The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. /ExtGState << This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. /GS2 37 0 R Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. 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. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. 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 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. stream 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. Sign up for free in under a minute. 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. >> All rights reserved (About Us). 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. 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. Hard copy prints are not yet available. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /GS4 39 0 R The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. 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 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. /I4 49 0 R In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. 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! /GS6 41 0 R 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. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 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. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. 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. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . ). The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. 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. 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. 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. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. >> And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. /I7 57 0 R /I10 65 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. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share /MC1 42 0 R %PDF-1.5 Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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/ /F3 19 0 R /GS5 40 0 R MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. 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. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. Suggest Listing Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. 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. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. March 20, /Pages 3 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. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Contact Us. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. << Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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 Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. Feb. 3, 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. /I8 59 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. 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). Here is February's lunch menu! 7 0 obj Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. 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. Feb. 10, View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. /ColorSpace << Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Senator endobj endobj 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! Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. NEW! 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. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It is here! Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. << /F6 31 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. January 2023February 2023March 2023. /PageLabels 747 0 R >> >> The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. 0. /Type /SubPage 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. /F2 15 0 R /FitWindow true 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. 0. 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. 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. 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. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. 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! /GS3 38 0 R Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. 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 We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. /I1 43 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. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 2 0 obj 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! As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. 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. 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. /I2 45 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. /I6 53 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] /Type /Catalog /Properties << 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. 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. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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! There is a cost for this service. 3 0 obj About Us Contact Us Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager /D << 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. Don't have an account? More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /I3 47 0 R /Count 12 /ON [76 0 R] Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 601 were here. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. >> | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. /OCGs [76 0 R] 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. /Parent 3 0 R /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R The Agawam Senior Scene for February! /S 6 0 R Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. >> Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. All rights reserved (About Us). >> endobj AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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. /I11 67 0 R - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. endobj 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. >> | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. 2020 (Photo courtesy of Velis). 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. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . 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 . AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. 1 0 obj %? /Count 1 Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Email is listed above; or you can click here! Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. /F5 27 0 R We will help where were able too.. << Privacy Policy The Latest Happenings! 2021 << We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. 2021 As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. /I12 69 0 R On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. >> Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. /GS1 36 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. 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. /I5 51 0 R 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. >> The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. >> calling the Senior Center. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. /F1 11 0 R 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. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Terms and Conditions. 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. 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. >> 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. 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. /Order [76 0 R] "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 . Thank you! CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). /Type /Pages /Filter /FlateDecode Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. /OFF [] Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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. 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 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. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. endobj He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. 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. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters.