WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
LATEST WANGANUI HARRIER CLUB
What: Opening day
When April 6, 1.30pm Where: Clubrooms, Victoria Park. Details: Come along to find out more or to register for the season. New members always welcome.
BRINE TO WINE 12km ROAD RACE
What: Individuals/teams When: April 7, 8.30am walkers, 9.15am runners
Where: Starts Gilberd Street, ends Silver Ball Sculpture Details: $15 adults, $10 U18, spot prizes, refreshments, all welocme
ASTRONOMY LECTURE
What: RASNZ 2024 Beatrice Hill Tinsley Series. Lecture by: Prof. Lisa Kaltenegger, Cornell University. Searching for Alien Earths.
When: Tuesday, April 2, 7pm Where: Davis Lecture Theatre. Whanganui Museum, Watt Street. All Welcome, Entry by Koha
MARTON HARVEST FESTIVAL
What: Food, drinks, stalls and music.
When: Sunday April 7 - 10am to 3pm
Where: Sir James Wilson Memorial Park
Organiser: Rangitikei District Council
UNIVERSITY OF 3rd AGE FILM SELECTION:
What: It must be Heaven (2019) A Palestinian man experiences heartbreak and joy as he travels from Parish to New York in an attempt to leave his homeland behind.
When: Wednesday, March 27 at 10.10 a.m.
Where: Embassy Three Enquiries: Julie 027 883 5352/Mari 027 356 2733
TUI MOTU GROUP
What: Where articles from the current Tui Motu magazine are explored and discussed. with Liz Hickey rsj
When: Wednesday, April 17, 4 – 5.15pm
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Register: Phone 345 5047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
DVD EVENING – FULL TIME (SUBTITLED)
What: After finally getting an interview for a job that will help her provide for her family, a woman must contend with a national transit strike. When: Wednesday, April 24, 6.30pm
Cost: Koha
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Register: Phone 345 5047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
QUIET DAY FOR THE CREATIVE SOUL
What: Six reflective Mondays to explore, nourish and enjoy your creativity within this peaceful environment. Topics include Mandalas, Drawing, Painting, Book/Journal making, Collage, Crafts etc.
Please bring your lunch and basic art supplies. with Tracey Young & Friends When: Monday 8 April, 10am – 2.30pm
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Register: Phone 345 5047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
REGULAR VOLUNTEER WHANGANUI
What: Supporting 98 not-for-profit organisations with volunteers. Here are some positions that are
available.
Urgent Job Vacancies: Transport Driver for Patients Team Manager Swimming Special Olympics
Youth Event Support
Dial the Newsreader Coastguard Radio Operator Unity Food Administrator Brass Whanganui Lawn Mower Team Member Wanganui Community Patrol Creative Space Board Members Environment Base Assistant Opera House – Backstage Crew Member
Whanganui Liaison Officers Canine Friends
Room 110, 1st Floor, Community House
60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui Phone 06 3479430
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS
First Group: Friday, Gonville Library meeting room, 12.30pm Second Group: Thursday, Quakers Meeting House 256 Wicksteed St, 7.30pm
Details: Ph 0508 425 266 or Email afgwhanganui@gmail.com
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NITE
What: Open Mic, Free, All welcome to perform or listen
When: Every second Wednesday 6.30 to 8.30
Where: The Grand Hotel (Corner Bar)
Details: Txt Rik 021 0831 1279
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.
WHANGANUI BLIND & PARTIALLY BLIND CRAFT GROUP INC.
What: For blind or visual
impairment.
When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
Contact: craft group co-ordinator Daveena 0272077947
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 7 pm - 10 pm.
Details: Fees: $5.00 a session (bats available)
All ages and levels welcome just come along.
Further details contact Jan Purvis 027 447 4312
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: 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
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
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
GET LISTED
Deadline for listings in Happenings is noon on Fridays prior to publication, subject to space being available
6.30pm (school term) Where: St Andrew's Hall, 1E Bell St, Details: Yee Ley 022 366 2348
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 2348
“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: 59 Victoria Ave 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.
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, 59 Victoria Avenue. 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. Call 062130359.