Capernwray Christmas Celebration Registration

Hello Friends & Neighbours,
Join us on Monday, December 9th at Capernwray Harbour to kick off the Christmas season! Delight in a cheerful Christmas choir, take part in exciting games, explore festive craft and plenty of fun activities. Be sure to register using the link below by this Friday!

https://capernwrayharbour.formstack.com/forms/christmas_celebration_2024

Thank you,

Capernwray Harbour
250-246-9440

Looking for Firewood

Amy and I (from USA-Idaho) are staying at 59 Pilkey Point through April, while the Redmans are away. We are interested in purchasing a cord or two of firewood for the wood stove. If you have firewood to sell or know how we can purchase it, please contact us.

Jim Palmer
email: jimpalmerauthor@gmail.com
phone (USA): (615) 517-0520

Local Floor Sander

Can anyone recommend a local floor sander?

Leslie Albers
lesliejalbers@gmail.com

Air Fry Oven for Sale

Ninja 8 function air fry oven for sale, $120.00.

Little used with all trays and Operator’s Manual.
See pictures at https://www.thetisisland.net/notices2006.htm

Contact Paul or Noella Duncan at 250-246-6623.

Thanks, on Behalf of the Food Bank

Thank you to all the very generous islanders who donated to Chemainus Harvest House and Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Over 50 kg of various non-perishable food products were donated along with cash donations of $428.

The Firehall will be accepting donations until Dec 18.

Thanks again,
Rodney Brownlee

Kudos to Thetis Community Spirit

On Tuesday October 14 while waiting for the ferry, my husband, Bruce, went for a bike ride while my granddaughter and I walked our dog. Bruce had an unfortunate mishap involving a hill with a sharp turn and a head-first landing spot in a ditch filled with blackberry bushes.

Thetis helper #1, Richard De Marco, saw Bruce's toppled bicycle and waving arms, so he instantly provided assistance. This almost made him miss the ferry.

When hubby got back to our vehicle, Thetis helpers #2 and #3, Steve and Pam McCulloch, sprang to action with help for loading the bike onto the rack plus offers of first aid for those blackberry wounds. Pam also found me nearby and brought me up to speed with the situation.

The 3 Thetis helpers conversed with us on the ferry to ensure that we were OK to proceed (we were), and Tess De Marco even followed up with a phone call the next day. As Thetis part-timers at Morehaven for 50 years, we've known that Thetis has a unique spirit, and this is a good example of it!

Connie More
128 Pilkey Pt. Rd and Langford

Print Quarterlies in your Boxes!

The print edition of the Winter Quarterly will be in the mailboxes of those who have subscribed to them.

If you have subscribed to the print edition but you don't have a mailbox yet (i.e. your address is "General Delivery") please let Nan know at 4nanbeals@gmail.com, to arrange pick-up.

Those who are waiting for the normal mail delivery are at the mercy of Canada Post. Those copies will go out as soon as the strike is settled.

Please note that the printer reproduced, by mistake, the earlier "proof" version of the Quarterly, rather than the final, corrected version. Apart from some slight formatting changes, the only informational difference is in the school article. The old version says that they are still looking for a noontime supervisor. They have now hired a supervisor, and the corrected version says that "We encourage anyone with the necessary qualifications to consider applying to the school board for a substitute position. We are occasionally in need of a teacher, educational assistant, or noon-hour supervisor."

We hope you enjoy this issue!
Veronica Shelford and Carol Sowerby

Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society Presentation Save the Date!

On Wednesday, December 11^th, members of CPAWS (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society) will be joining us at Soups On.

They will be giving a short presentation/discussion at 12:30 to 1:00pm on what they do.

One area of particular interest to Islanders would be their work on the Southern Strait of Georgia Marine Conservation Area.

CPAWS will be sponsoring a special dessert for attendees.

For more information, please contact David Reay.
davidreay@telus.net
778-899-3216

Rainfall Stats: November

November 2024: 180.9 mm
November 2023: 114.6 mm
Average November: 175.6 mm

November 2024 YTD: 1024.5 mm
November 2023 YTD: 813.2 mm
Average Year to Date: 883.5 mm

Lowest November: 56.9 mm in 2019
Highest November: 376.3 mm in 2021

Keith Rush

Soup’s On: Wednesday, 4 December, 11:30am – 1:00pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Spinach, Lentil, Freekeh and Bulgur soup, Vegetarian
Red Lentil, Coconut, Curry Soup, Vegetarian and Gluten free
Condiments for the Soups
Buns, Cookies, Teas and Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and tea/coffee.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in
our designated quiet room.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think
they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants
a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available.

Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

Thank You All for the Successful Christmas Market

Thank you all for making the Christmas Market such a success!
The food was delicious. The attendance was excellent.
The vendor creations were outstanding. Sales were brisk.
Lots of laughter, conversation, enjoyment!

Now for the winners:
Jellybean Count - Susan Jones
Chocolate Covered Raisins - Virginia Lamb
Gift Basket Door Prize - Ed Jones

Once again, our community comes together, and the result is a wonderful day.

Marketing Committee

Lost Item (Earring)

I was on the 8:55 ferry on Friday. I refilled my water bottle and
believe I lost an earring enroute.
A silver hoop with etching.
I would love to have it back. Maybe you found it?

Celine
<Valestrands@gmail.com>