January 2023February 2023March 2023. We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. >> /ExtGState << And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. /I8 59 0 R Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. All Rights Reserved. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. 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. 6 0 obj 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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! Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. /GS5 40 0 R "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. All rights reserved (About Us). /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /JT 729 0 R Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. /GS2 37 0 R NEW! << Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . << << /Count 1 5 0 obj >> 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. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. 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 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. >> 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 7 0 obj 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. 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. 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). >> 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. We need to do better. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. /Kids [71 0 R] Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. /PageLabels 747 0 R September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. /OCGs [76 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. As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. 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. It is here! 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! AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. 601 were here. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. Executive Director. Hard copy prints are not yet available. /I10 65 0 R The money will help the center . The Latest Happenings! Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA /I2 45 0 R If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. /I9 63 0 R The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. 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. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. endobj | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. 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. >> 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/ If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam 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. Email is listed above; or you can click here! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. 4 0 obj 0. 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. /I3 47 0 R 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. 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. /S 6 0 R Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. There is a cost for this service. 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! As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. 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 Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. Contact Us. 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. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. /F5 27 0 R /Length 2951 %PDF-1.5 You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. About Us Contact Us 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! All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! endobj 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. /OFF [] 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. /I4 49 0 R No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. /Properties << The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. Sign up for free in under a minute. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /D << Sincerely, This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. March 20, 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. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. >> 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. /FitWindow true On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). 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. 0. 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. /ColorSpace << >> In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. Dear Visitor, The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. 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. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. /Type /Pages /Parent 3 0 R /F2 15 0 R 1 0 obj On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! /F7 35 0 R AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. 2021 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. >> Currently you can register for lunch at the touch-screens or by calling a day before; and for all other programs by contacting us at 413-821-0604 ext. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. endobj Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? Feb. 10, 2 0 obj /OCProperties << 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. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. /F3 19 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 Michael Squindo Executive Director Email Director Phone: 413-726-2835 Kristina Lynch Assistant Director Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities Phone: 413-726-2836 This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . 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. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. >> On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! /I1 43 0 R << ). (Photo courtesy of Velis). << 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. /Pages 3 0 R 2021 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 April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. /F6 31 0 R began registering for the clinic in Agawam. /Type /Pages /GS1 36 0 R 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. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. 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). 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. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. /GS3 38 0 R /Font << 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. Suggest Listing The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. - 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 Advance Local. 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. 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. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /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]

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