Potential Strike and Post Office Information

There is a potential for Canada Post to be on strike by next Wednesday Nov. 13. There should be mail delivered on Tuesday Nov. 12.

If Canada Post does go on strike the Thetis Island Post Office will stay open until all parcels are delivered. We will conduct business as usual with the understanding mail will not be going out or coming in. We will hold all outgoing mail until the strike is over.

Post Office Information

Hours of operation

· Monday to Saturday

· 1000 AM to 0500 PM (closed from 1200 to 1230 for lunch)

· Closed holidays

Services

All regular postal services except bill payments and any type of money transfer. We do not have the resources to offer this service.

Red Drop Box and Post Office Boxes

· Mail is sorted into the Post Office boxes between 0900 and 1000 AM each morning

· If you want your mail to go out on a given day, have it in the red box before 0900 or bring it down to the Post Office before 1100 AM

· EXCEPTION: Mail is picked up at 0900 AM on Friday therefore if you wish your mail to go out Friday get it into the Post Office (NOT the red box) before 0500 PM Thursday

Mail and Parcels

According to regulations we are only supposed to keep mail and parcels for 2 weeks then we are to send it back. Obviously, we have not been doing that. If you are going to be away longer than 2 weeks, please let us know length of time so we can hold your mail. Depending on the length of time there could be a fee charged for parcels.

· Please bring parcel tags to facilitate retrieving your parcels

Fred, Liz and Michelle

Herbs and Hot Stuff

GD's Herbs and Hot Stuff is ready with some fire sauce and hot peppers to keep you warm! There are also blended dried seasonings made with home grown herbs - Italian seasoning, herb blend, steak seasoning, grill rub and seafood rub. Plus, there are limited quantities of fresh and dried herbs and hot peppers available.

There are a few pieces of pottery from Clayfoot Crockery at 50% off, some Celtic knot earrings, necklaces and bracelets and some gently used sheets, towels and miscellany. Also for sale is a hydroponic system for $75.

Serve yourself sale at 161 Pilkey Point in the White Peony building.

Check it all out from now till the end of the month from 11 am till 3 pm daily.

More information - darsenau@gmail.com

Canning Jar and Lids and I'm 5' Short

Hi, Neighbours

I've come up 5' short on my central vac pipe installation. Does anyone have any extra of the white pipe for a central vac system. 

Also looking for wide mouth canning jars and rings, jars would be great as well but that might be asking a bit much. Happy to pay.

Elite and Athenia and Sparkles, because they both help with everything :)

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com   

Elite 250-533-9347

Weekend Specials at the Pub

Come enjoy the long weekend at the Pub. We've got some great specials waiting for you.

Saturday:   Cajun Prawn Quesadilla with your choice of side

Sunday:     Seafood linguini with scallops, salmon, and mussels in a rose sauce with parmesan, fresh herbs, and garlic toast

Monday:     Philly Cheesesteak with your choice of side - Monday Night Football on with $2 off nachos - predict who wins the game and collect points toward an end-of-season prize!

All weekend we have Turkey and Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Come on down and say hi!

Kelsey, Chef Joey, and the Thetis Island Pub Team

Thank You

A very big Thank You to the Thetis Island first responders who came to my aid last week. Their skill and speed were much appreciated. Turns out that a day of no food, no water and strenuous activity followed by jolting your blood sugar through the roof can cause some interesting events to occur. 

Thanks to all for your help! 

Ross

TICA: Back into the Black

Thetis Island Community Association’s fundraising campaign, Back into the Black, was created to pay off the remaining debt incurred during the final construction phase of Forbes Hall Community Centre’s expansion and upgrade (completed 2021).

November 6, 2024

Owed as of Jan. 1, 2024: $150,000

Raised since Jan. 1, 2024: $110,042 (through donations and operational surpluses)

We are pleased to announce that this October, $100,000 of the $150,000 Local Lender loans were repaid.

The remaining $50,000 of loans are due December 31, 2026.

We can do this!

To be achieved through the support of the Thetis Island Community.

With sincere appreciation,

TICA Board of Directors

SpongeBob Bingo Night: Friday November 8th

7:00 - 9:00 pm Forbes Hall

Come join us for a fun night of SpongeBob Bingo. Meet your neighbour.
Win massive pots, some approaching $10. Drinks and snacks (including healthy options), of course, will be available.

If you think not liking bingo is a reason to skip it, you are wrong.

25 cents per card per game. Prize money is the total collected.
10 games (about 2 hours total)

One line any direction
Three Horizontal Lines
BNO
Pyramid
The letter T
Four Corners
The letter X
Large Picture Frame
Small Picture Frame
Blackout

See you there, 

David Reay

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 10th is David Banks.
Foundations for Christian Living.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Strength and Fitness Returns to 9am on Friday

Please arrive at the hall at 9 am. We will start once everyone is set up. If you arrive early wait in the foyer until the early am user is finished or 9 am whichever is sooner. 

See you all Friday . 

As usual, any questions please contact Michelle S or Eleanor 

Soup’s On: Wednesday, November 6

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu:

Chicken Noodle Soup

Vegetable Noodle GF

Baguettes

Assortment of baked treats, incl. GF Cookies

Teas and Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

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

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

Hallowe’en Group Photo

A fun, Thetis Island Hallowe’en at Forbes Hall!

Nurse Practitioner Clinic at Forbes Hall: Schedule Update

The NP Clinic at Forbes Hall will not be open on Tuesday, November 26^th.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group