Forbes Hall Health Equipment Loaner Program (HELP): Volunteers Needed

Did You Know?

TICA provides a wide assortment of health equipment for islanders’ use. Everything from crutches to hold bards to wheelchairs are stored at Forbes Hall and lent out if needed. HELP is managed by the Forbes Hall Health Services Committee and headed up by chief HELP’er David Reay.

The equipment has been gathered over the years by the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department, the past Seniors’ Committee of TICA, and the Forbes Hall Health Services Group.

Can you help?

We are looking for two HELP’ers to work with David in loaning out the equipment and being on-site for returns and intakes of donated items.

What would the volunteer role look like?

Meet people at the hall, get them the appropriate piece of equipment for their needs and document the loan.

· Receive and process new donations.

· Document the return of loaned items and get them stored appropriately.

As this job would be shared by David and two other volunteers, the hours would be few, but you would be required to stay in contact with the HELP Group and attend to the program as needed.

Please contact either David Reay at davidreay@telus.net or Ann Dickie at info@forbeshall.ca

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Thanks

TICA Board

Propane and Fuel Update

Our Propane Pump is fixed and ready to go.

Fuel Pump is being serviced next week it will be up and running on Thursday Jan 23, 2026.

Thanks for your patience

Thetis Island Marina Staff

Cool Girls Nature Club

Hey women,

The Cool Girls Nature Club is meeting tomorrow

Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

at Sunrise Point Road 

This is a very low-key gathering. Come sit on the beach, drink your tea, breathe some ocean air…or dip, swim, paddle, float, or just watch.

Wetsuit, bathing suit, nature suit.... all are welcome.

Your presence is perfect exactly as it is.

This is simply a way for women of all ages, shapes, and sizes to gather outdoors for a little relaxed, non-pressured fun. And honestly… why not jump in the ocean while we’re at it? Bring swim boots and gloves if you have them.

If you’d like to join but the timing doesn’t work, please let me know. If enough people  need a different time, I’m very happy to accommodate.

Hope to see you, even if it’s just toes in the sand.

Warmly,

Elite

The Ripple - Jan 2026 Issue

Hello Thetis Islanders,
Happy New Year!

The January issue of The Ripple is here! This month, we’re highlighting our new learning badge program, a fun way to explore and engage with nature, and debunking myths about native honeysuckle, showing why it’s a true friend to our ecosystems.

Check it out here: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/the-ripple-jan-2026

Warmly,

Charlotte

ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

Ferry: No Dangerous Goods Today

NO dangerous Goods this Thursday, Jan 15th

Cheers

Sharon

Property Assessments

Has anyone else been hit hard for their 2026 property assessment? We’ve been assessed a 92% increase since 2022. It’s outrageous.
I wonder if the community together would make an impact , rather than individually?

If you’d like to contact me to chat please email leblancjennifer24@gmail.com
Thanks

Soup’s On: Wednesday, January 14th 2026

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu:

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup DF

Choice of: Chicken Broth GF or Vegetarian Broth GF 

Optional Toppings: Pumpkin Seed Topper and/or Sour Cream

Buttermilk Cornbread with butter and honey

Assorted Cookies and Treats

Teas and Coffee

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. As all change must be counted and rolled.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the Library.

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

Kids in Action

Hello to all parents/caregivers on Thetis,

If you have a child/ren from ages 6-12 yrs old they are invited to a brand-new program on Thetis called Kids In Action (KIA Klub)!

KIA Klub provides the opportunity for children to play fun active games in a gym setting. We also have a five-minute time of devotion for encouragement!

KIA Klub will be held at the Capernwray gym every Tuesday after school beginning January 27 through to May 5.

We will have an information meeting at the hall on Thursday, January 15th at 2:30 pm. We would love input to determine the exact time of this program! For more information, please call Karl or Ana Kruse at (604) 223-7727.

Cell Signal Booster

I imagine that we are not the only ones who are struggling with unusable cell phone signal at their place. I thought I could solve this by buying a cell signal booster from Temu, advertised as being compatible with Canadian cell networks. This was not true. 

I am hoping that there is someone on the island who has found a decent cell signal booster at a reasonable price. Perhaps if you have you could post your suggestion on e-spokes so we can all learn about it. 

Otherwise please email me at d-fordATshawdotca.

Cool Girls Nature Club

Have you ever wanted to belong…but never quite fit in?

Maybe the club just wasn’t cool enough for you.

Or maybe you weren’t cool enough for the club.

Either way, here we are.

New "Cool Girls Nature Club," is a simple, drop-in get-together for women who enjoy being by the water and being together.

Some of us swim.

Some float or wade.

Some dip toes or do a five-second dip.

Some sit on a bench with tea, encourage the crazy ones, and chat.

All of that counts.

Cold water dipping can be healthy, invigorating, and surprisingly fun—and it’s even better when we’re doing it together. This is about fresh air, movement, laughter, encouragement, and sharing time outside with other women.

Wetsuits, bathing suits, or nature suits.

Experienced swimmers and first-timers welcome, all levels of fitness.

Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. 

Location changes depending on wind and tides.

A Friday e-spokes email will share that week’s spot.

Drop in when you can. Stay as long as you like.

Questions?

Email me or call

Elite 250-533-9347

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

Wanted Natural Fibre Clothing

Hello, Fellow Islanders,

Athenia and I are making a commitment this year to dress more intentionally in natural fibers, honoring both our bodies and the Earth. In that spirit, we’re reaching out to our community with a small request. We are looking for natural fiber clothing that you may no longer wear, have grown out of, or simply don’t know what to do with. 

We welcome pieces in:

Plant fibers: linen, hemp, cotton, ramie, or jute

Animal fibers: wool (including merino), alpaca, cashmere, mohair

Natural fiber blends: wool/cotton, hemp/cotton, or other combinations.

We’re especially drawn to clothing in earth-based, muted, or natural colors, and we’d love small or large sizes, even slightly shrunk wool sweaters can be perfect for Athenia! Or men's wool sweaters for me.

Our hope is to give these items a new home, keeping them in use rather than letting them sit in a closet. If you have any natural fiber clothing you’d like to pass along, we would be so grateful to take it off your hands.

Thank you for helping us honor the planet, our bodies, and the beautiful practice of sharing within our community.

With gratitude,

Elite & Athenia & Sparkles (Because Sparkles is included in everything we do).

Elite 250-533-9347

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is not available on Tuesday.

Celine