Let’s get our hands dirty and get the People’s Apothecary Garden ready for another season!

Hello Thetis Islanders,

The Pollinator Garden is gearing up for its new life as an outdoor classroom, and as part of this shift, we’re turning up the focus on the People’s Apothecary Garden (PAG)! This space is all about celebrating medicinal plants, gardening tips and tricks, and, of course, supporting our buzzing pollinator friends.

To kick off the season, we need your help to give the PAG a little TLC and prep it for another flourishing year.

Join us this Sunday, April 13th at 2:00 pm (Lot 62 - please park along the road or at Forbes Hall) as we roll up our sleeves, pull a few weeds (goodbye, grasses, buttercup, daphne laurel, and blackberry!), and nourish our beloved plants with a fresh layer of compost.

Bring along: Gardening gloves, trowels, weeders, hand rakes, hori-horis, and/or any other tools you think might come in handy!

After this Sunday, I’ll be hosting regular drop-ins once or twice a week to continue preparing the garden for the season, and I’d be thrilled to have you join as a co-gardener anytime!
Hope to see you in the dirt!

Warmly,
Charlotte - ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

TICA: Looking for a New Board Member

As the Thetis Island Community Association is now debt free, the board is very much looking towards the future. There is a vacancy on the Board for Vice President to be filled as TICA moves forward with ideas and new focus.

The current board members are a very committed group of individuals with varying backgrounds, that work well as a team by listening to all points of view and vigorously discuss issues that relate to TICA’s work. The board would like to have someone join the team who is eager to explore and help direct TICA’s focus over the next few years.

We commonly have one or more board members joining us in a virtual meeting, so part-time residents are welcome, as are those who live on Thetis full time.

Please give TICA and its Forbes Hall Community Centre consideration for both your interest and time.

If you are interested in joining the TICA Board, please contact a Board member: 

Ron Bannister ron_bannister@telus.net

Ann Dickie dickie.ann@gmail.com

Marjan Jackman thetismarjan@gmail.com

Teresa Moore teresamoore386@gmail.com

Ellen Rush ellenrush@gmail.com

Don Sinclair sinry@telus.net

Knitting and Craft Bee

The Knitting Craft Bee will finish for the season the last Friday of the month April the 26th. 

Thank you all for coming, it has been great to see all the wonderful projects. Look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall. 

A big thank you to Gloria for all the scrumptious treats. 

Have a wonderful summer. 

Thanks,

Helen

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Monday 10-1 and Tuesday 12-1.

New materials

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware. Fiction. Suspense
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins. Fiction. Suspense
The Favor by Nicki French. Fiction Thriller
How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer. Non-fiction 153.83

Enjoy
Celine

For Sale

Sliding Glass Shower Doors with Track Hardware that Need a New Home

$10

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Greg

Wanted: Corral for Clive

Would anyone have a pet corral to donate to Quinn for his little dog called Clive? Quinn works at the post office 5 days a week and brings his little dog with him. This would enable Clive to have a little more room to move around in instead of being on leash.

If you have a corral to donate for a good cause please call 778-867-8586.

CANCELLED for SUNDAY due to unforeseen circumstances...

Trees, herbs, seasonings, fire sauce, some vegetable and flower seedlings, and cedar wind spinners. At the White Peony, 161 Pilkey Point Road on Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM.

Trees include: Shagbark Hickory, Ginkgo, Almond, Monkey Puzzle Tree, Black Locust, Empress, Raintree, and Chestnut...also a Yucca, Clematis, and Wisteria.

Any questions: darsenau@gmail.com

Seeking a Retired Trailer Ready For Forest Life

Dear Island Neighbours,

You know that moment when you look at your life around your property, and realize that despite your best efforts—and the valiant attempts of a very enthusiastic 9-year-old and a slightly less enthusiastic dog named Sparkles—you're still wildly outnumbered by the to-do list? That’s me.

To help with the never-ending list of tasks (and life), I’ve decided to bring in occasional work-away students who can lend a hand with gardening, maintenance projects, and the beautiful chaos of solo parenting. Having a seperate clean, warm, functional space for them to stay would make a world of difference for their comfort.

So, I’m wondering if anyone has an older trailer they’d be willing to part with—something around 20 feet, give or take. A trailer that’s no longer out adventuring and is ready to settle into a quiet, meaningful life in the forest. This would be its last move—its forever home—spending days talking to trees, being useful again, and holding space for good memories.

I only have a teeny tiny bit to spend, my heart and skills are much bigger than my budget. I’m not afraid of a medium fixer-upper, as long as it has good bones and doesn’t need structural replacement. If you have something waiting for a second life, I’d love to hear from you.

With appreciation,

Elite, and my ever-present helpers Athenia and Sparkles.

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

250-533-9347

Sunday at the Pub

It's Sunday Funday! 

Come down for breakfast today from 11:30-1:30 and try our feature LOADED HASH with sausage, bacon, capicola, peppers, and onions topped with a fried egg and hollandaise sauce.

And of course, this evening we have our PRIME RIB DINNER starting at 4:30 served in a giant yorkie bowl with mashed potatoes, veggies, and gravy. It's not going to be here for too many more weeks so enjoy it while you can!

And finally, we have a special guest server today. Marina is back for one night only so come say hello and catch up.

Hope to see you there.

Kelsey, Chef Murray, the Thetis Pub Team, and the lovely Marina

Fuel Dock Closed Monday

Just a heads up that the fuel dock will be closed for maintenance on Monday.

It will be back up and running with both gas and diesel as of Tuesday.

Thanks for your understanding, 

Thetis Island Marina

Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 9th

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu:

• Clam Chowder
• Corn Chowder (veg.)
• Baguettes
• Baked Goodies
• Teas & Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in our 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

Blue Cottage Bread

SOURDOUGH SATURDAY available at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe 

Classic Sourdough Batards

Open at 9:30