W.O. Resident's 1.25 Zoom Explores Creativity & 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, January 25, Ms. Sheard's guest will be Caitlin Knowles. Ms. Knowles is a performer and educator based in the NYC/NJ area. She graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in Dance and Theater and continue her training at Gibney and Peridance in NYC and through programs such as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Summer Teacher Training, AXIS Summer Intensive and BergenDanceMakers. Ms. Knowles has had the opportunity to perform works by José Limòn, Bill T. Jones, Nancy Lushington, Doug Varone, Marked Dance Project, Meghan Daly, David Ingram, Mei Yamanaka and Stephanie Beauchamp among others. She is happy to volunteer for the Mental Health Players and collaborates with dance companies to create accessible and socially conscious spaces. She is currently a company member with Nikki Manx Dance Project, MarDel Dance and Lyoness Dance NYC while creating and presenting for various virtual festivals.

To contact Ms. Sheard, email her at lsheard@mhanj.org.