Upper Body Workout Resumes Jan. 6th

Forbes Hall 9:15AM

Everyone welcome!

We meet twice a week (Monday and Fridays) for a workout that includes free weights and cardio for all ages.

See you there!

Gloria Taylor

Public Access Defibrillator Training

New Forbes Hall Defibrillator Training

Your TICA Board will be installing the new Public Access Defibrillator at Forbes Hall sometime in January. 

The TIVFD invites you to take a 30-minute familiarization workshop with us.  While learning how to operate the AED may not change your life, it might change your neighbour's life. 

We will hold a "hands-on" seminar at the Firehall on Saturday, Jan 4 at 10AM, on Monday, Jan. 6 at 2PM and 7 PM.

Please e-mail chief11@telus.net to let us know which workshop you will be attending. 

This seminar will be of special interest to the "kitchen crew" who attend many community centre functions, and those who use Forbes Hall for recreation and/or social events. 

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Fire Dept.

Box 14-6, Thetis Island

BC, V0R 2Y0

cell:  250-252-0544

An Expression of Thanks

Thanks, endless deep thanks for all the love and support you have showered upon our  family during this challenging time. We always knew we lived in a great community but now have deeply experienced it and feel such overwhelming gratitude.

And so, as I have learned to say from First Nations sisters and brothers, I raise my hands to you, wonderful people, I raise my hands to you all and honour you for your support and generosity. I'd like to share with you all my favorite gratitude song by Natalie Merchant, and dedicate it to you.  

We hope you have a fantastic holiday celebrating life on this beautiful island, on this beautiful Earth.  Happy, happy Winter...hope to see you very soon.

Love and Blessings, Steph, Chad, and Aislinn

Happy Christmas to All!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"

Christmas Eve sunrise.

Amazing colours!

Ann Dickie

Christmas Eve Carol Service

On Christmas Eve ~ Tuesday December 24th

there will be a Family Carol Service.

Join us in singing some of your favourite carols

7:30 PM until 8:15 PM

Forbes Hall

Will Lennox

Merry Christmas from Maria

My years on Thetis Island are dear memories, and my best to all for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all who remember me.  

Fondly,  

Maria Romaggi 

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Maria,

we all remember you dearly! No one can pass by the bench at the slough without picturing you there! Have a warm and wonderful Christmas season!

Jeannine

The Island was Whirling!

Many parties were held on the island over the weekend.  If you'd like to share photos, just sent them along.

A bunch of the island's women dressed up to celebrate the 50's & 60's, and dance to a few golden oldies.

Christmas Movie ~ The Nativity Story ~ Sun. Dec. 22

Come enjoy the Christmas classic “The Nativity Story” at the Community Hall 7pm Sunday, Dec.22^nd.  The movie is very well done and is rated PG-mature theme. Running time 1 hour 40 minutes.  
Everyone welcome; free admission.  Bring your company along!  Hope to see you there!

Movie Database Description:  A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.

Click here for Movie Info. 

Click here for Movie Trailer.  

Any questions call Tricia Hunter 250-246-8954.

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