Every Spring, an intergenerational delegation of Santropol’s community members heads out for our annual Sugar Shack outing. This year was no exception as we drove to Mont-Saint-Grégoire on the south shore of Montreal in an uncertain, but forgiving weather. We do this because we strongly believe in reinforcing social inclusion and providing a sense of belonging to everyone through social …
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Seedlings sale 2018 at Cultivons le Plateau
Did you know that the month of May is the one about urban agriculture? For several years now, it is organized as part of Cultiver Montreal and the Day of the Bee with Alternatives and the House of Friendship. Associated with Miel Montreal, the Santropol Roulant brings you Cultivons Le Plateau, a great fair where you can come and get everything …
Vegan Cheese Workshop!
We’re excited to present the second workshop in our new kitchen workshop series. 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 evening of vegan cheesemaking at …
2018 AGM: Accessibility and Governance
On March 29th, the Roulant community gathered for it’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). In total, 124 people joined their voices, including voting members (clients, volunteers, and donors) and non-voting guests, neighbours, friends to choose new members for the board of directors. This gathering was especially special as it was our first community event with our newly built elevator. Last AGM, …
Save the Date – Santrovélo Spring Bike Tuneup – May 19th!
On Saturday, May 19th, SantroVélo (our community bike shop) will hold its annual spring Tune-Up event. This is a great chance to come and get your bike fixed while supporting the Roulant! When: Saturday, May 19th from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Where: In the alley next to the Roulant at 111 Roy East At this event, volunteer bike mechanics offer a basic check-up (brakes, shifting, bottom bracket, …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
Official Invitation to our 2018 AGM!
Do you want to know more about our activities, meet other community members or contribute to our organizational life at the Roulant? Then join us at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) happening March 29th at 5:15pm. Who is a Santropol Roulant member? If you are reading our newsletter, you must already be a Roulant member; anyone who has volunteered, received a …