SPU News

Keen watchers of eSPOKES Thursday morning may have noticed the absence of Mike Skene from the list of current members. This was to create space to acknowledge his recent promotion to Deputy Lead.

Please reach out to congratulate him or inquire about SPU operations for those contemplating joining us.

Thanks
Jim Moloney

Yoga Saturday 10am @ Forbes Hall

Last class for a little while, will post on e-spokes when classes begin again -
Teaching slow Vinyasa flow this Saturday at 10am

We’ll be linking full body movement with breath, creating a moving meditation, brightening your mind, body and heart

kareneroff@gmail.com
778 688 4102

Looking forward to seeing you on your mats
Karen

House Concert - VINTA

We're excited to host a cozy house concert here on Thetis Island with VINTA, an award-winning chamber-folk group passing through on their West Coast tour.

Thursday, April 16

Doors at 7pm

Music 7:30 to 9:30pm

It'll be a relaxed, living room-style evening of music. This one's a bit special. It’s a window into White family history with longtime friends, and some incredible musicians. We’re really glad to have them here.

Sliding scale:

Adults $20 to 30
Youth $5 to 15

To reserve a spot:
Fill out the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/rBV4MagzfnXRBqcA8

For e-transfer, please include "Thetis Island" in the note and please send the appropriate amount to emilynstam@gmail.com

Memorial - Michael Philip

“It’s not Mike… it’s Michael.”

We can still hear his voice—half serious, half laughing—whenever someone forgot to say his name in full. That was Michael. Full of character, always smiling, and never without a story to share.

He loved football. He loved his family deeply. And we all knew that if he wasn’t at the pub, he was with his dad or his sister in Nanaimo. In recent years, he made his home on his sailboat at the marina—a place he truly loved. Thetis Island wasn’t just where he lived, it was where he belonged.

Michael was a constant presence, a true friend, and part of the heart of the marina. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled. Seeing his boat now, and feeling his absence, is something we carry together.

Please join us

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

April 16

2:00 – 5:00 PM

As we gather to remember our friend, share stories, and raise a glass—just as he would have done for all of us.

Rest in Paradise

Michael James Philip

June 24, 1958 – March 30, 2026

Water On and Dishes in the Sink…

On Thursday at 2:00 pm we received a notification that the emergency water shut off had been employed at Forbes Hall.

It was discovered that the dish sink in the main kitchen had been left “on”, and there were dirty dishes in the sink. The faucet has a main tap and individual hot and cold taps.
 

The Main Kitchen is for large group cooking and commercial uses, with all dishes going through the sanitizer during prep and service, while the Beverage Station is intended for casual use with the sanitizer being used as the dish trays fill during the week,

A volunteer was called out to remedy the situation, and then another volunteer will be needed to move the dishes to the Beverage Station, hand wash them, readying them for sanitizing.

As there was no scheduled use of the hall at that time, so no way for us to contact the users directly.

Forbes Hall runs beautifully by users caring for it with respect.

If you need an orientation, for use of the kitchens and hall, please contact info@forbeshall.ca to arrange a time.

TICA Board

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10 to 1

Salad greens
Pea and sunflower shoots
Beets
Rutabaga
Cabbage
Radish
Parsley & Cilantro
Sprouting broccoli
Spinach
Eggs
Sausages
Dumplings
Kombucha

Coming soon...arugula and rhubarb.

With thanks, 

Jollity Farmers

Caution! Hanging Branch - Foster Point Road

There's the mother of all widow-makers dangling from a tree on the east side of Foster Point Road, a few meters south of Cunningham Road.

At the very least, it would severely injure a pedestrian should it fall.

Kind Regards,

Brian McMillan

New Members wanted for the Structure Protection Unit (SPU)

The SPU is an auxiliary support team to the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department (TIVFD). Our role is to protect buildings with water sprinklers in the event of a wildfire threat, and also to promote FireSmart resiliency on Thetis. There are some relics and some folks pulling double duty in the group, and new volunteers are needed to maintain an elite force of 10 to 12 people. The function of this and the other auxiliaries (Water hauling, Rest & rehab, Traffic control, Communications) is to allow the Fire Department to focus on the active fire fighting bit by reducing or eliminating some of the peripheral (non-hot zone) activities.

The coveted Document Specialist position is surprisingly still open if you are interested in a less physical role.

Opportunity: Learn what you can do to protect your own property. Get to know some of your Thetis Island neighbors. Get some exercise while doing your volunteering bit for the island.

Prerequisites: None. The main thing is willingness to learn. Experience with pumps, hoses, sprinklers, ladders is ideal but not necessary.

Time commitment: On average we end up about 2 hours per month in the Fire season (April or May thru Oct or Nov). This time is typically spent doing a practice run of setting up sprinklers to create a humidity bubble around the structure. Some additional training time is needed periodically.

More info: If you want to know more, please feel free to reach out to me or any of the other current members: Graeme Shelford, Stu Downey, Laurie Leung, Peter Walsh, David Reay, Bill Dickie (B1), Bill Golley (B2), Geoff Porter, Craig Terry, Nick Brink, Richard Demarco

Sincerely,

Jim Moloney, SPU team lead

jimolo46@gmail.com

604.534.1635

Office Furniture for Sale

Sit/Stand desk $150

Very good condition, electric lift mechanism in perfect working order. Desk is black with wood grain top.

Black leather office chair $40 

Very good condition and fully adjustable.

Please email for pictures or more info 1971sdf@gmail.com

Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 8th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu:

Creamy Tomato Soup with Basil and Parmesan Cheese

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Sourdough Bread or Peasant Bread

Cookies and Treats

Coffee and 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. 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

Thetis Island Hooded Sweatshirts at Soup’s On

Today at Soups On, there will be an opportunity to pre order a Thetis Island Hooded Sweatshirt complete with the Thetis Island Tree logo.

These sweatshirts are ideal for the ever changing spring weather.

Samples of sweatshirts will be available to help you pick the right size.

The pre ordered sweatshirts will be ready in approximately 3 weeks.

The sweatshirts come in a wide variety of colours, emerald green, forest green, navy, red, black, ivory, white, pink, orange and more.

Price $55 Prepayment required, cash, cheque or e-transfer.

Proceeds benefit the Thetis Island Community Association.

Ellen Rush

ellenrush@gmail.com

Dangerous Cargo

There is no DG this Thursday.

Cheers 

Sharon