8-Week Yoga & Meditation Series

Join us for a unique 8 Week Yoga & Meditation Series, exploring Kundalini Yoga, Restorative Hatha Yoga and Meditation with sound therapy immersion. Jess and Heather are both dedicated and trained instructors and will gently guide you back to yourself - promoting balance and bliss in the process.

This class is suitable for all levels.

Dates: Every Friday from March 7 - April 25
Time: 6 - 7:30pm
Where: Forbes Hall
Investment: $144/8 weeks
Drop in: $23/session (space permitting)

For all the details and to reserve your spot, please connect with us!

If the investment is a barrier to attending, please connect with us and we will see how we can best support you.

Wisewillowpress.com/8weekyogaseries

Info@wisewillowcollective.com

Headband Found

Brown knit headband with a whale on it found on Porlier Rd.

Britt

Britt.espe@gmail.com

Why We Need TIRRA...

e-Spokes must be one of the most used and appreciated services TIRRA provides. WHAT a brilliant idea it was! 

Long-time islanders will remember back to the days of the phone wheel. If you needed everyone to know about something, you would call the chair of that committee. They would have a list of, say, 10 people to call, who would each have their own list to call, so that eventually, maybe, as many people who were there to answer the phone would know that something was happening. It was a way of turning out help quickly or reaching part-timers.

The alternative was to type something up and put it in all the mailboxes. As the internet became more widely used, former islander Lon Wood came up with the idea of an electronic version. eSpokes was the name because it was "spokes" of the original phone "wheel". 

The newsletter is such an integral part of Thetis Island life that losing it is almost unthinkable! At the moment there are three people doing the job, each taking a month "on" and two months "off", but trading with each other when needed. New volunteers are always welcome - it just spreads the joy around.

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

Thank you for reading,

TIRRA Executive Board

The Equestrian Career of Shirley Burr

As posted yesterday, Sunday was Shirley’s 90th birthday.

For those interested to learn more about her amazing life you can read about it here: 

https://www.michellemerlindt.com/single-post/the-equestrian-career-of-miss-shirley-burr 

Thanks,

Michelle S.

Penelakut Fire Victims Donations

If you were still thinking about donating cash, a cheque or Walmart gift cards to the Penelakut fire victims, the TIVFD will be taking donations up until Wednesday and hand delivering them on Thursday. Drop off your envelope at the Post Office with TIVFD and Penelakut Donation on the front.

Thank you.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept

BC Ferries Engagement Series Information from BC Ferries FB Page

Help shape the future of engagement with BC Ferries. We’re looking for your input as we aim to design an inclusive engagement framework that reflects the diverse needs of coastal regions and ferry users throughout the province.

Take our survey    https://www.bcferriesprojects.ca/letsconnect?tool=survey_tool#tool_tab

Takes just 10 minutes.

Open until March 18

Learn more and have your say https://ow.ly/jG1550UTAok

Starting this week (Feb. 4), we are hosting a series of in-person sessions at terminals, on vessels and in communities as well as moderated online discussions and polls to gather further insights.

Your feedback and input will directly inform the new framework, which is set to launch in early May 2025.

Attend an in-person pop up: https://ow.ly/4EnP50UTAqp

Press release: https://ow.ly/2x2750UTAtc

BC Ferries Let’s Connect

Community Pup Up Information Booth:

https://www.bcferriesprojects.ca/letsconnect/widgets/195937/key_dates#58683

scroll down to Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut

Shirley Burr’s 90th Birthday Tea Today at Forbes Hall from 2pm until 4pm

Dear Thetis Islanders,

You are invited to join us for a very special 90th Birthday celebration.

If you wish to contribute a plate of sweets or " dainties" text or call Petra at 250 246-0735.

Cards are welcome but please, no gifts.

Many thanks.

Soup’s On: Wednesday, February 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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

Beef Chilli
Vegetarian Chili
Garlic Bread
Treats, Teas and Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats, 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

Vitals Monitoring Clinic - Wednesday, February 12th

This Wednesday, Community Paramedic, Robin, will hold a Vitals Monitoring Clinic at Forbes Hall in the Care Station, coinciding with Soup’s On.

This service is provided by BC Emergency Health Services through their Community Paramedicine program to all islanders, at no cost.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Miter Saw for Sale

Ryobi 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser

Brand New in a Box:  $150

Text Doug (250) 701-4892

Blue Cottage Bread Pop-Up @ Telegraph Harbour Marina

Sunday starting at 9:30am.

We are offering small batch fresh artisan breads. Doesn't get any more local than this!

Drop by to pick up some fresh bread & grab a delicious coffee while you're there.

·      CLASSIC SOURDOUGH: slow fermented.

·      MULTIGRAIN & SEEDS SOURDOUGH: Pumpkin, flax and sunflower seeds plus 7 grains and a touch of rye. Slow fermented.

·      SPANISH GREEN OLIVES & ROSEMARY BAGUETTES with rosemary fresh from the garden, peaking through the snow.(I know I promised kalamata olives, but I ran out : )

Cheers,
Tracy