Join us for our annual intergenerational maple syrup feast during the day on the 21st of April at Érablière Charbonneau. There will be laughs, fresh air, and (hopefully) gorgeous sunshine to share just 45 minutes South of Montreal. We’re looking for volunteer support in the two following areas: Meals-on-wheels clients joining us for the event will be paired with a volunteer …
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Recipes: Incredible Indian Cuisine
This week we share recipes from the very first workshop in the Learning From our Elders series. Jitendra, meals-on-wheels client and active community member, brought his passion for cooking to our kitchen, and then to our Iron Chef competition last summer, where his intergenerational team competed with local restaurants to create delicious bouchées. These three vegetarian dishes are delicious and …
News from your friendly neighbourhood MOW
As you may already know, the Roulant prepares and delivers 100 meals per day to folks living with a loss of autonomy. But what exactly does that entail, and how can we ensure that each person receives a meal that they can actually eat and enjoy? We asked Kateri, our Meals-on-Wheels Director: How does the Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) program respond to …
Haitian Cuisine: Three Colourful Recipes
Back in June, Camille Chevalier, long-time Roulant meals-on-wheels client, taught a workshop on Haitian cooking with the assistance of his friend Witnicia. This was one of the intergenerational workshops that was part of the Learning From Our Elders series. Packed with colour and flavour, these dishes are sure to warm you up: Pork Griot, Sticky Rice and Fried Plantains.
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Recipes from our new cookbook!
In December we launched our 20th anniversary cookbook: Learning From Our Elders. This book is the result of a series of workshops held in 2015, where seniors from different cultural backgrounds shared cooking techniques, recipes and their love of food with community members. Watch this interview about the project with coordinator Léa Maude. Over the next several weeks we will share some of …
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 …
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Cookbook Launch: Learning From Our Elders
Santropol Roulant is excited to announce the launch of our new cookbook: Learning From Our Elders, this Monday December 14, from 5 to 7 pm. This book celebrates 20 years of Santropol Roulant by compiling stories and recipes shared by our clients and community. We had the opportunity to gather these experiences with a series of intergenerational cooking workshops. Over the past several months, …
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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 …
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 …
Invitation to our Intergenerational Outing
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 …
Price Change & Sliding Scale!
On September 1st, 2015, our meal price rose to $5.50. This increase of $1 is the first since 2010! Also launching this September, we’re thrilled to be introducing a sliding scale for our Meals-on-Wheels program this fall! Modeled after our successful community supported agriculture (CSA) basket sliding scale, the Roulant is working to better reflect the diverse financial realities of our …
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South American intergenerational cooking workshop
There are still is a few spots open for our next intergenerational cooking workshop! Next Monday, José and Alice will present a workshop on 100% South American recipes. On the menu: empanadas al horno, ensaladita fresca and alfajores de dulche de leche. Come cook and eat with us to the sound of Argentine music! When: Monday August 3rd, from 6 …