At 9:26 a.m. on September 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration shuts down U.S. airspace in response to terrorist attacks, forcing all inbound planes to find alternate destinations. In total, 38 planes are diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, and the hospitable residents of the small Canadian town greet all 7,000 passengers with food, clothing and open hearts. By the time the “plane people” depart, defenses are down, romance blooms and lifelong friendships are formed. Based on the inspiring true story of Gander’s unexpected guests, this hopeful musical honors our common humanity and highlights the importance of reaching out to those in need. Sunday August 2 12:00-4:00 p.m. $50 (Transportation Provided) Come join us for a trip to the Guthrie Theater without the worry of driving to Downtown Minneapolis and finding parking! Once tickets are purchased, we cannot refund them due to seat reservation expenses. Transportation is provided and is factored into the price of the ticket to cover busing costs. The bus will leave the CHPS District Office at noon on Sunday, August 2nd. Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. The bus will return to CHPS around 4:00 p.m. Important notice: participants will need to use steep steps to get into the bus and there is a bit of a walk to get into the theater from the bus drop off in front of the building. Tickets MUST be purchased by June 2, 2026

If you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver! Minnesota law requires that insurance companies offer a 10% reduction on auto insurance for three years if you complete a state-approved defensive driving course taught by professional, certified instructors. This course is held via online class (Zoom or Microsoft Teams) - no driving or test required. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance agent. *Senior Discount already applied. This class requires a booklet to accompany the online presentation. This booklet is available for pickup when you register at the office or once you register online. Please pick up at the District Office, 1440 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Park in the Family Center Parking lot, come to door #2, and you will be able to pick up the booklet at the front window.