WEDNESDAY
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: Wednesday, March 27, 7.30. Shutterbugs at 7pm.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.
SATURDAY
QUIZ NIGHT
What: Whanganui High School trip to Spain fundraiser. Spot prizes, raffles, best dressed prizes, art auctions. Teams up to 8 - $10 a head.
When: Saturday, March 30, 7pm.
Where: Gonville Bowling Club.
SATURDAY / SUNDAY
SOUND
CANVAS - BRASS WHANGANUI arts collaboration
What: A performance of music, visual art, movement and theatre in a space which allows the audience to be surrounded by a visual and musical experience.
When: Saturday, March 30, 3pm & 7pm; Sunday, March 31, 1pm.
Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House
Details: Adult $30, Senior / FriendOH / Student $25, Child U16 $20.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Behind the Scenes at the Sarjeant.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31, 2pm.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: $10 per person. Tickets available from Sarjeant on the Quay or Enquiries 06 349 0506.
RAYNER BROTHERS GALLERY
What: Vintage Paul Rayner. An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Paul Rayner spanning five decades - many shown for the first time.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31, 10am-4.30pm.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
Details: Free entry.
GALLERY 85
What: Lucky Strike. A smorgasbord of art in a cash and carry show for Open Studios.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31, 10am-4.30pm.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
Details: Free entry.
SUNDAY
LITURGY
What: Harvest Liturgy
When: Sunday, March 31, 4-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
COMING UP
QUIZ NIGHT
What: YMCA fundraiser to send disadvantaged children to school holiday programmes. Teams of six players at $10 per head. Prizes, raffles and supper.
When: Thursday, April 4 at 7pm.
Where: Community House.
Details: Register at The Peoples Centre, level 1 Community House, 345 8656.
WHANGANUI MUSICIANS' CLUB
What: Whanganui Musicians Club Open Mic followed by Wild Taylor with Edmond Taylor. Then reggae band Amokura from Wellington.
When: Friday, April 5 Club Night. Doors open 7pm.
Where: Clubrooms in Drews Ave.
Details: Entry $10 Members $15 Non-Members.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
What: Melbourne City Ballet's Michael Pappalardo (Artistic Director) and Brendan Bradshaw (Artistic Associate) pay homage to the novel by Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland, with this enchanting ballet complimented by one of Tchaikovsky's most famous scores.
When: Friday, April 5, 7.30pm.
Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House
Details: Adult $59.50, Group 6+ $54.50, Senior / Student $49.50, Child 0-12yrs $45.50. Booking fees $1 per ticket.
HOW FILMS IMPACT OUR SPIRITUALITY
What: A series of five films spread over 10 weeks which explore how movies help us to understand our personal lives. This will explore (at an individual level) what can be learned about oneself from watching movies and reflecting on life's journey. The structure of the programme means it will be of most benefit if participants can be present at each session. The theme this year is: The Stories of Our Lives. Film #5: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
When: Tuesday, April 9, 7pm. Koha.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
HUGE BOOK SALE
What: St John Second Hand Booksale. Huge selection of books, jigsaw puzzles and magazines, featuring private collections of historical movie and film books and art books. Bundles of car magazines for 50 cents each!
When: Thursday, April 11, 6-9pm; Friday, April 12, 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 13, 10am-4pm.
Where: St John Community & Training Centre, 25 Tawa Street, Gonville.
Details: Contact 06 345 0878.
AGM
What: Special Olympics Committee Wanganui AGM. Refreshments to follow. All welcome.
When: Sunday, April 14, 3pm.
Where: Peat St Clubrooms.
TUI MOTU GROUP
What: Tui Motu, an Independent Catholic Magazine, will challenge us to look at social, ecological and spiritual values. Contribute to the discussion — inter-church and inter-faith dialogue is welcomed.
When: Wednesday, April 17, 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
OPEN NIGHT – HEALING & ITS DIFFERENT FORMS
What: Our Healers will give a demo and talk about healing.
When: Thursday, April 18, 7pm.
Where: Wisdom Is yours – Wellbeing Centre 200 B Victoria Ave
Details: Cost, donation. Contact Kevin or Natasha 0272531858
ESOL HOME TUTORS
What: Are you interested in helping new migrants and keen to teach English as a volunteer tutor? English Language Partners Wanganui is running a free volunteer ESOL Home Tutor Training course.
When: Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning on Wednesday, April 24 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, and running for 4 weeks.
Details: Contact Jane on 345 1778 or email wanganui@englishlanguage.org.nz
WHANGANUI MUSICIANS' CLUB
What: The Ragged Ramble. Adam McGrath from Eastern touring and showcasing his folk music, storytelling and song writing skills
When: Friday, April 26. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Where: Clubrooms in Drews Ave (The former Savage Club).
Details: Entry $10 Members $15 Non-Members.
ON NOW
85 GLASGOW STREET ARTS CENTRE
What: Look Twice, an outdoor installation by David Stewart.
When: Viewing any time.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Under the Sun: Tales of the Unexpected
When: Until May 12.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: free. Enquiries 06 349 0506.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: The CoLab Chandelier.
When: Until Sunday, May 12.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Free.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: 2019 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review
When: Until Sunday, May 12.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
Details: Free. Enquiries: 349 0506
SPACE STUDIO AND GALLERY
What: Fleur Wickes — Tenderness. An artist's photographic and symbolic exploration of gentleness, kindness and affection, as well as sensitivity to pain.
When: Viewing until April 6.
Where: Space Studio & Gallery [Gallery 1] 66 Taupo Quay.
SPACE STUDIO AND GALLERY
What: Glen Hutchins — Risk Fate. Explores the medium of paint and the act or painting through the ideas of order, structure, repetition, risk, chance and chaos.
When: Viewing until April 6.
Where: Space Studio & Gallery [Gallery 2[ 66 Taupo Quay.
SPACE STUDIO AND GALLERY
What: Sarah Williams — The Path of Things. Looking back and looking forward; an exploration of my practice by exhibiting works from private collections alongside new works.
When: Viewing until April 6.
Where: Space Studio & Gallery [Pop-up Gallery] 66 Taupo Quay.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Anthony Davies: Selected Works.
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
AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER
What: Viewings of top floor control cab.
When: Sundays, 1-3pm.
Details: Koha. Contact Lynn 021 0555 476
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.
YOGA
What: A class suitable for beginners and all levels.
When: Mondays 9.30am
Where : Wisdom Is Yours – Wellbeing Centre 200 B Victoria Ave
Details: Cost: $11. Contact Emma 0211033394.'
MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk overseas.
When: Last Monday of every month at 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Jenny 343 6865.
MEDITATION
What: A guided meditation suitable for all.
When: Saturdays 10.30am
Where: Wisdom Is Yours – Wellbeing Centre 200 B Victoria Ave
Details: Cost, donation. Contact Natasha or Kevin 0272531858.
HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
What: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people.
When: Tours leave i-Site at 10am and 2pm each Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: $10 per person.
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 Mums, Dads and Caregivers while the children play, well supervised.
When: Monday morning (term-time) 10-11.30am.
Where: Salvation Army, 4 Indus St.
Details: $1 per child.
SCOTTISH DANCING FOR CHILDREN
What: Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club has classes for children aged 7 and over.
When: Friday evenings 7.30-8.30pm.
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
Details: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz or phone 344 1336.
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.
WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: Wanganui Community Choir is 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
RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome.
When: Every Thursday, 9.30am-4pm.
Where: Spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Richard 343 5646.
LYRIC SINGERS
What: Lyric Singers meets weekly for rehearsals throughout the year. 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)
WANGANUI GARDEN CLUB
What: Raffles, speakers, friendly competitions. Garden visits and activities. Reasonable subscription.
When: 7.30pm last Wednesday of the month.
Where: Dempsey and Forrest lounge Guyton St.
Contact: Club Secretary Yvonne 0279442166 or steveandeve05@gmail.com
GRASSROOTS SINGERS
What: For beginners and experienced singers.
When: Mondays 6.30-8pm.
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff beach
Details: Mary Ann 06 3439981 or 0226561949.
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS' FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe each week for encouragement, support and laughter.
Details: Jill 021 115 2243
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 & embroidery 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 or Carolyn, Wyndy9611@gmail.com
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.
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.
SLIMMERS' SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off.
When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 joining fee with $2 weekly.
Enquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
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.
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
POWERTEX FOR BEGINNERS
What: A one off workshop or a fortnightly group working with product hardener Powertex. We work to learn skills in mixed media, to create unique items you did not believe you could make. All requirements are supplied, items can taken home after the workshop. Cost depends on what is made. Gift vouchers for workshops are available.
Where: Visit Gallery at 50 Guyton St.
When: Times to meet your needs, day or evening. Pop in and see our display.
Details: Contact Jan 063453121/ 027 2841780. Info on facebook: rishworth tatty mixed media, Rack cards: for information re the workshops: i-Site or 50 Guyton St.
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