• Published date: 30 June 2021

■ U3A CINEMA GROUP

What: U3A Cinema Group is offering ‘First Cow’ for their June screening, a Western drama from the US.

When: Wednesday, June 30, 10.30am

Where: Embassy 3.

■ WHAT GIVES ENERGY AND PURPOSE TO YOUR LIFE?

What: With Cullinane College Students.

When: Thursday, July 1, 7-9pm.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.

Details: Koha. To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

■ DANCESPORT WANGANUI

What: AGM and monthly social dance. Ballroom, New Vogue, Latin, Social dances. Theme “Stars and Stripes”.

When: Sunday, July 4, AGM at 6pm then dance 7-9.30pm followed by supper.

Where: St Andrews Hall, Bell St.

Details: Members $5, Non-members $10. Information - Graeme 0274341823

■ THEOSOPHY WHANGANUI

What: One-day seminar with sessions ‘Value and approach to studying Theosophy’, ‘The Three fundamental propositions and focusing on the third in more depth’, ‘Cycles and Reincarnation’ with discussion. Plus local presentation by John Vorstemans and Renee Sell (National Pres & Vice Pres).

When: Sunday, July 4, 9am-4pm.

Where: Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, back river entrance in Awa room.

Details: Free. Enquiries to theosophywhanganui@gmail.com or txt 0212123819

■ DVD EVENING

What: The Public. An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.

When: Wednesday, July 7, 6.30pm. Koha.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.

Details: Koha. To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

■ THEOSOPHY WHANGANUI

What: Monthly presentation — ‘Grief’, an informal facilitated discussion.

When: Sunday, July 11, 2pm.

Where: Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, back river entrance in Awa room.

Details: Free. Enquiries to theosophywhanganui@gmail.com or txt 0212123819

■ COASTAL PLANTING

What: Castlecliff Coast Care /WDC Community Planting Day. About three hours working together planting Spinifex on the fore dune, lunch provided. Dress for the weather, jacket, hat and strong shoes, bring a spade.

When: Sunday, July 11, starting at 10.30am, meet at Morgan St carpark.

Details: Contact Graham for information, 027 222 8378

■ GREEN DRINKS

What: Come along to meet and mix with other sustainably/environmentally-minded individuals, businesses and organisations in Whanganui. Check our Facebook page for updates on this months speaker.

When: Tuesday, July 13, from 5.30pm.

Where: Stellar Restaurant & Bar.

■ CREATIVE CARD-MAKING

What: Suitable for beginners and regular crafters alike.

When: Saturday, July 17, 10am-12.30pm...