Author Archives: Capt J Hutchinson

This week at 161 – 14-20 Dec 2023

14 Dec 23
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Friday 15-Dec-2023 – No Band

Sunday 17-Dec-2023 Marksmanship/Biathlon/ Model Building 1800-2100hrs

Wednesday 20-Dec-2023 Holiday Party NO UNIFORMS

Time: 1815-2115hrs

Place: Barrack Green Armouries

Dress: Civilian Clothes – Holiday attire encouraged (NO UNIFORMS)

Parents we are looking for some snacks for the Holiday Party. Chips, Dips, Desserts, Cookies…MUST BE NUT FREE! The staff are providing Drinks. Just our unit is attending, please plan for 45-50 people. Please contact Capt J Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca if you will be supplying a snack for the party. Thank you for your continued support!

Upcoming Events:

Holiday Break 21 Dec 23- 9 Jan 24 – NO CADETS OVER THE HOLIDAYS

First night back 10-Jan-2024

Band Seminar – 10- Dec-2023

10 Dec 23
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We are on the bus and have left Argonaut Cadet Training Centre.
Expected arrival at the Barrack Green Armouries: 1415hrs

Please be at the Armouries for 1415hrs to pick up your cadet.

This week at 161 – 07-13 Dec 2023

08 Dec 23
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Friday 8-Dec-2023 Band Seminar

Cadets are to arrive at the armouries no later than 1745hrs (Cadets must eat supper before boarding the bus) – WEEKEND ACTIVITY CADETS WILL BE STAYING OVER 2 NIGHTs IN ARGONAUT CADET SUMMER TRAINING CENTRE

!!BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS!!

Departure Barrack Green Armoury (60 Broadview Ave) – 1815hrs

More information including kit list is on the Band Seminar post from 01-Dec-2023

BRING A WINTER COAT, GLOVES, A HAT, & APPROPRIATE FOOT WEAR

Make sure your cadet has a water bottle

Saturday 9-Dec-2023

Christmas Parade – Grand Bay-Westfield

Dress: FTUs with wedge – Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear a winter coat, Long johns under uniform if needed – bring gloves, & black or navy blue toques incase its cold

Drop off to Guardian Drugs at 1645hrs

Pick Up at River Valley Community Centre around 1930hrs – Parents can park at the rink and wait for the cadets there.

Our band will NOT be participating in the parade where most of them are at the band seminar

Sunday 10-Dec-2023

Band Seminar – Return Barrack Green Armoury (60 Broadview Ave) – between 1445-1530hrs – Our website will be updated with arrival times when the cadets leave Argonaut CTC.

Marksmanship/Biathlon/Model Building – 1800-2100hrs

Wednesday 13-Dec-2023

Regular Training 1815-2115hrs

Dress FTU’s

Bring a water bottle

Band Seminar

01 Dec 23
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This workshop is designed to develop cadet Military Band musicians from levels basic to five. This will be a fantastic weekend for our band to have the opportunity to learn from musicians and gain confidence & technique. This is a weekend/overnight activity. Cadets will be transported to Argonaut Cadet Training Centre 2017 Atlantic Blvd, Burton, NB. Cadets will be provided transportation, accomodation & meals. Along with accomodation; pillows, & bedding will be provided. Cadets may bring a pillow & blanket (not a comforter). Cadets may bring some snacks.

Please see a complete KIT LISTbelow.

Appropriate Civilian Clothing – pants, shirt, socks, underwear, sweater/hoodie

Winter Coat, Hat & Gloves

Pajamas

Toiletries: Shampoo, toothbrush/ toothpaste, hair brush, shaving kit, hair accessories, etc.

Shower Towel

Shower Shoes/sandals

Band Instrument

Electronics are the responsibility of the cadets. Electronic devices are not allowed out during instruction time.

Friday 8-Dec-2023

Cadets are to arrive at the armouries no later than 1745hrs (Cadets must eat supper before boarding the bus)

Departure Barrack Green Armoury (60 Broadview Ave) – 1815hrs

Sunday 10-Dec-2023

Return Barrack Green Armoury (60 Broadview Ave) – between 1445-1530hrs – Our website will be updated with arrival times when the cadets leave Argonaut CTC.

Band Members who are Registered for the Seminar:

FSgt Bauman

Cpl Broderick

FCpl Chevarie

Cpl Dickison

FCpl Feltmate

Cpl Perry

Sgt Ross

Cdt Voutour

Band members not able to attend the Seminar please let Capt J Hutchinson know asap – julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

This Week at 161 – 30-Nov-2023

30 Nov 23
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Friday 1-Dec-2023- No Band

Sunday 3-Dec-2023 – Marksmanship/Biathlon/Model Building 1800-2100hrs

Wednesday 6-Dec-2023- Regular Training -1815-2115hrs – Dress FTU’s

Please bring a water bottle to all cadet activities

Upcoming Events:

Holiday Party – 20-Dec-2023 – details tba

Band Seminar 8-10 Dec 2023

Band Members who are Registered for the Seminar:

FSgt Bauman

Cpl Broderick

FCpl Chevarie

Cpl Dickison

FCpl Feltmate

Cpl Perry

Sgt Ross

Cdt Voutour

Band members not able to attend the Seminar please let Capt J Hutchinson know asap – julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

TRAINING REMINDER – SPORTS NIGHT-NO UNIFORMS

27 Nov 23
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Reminder that Wednesday 29-Nov-2023 is a Sports Night

Dress: Appropriate Sports Gear – shorts, sweatpants, t-shirt, sneakers (PJ pants & jeans are not sports gear)

NO UNIFORMS

Please bring a water bottle to all cadet activities

Environmental Training Weekend

26 Nov 23
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We are in our way home. The bus will arrive at the barrack green armouries at 3pm. Please be at the armouries no later than 3pm to pick up your cadet.

This week at 161 22-29 Nov 2023

23 Nov 23
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No band

No marksmanship

No biathlon

No model building

information for the Environmental Training Weekend can be found on the website

Meet at the armouries in Civilian clothes for 1740hrs

Wednesday 29-Nov-2023 – Sports night – no uniforms

Enviromental Training Weekend 24-26 Nov 2023

21 Nov 23
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ENVIROMENTAL TRAINING WEEKEND – CTC Argonaut

ALL REGISTRATIONS, ANNUAL VALIDATION FORMS, & DETAILED HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRES MUST SUBMITTED AND APPROVED TO ATTEND

DEPARTURE DATE: FRIDAY 24-NOV-2023

DEPARTURE LOCATION: BARRACK GREEN ARMOURIES

DEPARTURE TIME: 1800hrs (CADETS MUST ARRIVE BETWEEN 1730-1745hrs)

Cadets will be returning on Sunday 26-Nov-2023 at approx. 1400hrs – The website will be updated on Sunday when the cadets leave CTC Argonaut with an approx arrival time.

KIT LIST BELOW – PLEASE PACK WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING

MUST BRING: WINTER JACKETS, WINTER BOOTS, GLOVES (not thin magic gloves), WINTER HAT

CADETS REGISTERED FOR ENVIROMENTAL WEEKEND