Soup's On ~ Meeting ~ Wednesday, Sept. 12 ~ 10:00AM

Soup's On is ready to start serving the community, once again. This will be our fifth season.

An organizational meeting is being held on Wednesday, Sept. 12th at 10:00AM at Forbes Hall.

Anyone is welcome to come and help out this friendly team.  The more cooks and helpers the better!

Come and join us and find out what we'll be up to this year.

Ann Dickie

Introducing ~ Upper Body Exercises at Forbes Hall

Starting Monday September 10th

Mondays 10:00AM ~ 11:00AM

Thursdays 11:00AM ~ 12Noon

Come join us for a twice weekly Upper Body workout.

The first Monday, trainer Tami August will join us to assess and recommend which type of excercises would be best for you.  There is no cost, just bring an exercise band or free weights.

Each morning before our workout, we'll be starting with a 15 minute Warm-Up walk.

For more information please call me at 250-246-3091

Gloria Taylor

Keith's Wine Notes has joined us...

Past newletters are posted for your enjoyment.

Yoga Classes ~ fall classes restart September 18th

Before we start a new fall season, I am going to take a week off to welcome home my honey and get some new moves together for an exciting new fall series, I am going to cancel Thurs, Tues, Wed, Thur classes beginning Sept 6^th, (this Thursday) thru to Sept 13^th.

Therefore the first fall class will be September 18^th, Tuesday at 9:30, arrive early to register, get ready to stretch towards new goals for the fall. 

Looking forward to seeing you,

Namaste, Dawn

Skate Park Rally ~ Chemainus ~ Friday Sept. 7

Park the Park  

Event Information:

It’s been almost 10 years since the idea of a skate-park was raised in Chemainus.
The rally is meant to get the park back in the conversation.  A family event showcasing the skate/bmx culture.

Riders of all abilities are encouraged to bring their “ride” bmx, skateboard or inline skates to Water wheel Park for a Rally to support the idea of finalizing the skate-park debate.

Friday 4-9 pm

The event is as follows.
Mini park set up with rails, ramps and half pipe ( North Cowichan supplied)

Skate/bmx films, music, skate demo’s concession stand, and sponsor give away prizes.

Raffles etc.  Mayor update on Park process followed by live alternative rock music bands.

** Riders must wear helmets and have a parent/guardian signed release waiver to use the mini park equipment.

Waivers are available on site or on line  facebook group ( address below)
·        4-630 free ride park, demo’s,  skate brand vendor giveaways.  Test your skills.
·        6:30 news about the park & raffle
·         7-9 live music (3 bands) alternative rock.
·        9 pm closing.

I need some volunteers for a couple hours..
For more information:  

Contact
Lynda Poirier
246-4504
Or join the conversation on Facebook
www.facebook.com/groups/parkthepark 

e-SPOKES

There is no one to send out eSPOKES for the last part of September.  If there is someone who could run the gmail account during this time, the email service could continue.  

If you could discuss this as a possibility, please contact: espokes@gmail.com

If no one can do it, please remember that you can "keep in touch with Thetis Island" on the 

Thetis Island Community Website  

and the

Thetis Island’s Community Blog (which is where you are right now!) just contact us at

editor@thetisblog.net

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School District 79 News

As most of you are aware the Ministry of Education has replaced the Cowichan Valley School District Board with a supervisor. The linked information may be of interest to parents, students, and other members of our community.

The following link was sent by former Board Chair, Eden Haythornthwaite.

http://capeincowichan.bc.ca/2012/09/03/the-proconsuls-plan-or-the-peoples-plan-let-cowichan-decide/

Context: Mr. McKay's Community Connection Letter 

Picture of Home

For 15 years I have called Thetis home, now that I'm off to Nanaimo to study theater, I will never forget Thetis Island.

Kyle Hughes (Big Friendly Giant)

Good luck, Kyle! ~ Gloria Taylor

BC Ferries Annual Public Meeting & AGM of BC Ferry Authority 2012

Click here to go to Public Consultation Page

Fifth Wheel Trailer for Sale

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Rosemary's Memorial

Many folks turned out today to pay their last respects to Rosemary Ann Boehringer.  All the stories spoke of an amazing, caring mother & friend with a fierce thirst for knowledge.  Thank you to Gloria and her team for putting on a beautiful afternoon showing their love for a wonderful woman.

And for all you that are wondering, here's a sample of a  "start ya bastard" video.