JACKPOT IS OVER $25,000 – Time is running out! Send your E-transfer to SSC@161AirCadets.ca before NOON TODAY!! Draw is tonight at 7:30pm
Last week Jennifer McNulty took home the weekly consolation prize of $1,329.00
JACKPOT IS OVER $25,000 – CLOCK IS TICKING
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS – Summer Training
TRAVEL ITINERARIES HAVE BEEN EMAILED OUT TO:
-Gus Cassidy
-Prince Djoumessi Kenfack
Please check your email and respond to Capt Hutchinson.
THE ACE IS ON THE RUN!
CHASE THE ACE AND SUPPORT 161 AIR CADETS!
Last week’s jackpot soared to an exciting $24,484.50!
Jennifer walked away with a fantastic consolation prize of $1,329.00.
The jackpot keeps growing, and that elusive Ace of Spades is still waiting to be found. Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting 161 Air Cadets—join the Chase the Ace today!
Tickets available:
-Through e-transfer – please include name and phone number in memo
-Cash at Personal Auto & Tire until Thursday at 5pm
DRAGONS ON THE LAKE
Looking for Cadet Volunteers. Please contact Wendy at 506-644-8785 or ssc@161aircadets.ca
THE ACE IS ALIVE! $22,491
Join the Chase for the Ace
Tickets available:
-CASH – Personal Auto and Tire – 451 Rothesay Ave, Saint John
-E-transfer to ssc@161AirCadets.ca
**REMINDER** TONIGHT-Community Clean Up
WEDNESDAY 17-JUN-2026 Community Clean Up – Grand Bay-Westfield – we are looking for 15-20 cadets to help clean up a portion of Grand Bay-Westfield as part of our community service. In return the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield will make a financial donation to our unit.
We are looking for a few more cadets to join us please feel free to show up for the clean up tonight
Cadets who have signed up are:
WO2 Dickeson
WO2 Feltmate
Sgt Perry
Sgt Johnston
LAC Johnston
Location: 4 Corners Nerepis Community Rink -560 Brittain Rd, Nerepis – turn onto Brittain Rd, Drive to the opposite end until you reach the rink at 4 Corners.
Cadets arrive: 1800-1830hrs
Cadets Depart: 2000hrs
Dress: Civillian Clothes
Chase the Ace
That sneaky Ace is hiding
37 cards left
Jackpot to hit $22,000 this week!
Last weeks winner took home $1,110 just for having their name drawn.
Draw Date: Every Friday at 7:30pm until the Ace is Caught!
Purchase Tickets:
-E-transfer to SSC@161aircadets.ca – include your name and number in the memo
-Cash in person at Personal Auto & Tire – 451 Rothesay Ave, Saint John until Friday at 10am
Please share our Facebook Post with your Family & Friends! A portion of every ticket sold goes towards the cadets training, activities, equipment, meals and so much more! Giving the cadets more opportunities & experiences!
This Week at 161! 10-17 Jun 2026
One Final Activity before summer break:
WEDNESDAY 17-JUN-2026 Community Clean Up – Grand Bay-Westfield – we are looking for 15-20 cadets to help clean up a portion of Grand Bay-Westfield as part of our community service.
Location: 4 Corners by the rink at the end of the Brittain Road, Nerepis – turn onto Brittain Rd, Drive to the opposite end until you reach the rink at 4 Corners.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Na6oqCFfqZ7M4Guw6
Time: 1800-2000hrs
Dress: Civillian Clothes
Email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca to Sign Up
Chase the Ace is ramping up for week 15!
38 cards left
Jackpot to hit $20,000 this week!
Draw Date: Every Friday at 7:30pm until the Ace is Caught!
Purchase Tickets:
-E-transfer to SSC@161aircadets.ca – include your name and number in the memo
-Cash in person at Personal Auto & Tire – 451 Rothesay Ave, Saint John until Friday at 10am
Please share our Facebook Post with your Family & Friends! A portion of every ticket sold goes towards the cadets training, activities, equipment, meals and so much more! Giving the cadets more opportunities & experiences!
Thank you to everyone who participated at the Ridgewood “Bootin it for Vets” Walk on 6-Jun-2026
UP COMING EVENTS:
Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available – Please sign up by emailing Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca
Mess Dinner – 9-Jun-2026
TUESDAY 9-Jun-2026 Mess Dinner (Promotions/Awards may be presented)
Location: Branch 69 Legion – 714 Wilson Street, Saint John
Cadets Arrive: 1815-1830hrs
Dress:
-Blue Uniform – Blue Dress Shirt – Bow Tie- Bow Ties will be available – NO Wedge
-Cadets with out Uniform please wear a dress shirt & dress pants
Cadets Depart: 2130hrs (this is estimated – we will do our best to be done close to this time)
PARENTS SERVING: Parents who wish to volunteer to help serve the meal please arrive at 1830hrs – Business Casual Dress
The Following Cadets have signed up for the Mess Dinner:
This Week at 161! 4-10 Jun 2026
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE FOR MESS DINNER on 9-Jun-2026 – please contact julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca if you are available to help out
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FRIDAY 5-Jun-2026 Biathlon Provincials – Biathlon Provincial Team Only
Depart Time: 1530hrs (cadets arrive no later than 1515hrs)
Barrack Green Armoury – 60 Broadview Ave, Saint John
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SATURDAY – 6-Jun-2026 Bootin’ It for Vets Family Fun Run! 
Location: Ridgewood Veterans Wing
Time: 0800-1300hrs
Dress: FTU’s
Our Cadets will be volunteering assisting with set up, tear down and a few other tasks!
We are looking for more volunteers!
Cadets who Signed up for the Veterns Walk:
FCpl Johnston
Cdt. Johnston
Sgt MacCready
LAC MacCready
FCpl Munn
Cpl Robichaud V
Sgt Sedore
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SUNDAY 7-Jun-2026 Biathlon Cadets Return
Arrivial Time: 1500hrs
Barrack Green Armoury – 60 Broadview Ave, Saint John
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TUESDAY 9-Jun-2026 Mess Dinner (Promotions/Awards may be presented)
Location: Branch 69 Legion – 714 Wilson Street, Saint John
Cadets Arrive: 1815-1830hrs
Dress: Blue Uniform – Blue Dress Shirt – Bow Tie- Bow Ties will be available – no Wedge
Cadets Depart: 2130hrs (this is estimated – we will do our best to be done close to this time)
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WEDNESDAY 17-Jun-2026 Community Clean Up – Grand Bay-Westfield
This is in partnership with the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, and a donation will be made to our unit for this Community Clean Up
Location: 4 Corners – at the end of Brittain Road, Nerepis by the Rink
Time: 1830-2000hrs
Please email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca if you are interested in helping
**CADET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** FOR RIDGEWOOD WING VETERANS WALK
SATURDAY 6-JUN-2026 – Ridgewood Wing Veterans Walk
Time: 0800-1300hrs
Dress: FTU’s
Cadets who have Signed up:
FCpl Johnston
Cdt Johnston
Cpl V Robichaud
Volunteers Needed Please contact Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca