Thanks for Joining us at Power’s Out Day at Forbes Hall!

More than 70 Thetis Islanders dropped by for a warm cup of something, a visit with friends (old and new!), to settle down with a book in our cozy library, or to do some group puzzling! The hall had a great vibe and reminded us of how fortunate we are to live in this community.

Thanks also, to the treat bakers, the volunteers, the dishwashers, and the gifter of flowers.

For those who asked for the soup recipe, see below.

Nice, too, that the power came back on earlier than scheduled!

Ann Dickie & Don Sinclair

Senegalese Soup

ThINC - Nature Stewards Program Community Info Session - Saturday, March 23rd

Are you curious about the Native Habitat Stewards signs you've seen going up around the island? Are you interested in boosting biodiversity on your property? Come out to ThINC's Nature Stewards Info Session on Saturday, March 23rd from 1:30 to 3:30 at Forbes Hall to learn how you can restore, enhance, and/or protect the ecosystem on the property you call home. Participating in the Nature Stewards program is fun, easy, and free (donations always welcome). Two or three Nature Stewards Guides walk your property with you to learn about your nature-related goals and challenges. We follow up with a comprehensive site report packed with helpful resources. All properties are eligible for a site visit/report - regardless of size!

For questions about the Nature Stewards Program or the info session, please get in touch with Charlotte at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

“We should preserve every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity.” - E. O. Wilson (Biologist and Naturalist)

From the Library...

A Friend of the Library will open our lovely island library Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4 and Monday 10-1.

Enjoy the cozy space.

Celine

Calling all New Islanders...

I'm getting into the details of the next edition of the Thetis Island Phone Book now. Many people who have come to live here in the last two years have already sent me their contact information, either for the next phone book or just for the island database. If you have not done so yet, please do.

Listing in the phone book is entirely by choice, but if you choose not to be listed, it is still a good idea to be in the database. The Fire Department depends on having some way to contact people whose property or residence needs attention when they are not around. It is also helpful for the First Responders in the event of a 911 call-out.

This still holds even if you're living here but don't have a fixed address.

Please let me know,

Veronica Shelford
veronicashelford@gmail.com

Thetis Island Marina Grocery & Liquor Store Open When Power Returns

Saturday once the power returns, the general store and liquor store will be open.
This includes propane and the fuel dock.

As for the Pub, we will be closed for Saturday unfortunately.
Refer to yesterday's info regarding the Post Office.

Regards,
The Thetis Island Marina Team

Cedar Beach Pizza Open Saturday

Friday is here and not Pizza was made
Perhaps Saturday will find a few paid.
Despite the power we will carry on
Hope to hear from you anon.

My apologies to the Poet Laureate!

Closed Sunday and Monday
Last week of pizza before the Hip Hip Hurrah!

Virginia Lamb
250-246-9770

Pharma Pick-up in Chemainus on Friday

Hi--Might someone be able to pick-up my medications (already charged to my store account) at the Chemainus, Esplanade St. Rexall (across from Health Center); open Friday from 8:30-4:30)?

I can meet any ferry you return on to Thetis.

Many thanks!

Virginia & Jonathan (250-984-3033; vjvclue@gmail.com)

Post Office Friday Mar 8/24

The Mail will be coming in on the 0900 ferry every Friday from here forward. Monday to Thursday the mail will be coming in at 1100.

The Post Office will not be open Saturday due to the scheduled power outage. I will be picking the mail up from the ferry on Friday March 8 and try and have ALL of the mail up in the boxes before noon.

If you come in on Saturday regularly to get your mail it should be available by Friday afternoon after lunch. I will be sorting and bouncing back and forth between the boxes and the PO during the morning.

Fred

Saturday, March 9th Planned Power Outage: Forbes Hall Open 10 am until 4 pm

Forbes Hall’s doors will be open on Saturday, March 9th from 10 am until 4 pm during BC Hydro’s planned power outage (will close earlier if the power returns early).

Volunteers will be there to welcome you. Make use of the different rooms to get some work done on your laptops, read, visit with neighbours, do puzzles, play cards, etc.

In addition to hot beverages and snacks, there will be soup available 11:30-2:00, with hot dogs and fixings available, too. There may even be some home baked treats! Food and beverages by donation.

So, take a break from the day without power, and meet us at the hall for some light, warmth, and cheer!

See you Saturday,

Forbes Hall Health Services Group with Food & Event Services

Reminder: It’s time to renew your TICA & TIRRA memberships!

The TICA/TIRRA Membership 2024 form was sent out at the beginning of Feb to all TICA and /or TIRRA members. Everyone has been busy, so renewing your membership may have slipped your mind. It’s important that you renew this month as your 2023 memberships expire on March 31.

Attached is a membership form for your convenience. Membership fees may be paid through e-transfer to deposit@forbeshall.ca or by cheque to TICA, Box 140, Thetis Island, BC, V0R 2Y0. 

Note: if you renew by e-transfer please indicate on your transfer that it is for membership. Also, please submit the completed membership form by email or post so we can keep our membership lists current.  

Membership Form:  https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28639766/1709851015187/2024+Membership+Fee+Form+Vers.+2.pdf?token=DFb55eATxL1Zs3GvUKCf100MzCQ%3D 

Don Sinclair

Membership Chair

Thetis Island Community Association

Health Services: Nurse Practitioner Scheduling Update

Nurse Practitioner Erin VanWieren will be away March 11 – March 21.

Note: In Erin’s absence Brittany Morrison, NP will be providing coverage but will not be seeing patients in-person on Thetis Island.

There will be virtual and telephone appointments available Tuesday March 12th, 14th and 19th. No appointments will be scheduled for March 21st.

The process to book appointments will remain the same.

Clinical Office Assistant Kari will be in their Ladysmith office during their regular office hours and can be reached by phone or email Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm through this period. 

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

TIRRA Annual General Meeting Notice

TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association) AGM: Sunday, March 24th, 2:30PM, Forbes Hall Assembly Room.
Notifications have been sent to members of record, including members from 2023 who may or may not have joined for 2024.

Membership dues may be paid at the meeting, or in advance. For a membership application, visit the TIRRA Office page at https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-office.html. You can also find the agenda and reports linked from the TIRRA Office page, posted as they become available.

If you did not receive a personal notice and have paid your 2024 membership dues, please advise at tirracommunications@gmail.com

Thank you in advance for being a member and we hope to see you at the meeting.

TIRRA Executive Board