Only a few weeks left before the event of the summer, Rue Fermier! As a community celebration, we wish to offer you an opportunity to be behind the scenes as a volunteer. Small reminder: When: July 19th between 4pm and 9pm Where: 111 rue Roy east, on Roy street between Coloniale and De Bullion Who: The Roulant community, neighbours, partners, friends …
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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 …
Rue Fermier Save the Date
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 …