Cycling Note

This is to ask cyclists, including e-bikers, for a show of interest in participating in a free Tour de Thetis friendly ride on the morning of December 29 or 30th.  

The route from the community centre goes to major points on the island, and, on a traditional bike takes from 1 to 2 hours depending on age and fitness.

There would be a rain (snow?) check in case of poor weather.

Call Fred Clark at 250 246 9175 or Dave Steen at 250 246 3530. 

It's the "Big" Order Reminder from Jollity Farm

We are preparing for our week off over the holidays, so please double up on your milk, yogurt, egg etc. orders as you need.
Home Grocery delivery run as per usual this Friday afternoon, and our regular Saturday market.

Please submit all requests by Tuesday morning.
 

• Ice Cream - we still have some stock of Vanilla Bean, Vietnamese Coffee, Candy Cane, Orange Chocolate. We can pick up more if need be, so let us know your requests.
• Dumplings - almost sold out of the last batch. IF you want them over the holidays (easy dinner with guests) please let us know. We'll order two varieties by popular request. Pork Belly, Lemongrass Chicken, Shrimp or Vegan
• Baking - anything featured on the True Grain website is available. Just let us know your requests.
• Pastries - if you'd like frozen croissants or pain au chocolat to bake at home for holiday we'll supply you with directions. Please order ahead as early in the week as possible. We'll also have fresh baked available to enjoy this weekend.
• Free Range Eggs - need to double up or more over the holidays, let us know
• Mt. Royal Bagels - Multigrain, Poppyseed, Everything, Sesame by 6 or 12. Cheesy available as singles.

Thetis Island quince gummies, preserves, kimchi, winter greens, sausages & bacon available too.

Requests, questions etc. info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101
With thanks from your Jollity Farmers!

Kerdi Board Fasteners

We have an extra 11 Schluter kerdi board fasteners & screws if anyone has a use for them. Free to good home. Used up more than enough on our shower base. 
Ralph Smith
250-766-2978

I'm a Jammin'

For the next two Saturdays I will be selling my jams and jellies at the bottom of our driveway.

Saturday December 11 and Saturday December18th.

Our address is 162 Pilkey Point Road. 10-4. Will not be taking any special orders.

Gloria 

Sunday Church

Tim Parker is the speaker this Sunday the 12th.
Lessons from the life of Samuel.
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info--Ernie 250-252-0144

 

Thetis Marina Restaurant Specials

Please join us for lunch or dinner 11:30-6:30 on Thursday and Monday, 11:30-7:30 on Friday and Saturday and brunch from 10-4 on Sunday!

This week, our lunch and dinner specials are:

-Homemade Chicken and vegetable soup

-Thetis-grown Lamb Shepherd's Pie with green salad

-Seafood Lasagna with Caesar salad

-Chili cheese dog with fries

-Pizza with Spinach, mushrooms and goats' cheese

-Hot Apple Pie with whipped cream

-Strawberry mocha Semifreddo

Store hours- 

Sunday-Monday: 10-5:30

Tuesday-Saturday: 10-6:30

Fuel dock

Every day: 10-4

Thank you!

The Marina staff

250-246-3464

Dollar Donations for the Food Bank

If you're low on canned goods or can't make it to the store, we're here to make giving easier!

In coordination with the TIVFD, I'll be collecting funds for the Chemainus Food Bank.

No amount is too small or too big :)

Drop me an email and we'll coordinate: coins, cash, checks, gold bullion--it's all good!

AND you still have time to drop off any items for the Food Bank any time before December 16, in the box at the front of the Fire Hall on Mission Road.  All non-perishable food items must be unopened and not past the expiry date. 

Happy Winter Solstice!!   Stay warm and healthy.

Virginia on Pilkey Pt Rd (vjvclue@gmail.com)

TICA Christmas Table

Thank you to everyone who visited Forbes Hall Community Center last Saturday to support the local vendors and to have lunch. Many of you stopped to say hello at the TICA Christmas table and purchased one of a kind Christmas ornaments from around the world. A special thanks to Tracy Higgins for her beautiful handmade wreaths which she donated for the sale. TICA  merchandise, hats and t-shirts were also popular for those looking to buy a Thetis gift.
 
At the end of the day, $635.00 worth of goods were sold all in support of our beautiful Forbes Hall Community Centre.
 
Thank you,  
Ellen and Keith Rush
if you are looking for a Thetis Island gift, t-shirts or ball caps, contact me at:
ellenrush@gmail.com

Knitting Bee – Dec 10th

There will be a knitting Bee this Friday 10th 2pm thru 4-30, and it will be the last one until the New Year starting up again on Friday 14th January.

Cheers,

Helen

Small Wooden Picture Frames

My daughter Athenia has been hard at work making her Christmas gifts. In an effort to only gift used, upcycled or homemade items, she is looking for anyone with small wooden picture frames they not longer need. About 6"x8" roughly is perfect. Only wooden, or thicker metal frames no plastic. If you have one or some let us know. She has some allowance money to purchase these...

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

778-557-6510 doesn't always ring

250-533-9347 not always near service

Thank you...

Correction in the Quarterly

Sorry about this!  Somehow, between the proof (which was fine) and the final product, there was what looks like a touch-pad erasure of a line from the article "Destination Thetis".  On page 20, the last two lines in the second column are missing the beginning of the sentence.  The missing bit is "The IT governance has expanded through the decades..." 
I hope that's the only one!  But if anyone finds any other anomalies, let me know please, and I'll put out a correction.

Veronica Shelford
veronicashelford@gmail.com

A Big Thanks to a Great Team

I want to publicly thank the volunteers that pulled off an amazing day providing Lunch and Beverages at Forbes Hall. They served over 90 people - who were so happy to be with others in our community hall.

At one point the lunch line went out to the entry, but they kept at it, and got everyone fed, until finally the food was all gone.  Fortunately more food was made than thought necessary!

So here’s to you, Theresa Elsie, Petra Accipiter, Shirley Burr, Mary Forbes, and Don Sinclair for your great attitude and making it a very special day!  Also, thanks go out to Matt Hess and Bill Dickie for manning the door, and other tasks!  You made it look so easy to get back into the swing of things in the new digs.

What a great way for so many to say hello to the holidays!

Huge appreciation for all you do!

Ann Dickie