In Appreciation of the Soup's On Committee

A great big THANK YOU to the Forbes Hall Soup’s On crew for their gustatory delights every Wednesday for the past six months. Not only were we able to sample such a wonderful variety of soups and home-made breads, but the dessert goodies alone were 5 star. This weekly event throughout the winter and early spring allowed for great community connections and camaraderie. Speaking personally, I was delighted to meet several new-to-our-island residents as well as be available for face-to-face quick informal meetings for fire department issues. I am also sure many others took advantage of the convivial lunch atmosphere and found advice, concern, and assistance and new friendships through the connections made over a steaming bowl of soup and a hot cup of coffee. The weekly volunteers who make this event such a huge success are wonderful and I hope that others will join their merry band in the Fall to continue this valuable work. 

 Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

From the Library

A Friend of the Library will be available from 10-1 on Saturday.

Celine

For Sale

Vintage glass table lamp with brass detailing on the bottom. Excellent condition and fairly new lamp shade. Asking $55 

2 Glass Carboys. One with subtle raised pattern and other with blue hue. Excellent condition. Beautiful decor. $25 each or $45 for both! 

Text Sarah for photos at 403-952-7198 or checkout @small.island.finds on Instagram.

What's Fresh @ Jollity + We Need Egg Cartons!

We've stocked up the Thetis Island Marina with local milk and yogurt, free range eggs, salads, dressing and tapenade. You can get it here or you can get it there!

WE NEED EGG CARTONS!

Suddenly our big stock is dwindling and we'll happier reuse all your egg cartons that are clean and still have good use in them. Drop by the kiosk anytime or bring to the farm. If you know of a big stockpile anywhere, we'll gladly pick up. Thanks!

Jollity is open Saturday 10am - 1pm. It's planting time!

So many lovely 2" annual basket and pot stuffers in the plant nursery this week, plus bags of organic potting soil.

Eats & Treats 

We've stocked up the freezer with all your favourite Ice Cream flavours

Green goddess salad dressing and yummy tapenade made by the Thetis Island Farm Co-op

Kombucha on tap this week: Botanical Pear and Nettles & Petals

Eggs, Salad, Brassica Sprouts, Kale and more

Requests, questions to info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101 

With thanks, Jollity Farmers

Knitting Bee

Yes, there is knitting today at the community hall in the library 2-4pm.Bring your knitting or crocheting or weaving or just bring yourself.  

Tea/coffee and cookies will be served.

Gloria

Sunday Church

Abe Braun is planning to speak this Sunday the 23rd.

The scripture is Philippians 1:9-11.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Thetis Island Elementary School Jump Rope For Heart Link

I just wanted to provide an updated link that should go directly to Thetis Elementary's page for Jump Rope for Heart donations:  

https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/27932

Thank You! I'm so grateful to this community for your continued support of the school.

Sarah Lucchetti

Thetis Island Elementary School

Pioneer Pacific Busy Ferry Time Change

Hello Thetis Island,

Update for the busy ferry notice from Pioneer:

Monday April 24th.    3:50 Ferry.  80 Walk on Passengers and 4 Cars

Sunday, April 30th.    **New time** 11:05 Ferry.  80 Walk on Passengers and 4 Cars

Thanks,

Pioneer Pacific

Changing Tides – Volunteer Engagement Conference

Hosted by Networking for Non-profits and Volunteer Nanaimo 

In Nanaimo on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. 

Greetings all

Please see the following link to the registration form and for your use.

link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFgfKxg72o/F9kVeV4ZnWzom53CrljRBA/view?utm_content=DAFgfKxg72o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Please forward to your various connections and networks as you see fit. 

This will be of interest to any, and all Volunteers, volunteer involving groups & organizations. Non-profit, For-profit, Health care, and Government. 

Many thanks to our event facilitators, partners, and supporters:

Volunteer Nanaimo, Volunteer BC, Board Voice, Volunteer Victoria, Oak Bay Volunteer Services, Inkwell Services, CVRD, Nanaimo Child Development Centre, Charity Village, Hildebrand Consulting, High Attitudes Consulting, Nanaimo Hospice, North Cowichan and Ladysmith Chambers. 

And everyone spreading the word!

Networking for Non-profits Team

Thanks 

Anne-Marie 

Transport Canada Survey: Managing Anchorages in the Salish Sea

Transport Canada has a survey with a deadline of April 23 for feedback on authorizing the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority the right to manage all anchorages in the Salish Sea. The survey is available at Share and view ideas: Managing anchorages in the Salish Sea (canada.ca). Please consider responding to this survey. 

Contact Paul Duncan at paulduncanvictoria@shaw.ca for sample answers. 

https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/consultations/share-view-ideas-managing-anchorages-salish-sea

COVID Vaccine Clinic at Forbes Hall - May 11, 2023

Booking

Booking for Island Health’s BiValent COVID Vaccine Clinic at Forbes Hall is now available.

If you are not yet registered (this is for first time vaccinations) please go to https://www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca

For those who are already registered: When you receive your e-mail booking invitation from BCVaccine, follow the links provided. Choose the date (May 11), the location / clinic (Thetis Island Community Centre) from the drop-down menu, followed by your choice of available appointment times.

If you are more comfortable speaking with someone, please call 1-833-838-2323 between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm daily. Please have your Personal Health Care number handy, and if possible, your booking number from an e-mail if you have it. 

COVID Spring Booster Eligibility Invitations are being sent out in the next few weeks to the age groups below as long as they received their last booster dose more than 6 months ago, (minimum spacing 5 months): Seniors 80 years or older70 years or older and Indigenous People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised who are 18 years or older.

As well, if someone is age 60+ (or age 50+ and Indigenous), and has never had a COVID-19 Infection, it is recommended that they receive a booster.

If someone is unsure about whether they should get a vaccine booster, they should speak with their health care provider.

Forbes Hall Health Service Group / TICA

Thetis Island Marine Association (TIMA)

Notice of Annual General Meeting 

April 25, 2023, 5 pm Forbes Hall Community Centre

 AGENDA

1. Call to order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Minutes from Last AGM ( March 5 2022)

4. Financial Statements 2022

5. Presidents report

6. Election of officers 

7. Membership dues

8. New business- dinghy dock, mooring registration, abandoned buoys- mooring safety 

9. Motion to adjourn

Thank you for all for helping us to keep our harbour safe

Lynda Poirier

TIMA Chair