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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. 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). 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, 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. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW /GS1 36 0 R YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. 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. 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! /MC1 42 0 R /GS2 37 0 R | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY 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. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] endobj - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . 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. /GS5 40 0 R 6 0 obj 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. 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. /Kids [71 0 R] 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. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. /I12 69 0 R 2020 Terms and Conditions. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 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. /Count 1 Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. About Us Contact Us 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. 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. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 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. endobj Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Sincerely, More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. Senator 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. 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. /Type /Pages 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. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 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. << We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. 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. >> Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. (Photo courtesy of Velis). /Type /Pages The Agawam Senior Scene for February! We need to do better. 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. /I7 57 0 R The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). /I11 67 0 R Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. "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 . 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. /F7 35 0 R Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. /F4 23 0 R Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. Thank you! 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. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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). We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Our Latest Newsletter Services We Offer: Meals Transportation Outreach Recreation & Socialization COA Board of Directors Meeting Notices & Minutes Facebook Feb 27 Photos from West Springfield Council on Aging's post Our March newsletter is available now! Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. /D << 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. Executive Director. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. 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. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. >> The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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. stream The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. >> 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. 3 0 obj /ExtGState << /Font << Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. >> 2023 County Office. /S 6 0 R /I3 47 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. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /Parent 3 0 R To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. Email is listed above; or you can click here! Privacy Policy began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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. /OCGs [76 0 R] Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 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. /GS3 38 0 R Hard copy prints are not yet available. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /OFF [] The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /XObject << Reminder Publishing submitted photo. 601 were here. >> The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via 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! Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 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 Latest Happenings! /I4 49 0 R 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Feb. 3, 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 . I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. We will help where were able too.. 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. /JT 729 0 R Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. /I9 63 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. 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. calling the Senior Center. /Length 2951 I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. 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 4 0 obj And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. >> City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. << 1 0 obj >> 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. NEW! . 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. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. %? 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. >> 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. 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. 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. Feb. 10, Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. 0. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. endobj Don't have an account? << Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Sign up for free in under a minute. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. endobj /F6 31 0 R For more information on the vaccine rollout in West Springfield, visit the website here: https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. Suggest Listing /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 5 0 obj << This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. >> Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! >> These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. /I5 51 0 R ). On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. 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/ 7 0 obj 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. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. 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. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. %PDF-1.5 /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] /Type /Catalog 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. 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 converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. All rights reserved (About Us). /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. 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. 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! /Type /SubPage Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. 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. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /GS6 41 0 R | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. Here is February's lunch menu! 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 2 0 obj On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to 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. It is here! 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. 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. >> If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. /Order [76 0 R] /GS4 39 0 R Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. 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. 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 Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. 0. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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! Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. /I8 59 0 R The Senior Center also provides social services resources. 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. 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 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. 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. /FitWindow true In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 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. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share << Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. 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. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. By. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 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. /I1 43 0 R If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" 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. Contact Us. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. /I2 45 0 R 2021 YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. >> The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 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. 2021 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. /PageLabels 747 0 R We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. /Filter /FlateDecode AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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. /F3 19 0 R They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. 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. 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. 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.