TICA Information Meeting: Saturday, October 18th 1:00 PM – Forbes Hall

Please join us as we share what the Thetis Island Community Association is planning for Forbes Hall, and what has been happening there this past year.

There will be time to share ideas and concerns with the board.

As Forbes Hall Community Centre is for the use and enjoyment of all Thetis Island islanders, your ideas and thoughts about the hall are important!

All members of the Thetis Island Community are welcome to attend.

Agenda Items

· Membership Update, Orientation Tours, Evolution of the Board, 2026 AGM

· Solar Panel Project

· Solar Panel Financial Update, Openable Wall Repair, Capital Project Plans and Wish List

· Environmental Ideas and Initiatives

· Pre-school Activity, Hallowe’en Event

· Christmas Market, Holiday Concert, Food Services / Soup’s On

· Merchandise, 2026 Calendar

· Health Services Update, Health and Fitness - Leaders

· Quarterly Update, Volunteers for the Editorial Committee

Ideas and Concerns: Public

Close of Agenda

Orientation Tour

TICA Board

Habitat for Humanity Pop-Up Donation Drop Event

Help support local affordable housing projects and waste reduction this fall by attending a Habitat for Humanity Pop-Up Donation Drop event!

Donate your new or gently-used building materials or clean, good-working condition appliances and home décor to Bings Creek Recycling Centre from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on one of the following dates:

- October 18

- November 15

For a complete list of accepted materials, visit: https://www.habitatmvi.org/restore/donate-household-g

TIRRA Executive

Needed - Ride to Duncan - Friday

Hi,

Looking for a ride to Duncan on Friday. Preferably in the morning. 

Need to pick up my truck from shop.

Call 250 246-4968 or text 250 710-5801.

Thanks,

Jamie

Weekly Pub Specials

Come on down to the pub for delicious scratch made soup and sandwiches.

This week's sandwiches are:

Pastrami on Rye with Swiss cheese, dijon, sliced pickles, lettuce & mayo on marble rye

Smoked turkey breast with havarti cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, mustard and mayo on focaccia bread

New York Deli with Genoa Salami, Porchetta, Italian ham, tomato, lettuce, provolone cheese and pepperoncini peppers on a pretzel hoagie bun

Classic ham salad with mayo, relish, mustard, onion and celery on a brioche bun

Veggie with cucumber, tomato, marinated artichoke hearts and pesto infused goat's cheese on focaccia

Soups will change daily and can be served with the sandwiches or separately.

Our bar is fully stocked, and we look forward to seeing you in the pub soon!

Thetis Marina Pub
250-246-3464

For Sale: 2022 MacBook Air and AirPods 4

For sale: 2022 MacBook Air in excellent condition

(Reposted to correct an error — it’s a 2022 model, not 2002!)

A great opportunity to get a recent MacBook Air, used but in more or less perfect condition. Will leave this open to Thetis residents for a few days before advertising more widely. Research suggests $950 is a great price for this, so that’s non-negotiatiable. Could deliver on Thetis.

Specifications:

• MacBook Air M2 2022, colour ‘Midnight’.
• Apple M2 chip with 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine
• 16GB unified memory
• 512GB SSD storage (double the standard for this model)
• 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone
• 1080p FaceTime HD camera
• MagSafe 3 charging port
• Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
• I don’t have the original charger but will supply the solid, reliable USB-C one I’ve been using
• Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
• No box
• Text or call Adam (Sandell) on (250) 802-2418.

For sale: brand new AirPods 4 (with active noise cancellation)

The box has been opened but they are brand new, unused, and haven’t been near an ear. 

These have Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Live Translation (!), USB-C and wireless charting: they’re the open-fit (no silicone eartips) ones.

These cost C$249 + tax (i.e. $279) new: they’re yours for $210. 

Text or call Adam (Sandell) on (250) 802-2418.

Soup’s On: Wednesday, October 15th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:

Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup (veg)

Sourdough Seed Bread

Baked Treats

Coffee, Teas, etc.

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than loonies and toonies. All change must be counted and rolled, and it’s work that we would like to do less of J

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in our designated quiet room, the Boardroom.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. 

Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

Notice: Wednesday’s Health Talk Starting at 1:30 (.5 hr earlier than previously posted)

Health Talk time change starting 30 minutes earlier

Our speaker Angela needs to catch the 3:10 return ferry tomorrow.

To allow enough time to give her talk and field questions, it is necessary to start earlier.  

Apologies for the late notice.

Wednesday October 15th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Forbes Hall 

Speaker: Angela Eykelbosh, PhD, Environmental Health Scientist, Island Health

As our climate becomes warmer and drier, the increased frequency of droughts and wildfires will have implications for air quality both inside and outside our homes. This session will provide an overview of recent climate projections for Thetis Island and Penelakut and will discuss the implications for respiratory health. We will discuss some practical options for reducing exposure to particulate matter, using tools such as low-cost sensors, air cleaners (including DIY air cleaners), and clean wood burning practices.

A presentation of the Forbes Hall Health Services Group. For more information please contact:

David Reay 

778-899-3216 or davidreay@telus.net

Dangerous Goods

There will be Dangerous Goods to Thetis Only, this Thursday.

Cheers,

Sharon

TIRRA General Meeting - Saturday, November 15th , 2:00 pm, Forbes Hall

The Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association (TIRRA) General Meeting will be held on November 15^th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Forbes Hall.

The meeting is open to all members and the general public.

TIRRA Board

Ride Share Offer Oct. 21st

I am offering a ride share to Nanaimo airport or BC Ferries Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay on Tuesday Oct 21 AM. 

Maximum 3 passengers. 

Contact Paul Duncan 250-246-6623 after Oct 17 for details.

Coupon Book Fundraiser

Hi Everyone! 

This is Caleb Galbraith. I’m a grade 12 student at Duncan Christian School.
Until October 22nd, DCS is selling coupon books as a fundraiser for our grade 12 Mexico missions’ trip, and I was wondering if anyone would like to contribute?

Each book contains over $4,000 in savings at businesses in the Duncan, North Cowichan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, and Parksville area. Each book will cost $35 to purchase.

Here’s a link to the coupon book to see if it would be helpful to you.

https://online.fliphtml5.com/brfqs/hdcv/#p=1

If you’re interested, please contact me at cgalbs30@icloud.com

Payment by cheque, cash or e-transfers are welcome. Once I receive payment then I can pick up the book from school and deliver it to Thetis Island.

Thanks,

Caleb G

Health Talk Series #2 - Climate Change & Respiratory Health

Wednesday October 15th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Forbes Hall

Speaker: Angela Eykelbosh, PhD, Environmental Health Scientist, Island Health

As our climate becomes warmer and drier, the increased frequency of droughts and wildfires will have implications for air quality both inside and outside our homes. This session will provide an overview of recent climate projections for Thetis Island and Penelakut and will discuss the implications for respiratory health. We will discuss some practical options for reducing exposure to particulate matter, using tools such as low-cost sensors, air cleaners (including DIY air cleaners), and clean wood burning practices.

Dr. Eykelbosh is an environmental health and knowledge translation scientist, previously working at the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health and BCCDC. She holds a PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Studies, as well as previous degrees in physiology and toxicology. She is also an alumna of the Bridge program at UBC, an interdisciplinary research training program that unites public health, engineering, and policy. Her areas of interest include land-water-climate interactions, the environmental health implications of climate change and environmental public health emergency preparedness and response.

A presentation of the Forbes Hall Health Services Group. For more information please contact:

David Reay

778-899-3216 or davidreay@telus.net