Food Drive ~ Thanks

A big thank you to everyone who generously contributed to the food drive for Harvest House and making a difference for others during Christmas.

Many thanks

Anne-Marie

TIVFD ~ Holiday Safety Tips

It's that time of year again for Christmas tree safety tips :

When purchasing a real tree, check for freshness by tapping it on the ground – dropping needles indicate a dry, highly flammable tree. Needles should be hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, they do not break.

When purchasing an artificial tree, make sure it’s ‘fire resistant.’ Although this label does not mean the tree won't catch fire, the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. It should also bear the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) label.

Place your tree away from fireplaces, floor heaters and other heat sources. Heated rooms dry out fresh trees, so be sure to keep the stand filled with water by topping it up daily.

Here is a 60 second video on how quickly a dry christmas tree can catch fire:

THE TIVFD WISHES YOU ALL A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.

Dec 20th Church & Christmas Eve Services

Thetis Island Community Church invites you to a laid-back Sunday morning Christmas Carol Celebration Dec 20 at 10:00AM

As so many islanders are off with family by Christmas Eve we’ve decided to hold a non-traditional service where we gather around the table with friends sharing coffee & fresh, home-made cinnamon buns.  If you love singing carols and the joy of Christmas, Forbes Hall is the place to be on Sunday morning.

We look forward to seeing you there and children are most welcome.

For those of you staying on the island we will be holding the usual Christmas Eve Service which will begin at 7PM.

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the coming of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ.

Cecilia

Western Saddle for Motorbike

Harry, who will soon be gracing our island, has a Western saddle adapted to motorbike, for sale.  He is open to queries and offers. The saddle, purchased in the USA, has been painstakingly converted into a motorbike seat.

Photos lovingly taken outside Strawberry Fields, Liverpool.

Please contact Harry Chambers on harrychambers27@gmail.com

Photos available by email

Yoga Break

Hello all,

I am going to take a 3-week break from teaching Yoga.  I am cancelling yoga classes on Tuesdays Dec. 15, 22, & 29.

Sonya has a class Thursday, Dec, 17^th, and then she will be taking a 2-week brak and will be back in the New Year on Thursdays from 9:30 ~ 10:45AM.

I will be back with Chakra Yoga, exploring our Chakra’s through colour, sound, smell, breath work, mudra, mantras and postures, starting on Thetis Tuesdays 9:30~10:45AM and in Chemainus from January 12^th 5:15~6:45PM at St. Michaels All Angels Church Hall.

Thank you all for your support in 2015.  It was such a great year.  I am excited for all the new possibilities in 2016.  Have a great holiday, enjoy the darkness and January brings new light and longer days.

Warmly

Dawn Gordon

Looking for Information about the vessel, Alaskan.

Hello, I’ve recently purchased the Alaskan, and am wondering if anyone has any information about the history of this vessel.

Clay Wodham 250 586 6166 cwodham2shaw.ca

Thetis Island Christmas Concert 2015

thanks to Kelly Bannister for this wonderful video

Holiday Hours at the Recycling & Garbage Yard (RAGY)

Please be advised that the RAGY will be closed on Boxing Day, Saturday December 26.

Also a seasonal reminder that wrapping paper, ribbons etc. are generally not recyclable. If you think you might have an exception, please consult our trusty recycling attendants for advisement.

Thanks and have a fabulous holiday!

TIRRA

Waste Management  Committee

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, December 16th

Forbes Hall 11:30AM - 1PM or 'til the soup runs out

$5.00

Menu:

Cream of Mushroom Soup (vegetarian)

Scottish Scones

Baked Goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee & Teas

Hot Chocolate & Hot Apple Cider

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Christmas Carol Sing-a-long

Holiday Bake Sale

This is the final event of the year, hope to see you again on January 6th, 2016!

Thank you from Mary Forbes

Mary would like to thank you all for the outpouring of love and notes of condolences, she feels very supported. She is doing well surrounded by family and friends in Victoria right now, next week she will travel to Toronto to spend some time with her daughter Raina and son Julian.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on Thetis sometime in the new year.

Simone

Annual TICA Christmas Bake Sale

Come join us for the Annual Christmas BAKE SALE, at Soup's On, on Wednesday, December 16th at Forbes Hall from 11:30am until 1:00pm.

All baked good are by donation and all proceeds will be supporting our Community Hall.  If you would like to donate please contact Heather Hunter at 250-416-5176.

We hope to see you there!

TICA Board

Thetis Island Marina ~ Winter Hours

Effective Dec 11

Pub, Liquor Store and Convenience Store

9:30AM – 7:30PM

Kitchen serving a selection of meat pies & soups daily.

Gas Dock 9:30AM – 4:00PM