WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 17 February 2021
• Date: 17 February 2021

What: 8 week beginners course — to maintain strength and develop more flexibility, resilience and composure, developed by a male teacher specifically for men.

When: Starts Wednesday, February 17, 6-7.15pm.

Where: Inner Light Yoga, Harrison St Hall.

Details: $80. Phone 022 622 1711.

TUI MOTU GROUP

What: Tui Motu, an Independent Catholic Magazine, will challenge us to look at social, ecological and spiritual values. Contribute to the discussion — inter-church and inter-faith dialogue is welcomed. With Liz Hickey rsj.

When: Wednesday, February 17, 4.30-5.45pm.

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

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

CARITAS LENTEN DISCUSSION GROUP

What: This ecumenical group meets weekly. Based on the Sunday readings during Lent, the programme is entitled A New Way Forward, exploring new and better ways of living as one human family.

When: 2pm on Thursdays beginning on February 18 for six weeks.

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

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

LYRIC SINGERS

What: Lyric singers restart rehearsals on Thursday, February 18, meeting at 7.30pm at St Andrews Church, Glasgow St. Anyone interested in joining the choir should contact musical director Joanna Love on 0220259731.

SPIRITUAL BANANA

What: Joanna Simmons presents an existential exploration of faith, death, life and meaning with original music, physical comedy and whimsical witticisms, such as “Bogan Yoga”, “Doubtful Yuppies” and “Eat, Sleep, Pray, Repeat”.

When: Friday, February 19, 7.30pm.

Where: Whanganui Repertory Theatre, Ridgway St.

Details: Ticket price: service fee $1 per ticket. General Admission $25, Group 6+ $18.

TIBETAN LAMA VISIT

What: Celebrating Tibetan New Year with a teaching from visiting Tibetan Lama, Geshe Dhonam. Buddhism in the tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

When: Saturday, February 20, at 10am-noon and 2-4pm. Also Sunday at 10am for a one hour Q&A session.

Where: Trashi Chang Chup Ling Buddhist Centre at 7 Waitote St in Castlecliff. Limited space so ring Paul Jacobsen on 0275545543 if you are keen to attend.

POULTRY CLUB

What: Speaker to talk on Introduction to Poultry Keeping.

When: Saturday, February 20. midday-12.40pm cuppa and sale birds followed by talk. All welcome, including beginners.

Where: Mathieson St hall.

Details: $2 door charge.

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