Dog Walking on Burchell Trail

Thursday afternoon I was walking my dog on the trail when a frisky dog suddenly appeared on its own. My dog took it as an invitation to play and shot after the dog. As mine was on a lead it did not bode well for me. The lead tore out of my hand, but the force of the tug pulled me to the ground, and I fell hard.  This is the second time that has happened to me on the trail. I am very sore and was quite shaken up at the time.  The owner helped me up and assisted me down the trail, which was very kind of her, but I really don’t want to go through this a third time so please, when walking your dog keep it on a lead. My bones will thank you.

C. Inness

Sunday Church

Richard Dalstrom is the "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 5th.
The scripture passage is Acts 9:19-31  "Encouragement"
!0 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Architectural Fused Glass Retirement Sale

Carol Swann will feature her architectural fused glass samples used for home show displays this Sat 10-4 at Lot 99.   There is a fused glass tabletop, pair of French door window lights, a fountain or water feature, a glass sink and other miscellaneous panels available at a fraction of commissioned panels.  Drop by during the Around the Island Tour.

Soaps, Salves, Jewellery and Wood Cutting Boards

Lot 99 on Saturday’s Around the Island Christmas Tour has lots of variety.  Dancing Dragonfly Soaps and Salves, Carol Swann’s earrings and fused glass necklaces, vintage Christmas ornaments from the 50s and 60s as well as featuring Chad Kerr’s sought after wooden cutting boards.    

Carol is introducing her new dishwashing soap kits...free yourself from liquid dish soap and reduce your plastics. 

Please wear a mask.

See you there 10-4

Thetis Marina Restaurant Specials

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

Our specials this week are:

-Grilled Swiss cheese and roast beef sandwich on rye bread w fries or salad

-Chili cheese dog w fries

-Cod and Salmon Wellington w red curry sauce

-Taco salad 

- Hoyne Winter Warmer Extra Strong Ale

Stay tuned for updates about Sunday Brunch and our amazing New Year's Eve dinner 

Thetis Marina Staff - 250-246-3464

Looking for a Working Washing Machine

Please contact Theresa 250-732-9025

Christmas Tour

Don't forget this Saturday December 4th "Around the Island Christmas Tour" 10-4pm. This event is going to be a fun filled event with everything from Soup to Socks. All your Christmas shopping without leaving the island.

All Covid 19 protocols will be in place. 

Gloria and Helen

Tour Guides

Covid Booster Update

It looks like we will be getting a firm date very soon for the Covid Third Shot Clinic which should be sometime in the first week of January.  When we have the exact date and time and have booked the hall etc., we will be asking you if you are interested.  

Please don’t tell us yet.  Veronica will be putting out another notice as soon as we have a firm confirmation about which day. 

Thanks for supporting this initiative.

Jeannine and Veronica

Seasonal BC Wildfire Employment Opportunities

The application for seasonal BC Wildfire jobs, from wildland firefighter to administrative positions is Dec. 6.

http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/Jobs/index.asp?fbclid=IwAR3ndAt73h78xVi4P2lm-B15wzAArf407DY2cmMlwsWoIaN1CX6_mtAgg6A

All Around the Island Christmas Market Tour ~ Forbes Hall Community Centre

~ participating stop on the tour ~ 

Come visit us Saturday, December 4^th:  10 am – 2 pm

Visit the market stalls and stay for lunch!

Thetis Island Merchandise, and a few surprises – TICA / Ellen Rush

40^th Anniversary Mugs and information - TIVFD

Foraged Feasts, Beeswax Alchemy, Sea Salts – Lynda Poirier

Thetis Island Maps – TI Historical & Cultural Group

Jewelry and Smoked Salmon – Sybil Wilson

Smoked Cheeses and Marmalade – Doreen and Mike Ferguson

Glassware – cheese plates, light up bottles, windchimes. Christmas Treats – Fudge, cookies... – Anne-Marie Koeppen

Wrapped Rocks and Photo Prints – Carol Sowerby

Food Service - There will be a Holiday Menu serving hot beverages, baking, lunch items, and desserts!

Also, if you’re wanting to have a sales table at the market at Forbes Hall, please contact Don Sinclair @ sinry@telus.netby noon on Friday.  

$10 per table.  

Looking forward to seeing everyone out and about on Saturday! 

Note:

Proof of Vaccination will be required to enter Forbes Hall on Saturday, Dec. 4^th.

Masks must be worn in all public spaces, except when seated and dining.

Quarterly needs Pick-up

I won't know for sure until Thursday afternoon, or possibly as late as Friday morning, whether Island Blue has managed to get the Quarterly printed in time for pick-up on Friday. But, if they have it done, it will need picking up. 

If anyone is in Victoria on Friday and could manage a pick-up before 5pm, please let me know at

veronicashelford@gmail.com or call me at 250-246-1509.  Many thanks!

Anais's Art Cards and Limited-Edition Prints

Give a piece of Thetis Island-inspired art to your loved ones this Christmas!

Cards are $5 each and limited edition art prints are $75 and up.
Go to my Etsy shop to view the full collection: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AnaisArtStudio

Email me your selection and get it delivered for free on Thetis: info@anaisgerber.com