Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 23rd is Wayne Lee.

The Holy Spirit, John 16:1-15, 26-28.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144. 

Darts, Menu, and Change in Hours at the Pub

Happy Friday Everyone!

Friday means we've got darts happening tonight so come on down and show us what you've got.

And we've got a delicious weekend special for you available both Friday and Saturday.

To Start:
Star Anise and Kafir Lime Poached Prawn and Mango Salad with a Honey Cilantro Vinaigrette

For Dinner:
Hoisin BBQ Pork Ribs with Mushroom Fried Rice and Steamed Bok Choy

For Dessert:
Caramel Ginger Spice Cake

Come enjoy any of our features or your favourite go-to from our regular menu. We'd love to see you!

And finally, moving forward we're going to be CLOSED ON MONDAYS. 

Our hours will be Thursday-Sunday, 11:30am to 7pm.

Hope to see you here!
Kelsey and the Thetis Island Pub Team

Why We Need TIRRA... thetisisland.net

The original community website, thetisisland.net, does require someone who knows how to manage a website, so it's a very specific skill. But it's one that more and more people have experience in, so we trust it won't die on the vine. There are several other community sites now, but they all have a slightly different focus.

thetisisland.net is where most of the information about the island and its many organizations and services can be found, directly or via links, in one place. And that includes minutes and reports that used to sit in overflowing filing cabinets in closets at Forbes Hall.

And it's another place where island businesses can advertise, either as a listing, a link to their own website, or actually have a low-cost page that we build for them, so they can have an appropriate URL without going to the expense of their own domain name.

We host the ferry webcam, and the businesses that advertise on the webcam page have contributed to the cost of buying and maintaining that service over the years. We have a local real estate page, so potential islanders can see most of what's available in one place. It's all about infrastructure again.

Thanks for reading!

(another in the series of short notes on what TIRRA does for us all, and why we need it.)

- Veronica for the TIRRA Executive Board

Save the Date! Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Strength and Fitness Class

Friday Feb 21st, Tuesday 25^th, and Friday 28th class will start at 9:00 am.

There is no class before us, so come , set up and be ready to START the class at 9 am

See you all there. All are welcome.

Eleanor and Michelle

Capernwray Harbour Students - Ferry Traffic

83 students will be departing for their Mid-Term Break on Thursday, February 27th on the 1:30pm sailing.

Students will return on Monday, March 3rd throughout the afternoon.

We wanted to make sure the community is aware and informed of how this may affect ferry travel for those days.

Thank you for your kind understanding, and please feel free to reach out to our Main Office (250.246.9440) if you have any questions.

Capernwray Harbour

BREATHE Workshop March 4, Duncan

SFU and the BC Lung Foundation, in partnership with Island Health, will be hosting a BREATHE Workshop in Duncan.

This workshop is designed for older adults, pregnant women, individuals with respiratory conditions, or anyone in the community who is seeking to improve indoor air quality.

Build your own FREE Air Cleaner during the workshop. Participants will receive a complimentary DIY air cleaner (free box fan+ other materials-valued at approximately $100), which is a valuable tool in enhancing indoor air quality, particularly during wildfire season or in environments affected by allergens and viruses. This workshop offers a great opportunity for emergency preparedness, especially as we approach the summer.

SFU Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo2n9J2AJk0&t=18s

Workshop details:

Date: March 4, 2025

Times: Two available group sessions: 10 AM- noon; 1pm-3pm

Location: Cowichan Community Centre- 2687 James Street

Capacity: 20 participants per group (anyone is welcome!)

Register now! To register, contact air-cleaners@sfu.ca with your name & workshop time slot or by calling (604) 356-7892

For more information please contact:
David Reay 778-899-3216 davidreay@telus.net -or-

Fernanda Gutierrez Matos, MPH (she/her/hers)
Cowichan Community Health Promoter | Healthy Communities
Population & Public Health, Island Health
fernanda.gutierrezmatos@islandhealth.ca

Soup's On - Wednesday, February 19

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu:
Vegetable Barley Soup (veg)
Cornbread
Assorted Goodies
Teas and 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

Reminder: BC Ferries Pop Up Community Engagement

Thetis Ferry Terminal

1:30- 3:00 at the dock

8 Week Yoga & Meditation Series

Join Heather and Jess for a unique 8-week series, exploring Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Meditation with sound therapy. Spend an hour and a half each week, deepening your connection with yourself and bringing in more balance and bliss.

Both Heather and Jess studied and travelled in India, learning the authentic practices and wisdoms contained in the Yogic teachings.

Join them and others for this intentional collaboration!

Details
Where: Forbes Hall
When: Fridays 6-7:30pm (March 7 - April 25)

For full session details and to register, please visit:
wisewillowpress.com/8weekyogaseries
Or email info@wisewillowcollective.com

See you there!

Fruit Tree Pruner

We would like to hire someone to prune our fruit trees.

If you are interested in doing this job, please contact us by email at gkredman@gmail.com or text us at 250-210-3087.

Genny and Ken

Why We Need TIRRA... Solid Waste Management

TIRRA has had a long history of dealing with garbage on Thetis. At some point after we managed to get a larger ferry, TIRRA arranged to have bins available, located where the returnable container is now. This was for members’ use who had paid their garbage fee for the year. It was always a significant amount of work for the treasurer to collect the funds and send out repeated notices.

Eventually the bins were moved inside the gate in conjunction with recycling. This ended up going onto a parcel tax system with the CVRD for funding. A bag fee was also introduced as a user pay for the garbage. A small “free store” was added to help neighbours re-purpose. E-spokes does a great job of assisting re-purposing.

When Covid hit, the recycle section was shut down and after significant discussions and meetings, a vote was held and the majority of members preferred to take their recycling to town. This left the garbage portion to stand alone with an attendant to open and monitor the yard. The garbage continues at a higher rate and the parcel tax is no longer charged. TIRRA leases a portion of the provincially owned yard and is required to carry 5M liability insurance. The garbage pick-ups happen 15 times a year and are shared by 5 other stake holders. TIRRA manages the pickup schedule.

At this point, Thetis enjoys a clean island with very little random dumping.

Thanks for reading!

(another in the series of short notes on what TIRRA does for us all, and why we need it.)

Veronica for the TIRRA Executive Board