Happy New Year, 83 Juno Beach!

We hope you all had a great holiday. Important training updates just came in. Please review below.

*NO OPTIONAL TRAINING ON MON, JAN 6*

*TUES, JAN 7 - MOVIE NIGHT AT CANYON MEADOWS CINEMA*

Big thanks to our Parents Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) for planning a squadron movie night to welcome you back!

- DATE: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

- LOCATION: Canyon Meadows Cinema 13226 Macleod Trail #110, Calgary, AB T2J 7E5

- TIME: Arrive at 1830, Movie starts at 1900, Pick Up at 2100

- DRESS: Civilian, no uniforms

- MOVIE: Inside Out 2

- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Parents/Guardians must pick up and drop off cadets. The movie ticket is covered for all cadets. Bring cash or card if you'd like to purchase snacks/drinks. Arrive on time to ensure we move through the concession lines prior to the movie starting.

*Reminder* How we conduct ourselves in public is a direct representation of the Air Cadet Program and there will be no tolerance for misbehaviours or damaged property. Please continue to be mindful and represent 83 Juno Beach with pride and respect.

See you Tuesday, Jan 7!

Upcoming Training Information (Nov & Dec 2024)

Here's a recap of important upcoming training information. Location for all these activities will be at Shepard Community Hall as per usual.

1. Monday, Nov 18 (Tonight)

  • In the interest of weather, Optional Training has been CANCELLED tonight.

2. Tuesday, Nov 19

  • Dress: FTUS

  • Period 1 & 2: Squadron Drill Practice

  • Period 3: Mess Dinner Etiquette and Traditions

3. Tuesday, Nov 26

  • Dress: Physical Training (PT) Gear, bring a water bottle

  • Cadet Fitness Assessment Let by F/Sgt Einarson

4. Tuesday, Dec 3

  • Dress: Festive Wear, Ugly Holiday Sweaters or Civilian Clothing

  • 83 Juno Beach Holiday Hoopla! Cadets will enjoy fun, festive activities with the whole squadron. There will be prizes for the best holiday 'fit.

5. Saturday, Dec 7

  • Sgts & Above Only: Seniors Team Building & Parade Sequence Practice

  • More details to follow.

6. Tuesday, Dec 10

  • Christmas Mess Dinner

  • More details to follow.

Following the mess dinner on Dec 10, there will be no training until the new year.

As a reminder, the Google Calendar on our website is the point of truth of all activities. Please refer to our calendar for any updates or changes

SIGN UP Fall Field Training Exercise - Open to Level 3 and up only

Cadets, it’s that exciting time of the year! We are going on an overnight FTX (Field Training Exercise)!

SIGN UP FORM AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW

What: Our annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) is a great opportunity for cadets to learn, practice, and build basic survival skills like fire building, shelters, and more! Meals, accommodations, and transportation from LHQ (Local Headquarters) are provided.

Who: The Fall FTX is available to Level 3-5 cadets who do not have a medical restriction that requires them to be within 30 minutes of a medical facility. Don’t worry! There will be another FTX in March 2025 to accommodate the Level 1 and 2 cadets, and all cadets that need to be within 30 minutes of a medical facility.

Date: 15 – 17 November. Timings to follow.

Where: Rocky Mountain Cadet Training Centre. The cadets will be bussed from and to LHQ (Shepard Community Hall).

The OPI (Office of Primary Interest) overseeing this activity is Captain Pritchard.

More details and kit list detailing what to pack will follow.

SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/WXKjvm8wHftXdTp5A