New Members Wanted for the Structure Protection Unit (SPU)

The SPU is an auxiliary support team to the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department (TIVFD). Our role is to protect buildings with water sprinklers in the event of a wildfire threat, and also to promote FireSmart resiliency on Thetis. There is some turn over in the group, and new volunteers are needed to maintain an elite force of 10 to 12 people. The function of this and the other auxiliaries (Water hauling, Rest & rehab, Traffic control, Communications) is to allow the Fire Department to focus on the active firefighting bit by reducing or eliminating some of the peripheral (non-hot zone) activities.

Opportunity: Learn what you can do to protect your own property. Get to know some of your Thetis Island neighbors. Get some exercise while doing your volunteering bit for the island.

Prerequisites: None. The main thing is willingness to learn. Experience with pumps, hoses, sprinklers, & ladders, ideal but not necessary. There is also one non-physical position available for an administrative / computer-based documentation role.

Time commitment: On average we end up about 2 hours per month in the Fire season (April or May thru Oct or Nov). This time is typically spent doing a practice run of setting up sprinklers to create a humidity bubble around the structure.  Some additional training time is needed periodically.

More info: If you want to know more, please feel free to reach out to me or any of the other current members: Graeme Shelford, Stu Downey, Laurie Leung, Peter Walsh, David Reay, Bill Dickie (B1), Bill Golley (B2), Geoff Porter, Craig Terry

Sincerely,
Jim Moloney, SPU team lead
jimolo46@gmail.com

604.534.1635

From the Library...

The TICA library is open with a Friend of the Library in attendance Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4 and Monday 10-1.

For library patrons, a gentle reminder to return library materials in a timely manner. Some items have been borrowed for a long time, restricting the enjoyment by other users.

Thank you.

Celine

Bingo Tonight

Community Bingo, Friday April 12th.   6:30 - 8:30 pm.   Forbes Hall

Come join us for a fun night of Bingo. Meet your neighbour. Win massive pots, some approaching $10. Drinks and snacks of course will be available. Unsupervised play area for younger children. If you think not liking bingo is a reason to skip it, you are wrong.
25 cents per card per game. Prize money is the total collected. 10 games (about 2 hours total)

1. One line any direction
2. Three Horizontal Lines
3. BNO
4. Pyramid
5. The letter T
6. Four Corners
7. The letter X
8. Large Picture Frame
9. Small Picture Frame
10. Blackout

See you there!

Reminder: Telus PureFibre Community Information Session

Join Us for the Thetis Island TELUS PureFibre Community Information Session!

Date: April 13, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Forbes Hall Community Centre

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about and sign up for TELUS PureFibre services. Discover the benefits of TELUS PureFibre and how it can enhance your connectivity experience. The TELUS team will be available to answer your questions and assist you with the sign-up process.

You will also have an opportunity to learn about exclusive promotions and discounts that our team will have available at the event.

Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you learn about TELUS PureFibre!

We hope to see you there!

Telus Update

Hello Thetis Residents!

I would like to start off by thanking everyone for the outpouring of support through phone calls and emails. We greatly appreciate the tremendous hospitality displayed by the Island, and cannot wait to get over there and start our work. We have successfully secured accommodation for our team members, and look forward to seeing you all over the coming weeks. While I have you, I would like to highlight a couple of points below:

1.) Saturday, April 13th - 11am-3pm: Thetis Island Community event & PureFibre launch @ Forbes hall- I will be in attendance personally to answer any questions you may have, and assist with service inquiries and sign up

2.) We have a dedicated inbox available for all Thetis Island residents. You can contact us at the below email for any and all inquiries- thetis@telus.com

Thank you again.

Regards,

Tyler Woods

Manager – Community & Service Excellence,

Customer Solutions Delivery – Nanaimo/Ladysmith/Duncan/Cowichan Valley
Mobile 250-882-7665

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 14th is John Piper.
The power of the resurrection, Acts 16:22-34.

10 AM at the community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Memorial for Pierre Perreault

The Perreault family looks forward to seeing and welcoming the friends of Pierre at his Memorial service which will take place on 

Saturday April 13,  2pm     Cobble Hill Hall    1355 Ball Road,   Mill Bay.  

For those who are not able to attend in person there will be a zoom connection available.    

Please text or email : 250-436-1548 Marinetech.parts.service@gmail.com

Login information will be sent to you.
Gurk Sarioglu

Witness of Land Title Docs

Is there anyone on island who is authorized by BC to witness land titles docs? Lawyer, notary, commissioner of oaths?

Please contact alexwendy@shaw.ca

Foot Care Clinic May 17-18, 2024

Hello Thetis island. 

Burnie Nicholson LPN will hold a foot care clinic at Forbes Hall May 17-18 2024. 

Please email or text message him directly to book an appointment time and day.

Burnet@telus.net.    

778-587-5050.

Basic foot care includes:

● Lower legs and feet nursing assessment

● Toenail cutting and reduction

● Callous/Corn reduction and education/interventions to decrease or eliminate recurrence

within LPN scope of practice

● Hang nail/ ingrown nail mitigation

● Foot massage and moisturizing of skin

● Diabetic foot assessment and basic care

● Basic wound care/ dressing changes/pressure point mitigation

● Referrals to complex foot care health professionals

Fee/client : $75 with appointments taking 1 hour generally.

Minimum 5 max 8 confirmed clients required/day for clinic to proceed.

The Pub Welcomes Back...

NICKI PEPPER!!!!

Come and say hello. She's here tonight and Sunday.

See you soon,

Thetis Island Marina Team

New Album Release - “Brighter Than The Night"

Our son Connor has held a very deep affection for Thetis Island since the age of seven.

We would like to share his new album release, “Brighter Than The Night,” with all our Thetis Island friends and the whole Thetis Island Community.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 

Chris and Karen Roff

Please use this link to listen on any of the music platforms and feel free to share.

https://connorroffmusic.lsnto.me/l4gi52b0

Reminder: Ping Pong on Thursday

Come join us at Forbes Hall for ping pong Thursday nights from 7:00 pm till we get tired or 9:00 pm whichever comes first…

Ping Pong Team