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

Bravo Zulu 161! What a fantastic ACR! All of you should be extremely proud of your display and showed why 161 is the best cadet unit in Saint John. 68 Cadets on Parade is absolutely amazing!

Parents & Family Members if you have any pictures from ACR and would like to share please send to julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

FRIDAY 29-MAY-2026 – Junior Field Training Exercise Weekend: Cadet depart at 1830hrs (arrive no later than 1815hrs)

All of the info you need is here: https://161aircadets.ca/2026/05/22/junior-ftx-weekend-29-31-may-2026/

Contact Capt Hutchinson with any questions 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

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FRIDAY 5-7 JUN-2026 – BIATHLON PROVINCIALS – travel arrangements have been sent out to the competitors

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SATURDAY 6-JUN-2026 – Ridgewood Wing Veterans Walk -0800-1300hrs – Volunteers Needed Please contact Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

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TUESDAY – 9-JUN-2026 9-Mess Dinner – Branch 69 Legion 714 Wilson St, Saint John
Time: 1830hrs
Dress: Blue Uniforms, White Dress Shirt (If a white dress shirt is unavailable, wear the cadet provided blue dress shirt instead.) with Black Bowtie (bowties are provided by 161)

We have space for a few more cadets – please contact Capt Hutchinson if you would like to attend
An Air Cadet mess dinner is a formal, is a traditional military banquet that allows cadets to experience the customs and esprit de corps of the Canadian Armed Forces. Acting as an official training parade, the event features a catered meal, speeches, presentations, toasts, and the passing of the “port” (using grape juice).

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

ACR is TOMORROW – Wednesday 27-May-2026

This is our final parade

Parents & Family Members are invited

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

Up Coming Events:

29-31 May 2026 Junior FTX Weekend (Level 1’s & 2’s who signed up Only)- Please see Junior FTX Post -if you have a sleeping bag it is encouraged to bring your own. There are a few sleeping bags available for anyone who does not have a sleeping bag. Tents are provided.

9-Jun-2026 Mess Dinner – Sign up will close Wednesday 27-May-2026

Registration for the Jr FTX is Closed. FTX Information PDF below – Includes Kit List. If you can not access the Information package below please email Capt Hutchinson julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca and a copy will be emailed to you.

FTX Location: CFB Gagetown – Travel is provided

Cadet Travel:

Depart Date: 29-May-2026

Dress: FTU

Bus Stop: HMCS Brunswicker – 1 Navy Way, Saint John

Depart Time: 1830hrs (cadet must arrive no later thank 1815hrs)

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Return Date: 31-May-2026

Bus Stop: HMCS Brunswicker – 1 Navy Way, Saint John

Return Time: 1645hrs

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Cadets Registered for the Jr FTX 29-31 May-2026 are:

Cpl Adams

WO2 Dickeson

WO2 Feltmate

LAC Hubbard

FSgt Hutchinson

Cdt Johnston

Cpl King

Sgt Perry

LAC Puranick S

Cdt Puranik T

LAC Richard, Caleb

Cpl V Robichaud

FRIDAY 22-May-2026

– Band Practice 1830-2130

–SENIOR CADETS are asked to come in to work on Static Displays and Parade Positions to be fitted for white belts for ACR

SUNDAY 24-May-2026

–SENIOR CADETS with parade positions who can not Make Friday can come in Sunday from 1800-1930hrs

-BIATHLON PRACTICE 1800-2000hrs

–NO MODEL BUILDING

WEDNESDAY 27-May-2026 ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW

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

Up Coming Events:

29-31 May 2026 Junior FTX Weekend (Level 1’s & 2’s who signed up Only)- Please see Junior FTX Post

9-Jun-2026 Mess Dinner – Sign up will close Wednesday 27-May-2026

As of Last Friday, our “Chase the Ace” jackpot hit a whopping $14,734, and it’s still growing! With only 41 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!
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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!

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

​ 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! 

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.