/I12 69 0 R /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] << 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. "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 . These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. /I1 43 0 R >> ). Sincerely, Don't have an account? Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. << 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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). 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. 0. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. >> All rights reserved (About Us). 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. 601 were here. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. 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 . /GS6 41 0 R /ExtGState << Executive Director. 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. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. /Type /Pages stream Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 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 Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. << We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. 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. 2023 County Office. /FitWindow true >> - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). | Debbie [email protected]. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Dear Visitor, This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 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. /GS3 38 0 R 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. endobj 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 Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. NEW! /I11 67 0 R /Kids [4 0 R 72 0 R 212 0 R 248 0 R 340 0 R 347 0 R 457 0 R 521 0 R 571 0 R 622 0 R 636 0 R 722 0 R] The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. >> 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. /Font << Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. 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. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /Count 1 /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R /I10 65 0 R On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /Type /Pages 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! You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. << 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! Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 1 0 obj As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. /Type /Catalog We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. /OCGs [76 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. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. >> /Pages 3 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Squindo asks residents who have called the hotline to be patient, especially since the first week of using the hotline already garnered around 600 calls. In addition, the center will continue to provide transportation services on a limited basis for the time being, for non-sick medical appointments, though a lot of medical appointments are moving to telemedicine, Squindo noted, and for necessary grocery shopping. 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. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. Privacy Policy Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! calling the Senior Center. /F5 27 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. 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. /I6 53 0 R Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 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. 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 Advance Local. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. << All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! All Rights Reserved. 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. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. We need to do better. /GS4 39 0 R Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. Terms and Conditions. | Ryan [email protected], West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. >> If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" 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. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. /MC1 42 0 R As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. 1) Don't know who to contact? /I2 45 0 R 2021 Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. 703 Ridge Avenue Mt Airy, MD 21771 Directions 410-386-3960 or 301-829-2407 410-549-5429 (Fax) Email: [email protected] Angie Walz, Center Manager. 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. Feb. 10, /ON [76 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. 6 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. . This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. >> To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. 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. 2020 /S 6 0 R The Agawam Senior Scene for February! 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. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. 2 0 obj The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. 5 0 obj Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /I5 51 0 R Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. A call to the Center, at 263-3264 found that residents 75 years of age were instructed to press 2 to leave their name, phone number and date of birth for a callback appointment scheduling. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. 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! 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. Thank you! The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. >> >> | Debbie [email protected], The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. 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. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. /Filter /FlateDecode /Properties << On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k /GS2 37 0 R Manage your subscriptions to local communities. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and /I8 59 0 R 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. 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. /I9 63 0 R 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. /Order [76 0 R] Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. 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. /F4 23 0 R September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 2021 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. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 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. The money will help the 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. It is here! 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 Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. /Kids [71 0 R] 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. 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. 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! 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. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. 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. /I4 49 0 R /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] Email is listed above; or you can click here! The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. 7 0 obj Sign up for free in under a minute. 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. There is a cost for this service. 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. %PDF-1.5 /XObject << We will help where were able too.. /OFF [] (Photo courtesy of Velis). AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. /OCProperties << More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. endobj << endobj 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. /F3 19 0 R 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! Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. /GS1 36 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. /ColorSpace << >> We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. /F6 31 0 R If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. Here is February's lunch menu! Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. The Latest Happenings! 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. /Count 12 Reach a receptionist by emailing [email protected], 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! >> /PageLabels 747 0 R Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. 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. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. 0. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? About Us Contact Us The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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.