Airline Credit

The Thetis Island Fire Department has a $260. flight credit with Pacific Coastal Airlines that MUST be used before March 2022.  They would not refund us for a flight booked in 2020.  However, they will allow a 3rd party to use the credit to fly any of their routes.  Destinations here: https://www.pacificcoastal.com/

Please contact chief11@telus.net if you can use the credit before March (new regulations = vaccinated).  Donation to the TIVFD FF Society appreciated but not expected.  Thanks.

TIVFD 

November 2021 Rainfall Stats

courtesy of Keith Rush

Update to the Community Concert Performers, and the Quick Check-in List

The concert is shaping up quite nicely. Here a glimpse of the
performers, with more to be confirmed, and in no particular order: Carol
singing (Penelope and Craig), Belly dancing (Char), piano pieces (Anika
and Levi), shadow puppet adaptation of the Gift of the Magi (Simone),
poetry (Mary), and audience sing-along accompanied by Lynn. Let me know
if you would like to be part of the program. The concert is on Saturday,
18th December at 7 pm at the Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 pm

If you would like to add your name to the quick check-in list for the
concert, please bring your proof of vaccination to Soups-on today,
between Noon and 1pm and ask for Marjan Jackman. Alternatively, come see
me at the library on Sunday, 5th December 1 - 2 pm. This is not
required nor mandatory, anyone with proof of vaccination can attend the
concert, as per PHO orders. Masks will need to be worn.

Contact: Simone Luckham 250 246- 4802 or simone@stonesculptor.ca

The Thetis Society of the Perplexed December Curriculum

In four weekly sessions in December 2021 (2,9,16,23) the Thetis Society of the Perplexed (TSOP) will present “Jesus and the Foundation of Western Civilization.”  The series consists of Introduction and four parts:  Jesus and Cyrus the Great, Jesus and Alexander the Great, Jesus and Constantin the Great and finally, Jesus and Justinian the Great.  The presentation will cover two historical periods – first, the occurrence of mankind on the Planet Earth, and second, the period of one thousand years, from 500 BCE to 500 CE.  It will be presented both from the secular and religious points of view, but primarily from extra-biblical sources.  

For syllabus and/or details please contact Johann at jcerny07@gmail.com

Thetis Grown Hand-Dyed Yarn and Spinning Fibre

Loads of island grown and hand dyed fresh colours of yarn and roving are available for sale now. I have a small flock of fibre sheep raised here on Thetis and I partner with my friend who farms on Pender. Together, we send our mostly BFL, Cotswold, Romney fleeces to a mill to be made into yarn or roving and when it comes back, I hand dye it. 

This is 100% wool yarn. We breed for softness and lustre and the mill spins a beautiful soft spun lopi yarn as well as 2 ply worsted weight yarn. I also have 100% Dorset roving from a farm in the interior. 

My colours are soft and vibrant, and each dye lot is unique. 

I will have my season's offerings at the Thetis Marina Restaurant on December 4 along with lots of locally made art cards and Keya White's Thetis Island stickers. 

Please stop by and have a look on Saturday!

Thank you for your interest,
Emily  mlmcvr9@gmail.com

Knitting Bee

I have decided to cancel this Friday’s Knitting Bee as the Hall is being set up for the Christmas Market Tour. Also, the kitchen will be busy prepping for the lunch on Sat. 

We will resume the following Friday the 10th Dec. 

Look forward to seeing you all there then. 

Cheers,

 Helen

any questions call 250-246-2469

Menu - Forbes Hall All Around the Island Christmas Market Tour – Saturday, December 4th

Forbes Hall Community Centre         10:00 am until 2:00 pm

Holiday Menu

Beverages & Scones

served from 10:00 am through until 2 pm

all hot beverages $2

coffee, teas, hot chocolate, or a special mocha to warm you up
all drinks served with a shortbread cookie

freshly baked cinnamon apple scones $2

Lunch Offerings

served from 11:30 am through to 1:30 pm 

cottage pies $10

butternut squash with shallots & brie (v)
chicken & vegetable

cottage pies are topped with a mashed potato crust

sandwiches on brioche buns $10

roast turkey with cranberry
grilled veggie (v)

cottage pies and sandwiches served with a side salad

desserts $4

sticky toffee pudding
bread pudding with pear & ginger 

Looking forward to Celebrating the Season with you in the beautiful Forbes Hall!

Forbes Hall Food Services Volunteers

net proceeds go to providing the ongoing supply of kitchen equipment and sundries

Christmas Tour & Jollity Weekly Orders

Open extended hours this week for the Christmas Tour, Saturday 10-4.

We'll have lots of special, yummy, locally made goodies for you to take home from the farm.

• Enjoy pastries fresh from the over for a mid-morning snack
• Festive Ice Cream Pints & Sandwiches
• Farm made preserves - great for holiday entertaining. 
• Special quince treats
• Sausages & bacon from Thetis Island pasture-raised pigs

+ winter veggies and more...
Reminders:
If you are new or want to make changes to your regular order, please text or email by Tuesday morning.

• Pre-order croissant or pain au chocolat
• Local milk & yogurt
• True grain breads, baguettes, focaccia, ciabatta and BC organic flour
• Free range eggs
• Bagels + New Cheesy bagels and cream cheese

Big thanks to every one of you who stops by the farm each week, rain or shine. We appreciate how you light up our lives at the end of these grey wet weeks!
Jollity Farmers . 250.415.0101  /   info@jollityfarm.ca

Share a Ride for the Christmas Tour

Just had a lovely couple contact me from Chemainus and they are wondering if anyone on Thetis is willing to drive them around the Christmas Tour. They have a service dog so extra room is needed. If you can accommodate them I will get their number so you can talk directly to them.
thanks
Gloria

Around the Island Christmas Tour Door Prize

Announcement!    Announcement!

This is so exciting. We are going to have a huge door prize with almost $200 worth of items donated by all the vendors. There will be other goodies in the package to just make it over the top.
So you ask??? Where do I sign up for this amazing prize?
Well all vendors will have cards (passports) that have all the Lot numbers on the card. Everytime you visit a vendor you will receive a star or sticker or stamp next to the lot number. When you have all the lot numbers filled in you are now eligible to enter the contest. All vendors have boxes to drop off your filled card. We will have the draw on Sunday December 5th and contact the winner.
No purchase is necessary.
Any questions contact Gloria at 250-246-3091

Craft and tag sale on Sunday, November 28th from 9 am 'til 1 pm at 161 Pilkey Point Road

For sale we have -  Celtic knot jewelry, freshly made chocolates, and some pottery from Clayfoot Crockery (known for practical as well as whimsical pottery pieces).

The tag sale includes some new , some used , some Christmas , some not, small items priced at $1 or $2.
There are some photos at Thetis Blog - Front Page (thetisposts.ca)

darsenau@gmail.com

Christmas Tour Food and Beverages

While you are touring on Thetis Island there are several spots to partake in food or beverages. Here is a list:

• Thetis Island Marina- coffee and tea are free at this spot. Emily has also mentioned the regular menu is also available.
• Forbes Hall is serving coffee, tea, and mocha as well as baked goods and a great lunch menu as well.
• 162 Pilkey Point Road- serving coffee, tea and chai tea. Baked goods like cookies and muffins.Coffee and tea are $2. Chai tea is $4.00. Baked goods are $3.00.
• Lot 70- Marylyn Pegg will have her famous pies, jams, jellies and chutney as well as Asian specialties and Christmas Baking.

Something for all.
Helen and Gloria