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06/06/2026

🎨✨ What an incredible start!

On Thursday evening, community members gathered in the iconic International Lounge for the first paint night of our 9/11 Community Mural Project — and the response was inspiring.

Each tile painted represents a personal contribution to a larger story of kindness, connection, hospitality and community. Together, these individual pieces will become a lasting mural commemorating the 25th anniversary of Gander’s response to the events of September 11, 2001.

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us for our first paint night. If you haven’t had a chance to participate yet, register today by completing this google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e3nkijvO_O-IK3abizYXdVpKB8UBuUBk6NngaFkc_yk/edit?ts=6a18cab7

❤️ Every tile tells a story.
✈️ Every participant becomes part of the legacy.

06/06/2026

Happy Saturday Gander! If you are planning to enjoy a beer while BBQing this evening, why not make it a 38 Planes!?! Available now at NLC in Gander!

06/04/2026

Don’t forget about this event being held in the lounge !!

We are pleased to have Mallory Johnson join us for our next Melodies & Morsels event on June 18th. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below.
https://www.showpass.com/melodies-morsels/

06/04/2026

We have some Exciting News to Share!!
The Globe Theatre
is now ..........
Operating Concessions for the Movies !!
Opening night was last night and it was popping !!!

Enjoy our new and Improved Menu!!

06/01/2026

A huge thank you to the Grade 9 students at St. Paul’s Intermediate for helping bring our 25th Anniversary Community Mural to life! 🎨❤️

These beautifully painted tiles will become part of a larger community artwork commemorating the 25th anniversary of Gander’s response to 9/11 and celebrating the legacy of connection, kindness, and hospitality that continues to define our community.

Every tile tells a story, and every student who picked up a paintbrush has become part of that story.

Thank you to the Grade 9 students of St. Paul’s Intermediate for your enthusiasm, creativity, and support of this special project. We can’t wait to see these individual pieces come together as part of the finished mural.

06/01/2026

Today is the day! Introducing 38 Planes.

Created in partnership with Split Rock Brewing Co. and the International Lounge Foundation, this commemorative beer honours the extraordinary kindness and hospitality shown when 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers were diverted to Gander in September 2001.

Twenty-five years later, that legacy continues to inspire people around the world.

More than a beer, 38 Planes is a tribute to a community that opened its doors, welcomed strangers, and demonstrated the very best of humanity.

Raise a glass to connection, hospitality and the enduring spirit of Gander.

Available now and NLC stores and partnering locations across the province.

A big shout out to Amanda Peyton Photography for capturing 38 Planes in the Lounge so beautifully!

05/31/2026

🎨 Community Mosaic Mural Paint Night 🎨


The first tiles are being painted, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Join us on Thursday, June 4, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the International Lounge for an evening of community, creativity, and connection.

As we approach the 25th anniversary of Gander’s response to 9/11, this mural project will bring together hundreds of individual tiles to create one powerful piece of community art celebrating the kindness, compassion, and hospitality that became part of our town’s legacy.

✨ Drop in anytime between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
✨ Each tile takes just 10–30 minutes to paint
✨ All supplies provided
✨ No artistic experience required
✨ Individuals, families, clubs, teams, and community groups are all welcome

Every tile tells a story. Every participant becomes part of the legacy.

Space is limited! To reserve your tile, register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e3nkijvO_O-IK3abizYXdVpKB8UBuUBk6NngaFkc_yk/edit?ts=6a18cab7

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05/27/2026

📣📣📣 The International Lounge Foundation is proud to announce a new community mural project commemorating the 25th anniversary of Gander’s response to 9/11.

Created in partnership with the Town of Gander, this special project will invite hundreds of community members to help create a lasting work of art celebrating the kindness, compassion, and hospitality that defined our town during one of history’s most difficult moments.

Every tile tells a story. Every participant becomes part of the legacy.

More details — including how to participate — will be announced soon. ✈️❤️

05/26/2026

Exciting news!!!