SUNDAY
VINTAGE CAR CLUB
What: Wanganui Vintage Car Club's Annual Rally. Departing from the Wanganui Racecourse Carpark - first car leaving at 9.30am. Public welcome to come and see the cars before they depart - cars will be 'parking-up' from 8.30am onwards.
When: Sunday, June 2.
COMING UP
AGM
What: Grey Power Wanganui. Speaker is Lew Findlay, Zone 4 Director of Palmerston North, on "grandparents parenting grandchildren".
When: Thursday, May 30, 1.30pm.
Where: St Andrew's Church, Glasgow St.
DVD EVENING — FRANCISCO
What: When a teenager in Buenos Aires discovered his religious calling, little did he know it would lead him to the Vatican. In 2013 he would become Pope Francis. In his role as the archbishop of Buenos Aires, he challenged the corruption and abuse of the government dictatorship. He worked to give voice to victims of prostitution, slavery and drug trafficking within the shantytowns.
When: Wednesday, June 5, 6.30pm. Koha. Supper provided.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
SMALL BUSINESS
What: Wanganui Small Business Forum meeting. All Small Business Owners welcome. No Charge just buy coffee or lunch.
When: Wednesday, June 5, 12.30pm.
Where: 25 Somme Parade.
Details: Colin Thompson — colin.thompson@nztravelbrokers.co.nz or 06 3482498
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Events Talk — My Choice — Mayor Hamish McDouall. A monthly series of virtual exhibitions of artworks chosen from the collection by people in the Whanganui community, available to view on the Gallery website. Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall will talk about his selection on display at Sarjeant on the Quay.
When: Saturday, June 8, 2pm.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: Concert — Musicals and Movies Through the Decades, with guest artists Shelley Walls and Brass Whanganui trombone section.
When: Saturday, June 8, 2pm.
Where: Central Baptist Church, cnr Dublin & Wicksteed sts.
Details: Door sales, tickets from choir members or ph Edwyna 344 7974 or 027 360 1335. Adults $20; Seniors $15; Students $10; Children under 12 free.
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: Wednesday, June 12, 7.30. Shutterbugs at 7pm.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Artfix — Denys Watkins Dynamo Hum. Assistant Curator Jessica Kidd will lead an investigative tour of Denys Watkins: Dynamo Hum. Participants are encouraged to contribute and discuss.
When: Thursday, June 13, 2pm.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
LITURGY
What: Edwina Gately. An English woman, Edwina worked as a teacher in Uganda, resulting in her founding the Volunteer Missionary Movement (VMM) in 1969. Later she took a Theology Degree in Illinois. Her experiences, her writings, speak of a woman in touch with life at the raw edges, a woman of courage, and aware of the divine encountered in the day-to-day.
When: Sunday, June 16, 4-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
TUI MOTU GROUP
What: Tui Motu, a Catholic Magazine, will challenge us to look at social, ecological and spiritual values. Contribute to the discussion — inter-church and inter-faith dialogue welcomed.
When: Wednesday, June 19, 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
THIS WE BELIEVE
What: Students from Cullinane College share their ideas and beliefs. Followed by questions & supper.
When: Thursday, June 20, 7-9pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
OPEN NIGHT — DEVELOPING INTUITION
What : A discussion on the difference between psychic and clairvoyance, guided meditation and a demonstration of methods to sharpen your intuition.
When: Thursday, June 25, 7pm.
Where : Wisdom Is yours — Wellbeing Centre, 200 B Victoria Ave.
Details: Donation. Kevin or Natasha 0272531858.
CAMELLIA SHOW
What: NZ Camellia Society Inc, 62nd National Convention & Show.
When: Saturday, August 24, 12.30-4.45pm.
Where: Whanganui War Memorial Centre.
Details: Entry $5. Website — nzcamelliasociety.co.nz
ON NOW
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! — a new outdoor sculpture by recent artist in residence Sam Duckor-Jones.
Currently on public display
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
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: My Choice — A new exhibition series.
When: To August 25.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Enquiries 349 0506.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Denys Watkins: Dynamo Hum.
When: To August 25.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Enquiries 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. Part of the Collection Focus series: a selection of works from the Sarjeant Gallery collection by New Zealand expressionist painter Robert McLeod, including recent acquisitions gifted by the artist.
When: June 1 — September 1.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: 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
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.
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 appreciated
COTTON-ON QUILTING CLUB
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 on 344 8477.
EUCHRE & HOUSIE
When: Tuesday afternoons, 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 the children play supervised.
When: Monday morning (term-time) 10-11.30am.
Where: Salvation Army, 4 Indus St.
Details: $1 per child.
GRASSROOTS SINGERS
What: A choir for beginners and experienced singers.
When: Mondays 6.30-8pm except school holidays.
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff beach
Details: Mary Ann 06 3439981 or 0226561949.
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.
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
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)
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. Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition: www.plumvillage.org
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: Dream-imagine-create, gallery and specific workshops. "Achieving your goal", one complete class, individually or in a small group or work sessions. "Minds eye" small weekly or fortnightly morning sessions. Workshops designed to use POWERTEX. Everything supplied.
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: Looking for a new way to 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: Contact the choir's conductor: Lynn Whiteside 027 451 1003
WANGANUI GARDEN CLUB
What: Raffles, speakers, friendly competitions. Garden visits and 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. 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.
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS' FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe weekly for encouragement, support and laughter.
Details: Jill 021 115 2243
YOGA
What: Suitable for beginners and all levels.
When: Mondays 9.30am
Where : Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre 200B Victoria Ave
Details: $11. Contact Emma 0211033394.
YOGA 5-7 YR-OLDS
What: A Yoga Class for 5 to 7 year olds to plant the seeds of yoga.
When: Thursdays at 4.15pm.
Where : Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre 200B Victoria Ave
Details: $11.
YOGA 10+
What: A Yoga class for 10 + Yr olds.
When : Thursdays at 9.30.
Where : Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre 200B Victoria Ave
Details: $11. Contact Emma 0211033394
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