Knitting Craft Bee

Knitting Craft Bee every Friday from 2 until 4pm all welcome.

Your host this week is your baker extraordinaire, Gloria.
Hope to see you all there.

For info call 250-246-2469 or email sdrib@telus.net

Halloween Thanks!

Thanks to all that participated in Halloween at the Hall.
There were over 60 islanders that came out in costumes and community spirit making the evening a wonderful success.

Special thanks to all those that helped with decorating, contributing to the trick or treat line, carving pumpkins, setting up/cleaning up, running the bar, and bringing snacks to share. Yet another example of how generous and awesome our island community is!

A big thank you to TICA for use of the hall.

Looking forward to more community gatherings at the hall throughout the rainy months ahead.

Penelope Terry

Needed: Pick Up from Tall Tree

Anyone headed to Tall Tree in Chemainus with a pickup truck in the next few days?

I have a small bundle of metal siding flashings. 10' long, but not too heavy.

Thanks,

Jim Moloney
6045341635
jimolo46@gmail.com

Needed: Pickup from Tall Tree

Anyone headed to Tall Tree in Chemainus with a pickup truck in the next few days?

I have a small bundle of metal siding flashings. 10' long, but not too heavy.

Thanks,

Jim Moloney
6045341635
jimolo46@gmail.com

Need Ride to Nanaimo ASAP - Engine Emergency

Hello Friends.

I was wondering if anyone is going to Nanaimo. I need to take my 6hp 4 stroke engine to Dreamers Marine for them to take a look at under warranty as I’m having engine issues and need to get it looked at ASAP so I can move my sailboat back to Thetis island.

I will have to go to my sailboat at Kinsmen beach in Chemainus and unlock my engine and take it off my sailboat.

Please send me a msg or call or text 250-436-1006

Thanks,

Jasmine

Chrysler Jeep Battery Fire Recall

More than 375,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids are being recalled over a battery fire risk, including nearly 21,000 vehicles in Canada.

The Canadian recall impacts Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid models from 2022 to 2025 and Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrids from 2021 to 2025

The batteries were manufactured by Samsung SDI America, based in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Owners of the vehicles — which include certain Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles with model years between 2020-2025 and some Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs with model years from 2022-2026 — are being advised to park the vehicles outside and away from structures until a remedy for the problem is determined.

Vehicle owners should also avoid charging the vehicles because the risk is reduced when the battery is depleted, according to the company.

The number for the recall is 68C and owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Owners can also check Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Soup's On ~ Today (Wed, Nov 5) 11:30am until 1pm

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

Menu:
Chicken Noodle Soup
Vegetable Noodle Soup
Cheesy Biscuits
Assorted Treats
Coffee & Teas

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.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s 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

Hul'qumi'num Language and Salish Art Class

November 21st, 2025: 11am to 2 pm Forbes Hall

It is common manners that when you go to a foreign country, you make an effort to learn how to say hello and a few simple phrases in the local dialect. The same standard applies to our local indigenous communities. Being able to greet people and say thank you' in the Hul'qumi'num language is an important way to show respect.

As a reconciliation component of this year's Health talk program, we are excited to host Philomena Williams and Stuart Pagaduan for a combined introductory Hul'qumi'num language and Coast Salish art class.

T’uwahwiye’ (Philomena Williams) is a respected Cowichan (Quw’utsun’) Elder from Coast Salish territory on Vancouver Island, B.C. A cultural knowledge keeper and protocol guide, she shares teachings with care—supporting Hul’q’umi’num’ language use, song, story, and the practices that uphold respect, relationship, and community wellness.

Stuart Pagaduan is an accomplished Coast Salish artist and educator. His works are on display in numerous galleries. His art class provides an introduction to Coast Salish Art and the traditions it celebrates.

Cost is $40 and includes a light lunch provided by Forbes Hall Food Services (if cost is a barrier, please reach out to me or any Health Group member)

Agenda:

11am: Group A - Language, Group B - art

Noon - Lunch

1pm - Group A - Art, Group B - language

(Each group will have a maximum of 15 people)

For any questions, or to reserve a spot, please contact davidreay@telus.net

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 15th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Forbes Hall. The meeting is open to all members and the general public. An agenda for the meeting will be posted next week.

TIRRA Board

Holiday Concert, December 6

Saturday, December 6, 3PM at Forbes Hall

We still have some room for entertaining acts, like a poem, a musical offering, a short skit...

Email Margaret, slowrando@yahoo.ca, to secure your spot in the concert line-up.

The festivity and goodwill begin at 3:00 and will include song singing and of course goodies that you are welcome to bring to share with everybody.

See you there!

Ferry Update: Dangerous Goods

There are no scheduled Dangerous Goods this Thursday.

Cheers,

Sharon

New Times for Post Office

There have been a number of requests for the Post Office to extend its hours to 5:30 PM so people coming off the five o'clock ferry from work can pick up their mail during the week. We have got permission to do this, and the new hours are posted below.

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday: 1000 AM to 0530 PM (closed 1200-1230 for lunch)

Saturday: 1030 AM to 0530 PM

Closed holidays

TDG Thursdays: Some TDG (Dangerous Goods) Thursdays we may be gone for about 20 minutes around 1100 to get the mail at the ferry to help the deliverer get back on the ferry.

Services

All regular postal services except bill payments and any type of money transfer. We do not have the resources to offer this service.

Red Drop Box and Post Office Boxes

Mail is sorted into the Post Office boxes between 0900 and 1000 AM each morning.
If you want your mail to go out on a given day have it in the red box before 0900 or bring it down to the Post Office before 1100 AM

EXCEPTION: Mail is picked up at 0900 AM on Friday, therefore it you wish your mail to go out Friday get it into the Post Office (NOT the red box) before 0530 PM Thursday

Mail and Parcels

According to regulations we are only supposed to keep mail and parcels for 2 weeks then we are to send it back. Obviously, we have not been doing that. If you are going to be away longer than 2 weeks, please let us know length of time so we can hold your mail. Depending on the length of time there could be a fee charged for parcels.

Please bring parcel tags to facilitate retrieving your parcels.

If you choose to put your on-island letters in the drop box, please advise the people you are leaving them for that they are there. If you want the post office to distribute your on-island letters, put them in the red mailbox. The Post office will NOT be checking the drop box. We take no responsibility for the use of the drop box.