WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 07 April 2021
• Publication title: Whanganui Midweek

What: Alison Lewin shares her experience of working in rural Zimbabwe and reflects on how her world view has changed and what she has learned about resilience.

When: Wednesday, April 7, 7-9pm. Koha. Supper provided.

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

Details: To register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

■ SARJEANT GALLERY

What: Art Fix: An Impossible Bouquet. Join Assistant Curator Jessica Kidd for a walk around Tracy Byatt’s stunning Pattillo Project installation, crafted entirely from sugar.

When: April 8, 2-3pm

Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupo Quay.

Details: Free. Enquiries: 06 349 0506

■ MOVING WITH THE TIMES

What: Sharyn Underwood School of Dance celebrates 50 years

When: Saturday and Sunday April 10 and 11, 5pm.

Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House

Details: Ticket price (service fee $1 per ticket) Adult $18 Senior / Student $15.

■ FEIJOABULOUS 2021

What: Celebrate by singing, dancing and eating feijoas. Quiz, demo, competitions.

When: Sunday, April 11, 11am.

Where: Harakeke Room, WRRC

Details: Whanganui Environment Base 06 345 6000

■ COMMUNICATION FOR CONNECTION

What: 2-day workshop: From the tools & principles of Compassionate Communication (NVC), you will receive essential life skills for greater harmony and power in your life.

When: April 10 & 11.

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

Details: Contact Filipa Hope: filipahope@gmail.com

■ NZ SOCIETY of GENEALOGISTS

What: Speaker: Ray Seymour – “How to research New Zealand military history”. Individual research available before the meeting.

When: Monday, April 12, 6.30pm.

Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library

■ GREEN DRINKS

What: Dale Cobb, manager at the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre, will speak about current and shifting markets for recyclables and future possibilities for waste streams and the WRRC site.

When: Tuesday, April 13. Drinks from 5.30pm.

Where: Stellar

■ CREATIVITY WORKSHOP

What: An adventure to identify the 5 steps in the creative process.

When: Thursday, April 15, 7-8.30pm.

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

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

Details; $20 (for 4 nights).

■ PRIDE WEEK RESCHEDULED EVENTS

April 9, Bowls in Drag, 6pm; April 24, Pride Walk, 9.45am; April 24, Pride Party, 6pm.

■ COMMUNITY LITURGY

What: Choice

When: Sunday, April 18, 4-5pm.

Where: Josephite...