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. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. /F1 11 0 R /Type /Pages 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. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. /I5 51 0 R /S 6 0 R /ON [76 0 R] /ExtGState << /GS3 38 0 R Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. 2 0 obj /GS2 37 0 R /F6 31 0 R This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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, >> 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. By. 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. /Filter /FlateDecode Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /GS5 40 0 R Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. /Type /Pages << /Properties << I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. /I6 53 0 R In addition to the actions taken by area senior centers to help residents register for COVID-19 vaccines, members of the state legislature have called for a streamlined registration process, and the creation of a hotline to assist those without computer access. 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. 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. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. /Kids [71 0 R] endobj 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! Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. /I12 69 0 R Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. /I8 59 0 R Here is February's lunch menu! 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. 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 On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! /XObject << This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . Terms and Conditions. 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. /I10 65 0 R We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. 1) Don't know who to contact? /Parent 3 0 R Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. 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. 6 0 obj >> 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). << In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA /F7 35 0 R March 20, /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. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 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. /F2 15 0 R As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY 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. 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. /Type /SubPage We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. << | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. /I2 45 0 R 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. >> 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. 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. %PDF-1.5 Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. 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 Sincerely, Contact Us. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. /F4 23 0 R September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 2020 endobj 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 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. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. 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. It is here! 7 0 obj AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. All rights reserved (About Us). Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /JT 729 0 R 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. 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. 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. 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. 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! 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. /Pages 3 0 R 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. 0. . /OCGs [76 0 R] Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 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. We will help where were able too.. 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. 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. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. %? Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! >> - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! >> /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] The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 2023 County Office. 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! Feb. 3, /F3 19 0 R /D << Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. Privacy Policy Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 5 0 obj >> 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. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. 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. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. /Font << /I3 47 0 R endobj Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. calling the Senior Center. 0. 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. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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 senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. Thank you! /FitWindow true 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. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Suggest Listing /PageLabels 747 0 R As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /F5 27 0 R 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. /Count 1 Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). 3 0 obj 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. 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. 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. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. >> If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. 1 0 obj Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. 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. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. /Type /Catalog Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. 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. 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. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. /MC1 42 0 R Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. /OCProperties << /I1 43 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. 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 town is prepared to also register people for a second clinic, but Squindo said that they can only work with what they have now. /I7 57 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. 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. The goal of this hotline is to make it easier for those 75 and older individuals who originally had trouble utilizing online registration for the vaccine. The performance will take place at the Agawam Senior Center , 954 Main Street , Agawam; showtime is 7:00 PM; doors open at 6:15 PM . Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. /Length 2951 The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. About Us Contact Us There is a cost for this service. 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 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 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. >> Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. NEW! 601 were here. /OFF [] /ColorSpace << The money will help the center . 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. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering 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. >> As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. /Order [76 0 R] Email is listed above; or you can click here! /I9 63 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 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 Latest Happenings! Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. >> More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /GS1 36 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. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. endobj Executive Director. ). >> CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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. 2021 2021 Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 4 0 obj Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. 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. endobj Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. /I11 67 0 R I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. << On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. "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 . 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. Don't have an account? Sign up for free in under a minute. Senator Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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. 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! (Photo courtesy of Velis). Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer.
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