Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). 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 funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /Type /Pages Executive Director. /I4 49 0 R 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. /F5 27 0 R The money will help the center . Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. %PDF-1.5 6 0 obj /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. << /F4 23 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] Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. 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. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. 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 is February's lunch menu! The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. 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). Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. All rights reserved (About Us). /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. >> 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. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . /ExtGState << >> 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 . 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. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. /ColorSpace << March 20, 0. Hard copy prints are not yet available. January 2023February 2023March 2023. Sign up for free in under a minute. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. << The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager The Senior Center also provides social services resources. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. 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. >> 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. %? In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. 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! 2023 County Office. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 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. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. 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. Contact Us. /FitWindow true Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. /Font << 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. Privacy Policy endobj Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share 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. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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. << Suggest Listing The Agawam Senior Scene for February! Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY 2021 /I7 57 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 If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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 material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. 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. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. 1 0 obj 3 0 obj 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. endobj Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. /I6 53 0 R View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. /PageLabels 747 0 R Don't have an account? /Count 1 You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. /F2 15 0 R Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /GS6 41 0 R About Us Contact Us Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. 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/ 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. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] NEW! /I12 69 0 R /I8 59 0 R This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Terms and Conditions. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. Thank you! /Order [76 0 R] 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! Dear Visitor, >> Feb. 3, >> As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. /Type /Catalog >> The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. 5 0 obj No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /I5 51 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Feb. 10, Sincerely, The Latest Happenings! /GS2 37 0 R began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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! All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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. /MC1 42 0 R Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. /F1 11 0 R /F7 35 0 R (Photo courtesy of Velis). SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. /OCProperties << All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. 2020 0. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 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. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" /Properties << On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 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). 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 4 0 obj On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. The message does ask that individuals allow up to one week for a return call from a center staff member, due to a high volume of requests. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 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. 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. 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. 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. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. /Count 12 Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. 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. /Type /Pages 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. 7 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. 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. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. << >> /I9 63 0 R /GS4 39 0 R These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. >> Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. 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. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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! The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. 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. There is a cost for this service. endobj 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. 2 0 obj /OFF [] /Kids [71 0 R] By. /I1 43 0 R >> I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. 1) Don't know who to contact? https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. It is here! Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. >> stream AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. calling the Senior Center. 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. 601 were here. 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. /Type /SubPage Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. /I3 47 0 R 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. 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. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. "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 . 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. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. All rights reserved (About Us). 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA /ON [76 0 R] /Filter /FlateDecode << We need to do better. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. 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. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center.