One of our core principles at Santropol Roulant is “comfort with change” – an invitation to being open to the challenges that come with change. These last few weeks have certainly given us lots of opportunities to put this in practice as we say goodbye to three of our staff members and welcome two new faces. After 10 years of …
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Farewell Armel!
Armel has been keep pots hot on the stove and dishing out delicious meals at the Roulant for 10 years. This fall, he decided he was ready for new adventures. As he wasn’t able to personally say goodbye to everyone, he wrote a note for all of you. You can also read it in the original French here. Hello to …
A wonderful visit to the Biodôme
Throughout the year, the Roulant organizes various kinds of intergenerational activities, from outings to the Sugar Shack, to brunch, to yoga! These activities are important for our clients, who are often isolated and/or unable to leave their homes alone. They are just as important to our staff and volunteers, who benefit greatly from shared moments with our clients, and the …
The Agricultural Season in Review
Winter is coming! Or so we’re led to believe by the diminishing daylight. Yet the grass still grows green in the parks around the Plateau and the staff at the Roulant have taken to eating outside to profit from the still gorgeous weather. This year’s particular autumn may trick us into thinking that summer is not so far away but …
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Holiday Food & Craft Fair!
Are you a fan of showering your loved ones with delicious, locally-made food or hand-crafted gifts? Show your support for the Roulant community by attending our holiday food and craft fair and picking up some of the city’s best homemade preserves, desserts, and foodie treats. To sweeten the deal, we’re baking hundreds of gingerbread cookie to share with you at …
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Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Heya volunteers, The Roulant is excited to celebrate YOU with a rockin’ volunteer appreciation party! Your hard work is what keeps the Roulant rolling, and we want to honour that. Please come join us for a fun evening with beers and snacks, as well as our traditional end of evening dance party. Your favourite volunteer coordinator may even surprise you in costume… …
Highlights from the Harvest Moon Gala
Last week we enjoyed a wonderful evening with our supporters at the Harvest Moon Gala. With a delicious buffet of delicacies from the fields to the sea, bands that got us up dancing, and the warm and generous presence of many friends and community members, this was certainly a night to remember. A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Gala and helped …
Attention Food Artisans & Makers
Calling bakers, mushroom growers & soap makers! Santropol Roulant will be hosting a Holiday Food Fair on December 5th. Home-made delights will be available to purchase in a festive atmosphere complete with gingerbread cookies and tea to warm your body and soul. We invite dedicated crafty & food making volunteers to come sell their goodies free of charge. We have the tables …
The Return of Trivia Night
We are gearing up for the return of Trivia Night at Santropol Roulant, and we’ve got some exciting new prizes to be won by the 1st and 2nd place teams: – 6 Improv Smackdown tickets for improvisational comedy at Montreal Improv http://www.montrealimprov.com/ – 6 tickets to enter an escape room at A/Maze Montreal, an Escape Game, http://amazemontreal.com/ Join us for an …
Movie Screening – Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
McGill Students on Wheels will be hosting a Moo-vie screening of the documentary Cowspiracy at Santropol Roulant. This film explores the animal agriculture industry and climate change. According to the filmmakers, animal agriculture is responsible for eighteen percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, more than the combined exhaust from transportation. When: Thursday Nov 5th, doors at 7:00pm, screening begins at …
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Baking and Tea with Les Fruits Défendus
Interested in baking and eating apple pie and apple crumble, taking home some apple butter and chatting with your favorite fruit lovers? Then come to Les Fruits Défendus’ Cuisine Collective and Tea Party this Sunday to celebrate the end of the fruit-harvesting season! Whether you’re a long-time pick leader, a casual volunteer or just looking to get more involved in …
Market and Baskets : Thanks For a Great Season!
The farm team would like to thank everyone for a wonderful season! Our weekly markets will resume next spring along with our summer CSA solidarity baskets. The Roulant General Store still has a few of our last crops on the shelves, including squash, potatoes, and a lot of kale (we still have 40 bushels left in the fields!). Kale is highly …