Whanganui happenings

• Published date: 24 May 2023

What: Rotary Club of Whanganui monthly drop-in book sales. Fiction and autobiographies/ biographies available

When: Wednesday, May 24 and every third Wednesday of each month

Where: Church Hall, All Saints Church, Whanganui East

Other: All books $2

DVD EVENING- TEMPLE GRANDIN

What: A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry

When: Wednesday June 7, 6.30pm

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce

Cost: Koha entry

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

Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz

QUIET DAY FOR THE CRETIVE SOUL

What: Four Reflective Mondays left to explore, nourish and enjoy your creativity within this peaceful environment. Topics include Mandalas, Drawing, Painting, Book/Journal making, Collage, Crafts etc. BYO lunch and basic art supplies.

When: Monday June 12, 10am — 2.30pm,

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.

Cost: Koha entry

To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au. Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz

WHANGANUI DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

What: Speaker Warwick Bullen of Chubb Medical Alarms talking about Medical Alarms.

When: Saturday May 27 3pm-5pm.

The Barracks Sports Bar

170 Saint Hill Street Whanganui.

Details: email wanganuidnz@gmail.com, call( 06) 281-3195 or

022-087-1165.

MARTON ARTS AND CRAFT

What:Makers’ Market & Pop-up Cafe

When: Saturday, May 27, 10am — 2pm

Where: 16 Grey Street, Marton. Arts and Craft

COMMUNITY HOUSE:

What: Exploring Calm: A relaxed group where we explore different ways of finding calm. This can involve meditation, mindful movement, body scanning and group discussions.

When: Mondays: 9.30am — 11am

Where: At Balance, Community House, Level 1, 60 Ridgway St, Whanganui

What: Splash Centre: your chance to have a swim, gym, sauna, spa and talk about physical wellbeing. Meet in the foyer at 10am to be included in free access.

When:Thursdays: 10am — 11.30am

Where: Splash Centre, 220 London Street, Springvale, Whanganui

What:Artistic Expression: Join our art therapist and our crafty, arty staff and explore expressing yourself through art using various mediums.

When:Thursdays: 1-3pm

Where: At Balance, Community House, Level 1, 60 Ridgway St, Whanganui

What: Thursday Night Activities: An evening social & activities group which varies from week to week.

When: Thursdays: Doors open at 5pm and starts at 5.30pm

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