Bingo Today!

Bingo Friday December 8th, 6:30-8:30.
Forbes Hall

All welcome, fun is guaranteed!
David

Holiday Concert Reminder

Tomorrow, Saturday, December 9
3:00 at Forbes Hall

Come celebrate the season with your community.
We would welcome volunteers to help for half an hour with chairs and assembling the stage at noon Saturday.

At the door at 3:00, we'd welcome plates of goodies to go with the coffee and tea which will follow the concert.

Holiday Concert Team

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 10th is Chuck Swindoll.
Pause and reflect on Jesus, Phil 2:1-11.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Christmas Craft Sale

Stop in for a cup of tea and browse our mini Christmas craft sale.
Saturday, December 9th 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, seasonings and hot stuff.
Anne Marie will have gift items including glass cheese trays, wind chimes, cards, metal art, candy art, jams and chutneys.
Gloria will have her jams and jellies.
Terry has popcorn bags, eyeglass cases, catch alls, snap bags and folded stars.
Don’t miss out on Diane’s Parlette’s beautiful cards too.

Questions: darsenau@gmail.com

Visibility of Pedestrians

Is it is going to take a horrific pedestrian accident before people on Thetis roads start wearing reflective gear?

I passed 9 pedestrians at different spots going from the mailboxes to Porlier Rd at about 4:45 this evening. ONE was wearing reflective gear. The rest had dark clothing & you don’t see them until you are almost on them. One didn’t even step off the pavement & by the time I saw them & swerved I must have passed within 2 feet of him/her. ( I drive at slow speeds because of the pedestrian/deer hazards)

If these people don’t seem to mind the risks of being invisible, it is really, really going to mess up my day ( & others) if I hit one!!

Jamie
P.S
A thin strip of high-vis piping on a jacket is better than nothing but really doesn’t cut it with these long dark days.

Capernwray Christmas Celebration Last Day

Last day to sign up for our Capernwray Christmas Celebration is TODAY! Please click this link to RSVP.

https://capernwrayharbour.formstack.com/forms/christmas_celebration_2023

We are looking forward to welcoming this community on Monday December 11th from 7:30 PM onwards.

Capernwray Harbour
250-246-9440

Ugly Christmas Sweater Soup’s On: Wednesday, Dec. 13th

Join us for a fun Soup’s On, December 13th (last one of 2023).

Wear that weird, ugly, strange Christmas sweater that you pull out once a year. Don’t have one? Use glue to stick fun Christmas items all over a sweater you no longer wear.

If you don’t have one, simply do not want to wear one, or whatever, come enjoy a bowl of soup while laughing with your neighbours at the weird things people will wear!

Ugly Sweater Soup’s On – December 13th.

The Soup’s On Team

Jollity Farm: More Holiday Ice Cream flavours available!

To all you ice cream lovers, we just got word that 49 Below will let us
choose from some of their special holiday flavours.

You can add to your pre-order requests:
Chocolate Nougat (Caramel hazelnut nougat)
Almond Bark
Poached Pear & Anise Swirl
Peppermint Patty

Vegan
Vegan Candy Cane
Poached Pear Sorbet

Please send your requests by Friday evening if possible.
orders@jollityfarm.ca

Friday at the Pub

Come see Marina sing country road by John Denver at Karaoke and enjoy Rib night at the pub.

Thetis island Marina Resort Team

Lap Blanket Raffle Results

Thetis Island Knitters are pleased to announce that a total of 477 raffle tickets were sold raising $801.00 for TICA . Many thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets to make the lap blanket raffle a great success.

Winners of the draw were Ray Smith and Pauline Harwood. Enjoy your cozy blankets!

Thanks again . Our community is amazing.
Thetis Island Knitters

Complimentary Travel Departing Chemainus Saturday, December 9, 2023

The BC Ferries’ Route 20 vessel has been recently renamed the Pune’luxutth in the spirit of reconciliation.

In recognition of the name change, BC Ferries will be offering complimentary travel and cookies at the Chemainus ticket booth throughout the day on Saturday, December 9, 2023, when the vessel returns to service early afternoon.

Pune’luxutth is the Hul’qumi’num’ word for Penelakut and was the name chosen by Penelakut Tribe. The vessel has been serving the Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut route since 2007 and over the past few months has been in its five-year dry-docking and refit. This is where it also went through the process of a name change.

No change in schedule is expected for the day. The Pune’luxutth will follow its original schedule beginning Sunday, December 10, 2023.

For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, customers can visit bcferries.com or follow our @BCFerries X account

Keith Rush
Route 20
Ferry Advisory Committee

The Pros & Cons of Fire Extinguishers vs Fire Blankets

This is a well written article on the Fire Extinguishers versus Fire Blankets for your home fire protection plan. Many of you take advantage of our free Annual Fire Extinguisher Clinic and are trained to properly use one. But you may be asking how effective is a Fire Blanket in comparison. This link explains the differences between the two tools:

https://blog.qrfs.com/250-fire-blankets-vs-fire-extinguishers-pros-cons-and-considerations/

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck