Mark your calendars! The community appreciation event of the year, Rue Fermier, is coming up and we are taking this party to the next level! On July 19th, the gardens from the rooftop to the Terrasse Roy, the veggie market and the bike shop will be at their best to welcome you and your friends/family to celebrate. We are especially …
Round table & 5-7: Urban agriculture, what are the benefits for the environment?
On the occasion of World Environment Day, we wish to address in particular the environmental benefits of urban agriculture in the form of a round table followed by a 5-7. WHAT? The round table will discuss with practitioners and researchers the role and effect of urban agriculture in the urban environment. There will be a 5-7 with small bites prepared by …
Volunteer Call-Out – Summer Celebration Picnic
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 Terrasse on Thursday June 28th, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The event is intended to bring together our meals-on-wheels community for a day of sunshine (hopefully!) and yummy food, with a special focus on providing our client-members …
Sugar Shack Outing
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …