3 0 obj - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. /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] 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. >> The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). 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 funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. /F2 15 0 R The Agawam Senior Scene for February! Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. The Latest Happenings! 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. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 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! Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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 The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /F5 27 0 R Executive Director. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. >> The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. /FitWindow true 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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. 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. /I1 43 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. ). More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. (Photo courtesy of Velis). First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 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. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. Sincerely, 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. /Length 2951 We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. 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 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. /F7 35 0 R 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. /F4 23 0 R >> Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. >> The problem however, according to Squindo, is that there is no way to limit a public registration to a geographical area, so people from Eastern Mass. The 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. 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. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. Contact Us. 2023 County Office. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. /I5 51 0 R 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. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and 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. >> Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. /I4 49 0 R Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. 4 0 obj 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. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! 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, As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. Here is February's lunch menu! September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 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. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We need to do better. /ColorSpace << If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. endobj As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. /OCProperties << You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 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. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. 0. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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. /Font << City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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! /OFF [] /S 6 0 R And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. 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. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. endobj Senator On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. Thank you! The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. /I10 65 0 R /I2 45 0 R Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. All rights reserved (About Us). >> 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). 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 On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. 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. Terms and Conditions. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. Dear Visitor, 2020 Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. The 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. /I6 53 0 R Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . 1 0 obj 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. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 1) Don't know who to contact? << This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . 2 0 obj What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. 2021 /JT 729 0 R Don't have an account? 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 . Reminder Publishing submitted photo. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 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. 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. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. 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. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 6 0 obj If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" 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. 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. << /OCGs [76 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. /ON [76 0 R] - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /Count 1 The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. /Parent 3 0 R YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. /I11 67 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] 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. "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 . About Us Contact Us << The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager /Type /Pages /GS3 38 0 R If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. NEW! Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. endobj Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. There is a cost for this service. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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. /MC1 42 0 R /GS6 41 0 R 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. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. /Kids [71 0 R] "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. 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. March 20, It is important to register for some of our events in advance. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . << 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. /I7 57 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.
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