Registration for the Fundamental Day on 6-Dec-2025 has closed. We can no longer sign cadets up.

Location & Times will be available next week.

If your name is listed below and you are no longer available please contact Capt Hutchinson julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca ASAP.

Cadets who have registered are listed below:

Cpl Adams

Sgt Burry

Cpl Cassidy

Cpl Djomo

FCpl Gaur

Cdt Harquail C

Cdt. Hubbard

Cdt Hoyles O

Cdt Hoyles S

FCpl Johnston

Cpl King

Cpl Lajtha

Cpl MacFarlane

FCpl Munn

Sgt Perry

Cdt Richard

Cpl Robichaud

Support Cadets

WO2 Dickeson

FSgt Feltmate

FSgt Munn

This week at 161!

Friday 21-Nov-25 Band Marching in Santa at McAllister Place – see March in Santa Post for more info

Sunday 23-Nov-2025 NO TRAINING

Wednesday 26-Nov-2025 Regular Training

Dress: FTU’s

Time: 1815-2100hrs 

Bring a water bottle to all cadet activities

upcoming events:

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

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

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