Bed for Sale

King Size, top of the line Tempur Celebrity pillow top mattress and box spring. Approx 5 years old. Paid 4499.00 plus a lot of taxes. Yours for 1000.00 and no taxes plus free delivery to Thetis or Chemainus with buyers help.

Call Donovan at 250-246-4695 or 250-246-7766 (Cell)

Forbes Hall ~ Kitchen

While working at Soup's On this week, we noticed a couple of things.

 

First, one of the cream/milk jugs is missing from the kitchen.  I'm guessing that sometime between the last Soup's On on December 18th, and now, one of them went home with someone after an event.  If you had an event during this time, please check for the jug.  It is 1 litre, glass, with a white plastic lid.  Return to the hall kitchen if you find it!  Thanks.

Secondly, there is a weird collection of food stuffs in the storage area fridge's freezer.  Please remove these items, or clearly mark in sharpie what they are there for.  We'll clean out the fridge in the near future of extraneous things.

Thanks for helping us keep things organized!

Ann Dickie

Ping Pong ~ time change this week only

For this week only, ping-pong has been re-scheduled from its usual 7 pm slot to 2:30 pm this Friday, January 10th.

All are encouraged to participate.  There is increasing anecdotal evidence that ping-pong, despite being fun, is also good for you.

~~ Matt Hess (ping-pong evangelist)

Beehive Reminder

Come join the creative fun on Saturday January 11^th at Forbes Hall from 10 – 4.

We welcome one and all to sew, clip, stitch, share ideas and get inspired, drop in for a few hours or stay all day.

Expert sewing instruction & fitting by Suzanne Rush  

Food and coffee provided by Don & Nettie.

If you have clothing or fabric that you would like to donate please bring it to Forbes Hall Saturday.

Think of how much space you will have it you clean out your closet!

Questions, contact Ellen Rush @ 416.0013 or ellenrush@gmail.com

Quarterly Deadline ~ February 1st

The submission date for items (stories, ads, etc) for the Spring Quarterly is February 1st. 

If you would like to submit something but can't make it by that date, call me (Veronica at 246 1509 or veronica@thetisisland.net) and we'll arrange something. 

Thank you all!

Ride Needed from Nanaimo to Thetis

I'm traveling back from Europe on Monday 13th January, and I was wondering whether anyone was driving from Nanaimo to Thetis that afternoon and could give me a ride?

I'm landing in Vancouver at 12.30 noon so will probably be in Nanaimo around 5pm.

Thanks :)

Anaïs (from Jollity Farm)

Contact: anais.gerber@network.rca.ac.u 

Gypsy-style Bellydance ~ Starts Thursday, January 9th

Have you ever wanted to learn how to shimmy?

Bellydance (Raks Sharqi) is an ancient art form now practiced in various styles around the world.

Come and learn a Spanish dance in the Gypsy style.  This dance is a fusion of flamenco and Egyptian Bellydance.

Thursdays – in Forbes Hall – 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Call Charlotte for more info.  (604-997-7292)

OLE!

FAC ~ BC Ferry Coalition's Website is Live

The BC Ferry Coalition's goal is to become a strong voice for coastal communities to tell the Province to put BC Ferries on an affordable, reliable and sustainable course for all ferry users and revitalize our communities.

Go to www.bcferrycoalition.com

Keith Rush Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut FAC

Found ~ Men's Wedding Ring

If you know a man  who lost a wedding band on the Island, Michel has found one.

Contact us at lynda.patricia@yahoo.com if you think its yours.

Lynda Poirier

BC Hydro Pole Work Coming

To ensure public safety and electrical system reliability, BC Hydro contractors will be inspecting wood power poles along distribution lines on Thetis Island between February 1 and March 15, 2014. Poles will be tested for strength and treated near ground level with wood preservative to prevent and/or stop decay if needed.

The wood preservatives used are approved and registered for utility wood poles by Health Canada. Contractors are certified and licensed by the BC Ministry of Environment and work is completed in accordance with BC Hydro’s Pest Management Plan for Wood Structure Maintenance (ref # 105-0976-09-14).

For more information, please contact Raymond Irving, Field Manager at (250) 755-4798 or raymond.irving@bchydro.com

Tara McCormick

Quality Management and Technical Resources Department

BC Hydro

Yoga Changes

Good Morning and Happy New Year!

I am so excited by the possibilities in 2014; are you?  What were your affirmations for this year?

Was one of them more exercise, better food choices, improved sleep habits, better health in general?  And have you begun to make changes?  Well you are cordially invited to come and try yoga this year.

In the last three years here are the biggest improvements I have seen in myself since committing to a yoga practice. 

1.       I  am truly happier at a deep level. 

2.       I am stronger and more flexible. 

3.       I still have some body pain, however I am able to locate the area and often stretch and release the muscles that are tight and painful.

4.       I have better balance.

5.       I am making healthier food choices.

Do you want this?  Come on out, it can be intimidating to come into a class and be uncomfortable at first, however we create a fun class of laughter, stretching, honouring our bodies and only doing what we can. 

There are changes:  Tuesday is an ongoing, more intermediate class – generally best for someone with a little yoga experience.  9:30 – 11:00 am.

Thursday is your best class for just starting, we will go back to the basics and be gentle and slow with a gradual increase in stretching and strengthening.  9:30 – 11:00 am

** Important note:  I have moved the chair yoga to shorten the class and make it a little later in the day.  Chair yoga is great if you have limited mobility, if you are healing from surgery or illness, it is gentle and fun.  Denham Kelsey (my most regular participant)  and I have truly enjoyed growing in balance, deepening our breath and enjoying our peaceful time exploring our own inner world.   We would love others to experience the joy we feel from our time together breathing, moving and opening.

Chair Yoga:  Tuesday:  11:15-12:05 (45 minutes) – Very Gentle Yoga 

New:  Starting Next week – Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm –a night class for relaxation.

Watch for more on this, later this week.  We will start this one January 15th.  This will teach you about chakras, colour, hormones and so much more as well as your poses and meditations for peace and happiness.

Take care, please call Dawn Gordon @ 250-246-9212, or email:  dawn_gordon@telus.net  if you are interested, but a little nervous about coming out.  We can always do a private class together to see where you are and modify some of the poses to meet your specific needs.

Namaste and hope to see you on a mat in 2014!!

Warmly, Dawn

Robbie Burns Supper Reminder

Robbie Burns Supper Reminder- 7 days before the deadline !

If you are planning to attend this wonderful event, you need to reserve your seat by sending a cheque before January 12th. There are a few people who said they will attend, but have not sent their cheque yet.... Just a gentle reminder to send it soon, you don't want to miss out ! Seats are sold on first come first serve basis.
Tickets are $ 25.00 .This includes the traditional Burns Supper expertly prepared by Nettie Hayter, Nancy, Rick and Don Sinclair.  Elaine Vallis will entertain us again with her Scottish Highland dancing and of course there will a piper as well as the usual Burns toasts and speeches. Scottish attire not mandatory but encouraged. There will also be a no-host bar, so bring some extra money.

To reserve a ticket, please make the cheque payable to : TIMA and send it to  Simone Luckham, Box 59, Thetis Island V0R 2Y0    questions:simone@stonesculptor.ca     250 - 246- 4802     

Tickets are non-refundable after January 12 2014  and any special dietary requests need to be made when making your reservation.