If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" /GS3 38 0 R The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. 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. << This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. << 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. endobj /F4 23 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). There is a cost for this service. /I7 57 0 R Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. Feb. 10, CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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, 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. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. /I3 47 0 R /F6 31 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. /Type /Catalog /JT 729 0 R Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. 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. We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. 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! 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. About Us Contact Us In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. << /Filter /FlateDecode 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. /D << Terms and Conditions. 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 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. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. We will help where were able too.. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. 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. 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. 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. >> 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. 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. 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. 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 April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. >> Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R Reminder Publishing submitted photo. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. 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. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. 2021 7 0 obj . stream /Order [76 0 R] On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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 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. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. 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. By. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. 2021 /GS6 41 0 R Feb. 3, endobj >> Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. << /Length 2951 /ExtGState << 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. 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. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. Dear Visitor, We need to do better. calling the Senior Center. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. /OFF [] Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. "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 . Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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! | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. 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. >> Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. NEW! >> Michael A. Squindo, LCSW It is here! /Parent 3 0 R - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 2020 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! 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. << /Kids [71 0 R] AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. ). More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. 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! }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 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). The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. /I8 59 0 R /Count 1 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. 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. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. /I6 53 0 R Senator /F2 15 0 R /ColorSpace << They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. 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 staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. 5 0 obj YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. /GS4 39 0 R /Font << Sincerely, We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. Executive Director. 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. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. /Type /Pages Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. 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. /I4 49 0 R 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. /I5 51 0 R Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. /ON [76 0 R] /I9 63 0 R Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. 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. /I12 69 0 R Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] 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. 6 0 obj 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! 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 We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. 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. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. >> I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 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! /GS5 40 0 R YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. << /F5 27 0 R View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. /I11 67 0 R 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. %PDF-1.5 Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. 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. >> I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. 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. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. /OCProperties << >> /I2 45 0 R | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. Contact Us. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. endobj Sign up for free in under a minute. /F1 11 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. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA Email is listed above; or you can click here! >> /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] 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. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. 4 0 obj Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. 1) Don't know who to contact? The Agawam Senior Scene for February! 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2 0 obj I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. /Count 12 /Type /SubPage 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. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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. Hard copy prints are not yet available. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. /PageLabels 747 0 R /GS2 37 0 R The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. /OCGs [76 0 R] People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. 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. 1 0 obj /MC1 42 0 R Thank you! Here is February's lunch menu! Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. >> If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 0. March 20, Don't have an account? January 2023February 2023March 2023. 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 right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. /F3 19 0 R 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. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. /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] If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. endobj /I1 43 0 R These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. >> The money will help the center . 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. 2023 County Office. /XObject << Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 601 were here. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. /I10 65 0 R 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. 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. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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 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. All Rights Reserved. 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.

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