Congratulations to the Luckham-Paquette Family

A Baby Boy ~ Maverick ~ born Thursday, June 11th, to Tegan & Tommy

Congratulations, also, to Grandparents Peter & Simone.

Yoga - A Summer Series on the Salish Sea

Thetis Island Yoga teachers Unite to offer two outdoor classes per week! 

The Details - Classes will take place weather permitting:

Mondays, starting June 15, 6 pm - 7:15 pm (Brianna)

Thursdays, starting June 22, 9:30 am - 10:45 am (Dawn)

Who: We are Brianna, Dawn and Tatiana Ishwari (see below for info about the teachers)

What: Offering Yoga for our Community

Where: The lawn at 297 Mission Road. (Brianna, Ryan & Henley’s place)

Enter by gated driveway on North Cove Rd. (See below for details)

When: Twice a week on…

Mondays, starting June 15, 6 pm - 7:15 pm (Brianna)

Thursdays, starting June 22, 9:30 am - 10:45 am (Dawn)

Why: Soooo many benefits including connection with Self and Community

Fee: $10 or pay what you can 

Where’s Tatiana?

Unfortunately Tatiana is unable to teach for several weeks. She looks forward to teaching as soon as possible and is grateful to Dawn and Brianna for getting classes going. Om

What to bring

A mat (or towel)

Dress in layers as the temperature may change

Water

Sunscreen

A blanket, cushion, yoga belt or an old tie or scarf

Note: Yoga props will not be available at this time for health and safety reasons.

Class location & parking

Please use the entrance on North Cove Road where you will see the number 297 on a large stump at the end of the driveway. Parking is available on North Cove Road or near the community centre, a short walk from the driveway. The gate will be open and you will see us set up on the lawn beside the driveway. 

ABOUT THE TEACHERS

A note from Dawn

I am thrilled to be part of a group of teachers who are going to re-establish a yoga practice here on the island.  Brianna and Ryan have graciously invited us to use their property to teach yoga for the summer.

My name is Dawn for those who are new to the island and perhaps haven’t met me as I have been in deep healing in my own home and space for the past 3 years, since a car accident re-injured my back and caused me to close down my healing practice. 

I have been teaching yoga for 10 years. The yoga I teach is very gentle, and it has transformed over the years to a form of yoga that is invitational and exploratory.  I am going to use the chakras system to focus each week of a 9-week series.  When I began teaching Den Kelsey joined our class at 90 – he was deeply inspiring for me.  He always wondered why there weren’t more men in the class and he found so much joy and relaxation when he was complete.  So no matter how stiff you might feel, this is an amazing system to restore vitality to our physical and emotional bodies. 

My classes start on Thursday, June 25 and will run weekly from 9:30 am - 10:45 am. If you would like a one on one consultation to determine your needs or to give you ideas prior to class, or if you just want to talk with me you can reach me at 250-210-0826 or dawn_gordon@telus.net.

Thank you, 

Dawn

About Brianna

Brianna's love of yoga was sparked as a teenager on an adventure to India and has grown and evolved as she has learned from gurus, students, fellow instructors and her personal practice. She studied yoga on a subsequent trip to India and has been teaching Hatha classes for 12 years. 

During one of Brianna's classes you can expect a mix of active strengthening sequences to energize the body as well as rejuvenating and relaxing poses. Every class is tailored to suit the group's needs and experience levels and all are welcome (modifications will always be provided)!  Brianna’s classes start Monday, June 15, 6 pm - 7:15 pm.

Thanks again! Looking forward to building community with you!

Brianna 

About Tatiana Ishwari

Tatiana Ishwari is a Certified Co-Active Professional Coach (CTI), certified yoga teacher, movement facilitator and entrepreneur.  She has been teaching for 13 years, having studied Akhanda Yoga under the inspirational guidance of Yogrishi Vishvketu and Chétana Jessica Torrens. She graduated from the 500-hour Akhanda Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in Rishikesh, India in December 2019, the 200-hour Akhanda Yoga YTT in August 2007 and has continued professional training including Trauma Sensitive Yoga YTT in 2016, Restorative Yoga YTT in 2012 and Pilates Mat Work in 2013 among others. She has led yoga, percussion and movement retreats internationally (India, Guatemala, Mexico, U.S.A. and Canada).

She receives tremendous pleasure from teaching and her genuine interest in supporting others encourages health and well-being on all levels.  Her nourishing and loving classes cultivate joy, calmness, peace, connection and community, and create space for Self-exploration and physical, spiritual, mental and emotional growth.

Tatiana is also a life coach (CTI Certified Professional Co-Active Coach®), a movement facilitator, creative catalyst and entrepreneur. She shares yoga, dance and rhythm as pathways to freedom. 

Did you know that yoga means yoke - or union? I am grateful and honoured to be uniting with other Thetis Island yoga teachers to share the gift of yoga with our community.

I will be back teaching classes and private sessions soon. Feel free to reach out should you have any questions about yoga or your personal practice.

tatiana@wingwalker.ca:: 613-219-9642 :: www.studiomouvement.com

Upcoming Events at Thetis Island Marina

Saturday, June 13 Roast Beef Dinner Special

Sunday, June 14 Breakfast being served starting at 9:30am

Sunday, June 21 Father's Day/Solstice BBQ in the park, with live music 12:00-4:30pm.  

Please note the restaurant/pub will be closing at 4:30pm for a private event that day.

Reservations Recommended

Weekend Fire Weather Forecast

SYNOPSIS: (Wed-Thurs) The air mass grows quite unstable late this afternoon mostly along the mainland coast but also possibly over southern Vancouver Island and possibly later in the evening out along the Fraser Valley. There is a fair chance of a few thunderstorms but almost certainly coming with considerable shower activity. Further north, the next low-pressure centre is diving towards Haida Gwaii and will begin drifting down the coast Thursday. The wet pattern continues with a few more showers and little sign of warming. 

OUTLOOK: (Friday-Sunday) The upper low parks just off Vancouver Island by Friday afternoon and then continues moving southeast to lie over Vancouver Island for the weekend. Cloud and showers continue. 

TIVFD/ Coastal Fire

Home Sweet Home

Our services have come to an end at The Portal, now looking for a new place to call Home.

Those of you who know us, know that we have farming and gardening experience, as well as machine repairs, maintenance, construction, many years in the hospitality industry, hosts of a BnB.

We need a place to park our 41 ft 5th wheel RV.

Contact:

David: info@lotuslandvineyards.com

Liz:lotusland49@gmail.co

A Lifeline to Reduce Dying from Overdosing

If you or anyone you know uses drugs, this app can help save lives--please read and distribute :

https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/new-lifeguard-app-launched-help-prevent-overdoses 

"To help save more lives and ensure people who use drugs alone have access to the supports they need, the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)(link is external), in partnership with regional health authorities and Lifeguard Digital Health(link is external), is launching a new made-in-B.C. resource called the Lifeguard App. 

The app is another tool in the province’s tool box to ensure a comprehensive response to the overdose crisis in British Columbia." 

"Lifeguard App is to help you connect with an emergency contact number in case of overdose of the drug. The app is activated by the user before they take their dose. After 50 seconds the app sounds an alarm, and if the user doesn’t hit a button to stop the alarm, indicating they are fine, the alarm grows louder. After 75 seconds the app alerts emergency medical dispatchers of a potential overdose. The app tells the current location of the drug user to the emergency contact person."

The Lifeguard App can be downloaded at both the 

App Store (link is external) https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/lifeguard-app/id1359022089

Google Play (link is external) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dev.lifeguard

Jollity Home Delivery Reminders

It's Delivery Day! Please leave coolers and totes at the end of your driveway to receive your orders.

Delivery is between 5pm-7:30pm following this route:

Blue Heron > Marina > Foster Point > Forbes > Meadow Valley > Hollyberry > Pilkey Point 

Beep Beep! Thanks for supporting local!

SOLD Boat For Sale

12 ft Aluminum Lund Boat with 9.9 Evinrude motor.

Runs great. New prop.  

Out prawning last week.

Road Runner Trailer.

$1100.

Phone Rodney Brownlee@ 250-510-8647

Veterinary Visit July 8, 2020

The next veterinary visit to Island will be on Wednesday, July 8th. For an appointment please contact Dr Martin Randle on erskine2814@outlook.com or 250 436 0045

Round Trip Ferry Cancellation Chemainus - Penelakut - Thetis - June 21, 2020

There will be a round trip cancellation for the MV Kuper on Sunday June 21, in order to conduct Rescue Boat Operations Training.

The affected sailings are the 7:10 am departure from Chemainus, 7:45 am departure from Penelakut, and 8:05 am departure from Thetis.

The MV Kuper will resume the regular schedule with the 8:40 am departure from Chemainus to Thetis. 

BC Ferries apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you for your understanding as we complete these required training sessions to ensure your safety. 

For more information or traffic updates please follow @BCFerries on Twitter, visit our website at bcferries.com, or call us toll free at 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779)

Forbes Hall Expansion Update - June 10, 2020

Thetis Island Community Association

It’s been another good week for the Forbes Hall expansion project. The Assembly Hall has a roof and is sheathed and covered, with metal roofing coming in the near future!  Timbers now grace the entryway in an elegant and exciting welcome.  The wall was installed today at the driveway end of the new hall. Its height is inspiring.  Over the past couple of months an extremely hard-working, expert crew has created a beautiful space for our community’s future. 

This week decisions were made regarding the overall look of the new Hall.  Siding will be a mix of surfaces that create interest, while keeping it suitable to its location and environment.  The truss package for the entry side roof will be arriving soon and will reshape the original hall into its new version.  Once all of these puzzle pieces are in place the exterior roof, siding and colour package will be revealed to the community. 

As the crew is extremely busy and committed to a well-built project, we request that people refrain from “dropping in” talking to the workers, asking questions, and, unfortunately, creating distraction.  It is important to observe that this is an active worksite and crews are working in difficult and often dangerous situations.  Please stay behind the provided fencing and well away from the site on those sides without fencing.  No vehicles, except those of people who are working on site, are allowed. Any questions or suggestions regarding the project must be directed to Doug Darling at 250-210-4042, and he will confer with Michel at an appropriate time. 

If you want to see what’s happening on site just give any of the Project Management Team a call: Carolyn Askew, Ron Bannister, Doug Darling, or Ann Dickie.  They are willing (and excited) to facilitate brief tours for up to 4 people at a time as requested. Please remember that no one is allowed on site without Michel Poirier or any of those named above present.

Several volunteers have signed up for site clean up, turning up at end of day to tidy and sweep the project, readying it for the next day.  We thank all of you for both your commitment and your contribution! Those wanting to add their name to the volunteer call-out list should contact Volunteer Coordinator Greg Gall directly at gnp.gall@gmail.com. To date, 16 volunteers have contributed 292.5 hours of volunteer work to the Project.

Remember that as much as we appreciate the help, that no volunteer “Drop In’s” are allowed.

Once again, a big thank-you to all the PCH crew and the volunteers for your tremendous work, and know that your cheerful smiles and dedication are much appreciated!

Forbes Hall Expansion Project - Moving Forward Thanks to Our Community. 

For Forbes Hall Project photos, click here.

For Sale: Hand Planer

DeWalt hand planer 10cm (3 15/16 in) with box

Practically new tool, allows for 10cm planning width. Calibrated depth adjustment knob to 5/64" (2 mm). 

Price: 150CAD

Zdenek

joanzdenek@yahoo.com