Reminder: Forbes Hall Orientation Tour Today, Thursday October 23 at 3 pm

Members of the TICA Board will be offering an orientation of Forbes Hall today, Thursday, Ocotber 23 at 3 pm

Length of tour: 30-40 minutes, but will be determined by the number of questions asked,

Ann Dickie

Facilities and Community Co-ordinator

Forbes Hall Community Centre

Good For Your Gut Offerings

As autumn deepens and we move into the cooler season, we naturally turn toward cozy spaces and the comfort of rich, hearty meals. During these darker, chillier days, nourishing our digestion is vital and keeps us grounded and well. Good digestion supports mental well-being, immunity and the absorption of essential nutrients

On offer are three helpful companions:

Inside Out "Bread" - many of you are familiar with this robust (2lb) slab which is flour and gluten free, made with soaked seeds and GF oats. It is high in fibre and protein. Enjoyed daily with adequate hydration it can have a remarkably positive effect on digestion.

Fire Cider Chutney - a bold, pungent, warmly spiced condiment with health benefits. Made with fresh roots of ginger, turmeric, horseradish, onion, garlic, figs, raisins, dates, apple cider vinegar and unpasteurized local honey.

Purple Cabbage and Fenugreek fermented Kraut.

*all ingredients are organic, many lovingly grown here on Thetis Island

*all require refrigeration

Payment:  'cash or etransfer accepted to tracytaps@hotmail.com'

Located in the red cooler at the next driveway north of Overbury Farm

Tracy Taporowski.   867.333.0745

**If you have limited mobility, I'm happy to help with delivery

Capernwray Harbour Ferry Traffic on Thursday October 30th

Dear Island Neighbours,

The Capernwray Harbour students will be leaving for their Mid-Term break on Thursday, October 30th 2025. The majority of students will be leaving on the 10:40am ferry. 

Students will be returning on Monday, November 3rd on scattered afternoon ferries. 

We hope this helps in your travel plans. 

Thank you for your kind understanding and please feel free to reach out to our Main Office if you have any questions,

Capernwray Harbour

Soup’s On: Wednesday, October 22nd

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu: 

Creamy Tomato Basil (Veg/GF)

Corn Bread

Baked Treats

Coffee, Teas, etc.

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.  All change must be counted and rolled, and it’s work that we would like to do less of.

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

Free and For Sale

Free:  Plastic Compost Bin (Scepter Garden Gourmet) 23" x 23" x 36" tall. 

Made from interlocking black plastic panels. Cleaned and disassembled. Kitchen collection caddy included too.

For Sale: Snow Tires

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 snow tire set (no rims). Bought Nov/22 and used for about 13-15,000 km on VW Golf. 7-8mm tread throughout. Very good condition. $300 (for set of 4)

Ryobi Gas-Powered Trimmer

Ryobi 4 Cycle S430 trimmer from “Expand-It” series. Lightly used. Have two trimmers and struggle to use this one due to pull-start, so am selling it. $25

Telescopic pruner.

Extends from 5 to about 10 feet. Mechanism works well. Selling because we have two. $2

Contact: 204-620-7557 or 204-293-2557 by text or phone.

Free

Free chopsaw on stand.

Call Vicki 250-246-9126.

Repair Help Needed for 2001 Honda Shadow Motorcycle

Looking for someone to have a look at my 2001 honda shadow motorcycle. 

She is in need of some looking at to sort a minor problem for starting and taking off (was a side stand cut off switch problem) now just won't start at all.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated as will need it for over and back to work on the island etc.
Many thanks,

Aaron: +1 250 882 3162

Diver Needed

The Plexiglass panel remains underwater, hopefully near where it first vanished from sight. Is there a diver we could hire to search for it? 

Grace Banks at 604-795-1118 or David Banks at 604-794-7944.

Reminder: Forbes Hall Orientation Tour Today, Monday Oct 20th

Members of the TICA Board will be offering orientations of Forbes Hall today Monday, October 20th at 1 pm

Length of tour: 30-40 minutes, but will be determined by the number of questions asked,

Ann Dickie

Facilities and Community Co-ordinator, Forbes Hall Community Centre

Shorebird Boat Excursion with ThINC & Dan White of Porlier Pass Provisions

Join us on November 2 for an incredible opportunity to embark on a Shorebird Boat Excursion, joined by Keith Rush, Amelia Marshall & Dan White of Porlier Pass Provisions. 

Here amongst the Salish Sea, we are located along the Pacific Flyway - a major migratory path for birds traveling along the Pacific Coast. We will have the chance to view shorebirds such as the Western Sandpiper, Sanderlings, Oystercatchers, as well as any marine mammals that may pass us by... It will be a wonderful afternoon at sea! 

Further details below:

When: Sunday, November 2: 12:00PM 

**Duration: 1-2 hours 

**Where: Embark and disembark from Sunrise Point

Who: 9 spots available 

Cost: $50

** Note: This event is weather dependent. Due to the time of year, there is the chance of the event being cancelled, postponed or cut short due to weather conditions. In the case of cancellation, the tour will either be rescheduled or refunded.

Please secure your spot by emailing:   amelia@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

All proceeds go directly to covering fuel and boat costs. 

Please have your payment in by Oct 30.

Hope to see you then!

ThINC

Wayward Sailboat

The sailboat Aurora, reg.# 13K67590 lost its anchorage and has drifted against my dock on lot 44. She is clear now but the owner needs to re-position her asap before damage occurs. 

Donovan Saul

Free Raspberry Canes

If you want to start a raspberry bed here is your chance to get healthy canes for free.
You can pick up the canes at Overbury Farm driveway, 288 Forbes Road.
Bring a container approximately
18” or more deep, 23” long and 15” wide.

Happy Planting
Arlene Kasting