THURSDAY
AGM
What: Wanganui Airport Control Tower Restoration Group (Inc).
When: Thursday, July 18, 7.30pm.
Where: Upper Lounge, Christ Church Community Centre, 243 Wicksteed St.
SUNDAY
LITURGY
What: Women of Mercy. Dorothy Day and Thea Bowman.
When: Sunday, July 21, 4-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
DIABETES WANGANUI SUPPORT GROUP
What: Guest speaker: Rebecca Hepburn, Independent living adviser from Securely. Shared afternoon tea. All welcome.
When: Sunday, July 21, 2pm.
Where: St James Church Lounge, Boydfield St, Wanganui East.
Details: For details or transport phone 06 2813195 before 2pm Friday.
TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC MASSES AT ST ANTHONY'S
What: St Anthony's offers traditional Latin Masses every Sunday at 7.30am (Low Mass), 9am (Sung Mass) and 11am (Low Mass).
Where: St Anthony's Catholic Church, 88 Alma Rd, Gonville.
Details: Enquiries on 344 3814.
QUESTIONS ABOUT TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC FAITH
What: Weekly sessions to learn more about the traditional Catholic faith on Sundays at 6.30pm.
Where: St Anthony's Catholic Church, Boys School, 88 Alma Rd, Gonville.
Details: Enquiries on 344 3814.
COMING UP
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: Weds, July 24, 7.30. Shutterbugs at 7pm.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.
QUIZ NIGHTS
What: Winter Quiz nights run by the Anglican Parish. Come as a team of six — or help make one up on the night. Not too serious prizes and supper.
When: July 31, August 28 and September 25.
Where: All Saints Hall, Moana St, Whanganui East.
Details: $5 at the door. Contact Kay 345 7797 or Parish Office 345 7723
CAMELLIA SHOW
What: NZ Camellia Society Inc, 62nd National Convention & Show.
When: Sat, August 24, 12.30-4.45pm.
Where: Whanganui War Memorial Centre.
Details: Entry $5. Website — nzcamelliasociety.co.nz
ON NOW
RAYNER BROTHERS GALLERY
What: Not every chapter needs a title, works on paper by Sarah Williams.
When: Until Saturday, July 20.
Where: 85 Glasgow Street Arts Centre.
Details: Entry free.
GALLERY 85
What: Salt to Scale: Patrick Cush.
When: Until Saturday, August 3.
Where: 85 Glasgow Street Arts Centre.
Details: Entry free.
85 GLASGOW STREET ARTS CENTRE
What: Look Twice, an outdoor installation by David Stewart.
When: Viewing any time.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
85 GLASGOW STREET ARTS CENTRE
What: Greetings From the River City! — an outdoor sculpture by Sam Duckor-Jones. Currently on public display
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: My Choice — Virtual exhibitions of artworks chosen from the collection by Whanganui people, available to view on the Gallery website. Hamish McDouall launches the series with his selection on display at Sarjeant on the Quay.
When: To August 25.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: 349 0506.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Denys Watkins: Dynamo Hum. A selection of paintings completed between 2004 and 2016.
When: To August 25.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: 349 0506.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Peter Trevelyan: Delineate.
When: To September 1.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Enquiries 349 0506.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Robert McLeod: Collection Focus. Works from the Sarjeant Gallery collection, including recent acquisitions gifted by the artist.
When: To September 1.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: 349 0506.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Wi Taepa: Retrospect. Looking back at more than 30 years of art practice, focusing on his five major series of works.
When: To October 13
Where: Upstairs at the i-Site, 31 Taupo Quay.
Details: Free. Enquiries 06 349 0506.
REGULAR
AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER
What: Viewings of top floor control cab.
When: Sundays, 1-3pm.
Details: Koha. Contact Lynn 021 0555 476
ALANON FAMILY GROUP
What: When you don't know where to turn because someone drinks too much. Confidential meeting.
When: Fridays, 12.30pm-1.30pm.
Where: Gonville Community Room.
AL-ANON MEETINGS
What: Confidential 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
BLIND CRAFT
What: Wanganui Blind and Partially Blind Craft group.
When: Monday and Tuesdays afternoons, 1.30pm — 3.30pm.
Where: 102 Peat St, by the netball courts.
COTTON-ON QUILTING
What: Quilting & patchwork 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 344 8477.
CRAFT GROUP
What: Eastside Craft group, all welcome.
When: Wednesdays from 9.30am.
Where: Hakeke Street Library and Community Centre, 65 Hakeke St.
Details: Contact Lizzie 027 904 6493
EUCHRE & HOUSIE
When: Tuesdays, 1pm.
Where: Gonville-Castlecliff Bowling Club, 15 Caius Ave.
Details: Afternoon tea supplied, raffle, all welcome.
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 adults while children play supervised.
When: Monday morning (term-time) 10-11.30am.
Where: Salvation Army, 4 Indus St.
Details: $1 per child.
GRASSROOTS SINGERS
What: Have fun while you learn songs. Beginners and experienced singers welcome to our organic choir.
When: New term begins Monday, July 22, 6.30pm to 8pm.
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
Details: Mary Ann 06 3439981 or 0226561949.
INDOOR BOWLS
What: All Saints Indoor Bowling Club. No bowls needed. Non-competitive, small, fun group. All welcome.
When: Wednesdays 1.15-3pm.
Where: All Saints Church Hall, Whanganui East.
Details: $2 each time you come, no other costs. Contact phone number 3477414.
LYRIC SINGERS
What: Lyric Singers meet weekly for rehearsals. 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)
MAJONG AND CRIBBAGE
What: All welcome. No experience needed
When: Tuesday mornings from 9.30.
Where: Hakeke Street library and Community Centre, 65 Hakeke St.
Details: Contact Lizzie 027 904 6493
MEDITATION
What: Ancient oriental meditation based on self-cultivation.
When: Indoor classes by appointment. Outdoor classes on Saturdays 2-3pm (winter), 9-10am (summer).
Where: Virginia Lake pavilion.
Details: Free. Contact Diana 927 5723.
MEDITATION
What: Guided meditation suitable for all.
When: Saturdays 10.30am
Where: Wisdom Is Yours — Wellbeing Centre 200B Victoria Ave
Details: Cost, donation. Contact Natasha or Kevin 0272531858.
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.
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE IN DAILY LIFE
What: Being fully in the present moment calms the body & mind.
When: Thursdays 5.30-7pm
Details: 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 the month at 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Jenny 343 6865.
PETANQUE
What: $1 each time you play. Bowls provided. All ages welcome.
When: Sundays 2pm-3.30ish.
Where: Gonville Bowling Club, Caius Ave.
Details: Contact phone 06 347 7414.
POWERTEX
What: "Achieving your goal". One complete class, individually or in a small group or work sessions. Personal individual attention. In both we take you through step by step to complete your work.
When: Weekday mornings.
Where: 19 Taupo Quay.
Details: Jan 06 3453121 or facebook: rishworth tatty mixed media.
RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome.
When: Every Thursday, 9.30am-4pm.
Where: Spacious rooms at Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Richard 343 5646.
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.
SCOTTISH DANCING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
What: Keep fit, meet others and enjoy Scottish music. Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club has classes for children, aged 7 and over, and adults.
When: Friday evenings 7.30-8.30pm, for children and adults, with adults continuing until 10pm. Monday evenings 8-10pm adults only.
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
Details: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz or phone 344 1336.
SLIMMERS' SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off.
When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 joining fee with $2 weekly.
Enquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
TABLE TENNIS
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9-midday; Monday evening, 7.30-9pm.
Where: Jubilee Stadium.
Details: $4 per session. Jenny 343 7461.
WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: A mixed choir singing four part harmony. No audition.
When: Every Monday at 7pm.
Where: Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St.
Details: Choir conductor: Lynn Whiteside 027 451 1003
WANGANUI GARDEN CLUB
What: Raffles, speakers, competitions. Garden visits, activities. Reasonable subscription. New members welcome.
When: 7.30pm last Wednesday of the month.
Where: Dempsey and Forrest lounge Guyton St.
Contact: Club Secretary Yvonne 0279442166 or steveandeve05@gmail.com
WANGANUI LIONS CLUB
What: International Service Club. Motto "WE SERVE".
When: 2nd and 4th Monday, 5.30pm.
Where: Grand Hotel.
Contact: Terry Carmody, tcarmody2003@gmail.com, 027 344 4440.
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