Ferry: No Dangerous Goods Today

NO dangerous Goods this Thursday, Jan 15th

Cheers

Sharon

Property Assessments

Has anyone else been hit hard for their 2026 property assessment? We’ve been assessed a 92% increase since 2022. It’s outrageous.
I wonder if the community together would make an impact , rather than individually?

If you’d like to contact me to chat please email leblancjennifer24@gmail.com
Thanks

Soup’s On: Wednesday, January 14th 2026

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu:

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup DF

Choice of: Chicken Broth GF or Vegetarian Broth GF 

Optional Toppings: Pumpkin Seed Topper and/or Sour Cream

Buttermilk Cornbread with butter and honey

Assorted 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

Kids in Action

Hello to all parents/caregivers on Thetis,

If you have a child/ren from ages 6-12 yrs old they are invited to a brand-new program on Thetis called Kids In Action (KIA Klub)!

KIA Klub provides the opportunity for children to play fun active games in a gym setting. We also have a five-minute time of devotion for encouragement!

KIA Klub will be held at the Capernwray gym every Tuesday after school beginning January 27 through to May 5.

We will have an information meeting at the hall on Thursday, January 15th at 2:30 pm. We would love input to determine the exact time of this program! For more information, please call Karl or Ana Kruse at (604) 223-7727.

Cell Signal Booster

I imagine that we are not the only ones who are struggling with unusable cell phone signal at their place. I thought I could solve this by buying a cell signal booster from Temu, advertised as being compatible with Canadian cell networks. This was not true. 

I am hoping that there is someone on the island who has found a decent cell signal booster at a reasonable price. Perhaps if you have you could post your suggestion on e-spokes so we can all learn about it. 

Otherwise please email me at d-fordATshawdotca.

Cool Girls Nature Club

Have you ever wanted to belong…but never quite fit in?

Maybe the club just wasn’t cool enough for you.

Or maybe you weren’t cool enough for the club.

Either way, here we are.

New "Cool Girls Nature Club," is a simple, drop-in get-together for women who enjoy being by the water and being together.

Some of us swim.

Some float or wade.

Some dip toes or do a five-second dip.

Some sit on a bench with tea, encourage the crazy ones, and chat.

All of that counts.

Cold water dipping can be healthy, invigorating, and surprisingly fun—and it’s even better when we’re doing it together. This is about fresh air, movement, laughter, encouragement, and sharing time outside with other women.

Wetsuits, bathing suits, or nature suits.

Experienced swimmers and first-timers welcome, all levels of fitness.

Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. 

Location changes depending on wind and tides.

A Friday e-spokes email will share that week’s spot.

Drop in when you can. Stay as long as you like.

Questions?

Email me or call

Elite 250-533-9347

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

Wanted Natural Fibre Clothing

Hello, Fellow Islanders,

Athenia and I are making a commitment this year to dress more intentionally in natural fibers, honoring both our bodies and the Earth. In that spirit, we’re reaching out to our community with a small request. We are looking for natural fiber clothing that you may no longer wear, have grown out of, or simply don’t know what to do with. 

We welcome pieces in:

Plant fibers: linen, hemp, cotton, ramie, or jute

Animal fibers: wool (including merino), alpaca, cashmere, mohair

Natural fiber blends: wool/cotton, hemp/cotton, or other combinations.

We’re especially drawn to clothing in earth-based, muted, or natural colors, and we’d love small or large sizes, even slightly shrunk wool sweaters can be perfect for Athenia! Or men's wool sweaters for me.

Our hope is to give these items a new home, keeping them in use rather than letting them sit in a closet. If you have any natural fiber clothing you’d like to pass along, we would be so grateful to take it off your hands.

Thank you for helping us honor the planet, our bodies, and the beautiful practice of sharing within our community.

With gratitude,

Elite & Athenia & Sparkles (Because Sparkles is included in everything we do).

Elite 250-533-9347

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is not available on Tuesday.

Celine

In Search of Elliptical and Free Weights

I’m interested in creating a small home gym and wondering if there is an elliptical machine and/or free weights needing a new home.

Thought I’d check to see if there was any already on Thetis before I searched across the water.

Thanks and Happy New Year!
Penelope

penelopeannterry@gmail.com

Broken Fuel Pump

The gas pump at the marina fuel dock is broken. 

Sorry for the inconvenience. 

No gas available for now. 

Thetis Marina Staff

250-246-3464

January 28th 2026 Trustees TIID Meeting (via Zoom)

The Board of Trustees for the Thetis Island Improvement District (TIID) will be meeting Wednesday January 28th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM via Zoom.

These meetings are open to the general public who are welcome to attend. 

Here is the link to the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84243770840?pwd=BfCM2jFvRdJkxYx7fdKrtivRnw56fL.1

Meeting ID: 842 4377 0840

Passcode: 178816

There will be an opportunity at the end of the meeting for questions.

Keith Rush, 

Chair

Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

Robbie Burns Night ~ Sunday January 25th

Hello, it is that time of the year again. The Thetis Island Robbie Burns Night is coming up (Jan 25th) and we are now selling tickets;

Adult ticket: $60

Child (10 and under) $40

Come out for a night celebrating Scottish heritage and traditions.

• A wonderful Scottish meal featuring of course the "Great Chieftain of the pudding race", haggis. This year's dinner will be prepared by Murray and the Thetis Island Resort team.
• Bagpipe performances by Sandy Adams. Sandy is a past member of the World Champion Simon Fraser Pipe Band and has competed in Scotland multiple times both as part of a band and as a soloist
• Kathy White Highland Dancers. Kathy White will be returning for her third year. Her dancers regularly compete and bring home trophies from competitions both in BC and in Scotland.
• The pageantry of the evening, built around the poetry and song of Robbie Burns.

Come join your neighbours in a night of food and entertainment.

Tickets are available from David Reay. 

Email: davidreay@telus.net or phone/text: 778-899-3216.

We have sold out the last two years, so reserve early.