Burn It Smart ~ Wood Heat Workshop

The CVRD is hosting a free public education workshop on residential wood heating on Februaryb 13th. 

Please click on the woodstove for more information.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Fire Dept.

Box 14-6, Thetis Island

BC, V0R 2Y0

cell:  250-252-0544

Burns' Night ~ Thank-you

Very many thanks to all who came out to help celebrate the life of Robbie Burns, and a special thank you to the many wonderful helpers whose efforts made the evening the great success it turned out to be.

Hope to see you all again next year!

Photos submitted by Adrienne P.  

If anyone else has photos of the night that they'd like to share, please send them to editor@thetisblog.net.

Visit with the Bolsters ~

I will be visiting the Bolsters next week for a couple of days and would be happy to add a few more items like greeting cards, notes and/or photos to my little bundle of Thetis mementos I am packing up for them.
I am leaving the island on Thursday January 23, 2014 so if you wish to add something please put them into the drop box by 5PM on Wednesday January 22, 2014, attention Glenda Petersen.

Yoga Schedule

NEW this year is a change to Chair Yoga, we have moved the class to 11:15 am on Tuesdays and shortened it to 45 minutes.  This class has seen many come and go. It really is a lovely and gentle way to stretch and strengthen older muscles and keep them from disrepair.  The old adage goes, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”  Don’t lose your flexibility in life, you are warmly invited to come try your first class for free.  Helps reduce high blood pressure, safe and healthy for those with blood sugar issues and arthritis.  Leave this class with a sense of peace and joy, and a little more zip.

NEW this January is Chakra Yoga from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Wednesday nights.  This week we will start in the middle with the heart chakra.  Did you know that chakra means “Wheel of Light”.  The heart is about compassion and growth, and it vibrates to the colours pink and green, the emotion is unconditional love.  The endocrine gland that is associated to this chakra is the thymus gland, so there is a direct link between our heart’s happiness and our health.  You are invited to come out and enjoy this relaxing and restorative yoga class.  We will be doing a meditation and gentle yoga postures to open our chest and our heart centre.

Ongoing Hatha Yoga is Tuesday from 9:30-11:00 am, this is our most popular class, come on out and give it a try – there is always room for more, and Thursday are a great class for those who just wish to try out yoga from a basic, beginner level.  This is an open ongoing class that is adapted to the abilities of each individual.   Safety and fun are two very important foundational pieces of all the yoga classes. 

… also through the grapevine, I heard there is another yoga instructor moving to the island, how exciting, who knows what type of class she might be willing and open to teach.  I can hardly wait to meet her.  Collaboration, let’s all work together for the greatest good for all.

Hope to see some new faces out to inspire new growth in yourself for 2014.

Warmly, Dawn Gordon

Dawn_gordon@telus.net

250-210-0826

Dr. Gordon Neufeld Speaking in Chemainus

Internationally renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld will speak at the Chemainus Theatre on Jan.31(7-9pm).Tickets are $25.00, available on line from the Chemainus Theatre website.

Dr. Neufeld who specializes in childhood development, will speak on How to Keep Children Safe in a Wounding World.

Septic Tank Pump Out

We have two signed up for septic tank pump-outs this Wednesday morning ( Jan.22 ) by Coast Environmental. With more participants, costs can be significantly reduced for everyone. If you are interested, please contact Henry Benskin as soon as possible at 250-246-1212.

Wine Making Equipment for Sale

Wine making equipment including primary fermenter, 3 glass carboys, corker, bottles and everything else you need to make your own wine. 

Wine kit included, if you like!?

$150

Contact Ron Bannister 250 252 0099 or ron_bannister@telus.net

January Seniors' Dinner

SUNDAY JANUARY 26 ~ 5:30 PM at FORBES HALL 

Put on your Hawaiian Shirt and come to our Tropical Dinner Party!

Make your reservation by Wednesday Jan 22

email donella123@aol.com

or put a note in the drop box (Dee 16-2)

Seniors 55 + may each bring two guests. Fee at the door is $18

Refreshments available 

Menu:

Pea and Mint Soup

Crostini with Olive Tapenade

Drunken Luau Chicken  (Coq au Vin)

Parsley Roasted Potatoes

Winter Slaw

Apple Galette with Butterscotch and Caramel

Vegetarian meals upon request

This Week at Thetis Island Marina & Pub

Tuesday night from 6-8pm

Come on down and join us for a game of darts, some drinks and lots of laughs.

Amateurs to professionals (like our in-house champ, Kia) are welcome!

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER SPECIAL

Friday January 24 - Fish & Chips

All-time favourite!! for the AMAZING price of $7.95!!

To complement the food, a special on a glass of white wine for $3.95, or a pint of Bud lite for $3.95

Regular menu items are also available and include: assorted homemade meat pies, enchiladas & soups.

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Call us at 250-246-3464 and reserved a table for your party, or just drop by.

We look forward to seeing you!

Change of Date ~ Roy Pickford's Life Celebration

February 2nd for 1PM - 4PM

Note: Change of date for Roy Pickford's life celebration at the Thetis Island Hall .... Hope this change makes it easier for you to come and share goodies, memories and stories.

See you there

Mary Forbes

Soup's On ~ Wednesday January 22nd

Wednesday, January 22nd

Forbes Hall 11:30AM ~ 1:00PM or 'til we run out!

Menu:

Cheddar Cauliflower Soup (vegetarian)

Apple Cheese Biscuits

Lemon Squares & Cranberry Squares

Tea & Pot of Gold Coffee

$5 Minimum Donation

See you Wednesday.

For more information on Soup's On, click here.

Roy Pickford

Roy Pickford, dear to many on Thetis Island for many many years passed away on the 14th of this month.  A brief note from his daughter Verna said  

"Roy passed away peacefully this afternoon, January 14th, in Victoria hospice. I was able to be at his side and my brother stayed with him much of the time this week.  A life well lived!"  

Verna will be joining any of us that would like to honor Roy in memory of his life at our Forbes Hall library on Sunday afternoon, the 26th of January, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to sharing stories and memories, see you there.

Thank you,

Mary Forbes