DIABETES WANGANUI SUPPORT GROUP
What: Guest Speaker: Irene O'Regan, How I reversed my diabetes. Shared afternoon tea. Public and new members welcome.
When: Sunday, May 20, 2pm.
Where: St James Church Lounge, Boydfield St, Wanganui East.
Contacts: More info or need transport phone Linda 027 6340007.
LITURGY
What: Cultivating an attitude of gratitude
When: Sunday, May 20, 4-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
WHANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: Wednesday, May 23, 7.30. Shutterbugs at 6.45.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville (old Bowling Clubrooms). New members welcome.
ONE DAY BOOK SALE
What: St John special "Novel Only" book sale.
When: Friday, May 25, 9am-6pm.
Where: St John, 25 Tawa St.
Enquiries: 345 0878.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND
What: How to build a healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. Over a weekend, couples will discuss and reflect privately on their marriage relationship, including the art of communication, the power of forgiveness, parents and in-laws, good sex and love in action. Based on Christian principles, the course is designed for couples only, married and de-facto, from faith and non-faith backgrounds. With Pam Hopper.
When: Friday, May 25, 7-9pm; Saturday, May 26, 9am-5.30pm; Sunday, May 27, 9am-3pm.
Cost: $25pp.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce — to register call Pam on 06 3455047 ext 3, or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
CARE FOR SOMEONE WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY?
What: Join the Carer Support Network for supportive talk, informative chat and morning tea.
When: Friday, May 25, 10am-midday.
Where: Laura Fergusson Trust, 115 Liverpool St.
Details: Linda 021 230 4095.
WANGANUI MUSIC SOCIETY
What: Mélodies from Paris: the Belle Époque. French lyric soprano Laetitia Grimaldi Spitzer and Pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz present a programme in the style of a Parisian salon concert.
When: Friday, May 25 at 7.30pm.
Where: St Paul's Hall, Cooks St.
Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 members, $5 school students. Tickets from Royal Wanganui Opera House, ph 06 349 0511. Limited door sales.
WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: Singing You A Song — A Memorial Concert for choir founder Teiron Jones. Guest Artists: Aydie Holland, Winifred Livesay, Brass Wanganui Ensemble and Wanganui Community Youth Choir.
When: Saturday May 26 at 2pm.
Where: Central Baptist, Cnr Dublin & Wicksteed sts.
Admission: Adults $20 — Seniors $15 — Students $10 — Children under 12 Free. Bookings at i-Site, 31 Taupo Quay.
FEIJOABULOUS FESTIVITIES
What: Feijoa competitions (large, small and ugly), games, quiz and music. Bring a feijoa dish and share the recipe. Enjoy feijoa smoothies, tea and coffee.
Where: Education Room, Resource Recovery Centre, 83 Maria Place. Join Sustainable Whanganui for their 4th Feijoabulous festival.
When: Sunday, May 27, 1-3.30pm.
Contact: Lyn 344 1012, pearsons@bythebeach.co.nz
EXHIBITION
What: CLOUDS, an exhibition from the Sarjeant permanent collection.
When: 10.30am-4.30pm, to May 27.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Inquiries: Sarjeant.org.nz or 06 349 0506
WANGANUI STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
What: Monthly social afternoons. Guest Speakers, entertainment, indoor bowls, boccia, stroke support.
When: Third Tuesday of the month. Next social is Tuesday, June 19, from 1.30pm.
Where: Social Centre for the Blind, Peat St.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Library of Things, Kate Fitzharris
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays 1.30-4.30pm until June 24.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
Details: Free, bring your special ceramic item to tell Kate about.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Creature, object based group show.
When: Until July 15
Where: Sarjeant Gallery upstairs at the iSite, 31 Taupo Quay.
Cost: Free
Inquiries: Sarjeant.org.nz or 06 349 0506
PIPE BAND DINNER
What: City of Wanganui Highland Pipe Band Centennial Dinner. Previous members and supporters welcome.
When: Saturday, September 1.
Details: Robert Allen 027 537 1238
CALEDONIAN SOCIETY
What: Family fun from tots to twilight years. Live but quiet music, togetherness, dancing, entertainment, socialising and a home cooked supper at 10pm.
When: Every third Saturday, 7.30-10.30pm.
Where: St Andrews Hall, Bell St.
Admission: adults $5, students with ID $3, children $1. All welcome.
Details: Joey or Karen on 343 2588 or Elizabeth 022 188 4369.
MEDITATION CLASS
What: Drop-in meditation class to learn to help solve daily problems, experience deep and lasting happiness and help others do the same, all welcome.
When: Thursdays 6-7.30pm, with Gen Demo.
Where: Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay (riverside entry).
Details: www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org
MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk in Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, Albania, Bulgaria and Bosnia.
When: last Tuesday of every month at 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 2 Indus St.
Inquiries: Jenny 343 6865.
CREATIVE ART WORKSHOPS
What: dream — imagine — create. Powertex — eco friendly fabric hardener used to create unique items. Chalk paint — eco friendly paint used for upcycling. Eco dyeing — used to transfer plant colour to paper and fabric. All requirements for these workshops are supplied. Visit the Creative art workshop, display and sales area to view. Other workshops can be arranged by request.
Where: 50 Guyton St.
Contact: Jan 06 3453121
INDOOR BOWLS
What: Indoor bowls — all welcome; no experience necessary.
When: Every Thursday, 1pm
Where: Sr Mary's Hall, Guyton Street
Inquiries: Brian Cummings 06 3476460
YOGA CLASSES
What: Try Yoga in a warm, carpeted room with friendly people. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.
When: Wednesdays from 5.30-6.45pm.
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 256 Wicksteed St.
Cost: $10 per class.
Contact: Kathy 348 0020.
TABLE TENNIS
What: Social table tennis for all ages and abilities.
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-midday, Monday 7.30-9pm.
Where: Jubilee Stadium.
Cost: $4 per session.
Contact: Jenny 343 7461.
BADMINTON
What: Social Badminton.
When: Thursdays from 9.30am.
Where: Springvale Stadium.
Contact: Enid 3478290.
WHANGANUI SCRABBLE CLUB
What: Players of all abilities welcome. We use dictionaries and offer training to new members.
When: Most Mondays at 1pm.
Where: Gonville Library (back room).
Contact: Lynne 027 428 5758 (after 1pm).
BOLIVIA CARD GROUP
What: Join a friendly group for a social card game and meet new friends.
When: Every Monday, 1pm-4pm.
Where: Laird Park Bowling Club, 92 Peat St (next to netball courts).
Cost: $3 per person per session, includes afternoon tea.
Contact: Serena 345 1664, or Pauline or Liz at the club on 347 8808.
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: The Quaker Rooms, 256 Wicksteed St.
Cost: No fees but koha appreciated.
SCOTTISH DANCING FOR CHILDREN
What: Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club has classes for children aged 7 and over.
When: Friday evenings 7pm-8pm.
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
Details: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz.
LYRIC SINGERS
What: Lyric Singers is an unauditioned choir for male and female voices. New singers are welcome, especially male singers.
When: Rehearsals on Thursdays, 7.30pm, St Andrew's Church, Glasgow St.
Inquiries: Contact Joanna Love (musical director) 345 9073 or email joannalove52@gmail.com.
PUTIKI PARISH HALL WHANAUTANGA
What: Euchre and Table Tennis.
When: Wednesdays, 6.30-9pm.
Where: Putiki Parish Hall, Anaua St, Putiki. Next to church. Supper provided, prizes daily.
Contact: Wally 06-3452628, Bux 06-3445478.
MINDFULNESS
What: A small group meets to practise mindfulness in everyday life. All welcome.
When: Thursdays 5.30pm-7pm and some Sunday afternoons. Contact Clare 021 0622 120. www.plumvillage.org.
OUTRAGEOUS GALLERY
What: Local artists showcase their art in a gallery setting, alongside a working potter.
Where: 112 Carlton Ave, Tawhero.
When: Thursday to Sunday 10am-4pm.
Contact: Tony or Chris 063477970.
WIDOWS' CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
What: Companionship, support and laughter for widows.
When: Casual weekly meeting in a café.
Contact: Kay text/ph 0276947952 or email kaywozhere@gmail.com
SUNDAY MARKET
What: Castlecliff Sunday Market.
Where: 5 Bryce St. Opposite old fire station. Beach end of Heads Rd.
When: Every Sunday 11am to 3pm. Sites $5. Free for charities.
Contact: Community Event Services on 027-2644-399 or www.marketdays.nz.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
What: A group of mothers offering peer breastfeeding support from birth to weaning.
When: First Friday of each month, 10am-12noon.
Where: 75 St Hill St.
Contact: Jacqueline Brand-Holt 0211359948 for more information or support between meetings.
COLOURING IN
What: A small group sharing the love of adult colouring in.
When: Thursdays 9.30am-noon.
Where: Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed St.
Cost: $2.
WHANGANUI CITY GUIDED WALKING TOURS
When: By appointment, weather permitting.
Where: Depart from Whanganui i-Site.
Details: $10 per person. For appointment phone i-Site 349 0508.
KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS
What: Stitch 'n' Chat. BYO yarncraft project; or develop existing skills.
When: Thursdays, 2pm-4pm.
Where: Fredette School of Arts, 69 Ridgway St.
Charge: $3 per person.
Contact: Maria, 0210 841 3112.
TRAM RIDES
What: Short trips on Whanganui's tram.
When: Public service Sundays, 1pm -3pm. Private groups by arrangement.
Where: The Tram Barn, 29 Taupo Quay.
Information: Ph 345 7034.
ART CLASSES
What: Learn painting and drawing with friendly, individualised lessons.
When: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am, 1pm, 3.30pm. Evening classes Wednesday and Saturday at 7pm.
Where: Fredette School of Arts, 69 Ridgway St.
Contact: Maria Fredette 021 0841 3112.
FREE MARKETING & ADVERTISING ADVICE
What: Free advice for small and medium Whanganui businesses.
Details: Phone 021 1651882, email steve@stevebaron.co.nz for more information.
CRAFT CLUB
What: Central Baptist Craft Club. Creche provided.
When: Friday mornings from 9.30am-11.30am in school terms.
Where: Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed St.
SCRAPBOOKING AND CARD MAKING CLASSES
What: Make handmade cards and scrapbooking pages.
When: 2nd Thursday (7pm-9pm) and 3rd Tuesday (10am-midday) of each month.
Where: 12 Sydney Place.
Cost: $10 cards, $20 scrapbooking.
Information: Davina 027 3414328
RIVER CITY UKES
What: Bring your ukulele to gain confidence and improve your skills.
When: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm.
Where: RSA Bunker Bar, 170 St Hill St.
Entry: $5. All welcome.
EXPLORARTZ, WHANGANUI CREATIVE SPACE
What: Check out Whanganui's most amazing free community Art Space.
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am till 3pm.
Where: 61 Dublin St.
Contact: wcsarttutor@gmail.com or phone 027 333 5217
CARD MAKING CLASSES
What: Create beautiful cards.
When & where: First Thursday each month, 1pm-2.30pm or 7pm-9pm at Suite 6/66 Ingestre St, Whanganui.
Cost: $15.
Whanganui Happenings is a free Midweek service for community groups. Contact the editor at paul.brooks@wanganuichronicle.co.nz
