Remembrance Day ~ 10:40AM ~ Forbes Hall

As in past years, a brief Remembrance Day observation will be held at Forbes Hall on Friday, Nov 11, starting at 10:40.  Coffee and snacks will be available afterwards.

If you have photos of veterans you would like remembered, we will set up a table to display them.

Bring your memories and be prepared to share them if you would like.

Graeme Shelford

 

November 13th ~ In Concert: Book Launch & Art Exhibit

You are invited to come out and join us for In Concert a celebration of music,literature,art and nature Sunday November 13 from 2 to 5 PM. This book launch and art exhibition takes place at Heneage House,254 North Cove Road.

Ann Eriksson will be reading from her latest book The Performance at 3pm. This is a great opportunity to pick up a fine novel (Christmas Gifts ?) hear Ann read and talk about her writing process.It is also a great chance to congratulate Ann on her recently being awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Land Trust Alliance of BC.

There will be an exhibit and sale of art works by Suzanne Sarioglu.

All proceeds from this event will go towards the Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve Project.

Refreshments courtesy of Douglas & McIntyre Ltd.

Looking forward to seeing you there.We plan on this being an afternoon of positive and imaginative energy for this place we love: Thetis island.

Kitten Wanted

My cousin has been searching for a male kitten, orange or tabby or grey, for over a year with no luck because she lives in the Lower Mainland and the SPCA will not adopt out kittens to people that allow their cats to go outdoors.  SPCA asks you to sign a document saying you will always keep your cat indoors.  Since they already have an indoor/outdoor cat, they can’t sign the document. 

So if you have any leads on a male kitten that is NOT black and white (they already have one) please let me know. 

Jeannine  chief11@telus.net

Thetis Island Marina & Pub ~ Friday Night Dinner ~ November 11th

Pizzas, Burgers and Appies!!!!

Vegetarian and gluten-free options...

Dine in or Take out.

Reservations recommended.

Call us at 250-246-3464

Ladies' Night ~ Reminder

A reminder is you haven't RSVP yet for the Ladies' Night on Saturday, December 3rd you should do it soon.

Contact Petra at onepeach@telus.net or Ruth Kempe at 250-246-3847

Free Apples

We still have several bags of free apples to give away!  They are picked and stored in our fridge.

Please contact us at (250) 246 9331 or e mail at mjb75@telus.net. 

Thanks. 

Mike Barry

Celebrating a Local Reward Recipient!

Dear Community,

It is my great delight to sure with you that our own beloved Ann Eriksson has been recognized with the Land Trust Alliance of BC's (LTABC) Outstanding Volunteer award for her work on the Fairyslipper Forest acquisition project. Ann has put so much time and energy into this initiative through her grant writing; coordinating and hosting biologist visits for species surveys. She also acts as lead communicator with our project partners, the Islands Trust Fund and the Cowichan Community Land Trust. Ann's unwavering commitment to Nature helps to keep the rest of us on the ThINC board motivated and inspired. We're not quite sure how she does it all, but we are endlessly grateful! Don't miss your opportunity to congratulate Ann in person on November 13, at 'In Concert; a Celebration of Music, Literature, Art, and Nature'! (2-5 pm, Heneage House)

I was honoured to attend the awards dinner this week at the LTABC seminar and accept the award on Ann's behalf. I wanted to share with you all what I heard over and over again at the seminar. The Thetis Island community itself is the focus of so much positive attention right now for your amazing generosity and support of the Fairyslipper project! People are blown away by the fact that such a small population base has pledged so much make this ambitious vision a reality.

We have eight more months to go and there is still much work ahead, but clearly this community is made of special stuff and we can achieve amazing things together.

With joy and gratitude,

Steph Cottell

Co-chair, ThINC

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, November 9th

Forbes Hall    $5.00

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM or until the soup runs out, whichever is first!

Take-out available after guests served.

Soup of Week:

Carrot, Leek & Celery Vegetarian Soup

Homemade Buns; Pumpkin Pecan Loaf, Red Velvet Cupcakes,

Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce.

Pot of Gold Coffee, (specially delivered by Mattie Bannister)

Tea, Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider

Amazing discussion about the US Election! Much Laughter~~

"Dieting is not a piece of cake." Anon

You could spend the entire day at the Hall: Country Scottish Dancing at 9:00 AM

Soup lunch and then, at 1:00 PM, Bridge in the Library!

Items for Sale

Motorcycle Vest $50

Kayak Wheels $40

Bicycle Carry Rack $40

Aqua Bound carbon-fibre Kayak Paddle $50

For information, please call Jamie at 250-246-4968

For Photos, click here.

Cane Dance Classes ~ Starting November 10th

Starting November 10 - December 1 - cane dancing - to Christmas music.  Join me for a fun-filled pre-Christmas Candy Cane dance session to Christmas music.  Thursdays at Forbes Hall, 7:30- 9:30 p.m. $10 drop-in. Bring a bamboo cane with a hook and wear comfortable exercise clothing - no loose sleeves please.

For more info - email Halaki at halakidance@gmail.com

Yesterday's Rain ~ New Waterways in the Valley ~ Lawrence Nature Path

The Bridge to Nowhere - one of the new bridges over the meandering stream.

Under the Cliffs: the path runs along the far side.

Looking North.

Photos by Bill Dickie

TICS ~ Soccer is Up & Running Again for Island Youngsters

Under Coach Gerry Smith & with able coaching assistants, Simone & Kelly, island kids are hard at it learning the ropes of soccer.  Thanks for making this happen!

Today's MVP, Sophia, for her excellent listening & participating.