SUNDAY
O'DURKINS IRISH BAND
What: All your favourite Irish songs. What better way to spend a winter's day. Everyone welcome.
When: Sunday, August 11, midday-1.30pm.
Where: Grand Hotel. Rosie's Corner Bar.
STAMP AND COIN FAIR
What: Stamp and coin displays plus opportunities to buy and sell coins, banknotes, medals, stamps and postcards.
When: Sunday, August 11, 10am-4pm.
Where: The Barracks, St Hill St.
MONDAY
NEW APPROACHES TO RESOLVING BULLYING
What: What causes bullying and who is the bully? The responsibility and action that the victim, the observer, and the employer can take to make a difference, including discussion on the Workplace Code of Respect. The planned outcome is less bullying and more effective responses. With Neil Pedley.
When: Monday, August 12, 6.30-8.30pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
Details: $10.
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.
NZ SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS
What: Speaker: Gerald Twiss of Waikanae – "Creating Family Trees"
When: Monday, August 12, 6.30pm
Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library
COMING UP
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: Weds, August 14, 7.30. Shutterbugs at 7pm.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.
RADICAL DHARMA
What: A 6-week beginners course in Buddhism & meditation. How can you make the most of your life?
When: Wednesdays Aug 14-Sept 18, 5.45-8.15pm.
Where: Community House, Ridgway St.
Details. No charge. Enquiries 021 038 6931
SHE SHEARS
What: The New Zealand Golden Shears competition is the pinnacle of sheep shearing, but how does it compare in gender equality terms?
When: Thursday, August 15, 6.30pm - doors open 6pm
Where: THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS, Confluence, 15 Watt St
Cost: $10 with free online reservation or ordering at www.confluence.kiwi/thoughtful-thursdays
Details: Fundraiser for Whanganui Women's Network as part of Winter Wonderfest. Call Confluence on 06 2813474 for more information
RETREAT IN INNER PEACE AND DIVINE LOVE - WEEK 2 OF 5
What: A 22-day Retreat in Daily Life, meeting each Thursday night for five nights. Prayer texts/scriptures of each exercise will be given to take home for you to pray and reflect on. With Juliet Kojis and Karyn Coleman.
When: Thursday, August 15, 7-8.30pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
Details: $25 for the 5 nights. Bring pen and notebook for journaling.
FRIENDS OF THE WHANGANUI RIVER
What: Winter Meeting - A Perspective by Ken Mair.
When: Saturday, August 17, 2-4.30pm
Where: Brechin Lounge, St Pauls Presbyterian Church, Corner Guyton & Cooks streets
Details: Entry - $2 members, $4 non-members, details on www.friendsofthewhanganuiriver.com
ARTHRITIS WHANGANUI
What: Evening Support Group. Speaker is Lori Davis, an Arthritis Educator from Arthritis New Zealand. Title - 'Newly Diagnosed with Arthritis.' The group offers support to those affected by arthritis. Buy your own refreshments on arrival.
When: Wednesday, August 21, 7.30pm. Speaker at 8pm.
Where: The 'Snug' of the Rutland Arms Inn, Ridgway St.
FUNDRAISING QUIZ
What: Singing for your Brain, a therapeutic singing group for people with neurological conditions and intellectual disabilities, is holding a fundraising quiz night. $10 per person.
When: Thursday, August 22, 7pm.
Where: Gonville Bowling Club, Caius Ave.
Details: To register a team ph Brenda Carter 022 415 8233 or 344 4674, or Dorothy Trail 027 470 1635 or email mumsocks@xtra.co.nz
NO ORDINARY SHEILA (G)
What: During Shelia Natusch's extraordinary life she published dozens of books, and finally starred in this documentary to tell you about it.
When: Thursday, August 22, 6.30pm - doors open 6pm
Where: THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS, Confluence, 15 Watt St
Cost: $10 with free online reservation or ordering at www.confluence.kiwi/thoughtful-thursdays
Details: Fundraiser for Whanganui Women's Network as part of Winter Wonderfest. Call Confluence on 06 2813474 for more information.
WHANGANUI MUSICIANS' CLUB
What: Jan Preston Trio "88 Pianos I Have Known", original songs and piano music.
When: Saturday, August 24, doors open 8pm.
Details: door charge: $30 available on eventfinder and door sales available.
QUIZ NIGHTS
What: Winter Quiz nights run by the Anglican Parish. Not too serious prizes and supper.
When: 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. 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.
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: Enquiries 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: Enquiries 349 0506.
RED DOOR GALLERY
What: Art Exhibition — Fiona Thomas, Paint, Clay and more.
When: Till Sept 1, Yhurs-Sun, 11am-4.30pm.
Where: 88 Putiki Dr.
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 Sarjeant Gallery collection, including recent acquisitions gifted by the artist.
When: To September 1.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.
Details: Enquiries 349 0506.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Wi Taepa: Retrospect. Looking back at more than 30 years of art practice.
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, 1.30-3.30pm.
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 Dublin and Keith sts, 10.30am-3pm.
Details: Lesley 344 8477.
COUNTRY MUSIC
What: Country Road Variety Music Group
When: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month. Doors open 1pm.
Where: Club Metro.
Details: $3 entry. Lucky door prize $10.
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.
GRIEF SUPPORT
What: Coffee Care & Chat. Compassionate Friends, Bereaved Parents Grief Support meet for casual, friendly time. Parents, grandparents and siblings of a child who has died — of any cause, of any age — are invited.
When: 1st Saturday of the month at 11am.
Where: Yellow House Cafe, Dublin St.
HANDCRAFT WANGANUI
What: Quality handcrafts by locals.
When: First Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm
Where: Wanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, rear room 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)
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.
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.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
What: Narcotics Anonymous Group. Confidentially assured. One on one sessions available. Long term recovery is yours.
When: Sundays at 6pm.
Where: Salvation Army, 4 Indus St.
Details: Contact Barrie, 344 3345.
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. 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: 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.
TAI CHI for HEALTH
What: a modified form of tai chi taught specifically for health. Suitable all ages and fitness.
When: New Beginners classes start soon, Tues 5.30pm and/or Thurs, 9am.
Where: 97 Putiki Dr
Details: $3 per session. Inquiries: Miriam 345-1395 or kevin.miriamas@gmail.com
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
YOGA CLASSES
What: Yoga in a warm, carpeted room with friendly people. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.
When: Wednesdays from 5.30pm-6.45pm.
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 256 Wicksteed St.
Cost: $10 per class.
Contact: Kathy 06 927 5962.
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