| Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. /Length 2951 3 0 obj https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. Suggest Listing Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. 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. Contact Us. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! 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. /Type /Pages 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. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. /ON [76 0 R] Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Dear Visitor, /PageLabels 747 0 R 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! /Count 12 Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Sign up for free in under a minute. Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. 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. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. March 20, /I9 63 0 R /I7 57 0 R began registering for the clinic in Agawam. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. 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. /MC1 42 0 R The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. It is here! 4 0 obj They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. 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. /GS6 41 0 R Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 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. Senator /Type /SubPage 6 0 obj endobj NEW! 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! As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. /ColorSpace << Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share >> MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. >> endobj If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" 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. 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 . Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 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. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! 1 0 obj September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. All rights reserved (About Us). << ). 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. /F5 27 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. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. endobj All Rights Reserved. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? 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. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] /F2 15 0 R The money will help the center . /GS3 38 0 R /I1 43 0 R We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. /F6 31 0 R Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. 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). Manage your subscriptions to local communities. 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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! The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. . The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. There is a cost for this service. %? 2021 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. /Kids [71 0 R] Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. /OFF [] << AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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. << March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. 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). Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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. >> The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. /F3 19 0 R All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! /Order [76 0 R] 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. 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. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. >> We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. Feb. 10, Hard copy prints are not yet available. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the 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. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. /FitWindow true 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. /Properties << 2023 County Office. /I4 49 0 R - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. << More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /OCProperties << Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. 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. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. 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. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling 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. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. /GS5 40 0 R Terms and Conditions. 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. 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. /Type /Catalog 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. 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. stream If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. >> Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY calling the Senior Center. /I11 67 0 R AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. 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. %PDF-1.5 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. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. >> /F7 35 0 R Don't have an account? 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Council on Aging & Senior Center Contact Us Form Physical Address 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Phone: 413-821-0604 Fax: 413-789-4092 Directory Michael Squindo Executive Director Email Director Phone: 413-726-2835 Kristina Lynch Assistant Director Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities Phone: 413-726-2836 Outreach Coordinator 7 0 obj 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. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. << Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and 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. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. /I6 53 0 R /Count 1 /XObject << endobj 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! 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! The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. 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. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 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. /JT 729 0 R 0. 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. 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/ Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. /Type /Pages County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Executive Director. /Parent 3 0 R Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. /GS2 37 0 R 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. /ExtGState << 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. 1) Don't know who to contact? Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. << 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. 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. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /D << If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. /OCGs [76 0 R] 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The Latest Happenings! /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] >> 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. 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! It is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. 5 0 obj Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. >> The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. endobj Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. 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. endobj /I12 69 0 R 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 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. /I3 47 0 R Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. 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. << Feb. 3, 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. /GS1 36 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 . 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. Email is listed above; or you can click here! If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. 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. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. 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. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. 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. /S 6 0 R 2021 The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. 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. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance.