Landing Strong

04/28/2026

Thanks to our Community Connections team yesterday morning for some gentle restorative yoga stretching with Jen and Catharine followed by some Latin dancing with Miranda.

What a perfect way to start the week!

Thanks to the support of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for the ongoing support of our Community Connections.

04/28/2026

We are all smiles in showing our support of our partners at Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia! Tim Hortons is donating sales of Smile Cookies to local charities, and the Mental Health Foundation is a recipient. Cookies are available now until May 3rd!

04/25/2026

Making new friends at the First Responder Wellness Symposium in Kentville this morning!

04/24/2026

Weekly Reflections - A Side of Tom Cruise - *|https://mailchi.mp/landingstrong.com/a-side-of-tom-cruise|*

04/17/2026

Weekly Reflections - Honouring the Body We're In - *|https://mailchi.mp/landingstrong.com/honouring-the-body-were-in|*

04/16/2026

We’re proud to once again partner with the Veteran Farm Project’s food basket program, bringing Veterans who are facing food insecurity fresh in-season produce this summer.

If you’re a Veteran who would benefit from this program, or if you’re a First Responder experiencing food insecurity, please connect with Charlie at chayes@landingstrong.com.

04/14/2026

Landing Strong Meet the Team Series!

Meet Deborah Eaton, our Director of Corporate Services.

Lovingly known as "Deb" to us at Landing Strong, Deb brings more than 25 years' experience supporting organizations with her expertise. Quietly working behind the scenes, she has helped us at Landing Strong as we continue to grow. Deb has been with us for just under three years, but it is hard to imagine Landing Strong without her now.

Deb keeps life well-balanced with fiber arts, quilting, reading, time outdoors, and travelling the world with her husband, Tom. Her adult children and grandchildren are what makes Deb smile the most.

Thank you, Deb, for the work you do to support our community.

04/11/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to Chef Randi, a member of our community, who joined us to lead a Community Connections session making crepes together.

Community Connections is a creative and interactive program which creates opportunities to connect, share skills, and enjoy time together. Visit www.landingstrong.com/programs to see the program schedule and how to join us.

Thanks again to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for the ongoing support of Community Connections.

We have received emails asking for the recipe, and Chef Randi has shared it with us below. Enjoy!

Crepes with Lemon Curd by Chef Randi

Step 1: Randi’s Lemon Curd:

Ingredients:
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
¾ cup sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
6 lemons (zested + juiced)
Pinch of salt

Directions:
Set up a double boiler (a bowl over gently simmering water). In the bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, eggs, yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Continue whisking over the simmering water for about 12–16 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and whisk another minute (Optional: strain to remove zest). Cover the surface with plastic wrap while cooling to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate up to one week.
Randi includes whole eggs for a lighter, fluffier curd—and it freezes beautifully (even works as a no-churn sorbet!)

Step 2: Ingredients for Crepes

1 cup 150g all-purpose flour
2 tbsp white sugar
Pinch salt
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp melted butter, cooled to room temp
Neutral oil for cooking[GR5.1]

Directions for Crepes:
Mix dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Set aside. Whisk all wet ingredients in a medium bowl until well incorporated. Add the wet ingredients to the dry all at once and whisk until smooth. The batter can be used immediately but is best if rested for 15-20 minutes.

Heat non-stick pan over medium low heat (burner mark 4) for at least 5 minutes to ensure even heat distribution. Pour small amount of neutral oil into pan, then wipe it with a paper towel over the entire surface of the pan to coat evenly. Let this heat for another 30 seconds, then ladle a scoop of crepe batter into the centre of the pan. Swirl pan slowly to distribute the batter into an even, thin layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then use a silicon spatula to flip the crepe. Cook another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Plate crepe by placing fresh fruits, coulis, curds, or anything you enjoy on the top half of the crepe. You can then fold the bottom half up and accentuate and decorate any way you like.

04/10/2026

Weekly Reflections - Courage from the Cupboard - *|https://mailchi.mp/landingstrong.com/courage-from-the-cupboard|*

04/08/2026

Landing Strong’s Meet the Team Series

Meet Kate Stanley, RCT-C

With more than 20 years in emergency services as a paramedic and 911 dispatcher, Kate now brings compassion to her work as a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C).

Supporting first responders and those navigating trauma, stress, and life transitions requires a steadiness that is second nature for Kate.

Kate's shares:
I know how much courage it takes to reach out for support. It’s a privilege to walk alongside people as they move forward in their journey through improved wellness and mental health.

We’re grateful to have Kate as part of the Landing Strong team.

04/03/2026

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04/03/2026