Summer is officially here: veggies are growing, flowers are blooming, and our agriculture workshop series continues with an insect workshop! Which insects are the enemies in your garden and how do we ward them off? Which ones are useful and how do we to attract them? This workshop will answer all of theses questions and more! *Please note that the …
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Introduction to Gardening in Terrasses Roy
Santropol Roulant is proud to animate a new type of workshop: a hands-on walk around of the City of Montreal’s beautiful Terrasses Roy! Whether you’re new to gardening or have some experience, come learn about the different plant varieties we have and how to take care of them. *The workshop will be bilingual. When: Tuesday, July 17th from 5:30-7:00 Where: Right …
New members to the team!
Always an exciting time to welcome new faces to the team, and we couldn’t be more happy to bring on board Virginie and Maya!
Donate your plastic bags
At the Roulant, we are always in need and in search of plastic bags. If you have any lying around at home collecting dust, and want to give them a second life, please come by to see us at 111 Roy St. East. The reason for this is that during meal deliveries, we sometimes have to leave our fresh and delicious …
First corporate volunteers of the season!
As we do every year around this time, we begin to welcome corporate groups to help out in our kitchen, in our gardens, and out on deliveries. On May 15th, we were fortunate to welcome Raymond James for a day of Meals-on-Wheels volunteering. Their ten employees helped us prepare, package and deliver 96 meals of Salmon Parmentier to our clients. In …
Recipes from the Roulant: Bok Choy
Looking for an interesting recipe for that bok choy in your organic basket? Then look no further than this one from Ricardo cuisine. Stop by our farmers’ market this Thursday, June 28th from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, and get everything you need for the long weekend. Also, it’s still not too late to get your own organic basket full of delicious veggies …
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Recipes from the Roulant: Rhubarb cake
The Farmer’s Market is coming back to the Terrace Roy tomorrow, June 14th until November 1st from 3:30pm to 7:30pm, and what better way to celebrate all your fresh produce than with this delicious rhubarb cake! It is extremely easy to make, and absolutely scrumptious! It is also the perfect springtime that is customizable to your liking. Feel free to …
Rue Fermier 2018: Announcements
On July 19th, Santropol Roulant will open its doors to the public for it’s annual summer community event, Rue Fermier. Come by the Roulant to take part in the activities and learn more about what we do! When: July 19th between 4pm and 9pm Where: 111 rue Roy east, on Roy street between Coloniale and De Bullion Cost: Free entry This fun …
Summer Picnic on the Terrace Roy
The intergenerational picnic is fast approaching and we need your help! Call out to all our amazing volunteers! To celebrate the arrival of Summer, The Meals-on-Wheels program is hosting an intergenerational picnic on its Terrace on Thursday June 28th. When: Thursday, June 28th, both from 11:30 – 2:00 pm Where: Santropol Roulant, 111 rue Roy East The event is intended to bring …
The Organic Baskets are here!
The moment we’ve all been waiting for… Basket season is finally upon us! You still have a couple of days left to sign up for our locally grown organic vegetable baskets. Sign up before Sunday, June 17 to receive a weekly or bi-monthly basket all throughout the summer for 21 weeks! If you have already signed up, you can grab your …
The Farmer’s market starts tomorrow!
Our weekly farmers’ market is back again for another season on the Terrasse Roy. We’ll be there every Thursdays starting tomorrow, June 14th form 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. You’ll find locally grown produce that is organic and developed with care along with honey, bread, juices, pastries, grapes and much more all throughout the season. A local market for artisans …
Gardening 201 workshop
Our agriculture workshop series continues with the Gardening 201 workshop! Come learn more about the gardening universe and get answers to all your veggie-related questions. The workshop will include a theoretical component and a practical component, with the chance to make your own fertilizer and bringing it home. Please note that the same workshop will be offered on two dates, and both will be bilingual. When: …