(Calendar pdf below) The 2016 meals-on-wheels calendar has arrived! Each year, we re-vamp our menu, based of survey feedback from clients, vegetable seasonality, and inspiration from our chefs and community members. We like to try a few new recipes each year, balancing vegetarian, meat and fish dishes, and tossing in a few fresh salads during the summer months. A meal …
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A Big Thank You to Our Corporate Volunteers!
Towards the end of 2015, we were fortunate to have the help of several enthusiastic and motivated corporate groups. In November, three employees from Dream came to help prepare fresh meals for our client-members. They worked as part of a crew of six volunteers to cook the meal of the day (vegetarian chili), as well as the side dishes of fruit …
Seeking Your Plastic Bags
Do you unwittingly, and unwantingly, collect plastic bags until they overflow under your sink or in your cupboards? Fret not; they can have a second and even a third life. During meal deliveries, we sometimes have to leave our fresh and delicious meals at our client’s doors, hanging in plastic bags. You see where this is going, eh? Please bring your extra plastic bags to the …
Holiday Magic: an Intergenerational Gathering
The Intergenerational Holiday Brunch Last Thursday, December 10th, we had the joy of hosting our clients, volunteers, and friends at the Roulant’s annual holiday brunch. In a room decorated with snow flake, stars, and garlands, over 120 guests participated in the most popular event that our Meals-on-Wheels program offers. The menu included lots of favorites and delights such as meat pie, turkey, home made …
A Big Thank You to our Friends From InterNations
On Tuesday Dec 8th, our friends from InterNations Montreal, an organization that helps expatriates to feel at home while abroad, held an end of year holiday party and fundraising raffle for Santropol Roulant. Not only are we fortunate to have their help with our kitchen and meal delivery shifts once per month, but their support with such third party fundraising …
Meals-on-Wheels Stories – Donate this December!
As the city is gently covered in its winter coat, we wish to share the daily reality of two meals-on-wheels clients. These two stories are examples of the many narratives that we hear each day, and highlight the impact that you can have in meeting the essential needs of those living with a loss of autonomy and in social isolation. …
It’s Truly Better to Give Than to Receive
Looking for a way to give back over the holidays? Come give us a hand in the kitchen or helping deliver meals throughout December and early January. No matter if you’re available for just one day or several, we would love to have you! Ask us about family volunteering opportunities too! As a reminder, the meals-on-wheels schedule runs from Monday …
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Volunteer at the Intergenerational Holiday Brunch
‘Twas the 10th of December and right about noon, clients gathered round the Roulant, with a friend and a soup spoon. The Holiday Brunch is the most coveted event of the year for many of our meals-on-wheels clients. This yearly tradition gathers our intergenerational community for a holiday feast, complete with choral music, good company, and holiday warmth and generosity. What: We’re …
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Carolling for Clients
This year, the Roulant is organizing 8 small groups of carollers, one for each of our delivery areas. Please join us to bring intergenerational joy through music for our first ever carolling activity. No musical background required, just your enjoyment and good cheer. We will organize transportation and provide hot chocolate, and music! When: Tuesday, December 15th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Volunteers needed: Singers and …
Transition Times
One of our core principles at Santropol Roulant is “comfort with change” – an invitation to being open to the challenges that come with change. These last few weeks have certainly given us lots of opportunities to put this in practice as we say goodbye to three of our staff members and welcome two new faces. After 10 years of …
A wonderful visit to the Biodôme
Throughout the year, the Roulant organizes various kinds of intergenerational activities, from outings to the Sugar Shack, to brunch, to yoga! These activities are important for our clients, who are often isolated and/or unable to leave their homes alone. They are just as important to our staff and volunteers, who benefit greatly from shared moments with our clients, and the …
Corporate Volunteering: Thanks Foresters and Edelman!
The month of October has been a busy one, with many new volunteers helping out at the Roulant. Recently we were fortunate enough to have the help of two corporate groups, Foresters and Edelman, who came to assist us in the kitchen and out in the community delivering meals. On October 17th, a team of volunteers from Foresters helped us to prepare, …