Thetis Island, BC
Canada
49oN x 123o40'W
Last Rays of Summer ~ Sept. 21
Keith Rush
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Thetis Island Community Association
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Who's Who of Thetis Pets Registry
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Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 8:02PM Saturday, May 7th from 11 am till 2 pm at 161 Pilkey Point Road
We have some extra plant starts for sale as well as some other great items including swine creations, Celtic knot jewelry and pottery from Clayfoot Crockery.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:54AM CPR skills workshop…learn/refresh…9:30 WEDNESDAY morning at Forbes Hall.
All welcome.
Jeannine
Forbes Hall Health Services
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:51AM The PAG work party is back on for this Saturday, May 7th between 10 - 12. So far, the weather looks pretty reasonable the morning of the 7th (according to one weather widget). But as our West Coast weather likes to keep us on our toes, please bring your rain gear, as well as some gardening tools / gloves.
In case you missed it, here's a wee bit about the PAG / plan:
The People's Apothecary Garden is a community medicinal plant garden located on Carolyn Askew's (kindly loaned) plot of land at Lot 62 North Cove Road, and is a part of the Thetis Island Community Farm Co-operative. It was constructed by the ThINCpod in the summer-fall of 2020 with the help of several Thetis Island residents. In 2021, Aislinn Cottell maintained the space with the help of volunteers, coordinated various events and activities, and developed some handy resources that we are continuing to expand on. In 2022 we are planning several medicinal plant and gardening workshops for the Thetis Island community.
The garden currently has > 45 unique medicinal plants (map and online plant library coming soon), including borage, comfrey, self-heal, mullein, wormwood, mints, lemon balm, evening primrose, sweet woodruff, yarrow, fennel, deadnettle, motherwort, lamb’s ear, and more! The kids at Thetis Island Elementary School have made numerous trips there over the last couple of years and we will continue to do so!
ThINC would greatly appreciate having extra hands in the garden throughout the growing season. Some of the activities will include: weeding, pruning, planting, application of compost / lasagna gardening, and path maintenance / wood chipping, and work parties will run every other week.
If you would like to join the team and/or make it to this Saturday's garden party, please email me at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org
For more info on the PAG, please see: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/people-s-apothecary-garden
Many thanks,
Charlotte
Education and Stewardship Coordinator at the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:50AM The Thetis Island Marine Association has a new board of directors and new energy to continue the work of the previous volunteers to keep our anchorages safe and organized.
The previously installed channel marker chain has rusted away and needs to be replaced and there are other projects we are planning that require funds.
We are planning to hold a raffle this weekend at the Thetis Island Sailing Regatta- at the Thetis Island Marina .
There are 55 boats registered for this event which is amazing.
If you would like to contribute something for this raffle maybe a craft, home baking, books or a service please contact us through
thetisislandmarine@gmail.com
or call
Lynda Poirier
250-246-4504
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 8:09AM Kids play time is on today from 10-12 at Forbes Hall! There will be a meeting in the all-purpose room so the wall divider will be closed, and we can use the hallway to get into the main room.
See you all there!
Brianna
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 8:08AM All vaccinated ping pong enthusiasts welcome at the Community Hall, every Tuesday night from 7-9
Mary Forbes
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 8:08AM Ping pong classes for young children (as young as 4 years old) and ping pong classes for competitive adults are provided in the hall from 2:45 PM (children) and 4 PM (adults) today, Tuesday.
All necessary equipment to play is available.
Please contact Jan if you have any questions at jcerny07@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 8:07AM The long wait is over and two big loads of compost have arrived!
$110/yard loaded with our tractor into your truck or trailer.
If you need help getting compost to your place, let us know and we'll help with a couple of options.
Some smaller bagged quantity available at our plant nursery this weekend, too.
If we missed contacting you to confirm your order or pick up...apologies... please send us a reminder!
info@jollityfarm.ca / 250.415.0101
Monday, May 2, 2022 at 8:30AM At the TIRRA AGM April 28th, Paul Duncan led us through his review process and the outcomes for the Thetis Island Solid Waste site.
Paul agreed to take on this review at the June 2021 AGM, and he spent well over 200 hours in conversations and research regarding Solid Waste management.
This independent review was undertaken with the intent to understand current state (pre-covid) versus future state: considering risks, sustainability, and community engagement.
Optimization of our future solid waste management requires both Community and TIRRA commitment to succeed.
We require site employees and volunteers, but also individuals willing to operationalize the many components that will reduce risk and increase sustainability in a financially and environmentally responsible way.
The members who attended the AGM approved to prioritize Scenario 1 with a desire to engage in efforts to get to Scenario 2 as a future state.
Thank you, Paul for your commitment to this work and for providing a document that clearly defines some ways forward.
The full document of the review
www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/tirra%20reports/2022-04-30_SWM_Summary_Review_to_Members.pdf
The slide presentation given at the AGM
https://www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/tirra%20reports/2022-04-30_AGM_SWM_Presentation_April28-converted.pdf
Wendy Hinsperger
President, TIRRA
Monday, May 2, 2022 at 8:27AM The Scottish Country Dancing Group is meeting again this Monday 2 May 2022 from 3 - 4:30. We are always looking for more dancers. If interested please join us.
Why is this a great activity for everyone?
https://www.rscdsadelaide.org.au/benefits-of-scottish-dancing-fitness-fun-friends
Unsure about it, check out some of the dances at:
https://www.scottish-country-dancing-dictionary.com/
Monday, May 2, 2022 at 8:26AM Our order form and fresh list are updated each week, use this link to place your order for home delivery or farm pick up:
https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form
All orders except for grocery pick up & delivery must be received by Tuesday at 10am please.
COFFEE & OTHER GOODIES IN SHOP:
We have a small supply but wide variety of Drumroaster & Caffe Fantastico coffees in the shop. If you need some mid-week, text or email and we can set it aside for you.
Some extra eggs, salad, baby cucumbers, chard, parsley and other greens also available Mon-Wed. this week (by request or appointment).
ANNUAL PLANTS:
If you can't make it Saturday for plant shopping, contact us to arrange a weekday early evening visit.
Thank you for signing up for our newsletter. Stay tuned for the first edition of Jollity news coming up this week.
With thanks from your local farmers!
info@jollityfarm.ca / 250.415.0101
