Don’t want to participate in Chase the Ace? Donations can be made to 161 by emailing ssc@161aircadets.ca to make arrangements.
This Week at 161! 30 Apr-6 May 2026
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!
The Ace is Alive! Jackpot now at $10,228
Join the Chase for the Ace! Next Draw is Friday May 1st at 7:30pm
On Friday, 24 April 26, the eighth “Chase the Ace” draw took place at Branch 69 at 7:30 pm. The Jackpot stood at $10,228.50 with 45 cards remaining in the deck. The weekly winner was HENRY D’EON (ticket sold thru RCL, Branch 69). As the Ace’s location was not revealed (Jack of Hearts turned), Henry took home the consolation prize of $1,037.00
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
This Week at 161! 23-29 Apr 2026
FRIDAY – 24-Apr-2026 Band Practice 1830-2030hrs
SATURDAY – 25-Apr-2026 Biathlon Zone Competition
-CADETS ARRIVE 0800hrs
-LUNCH IS PROVIDED
-BRING A WATER BOTTLE
-DRESS: COMFORTABLE SPORT CLOTHING & SNEAKERS
-Parents are allowed to watch from the designated spectator zone
-CADETS DEPART 1600hrs approx
SUNDAY – Model Building 1800-2100hrs
No Marksmanship/ No Biathlon on Sunday
WEDNESDAY – 29-Apr-2026 Regular Training
Dress: FTU’s
Time: 1815-2100hrs
GOOD LUCK TO OUR BIATHLON COMPETITORS!
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
Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available
**UNIFORM UPDATE**
Senior cadets will be in C3A
All other cadets will be in C3C
The Ace is Alive!
Join the Chase for the Ace! Next Draw is Friday April 24th at 7:30pm
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
**FUNDRAISING**
The great thing about the cadet program is that is it FREE to the Teens 12-18 years old. FREE UNIFORMS! FREE TRAINING! FREE ACTIVITIES! FREE EXPERIENCES! LEADERSHIP, MARKSMANSHIP, MARCHING BAND, AVATION TRAINING, SURVIVAL TRAINING, TRIPS, HOLIDAY PARTIES, FLYING, CADET SUMMER TRAINING COURSES, BIATHLON…AND SO MUCH MORE….ALL AT ZERO COST TO THE CADETS!
However, all of those activities come with a cost to the unit and we need your help! Please share!
- Our current fundraiser, Chase the Ace, is a weekly draw where winners can receive between $700 and $900 each week. To participate, tickets must be purchased for each weekly draw. This Friday’s jackpot could reach $8,000 if the Ace is drawn. Tickets can be purchased by E-transfer until Friday at noon. You may also buy tickets with cash on Wednesday nights from 8:30 to 9 p.m. at the Barrack Green Armouries, or at Personal Auto & Tire until Thursday at 5 p.m. Please share this opportunity with your family and friends. More information about Chase the Ace can be found below.
- We accept donations year round. Please contact our Squadron Support Committee by email to make arrangements for donation – ssc@161AirCadets.ca
This Week at 161! 16-22 Apr 2026
FRIDAY – 17-Apr-2026 Band Practice 1830-2100hrs
SUNDAY – 19-Apr-2026 Biathlon Practice 1200-1600hrs
NO MODEL BUILDING THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY – 22-APR-2026 CO’s Parade
-DRESS: BLUE UNIFORMS
-TIME: 1815-2100HRS
-CO’s Parade Time: 2015hrs – parents please be seated by 2010hrs
GOOD LUCK TO FCPL JOHNSTON as she competes in the Air Cadet Effective Speaking Competition this Saturday!
UP COMING EVENTS:
Fundraiser – Chase the Ace weekly draw – Check the Fundrasing Post for more info
Biathlon Zone Competition 25-Apr-2026
Annual Ceremonial Review(ACR) – 27-May-2026
Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May 2026 Sign Up now available
Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available
This Week at 161! 9-15 Apr 2026
FRIDAY 10-Apr-2026
Band Practice – 1830-2100hrs
SUNDAY 12-Apr-2026
-Biathlon Pricatice & Model Building 1800-2100hrs Biathlon Cadets must have appropriate sports clothes, sneakers & water bottle
–UNIFORMS:
Capt Landry will be available to size and attempt to out fit cadets for their uniforms
When: Sunday Night
Time: 1800-2000hrs
WHO: Cdt Deepu, Cdt Fajinmi Toni, Cdt Fajinmi Tomi, Cdt Harinarine, Cdt Koola, Cdt Elewonibi, Cdt Hoyles, Simon
WEDNESDAY 15-Apr-2026 Regular Training
Dress: FTUs
Time: 1815-2100hrs
BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES – there is a water refill station at the Barrack Green Armouries!
FUNDRAISING: The Ace is still alive! Join the Weekly Chase for the Ace! Jackpot expected to hit $7,000 – Chase the Ace available by e-transfer ssc@161AirCadets.ca or in Person on Wednesday Night at the Barrack Green Armoury from 2030-2100hrs
UP COMING EVENTS
- CO’s Parade 22-Apr-2026
- Biathlon Zone Competition 25-Apr-2026
- Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May Sign Up now available
- Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available
