LITURGY
What: Mercy - the Nature of God.
When: Sunday, March 20, 4-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. No registration necessary.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP
What: Working with Nature; sanity in the face of a huge challenge. It is both rewarding and challenging to work for a healthy environment. This workshop looks at where the passion for environmental work comes from and avoiding burn-out. With Marjan van den Belt.
When: Thursday, March 24, 6.30-8.30pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
SATURDAY MARKETS
What: River Traders and Whanganui Farmers Markets.
When: 8.30am until 1pm, every Saturday, rain or shine.
Where: Downtown Riverbank.
SUPPORT GROUP
What: Support Group for bereaved men.
When: First and third Thursday of each month at 7.30am.
Where: Red Cross Rooms, 120 Guyton St, opposite City Council.
Contact: Barrie, 06 3443345, 0r Doug, 06 3450392.
CEROC
What: learn Ceroc dancing the easy fun way.
When: Every Friday. Beginners' class at 7pm. Freestyle class from 8-8.45pm. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Where: 17 Taupo Quay, above Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery.
Cost: $10 casual or $45 concession for five lessons.
Contact: Liz Frith 021 0205 4038 or 345 7401.
TRADE AID
What: Trade Aid returns to Whanganui with commodities. Place your orders for the following month.
When: First Saturday of the month.
Where: River Traders Market.
ART SOCIETY
What: Wanganui Art Society's Tuesday art group is open for new members. Anyone is welcome to attend. Bring your own art work. Plenty of support and encouragement is available. Small charge for expenses and cuppa.
When: Tuesdays from 9.30am-midday.
Where: Cook's Gallery (behind Wanganui Motors, off Ridgway St.)
Enquiries: Phone 345 8718.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
What: Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club. For fun and fitness. Bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
When: Friday, 7pm, for children aged 7 and over; Friday, 8pm, for adults; and Monday, 8pm, for adults.
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
BACK TO TENNIS
What: Free Back to Tennis adult coaching sessions for non-members.
When: All the Wednesdays in March, from 10am and 5.45pm for one hour.
Where: Bassett St courts.
JUNIOR TENNIS
What: Junior tennis coaching.
When: Junior club coaching and play on Mondays and Tuesdays, 3.30-4.30pm or 4.30-5.30pm; Junior Hotshots and Club Tennis Wednesdays, 3.30-5.15pm. Secondary school tennis Fridays, 3.30-5pm. Juniors can attend more than one session if they wish.
Where: Wanganui Tennis Club, Bassett St.
Cost: Free for junior club members, $2 per session for non-members.
TENNIS COACHING
What: Affordable tennis coaching for juniors.
When: Thursdays.
Where: Wanganui Tennis Club, Bassett St.
Cost: $20 per term.
Enquiries: Gene, 021 025 23147.
WANGANUI RSA POETRY GROUP
What: Meeting of those interested in poetry. Read your own or any favourite poem.
When: Third Tuesday of every month, 2-3pm.
Where: Wanganui RSA, St Hill St.
Cost: Gold coin donation for use of facilities.
Enquiries: Robert Taylor, email thebugleeditor150sc@gmail.com
SUNDAY OUTING
What: Senior Citizens' Sunday outing. Entertainment, afternoon tea. Pick up from home.
When: First Sunday of the month at 1.30pm.
Cost: $7.
Contact: 345 7187.
WAIMARIE
What: Waimarie Paddle Steamer.
When: 11am-1pm, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday homing pigeons, commentary and licensed galley. Plus 5.30-6.30pm every Friday, with live music, complimentary nibbles, cash bar.
Where: Hatrick's Wharf, behind Waimarie Centre, 1a Taupo Quay. Ph. 0800 STEAMER. www.waimarie.co.nz
TAI CHI
What: Tai chi beginners. Traditional yang style.
When: 1-2pm Wednesdays.
Where: Studio Liz Covolan, 17 Taupo Quay.
Cost: $10 per student.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
What: Support group for bereaved parents.
When: First Saturday of each month at 11am.
Where: Yellow House Cafe, Dublin St.
Contact: Keren, (06) 344-3345, or Sue, (06)345-0855.
WANGANUI EMBROIDERERS' GUILD
What: Weekly meetings of like-minded women interested in needlework.
When and where: Mondays, 7-9pm; Fridays, 10am-midday at members' houses; monthly meetings every second Sunday at Dempsey & Forest, Guyton St, 11am-4pm. Workshops by nationally recognised tutors.
Contact: Fiona Blakelock, 021 124 6775, or email wanganui.embroiderers@gmail.com
CRAFT CLUB
What: Central Baptist Craft Club. Fun, family, friends, food, creche.
When: Fridays, 9.30am-11.30am.
Where: Central Baptist Church, 285 Wicksteed St.
Enquiries: Glyn Malcolm or Rachel Hughes, phone 348-9005 or 027 223 9423.
PETRE 60S UP
What: A variety of programmes, outings and day trips.
When: Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm.
Where: St Peter's Church, Koromiko Rd.
Enquiries: Jean, phone 345 7187.
