WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
LATEST
LITERARY FESTIVAL
Whanganui Literary Festival: Early bird season tickets for main event October 4 to 6 on sale at the Royal Wanganui Opera House until September 6. $70 season ticket, $15 individual sessions. ART ANYONE?
What: Anyone interested in a weekly, evening drawing / painting / embroidery session.
Contact: Lorraine 027 338 8606 or 344 2702.
WEDNESDAY
RADICAL DHARMA
What: A 6-week beginners course in Buddhism & meditation. How can you make the most of your life?
When: Wednesdays to 5.45-8.15pm.
Where: Community House, Ridgway St.
Details: No charge. 021 038 6931.
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Sept 18,
RETREAT IN INNER PEACE AND DIVINE LOVE - WEEK 5 OF 5
What: A 22-day Retreat in Daily Life, meeting each Thursday night for five nights. With Juliet Kojis and Karyn Coleman.
When: Thursday, 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: Bring pen and notebook for journaling. September 5,
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Public Ceremony for the 100th birthday of the Sarjeant Gallery. Formal public ceremony outside the Gallery in Queens Park. Speeches, birthday cake and choirs.
When: Friday, September 6, 3pm Where: Sarjeant Gallery, Queens Park
GARAGE SALE FOR ST PETER’S CHURCH What: Produce, bedding, linen, books, knitting, toys, sausage sizzle, Devonshire teas and more.
When: Saturday, 8.30-11.30am.
Where: St Peter's Church, 71 Koromiko Rd.
Details: 345 7006
CREATIVE CARD MAKING
What: Suitable for beginners and regular crafters alike. With Julia Martin.
When: Saturday, September 7, 10am12.30pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Floor Talk: Turn of a Century
When: Saturday, September 7, 10.45am – midday
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo¯ Quay.
Details: Curator & Public Programmes Manager Greg Donson in conversation with artists who have work in the centenary exhibition.
RIVER CITY BIG BAND
What: River City Big Band Markets.
When: Saturday, 10.30-11.30am.
Where: Whanganui River Traders Market
GALLERY BIRTHDAY CONCERT
What: The Sarjeant's 100th Birthday Concert. Celebrate with the Whanganui Ukulele Orchestra and skiffle band Hot Potato.
When: Saturday, September 7, 7.30pm
Where: Whanganui Musicians' Club.
Details: Tickets $15 Cash bar & refreshments. September at the September 7, 7,
IRISH MUSIC
What: All your favourite Irish songs with O'Durkins Irish Band. All welcome.
When: Sunday, September 8, noon1.30pm
Where: Grand Hotel. Rosies Corner Bar.
ORGAN SUNDAY “FUN”DAY
What: Six accomplished organists will play popular songs and melodies from hit musicals.
When: Sunday, September 8 at 2pm
Where: Trinity Methodist Church, 183 Wicksteed St.
Details: $10 per person. Door sales from 1.30pm. All proceeds go to Whanganui Riding for the Disabled.
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: Learn more about the traditional Catholic faith.
When: Sundays at 6.30pm.
Where: St Anthony's Catholic Church, Boys School, 88 Alma Rd, Gonville.
Details: Enquiries on 344 3814.
MONDAY
NZ SOCIETY of GENEALOGISTS
What: Speaker: Jillian Williams, a director of NZSG, on the programme “Getting It Right” on the NZSG website, available to everyone, not just members. Individual research available from 5pm before the meeting.
When: Monday, September 9, 6.30pm Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library.
COMING UP
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: Weds, September 11, Shutterbugs at 7pm.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley Gonville.
TUI MOTU GROUP
What: Tui Motu, an Independent Catholic Magazine, challenges us to look with fresh eyes, gospel eyes, at social, ecological and spiritual values. Come and contribute to the discussion — inter-church and inter-faith dialogue welcomed. With Sr Rita Cahill rsj
When: Wednesday, September 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
POT LUCK LUNCH
What: in recognition of the Suffragette Movement in NZ. Bring a friend and a plate of food to share. A panel of women will speak on ‘what it has been like for a woman in business'. Speakers: Karen Anderson (Hospice CEO), Tania King (Ex Principal of Girls' College), Debbie Hickford (Worksite Drug Testing & Health).
When: Saturday, September 21, 11.30am-3pm. Registrations necessary please.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
QUIZ NIGHT
What: Winter Quiz night run by the Anglican Parish. Prizes and supper.
When: September 25.
Where: All Saints Hall, Moana Whanganui East.
Details: $5 at the door. Contact Kay 345 7797 or Parish Office 345 7723
ON NOW
RAYNER BROTHERS GALLERY 7.30. St, 18, St, What: Shall I be Mother? 100 extraordinary teapots. Note: exhibition closes this Friday as sold teapots will be collected on Saturday.
Where: 85 Glasgow Street Arts Centre
85 GLASGOW STREET ARTS CENTRE What: Look Twice, an outdoor installation by David Stewart.
When: Viewing any time.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
GALLERY 85
What: Crows Can Count. New works by Antonia O'Mahony. Exhibition runs until this Saturday.
Where: 85 Glasgow Street Arts Centre
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
EXHIBITION
What: Turn of the Century – A new perspective on 100 years of collecting and exhibiting. To mark the Sarjeant Gallery's 100th anniversary this exhibition brings together a selection of historical and contemporary works from the gallery's collection alongside newly commissioned pieces by 10 innovative artists. Each was asked to respond to the historic building while it is empty and prior to work starting on the gallery's redevelopment project. When: To February 9
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
REGULAR
ALANON FAMILY GROUP
What: When you don't know where to turn because someone drinks too much. Confidential.
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
BADMINTON
What: Whanganui Badminton Club. Feather shuttles, timed games.
When: Mondays at 7.30pm.
Details: $8 per session. $6 16yrs and under. Contact Jude Hildreth 343 7669 or Kate Matthews 027 7766015
BLIND CRAFT
What: Wanganui Blind and Partially Blind Craft group.
When: Monday and 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 Tuesdays 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.
When: Wednesdays from 9.30am.
Where: Hakeke Street Library and Community Centre, 65 Hakeke St.
Details: Contact Lizzie 027 904 6493
FUN FOR LITTLIES
What: Music and Movement for preschoolers. 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. All welcome.
When: Wednesdays 1.15-3pm.
Where: All Saints Church 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 Glasgow St.
Details: For further information contact Joanna Love (06 345 9073)
MAJONG AND CRIBBAGE
What: 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. Hall, Hall, 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. Long term recovery.
When: Sundays at 7pm.
Where: Salvation Army, 4 Indus St.
Details: Contact Paul, 0800 628 632.
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.
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 until 10pm. Monday evenings 8-10pm adults only.
Where:
Ave.
Details: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz 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: 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. Miriam 345-1395 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: 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 0279442166 steveandeve05@gmail.com
WIDOWS’ CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP What: meets in a different cafe each week for support, encouragement and laughter.
Details: Jill 021 115 2243 Carlton School Hall, Carlton Secretary or Inquiries: or Lynn Yvonne or
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