The Annual General Meeting (AGM) this year will take place on Thursday March 31, 2016, starting at 5:15pm, and you are all invited! Don’t miss the most important governance event of the year! Here is your Official Invitation! Also, take a look at the Meeting’s Agenda. The AGM is much more than an annual discussion about our hopes and dreams, …
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Job Offer: Community Event Planning Internship
If creating a well-organised celebration of intergenerational connections and delicious food sounds like your idea of the best summer job ever, we have good news for you! Santropol Roulant is hiring a student to organise our annual celebration of our vibrant community, coming up in July. Please note that, to apply, you must be a full time student and intend …
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2016 AGM: CALLING ALL CANDIDATES!
Are you a member of the Roulant? Would you like to further your involvement in the Roulant by joining the Board of Directors? Submit your application to run for election at our next Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday March 31st, 2016! During the AGM, members of the Roulant – that is, anyone who has been a client, volunteer, staff …
You’re Invited: New Catering Menu & Venue Launch
You’re invited to come sample our new seasonal catering menu and check out our great & green rental space! Join us for the official launch of our new catering menu on February 18th, 2016. It will take the form of a 5 à 7 and it’s a great opportunity to come visit the Roulant, taste our winter menu, check out …
Rentals & Catering: what’s new at the Roulant?
Did you know that the Roulant has a beautiful and diverse space for rent? Our second floor is ideal for conferences, workshops, or retreats! In addition, we’re thrilled to meet your full needs by offering an in-house catering service. Here’s what’s new in these two exciting initiatives: Space and taste: Improvements for the new year! 2015 was a year full of improvements …
Holiday Magic: an Intergenerational Gathering
The Intergenerational Holiday Brunch Last Thursday, December 10th, we had the joy of hosting our clients, volunteers, and friends at the Roulant’s annual holiday brunch. In a room decorated with snow flake, stars, and garlands, over 120 guests participated in the most popular event that our Meals-on-Wheels program offers. The menu included lots of favorites and delights such as meat pie, turkey, home made …
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Cookbook Launch: Learning From Our Elders
Santropol Roulant is excited to announce the launch of our new cookbook: Learning From Our Elders, this Monday December 14, from 5 to 7 pm. This book celebrates 20 years of Santropol Roulant by compiling stories and recipes shared by our clients and community. We had the opportunity to gather these experiences with a series of intergenerational cooking workshops. Over the past several months, …
Invitation: Holiday Food & Craft Fair this Weekend!
It’s time to prepare your gift lists and holiday menus; the second edition of the Holiday Food & Craft Fair is coming up this weekend! What: Locally-made food or hand-crafted wonders for sale, gingerbread cookies and tea for all! When: Saturday December 5th, 1-6pm Where: 111 Roy East You’ll find exquisite treats and treasures like cakes, cookies, cider, ceramic pieces, soaps, …
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Volunteer at the Intergenerational Holiday Brunch
‘Twas the 10th of December and right about noon, clients gathered round the Roulant, with a friend and a soup spoon. The Holiday Brunch is the most coveted event of the year for many of our meals-on-wheels clients. This yearly tradition gathers our intergenerational community for a holiday feast, complete with choral music, good company, and holiday warmth and generosity. What: We’re …
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 …
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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… …