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Looking for Accommodation
Monday, September 10, 2012 at 8:56PM Hi, my name is Ashley Heaslip and I am hoping to find a place on Thetis that might help me find a bit of rejuvenation and time for thought. I am from Vancouver and am currently completing my training in family medicine. House-sitting (including pet sitting!) would be wonderful, but if you also have an inexpensive rental, that would be wonderful too. Anytime between September 13 and 25 works for me.
Please reply to pegfrank@telus.net
Upper Body Workout Update...
Monday, September 10, 2012 at 8:53PM 
Upper Body Work-Out has good news! Tami August has agreed to join us every Monday from 10:00AM ~ 11:00AM to lead us in our workout at Forbes Hall.
So if you have health issues and need someone to help you out with a workout routine now is the time to join us.
Any Questions? phone Gloria at 250-3091.
Seeking Donations for the new Playground
Friday, September 7, 2012 at 7:46PM 
Great news - Thetis Elementary School will be getting a new playground this year!
The school was fortunate to be awarded a government grant for $50,000 to support the purchase and installation of a new playground to replace the condemned facilities. While this sounds like a huge amount of money, the cost of approved playground equipment, shipping and installation is rather exorbitant.
The Thetis Island Parents Association is asking the community to consider a one-time donation of any amount to help offset costs of the new playground, which is designed to serve all children in or visiting our community. Our ambitious goal is to raise up to $4,000 from the community in one month, which the parents will match. Please consider helping us in this once-in-a lifetime opportunity to create a unique gathering place for families that will be used for decades to come.
Donations can be made by cash or cheque to the Thetis Island Parents Association, Box 14-7. For information please contact TIPA Treasurer Ron Bannister. Thank you!
Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up on Thetis
Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 8:46PM 
Everyone is Welcome to join us...
at the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup on Thetis Island.
When: September 15, 2012 9:00AM until 12Noon
Meeting Point: Community Dock
Location for Clean up: Preedy Harbour and Telegraph Marina
Be Safe.
Thank you for your participation;
Contact:
Capt.Harjinder Jangu
Sr.Master Rte 20
BC Ferries
Help make roads safe for our kids...
Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 8:39PM 
If you are a BC Automobile Association member, you can pick up a road safety sign free from any BCAA location. The TIVFD will place them at appropriate spots on our roads if you drop yours off at the fire hall on Mission Road. Thanks!
http://www.bcaa.com/kidsplaying
Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department
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Extract from the BCAA website above:
More than 2,400 child pedestrians are seriously injured and approximately 30 are killed each year in Canada. Most of these injuries occur in September and October.
This back-to-school season, BCAA is offering "Slow Down, Kids Playing" signs, which can be displayed on residential properties. The signs are a reminder to drivers to pay close attention to their surroundings when driving through areas where kids are likely to be present.
Now available at all BCAA Service Centre locations across the province, the "Slow Down, Kids Playing" signs are free of charge for BCAA Members and only $5 for other B.C. residents.
Tips for drivers:
--Slow down and watch out for kids...
--Expect the unexpected...
--Let kids out on the side of the car closest to the sidewalk...
--Follow the rules of the road...
--Do not pass school buses when their red lights are flashing...
--Use extra caution in adverse weather conditions...
2012 Annual VIHA Flu Shot Clinic
Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 2:18PM 
The Annual VIHA Flu Shot Clinic on Thetis Island at Forbes Hall will be held on NOVEMBER 1st from 10:45AM thru 'til 12:45PM.
There will be a slight departure from our past rushed, 45 minute window for inoculations due to ferry schedules. This year the Flu Shot Clinic will run from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45, giving residents a choice of when to arrive to roll up your sleeve. As usual, the TIVFD First Responders will be on hand and the TIVFD Auxiliary will be offering refreshments after your inoculation. Please mark your calendar. We will be reminding you again closer to the date, but early planning means you wont miss out.
Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
SENIORS' DINNER SEASON BEGINS!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 8:09PM 
Reservations to be made by 5 PM Wednesday September 19th - send an email to donella123@aol.com or leave a note to Dee, Box 16-2. (You are responsible for payment once a reservation is made.)
Each 60+ senior may bring two guests. The cost is $18 paid at the door. Wine is $2.50 per glass. Liqueur and port also sold.
Menu to follow.
Soup's On ~ Meeting ~ Wednesday, Sept. 12 ~ 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 4:54PM 
Soup's On is ready to start serving the community, once again. This will be our fifth season.
An organizational meeting is being held on Wednesday, Sept. 12th at 10:00AM at Forbes Hall.
Anyone is welcome to come and help out this friendly team. The more cooks and helpers the better!
Come and join us and find out what we'll be up to this year.
Ann Dickie