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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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. << 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. ). /Type /Pages The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. endobj These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. /F4 23 0 R What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. /Count 12 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! Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 2021 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. 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. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 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. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. Terms and Conditions. We need to do better. 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! View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. 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. >> /S 6 0 R Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. 0. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. 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. 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. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. /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] /Order [76 0 R] 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. /Properties << AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. 4 0 obj Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. >> - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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/ 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, 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 Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. >> 1) Don't know who to contact? As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. 1 0 obj /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. 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. >> Don't have an account? endobj Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. 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. /GS2 37 0 R Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . << The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. 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. /MC1 42 0 R January 2023February 2023March 2023. /Type /SubPage 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. 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 Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. 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 - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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. 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. /GS5 40 0 R 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. /I3 47 0 R Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. stream /I7 57 0 R Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. /F7 35 0 R /I11 67 0 R Here is February's lunch menu! Feb. 3, The Agawam Senior Scene for February! In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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! /GS6 41 0 R endobj /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R 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. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. "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 . 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. 2021 /I5 51 0 R Senator Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. >> On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. Feb. 10, /I1 43 0 R No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. By late morning on Jan. 28, state Sen. Eric Lesser had filed emergency legislation requesting the Department of Public Health to create a one-stop vaccine registration website accessible from both desktop computers and mobile devices, and that it establish a 24/7 vaccine registration hotline available in multiple languages to assist elders and other eligible residents in registering for the vaccine. /ON [76 0 R] 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. /Font << 7 0 obj This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. calling the Senior Center. 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. Dear Visitor, /Count 1 Manage your subscriptions to local communities. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. >> 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. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager Reminder Publishing submitted photo. 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 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! People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. Thank you! /I4 49 0 R County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. >> 2023 County Office. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! >> /OCGs [76 0 R] Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 0. >> 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. 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 . We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. /F3 19 0 R The money will help the center . All rights reserved (About Us). Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY By. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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. /FitWindow true YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. 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. 2020 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. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. It is here! /F2 15 0 R Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. /GS3 38 0 R 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 Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. /Kids [71 0 R] More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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 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. Executive Director. The Latest Happenings! endobj 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. endobj endobj >> The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. /OCProperties << 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! 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. 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. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. %PDF-1.5 AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. >> 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. 3 0 obj 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. /GS4 39 0 R Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. /Type /Catalog Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.
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