Farewell

After spending 8 wonderful years on Thetis Island, we made the difficult decision that it was time to move. We made it mostly to be closer to our families.

We are sorry to be leaving all the wonderful people on the island and will really miss the community spirit that makes Thetis such a special place.

Our house is now sold, and new owners will be moving in next month. We have bought a home in Parksville and although it’s not as quiet as Thetis, there is also quite a sense of community there.

We wanted to thank you all for making us feel included and welcome. Thetis Island has been a sanctuary in this crazy world we live, and we will truly miss it.

Paul & Noella Duncan

For Sale

2 Mustang survival suits $50 each.

Size large. Not inflatable. Never used.

Call Liz at 250-210-8886 or 403-863-1506

Floating Things for Sale or to Give Away

We have three floating things that we no longer need …

(1) DOUBLE KAYAK

Rainforest Designs (a BC company) Nimbus fibreglass double kayak. These are legendary kayaks, known for their tracking and soul. It’s not young but in great condition and lovely to paddle. Glides through the water. Yellow. May be able to give you some accessories with it depending on what you need. Looking for $1,500.

(2) KOKOPELI XPD PACKRAFT

This is a small (one-person), very portable, inflatable boat with paddle, pump, and inflatable seat. It’s fantastic for adventures or for children (or both!).

Bought new in 2021 but minimally used — in great condition. Red. This is what it is: https://kokopelli.com/products/xpd-2024. (That’s a slightly newer version; mine doesn’t have a fin.) I paid $1,300 (which seems excessive) but will take what I can get.

(3) SWIM PLATFORM/FLOATING DOCK — FREE!

Our house came with a swim platform that is two separate but matching sections, each 8’ x 4’, solid construction, wood sitting on floats. I suspect they were originally floating dock segments.

They’re on land and not easy to get into the water here. Free to anyone who’s willing to pick them up.

Adam Sandell
(250) 802-2418

Lacemaking – Capernwray Bible Center at Preedy Harbour

In 1919, Miss Elsie Spenser travelled from England to Denman Island to visit her brother. She brought her pillow and bobbins and when the women on Denman Island expressed interest, she proceeded to teach them bobbin lace. They travelled to their meetings on Denman Island by boat. Thus began the first Lacemaking Club in Canada - on a Gulf Island! The Denman and District Lace Club celebrated their 100th anniversary a few years ago.

The BC Lacemakers are having their annual Getaway at Capernwray Harbour Bible Center this year. Thursday, May 7th, during the afternoon, they extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to drop in to visit lacemakers, view a variety of lace, and perhaps learn basic lacemaking.

Lacegazette.com is the website for Canadian Lacemakers.

Grace Banks

Sunday Specials at the Pub

This Sunday is our final Prime Rib dinner of the season. Come out and enjoy!
Sunday 4:30-7pm.

Thetis Island Marina And Resort
thetisislandresorts@gmail.com
250-246–3464
46 Harbour Rd, Thetis Island

Community Yard Sale & BBQ Lunch – Today at Forbes Hall! 10am -2pm

Welcome everyone to a wonderful day enjoying the fun of treasure and bargain hunting at the multi-vendor yard sale at Forbes Hall.

In addition to 15 vendors, there will be the TICA finds from the recent basement clean-up and a Thetis Island merchandise pop-up.

Fuel your treasure hunting with a great BBQ Lunch from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.

Snacks and drinks available, too.

Remember – park on Mission Road or by the school.

See you today, in the beautiful sunshine!

TICA Board

Sunday Church

The session this Sunday the 26th is spacey.

The brief summary of Artemis2 mission around the moon.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Water & Weather Relationships

With the first stretch of warm dry weather looming, those of us who depend on groundwater on Thetis Island should be thinking about installing and/or expanding our capacity to use captured rainwater to reduce demands on limited groundwater reserves. Drought tolerant native plants are the best landscaping choices and there are a number of options available to limit the ability of groundwater systems to "overpump" wells and aquifers. Ernie Hunter is a great resource for this!

David Slade

Bedroom Suite (4 piece) Four Piece Wooden Bedroom Suite

Off white, solid wood

-queen sized headboard and metal bed frame (no mattress or boxspring)

-2 matching nightstands (each 23 inches wide x 16 deep x 24 high)

-1 dresser with attached mirror (64 inches long x 19 deep x 80 inches high including mirror height)

All items in good shape. Could be repainted or just use as is

Pictures available on Thetis island swap n shop Facebook page

Priced to sell at $150 for all (obo)

email Noella to view

nmduncan@shaw.ca

Weekend Specials at the Pub

This Sunday is our final Prime Rib dinner of the season. Come out and enjoy!
Sunday 4:30-7pm.

And on Saturday, our dinner specials are:

APPY
German-style shrimp cocktail

MAIN
Pork Jagerschnitzel

Breaded bone-in pork chop, German potato pancake, asparagus, braised red cabbage, creamy dijon wild mushroom sauce

DESSERT
Apple Strudel, Topped with ice cream, caramel sauce

Thetis Island Marina and Resort
thetisislandresorts@gmail.com
250 - 246 – 3464
46 Harbour Rd, Thetis Island

Music Night

Our first community music session was well attended and fun, if challenging at times. Lets continue in the future with the next gathering on Thursday May 7- 7;30 at Telegraph Hbr. Marina. Bring your instruments, voices and a song you can lead Thanks to the White family for opening their doors to the community.

Everyone welcome, See you there

Cheers,

Wayne

Notice of Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association (TIRRA) Annual General Meeting

TIRRA’s AGM will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30 pm at Forbes Hall Community Centre. All current TIRRA members are invited to attend. For members who have not renewed their 2026 membership or those who wish to join TIRRA, membership forms are available online at https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-office.html and will be available at the meeting.

Elections for the TIRRA Executive and Committee Chair positions will be held during the AGM.

Positions that are vacant are Secretary, Trails Chair and Transportation/Roads Chair.

TIRRA Board