Health Talk at Forbes Hall - Slips and Falls

March 20th 10am Forbes Hall

Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors Between 20% and 30% of seniors fall each year. Falls and associated outcomes not only harm the injured individuals but also affect family, friends, care providers and the health care system.

On March 20th Community Paramedic, Vinh Pham, will provide a talk on slips and falls. He will cover the major causes as well as what can be done to prevent them from happening.

For more information please contact:

David Reay, davidreay@telus.net, 778-899-3216
or
Jeannine Caldbeck, chief44@telus.net, 250-252-0544

Presented by the Forbes Hall Health Services Group

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…

The Ping Pong Team

Free Stuff

Spring cleaning time, downsizing. Lots of stuff, more added daily.

Corner of Foster Point Road and Burns Road.

Was useful treasures, now ...not so much.

Donovan

Jollity Farm OPEN Saturday during Power Outage

Please come early if possible as the less items in the fridge to keep cold with the generator, the better.

You can pay with cash, we'll give you an IOU, or send you home with a paper receipt to pay via etransfer once the power is back on.

Please come early if possible, as the less items in the fridge to keep cold with the generator, the better.

Some items added to the fresh list this week:
Parsnips
Rutabaga
Spinach
Carrots
Daffodil bouquets

If you'd prefer to pick up your order on Friday, then let us know and we'll make arrangements.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

March 13th, 1-3pm Advanced Care Planning

On March 13th (after Soups On) Marcela from Island Health will be coming to Thetis Island to host a session on Advanced Care Planning.

Please put this on your calendar. Tough subject I admit, but it is something that we all need to listen and learn about.

Contact David or Jeannine if you have any questions.

David Reay
davidreay@telus.net 778-899-3216
Jeannine Caldbeck
chief11@telus.net 250-252-0544

Forbes Hall Health Service Group

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Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 6th at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:
Creamy Tortellini Chicken Tuscan Soup
Vegetarian: Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup
Focaccia
Assorted Goodies
Teas and Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available.

The Soup’s On Team

Recumbent Stationary Bike

I am looking for a recumbent stationary bike to either buy or have on loan to facilitate a knee replacement surgery recovery. 

It will probably be needed for a couple of months if on loan. Anybody on Thetis happen to have one?

Please contact Suzanne 250-246-9965 thank you!

Gym, Anyone?

Hello community!

I have family that is considering a move to this beautiful spot, and I am wondering if there is any option for a work-out space on the island. I know there's the tennis court, hiking, all the boating - but more specifically they are looking for weights and that kind of thing. 

The space they would be living in doesn't allow for them to bring their current work out supplies - so I thought to ask here. 

Maybe you want to rent out yours? Win, win?

They are lovely, youthful folks (a couple) in their 60s. 

Please reach out to Jess if you know of anything.

Info@wisewillowcollective.com - thank you!!

March 7: Thetis LTC ELECTRONIC Special Meeting to hold a Community Information Meeting and Public Hearing

Proposed Bylaw Nos. 113 and 114
March 7, 2024 - 5:30 PM 

The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee has scheduled an electronic Special Meeting to hold a Community Information Meeting (CIM) and Public Hearing regarding proposed Bylaw Nos. 113 and 114 (Thetis Associated Islands Official Community Plan (OCP) / Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Marine Areas Review Project), on March 7, 2024 at 5:30pm.  The Public Hearing will begin at 5:45pm.

Want to share your views in advance of the Public Hearing?   Written submissions will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., March 6, 2024 to: Islands Trust, 700 North Road, Gabriola Island, BC, V0R 1X3 or email: northphsub@islandstrust.bc.ca.  

Questions regarding the project or the proposed bylaws should be directed to the Project Planner at mthomaidis@islandstrust.bc.ca. The Public Hearing Notice will be published in the February 22nd and February 29th issues of the Ladysmith Chronicle and will be posted on Thetis Island at the usual location. Project information, a copy of the Public Hearing Notice and the Public Hearing Binder can be found on our website at https://islandstrust.bc.ca/island-planning/thetis/projects/.
Please note: No written or oral representations will be received by the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee, or its members, after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Join the webinar or call in to ask questions at the CIM and/or share your views on the proposed bylaws during the Public Hearing.  Links to Attend or simply Watch the live stream are available on the meeting event page.   

 This meeting will be recorded and posted on the Islands Trust website.  

Meeting Type: Electronic Meeting

Date: March 7, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM - Community Information Meeting

           5:45 PM - Public Hearing

To join the webinar: https://islandstrust.zoom.us/j/67855716026  

To Call into the meeting: 833 955 1088 (Toll Free) or 833 958 1164 (Toll Free)

    (For call in users: *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute)

Live Stream to watch: https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/E  

Meeting ID:  678 5571 6026 

Members of the public who do not have internet access may view the live stream in the Boardroom at the Islands Trust Northern Office, 700 North Road, Gabriola, BC. 

Wil Cottingham

Office Administrative Assistant

Islands Trust

Community Climate Resilience Monthly Meeting this Evening

Community Climate Resilience holds its monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of the month in the multi-purpose room at the hall, 5-7 pm.
It is an informal and friendly discussion group.
All welcome.

Questions? contact ccr@use.startmail.com

Address Needed

Does anyone know Bill and Heather Weeks? I need their address to send them a tax receipt for a SOAS donation.

Thanks in advance, if you're able to helpout: sunrisegrail@gmail.com

Maureen

Saturday, March 9th Planned Power Outage: Forbes Hall Open 10 am until 4 pm

Forbes Hall’s doors will be open on Saturday, March 9th from 10 am until 4 pm during BC Hydro’s planned power outage.

Volunteers will be there to welcome you. Make use of the different rooms to get some work done on your laptops, read, visit with neighbours, do puzzles, play cards, etc.
In addition to hot beverages and snacks, there will be soup available 11:30-2:00, with hot dogs and fixings available, too. There may even be some home baked treats! Food and beverages by donation.

So, take a break from the day without power, and meet us at the hall for some light, warmth, and cheer!

See you Saturday,

Forbes Hall Health Services Group with Food & Event Services