WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
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POWHER TO BREAKTHROUGH
What: Women’s conference for all ages, speaker Viv Liebeeit, Senior Pastor Annesbrook Church, Nelson Viv moves powerfully under the Holy Spirit in the gift of prophecy and teaching, bringing breakthrough in many lives to the glory of God.
When: May 4, 9am-3pm Where: Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St, Whanganui Register today: www. riversidechristianchurch.org.nz phone 06 345 7064
KERBSIDE RECYCLING
What: Community information session
Council’s waste team will explain how the new recycling system will work
When: Thursday, May 2, 10am Where: Gonville Library
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WHANGANUI
What: “Write for Rights” Amnesty International’s Campaign for human rights.
When: Thursday, May 9, 12 noon to 2pm and July 11, September 12 and 14
Where: Gonville Library, 44 Abbot St, Gonville
Details: Join members of our group writing and /or signing letters or emails, asking for justice for people from around the world whose human rights have been violated (arrested for campaigning against injustices, imprisoned and sentenced often without trial, tortured/solitary confinement). Amnesty’s campaign has resulted in the release of many peaceful activists worldwide, justice delivered and lives changed. Contact 022 602 0095
A DAY WITH C S LEWIS
What: Best known as the author of the Narnia Chronicles, Clive Staples Lewis was a British writer, literary scholar, and Anglican lay theologian — a man who went from being an atheist to a Christian. We will explore some of the ideas covered by him in the more than 30 books he wrote.
When: Saturday, May 4, 10am-2pm Please bring your lunch. Cost: $20 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
CREATIVE CARD MAKING
What: Suitable for beginners and regular crafters alike.
When: Saturday, May 11, 10am12.30pm or 1.30-3.30pm, with Julia Martin
Cost: $10 — bookings essential 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
CARING FOR THOSE CARING FOR OTHERS
What: Care is the matrix that holds us together, one with another. So come, enjoy and explore in the company of others, along your care journey.
All welcome. Lunch provided, please indicate dietary needs when booking. When: Saturday, May 18, 10am2.30pm with Merita Holder and Maree Hickey rsj
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
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 St, Whanganui Phone 06 3479430
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP
Fridays: Gonville Library Meeting Room 12.30pm
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 8.30pm
Where: The Grand Hotel (Corner Bar)
Details: Txt Rik 021 0831 1279
DEADLINE
Deadline for listings in Happenings is noon on Fridays prior to publication, subject to space being available
CREATIVE FIBRE WHANGANUI
What: Spin, knit or Weave wool or other Fibres.
When: Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm, Wednesday 9.30am-1pm. Where: 92 Peat St, 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 7pm-10pm.
Details: Fees: $5 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.
“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 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 $5. Contact Lynette 062130359 or 0274596388
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 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 / 06- 344 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: $15 per person.
WHANGANUI KARAOKE CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, midday to 5pm. Where: St John’s Club, Glasgow St. Details: Lorraine McDonnell 027 710 0051
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: Contact 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.
WHANGANUI TOASTMASTERS
What: People gain confidence, communication and leadership skills. When: The 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm. Where: Salvation Army Centre, 4 Indus St.
WHANGANUI WOMEN’S CLUB
What: Bolivia on Wednesdays $3. Bridge on Thursdays $4. When: Weekly at 1.15pm. Where: 39 Ingestre St. Details: Contact Barbara 021 717 196 (Bridge)a.
YOGA AND PILATES WITH EDDY
Wednesday: 6pm Vinyasa Flow. Friday: 6pm Pilates. Sunday: 9.30am Yoga Flow. Monday: 4pm Yin Yoga. Where: Hakeke St Community Centre, 65 Hakeke St.
Details: Contact Eddy eddylicious@yahoo.com,
YOGA CLASSES
What: Yoga in a warm room with friendly people.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30-6.45pm.
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 256 Wicksteed St.
Details: $10 per class. Contact: Kathy — email kgreensides@hotmail.com.
TAI CHI QI GONG
What: Slow, gentle movement and breath for health, vitality and relaxation
When: Lunchtime class every Wednesday 12-1pm $10 Where: Whanganui Yoga Centre, Level 3, 76 Guyton Street Contact Martin 0226221711
WHANGANUI YOGA CENTRE
What: modern practice of ancient wisdom
When: Full timetable on Facebook Where: Level 3, 76 Guyton Street, 0226221711