Dear Visitor, 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. /PageLabels 747 0 R 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. /GS5 40 0 R And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. endobj >> Reminder Publishing submitted photo. >> << Michael A. Squindo, LCSW People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 1 0 obj /I8 59 0 R 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. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. Executive Director. >> You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. /ColorSpace << This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . All Rights Reserved. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. /I2 45 0 R << 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. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. 0. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /F3 19 0 R By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. 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! More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /JT 729 0 R We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. /S 6 0 R /XObject << Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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. 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 /Catalog endobj "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 . The money will help the center . We need to do better. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. >> /Type /Pages Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. 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. 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 Thank you! Don't have an account? /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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 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 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. As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. /Kids [71 0 R] /Font << You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? /Parent 3 0 R 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. Sincerely, Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /Order [76 0 R] Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY 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! March 20, Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and << - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Suggest Listing 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. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 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. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 2021 /D << 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). 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. /GS6 41 0 R City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. 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! 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. 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 Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! 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. 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! /OFF [] 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. endobj 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. >> Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. /MC1 42 0 R - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /I9 63 0 R 2 0 obj 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 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. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. 2021 1) Don't know who to contact? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. /ON [76 0 R] Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. Privacy Policy 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. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. January 2023February 2023March 2023. 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. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. << All rights reserved (About Us). 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. /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] 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. 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. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. /I4 49 0 R >> 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 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 Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. 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. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! /Count 12 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. 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. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. << 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. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. 0. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. 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. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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 contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 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. /OCGs [76 0 R] Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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. /Filter /FlateDecode 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. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. >> /I6 53 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. endobj 5 0 obj | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. 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. 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 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. /I5 51 0 R (Photo courtesy of Velis). %? 7 0 obj The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. One hundred vaccines is not a ton, but it is a good starting block for us because once were good doing that 100, that means we can amp it up, said Camossi. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 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. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . 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/ Sign up for free in under a minute. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. >> 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. >> calling the Senior Center. Hard copy prints are not yet available. The Latest Happenings! I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Terms and Conditions. /GS4 39 0 R 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. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. << Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). /Type /SubPage The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. /I1 43 0 R Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. /GS2 37 0 R /GS3 38 0 R Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. We will help where were able too.. /FitWindow true 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. About Us Contact Us /I3 47 0 R /I12 69 0 R These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. Senator It is here! The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. 601 were here. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. Feb. 10, /OCProperties << 4 0 obj View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Here is February's lunch menu! /F4 23 0 R "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. >> >> Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 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. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. /ExtGState << 3 0 obj AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . /I10 65 0 R What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. endobj 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. /F5 27 0 R In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. /F6 31 0 R https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. >> 2023 County Office. 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 . As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. 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 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. 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. /F1 11 0 R Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /I7 57 0 R If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" 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. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. NEW! By. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. 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. 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 feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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). /Type /Pages 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. ). 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.