Forbes Hall Library

Each week there are scheduled times when a volunteer library attendant is on duty. 

We look forward to having you join us, we’re there to answer questions, talk about ideas, and generally there to help you out, if needed.  On Sundays we offer tea and goodies – a happy place to meet for a chat with fellow island bibliophiles.

Hours:

Saturday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm

Monday 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

The library is always open after 10:00 am when there is a Community Activity at the hall and the entry door is open.  We have a simple honour system for signing out books and DVDs, instructions are at the sign out desk.  If you need help, ask the attendant on duty.  For returns when the building is closed, please use the drop box by the Courtside Entrance.

We hope you enjoy our lovely little island library.

Celine,
your volunteer librarian

Chasing Down Firewood

Hello everyone, Jess the newbie again!

I am on the lookout for seasoned firewood - anyone have any they are looking to sell? I can pick-up! Leaving it to the last minute here - newbie error! 

I so appreciate any connections - thanks for being an incredible community. 

I'm so grateful to be a part of it! 

Reach me at harbourcitycontent@gmail.com or on WhatsApp at 25032738860

What’s New at Dancing Dragonfly Soapworks?

On the home cleaning front, our solid dish soap cleaning system, is expanding to include 100% olive oil liquid castile soap (taking orders at the Christmas market for delivery), and Thetis thieves’ oil blend of essential oil for cleaning.   

Our organic salves and handmade soaps will be available as always.  Debuting at the Christmas market Will be SOLID SHAMPOO BARS  in 4 scents.   They recently received rave reviews from the test group of Islanders.  Reduce your plastics use and cleanse your hair at the same time.

As always custom loaves of soap (15 bars) are available in the scent of your choice by special order.  4-6 week lead time required. 

It’s starting to look like a bubbly Christmas!

Carol 250-246-3699 or seaspray@telus.net

Green Screen Needed

Iso Green Screen to borrow for a couple hours  (or purchase) asap

Text Jason at 306-716-4990

TIVFFS: Silent Auction

The Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Society is holding a SILENT AUCTION for two hand carved wooden salmon.  

Donated to the Society by well-known BC artist and carver Dan Steadman, these beautiful carvings were originally mounted on his studio walls.  One carving is a Douglas Fir salmon swimming on a carved wall plaque.  The other is a Yellow Cedar salmon “in the round” with hanger fastenings.

Both carvings will be on view at the Thetis Island Christmas Market on December 3rd, and sealed bids over the reserve price can be offered in person on that date.  Bids through email above the reserve price will be accepted up until December 7th by contacting the Society’s director Graeme Shelford at graemeshelford@gmail.com.  Graeme is able to accept cheques, cash and E-transfers for the successful bids.  The successful bidders will be notified by telephone and arrangements made to transfer funds to the Society  and for pickup of the carving.

The Reserve Bid for the Douglas Fir fish carving is $250 and the Reserve Bid for the Yellow Cedar salmon is $350. 

TIVFD

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck 
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Quarterly proof pick-up?

Not guaranteed yet, but we expect the proof of the Quarterly to be ready
for pick-up from Island Blue in Victoria on Friday morning. Is anyone
coming from there to here for the weekend, and able to get it for us? 
I'll confirm with you as soon as we know for sure if it'll be ready. 
Many thanks for all the pick-ups in the past!
- Veronica for the Q team
veronicashelford@gmail.com or 250 246 1509

Soup’s On: Wednesday, November 23rd 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:

Cannellini Bean, Lentil and Cabbage Soup v. g-f d-f

Herbed Yogurt Biscuits

Assorted Goodies

Coffee & Teas

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.

See you later!

The Soup’s On Team

Soup’s On Coupons

Soup’s On Coupons have been resurrected! 

A book of 10 costs $70. 

These little coupons are handy if you struggle with cash-on-hand, and they’re a nice little thank-you for when one is needed.

Books can be pre-ordered by emailing Don Sinclair: sinry@telus.net and sending an e-transfer to deposit@forbeshall.camemo: soups on

Pick up will be at Soup’s On. 

They’ll also be for sale at Soup’s On, payment by cash or cheque only.  Cheques to be made out to TICA.

The Soup’s On Team

 

Forbes Hall: November Bulletin

A brief overview of Forbes Hall happenings and information.

Click image to view.

TICA Board

Thetis Island Community Leaders Forum Summary

On November 7th, all Chairs of the different Thetis Island associations/societies, Islands Trustees, the CVRD Director-elect, and invited members of several committees attended the initial meeting of the Thetis Island Community Leaders Forum. The evening gathered those who are active members of our community through their roles within the associations and societies that shape our life here on Thetis. 

The discussions ranged from climate change, reconciliation, road and dock safety to volunteer efficiencies. Three broad topics started the discussions, and they narrowed down from there.  It was an excellent way to have conversations with those with diverse perspectives or initiatives.

Thetis Island Community Leaders Forum meetings will continue to be limited to the representatives of recognized community associations or societies, large commercial entities and our elected officials.

We look forward to the next meeting in the New Year and will share key discussion points with the community.

Ann Dickie

TICA (Host Association)

From the Library

New materials:

The Extraordinary Life of Frank Derrick, age 81 by J.B.Morrison. Fiction

Stranger Music by Leonard Cohen 811 poetry

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult fiction

Missing:

The Durrells in Corfu season 1 and 2

The Book of Negroes and The Illegal by Lawrence Hill

Enjoy our library.

Celine

Rental on VI Needed

A friend has been reno-victed in Saanich and is looking to rent an affordable 1-bedroom apartment anywhere between Victoria and the Shawnigan, Cobble Hill  or Cowichan Valley area.

He's a single quiet non-smoking biologist who loves birds so a rural rental would be optimal, but he's interested in hearing about anything available.

If you know of something, please call me at 250-246-8176 or email author@anneriksson.ca.

Thank you.

Ann Eriksson