WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 04 May 2022
• Publication title: Whanganui Midweek

ESOL HOME TUTORS

What: Are you interested in other cultures and helping new migrants? Keen to teach English as a volunteer tutor? English Language Partners Whanganui is running a free volunteer ESOL home tutor training course.

When: Monday and Wednesday afternoons, beginning on Wednesday, May 18, from 1-4pm, and running until June 15.

Details: Contact Jane on 027 2555 654 or 06 345 1778 or email whanganui@englishlanguage.org.nz.

HOW FILMS IMPACT OUR SPIRITUALITY

What: Hope and Trust in the midst of confusion and COVID-19. A series of five films, one per week but could be viewed individually. Film 2: Children of Men.

When: Thursday, May 5, 7-9.30pm. Koha.

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

Details: With Marie Skidmore rsj. Vaccine pass still required.

LOCKETT GALLERY

What: Dougal MacPherson’s exhibition opening. Illustrator of Introducing Teddy, translated into 12 languages and nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Dougal posts artwork on his Instagram account @15mindrawings which will be in the exhibition running May-June.

When: May 1, 3pm.

Where: Lockett Gallery, 62 Guyton St.

THEOSOPHY WHANGANUI

What: Open public meeting with Zoom option. Starter question: “Do we understand the fuller context?” Can we be honestly cognisant of all aspects or do we conveniently ‘cherry-pick’ to pacify our personal paradigm, skewing the full learning opportunity?

When: Sunday, May 8 at 2pm.

Where: Community Arts Centre back river entrance in Awa Room.

Details: You can ‘Zoom’ in if that works better for you, and there is no cost (donation appreciated but not required). Let us know if you would like the zoom link email theosophywhanganui@gmail.com or check our Facebook page Theosophy Whanganui.

WHAT GIVES ENERGY AND PURPOSE TO YOUR LIFE?

What: With Te Ahi Kaa (Young adults from Palmerston North Diocese). Come and hear these young people tell of what has been the influence in their lives.

When: Wednesday, May 11, 7-9pm. Koha.

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

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

ON NOW

A GALLERY & GALLERY 85

What: In A Gallery – Prepare to meet your makers object art by Lauren Lysaght, Frances Stachl and Andrea du Chatenier. In Gallery 85 – In Residence (October – November 2020), photography by Brendan Kitto.

When: Opens on Friday. After that, Wednesday & Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, & Sunday 10am-4pm. Also by appointment, and any time when the flags are out. Viewing online at agallery.nz.

Where: 85 Glasgow Street Art Centre.

SARJEANT GALLERY

What: Genuine Article. Annie Mackenzie’s post-Tylee Residency exhibition, featuring woven works inspired by the paintings of Edith...