Cooling Centre at Forbes Hall

Forbes Hall will be open as a cooling centre again Tuesday from 1-7pm assuming there continues to be a government issued heat warning and our temperatures are above 30 (which is likely)

Come to the library to cool down, relax and have a drink of water.

A volunteer will be there.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Strength and Mobility Exercise Class

Strength and Mobility Exercise class is on Tuesday and Friday this week. It will start at 9 am sharp. Come and do your exercise in the coolness of the hall, all welcome.

See you then! Any questions contact Michelle Sutter acanthurus61@gmail.com or 250 613 8289

Free Kiddie Pool

Free to good home @ 49A Harbour Rd.
Kiddie pool will be sitting out front of our gate Tuesday morning for anyone who wants it. It was only used a few times by our spoiled puppy who rather use the ocean now, enjoy. 

First come, first served.

Ralph Smith

Forbes Hall Cooling Center

With today’s current heat forecast Forbes Hall will be open as Thetis Island’s designated Cooling Center from 1-7 pm today. Feel free to drop by and cool off.

Remember to stay hydrated.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Saturday, August 26th: Health Talk – Dealing with Extreme Heat and Smoke

As our summer temperatures rise and wildfires increase, heat and smoke have become major health concerns for Thetis Islanders.

On Saturday, August 26th Dr. Shannon Waters, medical health officer for the Cowichan Valley Region, will be coming to Forbes Hall to speak on the health effects of heat and smoke and how we as a community can respond to these extreme events.

Morning talk, followed by a hosted BBQ lunch. Start time to be announced.

For more information, please contact David Reay 778--899-3216 davidreay@telus.net

Funded through Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant received by Forbes Hall Health Services Group/TICA in partnership with ThINC and SPU.

Compassionate Friends

Hello Islanders,

I am looking to connect with other parents, grandparents, siblings who grieve the loss of a loved one (any age, any cause). My hope is that we could build a small private support group along the model of the international organization Compassionate Friends (www.tcfcanada.net). If you are interested, please send me an email or text.

David Reay

778-899-3216

davidreay@telus.net

ThINC Nature House - Week 7 Events: August 16 - 20

Wednesday, August 16
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm drop-in Harvest Hours at The PAG (all ages)

Thursday, August 17
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm drop-in Wild Creatives: Shadow art with Marcia & Erica at the Nature House (all ages)
6:30 pm start ThINC Tank: Island of the Sea Wolves - Episode 3: Winter at the Nature House (youth, adults)

Friday, August 18
10:00 am start Young Naturalists: Geology Rocks! Bouldering Workshop (all ages)
2:00 pm start Expert Excursion: Kayak the Cufra! (all ages)

Saturday, August 19
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seaquarium Drop-in (all ages)

Sunday, August 20

10:00 am start Healing Plant Connections With Marcia & Ian at the PAG (all ages)
2:00 pm start S4: Cultural Ecology Talk and Indigenous Plant Walk at Telegraph Marina (all ages)

For details on these events, check out our blog post: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/nature-house-week-7-events-aug-16-20

Questions? Get in touch with our Nature House coordinator, Eden at eden@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Being Polite to Others and On Time for Seair Float Plane

Several of frequent users of Seair were discussing with several Seair pilots how frustrated we are with the number of Thetis islanders that do not get to the float plane on time.

( as is actually required by your tickets).

Seair agreements state 30 minutes before flights , but in reality they expect everyone to be there at least 15/18 minutes before flights from small islands. At times they need to leave a bit early due to weather / wind concerns or other factors, such as multistep flights etc.

I am pretty appalled by how frequently people here are late for the flight, and keep the pilot and other passengers waiting.

Today 2 groups showed up about 5 minutes before to the parking lot. Making the pilot that was deliberately early and a large group wait for them.

I have had to wait for large groups showing up 10 minutes late for flights as well.

I am hoping we all could be more polite to each other and the Pilots.

Can someone pass this on to the 2 bible camps to remind their guests to be there at least 15 minutes before?

Kathleen M.

REMINDER: Extinguisher Clinic

Sunday at Fire Hall. 

2:30 to 4 pm. 

See you there. 

TIVFD

Back at Extreme Fire Danger

We are back into EXTREME FIRE DANGER and all High Hazard Activities are cancelled.

We are entering a week of very hot, dry weather and we want to remind you to not wait until you are thirsty to rehydrate. Drink water throughout the day.

Report all smoke to sightings to 911.

TIVFD

Family Fun Day - TODAY!

From the Library

New to the collection
So Shall You Reap by Donna Leon donated. Fiction
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell fiction donated
The Drowning by Camilla Lackberg fiction donated
Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig historical fiction WWI donated
The Poems of Robert Service 811

Enjoy your library
There will be a Friend of the Library available on Saturday 10-1

Celine