SantroVélo, our community bike shop, will open the 2nd Saturday of each month from 4 to 7pm to welcome people who identify as female or transgender. This is an opportunity for women and transgender folks to feel empowered in a space traditionally defined as masculine. If you self-identify as such, you are invited to come work on your bike, lend a hand or …
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Intergenerational Sugar Shack Outing
Winter doesn’t seem to want to end so we have a solution to bring some warmth to your April… our annual Sugar Shack outing! It is a intergenerational celebration not to be missed. In addition to the delicious meal, we will be in the charming company of Santropol Roulant clients, volunteers and staff! When: Thursday, April 24th from 10am to …
Annual General Meeting on March 27th!
Don’t miss out on the governance event of the year! Santropol Roulant’s Annual General Meeting is more than an annual discussion about our hopes and dreams, our successes and misses, it’s a chance for our members to dig into the work we did in 2013 and our plans for 2014. However, most importantly, it is an opportunity for you to …
1st Gardening Workshop of the season: Indoor Seedling!
Believe it or not, Santropol Roulant is already gearing up for the next gardening season! And what’s the secret ingredient for next season’s success? Good indoor seedlings of course! You are invited to an indoor seedling workshop. Come and learn how to start your own seedlings and you’ll even take a seedling or two (or more!) home! Please note that the same workshop …
That’s Right, Trivia Night!
After a hit series of Trivia Nights in 2013, we’re bringing back this evening of frivolously-fun-facts in 2014. Quiz masters Mark and Naomi will be challenging you with questions of all kinds, so get your team together, grab your trusty thinking cap, and put all that trivial knowledge to good use! What: The Roulant is hosting our 1st Trivia Night …
Film Screening & Discussion: Tonight!
We’re excited to announce our upcoming film screening featuring two short films that explore some of the realities of being a senior. Amplifying Voices (bilingual) is a series of mini videos made by volunteers and features Roulant meals-on-wheels clients. After the film, we’ll discuss the videos and have a Q&A with the participants. The second film, Un jour ou l’autre (with English subtitles) focuses on a Quebecois …
Holiday Recap & Photos!
The holidays are an especially joyful, festive and bustling time of year at Santropol Roulant! The Annual Intergenerational Holiday Brunch was once again a great success. We welcomed more than 100 members (clients, volunteers, staff, donors and board members) into our office for good food, good cheer and good music (courtesy of McGill’s oldest acapella group, Tonal Ecstasy). Thanks also to …
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Reggae Jamdown
Join us for a second annual Reggae Jamdown Fundraiser at Blizzarts, featuring DJs Signal Smoke and Major Trees spinning exclusively Roots Reggae. When : Saturday November 30th doors open at 8pm Where: Blizzarts, 3956 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Cost: $8 Don’t miss this chance to dance, party, and support Santropol Roulant. Bring all your friends it’s going to be fuuun! Many thanks …
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2013 Intergenerational Holiday Brunch
Twas the 12th December, and all in a bunch, Gathered clients and volunteers, for the Roulant Holiday Brunch! Join us for the Intergenerational Holiday Brunch, an afternoon of delicious food, live music and good company! When: Thursday, Dec 12th from 11:00am-2:30pm Where: Santropol Roulant (111 Roy E.) How: Sign up for a volunteer shift in order to attend this year’s …
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Whisky Tasting: A taste of Speyside
Our final tasting event of 2013 is coming up on November 7th, featuring once again our talented friends from Ouidram. Find out why the Speyside Region of the Scottish Highlands has the highest concentration of whisky distilleries and how surprisingly diverse the region is. We will taste four single malts accompanied by delicious appetizers prepared in the Santropol Roulant kitchen. When: November 7th, 6:30pm Where: Santropol …
One Night Stand with Monkland Tavern
Join us on December 8th when we get up close and personal with the Monkland Tavern. Come out to eat a wonderful meal in the company of friends of the Roulant. You get a great night on the town, happy tastebuds, and the heart-warming satisfaction of knowing that the Monkland Tavern has pledged to donate a percentage of proceeds from …
Trivia Night Round 3: Tonight!
After an intense 2nd round this summer, our popular Trivia Night returns for an autumn edition! 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 its 3rd Trivia Night! When: Oct 24th from 7:30 to …