Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. Feb. 10, 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. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager 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. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. About Us Contact Us We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. 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. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . 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. 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/ 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. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 7 0 obj The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /GS3 38 0 R 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. Sincerely, 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. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. << /F2 15 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. /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 building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. /Type /Catalog https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. Contact Us. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. /I6 53 0 R Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and 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. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /I5 51 0 R 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. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Executive Director. /Type /SubPage Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, 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. /I11 67 0 R By. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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. 601 were here. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /ON [76 0 R] Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. Terms and Conditions. /I1 43 0 R Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? Reminder Publishing submitted photo. stream /S 6 0 R 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. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. 2020 /Length 2951 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 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. /GS2 37 0 R 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. 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. 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. << March 20, 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). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. /OCProperties << Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. 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. 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. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. . People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. << Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. Senator These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. /F1 11 0 R 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 . 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. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /I12 69 0 R 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 legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). 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. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW All rights reserved (About Us). 2 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. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. << 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. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. /GS4 39 0 R 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. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. The city is also conducting free testing at the high school every Sunday in February from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our. /PageLabels 747 0 R The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 2023 County Office. /Pages 3 0 R Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. It is important that we know who is coming to our Senior Center so that we can report our numbers to all the parties we are responsible to including, the town, grant providers, and you the consumer of our services. All Rights Reserved. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. Welcome Letter Council on Aging & Senior Center News and Updates Join the Senior Center Subscribe to Digital Newsletter Register for Meals and Programs Online Congregate Meals & Coffee Shoppe Programs Services Professional Meals Referral Senior Resource Fair Home Jobs GIS Contact The Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 /MC1 42 0 R It is here! As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. /Filter /FlateDecode Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. /F6 31 0 R /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R The problem however, according to Squindo, is that there is no way to limit a public registration to a geographical area, so people from Eastern Mass. >> }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 1 0 obj Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. /Type /Pages Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. 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! /I4 49 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. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. /GS6 41 0 R Hard copy prints are not yet available. (Photo courtesy of Velis). 2021 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. 1) Don't know who to contact? - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. 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. 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 /JT 729 0 R 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. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. 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 Latest Happenings! Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. /FitWindow true 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. Photo Credit: Town of Agawam AGAWAM- Beginning this week, the Agawam Senior Center is offering seniors who usually take advantage of the facility's noon meal the option to get a meal to go, delivered curbside. Feb. 3, We need to do better. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. Privacy Policy calling the Senior Center. 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. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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. >> I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. endobj /Font << All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! 3 0 obj >> 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. 6 0 obj And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. 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. /OFF [] Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. << Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 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! Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. endobj The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). %? Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. 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! /Count 12 Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. >> The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. 0. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. /XObject << All rights reserved (About Us). /D << What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. >> We will help where were able too.. >> MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Don't have an account? >> Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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. 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). 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. 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. /F3 19 0 R 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. Dear Visitor, This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. 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. phillies coaching staff 2022, train accident california today, vickie chapman hindmarsh island,

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