Suggest Listing 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. All rights reserved (About Us). 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 have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" %? On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. All Rights Reserved. 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 /Type /Pages 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. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. 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. /Type /Catalog All rights reserved (About Us). >> The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). /GS3 38 0 R It is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. 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. 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. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. 3 0 obj 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. /ColorSpace << 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 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. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. << AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. /S 6 0 R << /ON [76 0 R] 2021 There is a cost for this service. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . /OFF [] calling the Senior Center. /GS2 37 0 R September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. 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. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. >> The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. 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. 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). . I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. 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. 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. 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. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. 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. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. Don't have an account? /F5 27 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. /F6 31 0 R Contact Us. 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. About Us Contact Us These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R /Order [76 0 R] 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. 601 were here. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] Senator - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. /JT 729 0 R YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. /Properties << Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? Sign up for free in under a minute. 0. << Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. 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. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. endobj Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. We will help where were able too.. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam 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. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. Feb. 3, /XObject << 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. /Kids [71 0 R] The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. /Pages 3 0 R On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share /Count 1 endobj 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. The money will help the center . 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. << /Count 12 << >> County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. /I6 53 0 R We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. 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. /I12 69 0 R If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. >> Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW /Type /SubPage Privacy Policy Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. 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. /OCProperties << 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. Here is February's lunch menu! endobj And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 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. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. 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. 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. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. 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. /I4 49 0 R 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, 1) Don't know who to contact? He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. Thank you! /F4 23 0 R /I1 43 0 R The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. /Type /Pages 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. 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. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. /F2 15 0 R /D << AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. /F1 11 0 R Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. 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! NEW! You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. >> 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 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 funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. Sincerely, (Photo courtesy of Velis). 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /Font << The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. 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! 2 0 obj /I7 57 0 R Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. ). 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. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA.
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