WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
League, Whakatipuranga te kakano invite waahine to our monthly hui.
The Mā ori Women’s Welfare League, or Te Rōpū Wāhine Mā ori Toko I te Ora is a New Zealand welfare organisation focusing on Mā ori women and children.
When: First Monday of each month 4pm - 5pm Where: Nga Tae o Te Awa, corner Wilson & Guyton Streets
Details: Please contact Mereana Pari (secretary/ treasurer) on 0224562453 or email parimereana@gmail. com
WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS’ FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets weekly in a different café for encouragement, support and laughter.
Contact: Jill 021 1152243
CREATIVE FIBRE WHANGANUI
What: Spin, knit or Weave wool or other Fibres.
When: Tuesday nights 7pm 9pm, Wednesday 9.30 am 1pm.
Where: 92 Peat Street, Whanganui.
Contact ph. 022 170 1958, 06 343 8759.
CALM MIND, OPEN HEART
What: practising engaged daily mindfulness, ethics & compassion in Thich Nhat Hanh ~ Plum Village tradition. When: Thursday evenings Contact: Clare 021 0622 120
FYIN YOGA WITH JADE
What: A Candle lit Yin Practice. When: Tuesdays, 5.30pm, Thursdays, 7pm
Where: Wisdom Is Yours, 200 B Victoria Ave
Details: $13 Call Jade 0212989898
WHANGANUI HARRIER CLUB
What: Wolfpack 2023 — weekly training runs
When: Weekly on Tuesdays, 5.15pm
Where: Meet at Victoria Park clubrooms
Details: www. wanganuiharrierclub.co.nz for more info
ANGLICAN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
What: Indoor bowls in a warm, non-competitive 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.
“P” PULL MOVEMENT WHANGANUI
What: A safe place to seek information
When: Walk Ins- Tuesdays 10am to 12 midday. Where: St James Church, corner Boydfield and Helmore Streets
Thursdays 1pm to 3pm, Scout Hall, Swiss Ave, Gonville. Details: Contacts- Christine 027 283 9010, James 021 449 134
PRESENTATIONS OF SPIRITUAL TOPICS/GIFTS/ WISDOM
What: Clairvoyants, workshops When: Saturdays 11.30am12.30pm.
Where: 200 B Victoria Ave (Carparks at the back 59 Ingestre St)
Details: Donation. 06 3455002 for more information.
KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: 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
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.
HAKEKE ST LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRE
Where: 65 Hakeke St. Details: See Facebook page.
KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: 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.
RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists When: Thursdays, 9.30am3.30pm.
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St. Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Sue 021 048 403.
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. AWhen: 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 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: For blind or visual impairment.
When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
Contact: craft group coordinator 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.
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 COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: A mixed choir singing four-part harmony When: Mondays at 7pm. Where: Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St. Details: Contact our Secretary, Edwyna — 027 360 1335 / 06344 7974.
WHANGANUI CREATIVE SPACE
What: Art in Focus. Free art tuition and materials. Art for Wellbeing.
When: Tuesdays, 10am-2pm. Where: Community Art Studio, 61 Dublin St.
Details: Call 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: Whanganui’s history through buildings, monuments, people and stories.
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 10am and 2pm. Other days by request for 2 or more people. Ring i-Site to book 349 0508.
Where: Start from the i-Site. Details: $10 per person.
WHANGANUI KARAOKE CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, midday to 5pm. Where: St John’s Club, Glasgow St.
Details: Irene Davis 021 02861658.
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: Visit www.parkrun.co. nz.
WHANGANUI 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: Dennis 027 240 4598.