Whanganui Happenings

Zhu Ohmu's work Organ Pipe Mud Dauber, made from clay, features in the recently opened Testing Ground exhibition at Sarjeant Gallery.

LATEST

FREE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE WORKSHOPS

What: Brown Bag — Green Home. Learn about the best options for home retrofit and renovation. BYO lunch.

When: July 27, noon-1pm.

What: Pruning Fruit Trees. Outdoor workshop pruning pip and stone fruit.

When: July 27, 1pm-2pm.

Where: Whanganui Learning Centre, 232 Wicksteed St.

TAI CHI for HEALTH
What: a modified form of tai chi taught for health. Suitable all ages and fitness.
When: New Beginners classes start Tues, July 26, at 5.30pm and/or Thurs, July 28, at 8.45am.
Details: 1 session/wk $5, 2+ sessions a week $3 a session. Inquiries: Miriam 345 1395, 022 658 6311 or kevin.miriamas@gmail.com

WOODEN TOY BUY-SELL-SWAP-REPAIR
What: To keep wooden toys in circulation and raise awareness of Plastic Free July. Volunteers for 2-hour shifts welcome.
When: Saturday, July 30, 9am-1pm
Where: River Traders Market
Guidelines: Buy/Sell/Swap. Drop off wooden toys between 9am and noon at the Market. (Pre-drop-off 5pm-6.30pm on Friday, July 29, at Majestic Square.) Toys must be clearly labelled with name, phone contact and price. Unsold toys must be collected before 1pm or they will be donated.
Guidelines: Repair by donation. Drop off toys to be repaired between 11am and 12.30pm. Toys must be collected before 1pm or they will be donated.

SCHOLA SACRA CHOIR
What: Puccini's Messa di Gloria and other pieces. Conducted by Iain Tetley, piano accompaniment by Ingrid Culliford. Soloists Nigel Tongs & Roger Wilson.
When: Saturday, August 6, 2.30pm
Where: Big School, Whanganui Collegiate.
Details: Tickets Royal Whanganui Opera House or at the door, adults $25, seniors $20, U-18 free.

TUI MOTU GROUP
What: With Liz Hickey rsj. Vaccinations required.
When: Wednesday, August 17, 4pm-5.15pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

DVD EVENING
What: Second-Hand Wedding is set in a time when Trade Me and Ebay threaten the primeval urge for a first-hand crack at the second hand. Jill keeps the dream alive until she is forced to confront the habit of a lifetime and concede that no bargain is worth her daughter's happiness. Vaccinations required.
When: Thursday, August 18, 6.30pm. Koha
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

KICKING THE SUGAR HABIT
What: Hear Gary Hayman's story. All welcome. Koha entry.
When: Saturday, August 20, 2pm or 7.30pm
Where: Riverside Church lounge, cnr Ingestre St & Somme Pde
Contact: Sharyn: 345 8393. Allergy ADHD Wanganui.i

COMMUNITY LITURGY
What: Deep Waters. Vaccinations required
When: Sunday, August 21, 4pm-5pm
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.

ON NOW

FINE ARTS WHANGANUI GALLERY

What: Blooms on Bastia. Sandra Morris and Carol Teutscher's collection of botanical records of a horticultural venture.

When: Until August 11.

Where: Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery, 17 Taupo Quay.

SARJEANT GALLERY
What: The Pool Room. Ross Mitchell-Anyon works donated to the gallery by his mother's estate.
When: Until 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.
When: Until October 16.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay.

What: Vicki Fanning: Upon a Moment.
When: Until July 31.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay

What: Tua o Tawauwau: photographic work by Whanganui artist Tia Ranginui (Ngati Hine Oneone).
When: Until August 21.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay

What: Online: My Choice. Each month a community member is invited to select six artworks from the Sarjeant Gallery's online collection. The July 2022 My Choice has been selected by Nicole Gaffney. Her selection is available to view until July 31.

85 GLASGOW STREET ART CENTRE
What: Gallery 85 — The Remembering — needle felted works by Taranaki textile artist Alice Cowdrey. A Gallery — CAMO — paintings by Paul Rayner and Michael Haggie.
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.

REGULAR

WANGANUI BRANCH 60s UP

What: Speakers, music, raffles, lunches etc

When: 1st Monday of the month, 2pm.

Where: St Andrew's Church hall, Glasgow St.

Contact: Christine 343 6690 or Dot 345 4701.

WHANGANUI TOASTMASTERS
What: A friendly and professional club, where people gain confidence, communication and leadership skills.
When: The 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Centre, 4 Indus St.

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 all.
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.

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.

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

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.

WHANGANUI KARAOKE CLUB
When: Every 2nd Sunday, noon to 5pm.
Where: St John's Club, Glasgow St.
Details: Irene Davis 021 02861658

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.

CALM MIND, OPEN HEART
What: practising engaged daily mindfulness, in Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village tradition.
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 to 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: Thursdays, 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. 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.

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 streets.
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.

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, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday between 10am and 2pm, or phone/text the secretary 021 230 4095 or email whanganuics@gmail.com.

WHANGANUI CITY MARKET
What: Collectables, antiques, vintage, fashion, pottery, glass, crafts, art, 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

WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: A mixed choir singing four-part harmony — Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass. Join us if you love singing — no 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 GUIDED WALKING TOURS
What: Learn about Whanganui's history through 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.
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

YIN YOGA WITH JADE
What: A Candle lit Yin Practice.
When: Tuesdays at 5,30pm and Thursdays at 7pm
Where: Wisdom Is Yours- Wellbeing Centre 200 B Victoria Ave
Details: $13 Call Jade 0212989898