Soup’s On: Wednesday, October 21st

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather Once Again at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

Ground Turkey Chili with Black Beans 

Vegetarian Version 

Homemade biscuits

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 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

Monday Yoga is Cancelled

Just a quick note, Monday yoga is cancelled until 2027 and I will reassess in the new year.

Thank you, 

Dawn

Ray Smith - Celebration of Life

Celebration of life for Ray Smith is Thurs 22nd October 2 to 6 at Thetis Island Pub

Theresa

ThINC Annual General Meeting - Sunday, November 8th

Dear Thetis Islanders,

You are warmly invited to join us for the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 8th at 2:00 PM at Forbes Hall.

Come hear about a year of bottles, bats, and badges, crab wrangling, expert talks, marine exploration, and everything in between - then stay for light refreshments and good company. We’ll also be voting in our next Board of Directors, so your presence matters!

We are actively looking for new board members. If you care about nature, community, and the future of this special island, we would love to have you involved. ThINC’s board is a friendly, dedicated, and passionate group, and there’s always room for fresh perspectives and new energy.

To learn more, reach out to Ann at 250-246-8176, email us at info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org, or simply join us at the AGM.

Thank you for your continued support of nature education and conservation on Thetis Island. We hope to see you on November 8th!

With gratitude,
The ThINC Team

Local Government Election – Results (effective 9 am October 18)

Thetis Island Local Trust Area

Ken Hunter 167

Terry Martin 102

David Reay 122

Jim Senetza 37

CVRD Area G Director

Sean Jonas 359

Jesse McClinton 422

School District 79

Cindy Lise                   6,412  

Elizabeth Croft           5,807

Ellisha Blackburn        5,588

David Bellis                 5,251

Randy Doman            5,153

Cathy Schmidt            5,050

Eduardo Sousa           4,518

Soup’s On: Wednesday, October 21st

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

Ground Turkey Chili with Black Beans

Vegetarian Version 

Homemade biscuits

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 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

Provincial Election All Candidates Meeting (Chemainus)

The Chemainus Residents Association is hosting one of the only all candidate's meetings for the Provincial election in the Cowichan Valley this Monday at the Chemainus High School from 7-9 pm. We will record and post the meeting, and anyone from across the riding is welcome to attend.

David Reay

Country Grocer Receipts

Greetings all,

Thank you and a reminder to save your Country Grocer receipts for the Harvest House food bank in Chemainus.

You will find a marked receipt collection box on the table beside the mailbox.

There is also a collection box for used stamps for cancer research.

We thank you for your continued support!

Anne-Marie

Wanted

Looking for a free area rug in clean good shape. 

Please text Chris 250-252-0699

Lost Hat

Have lost my (very much loved) light green knitted hat (toque) somewhere on Thetis. Most likely on the Fairy Slipper Trail or Mt Burchell trail, but perhaps I lost it elsewhere (might have fallen from my pocket).

If you found it, or think you saw it somewhere, please email me
(vjvclue@gmail.com) or can text at 250-210 -4645

Many thanks,

Virginia

Election Day

Forbes Hall Voting Place Open from 8:00am until 4:00pm Saturday October 17, 2026

Forbes Hall Community Centre has been designated as a Special Polling Station Voting Place for the October 17, 2026, General Local Election and will be open from 8:00am until 4:00pm.

Area G Director (1)

Islands Trustees (2)

SD 79 Board – Trustees (7)

What ID is needed in order to vote? Bring 2 pieces of identification, including one with your signature, when registering at your voting place.

Full information here: https://cvrd.ca/government-administration/legislative-services/elections-referenda/information-for-voters/

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available:

Saturday 10-1,

Sunday 1-4, teatime and cookies, 

Tuesday 12-1.

Celine