2027 Thetis Island Calendars: Available at Soup’s On this Week

The 2027 Thetis Island calendars will be for sale at Soup's On this week.

This annual community calendar highlights the changing seasons and views of Thetis Island.

The calendars are $30 each and all proceeds benefit Forbes Hall Community Centre.

Won’t be at Soup’s On?

No problem, it’s possible to pre-order and pay for calendars for pick up on island or, at the Christmas Market, Saturday, November 28^th at Forbes Hall Community Centre.

Contact ellenrush@gmail.com to order.

Looking for Appliance Repair

Does anyone know of an appliance person that can repair our Frigidaire refrigerator that is only 4 years old and is not cooling. We are on Meadow Valley Trail. Please text 250 202-6716.

Thank you.
Suzanne dos Passos

Looking for Baker Scaffolding Castors

Looking to borrow a set of 4 lockable castors which work with ROK or similar Baker Scaffolding. Fits up inside 1" square tube.

Mine are otherwise occupied for a while.

Thanks in advance.

Jim Moloney
604.534.1635
jimolo46@gmail.com

Soup’s On: Wednesday, November 11th – Following the Remembrance Day Ceremony

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu: 

• Creamy Chicken Egg Noodle Soup
• Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
•            vegan  (DF,GF)
• Buttermilk Cornbread with butter and honey
• 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

ThINC AGM Today

Join us this afternoon at 2:00 PM at Forbes Hall for the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy’s Annual General Meeting. Hear about the past year, enjoy light refreshments, and help us vote in our next Board of Directors. Membership forms will be available too.

We hope to see you there!
The ThINC Team

TIPA Auction Closes Today!

Today is the final day of the TIPA online auction! Bidding closes tonight (Sunday, Nov 8) at 10:00 pm and every dollar raised goes toward field trips and activities for the kids at Thetis Island Elementary.

There are still some great deals and one-of-a-kind finds up for grabs!

A huge thank you to the school parents, islanders, and friends who donated their time, goods, and services, and to everyone who has bid. Your support means so much to our school community.

Auction link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thetis-island-parents-associations-silent-auction

Rather donate directly? We are raising money for new soccer nets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-help-us-purchase-new-soccer-nets-for-the-school

Thank you for supporting our little island school!

Thetis Island Parents Association

Wanted: Mooring Pin for Winter

Hello Thetis Island Neighbours,

Our boat is currently on our mooring pin right at the mouth of the bay, and it's quite exposed. After putting so much work into her this summer, I'm feeling a little uneasy about its exposure to winter storms and the potential for theft or unwanted attention from passing boat traffic.

I'm wondering if anyone has a mooring pin farther inside the bay, in a more protected location, that might be available to borrow for the winter, until the end of the season. She has a 5' draft.

Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to offer compensation, but I'd be very grateful if anyone is able to help.

Thanks so much!

Elite, Athenia and Sparkles. Captain Casper the cat couldn’t care less about the boat. Sleeping in front of our wood stove is his priority for the winter.

Elite 259-533-9347
elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

Veterinary Visit Wednesday, November 11

There will be a veterinary service to the island on November 11th and operating from 11:30 am

For appointments, please contact Dr Martin Randle on 250 436 0045 and or otterspool1969@gmail.com

Dr. Martin E. Randle,

BVSc, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (IVAS), GPCert (SAS), MRCVS, FRSPH

Quarterly Deadline

The deadline for the next and final edition of The Quarterly newsletter is November 15th.

Please send any articles you would like to see included, up to 600 words to: quarterly@thetisisland.net, any accompanying photographs must be at least 2mb.

Carol Sowerby

Holiday Concert, Forbes Hall, Saturday, December 5, 3PM

Please mark your calendars for this Thetis Island tradition which has been entertaining the community every December for decades. Come for the heart-warming experience of gathering with neighbours celebrating the holidays with audience sing-a-longs and varied acts on stage. Of course, all of this is followed by cookies and treats.

We have room for a few more acts so pull those tin whistles and ukuleles out of the closet, practice up your favourite bit of anything, and contact Margaret atslowrando@yahoo.ca for your spot on the stage.

If you've attended every year forever or if this will be your first, a festive time is what's in store for you and we hope to see you there.

Saturday, Dec 5, 3pm, Forbes Hall

Thanks for a Great Hallowe’en at the Hall!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Hallowe’en at the Hall last Saturday.

It was an evening filled with fun, creativity and community spirit. The "trunk or treat" was a wonderful success and we plan to run it again next year.

Special thanks to all the volunteers who made the event possible:

Ann Dickie for the fun poster,
Tess and Richard Demarco and Ava Kerr for decorating, set up and clean up,
David Reay and Jaana Boren for running the cash bar and providing hot dogs,
Aaron Malone for DJ’ing,
Brianna Sloan and Britt Espe for event planning,
Deputy Chief Chad Kerr for bringing the fire engine,
Charlotte Fesnoux for the suggestion of Trunk or Treat,
and last but not least, to TICA for the venue at the Hall.

With gratitude,
Penelope Terry and David Reay

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4 and Tuesday 12-1.

Enjoy the cozy space in this weather.

Celine