Help Getting Back into the Workforce

Are you looking for help getting back into the workforce?

Do you know someone who needs a leg up?

Are you an employer and interested in wage subsidies and other employee supports?

On Wednesday November 29th, 10:30-11:30 at Forbes Hall, Johnna Puusa from WorkBC will be discussing the many supports that the BC Government provides to help people return to the workforce.  Assistance can come in many forms and often can be customized to an individual's requirements.

If you are looking to rejoin the workforce, or know someone who is looking, this is an important meeting to attend.

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

Ferry Webcam Repair

Finding a new camera is turning out to be a more complicated task than first anticipated (although we will continue to search), but we have managed to reroute and repair the feed from the existing camera to thetisisland.net. If anyone is still having problems getting the image of the ferry line-up at https://www.thetisisland.net/ferry/index.html please let us know at veronicashelford@gmail.com   It should refresh every three minutes without issues now.

Many thanks to Sony Falardeau for taking me through the steps in the code to get the camera to send the pictures directly to thetisisland.net. And very many thanks to Tim French for maintaining a separate domain for many years after he ceased to need it, so that the webcam image could keep coming through. Not to mention his having found us the camera and set it up in the first place! It's been a boon and a blessing to the island for many years now. Thank you again Tim!

Veronica Shelford  for TIRRA Communications

Share Delivery?

I am purchasing two pallets of Bio Burn compressed wood chips (no glue, burns clean)this weekend for my wood stove. If you are interested in purchasing wood bricks to be delivered this weekend, call or text Spencer Atkinson, 250-891-7309and he will give you the pricing/information. Or check out the Bio Burn website https://bioburn.ca/

It would be great to share the delivery costs. We were very pleased with our purchase last winter.

Jeannine Caldbeck

Soup’s On: Did You Know?

Since the start-up of Soup’s On in the fall of 2008, we have always served the same amount of soup.

Even though we have bought more bowls twice since the start of the program, we have bought the same capacity of 280 ml/10 oz.  The three bowls we use are all different weights and of two different dimensions, but what counts is how much they hold.  

The new bowls look smaller, but they are a thinner material and taller – but they hold the same. 

Fun fact – how do we know when to buy more bowls? When we can’t get through a lunch without washing bowls for more guests!

You are always welcome to come to the window for a second bowl – if you need/want more, just give us time to feed as many mouths as we can at the start (by donation appreciated).

There’s no shrinkflation at Soup’s On.  

The Soup’s On Team

Soup’s On: Wednesday, November 22nd 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:

Barley Vegetable (Veg DF)
Cornbread
Assorted goodies
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

Free Dog Training Course

New puppy/dog owners, dogs with human problems,

Free access to dog training engagement mini course from Arsenal Canine Academy

https://minicourse.arsenalcanineacademy.com/program

If you want to learn to speak dog (like us)… We are your Team. Get the program... use it.. shout us out on social media... and Join Our Private Group, Arsenal Canine Academy

Jason and Jenna will be on Thetis Island for a short time around Christmas.

From the Library

I have bought treats and will make tea in the library on Sunday, 1-4. You are invited to join me.

I will show you how to access the on-line library catalogue if you wish.

Http://www.LibraryThing.com/catalog/TICAlibrary.

I have entered the fiction books up to P authors!

You will be able to purchase tickets for the beautiful lap quilts knit by generous and talented islanders.

See you at the library.
Celine

FOUND: Jewelry Piece

On Tuesday, November 14th I found a nice jewelry piece at the Chemainus Ferry parking lot. If you have lost a piece of jewelry on or around that date please text me a description of that item. Should you be the owner, we can arrange to meet somewhere.
Sue Skene
Text: 250 510 9663
No phone calls please

Mini Christmas Craft Sale Nov. 25th

Stop in for a cup of tea and browse our mini Christmas craft sale in 6 days

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

Telegraph Harbour Marina is open from 10 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday.

Special dessert is Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce. 

Portable Work Bench and Vise Combination

Black & Decker Workmate "Type 2"
79-005-04 series "H" frame is steel with wood top. I think I bought it in the 80's.
Made in Brockville, Ontario.
Assembled dimensions are....
Width: 29"
Height: 31 3/4"
Folded dimensions are....
29" x 29" x 8 1/2"
Maximum weight: 350 lb.
(Not to be used as a step or standing platform)
Used, but in good condition, all original parts.
Only $40, pick up in town.
Probably fit in most car trunks.
Email David for photos at:
drivingmissdaisy.da@gmail.com

BC Ferries Info

https://www.bcferriesprojects.ca/thetis-island