Free: Vintage Chair

Big, comfy vintage arm chair.

Simple off-white slipcover included.

Text only 250-210-1461 

Kathleen 

Pick up only

Free Mattress

Queen sized Mattress (Sealy Posturepedic)
Good condition, No stains.
Will deliver on Thetis.
Contact Patrick 250-701-4885 (no calls before 0800 (8am))

Wanted

Looking to purchase a used rigid (not inflatable) SUP or any old paddle board. It is for kids to use on a beach where oysters and barnacles abound. Does not need to be in great shape. Fair shape would be fine. email to dslade@telus.net

David Slade. Foster Point Rd.

911

A number you never thought you would need to call. But I did. 

Calling 911 was the only way we were going to get Tom the help he needed. Tom was very sick and the look on Chief Caldbeck's face told me he needed medical care and the sooner the better. 

Calling 911 will be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Do not wait and see how you will feel the next day. If I had listened to Tom he may not have been here the next day. 

Once the paramedics pass on the patient to the ER team all you can do is sit and wait. By 1:30 am the nurses suggested that maybe I should go to a hotel and try to get some sleep. Because I went with Tom in the ambulance to the Cowichan Valley Hospital I had no car to come and go to the hospital. I needed a ride. 

Not only did the nurses arrange a hotel room for me but they called a company called This Rides 4 U. A lovely lady picked me up at the hospital and took me to the hotel with grace and a slice of pizza. 

I needed a ride to Chemainus the next day so I called the above folks and for $40 plus tax they drove me to Chemainus. 

To contact This Rides 4 U call 250-732-5898 or  their website: <www.thisrides4u.ca>

If you have to leave your home in a hurry, this is a list of what you should take with you.

Medical Card
Cell Phone
Credit Card
Clothes and shoes for the patient if they were wearing PJ's.
Toothbrush and toothpaste (I have a bag with travel size toothbrush).
List of medication of the patient (do not take your vials of meds to the hospital)

Remember 911

Gloria Taylor

Ping Pong Tonight

Reminder: Come join us at Forbes Hall for excellent exercise...

Thursday nights from 7:00 pm till we tire or 9:00 pm whichever comes first… 

Ping Pong Team

A Plethora of Birthday Cards!

A big heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all you kind folks who sent a birthday card to Bea.
They were all warmly received and appreciated.

Karen Michie 

on behalf of Bea, Ninety-nine and holding!

Trail Update

The Lawrence Trail (Community Trail) is fine from the Mission Road end but from the Kenwood end it’s passable if you’re wearing boots. Please use the temporary detour to avoid the flooded portion.

The Lawrence Valley Loop is closed from the fire hall through the meadow bottom to where the Jollity Trail joins it but the rest is open. Thank you to Ian Ralston for cutting a passageway through a downed tree.

The Jollity Trail is in good shape and through it, you can access the rest of the Loop Trail.

Trail Committee

Foot Care Clinic-Forbes Hall-Friday, Feb 9 & Saturday, Feb 10

LPN Burnet (Burnie) Nicholson will be taking clients for a two-day clinic on February 9th & 10th at Forbes Hall.

Please contact Burnie directly to book your appointment.

burnet@telus.net  or text/call 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 per client: $75 with appointments taking 1 hour generally.
Minimum clients to proceed: 6 per day
Maximum clients for the 2-day clinic: 12

Forbes Hall Health Services Group / TICA

Thursday at the Pub

Come down for a burger and beer $20.

Paint night coming up on Saturday. 
Secure your spot. Call or stop by to reserve and buy your ticket $20 per person all the materials including.

See you at the pub.

Thetis island marina resort team.

TODAY: Soup’s On 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:

Thai Chicken & Vegetable Soup (Vegetarian Option available) 

Biscuits, Assorted Treats, Teas & 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

Vitals Monitoring Clinic

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 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

Future Dates: Feb. 7 & 21

Thank You

A BIG THANK YOU to Everyone who came to our medical rescue last week. Capernwray came instantly to my call for assistance as did the Thetis Island Paramedics and Fire Department. 

Chief Caldbeck leads an incredible team and Chris Fordham is to be commended for his special group of staff and volunteers.

Thetis Island is a remarkable community where neighbors care about each other. We feel very blessed to live here. Dave is resting comfortably at home now.

Lisa and Dave Vernon