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Fall 5 à 7: Free tasting of our catering menu

Catering, Events, Food Preservation

We invite you to a 5 à 7 tasting and community event on November 10th. The Roulant is excited to introduce our newest catering menu and offer samples of our delicious preserves. When: Thursday November 10th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Where: Second Floor, Santropol Roulant, 111 rue Roy est Cost: Free! Come sample from both the Fall and Winter catering menu and a try variety of …

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What Awaits You at the Enchanted Garden Gala

Events, Fundraising

The Enchanted Garden Gala is fast approaching. Here’s a sneak peek at what to look forward to on October 27th! The Menu This year our menu uses food to communicate the work we do here at the Roulant. Each delicious food station will represent different programs: a selection of tasty bites from our catering menu; a few favourites from our Meals-on-Wheels client menu; scrumptious bites …

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Enchanted Garden Gala: We Need Your Help!

Events, Fundraising, Volunteering - Personal

We’re looking for volunteers to help out at our Enchanted Garden Gala, coming up on October 27th. The Gala is Santropol Roulant’s biggest fundraising event of the year, and volunteers are key to making it a success! Last year 70 volunteers came out to support the organization and celebrate with the community. The 2015 Gala brought together over 300 guests and raised over …

A cozy gathering: 2016 fall community lunch

Events, Meals-on-Wheels, Volunteering - Personal

Earlier in September, the Santropol Roulant team hosted a fall community lunch for our clients and volunteers. The event was a wonderful opportunity for generations connect and share. The kitchen team prepared a delicious apple-themed menu; Louis and Wilfred provided soothing musical accompaniment. It was a very lovely occasion, complete with flowers from the farm, great conversation, and lots of apples! Thank you to all …

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Looking Back at Community Farm Day 2016

Agriculture, Events, Senneville Farm

This past weekend, the Santropol Roulant farm team was pleased to host the annual Community Farm Day in Senneville. Visitors were able to come and learn more about our 3-acre farm through tours and games. It was great to welcome people of all ages in the fields and share the freshly harvested veggies during the potluck lunch! The Roulant farm supports the production of fresh vegetables for our kitchen …

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Official invitation to Enchanted Garden Gala

Events, Fundraising

You are officially invited to Santropol Roulant’s Enchanted Garden Gala! Come enjoy an enchanted evening full of mystery and delights including live entertainment and gourmet bites. The 2016 Fundraising Gala is a chance to eat, drink and be merry, while supporting the work of the Roulant. It will be a night to remember! What: Enchanted Garden Gala – food, festivities, …

Rental & catering: Plan your next event at the Roulant

Catering, Events, Fundraising, Local

Dear event planners, Did you know that the Roulant offers affordable rental and catering services? They are perfect for conferences, workshops, film projections, yoga classes, annual general meetings, or 5 à 7 events with your colleagues! The services are offered from Monday to Sunday – 8:00 am to 9:00 pm as part of our autofinancing activities. Using our services is another great way to support the …

Community Farm Day – new date announced!

Agriculture, Events, Senneville Farm

Update: We have excellent news for all of you who have been anxiously waiting for a chance to visit our farm: our rescheduled annual Community Farm Day is confirmed for September 17. Join us for a day on the land and get to know Santropol Roulant’s periurban farm in Senneville. The day will include a farm tour, a potluck, and …

Beekeeping Collective Hosts Screening of La Reine Malade

Beekeeping Collective, Events

Santropol Roulant’s Beekeeping Collective cordially invites you to a projection of La Reine Malade (the Ailing Queen). The film focuses on Anicet Desrochers, a Quebecois beekeeper and international authority on sustainable agriculture. The director, Pascal Sanchez, captured the work of passionate artisans in the quest to understand colony collapse and the effects it will have on beekeeping. Watch the trailer …

Seeking Volunteers for Community Lunch

Events, Volunteering - Personal

Calling out to all our lovely volunteers! We will be hosting a Fall community lunch for our Meals-on-Wheels client-members and would love your help. We are looking for gentle hosts, drivers/passengers, decoration aficionados and of course kitchen volunteers to make this gathering as warm and inviting as possible. The event will take place at Santropol Roulant, 111 rue Roy Est, on Thursday September …

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Save the date: The Roulant’s Gala!

Events, Fundraising

Correction: The date for the Annual Fundraising Gala is now October 27th. Please update your calendars. We look forward to seeing you all at this lovely magical evening! Come dance the night away to live music, devour a spectacular meal and support the Roulant’s work, all at once. Our chefs will prepare delicious food filled with locally sourced products. Live bands and …

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Looking Back at Rue Fermier: Our 21st Anniversary

Events

Above photos by Alison Slattery Last Thursday, hundreds of clients, volunteers, supporters, staff and neighbours joined together to celebrate Santropol Roulant’s 21st anniversary. Complete with a community picnic and BBQ, live music, workshops, and tours of the organization, Rue Fermier was a fantastic success. (More photos below.) This event was more than a celebration – it was an opportunity to …