Mental Health Assoc. Explores Art & Creativity - Zoom in 11/16/20

VIRTUAL GROUP - JOIN US MONDAYs at 5 p.m. Host Lynette Sheard, a West Orange resident and Director of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey's New Jersey Mental Health Players, explores mental health and creativity every week, through insightful interactive discussion and an interview with a special guest from the performing arts community. Zoom in or watch on Facebook Live on the Mental Health Association in New Jersey's Facebook Page for an excellent opportunity to gain valuable information and share collective wellness tips for maintaining emotional well-being. Zoom Meeting ID: 845 9463 4675 Password: 959767 (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84594634675?pwd=Wi9HdWVBYnBaRXdtanZBZFMxN0VIUT09)

On Monday, November 16, Ms. Sheard's guest will be Jan Carden. Mr. Carden is a retired fine arts teacher having served for more than 45 years in the Newark Public School System, primarily at Arts High School for more than 30 of those years. He taught painting, drawing, ceramics and art history.

Mr. Carden is also an actor, appearing in numerous commercials, industrials and a theatrical film. He has performed in regional theatre, appearing in Ragtime, Pirates of Penzance, Aida, Children of Eden, and Our Town, among others.

Mr. Carden has been singing for many years, and is known for his melodious baritone voice and intimate soft jazz vocal style. He has performed locally, regionally and internationally to rave reviews. His cd entitled Free and Easy is available on many sites and at performance venues. Visit his website Jancarden.com for further information.