March in Santa

Our band will be Marching in Santa Claus at McAllister Place

When: Friday 21-Nov-2025

Where: McAllister Place – Meet at Entrance 6 Next to Marshalls & Homesense -Mr Johnston & Capt Cameron will be there.

Cadets arrive: 1730-1745hrs

Dress: Blue Uniforms – dress shirt & tie – we are inside no need for layers -Cadets are to leave all personal items and drum cases in vehicle

Parade Step off: 1800hrs

The Band will get a Group Picture with Santa after the Parade

Band Members can leave once the group picture with Santa is taken or stay and enjoy what

Cadets are responsible for their instruments and will need to transport their intrument to and from McAllister Place. If you can not transport your instrument please let Capt Hutchinson know by Wednesday night.

Because of the Parade at McAllister Place there will be no band practice after the parade Friday Night.

This Week at 161! 13-19 Nov 2025

FRIDAY 14-Nov-2025 – Band Practice for Santa Clause Parade Time: 1830-2100hrs

SATURDAY 15-Nov-2025 – Saint John Santa Clause Parade ALL CADETS

This year 161 cadets will be participating as a unit in the Saint John Santa Claus parade that will be held on 15-Nov-2025. Let’s show everyone who the best cadet unit in Saint John is!

Drop Off: Barrack Green Armoury – WE WILL WALK DOWN TO THE PARADE ROUTE AS A GROUP

Drop Off Time: 1700hrs ALL CADETS (1630hrs Band Members)

Dress: Blue Uniforms – wear gloves & layers under your blue uniform to stay warm – check the temperature & weather before hand and dress accordingly. SANTA HATS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

Pick up: Lansdowne Plaza by Subway

Pick up Time: between 1930-2000hrs (when we arrive)

If you have questions contact Capt Hutchinson at Julia.Hutchinson@gmail.com

SUNDAY 16-Nov-2025 – Marksmanship Competition ​* *DATE UPDATE**

Marksmanship Competition  Competitors: FSgt Scott, FSgt Vo, Sgt Perry, FCpl Gaur, Cpl Djomo 

Cadet Staff: Cpl Cassidy (Cadet Staff wear FTU’s)

When: Sunday 16-Nov-2025 Where: HMCS Brunswicker 

Arrival Time: 0745hrs.  Pick Up Time:1630hrs

Dress: Appropriate Civillian Clothing

Lunch is provided

Canteen available for purchases – Cash only 

Bring a Water Bottle

WEDNESDAY 19-Nov-2025 Regular Training

Dress: FTU’s

Time: 1815-2100hrs

Bring a water bottle to all cadet activities

Marksmanship Competition  Competitors: FSgt Scott, FSgt Vo, Sgt Perry, FCpl Gaur, Cpl Djomo Cadet Staff: Cpl Cassidy (Cadet Staff wear FTU’s)

​* *DATE UPDATE**

When: Sunday 16-Nov-2025

Where: HMCS Brunswicker 

Arrival Time: 0745hrs. 

Pick Up Time:1630hrs

Dress: Appropriate Civillian Clothing

Lunch is provided

Canteen available for purchases – Cash only 

Bring a Water Bottle

Saint John Santa Claus Parade 15-Nov-2025- ALL CADETS

This year 161 cadets will be participating as a unit in the Saint John Santa Claus parade that will be held on 15-Nov-2025. Let’s show everyone who the best cadet unit in Saint John is!

When: 15-Nov-2025

Drop Off: Barrack Green Armoury – WE WILL WALK DOWN TO THE PARADE ROUTE AS A GROUP

Drop Off Time: 1700hrs ALL CADETS (1630hrs Band Members)

Dress: Blue Uniforms – wear gloves & layers under your blue uniform to stay warm – check the temperature & weather before hand and dress accordingly.

SANTA HATS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

Pick up: Lansdowne Plaza by Subway

Pick up Time: between 1930-2000hrs (when we arrive)

Parade Number: 47 (in front of YSJ)

If you have questions contact Capt Hutchinson at Julia.Hutchinson@gmail.com

Please see parade route below

Please see the Poppy Shifts available for this weekend! Lets get these shifts filled and help out the Veterans! Contact our Squadron Sponsoring Committee Chair person Wendy by texting 506-644-8785 or email at weldridgej7@gmail.com

This Week at 161! 6-12 Nov 2025

FRIDAY – 7-Nov-2025 1830-2100hrs Band Practice – All members

SUNDAY – 9-Nov-2025 1800-2100hrs -Model Building – ALL WELCOME -Marksmanship – Team ONLY

Congratulations to this years Marksmanship Team FCpl Gaur, Cpl Djomo, Sgt Perry, FSgt Scott & FSgt Vo Marksmanship Competition is 15-Nov-2025

TUESDAY – 11-Nov-2025 REMEMBRANCE DAY – GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD -Drop Cadets off at Home Hardware for 1000-1015hrs -Dress: Blue Uniforms or Business Casual Clothes – DRESS FOR THE WEATHER – wear a jacket or gloves the weather could be cold &/or wet -The Parade begins at Home Hardware and is a short march to the Veteran’s Peace Park -The Parade is approx an hour -Map of parade route below

WEDNESDAY – 12-Nov-2025 – SPORTS NIGHT – NO UNIFORMS -Time: 1815-2100hrs -Appropriate Sports Clothing & Sneakers -Bring a WATER BOTTLE

UpComing Events:

5-Dec-2025 Mess Dinner – Sign up now open – email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

6-Dec-2025 Fundamental Day – ALL LEVELS – Sign up – email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

Map for Remembrance Day in Grand Bay-Westfield

WEDNESDAY 5-NOV-2025 – CO’s/Promotions PARADE

-Dress: Blue Uniform (If you do not have a blue uniform please wear your FTU’s or Business Casual Clothing)

-Time: 1815-2100hrs

-PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE CO’S PARADE

– PARENTS PLEASE BE SEATED BY 2000hrs

This Week at 161! 30-Oct to 5-Nov-2025

FRIDAY 31-OCT-2025 –HAPPY HALLOWEEN! – NO BAND -Music Workshop – Cpl Johnston you have your travel arrangements

SATURDAY 1-NOV-2025 BAND PRACTICE FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY TIME: 1000-1400hrs BRING A LUNCH & WATER BOTTLE

POPPY CAMPAIGN 2025 begins 1-Nov-2025 – Please view the Poppy Campaign 2025 post to view the available shifts and contact Wendy Eldridge from our Sponsoring Committee to Sign Up! Email weldridgej7@gmail.com or Text 506-644-8785

SUNDAY 2-NOV-2025 1800-2100hrs -MARKSMANSHIP COMPETITORS ONLY -MODEL BUILDING EVERYONE WELCOME

WEDNESDAY 5-NOV-2025 – CO’S PARADE -Dress: Blue Uniform (If you do not have a blue uniform please wear your FTU’s or Business Casual Clothing) -Time: 1815-2100hrs -PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE CO’S PARADE – PLEASE BE SEATED BY 2000hrs

RETURNING CADETS – ALL ANNUAL VALADATION FORMS MUST BE RETURNED – Any cadets who have NOT RETURNED their Annual Validation Form will soon be asked to stay home from training – If you have not received your Annual Validation Form or you need another copy please contact Lt Straight at Krista.Straight@cadets.gc.ca

161 CLOTHING/SWAG – Please visit https://161aircadets.entripyshops.com/ to order your 161 Swag

161 FUNDRAISING – Flipgive is a Digital Gift Card site that will give a percentage of the gift card to our Squadron while you get the full amount of the gift card. Please Visit https://www.flipgive.com/c/315616

BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES

Up Coming Events:

11-Nov-2025 Rememberance Day – Grand Bay-Westfield -Meet at the Home Hardware Parking Lot for 1000hrs -Blue Uniforms or Business Casual if you DO NOT have a blue uniform

12-Nov-2025 Sports Night – NO UNIFORM

5-Dec-2025 Mess Dinner – Sign up now open – email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

6-Dec-2025 Fundamental Day – Sign up now open – email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – SIGN UP DEADLINE 5-NOV-2025

Poppy Campaign 2025 starts on Saturday 1-Nov-2025

Please view the available times & locations below & contact Wendy Eldridge by Email weldridgej7@gmail.com OR by Text 506-644-8785

Helping with the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign is important because the funds raised directly support veterans and their families by providing financial and medical assistance, including help with housing, food and healthcare.  These donations also fund community programs, educational bursaries, and medical research, while the poppy itself serves as a symbol of remembrance for all who have served.