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 …
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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 …
McGill Students on Wheels Needs Your Help!
McGill Students on Wheels is a student association from McGill University that helps recruit volunteers on campus to help with our meals-on-wheels program. On Wednesday Sept 30th, Santropol Roulant will be hosting an introductory session for new volunteers who want to get involved. If you are a McGill student looking to volunteer in the community sector, meet new people, and …
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Official Invitation to the Harvest Moon Gala
The Harvest Moon Gala Come dance the night away among friends of all generations at our Harvest Moon Gala. Join us to celebrate the abundance of the season in style at our biggest fundraising event of the year. This classy event will be held on Thursday October 29 as of 6:30pm under the harvest moon. The evening will include a gourmet …
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Projection du film “Queen of the Sun”
Projection du film “Queen of the Sun” Oui, nous sommes déjà au préambule de l’automne et la brise commence à se rafraîchir, mais il n’est pas trop tard pour un cinéma sous les étoiles! Le collectif d’apiculture vous invite cordialement à une projection du film “Queen of the Sun” sur la terrasse du Santropol Roulant. Où : 111, Roy Est, …
Film Screening “Queen of the Sun”
Film Screening “Queen of the Sun” Yes, fall is approaching and the weather is cooling down, but it’s not too late for cinema under the stars! Santropol Roulant’s Beekeeping Collective cordially invites you to a projection of the movie “Queen of the Sun” on our outdoor terrace. Where: 111, Roy Est, on the terrace When: Septembre 24, 8:00 p.m. Cost: 5$ …
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Canning 101: Fruit Ketchup!
Presenting a brand new canning workshop: Fruit Ketchup! Spend an evening with us in the Santropol Roulant community kitchen and learn the ropes of canning. Safe water-bath canning will be demystified and delicious Quebecois-style fruit ketchup will be made. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of canning in a hands-on way! The same technique can be used …
Tomatothon September 9th!
Do you love canning? Or want to try it for the first time? If you miss canning tomatoes with your Nonna, love local, organic produce and despise wasting, or simply enjoy a good hard day’s work, then come on out to our first ever Tomatothon! We will blanch, peel, simmer and can tomatoes for 12 hours! Who knows how many jars we’ll fill! …
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Eat, Think, Vote: Event & Discussion
This election season, individuals and organizations across the country are talking about food security as part of Food Secure Canada’s Eat, Think, Vote. The Roulant is joining in on the fun and will play host to one of these events on September 14. Come join other members of the community to discuss ways in which to improve the food security …
Save the date for Santropol Roulant’s 2015 Gala
We’re excited to announce the date of this year’s fundraising Gala. Mark your calendars for Thursday October 29th, 2015. It’s an event not to be missed! The Roulant invites you to yet another unforgettable evening of great music, fresh and delicious food made with local products and vegetables from our gardens, entertainment and great surprises all night long! The Gala is our most chic …
Highlights From Rue Fermier: our 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Last Thursday, the community came together to celebrate our 20th anniversary at Rue Fermier, and we could never have imagined what a beautiful evening it would turn out to be, surrounded by such a wonderful, diverse and warm-hearted group of people. We are still basking in the positive energy of the evening, putting together all of the fun bits of …