SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Community session to create the Sarjeant redevelopment site wall art works.
When: Saturday, August 15 at 10.30-12.30pm for family and kids and 2-4pm for family and kids. Work on a board together as a family or paint an individual board.
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupo Quay, Whanganui
Details: Free. Enquiries 06 349 0506 (more sessions to be announced).
LITURGY
What: Blessed are the Peacemakers.
When: Sunday, August 16, 4-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
TUI MOTU GROUP
What: Tui Motu, an Independent Catholic Magazine, will challenge us to look with fresh eyes, with gospel eyes, at current social, ecological and spiritual values. Contribute to the discussion — inter-church and inter-faith dialogue welcomed. With Sr Rita Cahill rsj
When: Wednesday, August 19, 4.30-6pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
ARTHRITIS WHANGANUI EVENING SUPPORT GROUP
What: Quarterly meeting. speaker is Bennie Muller, a chemist, and his topic will be "Staying on top of prescription drugs and pain killers". The purpose of this group is to offer evening support to those affected by arthritis. Buy your own coffee/refreshments/food on arrival with the speaker starting around 8pm.
When: Wednesday, August 19, 7.30pm.
Where: Rutland Arms Inn.
Details: register your interest by phoning David Orr 06 3450428 or 02102601319
MEET THE CANDIDATES
What: Rural Women NZ, Fordell Mangamahu branch, has gathered candidates from Labour, National, Greens, Social Credit and New Conservative to discuss the issues.
When: Friday, August 21, 7pm.
Where: Fordell Hall.
TIBETAN BUDDHIST TEACHINGS
What: Teaching with meditation with Geshe Dhonam. Geshela has taught in Russia, Mongolia and New Zealand and has the highest Geshe Larumpa qualification equivalent to a Phd, Masters studying for 22 years after becoming a monk aged 13 years.
When: Saturday, August 29, 2-4pm.
Where: 7 Waitote St, Castlecliff.
Details: Koha. Contact Paul 027 554 5543
WHANGANUI WASTE FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP
What: The presenter for this workshop is Rochelle Searle, who's worked with Kate Meads for nearly 10 years and is a skilled facilitator of Waste Free programmes. Get a gift pack worth $100 containing cloth nappies and more.
When: Tuesday, September 1, 6.30pm.
Where: St Pauls Church Lounge.
Details: Hosted by Waste Free With Kate and Whanganui District Council. Tickets $25 via Waste Free with Kate
INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
What: 30th Aranui Interschool Cross Country with about 540 children from 35 primary schools in the wider Whanganui area, including Waverley, Ohakune and Hunterville.
When: Tuesday, September 15, starting at 12.40pm. (Cancellation date is Thursday, September 17).
Where: Aranui School, Aranui Ave, Castlecliff.
ON NOW
ARTS SOCIETY EXHIBITION
What: Varied work by members in this annual exhibition.
When: Throughout August. Saturday and Monday, 10am-2pm.
Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Pl.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Sara McIntyre — Observations Of A Rural Nurse: photography exhibition.
When: Till October 18
What: Together Alone: Works from the collection exploring human connections in a post-lockdown world.
When: Till November 8
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Free entry. Enquiries to 349 0506.
What: Lighting The Fire: Whanganui Potters From The Sarjeant Collection.
When: Till October 4
Where: The Sarjeant's Object Gallery above the i-Site, Taupo Quay.
Details: Free entry. Enquiries to 349 0506.
A GALLERY & GALLERY 85
What: In A Gallery: Lots, Lost — a reprise of selected works by Marty Vreede. In Gallery 85: Uncertainty — new works by Wi Taepa, created during his residency at the Glasgow Street Art Centre. In The Corridor — Tineke Paurini — Pattern, Colour.
When: Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9am to 3pm, Friday 9am to 8pm. Other days by appointment, and any time when the flags are out.
Where: A Gallery& Gallery 85, 85 Glasgow St.
Details: Free entry. Inquiries to 027 629 2545.
REGULAR
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 beginners.
When: Every Thursday, 6.30pm.
Where: Arts Society Hall, Trafalgar Pl (off Ridgway St).
Details: $5 per visit, plus gold coin for drum use. Contact Jacqueline on 021 135 9948 or find us on facebook.
EUCHRE AND HOUSIE
What: Great fun, all welcome.
When: Tuesdays, 1pm start.
Where: Gonville / Castlecliff Bowling Club, 15 Caius Ave.
Details: Janice 345 6286
FLORAL ART
What: Wanganui Floral Art Group.
When: Group meets 1st Tuesday of the month.
Where: Riverside Christian Church, Mathieson St.
Details: Shirley 927 6713 or 027 2368046.
LYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir
When: Thursdays 7.30-9.15pm (Rehearsals)
Where: St Andrew's Church Hall, Glasgow St
Details: New members welcome. For information, phone Joanna Love (06 345 9073).
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE IN DAILY LIFE
What: Being fully in the present moment calms the body & mind. Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition: www.plumvillage.org
When: Thursdays, 5.30-7pm
Details: Clare 021 0622 120
PETRE 60s UP
What: Speakers and/or entertainment. Other activities include meals out, games afternoons, occasional trips.
When: Third Wednesday of every month, 2pm.
Where: St Andrews Church Hall, Glasgow St.
Details: Come along and join a friendly group. Enquiries Jean 345 7187 or Jenny 927 5118.
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 — ADULTS
What: Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club classes for fun, friendship and fitness.
When: Mondays 8-10pm, Fridays at 7.30-10pm.
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
Details: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz or phone 344 1336.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING — CHILDREN
What: Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club classes for children aged 7 and over.
When: Fridays, 7.30 — 8.30pm
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
Details: Parents welcome to join too. For further information contact glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz or phone 027 343 2160.
SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off.
When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 to join; $2 weekly.
Enquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
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 — email kgreensides@hotmail.com
