/ViewerPreferences 2 0 R 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. Dear Visitor, >> 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 601 were here. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! Suggest Listing CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). /Type /Pages https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 0. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. << | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. /I6 53 0 R /GS3 38 0 R Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 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. 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. /D << >> The Senior Center also provides social services resources. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 7 0 obj /Filter /FlateDecode Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. 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/ The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. 1 0 obj The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. 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). /Parent 3 0 R >> By. 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. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share Here is February's lunch menu! 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. 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. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. >> The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. 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. 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. stream /F6 31 0 R 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! >> "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. endobj Terms and Conditions. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. We need to do better. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. 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. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. . If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /F4 23 0 R Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? << 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. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager Senator 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! >> 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. %PDF-1.5 began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. Sincerely, 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. 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. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. 4 0 obj /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] calling the Senior Center. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. 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. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. 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 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. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. All Rights Reserved. 2 0 obj ). We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. >> On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. There is a cost for this service. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. >> 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. (Photo courtesy of Velis). Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /I5 51 0 R The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. 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. Hard copy prints are not yet available. 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. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. >> Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. /MC1 42 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. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. << 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. 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. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Sign up for free in under a minute. As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Privacy Policy /JT 729 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 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. 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! 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. 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. 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. 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. << This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] /F2 15 0 R Thank you! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA endobj On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. 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. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. 2021 << March 20, About Us Contact Us Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. /Count 12 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. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! Feb. 10, 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. 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. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. 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. /OCProperties << To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. 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. /FitWindow true If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. /Order [76 0 R] 6 0 obj endobj /I12 69 0 R Executive Director. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. 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. 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. 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! 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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). /PageLabels 747 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. All rights reserved (About Us). We will help where were able too.. << /I8 59 0 R The money will help the center . 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. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 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. /OCGs [76 0 R] 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. %? The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). It is here! /XObject << 2020 /I10 65 0 R 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. 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 . Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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! Don't have an account? Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. Email is listed above; or you can click here! They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. 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. << /Font << 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. 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! /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] 0. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /GS1 36 0 R 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. 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. /ColorSpace << }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. /Kids [71 0 R] | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. >> /I1 43 0 R AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. /ExtGState << Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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 As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. /S 6 0 R 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. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. /I4 49 0 R 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, 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 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 AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. /Type /SubPage /I2 45 0 R We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. /I3 47 0 R 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. /I7 57 0 R endobj "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 . >> | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. /Properties << /OFF [] /Length 2951 The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /F1 11 0 R /I9 63 0 R 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. /Pages 3 0 R /Type /Pages /GS6 41 0 R 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. /F3 19 0 R
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