Midweek Happenings
LATEST: ARTIST TALK - AREEZ KATKI:
What:Current Tylee Cottage artist in residence Areez Katki will give an illustrated talk discussing his current practice and career to date. When:: Thursday May 18, 7.30pm Where: Sarjeant on the Quay Cost: Free but please book Enquiries: 06 349 0506
Dreams: A Resource for Life to the Full
What: This retreat day gives participants a way to work with their dreams and integrate them into their lived spirituality with Br Kevin Dobbyn fms
When: Saturday, May 20, 9.30am3.30pm, $20
Where: Community Liturgy — Life’s Harvest
Community Literag — Life’s Harvest: When: Sunday 21 May, 4-5pm
Retreat in Daily Life
What: Encountering God in a Distracted World — Looking Ahead With Hope. A 25 day Retreat, where we meet each Monday night for 5 nights and the rest is done at home in your own timewith Juliet Kojis and Murray Adams
Week 4: Monday, May 22, 7-8.30pm, $25 for 5 nights or Koha Other: To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam. hopper@sosj.org.au
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
A GALLERY:
What: Wild Things featuring works by Tsubaki Scythe, Sheila Pearson and Rachael Garland
When: Open Friday, May 12 Where: 85 Glasgow Street Arts Centre
GALLERY 85:
What: Cryptic Colourations by Brit Bunkley
When: Open Friday, May 12 Where: 85 Glasgow Street Arts Centre
ALLERGY ADHD WHANGANUI What: Food Hospital DVD & success stories
When: Wednesday, May 31, 2pm Where: Riverside lounge, cnr Ingestre St & Somme Pde Cost: Everyone welcome. Koha entry
Contact: Phone Sharyn 345-8393
GONVILLE CASTLECLIFF BOWLING CLUB
What: Eunice and Housie When: Every Tuesday 1pm Where: 15 Caius Ave
Other: Afternoon tea supplied. For more information call Janice 06 345 6286
ON NOW GLASGOW ST ART CENTRE
What: A Gallery: Nicky Bousfield with The Breeze Block. Gallery 85: Lynn Hurst with Un/Seen. Where: 85 Glasgow Street Art Centre
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What: The Sun Sets Beneath the Ocean. Photographer Solomon Mortimer and choreographic artist Zahra Killeen-Chance were artists in residence with their young daughter at Tylee Cottage in Whanganui from July-November, 2021. Their time in the town was in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and soon after the family arrived the country was placed into lockdown in August. Over the duration of the residency the cottage provided the back drop for an intimate photographic exploration of the spaces of the cottage and the family inhabiting it. When: Till June 30
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay
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What: Observations: From the Collection. Drawn from the Sarjeant Gallery collection, this exhibition looks at some of the ways we see and experience the world around
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us and how these methods of observation have altered over time. When: Till June 30
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay
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What: Wolfpack 2023 — weekly training runs
When: Weekly on Tuesdays from April 25, meet at 5.15pm Where: Meet at Victoria Park clubrooms
Details: www.wanganuiharrierclub. co.nz for more info
WHANGANUI HARRIER CLUB WHANGANUI NZ “P” PULL MOVEMENT
What: A place of healing, share your experience, seek information or advice. Facilitators present with lived experiences of “P” (methamphetamine) either as a user or through a whanau member. When: Tuesdays 10am to 12midday, St James Church, corner of Boydfield and Helmore Streets. Thursdays 1pm to 3pm, Scout Hall, Swiss Ave, Gonville.
Contacts — Christine 027 823 9010. James 021 449 134
■ ANGLICAN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
What: Indoor bowls in a warm, noncompetitive environment. When: Wednesdays, 1.30 start. Where: Lower lounge, Christ Church Community Centre, Wicksteed St.
Details: $4 per session. Bowls supplied. Call Jan, 3477414 or 027 3762345.
WHANGANUI FLORAL 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, 7-9pm. Where: Irish Bar, Grand Hotel. Details: Adie, 021 023 84578.
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.
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.
FLYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir. When: Thursdays 7.30-9.15pm. Where: St Andrew’s Church hall, Glasgow St.
Details: 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” 200B Victoria Ave (Carparks at the back 59 Ingestre St) Details: Donation. 06 3455002 for more information.