Last Details for Gwen's Celebration of Life

Seating: We expect more people to attend the service than Forbes Hall can accommodate so please be prepared in case you have to listen to the service from the library or outside.  Tents will be set up with a sound system.  

The first few rows in the hall will be marked and reserved for family members.

Food:  Change of plans.  If you are bringing food, we would appreciate it if you could drop it off between 10:00 and 12:00 Saturday morning so we can finish arranging larger platters before everyone arrives.  If you bring it when you come, please drop it off at the side door near the library to leave the main entrance with less traffic.  If you are wondering if we still need more food, the answer is YES!  Just bring along a sweet or savory of your choice.  Thank you! 

Cards and guest books:  A table will be set up on the patio by the front doors under a tent and there will be a basket for cards.  There will also be 2 guest books for everyone to sign and just so you can be a little prepared, there is a space to write a memory or an encouraging word beside your name.  

Parking: Parking is going to be a challenge as we are expecting 300 to 500 people so please car pool with a neighbor if possible and leave the area closest to the hall for family, guests from out of town and our seniors.  Fire department members will assist you in angle parking on Mission Road and by the school.  

Time: Starting time is 1:30 this Saturday, January 24^th. 

Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and your willing hearts and hands.  I appreciate all the support.  

Lynn Hunter

Scooter for Sale

Yamaha 49cc Vino scooter for sale.  Was vandalized six years ago and suffered heavy body damage but the motor is good.  

No motorcycle license required for these little scoots, a class 5 works just fine.  Could be a good way to get around the island if you're handy and willing to buy some parts.  It needs a new seat, some new body panels and rear light assembly.  

$450

contact Ellen or Kevin at hradmcclellan@gmail.com

A Cave to Valdez?

Ever since I was a young child I've heard of this cave.  Jo Ateah told me at great length once about a young woman who thought she'd found it.  

Every summer growing up, we'd "do" the caves.  It all stopped one year, when we realized (probably Dad & Pat Hayward rather than us kids), that the rocks had shifted, and we could no longer go through number Seven, coming out through number 8.  After that we started thinking about what might happen if those rocks shifted when we were in the caves.  Consequently they lost their allure.  

So it was with real interest that I read the following article.  The chasm outside of the caves is a beautiful, cool place to sit on a hot summer's day, but you'll never see me going into the caves again.  The last I heard the caves belong to the Nature Conservancy of Canada and are looked after by VIU as a protected habitat for a species of long-eared bats.

http://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/living/does-a-mystery-tunnel-and-caves-link-the-gulf-islands-1.1733072

Interesting article!

Ann Dickie

Discussion about Home & Community Care on Thetis Island

Thursday, February 5th from 2 pm – 3 pm at Forbes Hall.

Over the years, Thetis Island residents have discussed the need for ongoing health care on the island.  At present, there is none (except flu shot clinic) and it is not within VIHA’s present plans to expand their services.

Yet, with some form of local assistance, aging residents and those with other health issues could choose to remain in their homes without moving off the island to access those services. Ultimately, other local health-related services could be offered as identified and needed.

To continue the discussion, you are invited to this “rekindling” one hour meeting to:

1.       Hear what has been done to date.

2.       Discuss local health-related needs and possible solutions.

3.       Identify a do-able plan of action for the next few months.

If you are unable to attend but want to participate in the ongoing discussion, please send your thoughts and comments to ckasting@telus.net

Thetis Island Marina & Pub Friday Night Dinner Menu & Superbowl

Friday Night Dinner: 5-7 Pm  January 23, 2015 - Fish & Chips

Beer Battered Cod Served With Fries, Coleslaw, Tartar & Lemon

1 Pc $8.95……………..2pc $10.95

Also Offering A Selection Of Appetizers And Desserts.

Coming Event – Join Us For Superbowl Sunday: February 1, 2015

Seattle Seahawks Will Play New England Patriots In Super Bowl in Phoenix  Feb. 1 – Kick Off Time 3:30pm

Pub Kitchen Will Be Open –  – Menu TBA

Families And Groups Welcome Reservations Recommended

Call Us At 250-246-3464

Burns Night Thanks ~

Thank you to all who attended and participated in last evening's Burns Night. A good evening with wonderful food and drink, highland dancing, poetry, speeches, singing, music and Scottish country dancing in a beautifully decorated hall was had by all.

Special thanks to our MC for the evening, Gerry Smith, for a job well done.

Andy Kier

Robbie Burns ~ Thank you!

Thanks to all the hard working passionate folks who put on a fun Robbie Burns night.  The atmosphere was lively, and the food perfectly traditional!

Any photos of the event that you'd like to share, please send to editor@thetisblog.net

Here's a photo of two old friends (since 1964), Lucy & Kathleen, who unknowingly dressed in like fashion, sporting their Stewart Kilts.

Notice regarding the Celebration of Life for Gwen Hunter

I am pleased to coordinate the Celebration of Life for Gwen which will take place at Forbes Hall next Saturday, January 24th at 1:30 knowing that the Thetis Island ‘family’ always pulls together in times of need. 

Help is needed for the following:

Set up: Men to help Ernie with chairs, women to help Lynn with set up.

Clean up: Many hands make light work – in the kitchen, entrance and main hall. 

Food: Please bring along sweet or savory finger foods for the tea, preferably savory as they seem to be the most popular.  Some sandwiches would be appreciated as some family members may not have had lunch.  You can contact me for suggestions or to let me know what you plan to bring.  

Please reply to lynnhunter@telus.net or call 250-246-2176 

Thank you in advance for your help and generous hearts.  May this be a special time of reflecting on how dear Gwen touched our lives and our whole community. 

Lynn Hunter

For Sale: 1998 Plymouth Voyager LE Extended Van

Mechanically sound for the 194,000 km and very clean. Upside, recent brake (rotors and pads) job, timing chain, special spark plugs and water pump replaced on or before maintenance requirements, relatively new battery and tires, maintenance record and bills available. $1650.00
Contact Tom Carson at 250-246-5091 or 250-383-0786 or di-carson@shaw.ca

Gwendolyn Hunter

It with great sadness to announce the passing of my loving wife Gwen Hunter, on January 14th, 2015.  After a short but vigorous fight with cancer she left us peacefully and looked calm and beautiful. 

We are having a celebration of life at the community hall on Saturday the 24th at 1:30pm. Lynn Hunter has graciously offered to tend to the details for the celebration. 

Thank you to all for your continued support from the beginning of this difficult journey. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Red Cross Society.

Don Hunter

St. Margaret's Cemetery Work Day

A work crew is needed to clear out more blackberry plants down in the new area of the cemetery. The work is planned for Tuesday January 27, 9AM weather permitting.  Some willing hearts, pick axes, spades, rubber boots and wheel barrows are all that is required. We have fun too with a campfire lunch included.

Please call Suzanne: 246-9965

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, January 21st

Community Centre/Forbes Hall

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

Leftover soup can be purchased as "take-out"

MENU

Gingery Beef Soup with Soba Noodles & Bok Choy

Vegetarian Soup Option also

Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce

Assorted Goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee & Tea

Lively chatter, some jokes and a lot of laughter!

There are still a few open dates when we need people to be on the Soup's On Prep Teams.

Interested?

Contact Shirley Burr, Dee Smith or Don Sinclair....the SO SO Committee. 

At 1:00 PM The Bridge Group meets in the Hunter Room

Everyone is welcome!