Cemetery Clean Up Reminder

A reminder of the Cemetery Clean Up this coming Sunday (May 7th, 9:00 am -1:00 pm). The schedule was adjusted to ensure people can attend the TICA AGM at 1:00 pm. Some time outdoors, a light lunch and then off to Forbes Hall (in my mind, a perfect day). Please remember to bring gardening tools, trowels,rakes and water or other beverages. There will be some lunch food provided, but you may want to bring a snack as well.

The weather is warming up for summer and it looks to be a wonderful day to get in touch with our past and spruce up the cemetery for summer. Again, we encourage all Islanders to consider coming down, we are a close community and the people buried in the cemetery are part of our collective heritage.

Go down Forbes Road and turn left on St. Margaret's Lane and it leads to the cemetery. Looking forward to seeing you there.

David Reay

davidreay@telus.net

Ping Pong

All abilities welcome, Tuesdays at 7

Mary

Forbes Hall Exercise and Stretch Fitness

Tuesdays-9:30- 10:30, doors open at 9:15 for set up.

Fridays- 9:15-10:15, doors open at 9 for set up.

No running no jumping warm up.

We use weights and/or bands, floor mats or chairs. All at your own discretion.

Stretches to finish up.

All abilities welcome.

Questions?

Contact Michelle Sutter at acanthurus61@gmail.com 

or Eleanor Vandergaag at roneleanorv@gmail.com  

Ukulele Group

I think we had best cancel our session for this week. I cannot make it this aft. and I have not been able to contact James. 

So… until May 9th, keep on strumming.

Best always,

Ken

Ruth & Bob Ferguson

Long-time Thetis Island residents Ruth (96 yrs) and Bob (98 yrs) Ferguson died peacefully, together, on sunday, 30th April 2023 at Amica, Somerset House in Victoria BC.

They had known each other for 83 yrs and were happily married for almost 76 yrs!

Survived by their daughter Jane Phillips and son Michael (Doreen) and granddaughter Sarah.

Mom and Dad loved their 40 yrs on Thetis Is. whilst residing at the home they had built at #68 Pilkey Pt. Rd. Ruth was instrumental in starting the Quarterly, Senior suppers...now Soups On and Bob loved table tennis, his John Deer tractor and firing off his carbide Cannon ...for any occasion.

Memorial service in Chemainus and Internment at St. Margaret’s Cemetery, Thetis Island on a date to be determined.

Michael & Doreen Ferguson

From the Library

The library is open Monday from 10-1. 

New Materials:

Cleopatra’s Daughter by Michelle Moran. Historical fiction

Albatross by Terry Fallis. Fiction

Sailing Back in Time by Maria Coffey 971 history

Enjoy

I am still looking for Mindful of Murder by Susan Juby

Celine

Rain Stats: April 2023

April 2023: 83.7 mm

April 2022: 130.5 mm

Average April: 58.6 mm 

April 2023 YTD: 390.8 mm

April 2022 YTD: 471.2 mm

Average Year to Date: 426.6 mm

Keith Rush

New Rules for Posting to eSPOKES

In using the new program for eSPOKES, the team has discovered a fabulous feature…we are now able to schedule the time eSPOKES is emailed to all Subscribers. All announcements to be published must be sent to eSPOKES by 9:00 PM the evening prior to posting. This allows us to prepare eSPOKES the night before and schedule delivery the next morning. 

If there are emergencies…ferry sailings, lost pets, we will try to do a second posting during the day. 

We appreciate your cooperation as we can now sleep through the night!

Your eSPOKES Team

Thank You

Greetings

A big thanks to Thetis islanders for your continued and dedicated support of the 49thParallel (Chemainus) receipt program for Harvest house food bank towards the purchase of gift certificates. Harvest house supports Chemainus, Crofton, Thetis & Penelakut

I have confirmed that the program will continue with the Country Grocer. Please put your 49th and Country grocer receipts in the container located on the table by the post office boxes. Fred has also graciously allowed envelopes to be dropped in the mailbox to my box number 18-0

Thanks 

Anne-Marie

Humble Beginnings Explored

● When - Mondays 10-11AM

● Where - Community Hall Board Room

● Who - Those Seeking to Know More about Jesus & His Teachings

● What:

1. +-10min get to know your neighbour

2. +-30min "The Chosen" video series

3. +-20min Discussion Time

● Space is limited

Hosted by Greg & Pat Gall

Contact Greg

gnp.gall@gmail.com

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

We are making the trip for bagels and True Grain bakery most weeks again now.

Please submit local dairy and baking requests via our order form by Monday at 5pm.

https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form

Our friends in Saanich might have some more fresh veggies to add to our market haul for this week, so stay tuned!

Grocery pick-up from Community Farm Store, Superstore and Country Grocer (formerly 49th) still available each week. If you aren't sure of how it works, please ask.

We haven't quite decided on the menu for this weekend, but for a little teaser, this is what we are thinking....

- Rhubarb Custard Bars (they were so popular last year, so better bring em back)

- Kale, Parsley or Kale/Cilantro & Pumpkin Seed Pesto

- Jolly Green Sauce (great as a salad dressing or dip)

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Thank You

Thank you to all who participated in our Knitting and crafting bee during fall winter and spring. It was a lot of fun, and a lovely way to enjoy each other’s company. We will resume the last Friday in September so hope to see you all then.

Also, a big thank you to our tea and cookie lady Gloria, who delighted us with many scrumptious delights each week. 

Cheers 

Helen