January 2023February 2023March 2023. /XObject << >> Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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. /I9 63 0 R /I8 59 0 R "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. >> Executive Director. 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. /I6 53 0 R 0. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /Font << Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Sincerely, /I1 43 0 R /I10 65 0 R 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. 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. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. >> 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. /D << /Type /Catalog The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 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. Terms and Conditions. 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. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. For more information on the vaccine rollout in West Springfield, visit the website here: https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. The 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. /I11 67 0 R 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. >> I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. All rights reserved (About Us). 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 original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. /I12 69 0 R >> 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. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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. 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, /I4 49 0 R /Parent 3 0 R 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. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. 2021 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. 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! Hard copy prints are not yet available. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. /Length 2951 This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . << 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/ 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. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. endobj Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA /Type /SubPage >> | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. 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. << Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. Here is February's lunch menu! Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW /GS6 41 0 R 2023 County Office. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. 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 << The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. 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). These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. Feb. 3, First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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. Privacy Policy The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. /Type /Pages It is important to register for some of our events in advance. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. Email is listed above; or you can click here! They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. 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. /PageLabels 747 0 R All Rights Reserved. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] 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. 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! All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Suggest Listing Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. We recognize that seniors either dont have access to the necessary resources, or are uncomfortable using those resources, said Michael Squindo, the director at the Agawam Senior Center. The money will help the center . March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. /GS1 36 0 R If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. About Us Contact Us 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. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" /F1 11 0 R This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. Don't have an account? He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. 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! /ExtGState << Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. 2021 Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. 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. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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. 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. /ON [76 0 R] 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 Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /F4 23 0 R Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. /F6 31 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. calling the Senior Center. 0. /Properties << Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. /S 6 0 R endobj 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. 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. Contact Us. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share /Order [76 0 R] As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. /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. 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. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] 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. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. stream 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 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. endobj One hundred vaccines is not a ton, but it is a good starting block for us because once were good doing that 100, that means we can amp it up, said Camossi. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. endobj - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY 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! If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. NEW! /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] 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. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. "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 . Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /GS5 40 0 R The Senior Center also provides social services resources. 1 0 obj 7 0 obj Thank you! /F7 35 0 R 2020 Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. /OCGs [76 0 R] Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. 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. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager /Count 12 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. /Count 1 The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. 4 0 obj Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. >> All rights reserved (About Us). 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. /F3 19 0 R It is here! AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. << Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. 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 Sign up for free in under a minute. 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. 2 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. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. 601 were here. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 6 0 obj 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. >> The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city 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. 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. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. %PDF-1.5 https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. << /GS2 37 0 R 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! As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. %? By. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . (Photo courtesy of Velis). Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. 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). Dear Visitor, I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. /GS3 38 0 R /OFF [] These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. We need to do better. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. endobj Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities.

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