TI Community Fund ~ October Campaign

Most of you have received our letter announcing the annual Thetis Island Community Fund October Campaign. We would like to thank everyone who has donated during October and throughout the year. Your commitment to the community is outstanding.

If you haven’t done so already, please consider contributing to the Fund. It’s easy to donate.

-  Send your cheque made out to the Fund to Box 12-14 Thetis Island, B.C. V0R 2Y0

-  Go to our website thetisislandcommunityfund.org and click on the donate button

-  Or designate the Thetis Island Community Fund when you make your annual donation to the United Way 

Your contributions make a difference to so many islanders and help our friends and neighbours, our young students and our seniors. Whether it is $200, $20 or $2 your donation makes a difference to the lives of those who find themselves in need.

Thank you for your support.

Thetis Island Community Fund Board

Cedar Beach Pizza ~ Closed

Cedar Beach Pizza will be closed commencing Oct 20 for 3-4 weeks. We will post when we reopen.

Thanks

Virginia and Andy Lamb

250-246-9770

Thetis Island Marina ~ Friday Dinners

Thetis Island Marina is happy to announce that starting Friday October 23rd we will resume our Friday Night Dinners.

October 23rd: Pizza Night, Meat Lovers and Vegetarian

October 30th: Fish n chips, Fish and Salmon Tacos

November 6th: Burger Night

Groups and families welcome. Reservations are appreciated.

Dinner served from 5pm til 7pm

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, October 21st

Forbes Hall  -  $5.00

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM or when the soup runs out, whichever comes first.

Menu: Tuscan Vegetarian Soup; Focaccia Bread made with olives, onion, parmesan cheese, rosemary & tomato; Dessert Goodies, Pot of Gold Coffee and Tea along with laughing conversations and post election interchanges!

Take out can be purchased if there are leftovers. 

Thanks to our wonderful Kitchen Crews! 

The Bridge Group invites you to join in at 1:00 PM in the Library. Beginners welcome.

Hallowe'en Family Dance

not just for the little ones!!

THETIS ISLANDERS AND FRIENDS, come on out and have a fun evening of dance and good times.ThINC ( Thetis Island Nature Conservancy) invites you all to a Halloween Family Dance, Saturday October 31 Forbes Hall.  This dance evening is not just for the little kids  but for all of us who love music and moving  with it. With country and folk music caller Doug Paterson. ( remember  Harvest Dance of 2013!?) featuring music by Paul Ruszel on guitar and Eric Desaulnier on fiddle and banjo it is sure to be a ball.  Added special appearance  by the Thetis Island Scottish Country Dancers led by Andy Keir.

Tickets now available at the recycling yard or call Suzanne 246-9965 or Vicki 246-9126. $10 adult (suggested). $25 a family (suggested).Children under 12 free.

Dinner provided by Nettie and Don will be available at a separate cost. $ 15 per person.Shepherd’s Pie and Apple Pie for dessert. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available.

Doors open for dinner at 5:30 and the dance to follow.

Come as your favourite flora, fauna, ghoul, or sprite or just come as you are!

ThINC

Hot Tub Wanted

I am looking for a hot tub please call Freya at 250 416 0488

Zumba

Anyone interested in trying Zumba Fitness for Baby Boomers, come on down to Forbes Hall on Tuesday's at 2 p.m. And Saturdays at 9 a.m. For 1hour. There will be an instructional DVD on the big screen for all to follow. Wear comfortable clothes and non-stick shoes and join in the fun! 

Any further details call Helen 250 246 2469

Why not take a night off from cooking, and have a lovely dinner at Forbes Hall?

Welcome to the first Community Dinner of Fall 2015

Forbes Hall ~ Saturday October 24th ~ 6PM (later start following ThINC's AGM) 

All are welcome.  Tickets $25 per person.  (Children's portions $13.00 ages 3 thru 10)

Our group of Thetis Island cooks is looking forward to preparing a memorable meal for you.

By Reservation:  please contact Ann Dickie 250-246-4079 or ann@lawrenspring.net by Tuesday, October 20^th. 

A portion of every ticket sold goes to TICA.

Menu 

Mushroom Tart 

Roasted Pear Salad with maple balsamic vinaigrette

Farmhouse Bread

Choice of either when you reserve:

Herb Crusted Pork Loin with mustard cream sauce

or Quinoa Stuffed Squash

Both mains come with sides of roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes with raspberry coulis & a dollop of whipped cream 

Tea & Coffee

 

Flu Shot Clinic ~ November 4th

The VIHA nurses will be arriving on the 09:10 ferry and officially start the clinic on November 4th at 09:30. If you are already waiting for them with your arm exposed, them a quick fill of the registration card will get them started early once they set up.

The official closing time is 10:30 although they may be able to squeeze a few more in after that before they pack up and leave for the ferry. But don't leave it too late...aim for before 10:30 to be sure.

The Community fund has once again generously donated some funding for goodies and Juice and coffee and the TIVFD Auxiliary has again volunteered to bake and serve the Coffee Service for everyone "recovering" from the inoculation. The nurses ask people to sit for 15 minutes after the shot to make sure that there are no adverse reactions, so we encourage you to sit and have a social coffee with your neighbours.  First Responders will be standing by.

When the clinic closes, it's only 45 minutes until the delicious Soups On event on Wednesdays. Why not make a morning of it? Flu shot, coffee, browse the library, and stay for Soups On lunch? 

Wednesday. November 4 th.  See you there with your arm bare!

TIVFD

Penelakut Carvings Available

Penelakut carver Leonard Sylvester asked me to help get the word out that he has a good inventory of carvings that he is motivated to sell. He is willing to make a trip to Thetis with his work if there are potential buyer(s). Please give me a call (250-246-9753) or send an email (kelly_bannister@telus.net) if you want me to let Len know of your interest and I can put you in touch. Here is the list of work and asking prices:

Small pieces (fixed cost):

Small Eagle $20 Small Salmon $20

11 inch Salmon $35 14 inch Hummingbird $40

14 inch Thunderbird with mother of pearl eye $40

16 inch King fisher with minnow in mouth $60

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12 inch disc shapes (open to offers):

Blue moon $125 Green frog $125

Black and White frog $125

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Other pieces (open to offers)

28 inch Crane with minnow in mouth $125

20 inch Jumping killer whale $90

21 inch disc with beautiful shell insets (38 pieces of mother of pearl) $1200

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All sizes approximate and prices accurate to the best of my knowledge. Thanks for considering supporting our local artists!

Domaine Jasmin ~ Closed

Thanks to all who visited us this summer. Our tasting room is closed temporarily. For group tastings or wine sales, please call 250-246-9494.

We are 60% through harvest, currently fermenting Pinot Gris and a Rose comprised of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir grapes.

Check out our new website, domainejasmin.com; we are now on Facebook, thanks to the fine work of Choli Design.

Denis & Coleen

Cufra SCUBA Photos

Photos by “Uncle Jim” (Hester) from Victoria. He is part of our regular crew of visitors and dives here quite a bit.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Steve Frankel