Soup’s On: Cancelled for Wednesday, March 27th

Our sincerest apologies, due to medical reasons Soup’s On is cancelled for Wednesday, March 27^th.

The final two Soup’s On days for Spring 2024 are April 3^rd and April 10^th.

It is unusual that we could not find a replacement as we have a truly dedicated group of cooks, and we thank them for their tremendous dedication to this program.  

Thanks to all the wonderful islanders for their incredible continuing support for so many years, and we’ll see you in April!

Don Sinclair and Ann Dickie

Vessels and a Broom

Hello Islanders!

The Hobbit playhouse, now a sanctuary, yearns for vessels to complement Athenia's herbal concoctions. Seeking pottery, earthenware, old wood canisters, and humble vessels—cracked, lidless, or simply forgotten. Athenia's boundless creativity will fill these treasures, transforming them into vessels fit for brewing, storing, and serving her concoctions.

Also looking for a corn broom, the unsung hero of post-mess cleanup. It can be way past its prime, just need enough whisk left to keep Athenia's haven slightly swept.

So, dear friends and neighbors, rummage through your abodes for these treasures, no vessel is too lowly. In Athenia's hands, they'll discover newfound purpose, infusing her Hobbit house with an earthy charm that warms the heart. No plastic or glass as we want this special space to be entirely earth friendly and safe for children to play.
Join the adventure and support Athenia's passion for the earth and all things herbal!

Also still looking for an old-style mechanical tile cutter to use today.

Thank you all
Elite Willowbrook
250-533-9347
elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

Lawrence Valley Loop Trail

Now that flooding has subsided, the bottom portion of this trail is once again open. The big planks which had been moved off their supports by the water still need to be replaced, so caution should be exercised until this has been rectified.

Trail Committee

Reminder: TIRRA AGM Sunday, March 24, 2:30 pm

The Annual General Meeting of the Thetis Island Residents' & Ratepayers' Association is being held this Sunday, March 24th, at 2:30pm in Forbes Hall. All TIRRA meetings are open to the public. Reports from the TIRRA executive and other Community Partners will be given, and there will be opportunities for the membership to ask questions or give suggestions.

The agenda, minutes of the last AGM, and reports that are available to be reviewed ahead of time are all linked at https://www.thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-reports.html .

Please note that we continue to seek a member to fill the vacancy for Transportation Chair.

2024 Membership Dues may be paid at the meeting. Or if you have not yet joined and want to do so now, you can download the renewal form at:  https://www.thetisisland.net/2024_Renewal_2_page_letter_and_form.pdf

We look forward to seeing you there!

TIRRA Executive Board

No more Saturday Yoga

I think I've had to cancel more often than I've been able to teach class in the last couple months. With travel commitments starting to stack up for the spring and summer, I'm going to pause the Saturday yoga classes for now (unless another instructor wants to lead the class?!).

I hope to revive the sessions again in the early fall and maybe we can do some 1-offs this spring and summer!

Thanks to everyone who came out and joined our little yoga community at the hall!

Brianna 

From the Library...

Our lovely island library will be open with an attendant Saturday 10-1,Sunday 1-4 and Monday 10-1.

As always, if there is an event or activity in the hall, the library is open.

Enjoy,
Celine

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 24th is Jill Briscoe.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

The Capernwray Choir is coming on Easter Sunday the 31st.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

BINGO Night - April 12th

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!

More Treasures at My Free Store

Thanks again fellow islanders.

Keep on helping yourselves to my former treasures.
Today I added a 3-drawer filing cabinet, some trailer hitches, both 2" and 1and seven eighths. More dishes, cutlery and pots/pans, a brand-new bra for a GM truck, a transfer pump for oil from an inboard/outboard...too much to list.

Gracias,

Donovan

PS The radial arm saw is now free. If you can't pick it up, I can deliver it to you for a very nominal charge.

Looking to Borrow Tile Cutter

Hi Islanders

Hobbit playhouse is almost complete. Looking to borrow an old school tile cutter for Sunday. Just a few tiles to cut.

Thank you
Elite 250-533-9347
elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

The Thetis Island Improvement District will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 11 AM at Forbes Hall Community Centre

The purpose of this public meeting is to receive the audited financial statements for 2023, report on the operations of the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department, the Improvement District, and any other items of business that may arise.

This year, two (2) trustees positions are up for election. These positions are three (3) year terms

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The role of trustees:

Trustees must make decisions to ensure that adequate funds are available to maintain current operations and to replace capital infrastructure as it ages.

Furthermore, trustees must establish reserve funds (capital) and those funds can only be used for the specific purpose for which the fund was established.

Prepare financial statements according to GAAP and appoint an auditor.

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If anyone is interested in running for one of these Trustee positions, please contact the Corporate Administrative Officer Anne-Marie Koeppen by 12:00 Noon, Friday, April 5th, 2024, at: gotoannemarie@hotmail.com

Interested individuals must complete a nomination form, which can be obtained from Anne-Marie and submit it by the deadline specified. The nomination form is to be signed by two nominators.

To be eligible to vote at an Improvement District election and run for the board of trustees, individuals must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, a resident of BC for at least six months prior to the vote, and own land in the Improvement District.

If required, an advance Trustee election voting opportunity will be available on Saturday, April 20th, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at Forbes Hall.

If required, trustee election voting will also take place on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM prior to the AGM.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Keith Rush, Chair  

Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10am to 1pm

We are starting to pick some beautiful and unique daffodils for market this week!

Kale
Golden Beets
Spinach
Nettles
+ the usual goodies

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers