TICA: Back into the Black Fundraising Update / Forbes Hall Community Centr

Soup’s On: Wednesday, January 8

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

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

Menu

• New England Clam Chowder (white) GF
• Corn Chowder Vegan DF GF
• Buttermilk Corn Bread
• Assorted Goodies
• 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 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

TIRRA

The Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association is looking for some new participants in the executive. This is an opportunity to take part in guiding some of the volunteer activities of our island. The time commitment is minimal.

If you think you might be interested, please email me, and we'll try and have a meeting soon.

Thanks,

Gord Prescott

TIRRA President

nuthatch.bight@gmail.com

Post Office Parcel Pick Up

The dam has burst at Amazon and others. We have 2 people going full bore sorting and tagging and we are still not ahead. Wednesday (today as of this posting) promises more of the same. Please, if you have ordered parcels check your mailbox and even if you do not have a tag check the PO in case, we have not had an opportunity to file the mail. We have very limited space, and we are getting truly swamped. NOTE the mail delivery time changes below.

thx Fred, Michelle and Zola

Penelakut Movie Screening Wednesday in Duncan

Apologies for the Short Notice, Penelakut movie Screening Wednesday in Duncan

(Forwarding this on behalf of Island Health)

Dear all,

Happy New Year!

You’re warmly invited to a special screening of Penelakut: Returning to the Healing Circle tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, at 7 PM at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre.

Originally planned for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in September, the screening was postponed to ensure accessibility for all attendees.

This powerful film shares stories of healing, resilience, and community. Attending is a meaningful way to show your support for Truth and Reconciliation year-round.

I would love to see you there, and I would greatly appreciate it if you could share this invitation with your networks.

Event Details:

· Date: Wednesday, January 8

· Time: 7 PM

· Location: Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

Looking forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you.

Many thanks for your support,

Fernanda

Fernanda Gutierrez Matos, MPH (she/her/hers)

Cowichan Community Health Promoter | Healthy Communities

Population & Public Health, Island Health

Looking for a House In Chemainus and Surrounding Area

Hi dear neighbors, 

I wish you all much light and love in this new year that is beginning

I am teaching art classes during the week in Ladysmith, Duncan and Chemainus and on the weekends I am in Thetis Island, so I am looking for a place to live in Chemainus or surroundings, during the week. If you know of anyone who has a suite or room with privacy, please let me know? It is just for me and my beloved and sweet old dog

Thank you very much!

WhatsApp or message - 250-210-2185

email: marcia.aftimus@gmail.com

fingers crossed

Plumbing on Thetis / Laundry

Hello

I’m a resident of Thetis, employed by the Ferries, and am experiencing some difficulties with my rental’s plumbing.

I’m looking for somewhere where I might do my laundry over the coming weeks until my plumbing issue is sorted. Quite happy to pay for the access.

Steven

ali5821@outlook.com

Community Climate Resilience

CCR or otherwise known as Community Climate Resilience would like to welcome members of the community to join us for our first meeting of 2025. We are a group of people here on Thetis who are interested in engaging in activities which will strengthen our community’s resilience to our uncertain and chaotic times. Perhaps you attended the Repair Fair earlier last year? Just one of our many initiatives. 

The meeting will take place on January 8, Wednesday at Forbes Hall from 4-6 pm. 

We will be discussing a proposed year of education and action around “All Things Water” on Thetis island and more.

Come and check it out.
Suzanne Sarioglu

Knitting Craft Bee

The Knitting Craft Bee will resume this Friday the 10th of January 2 pm until 4 pm and every Friday until the end of April. 

Look forward to seeing you all there. 

For more info contact sdrib@telus.net or 250:246:2469 

thanks

Helen Bird

Sponge Bob Bingo Reminder

Friday is Bingo! 7-9pm

Come for the snacks (lots of healthy options), stay for the chatter among friends, and in between we will play bingo.

David

Improvement District Board of Trustee Meeting

The Board of Trustees for the Thetis Island Improvement District (TIID) will be meeting January 21st, 2025 at Forbes Hall Community Centre from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Assembly Room.

These meetings are open to the general public who are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity at the end of the meeting for questions.

Keith Rush  

Chair, Board of Trustees Thetis Island Improvement District

Sofa Set for Sale

Comfy forest green sofa and 2 plaid chairs (green, burgundy, cream).

Clean and in good condition. $200

Payment received will be donated to the Forbes Hall Fund

Please contact Arlene Kasting at 250-246-7809 if interested.