Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. January 2023February 2023March 2023. Contact Us. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. 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. As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. >> /I8 59 0 R 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. /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. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. Senator 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. All rights reserved (About Us). More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /GS3 38 0 R Email is listed above; or you can click here! - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 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. /Type /Catalog >> - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. /Parent 3 0 R /F6 31 0 R /GS4 39 0 R 2 0 obj Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . Sincerely, /Kids [71 0 R] 1) Don't know who to contact? >> 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. 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. About Us Contact Us As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. 601 were here. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. Feb. 10, 5 0 obj 0. Sign up for free in under a minute. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. /F2 15 0 R Executive Director. It is important that we know who is coming to our Senior Center so that we can report our numbers to all the parties we are responsible to including, the town, grant providers, and you the consumer of our services. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. 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. Suggest Listing The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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! >> Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. By. /OFF [] Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager Thank you! /I1 43 0 R 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 COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. /ColorSpace << /S 6 0 R endobj 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. 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. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. 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. 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. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R 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. 7 0 obj In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. >> /Pages 3 0 R 1 0 obj >> Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. /MC1 42 0 R Reminder Publishing submitted photo. /I7 57 0 R /F7 35 0 R 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. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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, 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. /Length 2951 He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. 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. 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. /I4 49 0 R For more information on the vaccine rollout in West Springfield, visit the website here: https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. /GS2 37 0 R March 20, /OCProperties << 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. /XObject << /F4 23 0 R - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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 We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! 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. 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. /F3 19 0 R We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY 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. /Properties << The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW >> County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. >> 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. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. /Type /Pages And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. 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. Dear Visitor, endobj Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. 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. 2020 2021 Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. 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. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. /Font << 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 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. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 3 0 obj /OCGs [76 0 R] Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /PageLabels 747 0 R Don't have an account? This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. ). City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. calling the Senior Center. >> As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. 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! Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. /I5 51 0 R Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. /ExtGState << The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. 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. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. . All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! /F1 11 0 R Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. 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 need to do better. 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. 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. /Filter /FlateDecode Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! >> /I11 67 0 R Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 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. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. 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. 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. << 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. /D << 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. 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 Latest Happenings! Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share 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 material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /F5 27 0 R Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /GS6 41 0 R 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 All Rights Reserved. 2023 County Office. 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. /I6 53 0 R The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). Terms and Conditions. /Count 12 /I3 47 0 R I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. /JT 729 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. %? 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 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. /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] 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. 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. (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. 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! Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, 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). << September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. 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. Here is February's lunch menu! 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. 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 funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). >> endobj Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. 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 .

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