Terms and Conditions. All Rights Reserved. endobj 4 0 obj 601 were here. /I4 49 0 R (Photo courtesy of Velis). /I2 45 0 R 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. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. 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. 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. /I7 57 0 R Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /PageLabels 747 0 R >> The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] 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. 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. /I12 69 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. /I10 65 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode By. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. Contact Us. 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. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! 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. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? endobj Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. 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. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 0. /XObject << Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Feb. 3, 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. >> 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. We will help where were able too.. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. 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! 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! >> March 20, 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. /D << 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. 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 May installment of the Agawam Cultural Council's popular Applause Series will take place on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Agawam Senior Center. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. << >> Privacy Policy The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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. /Count 1 /Length 2951 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! Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. /Count 12 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. /Type /Catalog << /S 6 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 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. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. >> 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. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. 5 0 obj 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. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. 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. Feb. 10, This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 6 0 obj 2023 County Office. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. 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. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. /OFF [] Sincerely, 3 0 obj /ColorSpace << Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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). "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 . These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. Hard copy prints are not yet available. 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 They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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 /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. Senator 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. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. ). Email is listed above; or you can click here! Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Dear Visitor, /Type /SubPage The money will help the center . Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam 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. All rights reserved (About Us). Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! 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. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 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. 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. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. /GS1 36 0 R 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 had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. 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, began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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). 2 0 obj /Parent 3 0 R NEW! 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. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY /JT 729 0 R Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 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. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! endobj Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /I9 63 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. /I5 51 0 R Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. 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. /MC1 42 0 R Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA 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. 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. endobj 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. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. 0. /F7 35 0 R As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. /F4 23 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. /GS6 41 0 R Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. . Here is February's lunch menu! /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] 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. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. 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. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . /F3 19 0 R What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. Suggest Listing 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 Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /F1 11 0 R 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. 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. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. /I1 43 0 R /Order [76 0 R] 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. >> The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. 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. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. 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. 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. It is here! The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 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. 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. 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. 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. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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. 2020 The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. 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. 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. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. /ExtGState << In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. /I8 59 0 R /Kids [71 0 R] >> - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. /OCProperties << /I6 53 0 R %PDF-1.5 On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /GS4 39 0 R 2021 It is important to register for some of our events in advance. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. /F5 27 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. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. 1) Don't know who to contact? /Pages 3 0 R People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. >> 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. 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. endobj By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. We need to do better. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. Executive Director. calling the Senior Center. 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. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and 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. stream Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. 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 Advance Local. /GS2 37 0 R << /Font << /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. About Us Contact Us Thank you! On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /F6 31 0 R 1 0 obj Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share
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