The town-sponsored Strawberry Social at the NOTL Community Centre is an annual celebration of the senior population. 

Held on Wednesday, this year’s edition came all the fanfare: music, a light lunch, local trivia, fun giveaways, great company, and, of course, a strawberry shortcake dessert. 

Municipal staff and volunteers from the community, including Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates, played the roles of servers and hosts. 

“The whole idea is to bring people together to have some fun and to celebrate what the town is all about,” said Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa.

Seniors who were unable to attend for health or other reasons were still on the guest list.

“We also bring over 100 meals to our residents in long-term care and seniors homes,” said the lord mayor. 

“It is all about community,” he added.