May 21st Forbes Hall Double Header!

Event 1: 

The Structure Protection Unit, an auxiliary of the T.I. Fire Dept, invites you to join Captain Mitchell Sherrin from the Saltspring Island Fire Reserve in a discussion on FireSmart in the Gulf Islands. Mitchell will lead a discussion on how we can keep our natural ecology and maintain fire protection for our homes.

Come for the discussion and receive a free BBQ lunch. May 21st 11am-1pm.

And, yes, there will be door prizes ! 

Contact: David Reay, SPU team member (an auxiliary of the T.I. Fire Dept.)

Event 2: 

After learning the importance of using vegetation in your FireSmart plan, join the Forbes Hall Garden Committee from 1pm-3pm for a Plant Swap and Sale (following BBQ):

Sell, swap, or donate! This is a fun event with games and prizes. Please keep us in mind as you are planting and dividing perennials for spring. 
No plant ID? no problem. We can help!
Need pots? We've got em'!

Money raised will go towards completing the landscape work around Forbes Hall.

More details to follow

Organizers: Carolyn Askew and Emily McIvor, Forbes Hall Gardening Committee 

Solid Waste Report

Link: Solid Waste Report 

Please attend the TIRRA AGM, Thursday at 7 pm.
All members or property owners are eligible to vote on parcel tax decisions.

Ernie, 250-252-0144

Soup's On - Wednesday April 27th - Last One of the Season!

11:30am - 1pm (or until we run out!)

Forbes Hall Community Centre

Menu

Carrot Ginger Soup (choice of chicken or vegetarian stock)

Buttermilk Cornbread with Honey

Pistachio Baclava and other assorted Goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee 

Teas

$5.00 per serving - due to rapidly increasing food and transportation costs, that we are all experiencing, the Soup’s On team is appreciative of additional contributions. 

Looking forward to seeing you,

The Soup’s On Team

Library Open Wednesday - Hours Extended to 3:00 PM

This is a reminder that the library is always open when the hall is open. 

You are welcome to browse in the library anytime over the duration of Soups On or to visit following Soups On to continue conversations begun over lunch. 

The librarian will be available from 1:00 to 3:00 and welcomes any ideas you might have regarding books to order or books or topics that might be of interest for future casual discussions in the library.

Friends of the Library

Thetis Island Local Trust Committee Meeting - Tuesday May 3, 2022 - 9:30 AM

You are invited to the next Regular Business meeting of the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee which will be held in person at Forbes Hall Community Centre (Thetis Island).  

Go to https://islandstrust.bc.ca/event/thetis-island-local-trust-committee-11/ in the Meetings and Events section of the Islands Trust website for a link to the live stream or to see the meeting agenda.  

This meeting will be live streamed, recorded and posted to the Islands Trust website.

Meeting Type:  Regular Business Meeting Date:                  May 3, 2022 Time:                  9:30 AM  Location:           Thetis Island Community Centre - Multipurpose Room                                292 North Cove Road, Thetis Island Live Stream:      https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/C

 
Wil Cottingham

Missing Box of Library CD’s

Hello All.
I am missing a box of library cds from the storage room off of the patio. 

If you have borrowed them, please return to the library office or give me a call.

Thanks from
Celine, your island librarian.

250-246-4349
Valestrands@gmail.com

Cancelled Sailings: Chemainus-Thetis -Penelakut - Saturday May 7, 2022

BC Ferries is cancelling all regular vehicle service sailings on the Thetis-Chemainus-Penelakut route on May 7, 2022 to carry out an important survey on the MV Kuper required by Transport Canada.  A 50-person water taxi will operate for foot passengers on the published schedule.
 
The MV Kuper will resume regular service schedule on May 8, 2022.
 
BC Ferries would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this important safety and emergency training event.
 
For more information or traffic updates please follow @BCFerries on Twitter, visit our website at bcferries.com, or call us toll free at 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779).

Keith Rush Route 20 FAC

Heat Pump Inquiries

Hi all! 

I work for 360 Comfort Systems in Duncan.  Due to numerous inquiries from many neighbors, I have arranged for one of our salespeople to come over to Thetis and provide free estimates for those interested in getting a heat pump for their home.  If you are interested, please send me an email with your name, address and phone number and I will add your name to the list.  The salesman is probably going to come over on a Saturday, either May 7 or 14 (but I will have to confirm).  There are some great rebates available right now, both from the federal and provincial government so now is a great time to get a heat pump!

Please email me at:   shelley.wolovick@360supertechs.ca

For Sale

Large black lazyboy brand recliner. Comfy.  Must see. Must make room. $100.00

Comfy oversized reading chair.  Red.  Quality chair. Must make room. $50.00

Can deliver on Thetis. Pics available on request.

Text 2502520699

Chris Fordham

Cecilia Inness

Hello Everyone,

I'm very sad to announce the passing of my mum, Cecilia Inness, on April 23rd. It has been a huge shock to my dad, sister and I, and I know it will be for many of you.

I humbly ask for privacy for our family as we deal with this sudden heartbreak.

Please no phone calls, emails or visits. 

We will let the community know of any future plans.

Please just know how much my mum loved being a part of Thetis.

Thank you

Hilary

May 14th Fire Service Memorial and Celebration of Life

The Fire Service Memorial and community Celebration of Life  for Pete Rees will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, May 14th at Forbes Hall community centre.

As many of you know, Pete was the founding Fire Chief of the TIVFD, a task he took on after 29 years of fire service with the Vancouver Fire Department. We are proud to honour his life and memory with this fire service tradition.

Active TIVFD members, retired TIVFD members, active TIVFD Auxiliary Support Team members, and other fire service members are welcome to join the procession behind the Honour Guard and Engine 1 as we march  to the flag pole at Forbes Hall for the traditional lowering and presentation of the flag.  Muster by 1:30 at the Fire Hall on Mission Road.

The community is invited to witness the flag ceremony at 2 pm at Forbes Hall and then make their way inside for Pete’s Celebration of Life with his family, neighbours and friends.  Retired TIVFD Fire Chief Ernie Hunter will MC the gathering and light refreshments will be served.  All are welcome.

What’s been Happening at Forbes Hall?

Thank you to the islanders and friends of Thetis who donated money and/or gave of their time to enable the remarkable rebuild of Forbes Hall Community Centre. Your commitment is bearing fruit as more and more islanders are welcomed back into the Hall.  The expansion project has always been about the long-term needs of our community, and even though it opened during the COVID Pandemic there have been many opportunities to gather safely at Forbes Hall.

Here's a list of all that’s been going on at Forbes Hall in the first four months of 2022... 

Library Days with attendants: Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturday

Tai Chi: Sundays and Mondays

Church: Sundays

Early Morning Fitness: Mondays through Fridays

Serenity Group (Alcoholics Anonymous):  Monday evenings

Primary Students meet with the Librarian: Mondays

Scottish Country Dancing: Mondays

Yoga: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

Parent & Tot Group: Tuesdays

Ping Pong - Afternoon and Evening Sessions: Tuesdays

Thetis Island Elementary School uses the Assembly Hall for Exercise : Tuesdays

Soup’s On: Wednesdays

Bridge: Wednesdays

Food Bank Distribution: Thursdays

Knitting Bee: Fridays

Two TICA Take-Out Dinner Events

Islands Trust

RCMP Fireside Chat

Community Paramedic Visits

De-Stash Fibre and Fabric Sale

Thetis Island Community Association Board and Committee Meetings

Thetis Island Community Association B2B Membership Meetings

Forbes Hall Health Services Meetings

Thetis Island Nature Conservancy Meeting

Thetis Island Marine Association Meetings

Thetis Island Port Commission Meeting

Thetis Island Ratepayers and Residents Association Meetings

St. Margaret’s Cemetery Board Meetings

Funeral Service

Private Rentals

Outdoors: Gardens Group, Pickle Ball, Tennis, Tour de Thetis Meet Point