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FINE ARTS WHANGANUI
What: Birdscapes - Freyja Wrigglesworth — paintings by the 2021 winner of the Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery Young Artist Scholarship.
When: June 24-July 14
Where: Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery, 17 Taupo Quay, Whanganui.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: The Pool Room. Ross Mitchell-Anyon works donated to the Gallery by his mother's estate.
When: Till October 16.
Where: Object Space above i-Site, 31 Taupo Quay.
What: Testing Ground: A group show exploring new directions in contemporary craft practice in Aotearoa. Curated by Milly Mitchell-Anyon, 2021–2022 Blumhardt Curator.
When: Till October 16.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay.
85 GLASGOW STREET ART CENTRE
What: A Gallery & Gallery 85 – Pipiri, works by Luther Ashford, Taylor De'la'mere Robson and Tapirioterangi Pirikahu, the annual Matariki/Puanga exhibition.
When: Wednesday & Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Also by appointment, and when the flags are out.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
QUAY ART
What: Exhibition of original paintings by local artists.
When: Till June 23, 10am-4pm.
Where: Whanganui Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay.
LOCKETT GALLERY
What: Dougal MacPherson's exhibition. Illustrator of Introducing Teddy, translated into 12 languages and nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
When: May-June.
Where: Lockett Gallery, 62 Guyton St.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Online: My Choice. Each month a member of our community is invited to browse our online collection and select six of their favourite artworks. Each My Choice selection, together with personal responses to the works, is available to view on the Sarjeant Gallery website for one month at a time. The June 2022 My Choice has been selected by Jess Murphy, creative director of Outpost Projects.
What: Vicki Fanning: Upon a Moment — three large-scale sculptural works, inspired by designs created by The Wanganui Glass Company. The works are largely made from flame-worked borosilicate glass.
When: Till July 31.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay
Details: Free.
What: Tua o Tawauwau: photographic work by Whanganui artist Tia Ranginui (Ngati Hine Oneone). In the series Tua o Tawauwau/Away with the Fairies (2020–1) she captures patupaiarehe, who in Maori folklore were the fairy people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
When: Till August 21.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay
Details: Free. Info on 06 349 0506
SPACE STUDIO AND GALLERY
What: Galleries 1 & 2: Whakamahana i te marae — Warming the marae. An exhibition of finished arapaki panels destined to adorn Te Puawaitanga (Wharenui at Te Ao Hou marae) completed by four generations of Whanganui weavers, carvers & artists. Pop-Up Gallery: Hohou i te Rongo — Brigham Anderson.
When: Wednesday-Saturday 10am-2pm, Friday 4pm-6pm, or view any day, any time, online. From June 15-25 to honour Matariki.
Where: Space Studio & Gallery, 18 St Hill St, Whanganui.
REGULAR
ANGLICAN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
What: Indoor bowls in a warm, non-competitive environment.
When: Wednesdays, arrive 1.45pm for a 2pm start.
Where: Lower lounge, Christ Church Community Centre, Wicksteed St.
Details: $2 per session. Bowls supplied. More info call Jan, 3477414 or 027 3762345.
BEYOND MINDFULNESS
What: Meditation in the tradition of the Dalai Lama.
When: 7pm Thursdays. Entry by koha.
Where: Chang Chup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 7 Waitote St, Castlecliff.
CAMERA CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 7pm meet and greet, 7.30pm meeting. Visitors welcome.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.
COMMUNITY DRUMMING WHANGANUI
What: Fun drumming, suitable for everyone.
When: Every Thursday, 6.30pm.
Where: Arts Society Hall, Trafalgar Place (off Ridgway St).
Details: $5 per visit, plus gold coin for drum use. Contact Tracy on 022 682 0136 or on Facebook.
COTTON ON QUILTERS
What: Quilting, patchwork and stitching in fun and friendship. Bring your lunch. The first meeting is free.
Where: Masonic Hall, corner Dublin and Keith Sts.
When: First Saturday of month (except January) at 10.30am.
Contacts: Veronica Davidson 06 348 4002 or 027 280 7882 and Lesley McFarlane 06 344 8477 or 021 174 3045.
EUCHRE AND HOUSIE
When: Every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm. Afternoon tea supplied, all welcome.
Where: Gonville Castlecliff Bowling Club, 15 Caius Ave.
Details: Janice 345 6286.
FOLK MUSIC
What: Instrumental folk music session: join in or listen.
When: Every Thursday, 7pm-9pm.
Where: Irish Bar, Grand Hotel.
Details: Adie, 021 023 84578
FLORAL ART
What: Wanganui Floral Art Group.
When: 1st Tuesday of the month.
Where: Riverside Christian Church hall, Mathieson St.
Details: Shirley 927 6713 or 027 236 8046.
KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: Programme for elders to socialise and participate in activities.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-3pm. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Where: Kowhainui Home, 88 Virginia Rd, Otamatea (participants can be picked up and taken home).
Details: Call 06 349 1400 or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.
LYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir.
When: Thursdays 7.30pm-9.15pm (rehearsals).
Where: St Andrew's Church hall, Glasgow St.
Details: New members welcome.
MINDFUL LIVING
What: A foundation for engaged ethics and compassion. Practise in Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition: www.plumvillage.org.
When: Thursdays 5.30pm-7pm.
Contact: Clare 021 0622 120.
MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk overseas.
When: Last Monday of month, 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Susan 021 503817.
PETRE 60s UP
What: Speakers and/or entertainment, meals out, games afternoons, occasional trips.
When: Third Wednesday of every month, 2pm.
Where: St Andrew's Church hall, Glasgow St.
Details: Jean 345 7187 or Jenny 348 2409.
PRESENTATIONS OF SPIRITUAL TOPICS/GIFTS/WISDOM
What: Is Dedicated Time and Space for Spirit, from Spirit, to Spirit . A speaker will share spiritual wisdom, presentations of clairvoyants, workshops and free spiritual healing and advice.
When: Saturdays 11.30am till 12.30pm
Where: Dimensions of Light "spirits Sanctuary" 200 B Victoria Ave (Carparks at back 59 Ingestre St)
Details: Cost is donation. 06 3455002 for more information.
RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome.
When: Every Thursday, 9.30am-3.30pm.
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Lynne 021 205 5991.
SATURDAY MEDITATION
What: Guided meditation. Cost is koha.
When: Saturday 10.30am-11am.
Where: Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre, 200B Victoria Ave.
Details: Natasha or Kevin on 06 345 5002.
SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off.
When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 to join; $2 weekly.
Inquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
SOCIAL SCRABBLE
What: Friendly games of scrabble.
When: Every fortnight on a Tuesday at 1.30pm (same day as NZ superannuation)
Where: Christ Church hall — upper lounge 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Cost $4. Contact Lynette 062130359
SOCIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDES
What: Monthly rides of 200-300km. All riders welcome, and any brand of motorcycle with two or three wheels. Organised by Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club.
When: 10am on the last Sunday of every month.
Where: Wanganui Motor Boat clubrooms on Anzac Pde, 500m north of Dublin St Bridge.
Details: Just turn up, or call Tim on 021 963 280.
THE OTHER ORCHESTRA
What: Make music using orchestral instruments.
When: Every Thursday, 9am-noon.
Where: Musicians Club, Drews Ave.
Details: kenchernoff76@gmail.com.
TRADITIONAL YOGA
What: All welcome to this breath-based, heart-centred style.
When: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 9am. Tuesday 6pm. Meditation Friday 6pm.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall, corner Harrison and Liverpool Sts.
Details: Inner Light Yoga 022 6221711 and on Facebook.
WANGANUI BADMINTON
When: Monday evenings 7.30pm $8 per session timed games feather shuttles. Thursday morning 9am $6 per session timed games.
Details: Jude Hildreth 021 215 7542 or Kate Matthews 027 776 6015.
WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: A mixed choir singing four-part harmony — soprano, ato, tenor & bass. Join us if you love the joy of singing — you will not need to audition.
When: Mondays at 7pm.
Where: Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St.
Details: Contact our Secretary, Edwyna — 027 360 1335 / 06- 344 7974
WANGANUI GARDEN CLUB
When: Last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.
Where: Dempsey & Forrest function room, Guyton St.
Details: Yvonne 027 944 2166.
WANGANUI WOMEN'S CLUB
What: Bolivia on Wednesdays $3. Bridge on Thursdays $4.
When: Weekly at 1.15pm.
Where: 39 Ingestre St.
Details: Contact Barbara 021 717 196 (Bridge) or Joy 021 0822 4949 (Bolivia). Afternoon tea provided, vaccine pass required.
WHANGANUI CITY MARKET COMMUNITY FAIR
What: Collectables, antiques, retro, vintage, fashion, pottery, glass, crafts, art, hot food, baking, plants, produce, and more.
When: Saturdays, 9am to 3pm.
Where: 40 St Hill St carpark (vehicle and pedestrian access) and 39-41 Victoria Ave (pedestrian access).
Details: 021 943 799.
WHANGANUI CREATIVE SPACE
What: Art in Focus. Small groups, own pace and art medium supported by art tutor and assistant. Free art tuition and materials. Art for Wellbeing.
When: Tuesdays, 10am-2pm.
Where: Community Art Studio, 61 Dublin St.
Details: Call at the studio, 61 Dublin St, Whanganui on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday between 10am and 2pm, or phone/text the secretary 021 230 4095 or email whanganuics@gmail.com.
WHANGANUI GUIDED WALKING TOURS
What: Learn about Whanganui's history through its buildings, monuments, people and stories.
When: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 10am and 2pm. Ring i-Site to book 349 0508.
Where: Start from the i-Site.
Details: Tours take about two hours, $10 per person.
WHANGANUI MALE CHOIR
What: Male voice choir singing and comradeship.
When: Tuesdays 7pm-9pm (rehearsals).
Where: Jane Winstone Chapel, 49 Oakland Ave, St John's Hill.
Contact: Calvyn 021 663 587
WHANGANUI RIVER MARKETS
What: Includes River Traders and Farmers Markets.
When: 8.30am-1pm every Saturday.
Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank.
WHANGANUI RIVERBANK PARKRUN
What: A free, timed 5km community walk or run.
Where: Whanganui Riverbank, opposite 282 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 4501.
When: Every Saturday at 7.50am for 8am start.
Details: Register once for life, visit www.parkrun.co.nz and bring your printed barcode to the event.
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe every week for encouragement, support and laughter.
Details: Jill 021 115 2243.
YOGA AND PILATES WITH EDDY
Monday: 9.30am Yoga Slow, 6pm Classic Pilates. Wednesday: 6am Move! 9.30am Classic Pilates, 6pm Vinyasa Flow. Friday: 6am Move! 9.30am Yoga Slow. Saturday: 9.30am Classic Pilates, 4pm Restorative Yoga. Sunday: 9.30am Vinyasa Flow, 4pm Yin Yoga.
Where: 54A Moana St.
Details: Just turn up or check Yoga with Eddy Facebook page.
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.
Details: $10 per class. Contact: Kathy — email kgreensides@hotmail.com.
YOGA FOR MEN
What: Taught by experienced male teacher. Beginners welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 6pm-7.15pm.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall.
Details: 022 622 1711, Facebook Inner Light Yoga.
YIN YOGA WITH JADE
What: A candle-lit yin practice for a deep relaxing unwinding stretch.
When: Tuesdays at 5.30pm and Thursdays at 7pm
Where: Wisdom Is Your - Wellbeing Centre 200 B Victoria Ave ( Entrance/Carpark at back door in 59 Ingestre St)
Details: $13 Call Jade 0212989898
