Holiday Greetings

Happy holidays and season’s greetings from our home to yours.

Ellen Hrad & family 

Reminder of Christmas Eve Service

There will be a Christmas Eve service at Pioneer Camp Tuesday evening from 7 to 8. 

It will be in the room to the left (or west) of the dining room.  The school children who performed Christmas pieces on xylophones at their Christmas concert will be playing them again for us. 

This is an informal service with the Christmas story being read to the children, some special guests and lots of singing. 

Do come and join us and bring your guests.

Lynn Hunter

Thetis Island Merchandise for Christmas

Last minute gift shoppers you can relax! Thetis Island Merchandise is available on island and makes a perfect gift for all ages and styles. There are t-shirts for women, youth, toddlers, men as well as blankets, mugs and hand knit goods.

The t-shirts also make excellent sleep shirts.

All proceeds benefit the Forbes Hall Expansion Project

Thank you to all those who have generously supported the project in so many different ways!

To purchase Contact Ellen Rush at 250-416-0013 ellenrush@gmail.com
 or Shirley Burr at 250-246-1816  burrleyshir@gmail.com

Christmas Tree Decorations Available

We have accumulated far more baubles for Christmas tree decoration than we are every likely to use.  If anyone would like some, please let us know.  They are mostly single colour, round, shiny, very pretty on the tree. 

Also some so-called Victorian tinsel, twisted polished metal strips to hang from the tree rather than modern tinsel.

veronicashelford@gmail.com or 250 246 1509

Looking for a Basketball Hoop

Please call me if you have one for sale ASAP.
Tom 250-246-1405

Forbes Hall Expansion Update ~ December 23rd

As a result of both the November 16^th & December 8^th meetings, many community members have offered their expertise in assisting the TICA Board and Forbes Hall Expansion Committee with the project, for which we thank them sincerely.  There are concerns about the cost of the build and its slow-down, but the causes are being reviewed and solutions found.  

Working Groups are being formed, with participation of those who have stepped up, to assist in not only the build and its electrical and mechanical operations, but financial planning, as well.  This is a critical time to have this active participation.  The structure is nearing the next phase of building the exterior entrance areas and the assembly hall, while the wiring & plumbing have already started.  

TICA has engaged project facilitator, Kevin Lamont, to manage the project & co-ordinate between all professionals and the General Contractor, working on our behalf.  One of the first requirements is to provide a working schedule/timeline.  

Through one of the working group meetings, the HVAC system was identified as “over-designed” and would be reviewed.  Critical changes have now been ordered, and those changes will create significant cost savings, short term and long-term.  

The roof structure and “storefront” window package are also under review, to not only save building costs, but again, long-term operational costs, as well.  

There are several grants in process, to assist with the costs of the Kitchen appliances and fixtures, the Assembly Room’s responsive flooring, the Comfort Station’s equipment and cabinetry, along with its adjacent specialized Universal W/C fixtures, and a new Computer & Printer for the library.  

The build is proceeding with new vigour, and great participation from members.   

Please note: There will not be any construction on site until early in the New Year.

The TICA Board & FH EX Committee will be taking a short break until January 2, 2020.

Christmas Cheer

Best of the Season to All

May 2020 bring health, happiness and lots and lots of money!!!

Tom & Gloria

FREE: Styrofoam packing pellets

Going fast, but we have some left. 

Styrofoam packing pellets--Perfect padding in packages.

Take some, take all.

FREE & We're Happy to deliver to your doorstep.

Email (jthorn4242 at gmail dot com  --OR--  vjvclue at gmail dot com) or phone (250-984-3033)

Virginia & Jonathan, lot 129

NEWS RELEASE: Dr. Susan Hannon Joins Islands Trust Conservancy

http://www.islandstrustconservancy.ca/media/84971/itc_2019-12-20_bdmembershannon_final.pdf

Islands Trust Conservancy

Protecting Canada's Islands in the Salish Sea

Ayubowan and Season's Greetings from Sri Lanka

Dearest Thetis Islanders,

I join my hands at my heart and say Ayubowan (wishing you a long life).

I am in Sri Lanka for a holiday after completing a 300-hour yoga teacher training at my teacher's ashram in Rishkesh, India.  It was a rigorous and valuable training and I can't wait to share what I have learned. 

I am travelling for the next month and a half before returning to Rishikesh, this time to assist a training. 

I must say that I am very much enjoying the warmth of the sun and the people of this island. 

I miss you very much. I miss the trees and the ocean, the plants, birds and animals too. I miss our yoga classes, Soup's On, attending community meetings and island life.

It is with a glowing heart that I share about our community when people ask where I am from. I am blessed and I am grateful. 

I am sending wishes for a wonder-full holiday season and a most amazing 2020 - good health, love, laughter and joy. 

Xo Tatiana Ishwari Nemchin

NEWS RELEASE: Islands Trust Council Approves Strategic Plan

News Release can be accessed through our website at: http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/348710/2019-25-it_strategicplan_nr_final.pdf

Jas Chonk

Legislative Services Clerk

Islands Trust

School Christmas Tree Available

We have a wonderful real Christmas tree in our classroom at Thetis Island Elementary School.  

We would like to give this tree away to any one who would like to have this wonderful tree in their home over the holidays.  

If you are interested in this tree please send me at text at 250-210-3087 or email me at gkredman@gmail.com 

Genny Redman