Reminder: Work Party at Forbes Hall – Saturday, October 1st 10:00 am

Join other islanders in helping to get Forbes Hall ready for the busy season.
There’s a list of items to be done, and there’s sure to be one that will be suitable for you to help with.

See you on Saturday!
Ann Dickie    

Jollity Pond Project... the final STRETCH!

We had the most incredible turnout to help with the big pond liner lift last Sunday. A huge thank you to everyone who came out. Just like a good old barn raising, this liner lifting truly showed the power of many hands to do great things.

Unfortunately we have one more lift to be done in order to finish this off before the rains come.
Could you help us with a little tug, roll, tuck and heave ho this Sunday please?

Some of the brilliant engineering minds on Thetis have done some mind-melding and come up with a great plan on how to complete the project. As before, it will require many hands working together for the final turn and stretch.

If you have the time and energy (and leaf blowers) to spare, we would be so grateful if you'd be willing to lend some hands.

We will gather SUNDAY MORNING AT 9:30 AM so we can get it done early and before the heat of the day.

With thanks, Jollity Farmers!
Questions, confirmation to info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.415.0101

PAG Open Sunday

Hello, the People's Apothecary Garden will be open Sunday from 9-11am. 

Come collect seeds, take a wander, or drop by for a chat! 

Charlotte,

Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

Soup’s On Starts Wednesday, October 5th at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!) 

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to gathering at Forbes Hall to enjoy a bowl of soup!

Soup’s On started in September 2008 with the suggested donation of $5 per person, in 2022 we have been forced to face reality and, after much thought, have increased lunch to a suggested donation of $7 per person.

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!

See you on Wednesdays! 

The Soup’s On Team

Rainfall Stats ~ September 2022

Greetings from 15 Foster Point Desert 

September 2022: 6.2 mm

September 2021: 131.4 mm

Average September: 58.6 mm

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September 2022 YTD: 637.8 mm

September 2021 YTD: 573.9 mm

Average Year to Date: 588.0 mm

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Lowest September since '0' mm in 2012.

Keith Rush

Hold Those Warm Thoughts

The bad news is that the warm dry weather is sticking with us despite some dew in the mornings. 

The Fire Danger Class is still 5-EXTREME. THIS MEANS NO CAMPFIRES YET. We are still collecting Fire Permit requests for October, and you will receive your permit once we can open it up to solid fuel campfires. 

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Looking for Excavation/Landscaping Service on Thetis

I am wondering if there is anyone who offers excavation/landscaping services on Thetis Island. I would like to level out a back yard, remove some stumps and create some areas that I can put a wood shed and tool shed.
 
Cheers
John
john@reachtest.com

Sleeper Sectional for Sale

3-piece sleeper sectional. Comes with a storage ottoman. It’s practically brand new. We bought it for a family condo in Victoria, but circumstances have changed, and the condo was sold, and it doesn’t work in our house on Thetis.

It’s from the brick and it’s listed on their website for $3,079.98+tax: https://www.thebrick.com/products/drake-3-piece-faux-suede-left-facing-sectional-with-sofa-bed-cement

Selling for $1,500 

Text/call 647-866-3797 or email marjan.jackman@gmail.com

National Reconciliation Day - Circle Outside the Community Hall at Noon

Hi there, 

Kelly and I are lightly organizing a circle outside of Forbes Hall, beginning at noon today (Sept 30th), to share a few moments together in recognition of the day. All are welcome. 

The circle will open at noon and closing when we have all shared what we came to share. 

Huy ch q’a, 

Doug Fenton

250-804-6480

Reminder: Work Party at Forbes Hall – Saturday, October 1st 10:00 am

Join other islanders in helping to get Forbes Hall ready for the busy season.

There’s a list of items to be done, and there’s sure to be one that will be suitable for you to help with.

See you on Saturday!

Ann Dickie

Thank You

I would like to send a heartfelt Thank You to TIVFD and the First Responders who came to my assistance on Sept. 19th.  A short time after our 911 call the First Responders arrived at our home and they proceeded to look after me with compassion and professionalism.  They calmed me and explained everything they were going to do in getting me transported to the ambulance and to the ambulance boat. 

So, a big Thank You to:

Captains Dave Tarris and Chad Kerr,

FFs Johnny Cullen-Keidann and Pierre Henry,

and Rookies Marjan Jackman, Julian Jackman, Yuma Saito, Norm Kasting and Margaret Woodhouse.

And a huge Thank You to ALL TIVFD and First Responders. 

We are fortunate to have such professional, kind members of our Thetis community who volunteer to help others.   

Thank you,

Nancy Sinclair

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