As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. /I8 59 0 R The registration procedure required computer access to the states vaccination site, www.Massgov/vaccine, as well as a way to upload an image of the applicants current insurance card. 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. /I12 69 0 R If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /I10 65 0 R << In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? >> These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. /I9 63 0 R City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. /F5 27 0 R 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. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. /GS2 37 0 R What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. 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. 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. >> 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. The money will help the center . /F3 19 0 R /Properties << 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 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. Suggest Listing Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 1 0 obj "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 . All rights reserved (About Us). /I3 47 0 R Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. 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. /GS4 39 0 R Hard copy prints are not yet available. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. 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. 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! 0. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. By late morning on Jan. 28, state Sen. Eric Lesser had filed emergency legislation requesting the Department of Public Health to create a one-stop vaccine registration website accessible from both desktop computers and mobile devices, and that it establish a 24/7 vaccine registration hotline available in multiple languages to assist elders and other eligible residents in registering for the vaccine. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. /GS6 41 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. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. Feb. 10, (Photo courtesy of Velis). >> Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. 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. 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! << Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. 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. /ON [76 0 R] SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and Thank you! /Count 12 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. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA << 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. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. >> >> /Filter /FlateDecode We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /OCGs [76 0 R] 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. 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. Sincerely, endobj /ColorSpace << There is a cost for this service. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. 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. 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. 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. /Type /Pages County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 1) Don't know who to contact? Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 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 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). %? 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 2 0 obj << You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. /Parent 3 0 R /I6 53 0 R People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. Privacy Policy 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. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. NEW! January 2023February 2023March 2023. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Terms and Conditions. endobj /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R 2021 I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 6 0 obj 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. 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. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] 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). ). Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. /OCProperties << I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. 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. %PDF-1.5 /Type /Pages 7 0 obj Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /I5 51 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 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. 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. Here is February's lunch menu! 4 0 obj 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. /I11 67 0 R Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /MC1 42 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. 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 They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. endobj Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. /FitWindow true 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, /Pages 3 0 R Contact Us. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. /ExtGState << The Agawam Senior Scene for February! Dear Visitor, 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! 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. endobj 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. 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /S 6 0 R September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 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. /XObject << Feb. 3, 2021 Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager /I7 57 0 R - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. 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. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 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. 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. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. /PageLabels 747 0 R Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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. 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. /I4 49 0 R 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! /JT 729 0 R /F4 23 0 R 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! By. 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. 3 0 obj In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). calling the Senior Center. 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. 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). Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. 601 were here. Senator March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. 2023 County Office. We will help where were able too.. /OFF [] It is here! /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. >> >> Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. /GS3 38 0 R Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" 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. We call this our membership form, but please know that we do not charge a fee to belong to the Agawam Senior Center; some of our programming does require a fee to enjoy. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. /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 Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . All rights reserved (About Us). /Count 1 The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).