Category: Fun Events

Reminders for this Week

Drill Team Tonight from 1900-2030hrs

Please bring your boots and wedge. All drill team members are strongly encouraged to attend practice every week until drill competition. If for any reason you can not make the practice please let F/Sgt Kalenuik or CI Silva know.

Regular Parade Night This Week

Remember to work on uniforms this week. Boots and haircuts need work. Take pride in your uniform.

Sports Competition – This Saturday from 0645hrs to 1600hrs

The annual NAG Sports Competition is this Saturday from 0645hrs to 1600hrs. The bus is leaving from 87 LHQ at 0700hrs.

Cadets are to bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Sports attire
  • Running shoes
  • Health card

Myself (Lt. Bowman) will be escorting the group. Any questions please visit the office on Wednesday, or email 87squadron@gmail.com

Niagara Cadet Gala – Saturday February 10th @ 1730hrs (Ticket money DUE TOMORROW)

The annual Niagara Cadet Gala for all Air, Sea, and Army cadets in the Niagara region is on Saturday February 10th! This optional semi-formal activity is organized by the fine officers and staff of 128 Thorold Squadron and is open to all cadets.

The gala will feature live piano music throughout dinner, and a fun masquerade ball theme. This is a great event to meet new cadets from all over Niagara, dress up, eat, and have fun!

Timing: Saturday February 10th @ 1730hrs (end time to be announced)
Location: Lake Street Armoury (81 Lake St, St. Catharines)
Theme: Masquerade Ball
Dress: Semi-Formal with optional, masquerade style masks OR C8 Mess Dress without masks.
Cost: $25/cadet

Tickets are $25/cadet, and due this week.

Announcements for the Week of October 18, 2017

1. GLIDING – SATURDAY OCTOBER 21

Our second gliding date for the year is this Saturday from 12:45pm to 5:00pm. Please be sure to have eaten lunch.

Dress:

For all the cadets that signed up, the weather is currently forecasted to be cool, and it is always more cool on the flight line (where we will be spending all of our time). Cadets not dressed appropriately for the weather conditions may be required to stay off of the airfield.

Make sure to bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Warm drink
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen (even if the weather is cool!)
  • Sweater or coat
  • Proper footwear
  • Health card

Drop Off and Parking:

CARES/CASARA building (Not the main terminal building)
Niagara District Airport
468 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake

Parking is available directly across the street from the CARES/CASARA building.

2. PARENTS SPONSORING COMMITTEE AGM 2017 – WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1st

This years Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 1st at 7:00pm at the Airport Office.

3. BOWL-A-THON PLEDGE FORMS DUE NEXT WEEK – WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25

Pledge forms for this years Bowl-A-Thon are due next week.

The Bowl-A-Thon will take place on Saturday October 28th @ 4:00pm at the Kingsway Lanes (215 Riverside Drive, Welland ON L3B 3N9).

We are looking for donations of gift certificates or passes as prizes. Please see Mrs. Kalenuik.

4. NEXT DRILL TEAM PRACTICE – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7th (NO DRILL TEAM PRACTICE ON HALLOWEEN)