Last week we enjoyed a wonderful evening with our supporters at the Harvest Moon Gala. With a delicious buffet of delicacies from the fields to the sea, bands that got us up dancing, and the warm and generous presence of many friends and community members, this was certainly a night to remember. A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Gala and helped …
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Attention Food Artisans & Makers
Calling bakers, mushroom growers & soap makers! Santropol Roulant will be hosting a Holiday Food Fair on December 5th. Home-made delights will be available to purchase in a festive atmosphere complete with gingerbread cookies and tea to warm your body and soul. We invite dedicated crafty & food making volunteers to come sell their goodies free of charge. We have the tables …
The Return of Trivia Night
We are gearing up for the return of Trivia Night at Santropol Roulant, and we’ve got some exciting new prizes to be won by the 1st and 2nd place teams: – 6 Improv Smackdown tickets for improvisational comedy at Montreal Improv http://www.montrealimprov.com/ – 6 tickets to enter an escape room at A/Maze Montreal, an Escape Game, http://amazemontreal.com/ Join us for an …
Movie Screening – Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
McGill Students on Wheels will be hosting a Moo-vie screening of the documentary Cowspiracy at Santropol Roulant. This film explores the animal agriculture industry and climate change. According to the filmmakers, animal agriculture is responsible for eighteen percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, more than the combined exhaust from transportation. When: Thursday Nov 5th, doors at 7:00pm, screening begins at …
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Baking and Tea with Les Fruits Défendus
Interested in baking and eating apple pie and apple crumble, taking home some apple butter and chatting with your favorite fruit lovers? Then come to Les Fruits Défendus’ Cuisine Collective and Tea Party this Sunday to celebrate the end of the fruit-harvesting season! Whether you’re a long-time pick leader, a casual volunteer or just looking to get more involved in …
Countdown to the Harvest Moon Gala!
Drum roll please! The Harvest Moon Gala is coming up on Thursday October 29th: just one week away! If you haven’t picked up your ticket yet, now is the time to do so. We’re counting on your support! To purchase tickets, swing by the office or buy online: Attending the Harvest Moon Gala is definitely about having fun, but it’s also a …
Sneak Peek of the Harvest Moon Gala
On October 29th, the Roulant will be holding it’s magnificant annual gala, and here are some details to get you excited! On the Menu The Roulant kitchen is getting ready to prepare a great feast, with delicious produce from our gardens as well as: Guinea foul, Home-made pizzas, Gravlax, Oysters, Brownies, and more! Entertainment and Dancing Our musical guests will keep you dancing until the morning …
Deep Democracy Training Opportunity
Our partners at CoResolve, Aftab and Sera, will be offering 2 days of training about Deep Democracy at the end of October! All the details below: CoResolve: Deep Democracy Training for Leaders When: Mon Oct 26 (9am-5pm) and Tues 27 (9am-noon) Where: Santropol Roulant Loft Space – 111 Roy East, Montreal QC Cost: Full Registration: $700, Non-profit rate: $350 Longtime …
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Harvest Moon Gala: Volunteers Requested
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at our annual Gala coming up on October 29th. We particularly need volunteers to help with the following tasks: – pre-event setup – driver / buddy for Meals-on-Wheels clients – bus person / dishwasher Please contact Ben if you’re interested in volunteering at the event. Want to get crafty and help with the decorations in …
Invitation to our Intergenerational Outing
Volunteers: Join in and help out! This October the Roulant is organizing an outing to the Biodome. Meals-on-wheels clients, volunteers and staff members will take part in this intergeneretional fall outing complete with lunch and snacks provided by our talented kitchen team. You will have the pleasure of getting to know a client more in depth while accompanying them through the …
A Day in the Life of a Honeybee
Honey bees are having their moment in the sun, as we become more aware of the enormous contribution they make to biodiversity, and of the many threats faced by bee colonies. Join members of the Santropol Roulant Beekeeping Collective for this interactive presentation and learn about why bees are so important, how their colonies work, a typical day in the …
Eat, Think, Vote, Celebrate!
Last week the Roulant hosted its first political event in recent history and we’re really proud of how it went. Around 50 people showed up to learn about different issues pertaining to food security and how they impact the lives of Montrealears and Canadians. We were lucky to have representation from four major political parties and got a chance to …