Valentine's Dinner at the Pub

We are pleased to announce our Valentine's dinner.
There will be a three-course set menu by reservation only. The menu is as follows:

Valentines Dinner

Appy

LOBSTER, FENNEL AND CITRUS SALAD

ORANGE & GRAPEFRUIT SEGMENTS

CARAMELIZED PECANS

MAIN

BEEF WELLINGTON

MUSHROOM DUXELLE, DUCHESS POTATO

RED WINE DEMI, PAN SEARED ASPARAGUS

OR

SALMON WELLINGTON

CARAMELIZED LEEKS, SPINACH AND DILL PILAF, DIJON CREAM SAUCE, PAN SEARED ASPARAGUS

DESSERT

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CREPES

FRANGELICO, MASCARPONE FILLED,

FRESH STRAWBERRIES

$65

We are accepting reservations now. Please indicate your preferred time, number of people and choice main course at the time of reservation.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thetis Pub Staff 250-246-3464

Thetis Island 2026 Assessments

After my notice went in the e-spokes last week, I heard from about 7 other property owners whose property assessments increased anywhere from 12-24%.

In our group discussion we identified discrepancies in how “comparables” were applied to justify these increases. In some cases, the land value went up but the building increased. Why?
We are going to come up with a template form letter that can be used by each individual property owner (with their own information) that wants to write to their local MLA or other official to complain.

I would encourage everyone who received an increase to their property assessment for 2026 to call the assessment BC office to query WHY the increase, and (most importantly) contest the increase by the Feb. 2 deadline by filling out the form on BC assessment website.

Again, my email is leblancjennifer24@gmail.com (Lot 44)

Tickets Are Almost Sold Out (5 left)

Robbie Burns Night Sunday January 25th

Adult ticket: $60

Child (10 and under) $40

Come out for a night celebrating Scottish heritage and traditions.

• A wonderful Scottish meal featuring of course the "Great Chieftain of the pudding race", haggis. This year's dinner will be prepared by The Thetis Island Resort team.
• Bagpipe performances by Sandy Adams. Sandy is a past member of the World Champion Simon Fraser Pipe Band and has competed in Scotland multiple times both as part of a band and as a soloist
• Kathy White Highland Dancers. Kathy White will be returning for her third year. Her dancers regularly compete and bring home trophies from competitions both in BC and in Scotland.
• The pageantry of the evening, built around the poetry and song of Robbie Burns.

Come join your neighbours in a night of food and entertainment.

Tickets are available from David Reay. 

Email: davidreay@telus.net or phone/text: 778-899-3216. 

We have sold out the last two years, so reserve early.

David Reay

More Thick Than a Brick

Pond ice must be over 4 inches thick (10 cms) to support walking, skating etc. if it is clear ice. White ice (with snow/air) is weaker even at 4 inches.

A regular brick thickness is 3 5/8” (9 cms) if you want to compare.

Pond edge ice forms first because it's still, shallow, and exposed, but it's often weaker and more dangerous than thicker, clearer ice in the center, especially near inlets/outlets where water flows.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Free Fridge

Small fridge (H-571/2" ; W-231/4" D-29" ) in working order. 

Email ; sunrisegrail@gmail.com 

Phone 250-246-2184

You pick up.

Loiselle

Soup’s On: Wednesday, January 21st 2026

11:30 am until 1:00 pm 

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:

Local Garden Leek and Potato Soup vegetarian

Optional toppings: green onion, yogurt & bacon bits

Cornbread

Assorted Cookies and Treats

Teas and Coffee Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee. 

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled. 

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s designated quiet room, the Library. 

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. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00 

The Soup’s On Team

Cleaning Services & Childcare

Hi folks! 

My name is Jade; my family and I are fairly new to the island. I’m currently a full-time online student studying to become an ECE, so I’m not working outside of school at the moment.

I’m offering house cleaning services for anyone who could use a little extra help keeping their home clean—especially if it’s been hard to keep up with lately. I’d truly love to help!

I also offer weekend childcare if anyone is interested in that as well :)

Available for weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time cleans.

Please feel free to message or email me for details :) 

Thanks so much! 

226-504-8430 

jademckay2004@gmail.com

Blue Cottage Bread

Available today at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe, open at 9AM

CHIA SEED SOURDOUGH with sunflower seeds and flax. Packed with protein and good for the gut. Delicious!

PREEDY SEEDY yeast leavened, with 12 grains, flax, oats, sunflower and pumpkin seeds with a touch of molasses. 

With thanks,

Tracy

1 Month Sublet (Vancouver)

1 Month Sublet (Vancouver)

Hi all! 

Aislinn here, if you don't know me, I'm Steph & Chad's daughter, I live over in the big smoke (Vancouver).

My partner & I are heading to Italy for a month soon and are looking for someone to sublet our place in the city for all or part of the time we're gone.

Will provide more details on the dates and pictures for anyone interested, but it's a very clean 1-bedroom basement suite in south van, just off Victoria Drive. Quiet neighbourhood with a park right out back, office space, big kitchen (+dishwasher). Preference to someone who can take the whole month, but part time would be $60/night (includes utilities.)

Just looking to keep it to islanders that we know, so no friends of friends, sorry! (If you've never met me but know Steph/Chad, that counts!)

Anyhow shoot me a text at 250 739 9573 if you want more info!

Cheers,

Aislinn

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 18th is David Banks.
Experiencing Freedom, session 2, various scripture.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

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

Forbes Hall Health Equipment Loaner Program (HELP): Volunteers Needed

Did You Know?

TICA provides a wide assortment of health equipment for islanders’ use. Everything from crutches to hold bards to wheelchairs are stored at Forbes Hall and lent out if needed. HELP is managed by the Forbes Hall Health Services Committee and headed up by chief HELP’er David Reay.

The equipment has been gathered over the years by the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department, the past Seniors’ Committee of TICA, and the Forbes Hall Health Services Group.

Can you help?

We are looking for two HELP’ers to work with David in loaning out the equipment and being on-site for returns and intakes of donated items.

What would the volunteer role look like?

Meet people at the hall, get them the appropriate piece of equipment for their needs and document the loan.

· Receive and process new donations.

· Document the return of loaned items and get them stored appropriately.

As this job would be shared by David and two other volunteers, the hours would be few, but you would be required to stay in contact with the HELP Group and attend to the program as needed.

Please contact either David Reay at davidreay@telus.net or Ann Dickie at info@forbeshall.ca

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Thanks

TICA Board

Propane and Fuel Update

Our Propane Pump is fixed and ready to go.

Fuel Pump is being serviced next week it will be up and running on Thursday Jan 23, 2026.

Thanks for your patience

Thetis Island Marina Staff