WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

Published date09 February 2022
LA FIESTA

What: A diverse range of events, shows, exhibitions and activities celebrating women in our community. For full details, pick up a Festival Guide from various places around town, including the i-Site, Paige’s Book Gallery, the libraries, and a host of other downtown locations including the Women’s Network. Or, you can download a virtual copy from the festival website at: https://lafiestanz.com

When: Starts on Friday and continues until March 13.

ART FIX

What: Join Greg Donson as he discusses the group exhibition ‘FINDERS’ which features artists utilising found materials, including work by Kirsty Lillico, Monique Lacey, Simon Ogden, Paul Cullen, Finn Ferrier and Wesley John Fourie.

When: Thursday, February 10, 2-3pm.

Where: Object Gallery at i-SITE, 38 Taupo Quay.

Details: Free — bookings essential — vaccine pass required. Enquiries — 06 349 0506.

WOMEN OF VALUE

What: A directed retreat. We are not often in a space of ‘being’- just me. Today is a time for being in that space, an opportunity to focus on being loved by God and responding to that love. With Grace Shaw

When: Saturday, February 12, 9.30am-2pm.

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

Details: $20. Please bring your lunch & vaccine pass. To register please call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

COMMUNITY LITURGY

What: Gifting Waters

When: Sunday, February 13, 4-5pm

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

Details: Vaccine pass required.

NZ SOCIETY of GENEALOGISTS

What: Whanganui Branch meeting — Masks and Vaccine passes required — Speaker: Megan Orme-Whitlock “Genetic Genealogy — getting the best from your DNA test”. Individual research available before the meeting.

When: Monday, February 14, 6.30pm

Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library.

TUI MOTU GROUP

What: With Liz Hickey rsj

When: Wednesday, February 16, 4-5.15pm

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

Details: Please bring your vaccine pass. To register please call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING — BEGINNERS COURSE FOR ADULTS

What: Introduction to dancing, with warm-up and basic steps/formations. Bring soft-soled shoes and bottled water, wear cool, loose-fitting clothing. A fun way to exercise.

When: Beginning Monday, February 21 from 8-9pm for 8 weeks, including a social dance on the final night.

Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Avenue, Wanganui.

Details: $50 for 8-week course. Vaccine pass required. Contact: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz or Tel...

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