Mushroom Walk This Morning!

Come along this morning, Saturday, November 14th at 10:00 AM, for a mushroom walk on the Lawrence Valley Loop. Meet at the Fire Hall.

Chris Call, our local mushroom expert, will join us to share his knowledge of the fungi growing on our island, and we'll bring ID books to help us along. The mushrooms haven't quite put on the show they did last year, but there's always more than first meets the eye.

No rain is forecast for the morning, and it may be a bit windy, though the forest tree cover should help. Waterproof shoes or short boots are a good idea!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Charlotte
Education and Stewardship Coordinator, ThINC

Cemetery

Following the Remembrance Day ceremony at Forbes Hall, it is now a tradition in the fire department to take the flowers placed in memory at the flagpole by community members and put them on the graves of those who served their country in wartime and peace.

We have “The Lives Behind the Headstones” (by Sheila Kelsey, 1993) guide us, but we do not have an updated and reliable list of names we wish to honour.

If you know of a family member, past neighbour, or old friend that is interred in St. Margaret’s Cemetery and served their country in the military or in a support role on the home front (for instance, my mum fabricated war planes in BC), please send their name to info@thetisislandfire.ca with the subject line: Cemetery.

We will compile a more complete list and endeavor to place a flower in respect and memory on their grave marker next year.

Thank you,
Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Department

Capernwray Christmas Celebration December 7

Join the staff & students at Capernwray Harbour for a Christmas Celebration!

Take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and the love that Jesus brings into the world. Come share in the joy, warmth, and spirit of the season with friends and family!

Monday, December 7
5:15 - 7:45 PM

Buffet Dinner available from 5:15 - 6:30 PM

Carolling, activities, games, treats, music and more

RSVP by December 4 at
https://capernwrayharbour.formstack.com/forms/christmas_celebration_2026

or by contacting us at: 250-246-9440 or chbc@capernwray.ca

Share Shop Christmas Sharing Time

Thetis ECO Share Shop is all ready for your Christmas stuff. We are low on stock due to the high turnover of good stuff coming in, so the shelves are ready for lots of new seasonal stuff.

When you are setting up for Christmas this year, keep in mind that maybe it's time to recycle some of the decorations you know you won't be using again. I know we all have these full boxes just taking up storage space. Bring it all down and pass it on. Once Christmas is over it would be great if you could retrieve it if it was not recycled and re-homed.

As always if you’re not sure if it should go in the share shop, please give us a call or text.

Tess and Richard
250-246-0566

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 15th is Wayne Lee.
More on the story of Job, various Scripture.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

No Gas at Thetis Island Marina

Hi everyone, just a quick note that our marine fuel pump is temporarily out of service. We’ll let you know as soon as it’s back. Thanks for your patience.

Thank you, Marina staff

Thetis Island Marina And Resort
thetisislandresorts@gmail.com
250 - 246 - 3464

Yoga Saturday Earlier Time 8:45 am (time change for this week only)

Saturday morning Yoga - 8:45am
(hoping to get to the Mushroom community walk afterwards at 10am)

Join me for a nourishing slow yoga flow, a reset for the nervous system as we gracefully embrace this time of year.
Bring your mat, maybe a cushion for extra padding, and your lovely energy

Love Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com
778 688 4102

Thank You

A big THANK YOU from our grandsons, the Lavigne boys.

Rhymer and Kai requested donations of returnables from our favourite community.
The response has been overwhelming!

They are more than halfway to their goal and so grateful to you all for your generosity.

So are we…

David and Karen

TIPA Auction Thank You

The TIPA auction was a great success! Thank you to everyone for all the bids, donations and enthusiasm.

The funds raised will cover much-anticipated new soccer nets and some fun educational activities for the kids.

We really appreciate our island community.

Thetis Island Parents Association

Cool Girls Saturday "New Time”

Brave and Soon-to-Be-Brave Women of Thetis Island!

It's time for another Saturday ocean adventure!

We're heading to Pilkey Point this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. We've decided that 9 a.m. is feeling a little too ambitious these days!

Come join us for a swim, a paddle, a refreshing dip, or just some time enjoying the ocean and each other's company.

A little cold-water fun fact:

Did you know that cold-water immersion can trigger the release of noradrenaline, a chemical messenger that helps increase alertness and attention? It's one reason you can come out of the water feeling so awake and energized. That lovely post-swim buzz has some interesting science behind it!

As always, this is a relaxed, women-only gathering. No pressure, no expectations and absolutely no need to be a strong swimmer.  Come as you are!

Bring your bathing suit, wetsuit or birthday suit! Water shoes and neoprene gloves if you've got them.

And afterwards, anyone who feels like extending the morning is welcome to join us for an optional coffee at the marina. No obligation, just a chance to warm up, chat and enjoy a little more company.

Saturday | 10:00 a.m. | Pilkey Point

A little ocean, a little courage, and a lot of camaraderie.

Elite Willowbrook

November 12th: Today's Ferry Schedule Update / Revision

BC Ferries issued revised schedule for Dangerous Goods sailings on Chemainus - Penelakut Island - Thetis Island route for Nov 12, 2026.

8:25 am departure from Chemainus goes to Penelakut Island first, then Thetis Island. (impacting the regularly scheduled 9:00 am from Thetis – potentially will be delayed)

Garbage Yard: Early Closure Today

The garbage yard will be closing today at 10:30