WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
Published date | 09 February 2022 |
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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