On October 12th, the Roulant team hosted the Autumn Feast, a special intergenerational gathering and celebration of our community of Meals-on-Wheels clients. It was a delightful evening of laughter, delicious food, and heartfelt conversations! This event wouldn’t have been possible without the participation of our dear clients, whose smiles and camaraderie added a wonderful touch to the evening, making it …
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Saturday DIY day
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves? If you’re a hands-on kind of person who loves a good DIY project, you are going to like this. We’re thrilled to invite volunteers of all skill levels to join us on Saturday November 4th for a DIY project. When? Saturday, November 4, 2023 Where? Santropol Roulant, 111 Roy Street East, MontrealRequired …
Invitation to the Volunteer Halloween Party
As Halloween creeps around the corner, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers who have helped the community throughout the year. Your hard work and commitment have truly made a difference in the lives of many, and we couldn’t be more thankful. To express our appreciation, you are invited to a Halloween Thank You Bash …
Celebrating Storytelling
In late September, 70 people gathered together for Santropol Roulant’s first ever storytelling event, Récits du Roulant. Our headlining storytellers included Chris Godsall, co-founder of the Roulant; Frankie Traichel, current farm co-coordinator; Ren Nilsson, author of The Southern Wall: The Art of Engagement at Santropol Roulant and professor in social innovation; and Jonathan Lebire, co-founder of Comm-Un. They shared heartwarming …
Community Farm Day: Garlic Planting
Frankie, Noah, and Russell are inviting you to the upcoming Community Farm Day! It is time for the next generation of garlic to take over, so be ready for a fun day of garlic planting at the Senneville farm. Come lend a hand and enjoy the serenity of the farm during the fall season with a potluck picnic lunch and …
Open-mic event on Terrasses Roy
In line with our efforts to make Terrasses Roy friendly space, we want to liven the Friday Hangs and give everyone the opportunity to share a song, a poem, or hidden talent during an open mic on Friday, September 22nd. When: Friday, September 22nd 2023, from 4pm to 6pm during the Friday Hang Where: Terrasses Roy (in front of Santropol Roulant at …
Nachos & Volunteers: A Successful 5@7
On a sunny day in mid-August, the Meals-on-Wheels team welcomed volunteers on the Roulant rooftop for a celebratory 5@7 complete with nachos and wholesome conversations. It was a beautiful opportunity for volunteers, new and old, to meet fellow members of the community. It was also Jude’s first 5@7 as a member of the team. He had lovely reflections on the …
Sunshine on your plate for the Festive Meal
As fall approaches, we want to taste warm weather, spice, and mint tea… On Friday, September 22nd, we will be serving a festive meal with Moroccan flavours to brighten your weekly meal rotation. Dear clients, make sure to get your orders in, preferably 48 hours before the date! Call us at (514) 284-9335
Récits du Roulant: A Storytelling Event
You’re invited to an exciting new Santropol Roulant themed storytelling event. We have some very special guests, as well as an opportunity for you to get involved. Read on for more info and to RSVP: What: Stories of the Roulant! Our headlining storytellers include Chris Godsall, co-founder of the Roulant; Frankie Traichel, current farm co-coordinator; Ren Nilsson, author of The …
Beekeeping Collective Film Screening
The Santropol Roulant Beekeeping Collective, a group of dedicated volunteers working together to take care of the beehives on the rooftop, invites you to join them for a free film screening of the documentary Honeyland on Friday, August 18. This award-winning Oscar-nominated Macedonian film with French subtitles was released in 2019 and follows the last female bee-hunter in Europe along …
All Your Friday Hang Questions, Answered
Did you know the Terrasses Roy are the place to be on Friday evenings? After six weeks of hosting the new Kiosque alimentaire / Friday Hang, the new Roulant initiative is gaining momentum, with more and more people showing up each week to hang out, buy vegetables & fresh eggs, enjoy a bowl of soup and share their appreciation. But …
Community Farm Day: Power Weed!
Frankie, Noah and Russell invite you to come get your hands dirty for the third Community Farm Day of the summer on Friday, August 25th! The theme of the day : weeds, weeds, weeds! While we are an organization that loves plants of all stripes, there are some that we would rather see in the compost pile than in the fields. The day promises …