Kids Play Time Today at Forbes Hall

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

Ping pong, every Tuesday, 7-9 pm

All vaccinated ping pong enthusiasts welcome at the Community Hall, every Tuesday night from 7-9

Mary Forbes

Ping Pong Classes for Young Children & Competitive Adults

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. 

Certified Organic Compost Available

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

Firesmart BC

TIRRA Solid Waste Independent Site Review

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

Scottish Country Dancing Thetis Island Group

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/

Jollity Farm Weekly Orders + NEW COFFEE!

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

Rainfall Stats: April 202

Courtesy of Keith Rush

Thetis Island Community Association Initiates Pledge Program to get Back into the Black

Over the past two months, TICA held membership meetings and provided the community with information about plans to repay the Local Lenders whose loans enabled the completion of the Forbes Hall Community Centre expansion project. Back into the Black is a pledge-based program designed to provide TICA with the assurance of a predictable income to repay as much of the debt as possible when the loans mature in 2024...
Link to full letter:
http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28518828/1651175653507/B2B+cover+letter.pdf?token=XWjBNM7omjHoS7hyuzx38B6qZnA%3D

Pledging

Three types of pledging (this is not a one size fits all program)
Monthly, Annually, or One-time Payment
Link to pledge form:
http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28518842/1651176003480/B2B+Pledge+Form+digital.pdf?token=RUlUON1yZh%2F%2BUheUqEaOvN2xcm0%3D

Background Information

Link to Meeting Summary from the Membership meetings in February 2022:
http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1330286/28518835/1651175834477/Meeting+Summary+22+03+09+one+page.pdf?token=AEG9qCvBPNp9K6ViVlYEF317gvc%3D

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this program.

TICA Board of Directors

Wanted: 25 to 30-foot Extension Ladder

Is anyone interested in selling a 25 to 30 foot extension ladder?
Doesn’t have to look great but should be in good condition.
Bryan Southern
250-884-3145

BBQ Wanted

Requiring a old used bbq for parts. Min 2 burner preferred, but anything will do. Rusted, burnt out, etc, requiring the regulator, and valve system.
Can pickup Sunday May 1st.
Contact Art at 250-246-3464, pls leave a message