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Welcome New Staff TIM TOBIN Born in Illinois but raised in Tucson, Tim studied Special Education here at Pima College and the University of Arizona. He worked for 10 years with the Catalina Foothills School District C.A.R.E program and also worked for Amphitheater School District in their special needs program. For the past four summers Tim has worked at The J in Special Needs Services (SNS) Program and enjoyed the opportunities The J’s program offered its participants. He plans to finish his degree in Special Education at Grand Canyon University. In his spare timeTim enjoys shooting pool, writing, cooking, and watching football with his brothers. He is married and his wife and he are the proud parents of three wildly adorable cats. Tim is looking forward to this new adventure at The J and is thankful for this opportunity to use his skills to help strengthen the SNS program. CELIA SIMPSON The J welcomes Celia Simpson, the new Assistant Aquatic Director and Swim Coach. A graduate of Boston University, Celia grew up in Peoria, AZ. At BU she swam and studied Environmental Analysis and Policy, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts this past May. Celia is thrilled to combine her education and swimming experience to teach kids pool safety and swimming skills here at The J and will be a great asset to the new J-Rays Swim School and the expanding Aquatics program. Celia is also excited to return to Arizona, and to experience all that Tucson and The J has to offer! "I hope to take advantage of the beautiful mountains, bike trails, and the J’s yoga classes,” she says. ARIZONA JEWISH POST Southern Arizona’s Award-Winning Jewish Newspaper Put Life Back Into Your Life Healthy Living with Diabetes Call PCOA Health Promotion A Matter of Balance or register azjewishpost.com 6  October 2016 | J Life Magazine  Four (4) evidence-based, interactive health promotion programs for adults 60 years and older. Sign up today! Pre-registration is required. 520-305-3410 For advertising opportunities online or in print, contact Bertí at 647-8461. • Learn practical skills • Gain self confidence • Manage fall risks • Improve your quality of life online at www.pcoa.org/ services/ healthy-living Learn to manage symptoms, emotions & medications, menu planning for healthy eating, fitness & good communication. Learn exercises to gain strength & balance, how to get up & down safely, minimize the fear of falling & recognize fall hazards. Healthy Living with Ongoing Health Conditions Learn about managing symptoms, frustration & fatigue and increase fitness and self-confidence. Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Learn about managing symptoms, emotions, pain & fatigue. Balancing activity & rest & decreasing frustration. Simple exercises for those with chronic pain and more.