WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 19 May 2021
• Date: 19 May 2021

■ MAMMA MIA

What: Whanganui High School hits the Opera House stage, presenting Mamma Mia! - the stage musical.

When: Wednesday, May 19 to Friday, May 21 at 7pm; Saturday, May 22, 5pm.

Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House.

Details: Adult $20, Child/Student $15, Family (2A + 2C) $60.

■ TUI MOTU GROUP

What: With Liz Hickey rsj.

When: Wednesday, May 19, 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.

■ WHAT GIVES ENERGY & PURPOSE TO YOUR LIFE?

What: with Nicola Patrick. Nicola has worked across government, iwi, private enterprise and charity. She founded Thrive Whanganui in 2018 and has an environmental science degree. Her personal passion is strengthening a deep connection between people and the natural world.

When: Wednesday, May 19, 7-9pm. Koha.

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.

■ WHANGANUI FILM SOCIETY

What: A Matter of Life and Death (1946). David Niven plays a World War 2 fighter pilot caught between a black-and-white heaven and a glorious Technicolor earth in this compelling hybrid of romantic fantasy and wartime propaganda.

When: Monday, May 24, 7pm.

Where: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St.

Details: Members only. Membership can be purchased at the door starting from a 3-film sampler for $30, or go to www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz/whanganui.html for membership options.

■ OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT

What: Whanganui Osteoporosis Support Group meeting. Speaker this month is Clare Fearnley from Age Concern with some topics of interest to us. All welcome.

When: Tuesday, May 25, 2pm.

Where: Club Metro, Ridgway St.

Details: Secretary Roslyn on 3431495

■ RETREAT: INNER PEACE IN CHALLENGING TIMES

What: Introductory night. A 25 day Retreat in Daily Life, where we meet each Thursday night for 5 nights and the rest is done at home. The first night is an Introduction. From then, each meeting will involve silence, prayer of quiet, Scripture and sharing. You will be given an exercise to take home to pray and reflect on. Bring pen and notebook for journaling.

When: Thursday, May 27, 7-8.30pm.

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. $25 for 5 nights or koha. With Juliet Kojis and...