Staying Informed about Ferry Sailing Delays

BC Ferries has issued a downloadable PDF of information about how to get regular notifications of sailing changes or disruptions, as well as general information. 

The link is
https://www.bcferriesprojects.ca/33056/widgets/166326/documents/119370

It is linked on the right hand side of this page, under the picture of the ferry. 

Mini Christmas Craft Sale Today

Stop in for a cup of tea and browse our mini Christmas craft sale .

Saturday, November 25th from 10 am till 2 pm

161 Pilkey Point Road at the White Peony

There will be pottery from Clayfoot Crockery at 25% off

Celtic Knot Jewelry, coasters and cushions as well as herbs and hot stuff.

Anne Marie will have gift items including glass cheese trays, wind chimes, cards, metal art, candy art, jams and chutneys.

Local artist Key White will have her Thetis inspired art cards, coasters, and magnets and her children’s book as well.

Don’t miss out on Diane’s beautiful cards too.

If you can’t make it, don’t worry – we’ll do it all again on December 9th with additions of Gloria’s jams and jellies and Terry’s popcorn bags, eyeglass cases, catch alls, snap bags and folded stars.

Questions: darsenau@gmail.com

The Goosey Gander Shop will be Open Saturday 9am to Noon and Sunday 10am to 3pm

The Shop will be open a bit earlier Saturday at 9am and then close earlier too at Noon.

Sunday hours will be as usual 10am to 3pm.

The Goosey Gander Gift Coins are ready. Each “Goosey” is worth $10. They are fun stocking stuffers for Friends or Family to redeem at the Shop. They come with a gift card and envelope.

Hope to see you this weekend!

Thank you,

Nan Beals

Shopping for Christmas?

Need a gift for Mom & Dad, sister, brother, grandparents, friends? Want to save money?

Then drop by our table at the Christmas Market, Forbes Hall, Dec 2nd. Everything is priced from .25 cents up to $10:00.

Pam and Athenia have something for everyone; crafts, baked goods, gift bags and popcorn balls.

See you there at The Family Gift and Treat Table

Work BC Presentation Nov. 29th, Forbes Hall

Let's consider the following scenarios:

•       Everyone wants a resume. Yours needs to be updated, but you want help.

•       Maybe you want to start your own business, what support is there for you?

•       The sawmills on Smiley Road are hiring but you need forklift certification to get proper consideration.

•       You get a job but they reject your steel toed boots, getting new ones is more than you can afford.

•       The ferry cost is just one more thing that you cannot afford until you have a few paychecks.

Johnna Puusa from WorkBC will be on Thetis Island (Forbes Hall - Wednesday November 29th 10:30-11:30). There are many ways the government will support you.

WorkBC connects job seekers and employers – helping people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills, and helping employers find the right talent and grow their businesses.

This event is sponsored by the Forbes Hall Health Services Committee, please contact David Reay 778-899-3216 if you have any questions.

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 26th is Max Lucado.
The topic is "Inside Out', Philippians 2:13.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Mini Christmas Craft Sale Saturday Nov. 25th

Stop in for a cup of tea and browse our mini Christmas craft sale .

Saturday, November 25th from 10 am till 2 pm

161 Pilkey Point Road at the White Peony

There will be pottery from Clayfoot Crockery at 25% off

Celtic Knot Jewelry, coasters and cushions as well as herbs and hot stuff.

Anne Marie will have gift items including glass cheese trays, wind chimes, cards, metal art, candy art, jams and chutneys.

Local artist Key White will have her Thetis inspired art cards, coasters, and magnets and her children’s book as well.

Don’t miss out on Diane’s beautiful cards too.

If you can’t make it, don’t worry – we’ll do it all again on December 9th with additions of Gloria’s jams and jellies and Terry’s popcorn bags, eyeglass cases, catch alls, snap bags and folded stars.

Questions: darsenau@gmail.com

Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe Closed Friday Nov. 24th

The Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe (aka Rita's cafe) will be closed due to the power outage all day Friday, November 24th. We will be at Forbes Hall from 11-1-ish, playing games, telling stories and sharing snacks.

We'd love to see you there!

Ping Pong

Reminder: Ping pong on Thursday …Come join us at Forbes Hall for excellent exercise , and fun..., that is table tennis. Thursday nights from 7:00 pm ,till we tire or 9:00 pm whichever comes first… Mary & Matt

Forbes Hall Welcomes You during Hydro’s Planned Power Outage Friday, November 24

BC Hydro is planning an all-day power outage on Thetis Friday, November 24. 

Forbes Hall will be open for warmth, WiFi and other activities from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during the outage. 

From 9:00 until 10:30 – please feel welcome to drop by – there won’t be anyone to host you being there, but the hall will be open.  

From 10:30 am until Noon, a Pre-Sale Event of the Calendar and Notecards will be happening – drop by and get yours ahead of the Christmas Market! 

Also, in the morning starting at 11:00 am, Emily from Telegraph Harbour Marina will be helping us welcome folks to Forbes Hall by having some lovely treats to share. 

During this time, the bridge group will be playing, and coffee & tea will be on.  Maybe even some soup!

Following 1:00 pm the hall will continue to be open until the Knitting and Craft Group is finished for the day, they usually wrap up about 4:00 pm.  Again, you are welcome to drop by, enjoy the warm space, make yourself at home.

Note: The 9:00 am Strength and Mobility Fitness group (Assembly Hall) and the 2:00 pm Knitting and Craft Bee (Library) will meet as usual. Please be respectful of these groups and their space as they continue with their activities. 

Ann Dickie

Facilities Co-ordinator

The Toroa, the Boat that Pete Built

In the late 50’s Pete Rees built the beautiful sailboat, Toroa.

The current owners of the boat who live in Monterey, California, are researching the history of the boat, and got in touch via www.thetisposts.ca (the Blog), following their discovery of the memorial announcement for Audree.

Pete and Audree’s nephew, is contacting the owners to help them with their research on the Toroa.

Please enjoy the lovely photo of the Toroa they have shared – she’s still going strong 60+ years after being built.

Ann Dickie

Editor

REMINDER - Pioneer Work Party - RSVP TODAY!

Please join us for our fall work party, Saturday November 25th, at Pioneer Pacific to set the camp site up for the winter. We will be doing some yard work and fall gardening, as well as some firewood splitting, and packing up our waterfront equipment for the season. We will also have some indoor cleaning and painting projects. We plan to break the day into two sections with a free lunch at 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Come for the morning from 9:00 AM to Lunch, come for the afternoon from 12:00 to 4:00, or come for the whole day! We will have a presentation and update about what is currently happening at Pioneer Camp during lunch. RSVP by November 23, 2023, to agall@pioneercamp.ca or call 250-210-1785.   Please indicate the number of attendees and if you have any dietary restrictions with your RSVP if you would like to join us for lunch. Andrea & John Gall Pioneer Pacific Camp