Happenings
11am-midday.
Where: River City Boxing Club, 10 Devon Rd.
Details: Gold coin donation. Fraser. 027 2477 242.
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: A speaker will share Spiritual Wisdom, presentations of clairvoyants, workshops and free spiritual healing and advice. When: Saturdays 11.30am till 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 10.30-11am. 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. 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 BLIND & PARTIALLY BLIND CRAFT GROUP
What: Get-together. Open to people who are blind or have a visual impairment. Tutoring and assistance provided.
When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm.
Contact: craft group co-ordinator Bev 348 4407 or 027 77 23236. WANGANUI BRANCH 60‘s 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 CAMERA CLUB When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 7pm meet and greet, 7.30pm meeting. Visitors welcome. Where: 2 Handley St, Gonville. 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 fourpart 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.
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 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 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. WANGANUI GARDEN CLUB When: Last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.
Where: Dempsey & Forrest function room, Guyton St. Details: Yvonne 027 944 2166. WHANGANUI RIVER MARKETS What: Includes River Traders and Farmers Markets.
When: 8.30am-1pm every Saturday. Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank. WHANGANUI MALE CHOIR What: Male voice choir singing and comradeship.
When: Tuesdays 7-9pm (rehearsals).
Where: Jane Winstone Chapel, 49 Oakland Ave, St John’s Hill. Contact: Calvyn 021 663 587. 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.
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.
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 room with friendly people. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30-6.45pm.
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, 6-7.15pm. Where: Harrison St Community Hall.
Details: 022 622 1711.