Saint-Eustache, March 19, 2026 – This Wednesday marked the launch of the 7th edition of the Surf and Turf Feast, which will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Centre culturel et communautaire Thérèse-De Blainville, located at 120 du Séminaire Blvd. in Sainte-Thérèse.
This benefit evening, in support of the Saint-Eustache Hospital Foundation (FHSE), is a festive gathering where businesses and citizens of the Basses-Laurentides region can come together for an all-you-can-eat lobster and beef buffet in a friendly and committed atmosphere.
The press conference was held at the offices of Desjardins, the event’s Presenting Partner, in the presence of some twenty guests, including several dignitaries, partners, and members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Among them, Mr. Benoît Proulx, Mayor of the Municipality of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, and Mr. Jean Comtois, Mayor of the City of Lorraine—both Honorary Co-Chairs of this 7th edition—spoke to emphasize their commitment to the Foundation and the importance of supporting the Saint-Eustache Hospital. Eager to provide personal support to the Foundation, they will present their respective Co-Chairs’ challenges in a few days.
The Executive Director of the Saint-Eustache Hospital Foundation, Ms. Lyne Des Trois Maisons, highlighted the 40th anniversary of the FHSE, marking four decades of commitment to community health since its creation on October 6, 1986.
Driven by a record-breaking past year, the Foundation has planned commitments totaling $784,550 in 2026. These investments will notably allow for the acquisition of essential equipment for Intensive Care, the Emergency Department, and Outpatient Clinics, in addition to supporting initiatives dedicated to vulnerable populations.
Among recent achievements, the arrival of 28 new wheelchairs is already contributing to improved comfort, safety, and accessibility for patients.
A major special project, representing an investment of $550,000, will be unveiled during the Surf and Turf Feast evening..
A feast for a good cause
Participants, as noted by Me Pierre G. Mayer, President of the FHSE Board of Directors, will enjoy a convivial meal including a cocktail, clam chowder, hot and cold buffets, an all-you-can-eat lobster and beef dinner, sushi, wine, desserts, and coffee. Tickets are on sale now at a cost of $300/person for the pre-sale until April 17, and $320/person at the regular price starting April 18. For each ticket purchased, a tax receipt for an amount to be determined will be issued after the event. It is also possible to reserve tables for 8, 10, or 12 people.
Subsequently, Ms. Annie Rocheleau, Market Development Director at Desjardins, Caisse de Saint-Eustache—Deux-Montagnes, spoke on behalf of the Caisses Desjardins Laurentides Sud. She highlighted Desjardins’ pride in renewing its support for the Surf and Turf Feast as the Presenting Partner, reaffirming their commitment to access to quality healthcare. She also emphasized the importance of supporting local medical innovation so that patients can receive the care they need, close to home and surrounded by their loved ones. She concluded by warmly thanking the participants for their involvement and inviting everyone to join the event on May 21.
Me Pierre G. Mayer took the opportunity to give special thanks to the major partners: Desjardins, the MNAs of the Basses-Laurentides, GBD Construction, Canadian Tire Saint-Eustache, Stablex, and the Groupe JCL – Journal Nord Info for their support of this 7th edition.
The event concluded with an official photo session.
We invite you to contact the FHSE to obtain one or more images of the press conference.
Thank you also to the dignitaries in attendance:
- Mr. Nicolas Guay, Office Director and Strategic Advisor to Benoit Charette – MNA for Deux-Montagnes and Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, and Minister responsible for Infrastructure;
- Ms. Manon Goulet, representative of Ms. Sylvie d’Amours, MNA for Mirabel and Second Vice-President of the National Assembly;
- Mr. Michael Bisson, Political Attaché, representing Mr. Jean-Denis Garon, MP for Mirabel;
- Ms. Suzanne Longpré, Political Attaché, representative of Ms. Linda Lapointe, MP for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles;
- Mr. Marc Lamarre, Mayor of the City of Saint-Eustache;
- Ms. Ysabelle Gauthier, Acting Mayor of the City of Mirabel, representing Ms. Roxanne Therrien, Mayor of the City of Mirabel;
- Mr. François Robillard, Mayor of the City of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac;
- Mr. David Malenfant, representative of Ms. Liza Poulin, Mayor of the City of Blainville;
- Mr. Patrick Hardy, Mayor of the Municipality of Oka;
- Mr. Denis Martin, Mayor of the City of Deux-Montagnes.
Book now online: https://www.jedonneenligne.org/fhse/HOMARD2026/ or by phone at 450 974-8229. We look forward to seeing you on May 21!