The email address for 2Lt Straight was incorrect in my last post

Graduating Cadets – Please email 2Lt Straight at Krista.Straight@cadets.gc.ca with how many seats you need reserved for ACR.

As we reach the end of our training year we ask that all cadets please attend out ACR practice this week and ACR next week. ACR – Annual Ceremonial Review is an End of the Year Parade where Parents & Family Members are invited to join us as we celebrate all of the accomplishments our squadron has acheived this year. What to expect:

-Formal Parade

-Cadet Awards

-Band Display

-Static Displays

-Refreshments – provided by parents – to help set up or provide a shareable snack(no nuts please) Please contact Wendy at ssc@161AirCadets.ca or text 506-644-8785

ACR Practice – WEDNESDAY –20-May-2026

Dress: Blue Uniforms – Dress shirt – no tie (C3B) – BRING TUNIC

Time: 1815-2100hrs

Make sure all your badges are sewn on https://161aircadets.ca/badges-where-do-they-go/

Good time to get a hair cut or hair products to tie hair back https://161aircadets.ca/?s=hair

ACR – WEDNESDAY 27-MAY-2026

Dress: Blue Uniforms (C1) with medals

Cadets Arrive: 1800hrs

Parents Arrive & Seated: 1830hrs – Reserved Seating for Graduating Cadets Families and Dignitaries ONLY – please contact krista.straight@cadets.gc.ca for number of seats required

Reviewing Officer Arrives: 1900hrs

There is Biathlon for the provincial team and Model Building tonight – Sunday – 17 May 2026 from 1800-2100hrs.

Our apologies for missing this on the original post.

FRIDAY – 15-MAY-2026 Band Practice 1830-2030hrs

SATURDAY – 16-MAY-2026 Band Practice 1330-1630hrs

WEDNESDAY – 20-MAY-2026 ACR PRACTICE – BLUE UNIFORMS

-Last Training Night & Practice before ACR

-1815-2100hrs

-Badge Placement https://161aircadets.ca/badges-where-do-they-go/

Join the Chase for the Ace – 42 cards left & Jackpot expecting to reach $14,500 Next Draw Friday 15-May-2026 at 1930hrs held at 69 Branch Legion

Get your tickets by:

-sending an etransfer to ssc@161AirCadets.ca make sure your name and number are in the memo

-in person at Personal Auto until 5pm Thursday

-in person on Wednesday Night from 8:30-9pm at the Barrack Green Armouries

UP COMING EVENTS:

Fundraiser – Chase the Ace weekly draw – ongoing weekly fundraiser

Annual Ceremonial Review(ACR) – 27-May-2026 – This is our final Parade – All Cadets – Manditory -Parents, Guardians, Family & Friends are invited – more details TBA

MESS DINNER  – 9-Jun-2026 (69 Branch Legion) Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – A military mess dinner is a formal event that builds camaraderie across ranks. It follows strict traditions, including formal dress, a head table, toasts to the King, and protocols led by the President of the Mess Committee (PMC). Open to all cadets.
The meal will be Garden Salad, Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream – Cadets can request no meat on the plate for the vegetarian option. This can be requested at the Mess Dinner.

Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May 2026 Sign Up now CLOSED

Provincial Biathlon Competition – FSgt Vissamsetty, Sgt Perry & FCpl Cassidy who will be representing 161 at Biathlon Provincials June 5 – 7, 2026

Ridgewood Veterns Walk – 6-Jun-2026 – We need 10 cadets who will volunteer to assist with activities during the event. Time: 0800-1300hrs – Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

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

Sports Night! No Uniforms!

FRIDAY 8-May-2026 – Band Practice 1830-2100hrs

SUNDAY 10-May-2026 – No Optional Training – Happy Mothers Day

WEDNESDAY 13-May-2026 – SPORTS NIGHT – NO UNIFORMS!

-1815-2100hrs

-Bring appropriate Sports Clothing, Sneakers & a Water Bottle

Congratulations to FSgt Vissamsetty, Sgt Perry & FCpl Cassidy who will be representing 161 at Biathlon Provincials Competition June 5 – 7, 2026

Join the Chase for the Ace – Next Draw Friday 8-May-2026 at 1930hrs held at 69 Branch Legion

Get your tickets by:

-sending an etransfer to ssc@161AirCadets.ca make sure your name and number are in the memo

-in person at Personal Auto until 12noon Thursday

-in person on Wednesday Night from 8:30-9pm at the Barrack Green Armouries

UP COMING EVENTS:

Fundraiser – Chase the Ace weekly draw – ongoing weekly fundraiser

Annual Ceremonial Review(ACR) – 27-May-2026 – This is our final Parade – All Cadets – Manditory

End of year Mess Dinner – 9-Jun-2026 (69 Branch Legion) Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – This will include some The meal will be Garden Salad, Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream – Cadets can request no meat on the plate for the vegetarian option. This can be requested at the Mess Dinner.

Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May 2026 Sign Up now CLOSED

Ridgewood Veterns Walk – 6-Jun-2026 – We need 10 cadets who will volunteer to assist with activities during the event. Time: 0800-1300hrs – Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

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

JACKPOT ALERT: OVER $11,835 UP FOR GRABS! 

​As of Last Friday, our “Chase the Ace” jackpot just hit a whopping $11,835, and it’s still growing! With only 43 cards remaining, your chances of catching that elusive Ace of Spades and winning BIG are better than ever. Jackpot Expecting to Hit $13,000 this Friday!
​Don’t miss out on this week’s draw. Get your tickets and support the incredible 161 C.K. Beveridge Air Cadet Squadron!
​

 TICKET PRICES:
​1 for $5
​3 for $10
​7 for $20
​

 HOW TO BUY (It’s Easy!):

At the Barrack Green Armouries on Wednesday Night -2030-2100hrs – one of the Squadron Support Committee Members will have tickets at the front door. Cash

or
Send an e-transfer to: ssc@161aircadets.ca ​- Sales Cut-off Friday at 12:00 PM (Noon)

 CRITICAL: Remember to include your Full Name & Phone Number in the e-transfer comments section so we can contact you when you win!

​ IMPORTANT TIMES FOR THIS FRIDAY:
​12:00 PM (Noon): Sales Cut-off
​7:30 PM: The Draw is held live at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
​Let’s chase that ace together! Best of luck to everyone! 

Don’t want to participate in Chase the Ace? Donations can be made to 161 by emailing ssc@161aircadets.ca to make arrangements.

FRIDAY – 1-May-2026 Band Practice 1830-2030hrs

-Band Members must be picked up by 2030 please

SUNDAY – 3-May-2026

Battle of the Atlantic Parade: HMCS Brunswicker

-Cadets arrive 0900hrs

-Dress C1 (Blue Uniform includes Shirt, Tie, & Tunic) – Bring parka or rain coat

-Parade finished by 1200 – a lunch will be provided to those who wish to attend

Model Building & Marksmanship (Recreational)

-1800-2100hrs

WEDNESDAY 6-May-2026

Regular Training – FTU’s

Time: 1815-2100hrs

For more info on Chase the Ace Please see the Jackpot Alert Post!

UP COMING EVENTS:

Fundraiser – Chase the Ace weekly draw – Check the Fundrasing Post for more info

Annual Ceremonial Review(ACR) – 27-May-2026 – This is our final Parade

End of year Mess Dinner – 9-Jun-2026 (69 Branch Legion) Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – The meal will be Garden Salad, Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream – Cadets can request no meat on the plate for the vegetarian option. This can be requested at the Mess Dinner.

Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May 2026 Sign Up now CLOSED

Ridgewood Veterns Walk – 6-Jun-2026 – We need 10 cadets who will volunteer to assist with activities during the event. Time: 0800-1300hrs

Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available

JACKPOT ALERT: OVER $10,000 UP FOR GRABS! 

​As of Last Friday, our “Chase the Ace” jackpot just hit a whopping $10,228.50, and it’s still growing! With only 44 cards remaining, your chances of catching that elusive Ace of Spades and winning BIG are better than ever.
​Don’t miss out on this week’s draw. Get your tickets and support the incredible 161 C.K. Beveridge Air Cadet Squadron!
​

 TICKET PRICES:
​1 for $5
​3 for $10
​7 for $20
​

 HOW TO BUY (It’s Easy!):

At the Barrack Green Armouries on Wednesday Night -2030-2100hrs – one of the Squadron Support Committee Members will have tickets at the front door. Cash

or
Send an e-transfer to: ssc@161aircadets.ca

 CRITICAL: Remember to include your Full Name & Phone Number in the e-transfer comments section so we can contact you when you win!

​ IMPORTANT TIMES FOR THIS FRIDAY:
​12:00 PM (Noon): Sales Cut-off
​7:30 PM: The Draw is held live at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
​Let’s chase that ace together! Best of luck to everyone!