/Kids [71 0 R] /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R /ColorSpace << Here is February's lunch menu! The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. Thank you! 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. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! /I10 65 0 R These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share 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. He said the Friends of the Agawam Senior Center also put out what Squindo described as "a blast" in their monthly newsletter asking for local businesses and residents to consider contributing toward the cost as well. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. >> As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. >> /ExtGState << 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. 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. 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. /F4 23 0 R << All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! %? Even though the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services quickly moved to add an additional 15.000 appointments to the Eastfield Mall site after the initial 10,000 filled within hours, the challenge of securing one of these new slots was beyond the technical skill of many eligible elders. 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. By. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. 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. 601 were here. /MC1 42 0 R 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. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. /F6 31 0 R 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. /GS3 38 0 R Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. 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 . Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. Sign up for free in under a minute. 5 0 obj I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. 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 More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 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. We will help where were able too.. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. /Font << Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. 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). /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] >> 0. 2023 County Office. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. /F5 27 0 R 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. << - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /I12 69 0 R 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. The message does ask that individuals allow up to one week for a return call from a center staff member, due to a high volume of requests. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. /XObject << Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. 0. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 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. 7 0 obj 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. 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. The Latest Happenings! Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. 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. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. Senator Feb. 10, YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" /FitWindow true Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /Kids [4 0 R 72 0 R 212 0 R 248 0 R 340 0 R 347 0 R 457 0 R 521 0 R 571 0 R 622 0 R 636 0 R 722 0 R] endobj 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. 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! They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. 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. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. /I9 63 0 R On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! Suggest Listing Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. /GS1 36 0 R Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. All rights reserved (About Us). Dear Visitor, stream Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager /I3 47 0 R 1) Don't know who to contact? Contact Us. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. >> Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. /F2 15 0 R All rights reserved (About Us). And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. /GS5 40 0 R Email is listed above; or you can click here! Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. 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. 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. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. /F7 35 0 R Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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! /I5 51 0 R | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. 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 Reminders Publishing. . /OFF [] People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. endobj Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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! 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. 1 0 obj AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Don't have an account? /Count 12 Executive Director. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. >> calling the Senior Center. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. << This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . If you would like to join the center as a "member" and have a key-tag available for you upon your first visit, please use our New "Membership" Form. 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. >> Privacy Policy There is a cost for this service. /JT 729 0 R This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. 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. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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. /Count 1 The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. 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 We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. /ON [76 0 R] 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. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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. 2020 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. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. /Parent 3 0 R 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. 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. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k >> The Agawam Senior Scene for February! We need to do better. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. /Order [76 0 R] /I2 45 0 R 4 0 obj It is here! Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. About Us Contact Us First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. >> /Length 2951 /I11 67 0 R 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. 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. 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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! Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA It is important to register for some of our events in advance. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /Filter /FlateDecode >> 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 may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. /Type /Catalog This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. >> Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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. 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. 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). endobj /I8 59 0 R I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. 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. endobj 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! Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? 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 Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. 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. /OCProperties << Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /Type /Pages /S 6 0 R Hard copy prints are not yet available. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. 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. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. /I1 43 0 R If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. >> %PDF-1.5 September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. The city is also conducting free testing at the high school every Sunday in February from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our. /I4 49 0 R 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. 6 0 obj As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. 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. endobj 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 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. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 2 0 obj 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. /Type /Pages /Type /SubPage On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. January 2023February 2023March 2023. << Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. NEW! We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. Sincerely, The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. (Photo courtesy of Velis). >> Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. /GS2 37 0 R As we return to a new normal, we are working hard to improve options for you to know what is going on at the senior center. 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.
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