Author Archives: Capt J Hutchinson

TRAINING CANCELLED 10-JAN-2024

10 Jan 24
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REGULAR TRAINING FOR TONIGHT IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER

UPCOMING EVENTS:

17-JAN-2024 – SEADOGS GAME – MORE INFOMATION TO BE ANNOUNCED

This Week at 161

08 Jan 24
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Wednesday 10-Jan-2024 – Regular Training

Time: 1815-2115hrs

Dress: FTU’s

Seniors Meeting

Wednesday 17-Jan-2024 – Seadogs Game

Dress: Civillian Clothes

Time: will be announced this Wednesday and updated on our website this Thursday

FUNDRAISING – PARENTS/GUARDIANS

161 Parents/Family Members – Help us fundraise by purchasing gift cards for your everyday purchases. Tim Hortons, Walmart, Superstore, Under Armour, Marks, Esso, PetSmart, and so much more! It’s easy and no extra cost to you. Each gift card you purchase they give a percentage of the gift card value to 161 and you get the full value of the gift card.

Please click the link below, & create an account

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/315616/?fundraiser_id=1716907

If you have any questions about FlipGive or issues getting set up please send us a message on our 161 Facebook Messenger or by emailing julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

LAST CHANCE: SEADOGS HOCKEY GAME

08 Jan 24
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On Wednesday 17-Jan-2024 the cadets will be attending the Seadogs Hockey Game. There will be NO REGULAR TRAINING on 17-Jan-2024. Dress is Civillian Clothes. A Pop & A Popcorn will be provided to each cadet. Cadets are welcome to bring money for other purchases. All Cadets Attending the Hockey Game MUST SIGN UP as we have to purchase tickets this week. We currently have 19 Cadets signed up. If you want to attend and your name is not on the list below, please contact Capt J Hutchinson right away at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca. Cadets will NOT be able to sign up after Wednesday 10-Jan-2024.

Alfarra

Boyce

Broderick

Burry

Cameron

Colwell

Feltmate

Harry

Kinney

Marshall

Mason

McNutt

Munn G

Perry

Ross

Valko

Vissamsetty

Vo

Yarmolenko

SIGN UP REMINDER- Seadogs Game 17-Jan-2024

04 Jan 24
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On Wednesday 17-Jan-2024 We will be taking cadets to a seadogs game. Any Cadets wishing to attend the Hockey Game MUST SIGN UP before 7-Jan-2024 as we have to purchase tickets the week before the game. IF CADETS ARE NOT SIGNED UP THEY WILL BE SENT HOME.

Seadogs ticket includes admission to the game, a small popcorn and small pop. Cadets are welcome to purchase other items at their own expense.

Regualr Training will NOT be offered on Wednesday 17-Jan-2024

Cadets Who are Signed Up:

Alfarra

Broderick

Burry

Cameron

Colwell

Feltmate

Marshall

McNutt

Perry

Ross

Valko

Vo

Yarmolenko

Sign Up- Seadogs Game 17-Jan-2024

28 Dec 23
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Seadogs Hockey Game

Date -Wednesday 17-Jan-2024

Any cadets interested in attending the Seadogs hockey game MUST SIGN UP NO LATER THAN 7-Jan-2024.
Please email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca to sign up.

There is no regular training on Wednesday 17- Jan-2024 only the Seadogs game. More information to be announced.

Squadron Sponsoring Committee Meeting 20-Dec-2023

19 Dec 23
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We will be having a squadron sponsoring committee Meeting this Wednesday. Any parents who are interested in serving the squadron sponsoring committee may attend.

When: Wednesday 20-Dec-2023

Time: 1945hrs

HOLIDAY PARTY 20-DEC-2023

19 Dec 23
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PARENTS: We are asking parents & guardians to make/provide a NUT FREE snack for the cadets. Rice Crispie Squares, Cookies, Dips, Fruit or Veggie Trays…Anything goes, as long as it is Nut Free.

We will provide drinks & gingerbread cookies.

Reminder: The Holiday Party is NO UNIFORMS – Holiday Attire is encouraged.

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