Monthly Archives:October 2025

8-Oct-2025 Regular Training

07 Oct 25
Capt J Hutchinson
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– Merit Review Boards are for level 4 & 5 cadets

-Regular Training for Levels 1, 2, 3

Gliding – 11-Oct-2025

06 Oct 25
Capt J Hutchinson
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SIGN UP IS CLOSED

Gliding – Miramichi, NB – 11-Oct-2025 Day Trip

THIS IS A WEATHER DEPENDANT ACTIVITY – CHECK THE WEBSITE BEFORE YOU LEAVE AS GLIDING MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

ONLY CADETS WHO SIGNED UP WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND – SIGN UP IS CLOSED

Drop off: Barrack Green Armoury 0530hrs

Bus leaves at 0600hrs – WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR YOU

Lunch – Cadets are to bring lunch, snacks & enough drinks for the day

Supper – will be provided (Subway)

Pick Up: approx. 2000hrs at the Barrack Green Armoury – Check the website for more accutate times

Please note, due to the limited timings at the gliding site there is a chance that not all cadets will get a chance to go gliding. We will try to priortize those that have never gone gliding first.

Cadets who have signed up listed below:

PARENTS MEETING – 15-OCT-2025

03 Oct 25
Capt J Hutchinson
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Parents Meeting – 15-Oct-2025

The Squadron Sponsoring Committee(SSC) invites all parents to attend a brief parent meeting on October 15th at 6:30pm. We will talk about fundraising, other plans for the year and answer your questions.

Parents who are interested in joining the SSC are invited to stay after the parents meeting.

If you have any questions please contact us at ssc@161aircadets.ca

This Week at 161! 2-8 Oct 2025

02 Oct 25
Capt J Hutchinson
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This Week at 161! 2-8 Oct 2025

Friday 3-Oct-2025 – Band Practice 1830-2030hrs Returning Cadets – New Cadets Welcome to join this Friday next intake for new Band members will be after Christmas Break

Friday 3-Oct-2025 – FTX Senior Cadets Only Arrive at Elmhurst Outdoors for 1830hrs -Senior Cadets who are Band members can arrive after Band Practice

Saturday 4-Oct-2025 – FTX – All Cadets – Arrive at Elmhurst Outdoors for 0800hrs -Kit List & Directions were sent home Wednesday night and are available on the FTX Post -All Registration & Annual Validation Forms must be handed in and If your cadet requires a Detailed Health Questionnaire, that MUST approved for a cadet to attend. If you are unsure please check with Capt Hutchinson email at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

Sunday 5-Oct-2025 Pick up Cadets from FTX at 1500hrs

Sunday 5-Oct-2025Marksmanship – Competitors Only – 1800-2100hrs

Wednesday 8-Oct-2025 Level 4 & 5 Merit Review Boards – Dress Blue Uniform, Shirt, Tie & Ribbons (if it fits)- Please see the post from Capt McNutt in the 161 Senior Cadet Chat on Teams to apply

Up Coming Events:

11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Day trip to Miramichi, NB – Email Capt Hutchinson with any dietary restrictions – Sign up Closed

17-19 Oct-2025 – Tri-Service Field Training Exercise (optional) – Overnight Survival Weekend – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions

18-Oct-2025 -Canadian Armed Forces Engagement Activity – must be 16 years old or older -Sign up closed

24-26 Oct-2025 – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up& with any dietary restrictions

25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)– Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions

5-Nov-2025 CO’s & Promotions Parade – Parents Welcome – Please be seated by 2010hrs

11-Nov-2025 Rememberance Day – Grand Bay-Westfield – Blue Uniforms or Business Casual if you DO NOT have a blue uniform

12-Nov-2025 Sports Night