From the Library

The library is open Thursday from 10-2.  The librarian is vaccinated and is inviting all patrons to the library.  Masks are mandatory and physical distancing is required.

Celine

Librarian

Partial Trail Closure

The Lawrence Valley Loop Trail is still closed from the Mission Road entrance to the Dingly Dell Junction due to a potentially dangerous overhead tree which will be dealt with in the near future.

Trail Committee

Tai Chi Resumes

With the restrictions on exercise now lifted I will be starting a new Tai Chi session, February 7th until May. Classes will be distanced and It's recommended to be masked plus you must be vaccinated.

I have room for a few more beginners if anyone is interested email me:

sowerby@seaside.net

The class is on Mondays at 10:00 am - 11:15 am for beginners and 11:15 am -12:30pm for continuing students.

Also Sunday practice can resume this Sunday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ~ see you there.

Carol Sowerby

Luna - Rehomed

Luna has been rehomed...thank you to all that inquired and were interested.

Rod

TIVFS Fundraiser

The Thetis Island Firefighters’ Society is offering six cleverly reworked fire extinguishers made into hanging doorbells/garden decorations.  They are complete with TIVFD or TIVFS logos.  These can be viewed through the window of the fire hall.

We propose to offer these items to the highest bidders who will also in addition receive tax receipts for their donations. 

The bells will go to the six highest bids received by the end of this month.   

TIVFS Board - info/bids.  

Alex

harwood.rozewicz@gmail.com

TICA: Notice of New E-mail Address

TICA will be changing the auto-deposit e-mail address for our account at Coastal Community Credit Union that is used for all Interac transfers for payments, membership fees, pledges, and donations. 

The new address will be deposit@forbeshall.ca and will be active starting Monday, January 24, 2022.

Don Sinclair 

Vice-President, TICA

 

Forbes Hall Health Services Survey

In our work with VIHA, we are trying to determine which practitioners it would be best to spend resources and time researching their availability.  

This Google survey will help direct the teams’ efforts. 

https://forms.gle/VDggnWXB5uD9yqFB7

If you would prefer to speak directly to a team member, please call Shirley Burr at 250-246-1816

Note: No personal or contact data will be collected by completing this survey.

Thanks for your input! 

Jeannine, Ann, and Shirley

Forbes Hall Health Services Committee

ThINC - Introducing 'The Ripple': Our Inaugural Newsletter

Hello Thetis Islanders,

In celebration of ThINC’s 10-year anniversary we are beginning a new tradition: newsletters! Our newsletter, ‘The Ripple’, will serve to keep you up-to-date on what ThINC is up to and share ways in which Thetis Islanders can engage.

Why The Ripple you might ask? Well, let me tell you! A ripple is a natural phenomenon that can be observed throughout the natural world, from waves on sand dunes and wind rippling through the trees, to the most obvious, rings spreading on the surface of water. A ripple can also symbolize cause and effect; specifically, how our actions impact the environment. The ThINC ripple stands as a reminder of this, and how it is in our power to gently affect change.

Our inaugural issue, ‘10 Year Anniversary: How We’ve Grown’ (link below) shares the story of ThINC’s beginnings and growth in an article written by Ann Eriksson as well as a (rather condensed) timeline that highlights major events from the last decade.

Each issue of The Ripple will include a ‘Super Steward’ section that recognizes Thetis Islanders who are, as the name suggests, admirable stewards of the land and/or who are doing what they can to make Thetis Island a more robust and resilient place. For this, we welcome nominations for the Super Steward section for future issues!

Best to all in 2022,

Charlotte 

ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator 

The Ripple Issue 1: https://910a9ce4-f1fe-410b-b719-d6d404b97bb0.filesusr.com/ugd/a5ed41_f6a3a68e84e341f898d90bbd92d6fa33.pdf

Zoom Yoga with Karen - 2 x mornings this week:

8am - 9am, Wednesday, 19th January - Suitable for intermediate to advanced students 

and

9:45 - 10:45am, Thursday, 20th January - Beginners upwards

Looking forward to seeing you all again this week at either or both of the above classes, please email me for private link, or if you have any questions.

thank you,

love

Karen

kareneroff@gmail.com

Seeking Long Term Accommodation

Hello Thetis!

I have just taken a position with BC Ferries and will be based on Thetis. I am looking for a little cabin, suite etc. preferably wifi and pet friendly as I have a little cat who “may” accompany me from time to time. I am a very clean, respectful, friendly person and will go out of my way to leave things in perfect shape. I am also open to a “house sitting” situation and am very open to discuss. 

Please email me if you would like to discuss an option. It’s very difficult to find something to n Thetis right now. 

Looking forward to hearing from you! 

Wendy Williams

Voyagerwendy@yahoo.ca

For Sale

iphone 7. 128 GB. With Star Wars Black Spire phone case.

$125.00

Please text Susy

2504660224

ThINC Now Charitable

We are pleased to announce that the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency has granted ThINC charitable status. This means we can offer official tax receipts for charitable donations that further our conservation, stewardship and community food security work. It is also helpful for grant applications and other conservation business.

Donations can be made through CanadaHelps.org for an immediate tax receipt. A donation button is also provided on our website menu. Our business number is 85219 6047 RR0001.  As there is a processing fee through Canada Helps, for large donations please contact us directly. Donations (minimum of $25) can also be made by cheque mailed directly to ThINC at  PO Box 13-3, Thetis Island, BC, V0R 2Y0 or by e-transfer to  info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org. We'll send out tax receipts each January.  Our work is dependent on the generosity of  members, donors and granting agencies, for which we are always grateful.

Thank you!

The ThINC Board of Directors