Reminder Publishing submitted photo. 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. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. 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. >> /MC1 42 0 R This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. 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. 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 are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. /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 building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. /Order [76 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. Council on Aging (413) 263-3264 | Town of West Springfield, MA endobj 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 receives $50K in state funding | WWLP 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 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. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager Agawam, West Springfield assisting seniors in receiving vaccinations If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" 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. /Type /SubPage stream I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. 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. The April newsletter of the Agawam - Agawam Senior Center | Facebook /PageLabels 747 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. 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 funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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. 0. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. 2021 We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. calling the Senior Center. All Rights Reserved. Thank you! We need to do better. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. 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). >> Mt. Airy Senior & Community Center - Carroll County Government /ExtGState << Agawam Senior Center will buy van with COVID relief funds 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. 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! /I2 45 0 R Michael A. Squindo, LCSW PDF What'S Inside Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 1 0 obj The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. NEW! /ColorSpace << /F7 35 0 R The Latest Happenings! /Count 1 - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Were trying to connect people to the most appropriate services, help them maintain the quarantine and social distancing, he said of the services the center is still able to offer seniors., Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R Residents in Agawam and Feeding Hills are encouraged to call the hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. West Springfield is also only allocated about 100 vaccines per week from the state, according to Carly Camossi, the mayors outreach coordinator in the city. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! xZ[o~@g>KlM @58(&'EqPE~F:[Z0#"937C]~zg 7osRmMr*klpzoO7'|o~-h2ge^iiMKOC_:4~i Cp6'=-O%` c*8G=FWL voWL_ KZyt)q/ The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 413-821-0604 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Facebook: @AgawamSeniors Website: www.agawam.ma.us Fax: 413-789-4092 EVENTHIGHLIGHT ACC Event-front page Check Page 4 for a for an exciting Holiday Word Search. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. /FitWindow true Terms and Conditions. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. January 2023February 2023March 2023. All rights reserved (About Us). }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. << /S 6 0 R /GS5 40 0 R Here is February's lunch menu! Agawam Senior Center makes meals to go available for seniors Contact Us. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Agawam Senior Center receives funding for new van | WWLP 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 2020 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. 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. Senator Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. By. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. Friends of the Agawam Senior Center seeking donations for generator Email is listed above; or you can click here! Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. >> Agawam Senior Center - Agawam, MA | My Community Online Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA - Facebook 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. 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. /F6 31 0 R Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. 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. 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. Feb. 3, %? Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. Feb. 10, The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). 0. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. ). PDF What'S Inside /OFF [] /Kids [71 0 R] /F3 19 0 R /Parent 3 0 R Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. /D << Don't have an account? Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. 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! No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. << 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. /OCGs [76 0 R] County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. /OCProperties << 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. endobj Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. March 20, Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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 . On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! 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 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. %PDF-1.5 This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Council on Aging & Senior Center | Agawam, MA Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. >> /F2 15 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. There is a cost for this service. 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. /Font << What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. PDF WHAT'S INSIDE - Parishes Online The money will help the center . PDF WHAT'S INSIDE - Parishes Online It is here! The Agawam Senior Scene - Agawam Senior Center - Facebook Dear Visitor, 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! 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. 2 0 obj endobj September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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. 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. Online Senior Center Newsletter - Carroll County Government . /Filter /FlateDecode 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. /I10 65 0 R - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Hard copy prints are not yet available. << >> 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. Privacy Policy Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. 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. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior 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. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 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. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! PDF What'S Inside 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 PDF SEPTEMBER 2022 - Parishes Online 2021 6 0 obj 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. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 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. /F1 11 0 R 601 were here. >> 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. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. /JT 729 0 R 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! This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . << 2023 County Office. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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! Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. /I11 67 0 R (Photo courtesy of Velis). Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. 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. 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. Golden agers waltz away the day at Agawam Senior Center (photos) - Masslive Here is February's lunch menu! - Agawam Senior Center - Facebook 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. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. >> 3 0 obj 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. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. /Type /Pages AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. 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. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. << 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. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). endobj Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. 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. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. 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. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. /I1 43 0 R Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. Just sent the April newsletter to - Agawam Senior Center | Facebook The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. >> 5 0 obj The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. /F5 27 0 R 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. About Us Contact Us Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. >> As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. /I4 49 0 R He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. >> Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. Sign up for free in under a minute. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. *Senior Center Newsletter | Methuen MA

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