MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. /I6 53 0 R YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. endobj First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. AGAWAM Beginning this week, the Agawam Senior Center is offering seniors who usually take advantage of the facilitys noon meal the option to get a meal to go, delivered curbside. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. /ON [76 0 R] I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Don't have an account? - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. >> Address 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 USA Phone 413-821-0604 Website Visit Website Building Hours Weekday Monday:8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tuesday:8:00 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday:8:00 am - 9:00 pm Thursday:8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday:8:00 am - 9:00 pm Show Map About Agawam Senior Center - Agawam, MA Visit website Dear Visitor, /Parent 3 0 R To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. %? /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] Feb. 3, Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 0. January 2023February 2023March 2023. In West Springfield, the Senior Center at 128 Park St. will shortly be acting as a vaccination clinic site for West Springfield residents only, according to a Vaccine Task Force post on Mayor Will Reichelts Facebook page. Locally, several senior centers have quickly jumped in to help their members - and elders who live in the towns they serve - register for COVID-19 vaccinations. %PDF-1.5 The Senior Center provides programs to meet the needs and interests of seniors, including recreational and leisure programs, health and wellness programs, cultural programs, and classes. calling the Senior Center. We will help where were able too.. One hundred vaccines is not a ton, but it is a good starting block for us because once were good doing that 100, that means we can amp it up, said Camossi. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. Whether you are looking to schedule a meal, ask a question, or get in touch with a staff member regarding something please know that you can email our main receptionist for more information on how to do all of this! << Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. Photo Credit: Town of Agawam AGAWAM- Beginning this week, the Agawam Senior Center is offering seniors who usually take advantage of the facility's noon meal the option to get a meal to go, delivered curbside. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 413-821-0604 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Facebook: @AgawamSeniors Website: www.agawam.ma.us Fax: 413-789-4092 EVENTHIGHLIGHT Check Page 4 Update from Senator Velis On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. /Pages 3 0 R 3 0 obj Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. The system is cumbersome, contradictory, and asks residents over 75 to navigate a haze of web links, locations, and instructions, each with different criteria and scheduling systems. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. The money, provided through the American Rescue Plan Act and allocated by the state, will assist the center by improving transportation accessibility for local seniors with the purchase of a new van. The May installment of the Agawam Cultural Council's popular Applause Series will take place on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Agawam Senior Center. The registration procedure required computer access to the states vaccination site, www.Massgov/vaccine, as well as a way to upload an image of the applicants current insurance card. << /I12 69 0 R State Sen. John C. Velis, D-Chicopee, and Mayor William Sapelli presented a $75,000 check to Agawam Senior Center director Mike Squindo for a new van. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. We are more than willing to work with people to get those folks registered for other sites if the time frame for the town clinics is not soon enough, said Squindo. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. /I5 51 0 R Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The problem however, according to Squindo, is that there is no way to limit a public registration to a geographical area, so people from Eastern Mass. The Senior Center provides programs to meet the needs and interests of seniors, including recreational and leisure programs, health and wellness programs, cultural programs, and classes. /F6 31 0 R >> /Type /Pages He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. And for those with limited ability to navigate the internet, there is no access to appointment booking at all, said Lesser in a statement received by Reminder Publishing. Please consider one of the following options to help you gain more information about what is happening, as well as to stay in communication with us in the most convenient manner for you! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /XObject << Currently you can register for lunch at the touch-screens or by calling a day before; and for all other programs by contacting us at 413-821-0604 ext. 703 Ridge Avenue Mt Airy, MD 21771 Directions 410-386-3960 or 301-829-2407 410-549-5429 (Fax) Email: mtairysc@carrollcountymd.gov Angie Walz, Center Manager. . Reach a receptionist by emailing seniorcenter@agawam.ma.us, 4) Text with us by sending a message to 855-929-3449 (note you must be a member of the COA - Fill out our membership form to join! Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. /F3 19 0 R Residents in this age group from Agawam and Feeding Hills just have to dial this number, and leave their name and phone number after the message prompt. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? 2 0 obj The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. /Font << 1) Don't know who to contact? >> 2021 /Properties << We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the message posted on Jan. 28, Reichelt indicated that elders 75 years of age and older could begin registering for appointments at the towns Senior Center, which will be administering the shots as the towns vaccine supply arrives. Im grateful to partner on this issue with Senator Friedman, who has tirelessly advocated for health equity during this crisis, and Senator Gobi, who sounded the alarm on this issue in her letter calling on the COVID-19 Task Force to set up a centralized sign-up system., Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our. >> About Us Contact Us These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. The senior center also asks residents to call and leave a message once, as they have already received double calls from individuals, which is making the process more difficult. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /OCGs [76 0 R] - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /I1 43 0 R Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /GS6 41 0 R Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Council on Aging & Senior Center Contact Us Form Physical Address 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Phone: 413-821-0604 Fax: 413-789-4092 Directory Michael Squindo Executive Director Email Director Phone: 413-726-2835 Kristina Lynch Assistant Director Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities Phone: 413-726-2836 Outreach Coordinator 7 0 obj As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. << /I2 45 0 R In addition, the center will continue to provide transportation services on a limited basis for the time being, for non-sick medical appointments, though a lot of medical appointments are moving to telemedicine, Squindo noted, and for necessary grocery shopping. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. /I3 47 0 R The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). endobj We need to do better. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The February Newsletter is available online at: https://www.ourseniorcenter.com/find/agawam-senior-center From here you can always register to receive the digital newsletter to your email. /GS5 40 0 R More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /ExtGState << People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. Residents age 65 and older, who will be part of the Phase 2 second cohort, can call and provide the same information by pressing 3. The performance will take place at the Agawam Senior Center , 954 Main Street , Agawam; showtime is 7:00 PM; doors open at 6:15 PM . Squindo asks residents who have called the hotline to be patient, especially since the first week of using the hotline already garnered around 600 calls. /Count 12 - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The town is prepared to also register people for a second clinic, but Squindo said that they can only work with what they have now. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. endobj 2020 /Kids [71 0 R] First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. All rights reserved (About Us). "One hundred vaccines is not a ton, but it is a good starting block for us because once we're good doing that 100, that means we can . The Council on Aging and Senior Center provide a place to promote a spirit of healthy, positive, aging through education and activities for all seniors, their families, and the community at large. As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. Privacy Policy March 20, In addition to the actions taken by area senior centers to help residents register for COVID-19 vaccines, members of the state legislature have called for a streamlined registration process, and the creation of a hotline to assist those without computer access. Be sure to check out the Agawam Senior Scene, and subscribe to receive a digital copy in your inbox and get a leg up on all the fun activities we have scheduled for you! The goal of this hotline is to make it easier for those 75 and older individuals who originally had trouble utilizing online registration for the vaccine. 5 0 obj Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). xZ[o~@g>KlM @58(&'EqPE~F:[Z0#"937C]~zg 7osRmMr*klpzoO7'|o~-h2ge^iiMKOC_:4~i Cp6'=-O%` c*8G=FWL voWL_ KZyt)q/ /OFF [] Despite the large amount though, Squindo said that the town was able to return all of those calls by the end of that first week. I would also strongly encourage you to check out the various resources we also have available at our town website; the link to which can be found above. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. << We currently have the ability for you to "check-in" via a touch screen computer located at both reception areas as you enter the building. >> The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. Here is February's lunch menu! The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). /PageLabels 747 0 R These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. /ColorSpace << The money will help the center . Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. Those who called the hotline and booked for the towns clinic will get two appointments for the two doses of the vaccine, according to Squindo. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. /Length 2951 (Photo courtesy of Velis). Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. NEW! County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. With Richie Mitnick on the keyboards, a dozen or so couples fill the dance floor with traditional ballroom dances like the foxtrot as well as line dances. 4 0 obj /I10 65 0 R Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" The Agawam Senior Center, located in Agawam, MA, is a community center that offers a range of programs and services for aging residents of Hampden County. 2021 https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. We are talking about the crowd that gathers every first Wednesday of the month at the Agawam Senior Center for a session of ballroom dancing. It is important that we know who is coming to our Senior Center so that we can report our numbers to all the parties we are responsible to including, the town, grant providers, and you the consumer of our services. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! We recognize that seniors either dont have access to the necessary resources, or are uncomfortable using those resources, said Michael Squindo, the director at the Agawam Senior Center. The Latest Happenings! The Agawam Senior Center, located in Agawam, MA, is a community center that offers a range of programs and services for aging residents of Hampden County. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 413-821-0604 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Facebook: @AgawamSeniors Website: www.agawam.ma.us Fax: 413-789-4092 EVENTHIGHLIGHT ACC Event-front page Check Page 4 for a for an exciting Holiday Word Search. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. Currently you can register for lunch at the touch-screens, online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling a day before; for all other programs please call 413-821-0604 ext. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. /Type /SubPage Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 1 0 obj /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. According to Squindo, the senior center is working with the Agawam Park & Recreation Department, as well as other departments in the city, to assist the elderly with signing up for the vaccine. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. /F1 11 0 R Senator AGAWAM/WEST SPRINGFIELD The Eastfield Mall mass vaccination site opened for appointments on Jan. 27, but navigating the online procedure to secure one of the original 10,000 slots proved more than many members of Gov. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. This to-go meal service began on March 23, and Squindo said seniors had received a robocall inviting them to order the initial meal late in the previous week. /GS1 36 0 R By. We call this our membership form, but please know that we do not charge a fee to belong to the Agawam Senior Center; some of our programming does require a fee to enjoy. Were trying to connect people to the most appropriate services, help them maintain the quarantine and social distancing, he said of the services the center is still able to offer seniors., Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our. Locally, several senior centers have quickly jumped in to help their members and elders who live in the towns they serve register for COVID-19 vaccinations. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. >> And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. If the Agawam Senior Center isnt on your radar, dances can be found twice a month on Fridays at the Chicopee Lodge of Elks, the third Monday of each month at the Longmeadow Adult Center and future dates at the Enfield Senior Center. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. Mitnick says he likes to mix in a few line dances because it allows those who come without partners to get up and have fun. Suggest Listing The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Carroll County Government | Online Senior Center Newsletter Carroll County, Maryland Telephone 410-386-2400 TT users (MD Relay) 711-735-2258 800-735-2258 Home Government Directory Citizen Services Aging & Disabilities Senior and Community Centers Online Senior Center Newsletter Online Senior Center Newsletter Click for PDF! >> Residents in Agawam and Feeding Hills are encouraged to call the hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. West Springfield is also only allocated about 100 vaccines per week from the state, according to Carly Camossi, the mayors outreach coordinator in the city. They will come to the senior center and, staying in their car, pull up to the lower entrance between 11 and 11:45 a.m. for pick ups and staff will run a meal out to them, Michael Squindo, the centers executive director, told Reminder Publishing. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. endobj This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. For more information on the vaccine rollout in West Springfield, visit the website here: https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. /D << 2023 County Office. The IT Department worked very quickly and efficiently to get us set up, and at least have a basic structure ready to go, said Squindo. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] /Type /Catalog We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. /FitWindow true began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 6 0 obj Thank you! Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. /F7 35 0 R /I8 59 0 R stream SENATOR VELIS MONTHLY OFFICE HOURS First Monday of the Month from 10:30-11:30 Senator Velis will be offering monthly office hours here at the Agawam Senior Center. 0. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /GS4 39 0 R Council on Aging & Senior Center Contact Us Form Physical Address 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Phone: 413-821-0604 Fax: 413-789-4092 Michael Squindo Executive Director Email Director Phone: 413-726-2835 Kristina Lynch Assistant Director Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities Phone: 413-726-2836 Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. >> As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. Dear Visitor, Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. A call to the Center, at 263-3264 found that residents 75 years of age were instructed to press 2 to leave their name, phone number and date of birth for a callback appointment scheduling. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. /I7 57 0 R /I9 63 0 R /GS2 37 0 R Big Y, Stop & Shop in Feeding Hills, and the Eastfield Mall in Springfield are some of the other sites residents 75 and over can sign up for. /JT 729 0 R >> AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . Welcome Letter Council on Aging & Senior Center News and Updates Join the Senior Center Subscribe to Digital Newsletter Register for Meals and Programs Online Congregate Meals & Coffee Shoppe Programs Services Professional Meals Referral Senior Resource Fair Home Jobs GIS Contact The Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. Be sure to check out all the various resources on our pages, and know that if you have any questions we are only a phone call away. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. Though the center itself remains closed to the public, Squindo wanted to remind seniors that staff is still available to assist residents by phone with accessing other services. /F5 27 0 R /F2 15 0 R /I11 67 0 R << If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. /S 6 0 R >> AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. AGAWAM/WEST SPRINGFIELD Local officials in Agawam and West Springfield say they are doing everything they can to assist the senior population during the first step of Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Were currently working within the parameters of what we currently have, and what were able to do. Around 100 doses of the vaccine are coming into the town a week, according to Squindo. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. Agawam, MA 01001 413-821-0604 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Facebook: @AgawamSeniors Website: www.agawam.ma.us Fax: 413-789-4092 EVENT HIGHLIGHT Check Page 5 for a refreshing Summer Greek Salad Recipe. Our Latest Newsletter Services We Offer: Meals Transportation Outreach Recreation & Socialization COA Board of Directors Meeting Notices & Minutes Facebook Feb 27 Photos from West Springfield Council on Aging's post Our March newsletter is available now! The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 601 were here. Sincerely, Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website.
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