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 AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. 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 contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. 1 0 obj 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. /I5 51 0 R (Photo courtesy of Velis). 7 0 obj "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. 3 0 obj >> Terms and Conditions. It is here! On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! /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. /Type /SubPage Suggest Listing As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. "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 . 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. 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. stream /Pages 3 0 R YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] 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. >> Feb. 3, 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. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. NEW! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 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. 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! Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. 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. >> Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. 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. calling the Senior Center. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager 4 0 obj 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. We will help where were able too.. Privacy Policy You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. 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 in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. /F5 27 0 R 6 0 obj Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. >> 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. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 601 were here. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /JT 729 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] 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. 2023 County Office. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. /Type /Pages Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /GS5 40 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. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The money will help the center . We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. >> Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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 staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. /FitWindow true >> All rights reserved (About Us). Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. >> The Council on Aging and Senior Center provide a place to promote a spirit of healthy, positive, aging through education and activities for all seniors, their families, and the community at large. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. 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. Hard copy prints are not yet available. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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 COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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 Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 5 0 obj 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. 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 you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! About Us Contact Us Feb. 10, The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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/ Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. << >> The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. << In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . %PDF-1.5 /D << The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. /F7 35 0 R In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. Email is listed above; or you can click here! 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. /I7 57 0 R We recognize that seniors either dont have access to the necessary resources, or are uncomfortable using those resources, said Michael Squindo, the director at the Agawam Senior Center. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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 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. /Kids [71 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. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 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. There is a cost for this service. /Parent 3 0 R On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /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. /ON [76 0 R] They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. >> The Senior Center also provides social services resources. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. 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 Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Sign up for free in under a minute. /OFF [] The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /I6 53 0 R /Font << The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. /I8 59 0 R /Count 12 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. 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 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. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 1) Don't know who to contact? As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /ExtGState << 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 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 senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. /F3 19 0 R 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, 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 . Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. /ColorSpace << 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). Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /I3 47 0 R /MC1 42 0 R /I11 67 0 R Sincerely, >> | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. << The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 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! If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. /I4 49 0 R Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 2020 All Rights Reserved. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 2021 People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. 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. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 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. endobj endobj /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R 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. 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. << Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. 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). /F1 11 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. 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. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. 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. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. /GS6 41 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. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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! . The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. /Type /Catalog /GS1 36 0 R 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. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share >> /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. %? The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. 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. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. endobj /XObject << 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. Executive Director. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /OCProperties << Thank you! This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . 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. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Here is February's lunch menu! On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. >> City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Latest Happenings! Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /Count 1 Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. 2021 Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? Senator All rights reserved (About Us). The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. /GS4 39 0 R /I1 43 0 R https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /I12 69 0 R Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. endobj 2 0 obj /Filter /FlateDecode This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. << Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. /PageLabels 747 0 R /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. 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. Don't have an account? Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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! 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. We need to do better. January 2023February 2023March 2023. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and Please consider one of the following options to help you gain more information about what is happening, as well as to stay in communication with us in the most convenient manner for you! We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. /Length 2951 /I9 63 0 R Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). /S 6 0 R If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. 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. 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. 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. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. 0. /I10 65 0 R No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. 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.

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