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The Banff Greenhouse Gardening Society is holding their Annual General Meeting online on Wednesday March 29 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

The Singing Tree Music Series is music from Bow Valley artists the last Thursday of each month at St. Georges in the Pines, 100 Beaver Street. For all ages. 7 - 9 p.m. Warm up with a hot beverage and sweet treats while listening to some of the best Bow Valley talent. Free admission. Donations accepted to support the Homegrown Art Show. Dates: January 26, February 23, March 30, April 27 & May 25, 2023. Please contact Amal at Amal.Alhomsi@banff.ca if you are interested in playing or would like to volunteer.

Regular meeting of Banff Town Council.

A fun fitness class that will have you focused on cardiovascular and muscular strengthening, core and balance and ends with a nice stretch. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 50+

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. Full gear required.

Come out with the kids and enjoy an hour of skating during the week. Strollers are permitted and helmets and balance bars are available upon request. Open to all genders and abilities. Adult supervision and helmets required for children aged 11 and under. All ages

New to hockey or need to work off a bit of that summer rust? Come out to The Fenlands and work on your puck and stick handling skills during a public skate. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages. Adult supervision required for children aged 11 and under. Helmets and gloves required.

A paddle sport that can be played as singles or doubles and combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong that will have you working hard while having fun! Come on your own or bring a friend. Paddles and balls provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Come alone or bring along some friends and join in a casual game of pickup basketball. Basketballs and pinnies provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

This class is for adults like you that want to explore movement in the body. Time has provided you with the knowledge of your physical, emotional and mental capacities. Your instructor will suggest poses and movements during each session but the focus will be to meet you where you are at each time you attend. For ages 50+

Dance conditioning is a fun workout for your body and brain that will uplift your spirits. Each session will have you moving through a warm-up for joint mobility and ease, get your heart rate up with some barre exercises and challenge your brain with some simple choreography. You will finish with some dance-based movements for strengthening and a stretch. Dance makes you agile, flexible and strong while the music makes you smile! Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. Full gear required.

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 40+

New to hockey or need to work off a bit of that summer rust? Come out to The Fenlands and work on your puck and stick handling skills during a public skate. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages. Adult supervision required for children aged 11 and under. Helmets and gloves required.

In badminton you will use racquets to hit a shuttlecock (or birdie) across a net at your opponent. Badminton can be played one-on-one or as doubles, so come alone or bring a friend. Racquets and birdies are provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Play a game of shinny or work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Full gear required. For ages 16+.

Come out and join others to kick the ball around in a fun pickup game of soccer. Balls, pinnies and nets are provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade soup, salad, tea/coffee. Community resources, information on current programs, events and activities are always on hand. Everyone is welcome

Pilates is that full body workout that has your instructor leading you through a warm-up with lots of stretching, followed by controlled movements that isolate specific muscle groups, especially your core, improving coordination and balance. Pilates is a low-impact workout, great for those recovering from an injury. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. Full gear required.

Join other Banff residents during our long winter months for some indoor walking at The Fenlands with certified fitness leader Kiley Torti. Participants can choose to walk through the facility or use the cardio equipment in the fitness room. Coffee and tea will be served in one of the meeting rooms following the walk. Parents or guardians with children in strollers are welcome to join. Open to all Bow Valley residents.

Come out with the kids and enjoy an hour of skating during the week. Strollers are permitted and helmets and balance bars are available upon request. Open to all genders and abilities. Adult supervision and helmets required for children aged 11 and under. All ages

New to hockey or need to work off a bit of that summer rust? Come out to The Fenlands and work on your puck and stick handling skills during a public skate. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages. Adult supervision required for children aged 11 and under. Helmets and gloves required.

Break up your week with a yoga session that will lead you through mindful movements and breath work before moving into a restful practice of Yoga Nidra (known as the yogic sleep). The first portion of this practice will get the energy flowing and create warmth in the body and will then transition into slow movement that will have you feeling both awake and rested by the end. For ages 16+

Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Come out and join other locals while working up a sweat and learn a fun new game. For ages 16+

Come out and join others in a fun game of pickup volleyball. You can work on your serves, volleys and setting in a great social setting. Volleyballs and nets provided. Open to all genders and abilities. Please wear clean indoor running shoes. For ages 16+

A fun fitness class that will have you focused on cardiovascular and muscular strengthening, core and balance and ends with a nice stretch. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 50+

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. Full gear required.

Come out and enjoy some casual hockey, meet new friends and work on your stick and puck handling skills. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 40+

New to hockey or need to work off a bit of that summer rust? Come out to The Fenlands and work on your puck and stick handling skills during a public skate. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages. Adult supervision required for children aged 11 and under. Helmets and gloves required.

A paddle sport that can be played as singles or doubles and combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong that will have you working hard while having fun! Come on your own or bring a friend. Paddles and balls provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

In badminton you will use racquets to hit a shuttlecock (or birdie) across a net at your opponent. Badminton can be played one-on-one or as doubles, so come alone or bring a friend. Racquets and birdies are provided. Open to all genders and abilities. For ages 16+

Join other Banff residents during our long winter months for some indoor walking at The Fenlands with certified fitness leader Kiley Torti. Participants can choose to walk through the facility or use the cardio equipment in the fitness room. Coffee and tea will be served in one of the meeting rooms following the walk. Parents or guardians with children in strollers are welcome to join. Open to all Bow Valley residents.

Come out to The Fenlands and enjoy some casual time skating while the music plays. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages

New to hockey or need to work off a bit of that summer rust? Come out to The Fenlands and work on your puck and stick handling skills during a public skate. Skate and helmet rentals available. Open to all genders and abilities. All ages. Adult supervision required for children aged 11 and under. Helmets and gloves required.

In this one-day course you will learn the basics of ice climbing with the help of an ACMG certified guide in a small group setting. In the hands-on course you will learn how to use various ice climbing gear such as a harness, ice axes and crampons, ropes and belay systems. With the help of your guide you will try various beginner level top rope ice climbs at the day's destination. You will experience an amazing day full of learning, fun and adventure! Technical equipment and group transportation provided. This program is being generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation. For ages 18-30

Learn to curl with the Banff Curling Club. Instructors will provide you with a brief introduction to the basics of curling, and guide you into a short game. Pre-registration required. Curling equipment provided.

Bicycle Face & Heather Jean Jordan reunite at the end of March for a special concert at the Banff Public Library. The three family members join in harmony as they share songs from their respective recordings "Bicycle Space" & "Some Dappled Night."

For Permanent Residents of Canada, Refugees, and Ukrainians. Meet with a Settlement Support Worker without making an appointment. Mondays: 10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm – 2 pm At FCSS in Canmore Civic Centre • Support and guidance • Help with documents or forms • Connections to local agencies for help with language learning, employment and more. For more information, Email: settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call: 403-762-1144

- For Permanent Residents of Canada - No experience necessary - Free transportation from Banff - Open to all ages Register online: www.surveymonkey.com/r/TryswimmingMar2023, Email: community.connections@banff.ca or Call: 403-497-4471

For Permanent Residents of Canada, Refugees, and Ukrainians. Wednesdays: 10 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 2 pm At Banff Town Hall • Support and guidance • Help with documents or forms • Connections to local agencies for help with language learning, employment and more Any inquiry Email: settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call: 403-762-1144

Join us for a social evening of traditional egg painting. - For Ukrainians of al ages living in Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise - Anyone hoping to support our Ukrainian community, make new friends, or learn about Ukrainian culture is also welcome to join - Supplies and instruction provided - Light snacks provided for registered participants. Register online: www.surveymonkey.com/r/UKPysanky, Email: community.connections@banff.ca or Call: 403-497-4471

Regular meeting of the Governance and Finance Committee

The Banff Public Library Board is appointed by council and oversees the operation of Banff’s public library. Meetings are scheduled on the last Wednesday of each month (excluding July and August) at 6 p.m.