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A Trivia Triumph!

Events, Fundraising, News, Offices

Huge thanks to all who came out for a fun night of skill testing questions and fun(d)raising at our 3rd and final Trivia Night of 2014! Our quiz masters Mark & Alex hosted a record breaking 10 teams, who helped raise nearly $900 for the Roulant. Congratulations to the evening’s winners! 1st place – Nicolas Cage 2nd place – Quizlamic State 3rd …

Shop at the Roulant Holiday Fair!

Events, Food, News, Offices, Volunteering - Personal

Do you love local, handmade gifts as much as we do? We thought so! Come on down to the Roulant on and check out potential holiday gifts while nibbling on Roulant-made gingerbread cookies. You can also have a cup of tea made from the herbs we harvested from our urban agriculture gardens! What: Mama-made biscotti, cycling enthusiasts tees, ceramics, ornaments, jewelry, …

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Highlights of the Harvest Gala

Events, Food, Fundraising, Seniors, Senneville Farm, Video

What an incredible evening we spent together on October 23. We feasted on a delicious harvest meal, celebrated the Roulant’s community and the intergenerational dance party continued late into the night! The Harvest Gala was a sold out event with over 300 supporters, volunteers and clients in attendance. A special thank you to everyone who bought clients for our client-members …

General Store Holiday Fair: Crafter Call-Out

Events, Fundraising, Offices

Calling all knitters, bakers, soap makers and conservers! Santropol Roulant will be hosting a Holiday Craft Fair on November 29 from 11am to 5pm at our building. 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 volunteers to come sell their goodies free of …

That’s Right, Trivia Night – Fall Edition!

Events, Fundraising

Is your trivial knowledge not proving to be the ideal conversation-starter you had hoped it to be? Come share your frivolous fun facts and put them to good use! What: The Roulant is hosting a Trivia Night Fun(d)raiser! When: Wednesday Nov. 12th from 7:30 to 9:30pm (doors open at 7pm) Where: Santropol Roulant (111 Roy east, corner Coloniale) Cost: $10/person, …

Sneak Peak of the Harvest Gala

Events, Fundraising

The menu for the Harvest Gala has been top secret… until now! Here are is a taster of the delights being served tomorrow night. There will be handmade dumplings with squash, mushrooms and beet greens. Armel and the kitchen volunteers have made blinis to go with the artisanal gravlax from les Volailles et Gibiers Fernando. Last but not least, we will …

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Harvest Gala 2014!

Events

Santropol Roulant is happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for our annual fundraising Gala. Help us to achieve our fundraising goal of $20,000 by purchasing a ticket and inviting your friends to celebrate with us! The Gala in 2 minutes! If you’ve only got two minutes, take a look at our promotional video and share it with …

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Roulant General Store Launch!

Events, Food, Kitchen

Ever wished the Roulant mini-market were there for you all week long? Do you want to taste the delicious preserves being canned right here? Or take home a portion of our healthy meals for your own dinner? Well, it’s all coming together; at the Opening of the Roulant General Store, right in the Roulant offices!   What: Join us for a …

Gala Ticket Sales: We Need Your Help!

Communications, Events, Food, Fundraising

Santropol Roulant’s Harvest Gala fundraiser is coming up soon  – October 23rd – and we need your help selling tickets. Invite your friends, share on social media, put up posters, tell your Mom & Dad, help us in in your own way to spread the word! Even if people cannot attend but would like to purchase a ticket for one of our meals-on-wheels client-members …

Volunteers wanted: Ambassadors

Events, Meals-on-Wheels, Volunteering - Personal

This fall, we are actively recruiting enthusiastic and attentive volunteers for our next intergenerational event, but also for volunteer fairs and other community activities. If you have a good understanding and knowledge of our programs, you could help represent us at volunteer fairs, community events, and other activities. Whether you are interested in volunteering or need more information, please contact Ben by …

Community Farm Day

Agriculture, Events, Senneville Farm, Volunteering - Personal

Join us on our annual Community Farm Day, that will take place on September 27th, and get to know Santropol Roulant’s periurban farm and main gardening site located in Senneville in the West Island. Expect some fresh air, bird calls and dirt under your nails! What: The day includes a farm tour and a gardening session in order to give a …