Monthly Archives:June 2026

Join the Chase for the Ace

Tickets available:

-CASH – Personal Auto and Tire – 451 Rothesay Ave, Saint John

-E-transfer to ssc@161AirCadets.ca

WEDNESDAY 17-JUN-2026 Community Clean Up – Grand Bay-Westfield – we are looking for 15-20 cadets to help clean up a portion of Grand Bay-Westfield as part of our community service. In return the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield will make a financial donation to our unit.

We are looking for a few more cadets to join us please feel free to show up for the clean up tonight

Cadets who have signed up are:

WO2 Dickeson
WO2 Feltmate
Sgt Perry
Sgt Johnston
LAC Johnston

Location: 4 Corners Nerepis Community Rink -560 Brittain Rd, Nerepis – turn onto Brittain Rd, Drive to the opposite end until you reach the rink at 4 Corners.

Cadets arrive: 1800-1830hrs
Cadets Depart: 2000hrs
Dress: Civillian Clothes

Chase the Ace

That sneaky Ace is hiding
37 cards left
Jackpot to hit $22,000 this week!
Last weeks winner took home $1,110 just for having their name drawn.

Draw Date: Every Friday at 7:30pm until the Ace is Caught!

Purchase Tickets:
-E-transfer to SSC@161aircadets.ca – include your name and number in the memo
-Cash in person at Personal Auto & Tire – 451 Rothesay Ave, Saint John until Friday at 10am

Please share our Facebook Post with your Family & Friends! A portion of every ticket sold goes towards the cadets training, activities, equipment, meals and so much more! Giving the cadets more opportunities & experiences!

One Final Activity before summer break:

WEDNESDAY 17-JUN-2026 Community Clean Up – Grand Bay-Westfield – we are looking for 15-20 cadets to help clean up a portion of Grand Bay-Westfield as part of our community service.
Location: 4 Corners by the rink at the end of the Brittain Road, Nerepis – turn onto Brittain Rd, Drive to the opposite end until you reach the rink at 4 Corners.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Na6oqCFfqZ7M4Guw6

Time: 1800-2000hrs
Dress: Civillian Clothes
Email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca to Sign Up

Chase the Ace is ramping up for week 15!
38 cards left
Jackpot to hit $20,000 this week!

Draw Date: Every Friday at 7:30pm until the Ace is Caught!

Purchase Tickets:
-E-transfer to SSC@161aircadets.ca – include your name and number in the memo
-Cash in person at Personal Auto & Tire – 451 Rothesay Ave, Saint John until Friday at 10am

Please share our Facebook Post with your Family & Friends! A portion of every ticket sold goes towards the cadets training, activities, equipment, meals and so much more! Giving the cadets more opportunities & experiences!

Thank you to everyone who participated at the Ridgewood “Bootin it for Vets” Walk on 6-Jun-2026

UP COMING EVENTS:
Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available – Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

TUESDAY 9-Jun-2026 Mess Dinner (Promotions/Awards may be presented)
Location: Branch 69 Legion – 714 Wilson Street, Saint John
Cadets Arrive: 1815-1830hrs
Dress:
-Blue Uniform – Blue Dress Shirt – Bow Tie- Bow Ties will be available – NO Wedge
-Cadets with out Uniform please wear a dress shirt & dress pants

Cadets Depart: 2130hrs (this is estimated – we will do our best to be done close to this time)

PARENTS SERVING: Parents who wish to volunteer to help serve the meal please arrive at 1830hrs – Business Casual Dress

The Following Cadets have signed up for the Mess Dinner:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE FOR MESS DINNER on 9-Jun-2026 – please contact julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca if you are available to help out

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FRIDAY 5-Jun-2026 Biathlon Provincials – Biathlon Provincial Team Only
Depart Time: 1530hrs (cadets arrive no later than 1515hrs)
Barrack Green Armoury – 60 Broadview Ave, Saint John

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SATURDAY – 6-Jun-2026 Bootin’ It for Vets Family Fun Run! 
Location: Ridgewood Veterans Wing
Time: 0800-1300hrs
Dress: FTU’s

Our Cadets will be volunteering assisting with set up, tear down and a few other tasks!

We are looking for more volunteers!
Cadets who Signed up for the Veterns Walk:
FCpl Johnston
Cdt. Johnston
Sgt MacCready
LAC MacCready
FCpl Munn
Cpl Robichaud V
Sgt Sedore

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SUNDAY 7-Jun-2026 Biathlon Cadets Return
Arrivial Time: 1500hrs
Barrack Green Armoury – 60 Broadview Ave, Saint John

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TUESDAY 9-Jun-2026 Mess Dinner (Promotions/Awards may be presented)
Location: Branch 69 Legion – 714 Wilson Street, Saint John
Cadets Arrive: 1815-1830hrs
Dress: Blue Uniform – Blue Dress Shirt – Bow Tie- Bow Ties will be available – no Wedge
Cadets Depart: 2130hrs (this is estimated – we will do our best to be done close to this time)

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WEDNESDAY 17-Jun-2026 Community Clean Up – Grand Bay-Westfield
This is in partnership with the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, and a donation will be made to our unit for this Community Clean Up
Location: 4 Corners – at the end of Brittain Road, Nerepis by the Rink
Time: 1830-2000hrs
Please email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca if you are interested in helping

SATURDAY 6-JUN-2026 – Ridgewood Wing Veterans Walk
Time: 0800-1300hrs
Dress: FTU’s

Cadets who have Signed up:

FCpl Johnston

Cdt Johnston

Cpl V Robichaud


Volunteers Needed Please contact Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

WEDNESDAY 3-JUN-2026 – POP BOTTLE ROCKETS (weather permitting)

Next week we are blasting off with Pop Bottle Rockets! Please send in 2L bottles for the cadets to fire high into the sky!

We are also looking for SNACKS! Parents please send in a NUT FREE snack to share with the cadets.

Provincial Biathlon Cadets – Please come prepared to have a short practice/demonstration.

Time: 1815-2100hrs

Dress: Appropriate Civillian Clothes