A quarterly newsletter published by New
Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc.
| New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc. | October 2002 |
TESA
(Training and Encouraging Senior Activity)
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ne of only ten National TESA Seminars will be presented in the Belen, New Mexico, October 25. New Mexico Senior Olympics will sponsor this seminar and has sent out details to all local Coordinators. Representatives from each area Game Site have been asked to attend. This program has been developed by University Professors from all over the Country, each having a specialty in various fields; Health, Wellness, Sociology and Physical Science. It promises to be a fascinating and fun presentation.Plans for the remaining seven upcoming 2002-2003 Fitness Awareness Events are rapidly coming together. We are looking forward to our new partnership with Karin Grove and the State Agency on Aging, HIBAC division. Each event will continue to provide local and state health care professionals, recognized specialists and trainers in Sports and Fitness, interesting exhibitors, and fun activities. Watch the December newsletter for the schedule.
NMSO Welcomes New VISTA Health Promotions Recruiter
New Mexico Senior Olympics is excited to announce the addition of our VISTA National recruit. We welcome Turner Williamson to our Health Promotions Advocacy Team. Turner will be working with the entire Senior Network in New Mexico to help recruit and provide technical assistance in the supervision of Senior Olympic VISTAs Health Promotion advocates. Turner comes to us from Austin, Texas and is no stranger to athletic competition having 20 years of competitive experience in track and triathlon events. He is a senior himself and looks forward to working with our VISTAs to promote senior health and fitness. Welcome aboard, Turner!