Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 3rd 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:

• Greek-style Red Lentil Soup (Veg. DF, GF)
• Feta garnish (optional)
• Focaccia
• Treats
• 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

Septic Pump-out Needed for April Sometime

If anybody else needs theirs doing, contact Save On Septic 250-474-7867 or Tony Smith 778-919-7263.

We can share the cost of the ferry/ time etc
Thanks Tony

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!

More stuff at my free store...

Thanks again for your interest in my treasures I no longer have need of. Today I've added playground items my grand nieces have grown out of. Swings, a slide, just stuff. 

I'll add more skookum things daily.

Adios por ahora

Donovan

Rainfall Stats: March 2024

March 2024: 93.1 mm

March 2023: 49.1 mm

Average March: 90.9 mm

March 2024 YTD: 461.4 mm

March 2023 YTD: 307.1 mm

Average Year to Date: 373.8 mm
Lowest March: 12.9 mm in 2019

Highest March: 200.3 mm in 2016

Keith Rush

Thetis Island Improvement District Elections - Michelle Sutter is running for a Trustee Position

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders are an essential part of our community. They provide excellent service and deserve the best support we can offer. With my past experiences I believe I would be an asset to the District and the committee and for this reason I am putting my name forward in the coming Improvement District Election.

We have owned property on Thetis since 2011 and have lived here full time for the past 4 years. Since then, I have become involved in several aspects of the community including co-leading the Strength and Fitness program at the Hall as well as chairing the Forbes Hall Health Services Group and volunteering at Soup’s On.

Board positions I have held in the past include:

Executive and President, Prince George Medical Staff

Executive and President, Society of Specialists of BC

Executive and Chair, Northern Supportive Recovery Center for Women

Board Member, Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation

Board Member, Promotion of wellness in Northern BC Association

Please show your support for the Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders by voting in the upcoming election.

Michelle Sutter

The People’s Apothecary Garden - Plant of the Week #1 - Osoberry

Hello Thetis Islanders! 

Spring is upon us, and the plants are beginning to reawaken after a long winter! Going into our 5th season of the PAG, we will be showcasing one medicinal plant per week to take us through the growing season for a total of 27 plants. The plants that are shared are ones that are currently in bloom and/or harvestable at the PAG (note: some plants we have in abundance, and others in short supply). We have a small collection of native plants at the PAG, but many are from other parts of the world, and yes, some are even considered ‘invasive’. However, it’s good to note that if you see some of the invasive plants sprouting up hither thither, it’s all the more reason to harvest them! Just think of it as another form of invasive species management.

Please note! This activity serves purely as an introduction to some of the medicinal plants of the People's Apothecary Garden and should be used in parallel with other resources and expert advice. Never eat anything unless you are absolutely sure of its identification.

And our first plant on the podium is: Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis)
What to look for: Osoberry, aka June plum and Indian plum, is one of the first native shrubs to bloom in the spring. It is a part of the rose family (Rosaceae), and grows 6-16 feet tall. Old branches are grey, but young ones are dark red-brown in colour. Bright green, oblong leaves unfold as early as February, and when crushed, they give off a cucumber scent. Clusters of flowers bloom as the first leaves appear, and small plum-like fruits are produced, ripening in June. The shrub is dioecious and can only produce fruit if both male and female plants are in close proximity to each other.

Medicinal and culinary uses: The fruit is edible but is often bitter, even when fully ripe. First Nations people around the southern Strait of Georgia ate the fruits fresh, dried, and/or cooked. First Nations of the Saanich Pe­ninsula still boil the bark and drink the li­quid for diarrhea.

Precautions: Leaves, seed, and fruits contain hydrogen cyanide. Consume only in very small quantities. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fun fact: Strips of bark were used to bind harpoon tips.

Link to website for photos: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/plant-of-the-week-osoberry-april-1-2024

Free Items at 276 Forbes Road

Updated daily, check back often!

Currently available: canning jars, marine parts, wine making equipment,
projector screen, Cd's, books, hotplate, misc. household items and more.

Simone and Peter

Vitals Monitoring Clinic – Wednesday, April 3rd

Every second Wednesday, Community Paramedic, Vinh Pham, holds a Vitals Monitoring Clinic at Forbes Hall in the Care Station, coinciding with Soup’s On.

Stop by the Care Station this Wednesday to have your vital signs checked or to speak with Vinh.

This service is provided by BC Emergency Health Services through their Community Paramedicine program to all islanders, at no cost. 

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 3rd 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:
Greek-style Red Lentil Soup (Veg. DF, GF)
Feta garnish (optional)
Focaccia
Treats
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

Tracing our Footprints and more: Tuesday 2 April @ the Hall

Community Climate Resilience (CCR)'s monthly get together is coming up:
Tuesday April 2nd @ 5pm @ the Hall.

• How can our community organizations help us reduce our carbon footprint?

• How can we reduce our own?

If you are interested in those things, we'll be discussing them.
Can't make it? Here's a footprint calculator you can try at home: https://www.footprintnetwork.org/

• 1st Annual Repair Fair is on for 1 June. Bring your ideas!
ccr@thetisisland.net 

Update on Easter fun at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Just a little update for this Saturday the 30th.

1:30 start time with crafts, snacks and games.

3:00 (ish) start time for the egg hunt!

If you have some old pillowcases bring them along for a gunny-sack race!

All are welcome!

If you want to get involved come on down!

Call or text 250-784-1624 for info

Telegraph Harbour Marina