Happenings
Details: $4 per session. Bowls supplied. 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.
■ BOLIVIA CLUB WANGANUI
When: Every Monday from 1-4pm, afternoon tea is supplied. Where: Gonville-Castlecliff Bowling Club, Caius Ave.
Details: Dianne 345 8809. All welcome $3. No stairs & ramp entry.
■ CALM MIND, OPEN HEART
What: Practising engaged daily mindfulness, in Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village tradition. When: Thursdays 5.30-7pm. Contact: Clare 021 0622 120.
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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 streets.
When: First Saturday of the 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.
■ CREATIVE FIBRE
What: Come along and join us in knitting spinning weaving or any other craft you wish to do. When: Tuesday nights, 7-9, Wednesdays 9.30am-1pm. (Bring your own lunch)
Where: 92 Peat St.
FLORAL ART
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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.
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What: Instrumental folk music session: join in or listen. When: Every Thursday, 7-9pm. Where: Irish Bar, Grand Hotel. Details: Adie, 021 023 84578.
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FOLK MUSIC HAKEKE ST LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRE
Monday: 10am Kids’ Storytime; 10.30am (last Monday of the Month) Book Explorers’ Club; 1-2pm Mana Men. Tuesday: 10a,-12.30pm Card Group; Senior Net Talks (every 2nd Tuesday); 10am-midday Art Group; 1-2pm Steady As You Go; 3.15-4.15pm Cup Stackers (last Tuesday of the month); 5.30-7.30pm Te Reo Classes. Wednesday: 10am-12.30pm Let’s Get Crafty. Thursday: 10-11.30am Creative Writing Group; 11.30am12.30pm Sign Language (every 2nd Thursday); 1.15-2.15pm Chair Combo Yoga. Friday: 10.30am-12.30pm Te Kura; 10am-midday Over 65s Hub (1st Friday of the month). Where: 65 Hakeke St.
Details: See Facebook page.
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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. Details: Call 06 349 1400 or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.
LYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir. When: Thursdays 7.30-9.15pm (rehearsals).
Where: St Andrew’s Church hall, Glasgow St.
Details: New members welcome. Contact Mel, 02102294425.
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, 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Susan 021 503817.
PARKINSON’S WHANGANUI
What: Counterpunch Boxing. When: Wednesday 10-11am; Friday 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 the back 59 Ingestre St) Details: 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 MOTORCYCLE RIDES
What: Monthly rides of 200-300km. All riders are 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.
SOCIAL SCRABBLE
What: Friendly scrabble. When: Every fortnight on a Tuesday at 1.30pm (same day as NZ super)
Where: Christ Church hall — upper lounge 243 Wicksteed St. Details: Cost $4. Contact Lynette 062130359.
WHANGANUI BADMINTON
When: Monday evenings 7.30pm. $6 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: 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. WHANGANUI 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.