Even if the spring is starting slowly this year, it’s a great time to get what you need for the gardening season at the general store! You can find lots of interesting supplies, such as: Packets of organic seeds The seeds available for sale at the general store come from Tourne-Sol Farm and are all certified organic. We have selected some …
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Project Imagination – a huge success!
We recently had the pleasure of hosting an evening of art and conversation, in celebration of the work of George Harris, architect and member of our Meals-on-Wheels client community. This evening was titled Project Imagination and was the brainchild of the Roulant’s satellite student group – McGill Students for Santropol Roulant. In their own words: Project Imagination started out as …
SANTROVÉLO – Recruiting New Volunteers!
Want to empower people to repair their own bikes and maintain Santropol Roulant delivery bikes? Santrovélo is seeking volunteers who can commit to approximately six hours (or more) per month during the summer (May-August). We will be hosting an orientation on May 3rd at 6 pm, followed by a two-part mechanic training session. The first part will be on that same day, …
REOPENED Job Offer: Communications Coordinator
Applications for the role of Communications Coordinator has been reopened. You now have until Monday, April 23rd at 9 am to submit your candidacy. *** If you love to keep people in the loop about all of the incredible social inclusion, food security and intergenerational connections happening at the Roulant, apply to join the staff team as the Communications Coordinator! Working …
Homemade self-watering container workshop
The next event in our agriculture workshop series is a Self-watering container workshop! Come learn how to cultivate your favourite vegetables on your own rooftop, balcony or terrace. Please note that the same workshop will be offered twice, both will be bilingual. When: Tuesday April 17th AND Wednesday April 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Santropol Roulant, 111 rue Roy East Cost: Two choices are …
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It’s Sugar Shack time!
Join us for our annual intergenerational maple syrup feast during the day on April 19th at Érablière Charbonneau. There will be laughs, fresh air, and (hopefully) gorgeous sunshine to enjoy, only a 45 minute drive south of Montreal. We’re looking for volunteer support in the two following areas: BUDDIES : Meals-on-wheels clients joining us for the event will be paired with a …
Project Imagination – Architecture & Art Pop-Up Expo
McGill Students for Santropol Roulant, a student club associated with the Roulant, will be holding a special event on Thursday April 5th, from 6:00-9:00pm, with the goal of destigmatizing mental illness through art, self-expression and community. This will be an art expo launch party celebrating the work and achievements of George Harris. George is a Meals-on-Wheels client at Santropol Roulant who …
REOPENED JOB OFFER: Internships in Peri-Urban Farming
Applications for the internship in peri-urban agriculture has been reopened! You now have until Monday, April 9th at 9 am to submit your application. The anticipated start date remains mid-April 2018. Please note the new additional details, to apply, you must have been studying during the winter 2018 semester, have been a citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada …
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Sourdough Bread Workshop!
We’re excited to introduce our community to a new series of kitchen workshops. We ask for a greater financial contribution for these workshops because we see them as an opportunity for some members of the community to financially support our charity programs while developing their cooking skills in the Roulant kitchen! Join us for an introductory course on hand-mixed sourdough …
Spring Catering @ The Roulant!
Did you know that the Roulant offers an affordable catering service straight from our community kitchen? Keeping in line with the Roulant’s healthy and seasonal food philosophy, our catering service offers the best of each season throughout the year. Our menu is perfect for conferences, business meetings or even 5 à 7 get-togethers! Discover our new spring menu here, featuring …
Workshop: Egyptian cuisine
We’re happy to present you our next workshop in the series Recipes from our community, where we invite the members of our community of all ages to share their recipes and culinary successes. Dina, meals on wheels volunteer and long time community members is very excited to share with us a few of her favorite family recipes! When: Wednesday, April 18th …
Bee Movie Night
The Santropol Roulant Beekeeping Collective invites you to their Bee movie night! Information When: Thursday, April 19th, 2018 from 18h30–21h30 Where: 2nd Floor of Santropol Roulant How much: Donations welcome Program in English 6:30-8:00pm Bees Hatch Before Your Eyes 1 min 8 sec, National Geographic Witness the eerily beautiful growth of larvae into bees in this mesmerizing time-lapse video from photographer …