An Amazing Moment

Ann looked out the window this morning and said, with a smile, there's a tree on top of the car. I was grateful for the smile, but still thought she might be referring to something that had fallen during the night.

Lo and behold, it was the Christmas tree taken from our car in Duncan on Wednesday evening. I phoned Don Bazinet of the Sally Ann to thank him for holding it and to see if he remembered the good Samaritan's name. Alas, all he could recall was a van and driver whose name perhaps began with an R.

Could this be Ralph or some other R-Elf? Whoever is responsible for this generous act, please know there are two happy campers here at 81 Blue Heron. Thanks for the gesture, and the sneaky delivery.

Gary Geddes

Live Music in Chemainus ~ Dec. 22

Hello Thetis,

A quick ride on the ferry and a short walk will bring you to some local live music tomorrow at the Horseshoe Pub in Chemainus. Brent Jarvis will be bringing his Rhodes and I hope to add a few Christmas tunes to the mix. This is the last Sunday at the shoe for 2013, hope to see you there. From 4 - 6 pm. Wood stove on site, music is free. 

Zandra Burns

Sunrise ~ Dec 19

Gloria Taylor ~ from her perch on Moore Hill

Bed Chair Cushion Needed

On behalf of Stephanie Cottell  we  are looking for one of those cushions designed to look like the upper part of a chair and is used by people who are confined to bed.This  cushion supports a sitting up position  much like an arm chair which is  a nice change for one who is recuperating and is  spending a lot of time in a prone position.
with thanks in advance

Please contact  Suzanne Sarioglu 250-246-9965.

Winter Solstice Celebration

This is a little reminder that Saturday night(Dec 21st) is the Annual
Thetis Island Community Winter Solstice Pot-luck Feast and Celebration at
the Community Centre: Doors open at 5:30pm; Dinner at 6pm; Entertainment
7:30 - 8:45pm (approx.)

Many of you already have tickets, which is great.  There are still a few
tickets left and will be available at the door. There is no charge for
tickets and there will be a little box at the door for donations, which we
very much appreciate :)

We will also have a bin for non-perishable food donations for Harvest House.

Please remember to bring a little card listing the ingredients in your pot
luck contribution - this is really important for folks with food
sensitivities, and if you are in the mood - costumes and sparkles are
greatly encouraged!

We are really looking forward to seeing everyone!
the local Solstice Fairies

 

Christmas Tree needs a ride home from Duncan...

ARE YOU GOING TO DUNCAN IN THE NEXT DAY OR SO?

After buying a Christmas tree at Farmer's Market, Gary Geddes and Ann Eriksson were shopping at Thrifty's in Duncan. When they came out laden with too many groceries, someone had 'stolen" the Christmas tree from on top of the Subaru.

While Ann was at the Cowichan Trust meeting, Gary went back to Thrifty's and asked the man and boy manning the Salvation Army donation stand if they'd seen anyone suspicious running off with a tree. No, but their boss had found a Christmas tree in the back of his pick-up and wondered what to do with it. However, it was too late to contact the finder and retrieve the tree as we we aiming for the 8:45 ferry home. Was it a prank or a bungled theft? Someone knows.

If you are going to Duncan and could bring back our tree, the Sally Ann's Christmas Kettle Coordinator Don Bazinet would be glad to meet you at a pre-ordained spot and hand it over. His phone number is 250-732-8722. He needs an hour's advance warning, as he is all over town managing the donations project.

Please let us know if you can do this. The tree cost $30, but the ferry to retrieve it would cost us just about as much. Don't forget to take some string and a bungey cord. We live at 81 Blue Heron, but will be glad to pick it up at your place.  

Thanks, 
Gary Geddes

FAC Islands Trust Transportation Advisory Committee Submission

Click here to read document.

FAC Chairs Submission to the Coastal Ferries Engagement Process

Click here to read document.

To All Community Hall Users ~

The floors have been cleaned and polished, and look wonderful!  Thanks to Ralf Kempe, for organizing and getting this job done!

To keep everything looking great, we ask that everyone removes their outdoor footwear upon entering the hall. Perhaps bring a pair of inside shoes to slip on, at least while the ground is wet through the winter and early spring. 

Thanks,

Gloria Taylor

Maintenance, TICA

Solstice Celebration

THETIS ISLAND WINTER SOLSTICE COMMUNITY
POT-LUCK FEAST & CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 2013
THETIS ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM
CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT 6PM

We invite you to join us again for this year's winter solstice community
pot-luck feast and celebration.

Please bring something for the pot-luck (and include a small card with a
list of ingredients) Coffee, tea and juice will be provided.

Once again we will have bins for collecting non-perishable food item for
Harvest House for those who wish to donate.

We would be delighted if you would share a piece of music, a song or two,
a poem, a dance or a story to celebrate this magical time of year, the
longest night and the return of the light.

Our theme this year is "Stars", and as always we'd love to see
some starry, shiny, glittery winter costumes so dress up or simply bring
your shining selves.

We are using tickets again this year so please get yours asap, as we
reached our limit last year.

There is no charge for tickets - however we really appreciate donations to
help cover our start-up costs.

Tickets available by emailing Janice Young  jeyoung@uvic.ca

Or contacting any of us on the Solstice planning committee!

Janice Young, Stephanie Cottell, Dawn Gordon, Carol Sowerby & Alisha Rennie

Look forward to seeing you there!

Lawrence Spring Farm ~ Sausage Available

1.25# packages of Mild Italian Beef Sausage available - $7.80 per package.

It's a lovely thing to serve island grown foods to your Holiday guests.

Please contact Ann or Bill @ 250-246-4079

for more info, click here.

Robbie Burns Night ~ January 18th 2014

The popular Robbie Burns Night is only a month away - so mark your calendar and reserve a ticket !

This event is sponsored by TIMA, so TIMA members have priority to reserve a ticket until December 22nd, after that it's first come, first serve.

Tickets are $ 25.00 and are sold until January 12, limited seating.  Tickets include 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.

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.