Thursday TSOP

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 5:30 pm, The Society of the Perplexed (TSOP) offers a special session focused on how our memory works.  The TSOP intention is to verify the claim that there is no such a thing as our personal memory – we all remember socially.  

Further, the claim that societies with oral culture remember better will be examined for its accuracy. Nobody can be embarrassed.  It is not about how much we remember, but what we remember.

For more information please contact Johann at jcerny07@gmail.com

Remembrance Day Lunch at The Marina Restaurant

Please join us for lunch or light refreshments after the ceremony at the Community Centre. 

All day, November 11, we are serving veterans at 50% off in remembrance and honour of all those people who have and who still work for the benefit of our collective freedoms.

We will be setting up a shrine for items of remembrance and honour.  

Please feel free to bring anything you would like to place on the table for sharing. 

Marina Staff
250-246-3464

ThINC Board Webinar: Reconciliation, Indigenous Heritage, and Island Communities 17 Nov 7pm

Dear Island Community members,
 
In the spirit of conservation of all that we value about our island communities, please join us for an on-line discussion about Indigenous Heritage, Reconciliation, and Island Communities.  Nov 17, 7pm
 
Lisa Wilcox (Islands Trust) will be there to answer questions and engage in discussions about Indigenous heritage.  Come with your questions and ideas!
 
Registration link:  https://sfu.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Ipf-usqT8qGdZW4eZPnG154vySYKwik2VI 
 
See you there,
 
The Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island Archaeology Project

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Satellite

Looking for a Shaw satellite if anyone has one they are not using call 250 732 9025 

Theresa

Final Reminder and Update about the Flu Shot Clinic

Tuesday, November 9th, 10 am to 2 pm is primarily a drop-in clinic for the flu shot.  We can't assign times, but you'll get a number when you come and you will go in the order of arrival.  Please bring your Care Card number with you.

This season's flu shot will protect you against:

    influenza A(H1N1)
    influenza A(H3N2)
    influenza B

They will also give the 1st or 2nd covid shot for anyone who has registered on-line or by phone (1-833-838-2323) specifically for this clinic.  They will also give a 3rd covid vaccination to those who bring their letter from the doctor or VIHA saying you are eligible and you have registered.  The covid shot people will be in a separate line because they will have an appointment time and have to be charted, so it takes extra time and a different nurse.  The third covid shot is only for the vulnerable (immuno suppressed) persons at this time.  VIHA was not able to organize a covid booster clinic for every Thetis Islander for Nov. 9th.

NEW INFORMATION:  Jeannine has finally got the ear of someone who can (possibly) do something about the booster shot delay, and they have said they will try to arrange a separate clinic here on Thetis for 3rd shots in December, when most of us will be eligible again (more than 6 months since the June 16 clinic).

fluclinic@thetisislandfire.ca

**Cancelled** Thetis Island Local Trust Committee Regular Meeting

9:30 am, Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The Thetis Island LTC Regular Meeting scheduled for November 16^th at Forbes Hall has been CANCELLED.
The next Thetis LTC Meeting will be held in 2022.  More information on the 2022 schedule can be found
on the Islands Trust Meetings and Events page soon.  

Yoga with Karen - Reminders

No Yoga on Tuesday as it is the Flu Clinic at the Hall.

There will be a class on Thursday morning, usual time 9:45am - 10:45am, we will finish on time ready for the Remembrance Day service outside a few mins before 11am.

Thanks everyone,
love
Karen

Around the Island Christmas Tour

If you wish to be a part of the "Around the Island Christmas Tour and would like to be on the map, please email Pat English @ puzzlnut@telus.net. 

This year we have the choice of setting up at your home, studio, garage or at Forbes Hall. If you decide to book a table at Forbes Hall please contact Don Sinclair at sinry@telus.netor phone 250-246-4291. Tables are $10

There will be no charge for vendors who are selling from their own home.

For more information contact Helen Bird @ 246-2469 or sdrib@telus.net or Pat English at the above contact information.

Thank you
Helen and Gloria

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminders

• Local milk & yogurt - new requests or order changes due by Tuesday at 8am
• True Grain Organic bread & baking - orders due by Tuesday at 8am
• Montreal Style Bagels - orders by Wednesday (let us know if you want more of the new cheesy ones)
• Home Grocery Delivery - if ordering from Superstore please select the 10-11 time slot. Confirm your order pick up from Superstore or 49th by Thursday.
• Free Range Eggs - orders by Tuesday at 9am (if not already on the list, or you need more)
• Kombucha on tap - Blueberry Jasmin or Citrus Ginger
• Croissants & Pain au chocolate - Reserve ahead by Wednesday

Fresh from the farm this week:
Kale
Chard
Spinach
Arugula
Peppers
Winter Squash
Leeks
Purple Pac Choi
Carrots
Quince
Green Cabbage
Rutabaga
Onions
Bulk Beets
+ farm made preserves: plum chutney, quince chutney, eggplant antipasti, kimchi, salsa verde

With thanks from your local farmers!
Orders and/or questions to 250.415.0101 or info@jollityfarm.ca

Pastured Pork Mixed Boxes Pastured Pork Mixed Boxes or 1/4 sides

There are some other people who'd like to split our remaining Thetis Island pastured pork sides into 1/4 shares or mixed boxes. Please let us know if you are interested. Limited qty shares available. 

A mixed box would contain a selection of:
Small roasts
Bacon
Ground
Pork Chops
...plus other bits (all bones & fat can be included for soup making and doggie treats)

$5/lb for pig share + your share of butcher fees. Delivery early December.

To reserve or more info contact info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.415.0101

Healing Inner Voices - the Launch of Stamina not Stigma - a Gulf Island event series

We, the Stamina not Stigma team, have been working to create a few events that will embrace discussion of health issues in the rural areas of the Salish Sea. We invite you to join us if you live in or around the Southern Gulf Islands.

Below is a link to an invitation to join the Southern Gulf Islands AIDS Society in the launch of a series of events that will open conversations around aspects of rural health-care in the Southern Gulf Islands, especially as it relates to living with episodic illnesses like HIV. 

If you have not seen this film, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more from the vices of Indigenous folk living with HIV.

https://mailchi.mp/1be754b76ee2/your-invitation-to-the-stamina-not-stigma-launch-event-featuring-healing-inner-voices-5192581

Have a look at our website for further events. Just to intrigue you — one will focus on women — another on BIPOC communities — and more... 

https://staminanotstigma.org.

Much love to all — Peggy Frank

I am privileged and honoured to be writing to you from sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ - pronounced s-hweng hw-ung tongue-oo-hw, - the Lekwungen name for James Bay.
sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ is part of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations unceded traditional territory. I also have the great joy of spending part of each year on Thetis Island, part of the Puneluxutth or Penelakut traditional territory. 

Ferry Creek Donations

Greetings. I am planning a trip to Ferry Creel on Thur.11 to deliver much needed dry firewood If anyone can help by donating some, whether an arm load, a wheelbarrow load or a part PU load it would help those brave souls who are fighting to protect our old growth forests I will be happy to come by and pick up whatever you can spare.

The only other things they need at present are snacks or money which is best sent to their website. Please contact me by noon Wed, for pickup or deliver directly to 136 Sunrise Pt. Phone 250-246-2184

Thanks in advance for your support of this very worthwhile project

Wayne Loiselle