2026 Thetis Island Calendar Submissions

The Thetis Island Calendar will be produced once again!

For the 2026 edition, we’re looking for photos of native and naturalized flora and fauna, both aquatic and terrestrial, plus iconic geology. However, as in the past, we welcome all photos of Thetis.

Cut off for submissions is September 20, 2025.

Only photos 1.4 mb and larger will be considered, and submissions are limited to 8 photos per photographer.

The top 14 images will be chosen for the calendar, with another 20 being chosen for the gallery at the hall (these may be used for notecards). All selected images will be used with photographer’s credit included.

Upon submission of your photograph, you are allowing TICA to use it for the mentioned purposes, and for editing to be done correcting for use and printing.

The photographers of the chosen 34 photographs will be contacted that their photo has been chosen for either the calendar or the gallery.

Photos do not need to be taken in 2025.

Please submit photos to info@forbeshall.ca by September 20, 2025.

Thank you in advance for supporting this fundraiser with your photographs!

The TICA Board

Ferry Notice

Be advised that Wednesday, Sept 17, the 12:25 ferry from Chemainus will be loading 2 concrete trucks and a pumper. They will be leaving on a later ferry that afternoon.

Forseth construction

Forbes Hall Health Services Group - Health Talk Series #1 - Dealing with Dementia

Thanks to a small grant provided to us by Our Cowichan Healthy Communities, we are able again to provide a series of community talks. Starting off our talks is a series on Dementia offered by Jane Hope of the Alzheimer's Association of BC. The first two talks will be in person, with the third being provided on screen.

On Wednesday September 17th, Jane will be providing two talks.

10:00am to 12:00pm – Getting to Know Dementia: Learn how dementia affects an individual’s brain and behaviour. General topics include different types of dementia, stages and progression and dispelling some common myths.

1:00pm to 2:30pm - Brain Health: It’s never too late to make changes for a healthier brain. Learn how to maintain or improve your brain health by exploring topics including natural aging changes, dementia, risk reduction, memory, brain training and more.

Note: a simple lunch will be provided for those who would like to stay at the hall for the afternoon talk, by reservation. See contact information below.

Third Talk: Friday, June 19th

10:00am to 12:00pm – Dementia Friendly Communities:
Islanders are invited to join Jane for an online meeting. Connection information to follow. This will be available in your own home, or at Forbes Hall.

Join us to learn more about dementia and explore simple strategies that can create a more supportive, inclusive and welcoming community for people affected by the disease.

The amount of people with Dementia is growing. It is estimated that over 770,000 people are currently living with Dementia in Canada and that number will grow to 1 million in the next five years. Please join our talks and learn about the nature of the disease, preventive steps and how to make our community welcoming to people dealing with the disease.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.
David Reay, Forbes Hall Health Group
davidreay@telus.net
778-899-3216

Free

2 -4 drawer gracious living storage organizers. FREE.

2 -square car floor mats. Rubber. FREE.

Box of white ceramic coasters. New. FREE.

Text 2502520699

Chris

Soup’s On Start Up Meeting: Monday, September 15th

Today - Monday, September 15th

2 pm in the Library at Forbes Hall

Join us as we plan the re-start of Soup’s On for the 2025-2026 season.
All those interested in joining in, whether you’re a newcomer or not-so-newcomer, we’d love to have you join us.

Wednesdays through the “rainy” season of October through April, Soup’s On happens at Forbes Hall. We served an average of 60 people over 24 Wednesdays in the 2024/25 season. Our needs list includes organizers and money counters, table and chair set-outers, table setting and service, dishwashers, bakers, bread-makers, soup makers, and clean-uppers.

If you can do any of these, please join us!

The Soup’s On Team

Forbes Hall Fall Work Party: September 27 at 9:30 am

Come join us in tidying up the gardens and grounds at Forbes Hall readying them for the Autumn.

There may be an indoor job or two, as well.

There’s something for all capabilities, just need your willingness to help.

More information will be posted closer to the day.

Thanks,
TICA Board

Bead Bracelet Found

… on Fairyslipper trail Sunday morning.

Text me to describe and claim.
Sue
250-210-6775

Needed: House for Rent in December

September is half over - soon it will be December. Is there anyone with a home on Thetis Island which will be vacant in December who would consider renting to a responsible young family? Our son-in-law is on Sabbatical this year, our daughter is working on her PhD, their sons are 9 and 7 years of age and they may or may not bring their medium-sized dog named “Scholar”.

If you are able to help us spend Christmas on Thetis Island and not drive to Edmonton, we would be ever so grateful.
Contact Grace Banks at 604-795-1118 (text or call).

Looking for Door and Window for Shed

Hi, I’m looking to buy an exterior door with the frame and a window that opens. Something at least 3’x3’ ish.
Both are for a shed so doesn’t have to be fancy.

Thanks much
Email rod.wadel@icloud.com

"Kids Don’t Float Program" Over for Summer

The TIVFD/RCM-SAR PFD Loaner program for kids (aka Kids Don’t Float Station) is finished for the summer and was once again a great success. 

Those kids and parents using the beach area under the Community Dock, or just strolling down the dock to look at jellyfish and waves, were able to borrow life jackets for the little ones and make their outing much safer and less anxious. 

We will have the loaner PFDs available once again next year. 

Thanks to all who participated.  

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Sunday: Fire Danger Class Drops to High

The Fire Danger Class drops to HIGH on Sunday for this area. High Risk Activities such as chainsawing, mowing, chipping, milling etc. can restart in mornings but must cease by 1 pm and a two-hour fire watch posted.

Outdoor burning and solid fuel campfires are still banned by the Province until October 31st.

The long-range weather forecast is predicting a big change next weekend and we may be able to drop from HIGH to MODERATE then. But in the meantime, there is still not enough moisture in the forest fuels to slow down an ignition. Please continue to be fire safe.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

From the Library

A Friend of the library is available Monday 10-1.

Celine