WEDNESDAY
DVD EVENING
What: Hacksaw Ridge. The film focuses on the WWII experiences of a US pacifist and Christian combat medic who refused to carry or use arms. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for service during the Battle of Okinawa. Graphic war content.
When: Wednesday, June 24, 6.30pm, Koha. Supper provided.
Where:
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ESOL HOME TUTORS
What: Are you interested in other cultures and helping new migrants and are you keen to teach English as a volunteer tutor? English Language Partners Whanganui is running a free volunteer ESOL Home Tutor Training course.
When: Monday and Wednesday afternoons, beginning on Wednesday, July 29 from 1pm-4pm, and running until August 24.
Details: Contact Jane on 345 1778 or email wanganui@englishlanguage.org.nz.
ON NOW
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: My Choice: Ngawai Matthews. Each month the Gallery invites a member of our community to make a personal selection of their favourite works from the Sarjeant Collection which are then staged as an online exhibition at Sarjeant.org.nz/exhibitions. June's My Choice is chosen by Ngawai Matthews.
When: Till June 30.
Details: 06 349 0506.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Exhibition: What it is not – Abstract works from the Sarjeant collection. This selection demonstrates the wide scope of New Zealand abstraction: from the calm minimalism of Stephen Bambury's Grey Transmuting; the crusty Colour Field of Geoff Thornley's Grey/Albus No. 10; to the Lyrical abstraction of Judy Millar's untitled drawing with paint; and the Abstract Expressionist colour explosion of Allen Maddox's Life's Hurdles.
When: Till August 2.
Where: Project Gallery.
Details: Free entry. Inquiries to 06 349 0506.
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REGULAR
EUCHRE AND HOUSIE
What: Great fun, all welcome.
When: Tuesdays, 1pm start.
Where: Gonville / Castlecliff Bowling Club, 15 Caius Ave.
Details: Janice 345 6286.
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE IN DAILY LIFE
What: Being fully in the present moment calms the body and mind. Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition: www.plumvillage.org.
When: Thursdays 5.30pm-7pm.
Details: Clare 021 0622 120.
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, Richard 343 5636.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
What: Family Fun. Club nights have restarted for adults. Classes for children and parents will recommence next term at 7.30pm on July 24, same venue.
When: Mondays and Fridays at 8pm.
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
Details: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz.
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 — kgreensides@hotmail.com.