There is a cost for this service. 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 . Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. 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. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. /OCGs [76 0 R] March 20,
0. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 0. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. /I9 63 0 R All rights reserved (About Us).
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, /GS4 39 0 R This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area.
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No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. We need to do better. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. >>
If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Privacy Policy << Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 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. 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. 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. << 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. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. 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 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. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. >> /I4 49 0 R Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. /GS3 38 0 R Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. 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 >>
/ColorSpace << 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. ). /F1 11 0 R The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. All Rights Reserved. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. /ON [76 0 R] You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj
ei. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. /Type /Catalog On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. 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. /F6 31 0 R Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /F3 19 0 R https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 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 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. January 2023February 2023March 2023. >> By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. 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. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. NEW! We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. Carroll County Government | Online Senior Center Newsletter Carroll County, Maryland Telephone 410-386-2400 TT users (MD Relay) 711-735-2258 800-735-2258 Home Government Directory Citizen Services Aging & Disabilities Senior and Community Centers Online Senior Center Newsletter Online Senior Center Newsletter Click for PDF! Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Don't have an account? Suggest Listing 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. Terms and Conditions. Here is February's lunch menu! Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . /ExtGState << Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. >>
Email is listed above; or you can click here! /Type /Pages >> As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. 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. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. (Photo courtesy of Velis). 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. 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. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. 4 0 obj
/GS6 41 0 R "One hundred vaccines is not a ton, but it is a good starting block for us because once we're good doing that 100, that means we can . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 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. 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 The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. >> xZ[o~@g>KlM @58(&'EqPE~F:[Z0#"937C]~zg
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voWL_ KZyt)q/ On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 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. 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. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. /Type /SubPage 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. << The Latest Happenings! /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. /XObject << He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. /D << 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 purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. /GS5 40 0 R The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. << It is 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. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Executive Director. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 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 building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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. /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] Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! /I11 67 0 R We recognize that seniors either dont have access to the necessary resources, or are uncomfortable using those resources, said Michael Squindo, the director at the Agawam Senior Center. >>
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 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. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. endobj
We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. /F2 15 0 R /I1 43 0 R 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. /Order [76 0 R] Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. 3 0 obj
On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. Senator The Agawam Senior Scene for February! 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! Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. /GS2 37 0 R . /I8 59 0 R 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. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. /Font << Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 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. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. 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). /Pages 3 0 R /F5 27 0 R In addition, the center will continue to provide transportation services on a limited basis for the time being, for non-sick medical appointments, though a lot of medical appointments are moving to telemedicine, Squindo noted, and for necessary grocery shopping. 1) Don't know who to contact? 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. Dear Visitor, Thank you! Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. endobj
>> 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. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] 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 are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. 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. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . /I6 53 0 R Council on Aging & Senior Center Contact Us Form Physical Address 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Phone: 413-821-0604 Fax: 413-789-4092 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 The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). /FitWindow true /Count 12 On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 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. 601 were here. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. endobj
Sign up for free in under a minute. About Us Contact Us Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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 April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. /Count 1 stream
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AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k /I2 45 0 R /Length 2951 2023 County Office. 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. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. >>
2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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 IT Department worked very quickly and efficiently to get us set up, and at least have a basic structure ready to go, said Squindo. Sincerely, County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Hard copy prints are not yet available. /OCProperties << Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. <<
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. calling the Senior Center. /MC1 42 0 R Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. /Type /Pages 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. 1 0 obj
These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. /OFF [] 2021
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. 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. 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! Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. /Kids [71 0 R] << Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager /S 6 0 R Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. 2 0 obj
On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. All rights reserved (About Us). If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. 6 0 obj
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The money will help the center . Manage your subscriptions to local communities. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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. 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. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. 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. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. Please consider one of the following options to help you gain more information about what is happening, as well as to stay in communication with us in the most convenient manner for you! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. %PDF-1.5
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If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. >> /Filter /FlateDecode /I10 65 0 R | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. /PageLabels 747 0 R >>
Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. 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. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. 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. << Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA