Soup’s On: Wednesday, October 21st

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

Ground Turkey Chili with Black Beans

Vegetarian Version 

Homemade biscuits

Treats

Coffee and Teas

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s 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

Dangerous Goods

There is NO Dangerous Goods this Thursday. 

Cheers

Sharon

Booking Thetis Island Nov. 18th Vaccine @ Forbes Hall

Once you receive your email or text invite, book your appointment online at getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca or call 1-833-838-2323.

This is for COVID and Flu vaccines. As of today, you do not need to register if you are eligible and only want RSV vaccine. We will keep you updated if this changes.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

The Historical Cookbook Display will be Coming Soon

Did you know that there have been three Thetis Island Community Cookbooks published over the years as well as several cookbooks written by individual Thetis Island residents?

The History Booth at the entrance of Forbes Hall will soon have all of them on display along with other interesting recipes, fun memories, and heritage items kindly loaned by Island Families. 

In the meantime, when you are at Forbes Hall be sure to look at the historical Telephone exhibit which will soon disappear as all the rare and wonderful old artifacts will be returning to their owners homes.

We send heartfelt gratitude to all those who shared their telephone knowledge, with special thanks to Fred Clark, Tim French, Bill Dickie, Frank English and the Hunter Family for also preserving and protecting these precious historical artifacts and generously loaning them.

It was most interesting to actually see these old telephone items in person and understand how they worked. It was also especially enlightening to learn about all the extraordinary challenges of early communications on Thetis Island over the years, helping us to appreciate the amazing advancements since. 

TICA Archives

Westisle Heating & Cooling: Maintenance Visit to Thetis Island November 2026

Hello everyone!

My name is Tracy, and I’m reaching out on behalf of Westisle Heating & Cooling. You may have seen our vans around the island!

With the cooler weather approaching, we’d like to send a friendly reminder to schedule your annual HVAC maintenance to ensure your heating system is ready for the winter months ahead.

We’re currently looking to book a day in November for one of our technicians to come out and complete annual servicing at your residences. Regular maintenance is essential for keeping your heating and cooling equipment running efficiently, safely, and reliably throughout the year.

Here are just a few benefits of keeping up with your annual maintenance:

• Improved Energy Efficiency: A properly maintained system can operate more efficiently, helping reduce energy consumption and utility costs.
• Extended Equipment Lifespan: Routine maintenance helps keep your equipment in good condition and may help prevent premature, costly replacements.
• Better Indoor Air Quality: Cleaning and servicing your system can help reduce dust and buildup, contributing to a cleaner and healthier indoor environment.
• Reliable Comfort & Peace of Mind: Regular inspections can help identify potential issues before they become bigger problems, giving you greater confidence in your system when you need it most.

Ready to get your fall maintenance booked?

Simply reply to this email or give us a call at (250) 746-9600. Andrea (cc’d) or I would be happy to help coordinate a convenient appointment for you.

Thank you for choosing Westisle Mechanical Services for your heating and cooling needs. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to helping keep your home comfortable all season long!

Warm regards,

Tracy McGillicky
Service Administrative Manager

Office: (250) 746-9600

Westisle Mechanical Services

#3-2939 Boys Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 6W4

Movie Club - Friday October 23rd - Hunt for the Wilderpeople

This week’s movie is HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG). It’s a heartwarming adventure-comedy by Māori director Taika Waititi (Thor, What We do in the Shadows) that follows a defiant foster child and his grumpy uncle as they become accidental fugitives in the New Zealand bush. 

Trailer: https://youtu.be/dPaU4Gymt3E

Forbes Hall on Friday, October 23. Doors open 5:15 pm, show starts 5:45 pm. 

Timed to fit with direct ferries to/from Penelakut Island. We warmly welcome our Penelakut Tribe neighbours. Forbes Hall is a 13-minute walk from the Thetis Ferry terminal.

Admission free. Donations appreciated!

Unfortunately, subtitles are unavailable for this one. Going forward, if anyone wants subtitles, we'll switch them on whenever available. 

Future showings:

• Friday, November 20, WONKA (PG), doors open 5:15 pm, show starts 5:45 pm.
• Thursday, November 26 (PG), doors open 6:30 pm, show starts 7 pm.

Not on the mailing list? Sign up here: https://thetisislandmovieclub.eo.page/.

Questions, feedback? thetisislandmovieclub@gmail.com. 

The Movie Club is generously sponsored by TICA as a fundraiser for Forbes Hall Community Centre. Donations optional. 

Thetis Island Movie Club

For Sale

2004 GMC Siera 2WD Pickup truck

Charcoal Grey with matching canopy in good condition. 213000 km
5.3L 327 crew cab with factory tow package

If interested please reach out to Amanda @

604 992 7702 or frisbyamanda@yahoo.ca
For pictures and mechanical history

Asking 7200.00 obo

Soup’s On: Wednesday, October 21st

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather Once Again at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

Ground Turkey Chili with Black Beans 

Vegetarian Version 

Homemade biscuits

Treats

Coffee and Teas

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Soup’s On is entirely carried out by volunteers and, as one of the tasks is the program’s accounting, please do not pay with coins smaller than Loonies and Toonies. As all change must be counted and rolled.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in this week’s 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

Monday Yoga is Cancelled

Just a quick note, Monday yoga is cancelled until 2027 and I will reassess in the new year.

Thank you, 

Dawn

Ray Smith - Celebration of Life

Celebration of life for Ray Smith is Thurs 22nd October 2 to 6 at Thetis Island Pub

Theresa

ThINC Annual General Meeting - Sunday, November 8th

Dear Thetis Islanders,

You are warmly invited to join us for the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 8th at 2:00 PM at Forbes Hall.

Come hear about a year of bottles, bats, and badges, crab wrangling, expert talks, marine exploration, and everything in between - then stay for light refreshments and good company. We’ll also be voting in our next Board of Directors, so your presence matters!

We are actively looking for new board members. If you care about nature, community, and the future of this special island, we would love to have you involved. ThINC’s board is a friendly, dedicated, and passionate group, and there’s always room for fresh perspectives and new energy.

To learn more, reach out to Ann at 250-246-8176, email us at info@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org, or simply join us at the AGM.

Thank you for your continued support of nature education and conservation on Thetis Island. We hope to see you on November 8th!

With gratitude,
The ThINC Team

Local Government Election – Results (effective 9 am October 18)

Thetis Island Local Trust Area

Ken Hunter 167

Terry Martin 102

David Reay 122

Jim Senetza 37

CVRD Area G Director

Sean Jonas 359

Jesse McClinton 422

School District 79

Cindy Lise                   6,412  

Elizabeth Croft           5,807

Ellisha Blackburn        5,588

David Bellis                 5,251

Randy Doman            5,153

Cathy Schmidt            5,050

Eduardo Sousa           4,518