WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 24 November 2021
• Publication title: Whanganui Midweek

● ADVENT REFLECTION

What: With Catherine Woodcock rks.

When: Saturday, November 27, 10am-3pm.

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

Details: $20. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au.

● FOUNDERS SOCIETY

What: Sarjeant House: Newly renovated into apartments but with enough original features to make it interesting. There is no parking available at the house but you can drive up to deposit those who cannot walk up the drive then park down on the street.

When: Sunday, November 28, 2pm.

Where: Sarjeant House, 47 Bell St.

Details: Cost: $5.

● SCHOLA SACRA CHOIR

What: “What Sweeter Music” – a programme of Christmas music including audience carols conducted by Iain Tetley with accompaniment by organist Jonathan Berkahn and soloists from the choir.

When: Saturday, December 4, 2.30pm.

Where: Christ Church, Wicksteed St, Whanganui.

Details: Tickets $20 full-price, $15 concession from the Royal Whanganui Opera House or at the door. U-18 free admission.

● TUI MOTU GROUP

What: With Liz Hickey rsj.

When: Wednesday, December 15, 4-5.15pm.

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

Details: $20. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au.

● MERI KIRIHIMETE – CHRISTMAS LITURGY

When: Sunday, December 19, 4-5pm.

(Please bring a non-perishable food item to assist those in need at this time.)

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

ON NOW

■ When visiting galleries, exhibitions and events, please adhere to level 2 requirements including scanning in and wearing a face mask.

● SARJEANT GALLERY

What: Star Gossage: He Tangata the People. Star Gossage’s (Ngati Wai, Ngati Ruanui) paintings emerge from her wahine (female) centred world. They express how people are interconnected; inseparable from wairua, whenua, whakapapa and whanau (spirit, land, ancestry and family).

When: Till February 6, 2022.

Where: Sarjeant on the Quay.

Details: Free.

● A GALLERY & GALLERY 85

What: Opening this week. In A Gallery & Gallery 85 – The Candlestick – a group show.

When: Viewing anytime online at a.gallery.nz. Gallery open Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 3pm, Friday 9am to 6.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am to 3pm. Also by appointment, and anytime when the flags are out.

Where: 85 Glasgow Street Art Centre.

● KNITTING DISPLAY

What: Knit & Be Calm. The display covers how knitting has regained a resurgence and is therapeutic. Also...