Squadron Hike

Just a reminder of the squadron hike coming up this Monday Dec 29 at Shorthills Provincial Park. The hike is for cadets and any parent or family member that would like to attend. We will be meeting at the Pelham Road entrance to the park, which is right beside the entrance to Camp Wetaskawin, Boy Scout Camp. Timings are as follows, 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Please arrive at the park NO LATER THAN 10:45 as the hike will begin at 11:00 am exactly. It is advisable to bring another pair of shoes to change into as the trail could be muddy in areas. Please pack water and a lunch/snack as we will be stopping at Morningstar Mill before the return hike. Dress according to the conditions.
You will also need to have your health card with you.

Squadron Hike

There will be a hike for cadets and their families on Monday December 29. The hike will begin 11am at the Pelham Rd entrance to Shorthills Provincial Park. This entrance is right beside the entrance to Boy Scout Camp. We will be returning to this entrance at approximately 2pm after hiking to Morningstar Mill. Please pack a lunch and snacks and water as we will be stopping at the Mill for a short period of time before the return hike. Dress according to the weather with proper footwear and clothing.
Bring your health card as you would for any other cadet activity.

Things Happening Soon

Sports Night

The gym of Pine Grove School on Lake Street has been booked on Thurs Dec. 11 from 1900 hrs (7:00 pm) to 2100 hrs (9:00 pm). Wear your sports clothes.

Peaks
A second reminder that this Saturday (Dec. 13) Flight #1 only is scheduled for go indoor rock climbing at Peaks. Please arrive at Peaks for a 0930 hrs start. Wear good shoes and comfortable clothing. All cadets participating must have submitted a Peaks waiver (see previous post) and be in possession of their health card.

Family Skating
There will be Ice Skating at the Ridley College arena on Saturday Dec. 13 from 1900 hrs-2000hrs (7:00 pm-8:00 pm) Please bring your signed permission form. This event is open to all cadets and family members of cadets. We ask that only family come because we do not have liability for friends.

Cadet Gala
Also on Sat Dec. 13 from 1730 hrs to 2300 hrs (5:30 pm to 11:00 pm) 128 Sqn (Thorold) is hosting the 2nd Annual Cadet Gala. Dress if formal wear (Uniform with white shirt and bow tie acceptable) and dinner will be served with the dance. The cost of the Gala is $20.

Christmas Carnival
This coming Monday (Dec. 15) is the Annual Christmas Carnival at the Sqn will be hosted by our sponsoring committee. This is a fun evening so we will NOT be in uniforms.

Legion Fish Fry
Next Friday we will require 4 cadets to help at the Fish Fry of Branch 24 Legion. Interested cadets can sign up Monday. If you sign up you are expected to be there.

December and January Events

Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing
As part of our ongoing effort to meet the Air Cadet aim of promoting physical fitness we have booked time a Peaks Indoor Rock Climbing. Due to space limitations we have booked Peaks for one day for each flight. It is important to know when your flight is going and to go to peaks only on that day. Peaks is located at 630 Welland Ave (near the Canal). Cadets are expected to dress appropriately for the event (NO UNIFORMS).

Peaks requires that all participants fill out a Waiver form. If you are under 18 this must be signed by your parents prior to participating. The Waiver has already been handed out to Flight 1 and will be given to other cadets the week prior to their scheduled day at Peaks. If you miss that night or lose the waiver it can be found here.

Flight 1: Dec 13 - 0930h - 1200h
Flight 2: Dec 20 - 0930h - 1200h
Flight 3: Jan 10 - 0930h - 1200h

Skating
A one hour Skating session has been booked at the Arena at Ridley College. Skating will be from 1900h (7:00pm) to 2000h (8:00pm) on December 13. Come and have some fun.

Sports Day at Collegiate
We have also booked a Sports Day at St. Catharines Collegiate on Jan 17 from 0800h-1600h (8:00 am - 4:00pm).