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W. O. resident Explores Creativity and Mental Health on 3/22/21

Join West Orange Resident Lynette Sheard Every Monday via Zoom for an Exploration of Art, Creativity and Mental Health

VIRTUAL GROUP - JOIN US MONDAYs at 5 p.m. Host Lynette Sheard, 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 March 22, Ms. Sheard's special guest will be Nicolette Lynch. Nicolette is a first-generation Jamaican American actor. Born in Newark, NJ with strong roots that extend to St. Ann, Jamaica, she proudly refers to herself as a "Jersey Girl by way of the Islands." Nicolette’s performance credits include theatre, film, and television. Her on-camera work has been featured on networks such as Amazon Prime, Investigation Discovery, BRIC TV, and more. Theatrically, Nicolette has been seen breathing life into characters on stages in NYC & Regionally. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (with a minor in Creative Writing) from Drew University.
Fun Fact: Nicolette also spent two years on the high seas as an Entertainment Host/Performer with Disney Cruise Line. During that time, she performed live for approximately 2,500 guests on a weekly basis!
Nicolette's motto is "NEVER give up; just find another way!" In addition to acting, Nicolette is also a Teaching Artist, Director, Writer, and serves as the Managing Director for Yendor Theatre Company in Newark, NJ. To learn more about Nicolette and to keep up with all of her adventures, follow her on Instagram: @NikkiNikSoSweet or visit her website at www.nicolettelynch.com.
Actress & Teaching Artist #NEVERgiveup www.nicolettelynch.com

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To contact Ms. Sheard email: lsheard@mhanj.org

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