Caius Ave.
Details: Contact phone 06 347 7414.

POWERTEX
What: Dream-imagine-create, gallery and specific workshops. "Achieving your goal", one complete class, individually or in a small group or work sessions. "Minds eye" small weekly or fortnightly morning sessions. Personal attention. Workshops designed to use POWERTEX. Everything supplied.
When: Weekday mornings.
Where: 19 Taupo Quay.
Details: Jan 06 3453121 or facebook: rishworth tatty mixed media.

RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome.
When: Every Thursday, 9.30am-4pm.
Where: Spacious rooms at Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Richard 343 5646.

RIVER CITY UKULELES
What: Bring your ukulele to gain confidence and improve your skills.
When: Second and fourth Monday of each month, 6.30-8.30pm.
Where: Grand Hotel.
Details: Club contact: Colin Luttrell 021 1734680.

SCOTTISH DANCING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
What: Looking for a new way to keep fit, meet others and enjoy scottish music? Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club has classes for children, aged 7 and over, and adults.
When: Friday evenings 7.30-8.30pm, for children and adults, with adults continuing until 10pm. Monday evenings 8-10pm adults only.
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 joining fee with $2 weekly.
Enquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.

TABLE TENNIS
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9-midday; Monday evening, 7.30-9pm.
Where: Jubilee Stadium.
Details: $4 per session. Jenny 343 7461.

WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: A mixed choir singing four part harmony. No audition.
When: Every Monday at 7pm.
Where: Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St.
Details: Contact the choir's conductor: Lynn Whiteside 027 451 1003

WANGANUI GARDEN CLUB
What: Raffles, speakers, friendly competitions. Garden visits and activities. Reasonable subscription. New members welcome.
When: 7.30pm last Wednesday of the month.
Where: Dempsey and Forrest lounge Guyton St.
Contact: Club Secretary Yvonne 0279442166 or steveandeve05@gmail.com

WANGANUI LIONS CLUB
What: International Service Club. Our motto "WE SERVE".
When: 2nd and 4th Monday, 5.30pm start.
Where: The Grand Hotel. Whanganui.
Contact: Terry Carmody, tcarmody2003@gmail.com, 027 344 4440.

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS' FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe weekly for encouragement, support and laughter.
Details: Jill 021 115 2243

YOGA
What: Suitable for beginners and all levels.
When: Mondays 9.30am
Where : Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre 200B Victoria Ave
Details: $11. Contact Emma 0211033394.

YOGA 5-7 YR-OLDS
What: A Yoga Class for 5 to 7 year olds to plant the seeds of yoga.
When: Thursdays at 4.15pm.
Where : Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre 200B Victoria Ave
Details: $11.

YOGA 10+
What: A Yoga class for 10 + Yr olds.
When : Thursdays at 9.30.
Where : Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre 200B Victoria Ave
Details: $11. Contact Emma 0211033394

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