WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
ON NOW BAYLEYS GUMBOOT RUN AND WALK
What: 5km course
When: Saturday, November 4, 11am start
Where: Start Kowhai Park Details: Spot prizes, food and entertainment gumboots and dress-up encouraged Prams and kids on bikes are welcome. Kids’ dash at the end.
Tickets from Bayleys Whanganui #Bayleys Gumboot Run
WHANGANUI ANGLICANS ANNUAL PARISH FAIR
What: Pony rides, cafe, flowers, vintage car rides, Christmas gifts, preserves, bric-a-brac plant sale
When: November 4 at 9am Where: Christ Church, Wicksteed St
TEA AND TOPICS
What: Te Kā kano and the Dental Project — offering support and information for pregnant women and their whā nau. Presenter: Rachel Taylor — Maternity Quality Safety Programme coordinator Te Whatu Ora
When: Thursday, November 9, 10am-12 noon
Where: Gonville Library, 44 Abbot St
Maternity Quality Safety Program
GREEN DRINKS
When: Tuesday, November 14, from 5:30pm
Where: The Barracks Sports Bar Details: This month we will hear from Sustainable Whanganui Trust — where are we, where are we going and what are we going to do when we get there?
WINDOW STARS WORKSHOP
What: A relaxing pre-festive season morning of creativity and beauty, with Tracey Young When: Saturday, November 4,
10am-12pm
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Details: Cost: $10
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz NURTURING SELF-CARE DAY
What: Enjoy and experience a day of self-care and nurturing your body, mind and soul. We indulge with a foot spa, self-massage, aromatherapy, tips to relax, healing, nutrition and more, with Sandra
Brunner.
When: Saturday, November 11, 10am-3pm
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Details: Cost — $20, please bring some lunch to share
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
TUI MOTU GROUP
What: Where articles from the current Tui Motu magazine are explored and discussed. When: Wednesday, November 15, 4-5.15pm with Liz Hickey rsj Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
U3A Spring Lecture Series
When: Starting Friday, November 3, 2pm
Where: St Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow Street
Details: Dr Alison Sutherland, author of Cook’s Ark will talk about the animals Captain Cook brought to New Zealand. Her book will be available at a special price of $25. Non-members are welcome. $5 entry includes tea and biscuits.
REGULAR VOLUNTEER WHANGANUI
What: Here are some positions that are available —
Urgent Job Vacancies:
■ Boutique Shop Assistant
■ Coastguard Radio Operator
■ Unity Food Administrator
■ Gardener
■ Brass Whanganui Lawn Mower Team Member
■ Wanganui Community Patrol
■ Environment Base Assistant
■ Opera House — Backstage Crew Member
■ Girl Guides Youth Leaders
■ Whanganui Liaison Officers
■ Canine Friends
■ Creative Space Board Members
■ Creative Space Treasurer Room 110, 1st Floor, Community House
60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui Phone 06 3479430
BACK TO TENNIS FOR ADULTS
What: if you haven’t played tennis for a while or have always wanted to give it a go!
Free lessons for the month of November.
When: 2pm each Saturday Where: At the Whanganui Tennis Club.
Details: Registrations necessary, just email or txt us. Whanganuitennisclub.co.nz or txt 0274 876053.
WHANGANUI TABLE TENNIS
What: Played at the Jubilee Stadium
When: Monday & Friday 9am-12 noon.
Monday & Wednesday evening 7pm-10pm.
Details: Fees: $5.00 a session (bats available). All ages and levels welcome just come along. Further details contact Jan Purvis 027 447 4312
WHANGANUI YOGA CENTRE
What: modern practice of ancient wisdom
When: Full timetable on Facebook Where: Level 3, 76 Guyton Street, 0226221711
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NITE
What: Open Mic, free, all welcome to perform or listen
When: Every second Tuesday 6.30 to 8.30pm
Where: Barracks Sports Bar Details: Txt Rik 021 0831 1279
WHAKATIPURANGA TE KAKANO
What: The Whanganui branch of the Maori Women’s Welfare League, Whakatipuranga te kakano invite waahine to our monthly hui. The Mā ori Women’s Welfare League, or Te Rōpū Wāhine Māori 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: 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, 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.
HEALING VOICES
What: Enjoy free flow vocal expressions and soundscapes. All welcome
When: Wednesdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm (school term) Where: St Andrew’s Hall, 1E Bell Street,
Details: Yee Ley 022 366 2346
VOCAL TONING MEDITATION
What: Practicing intoning of vowel sounds for your wellbeing When: Fridays 12pm to 1pm (school term)
Where: Ladies’ Rest Building, 75 St Hill Street
Details: Yee Ley 022 366 2346
“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 11.30am-12.30pm. 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, 9.30am-3.30pm. 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.