/GS2 37 0 R Feb. 3, 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. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. January 2023February 2023March 2023. 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). Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. /GS3 38 0 R 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. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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. 4 0 obj YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. /I10 65 0 R 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. /FitWindow true The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. endobj The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. 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. >> We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. 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, Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. >> 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. Sincerely, - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. 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. /F4 23 0 R AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. 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. endobj /ColorSpace << 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. "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 . /ON [76 0 R] endobj Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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/ << Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 5 0 obj 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. << We need to do better. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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 . 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. /XObject << Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. >> 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. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. /Type /Catalog /I7 57 0 R Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! 2023 County Office. /OCProperties << 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. By. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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 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. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. 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! The Latest Happenings! NEW! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Don't have an account? 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. 6 0 obj Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. /Parent 3 0 R 0. /OFF [] 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. %? 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. /GS4 39 0 R As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. /I5 51 0 R 0. stream 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. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 3 0 obj 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. 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! 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. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. 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. /I12 69 0 R /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. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. /Order [76 0 R] >> Executive Director. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share 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 No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 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. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. Sign up for free in under a minute. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Thank you! /F2 15 0 R 1) Don't know who to contact? 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 /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] /S 6 0 R /JT 729 0 R It is important to register for some of our events in advance. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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. /F1 11 0 R People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. /I1 43 0 R /ExtGState << These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? << Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. >> 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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. >> SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and /GS6 41 0 R This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2021 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. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. /OCGs [76 0 R] Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. 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! Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. 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! 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. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. endobj About Us Contact Us /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R 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. Privacy Policy AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. Senator March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. /Type /Pages 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. /I11 67 0 R /F3 19 0 R >> /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] AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] /Pages 3 0 R Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 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. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. /Type /Pages The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 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. 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! /I3 47 0 R Dear Visitor, 2021 This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. /I2 45 0 R /F5 27 0 R >> Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. There is a cost for this service. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 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 legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] It is here! Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. We will help where were able too.. 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. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. /I9 63 0 R 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. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. 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. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. << 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. >> Contact Us. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 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. 7 0 obj >> 601 were here. 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 May installment of the Agawam Cultural Council's popular Applause Series will take place on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Agawam Senior Center. >> 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. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. 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. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. /Count 12 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 money will help the center . /Type /SubPage 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. << City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. /Kids [71 0 R] You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). >> Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 2020 If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. /F7 35 0 R Feb. 10, >> 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. 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 original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. >> On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! /Count 1 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! Council on Aging & Senior Center Contact Us Form Physical Address 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Phone: 413-821-0604 Fax: 413-789-4092 Directory Michael Squindo Executive Director Email Director Phone: 413-726-2835 Kristina Lynch Assistant Director Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities Phone: 413-726-2836 Outreach Coordinator The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the 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. << Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. /MC1 42 0 R 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. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. /F6 31 0 R Terms and Conditions. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. 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.