WINGS has an Events Planning Group that organises events and outings for the members.
If you like organising events and would like to join our group, we would love to have you. It's a wonderful way to meet like-minded people and have some fun. Otherwise, please feel free to share ideas with us.
Contact the WINGS office on 09 430 3221 or 021 0829 0683 or email wingsnz@hotmail.com
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Restaurant Night
Date: Friday, 13th October 2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: Local Talent Taverna
Address: 99 Cameron St., Whangarei
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Come along for another chance to enjoy some Greek food.
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​Register on-line or phone the WINGS office if you'd like to meet up with WINGS' friends and partners. Non members also welcome just let the office know so that we can book tables together.
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Contact office at 09 430 3221/021 0829 0683 for more information.
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Challenging Walk
Date: Thursday, 26th October 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Meeting place: Aquatic Centre
Address: Ewing Road, Riverside, Whangarei
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Walk to the top of Parihaka​
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Meet at picnic table on the grass outside the swimming pool. Walk alongside River joining Ross Track returning via Dundas Road.
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A reasonable level of fitness is needed to tackle the many steps and paths. Remember suitable shoes, hat, sunscreen and water.
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Register on-line or at the office.
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Contact office at 09 430 3221/021 0829 0683 or Linda Sossenheimer at 0210300837 for more information.
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WINGS Quiz
Date: Saturday, 11th November 2023
Time: 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm
Venue: Onerahi Community Hall
Ticket: $25 each
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Table of 8 max.
General knowledge and trivia.
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Day at the Beach theme - you could come as a crab or mermaid!
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There will be prizes for best decorated table and costumes.
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Included:
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Prizes for the winning team
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Silent Auction of well-known artists’ work
Water-colour painting by Cecilia Price
Glass Vase by Keith Grinter
Pottery by Liane Blair
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Raffle prizes
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Food
chicken curry, vegetable curry, rice & dessert
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Just some reminders…
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Bring cash for Raffle tickets, buy answers, fun game, water, tea and coffee
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Bid at Silent Auction. Winner to pay by online banking, cash at Quiz or WINGS office
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No door sales
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BYO
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Contact office at 09 430 3221/021 0829 0683 for more information.
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​MONTHLY EVENTS and ACTIVITIES
Book Club
Date: 3rd October 2023 (first Tuesday of every month)
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Cafe Botannix (inside Palmers Garden Centre)
Address: Cnr of Water St & Central Ave., Whangarei
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We discuss books we have read. For further information please contact Kristin Kelly at kristin220@hotmail.com and Lindsey Shaw on lindseyshaw1q@gmail.com.
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WINGS Social Night
Date: Wednesday, 4th October 2023 (first Wednesday of every month)
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: Whangarei Women's Club, Corner of Rust Ave & Alexander St., Whangarei
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Guest speaker: Good Bitches Baking
Raffle prize: $50 Gift Voucher from Beauty on the Move
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A big thank you to all the WINGS members who regularly 'bring a plate' for our shared supper on Wednesday theme nights.
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*Free to all paid members. Entrance fee of $5 for non-members.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tai Chi
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Badminton Hall (Upstairs, opposite Mitre 10), 41 Porowini Ave., Morningside
Fees: $6 WINGS members and $10 non-WINGS members
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Join us for a fitness class with our trained instructor Janina. A popular low-impact exercise to suit everyone.
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CANCELLED until further notice.

Thursday Coffee
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: Sabio Coffee, 148 Lower Dent Street
Organiser: Lindsey Shaw (Ph. No. 021 136 7886)
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Let's catch up for a chat over a cup of tea/coffee or breakfast.
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Look for the WINGS sign on the table.
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ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME.

Friday Coffee
Date: Every Friday
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Venue: Sabio Coffee, 148 Lower Dent Street
Let's catch up for a chat over a cup of tea/coffee or breakfast. Amazing way to glide into the weekend.
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Some ladies meet for a walk before Friday morning coffee at Sabio Coffee if the weather is dry. There is no need to register, just turn up and take a chance.
Look for the WINGS sign on the table.
(If you choose to stay after 11:30 am please transfer yourself to a separate table.)
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ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME.
