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>> endobj On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 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. 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. 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 a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. /F6 31 0 R 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 6 0 obj We are more than willing to work with people to get those folks registered for other sites if the time frame for the town clinics is not soon enough, said Squindo. The Latest Happenings! Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. 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! /XObject << 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. We will help where were able too.. Sincerely, 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. /Pages 3 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. By. << << 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. 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. 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. /OCGs [76 0 R] View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. << 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. /I8 59 0 R We need to do better. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY /ExtGState << The Senior Center provides programs to meet the needs and interests of seniors, including recreational and leisure programs, health and wellness programs, cultural programs, and classes. endobj /I7 57 0 R This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. 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! >> << We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. Dear Visitor, The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. >> %PDF-1.5 /I11 67 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. 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. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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! Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. /Properties << ). /PageLabels 747 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. 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/ /GS2 37 0 R January 2023February 2023March 2023. 1) Don't know who to contact? On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. /Count 1 About Us Contact Us /I3 47 0 R 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). /I12 69 0 R . Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. Feb. 3, /F4 23 0 R All rights reserved (About Us). 2 0 obj >> >> 601 were here. /I6 53 0 R More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /Count 12 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. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. Thank you! << /I5 51 0 R We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. >> 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. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. /Filter /FlateDecode /MC1 42 0 R /GS6 41 0 R >> As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Email is listed above; or you can click here! 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. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /Length 2951 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. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . 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. 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! Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. >> Manage your subscriptions to local communities. All Rights Reserved. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! Here is February's lunch menu! 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. endobj 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. /Parent 3 0 R /GS3 38 0 R endobj | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. /Order [76 0 R] 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. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 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. 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. 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 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. 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. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. 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 2021 As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. 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. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 3 0 obj Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. /JT 729 0 R 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. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /F7 35 0 R /Type /Pages Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. 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 building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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. 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. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW << YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /ON [76 0 R] Suggest Listing We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. >> In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 4 0 obj 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. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. 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 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. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k /Font << 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. Don't have an account? >> 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. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. /FitWindow true Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. 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. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. Contact Us. It is here! Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. 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. Feb. 10, SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. 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 The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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.

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