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. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. Thank you! 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. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 2021 calling the Senior Center. /Type /Catalog 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. 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. >> Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! endobj I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. >> Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 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 . 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. /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. /I4 49 0 R 2021 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. 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. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /GS3 38 0 R 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. /GS6 41 0 R 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. 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 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. %PDF-1.5 March 20, 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! 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 Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. (Photo courtesy of Velis). One hundred vaccines is not a ton, but it is a good starting block for us because once were good doing that 100, that means we can amp it up, said Camossi. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 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. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. >> More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. 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. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Executive Director. /I7 57 0 R 0. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. 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. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 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, /F4 23 0 R This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. /OCGs [76 0 R] Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 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. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. >> - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. Don't have an account? /F1 11 0 R 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. 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. 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. Suggest Listing More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 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. We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! /I8 59 0 R Terms and Conditions. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. 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! 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. 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. /I6 53 0 R 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. 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 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. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. Here is February's lunch menu! Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 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. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA 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 << /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k /Properties << >> 1 0 obj /Count 12 We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. endobj 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/ /S 6 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. endobj SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . /GS5 40 0 R /OFF [] What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" >> Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. /OCProperties << Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. The money will help the center . Feb. 3, /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] Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. 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 senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. 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! 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. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. %? >> The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. /Type /Pages 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 rights reserved (About Us). Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Email is listed above; or you can click here! 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. /Length 2951 As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. /I2 45 0 R /Parent 3 0 R In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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. 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. /Filter /FlateDecode | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. >> 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. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. 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. 1) Don't know who to contact? /Order [76 0 R] These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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! 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. /I12 69 0 R /Font << The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. >> 2 0 obj Dear Visitor, On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! NEW! Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. endobj 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. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. 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 material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. >> /Type /SubPage We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. /ExtGState << >> Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Senator 5 0 obj It is important to register for some of our events in advance. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. /I11 67 0 R About Us Contact Us /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Latest Happenings! We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. We need to do better. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 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. 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. Sign up for free in under a minute. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. /F2 15 0 R ). /F7 35 0 R If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. 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. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. << /I9 63 0 R On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /F3 19 0 R 3 0 obj 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. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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. 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. 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. << Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? 0. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). endobj 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! 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). Hard copy prints are not yet available. 4 0 obj 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.

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