Yoga with Karen - Today, 9am - 10am, Saturday, 5th November

Slow flow Saturdays starting at 9am. 

If you are new to me please bring proof of double vaccination, all classes are by donation, thank you.

Looking forward to seeing you!

love 
Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com

Friday, November 12 Project-Re-Generation 2-hr Workshop

Hello Thetis Islanders!

Join Project -Re- Generation (ReGen) alumni, Kaia and Kasian, along with Olena Russell and myself in a place - and action-based workshop at the ThINC Nature House (The Portal) on Friday, November 12 between 9:30 - 11:30. During the 2-hour period, we will be guiding you through a hyper-condensed version of ReGen, unpacking the learning and design process through a series of activities, while sharing its impacts on both students and community members alike.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with ReGen, here is a brief overview: ReGen is an immersive place - and project-based learning experience designed to inspire, empower, and activate youth to become engaged community members through design thinking and regenerative action. Participants learn by doing: exploring and connecting with place; engaging with community experts from diverse backgrounds; and working collaboratively on an authentic sustainability project of their choosing. 

Over the last year, ThINC has hosted the program in both its hybrid form (Summer-Fall 2020 and Summer 2021) as well as the full, 8-week pilot program last spring! To learn more about the program, please visit the ThINC website: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/project-re-generation

In addition to getting a better idea of what the program is all about, your participation and feedback will help us prepare for our Pro-D Day workshop later this month. Wahoo!  

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If you are interested in participating, please let me know by emailing me at: charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Many thanks!

Charlotte

Education and Stewardship Coordinator 
Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (ThINC)

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Rain or Shine 10-2

Harvested fresh for you:
Very limited salads this week
Kale or Chard bouquets
Mustard Greens
Spinach
Cabbage
Arugula
Leeks
Carrots
Beets
Sweet Potatoes
White Onions
Winter Squash

Plus:

• We made a few extra croissants and pain au chocolat this week (in case you missed the pre-order)
• Dumplings & Chili Oil
• Ice Cream Pints & Sandwiches
• Kombucha on Tap
• New! Cheesy Bagels from Mt. Royal (a few available to sample)
• Farm made preserves

See you at the farm! info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.415.0101

October 2021 Rainfall Stats

courtesy of Keith Rush

More Information about the "Around the Island Christmas Tour."

We are excited to welcome Don Sinclair and his team to our tour. Don and team will be serving lunch at Forbes Hall as well as extending an invitation to those vendors that find it difficult to have their homes open to the public. There will be market tables available also at Forbes Hall for $10. For more information contact Don@ sinry@telus.net or call 250-246-4291.

Now that lunch is covered Helen and Gloria will be serving coffee all day as well as treats at 162 Pilkey Point Road.

We will have more information on the map.

If you are interested in joining the vendors on the tour map contact Pat English at puzzlnut@telus.net.
Remember Covid 19 protocol will be in place at all Vendors and Forbes Hall.

Gloria and Helen

Wanted to Buy: Lifting Slings

Doh! Just got back from Duncan and forgot to get some slings. Looking for 1" or 2" wide nylon lifting slings, any length (shorter better), any condition.
Thanks
Jim Moloney, 282
Text or call: 604.534.1635

Ferry Schedule "Stickies" are Here

The new ferry schedule, printed on label stock so that it can be stuck over the old schedule on the back of your phone books, is available now.  

You can pick yours up from either the Post Office during its open hours, or from me at Lot 410.  Give me a call or email first, to be sure I'm home. 

Only 100 people asked for them, but we did print more so there should be enough, even if you didn't preorder.

Veronica at 250-246-1509
or veronicashelford@gmail.com

Cedar Beach Pizza Closed Friday and Saturday - Open Sunday

Cedar Beach Pizza will be Open Sunday only this weekend.  We will be available to take your orders Saturday 3 PM and on. 
Thanks for your patience!
Virginia and Andy Lamb
250-246-9770

Sunday Brunch Smorgasbord at the Marina

Please join us for our first Sunday Brunch Buffet, this Sunday, November 7. 
We are offering a huge selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options in an all-you-can-eat setting with coffee, tea and cocktails.

Service is from 10-4 and we will only be serving brunch that day- not the regular menu! We will be closing the restaurant at 4. 

Included in this week's brunch buffet: 
Chicken cottage pie
Seafood Lasagne
Roast beef- served hot with jus
Bacon, eggs, sausage, and home fries
Hummus and pita
3 kinds of salad
3 kinds of dessert
Coffee, tea, and juice
-more!
$25 per person. $12.50 for kids. 
$30 including one free cocktail!

Please call with any questions or to reserve a table.
250-246-3464
Service will be in accordance with all current public health protocols.

The Marina Restaurant

Please plan to come out to our first Saturday movie night this Saturday, November 6. 
We are showing The Italian Job, original version, made in 1969 and featuring Michael Caine. No charge for watching the movie. 
Dinner starts at 4:30 and goes to 8. 
We are offering our regular menu plus an Italian American dinner special. 

Spaghetti and meatballs
Spaghetti and vegan meatballs
Eggplant parmesan (gluten-free)
Litres and 1/2 litres of house wine 10% off. 

We plan to have a lot of fun and hope to see you there! 
Movie free seating is also available. 
Call with any questions 
250-246-3464

Remembrance Day, next Thursday, November 11, 2021

We will be holding a Remembrance Day  ceremony at Forbes Hall on Thursday, November 11 at 11:00 am.

Arrive a few minutes early for the flag ceremony outside the hall, followed by a brief indoor ceremony inside the main hall and light refreshments afterwards.

TIVFD and TICA

Posted by Graeme Shelford

Flu Shot Clinic Reminder

The FLU SHOT Clinic on Tuesday, November 9, from 10-2 pm will be Drop-In, so bring your BC Health Care Card with you. 

If you haven’t already let us know at fluclinic@thetisislandfire.ca that you will be dropping in for your flu shot, please email us by Friday so that we can inform the VIHA nurses of the number of flu vials needed, including any children.  Children 6 months or older can get a flu shot.  There will be a limited amount of Flu Mist available for children instead of the shot.

Masks must be worn.  The TIVFD Auxiliary volunteers will be offering Pot of Gold Coffee and snacks for your enjoyment while you wait out the required 15 minutes after your vaccination.  The coffee service is supported by the Thetis Island Community Fund.

COVID VACCINATION UPDATE for the Forbes Hall Clinic

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH IMMUNIZE BC before coming to the Forbes Hall clinic for a Covid vaccination, including (if you are eligible) the booster shot.  Telling us you want the shot is not the same as
registering.  You can register by phone, toll free at 1-833-838-2323. 

The nurses are not bringing an administrator with them, so you must be pre-registered and get an appointment time for your Covid shot.  Tell the registrar you will be attending on Thetis Island, Forbes Hall Community Centre on November 9th.

If you are from out of province and want a first or second covid vaccination, phone the BC Service Centre first, in Duncan at 240-746-1400, and tell them you want a Temporary Health ID Card so that you can then register for your 1st or 2nd covid vaccination afterwards by phoning Immunize BC with your new Temporary Health Card number.

3rd Covid (Booster) Shot Details:

ANYONE who had their LAST (2nd) SHOT SIX MONTHS AGO (2nd Covid vaccination before April 8, 2021) can phone 1-833-838-2323 and request to register for a 3rd Covid (Booster) shot.  You will receive Pfizer vaccine.

The 6 month time lag does not apply if you have your letter in hand from your doctor saying you are eligible for a covid booster, so in this case please call 1-833-838-2323 to register and get an appointment time. It is possible that this applies to anyone over 80, as well.  Phone to register and they will clarify this.  This group will receive the Moderna vaccine.

There will NOT be Covid drop-in vaccinations.  The nurses will bring only enough Pfizer and Moderna for those who have preregistered.

Summary:
For the flu shot, bring your health care number.  Did you let us know you were attending?

For a Covid shot, you must be preregistered through Immunize BC or you will be turned away to get your shot elsewhere. Even if you have told us you want a covid shot, you won’t get one unless you registered with Immunize BC prior to Nov. 9th.

The above info was supplied by the VIHA nurses on Wednesday afternoon.
Thanks.
Jeannine and Veronica, TIVFD
fluclinic@thetisislandfire.ca