Aydelu spreads the love with annual seniors’ Valentine’s Day supper

Taylor Clark

The Aydelu Centre hosted another seniors’ Valentine’s Day supper for the books on February 17. For more than 20 years, the dinner has been a way to thank the seniors who have been frequent faces at Aydelu’s events like Bingo Night, said Aydelu president Guy Rochon.

Greg Fergus, MP for Hull-Aylmer, André Fortin, Liberal MNA for Pontiac, and Gatineau district councillors Steven Boivin, Gilles Chagnon, and Caroline Murray all lent a hand to serve close to 165 attendees. “This is one of my favourite events to come to year after year. It actually gives politicians a real chance to actually serve people for once and actually do something for you guys,” said Fortin.

Although the former mayor France Bélisle was not able to attend, Chagnon shared her message of Happy Valentine’s Day with the happy couples. Attendees enjoyed a night of good food and community cheer accompanied by live music and over 100 gifts provided by councillors. Missed out on this year’s Valentine’s Day supper? No need to worry. Rochon said Aydelu has already set aside February 15, 2025, for the next evening of love.

Photo caption: MP for Hull-Aylmer Greg Fergus assists in dishing out desert to seniors at Aydelu’s Valentine’s Day supper, February 17.

Photo credit: Taylor Clark