COVID Clinic Update

ImmunizeBC has been very apologetic about all the difficulties people have had, booking time slots for the clinic on January 11th. They are adding personnel so there will now be 8 coming over to do the clinic - 6 immunizers and 2 administrators.  This gives us a total of 387 possible appointments over the following time periods: 10am to 12 noon, 1pm to 3:30pm, and 4pm to 5:15pm, the last appointment being at 5:15. 

We still have had no word about whether walk-ins will be allowed, so your best bet is to book, and keep letting us know when you have problems, so we can let them know higher up the chain.  Be sure to use the V0R2Y0 postal code, and as always, specify that this is an all ages, whole community clinic, as it's a separate category with different criteria.  

And of course, the criteria keep changing as VIHA is able to accommodate more.
These new slots may not be built into the system before Thursday, so be patient but keep trying, as we don't think all of the earlier ones are completely filled yet.  1-833-838-2323 or online if you have been sent a link.

covidclinic@thetisislandfire.ca

Recycle Yard Today Wednesday

The ground surface at the yard is very icy
If you are planning to come by please be extra cautious.

Ernie 250-252-0144

Free and for Sale

Free - 12 photo albums that hold 4x6 photos.  All in great shape.  If you’re looking to organize old photos, this is your chance!  Pictures of them are on Thetis swap n shop Facebook group page

For sale - Women’s size medium Columbia winter jacket with hood
Detachable fleece liner
Zipper and front snap button closure
Indigo blue/dark grey
Nice warm coat for our crazy winter weather 
In very good condition. No rips, tears or stains
Smoke free home
$40
Pictures on Thetis Island swap n shop group page 

Noella
250-246-6623

3-Layer Masks

It seems that we will be wearing masking for some time yet!  I've made some more medium and large masks for sale.  Two layers of woven cotton sandwich a layer of polypropylene filter material.  The masks are washable with adjustable knit cotton ear loops.  $15.00 each. 

Pictures available upon request - email puzzlnut@telus.net

Pat English

Looking for a Window, plus a Few Items Available

I am looking for a wood framed, double paned window 3' x 5' or 3' x 6'  with at least one section that opens. Anyone have an extra looking for a use?
I have 2 small vacuums, 
-one is a Ridgid shop-vac very tiny but powerful. $25 
-one is a Bissell- free
Both work fine and neither requires a bag. The Bissell is fairly light duty- not efficient if you have three dogs in the house!
Also available- one incubator with egg turner- $150 

Emily mlmcvr9@gmail.com

New Phone Number for Forbes Hall

250-246-1558

A big thanks to Tim French for all his work on the Hall’s data package.

Ann Dickie
Acting Facilities and Community Coordinator
Forbes Hall Community Centre

Soup's On Update

The Forbes Hall Food Services will be holding off on the Soup's On lunches until Feb.

The new BC protocols and the Omicron variant means taking extra precautions at this time. The COVID-19 clinic on Jan 11 gives us all a booster shot or for some a first or second shot. It takes 2 weeks for it to be effective which takes us to Jan 25. So a new start in Feb seems to be the wisest decision.

We will again re-look at the start in Feb later this month.

Happy New Year to all.

Don
Forbes Hall Food Services

Hewing Axe Needed

Anyone willing to lend me a hewing/broad axe?  I would like to have a go at making a rough hewn beam and decide if it’s worth purchasing my own axe.

Ryan
250-514-6917

Bioflame Compressed Wood Bricks Delivery

I’m getting a pallet of bricks delivered to Thetis on Tuesday early afternoon. If anyone is interested in a pallet he said he will bring another to deliver while he’s here in case someone does. 
Text or call Jay @ (250) 741-7872 if you would like a pallet. 

Forbes Hall Community Centre: Adapting to New PHO Orders Effective January 1st, 2022

There are newly revised BC Public Health Office Orders that need to be complied with at Forbes Hall, see below.

All activity leaders have been asked to comply with these orders, and to speak with their volunteers and attendees.

I know that any restrictions can frustrating as well as limiting but do ask for your compliance during this time.

Thanks

Ann Dickie

Acting Facilities and Community Coordinator

Forbes Hall Community Centre

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Provincial Health Orders (COVID Restrictions and Mandates 

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Worship Services 

If all participants are vaccinated as determined by the worship service leader, there are no capacity restrictions on worship services and choirs. 

If participants are not all vaccinated, worship services and choirs are limited to 50% seated capacity. 50% of the Assembly Hall + MPR = 95 people.   

Please note that masks are now required but can be temporarily removed for ceremonial eating and drinking, and by officiants, readers or for singing a solo where physical distancing is observed. 

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Exercise / Yoga / Tai Chi

These activities are cancelled until the restrictions loosen.  Thanks for your compliance.

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Library

Masks are required. No proof of vaccination/boosters required.  

Masks can be off while actively eating / drinking.  Sitting visiting at the table while not eating or drinking does not allow for masks to be off.  

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Workshops / Seminars / Meetings / Activities / General Use

All attendees must wear masks.  No provision has been made for eating and/or drinking, however, we will assume that while ACTIVELY drinking/eating, the mask can temporarily be removed. 

Those doing the work of TICA are not required to wear masks unless the hall is open to the public for scheduled community activities.

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Food Service (Soup’s On etc.)

All diners must be seated, no exchanging of tables, and masks must be worn if standing, or if seated and no longer eating and/or drinking.

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Note: all community activities run by volunteers may be stricter than the PHO mandates and restrictions. Each activity or service provided by volunteers will make the decision whether to proceed with their activity, provided they do not relax mandates or restrictions.

From the Library...

The library will be open today, Sunday, from 1-4.  Tea and treats will not be available as we are working through changing Covid rules.  Come and check out a book or dvd and visit with the friend of the library on duty, Veronica.

Celine

Librarian

For Sale: Master Craft Tool Box

Master craft tool box in amazing shape. 2 parts. Bottom has drawers and top has multiple smaller drawers to put tools in. 300 dollars. 

Please contact Jesse at (250) 588-3369