Email is listed above; or you can click here! 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. /F5 27 0 R 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. Feb. 10, >> Don't have an account? 2 0 obj /I1 43 0 R I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. 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. 2021 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. Published: Jan. 09, 2022, 5:30 a.m. 10. endobj >> /F1 11 0 R 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 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. Executive Director. /Kids [71 0 R] We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . 1 0 obj >> Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Suggest Listing Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. /Parent 3 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). If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. /MC1 42 0 R << - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /I12 69 0 R The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 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. 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. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). /ExtGState << Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. The Agawam Senior Scene for February! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. 2020 "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 . 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. /Pages 3 0 R %? /Length 2951 I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. << 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. The building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. /GS3 38 0 R Terms and Conditions. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. 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. /D << %PDF-1.5 View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. 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. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. << /Type /SubPage Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . << 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. All rights reserved (About Us). Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. 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. Privacy Policy 0. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /Type /Pages First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. >> /PageLabels 747 0 R Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. stream Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. >> The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. About Us Contact Us Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. /S 6 0 R Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. Dear Visitor, Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /GS5 40 0 R >> 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! /JT 729 0 R January 2023February 2023March 2023. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. endobj Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 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. 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 0. 2021 This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. All rights reserved (About Us). We will help where were able too.. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. 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. 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. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share /XObject << Hard copy prints are not yet available. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! /I8 59 0 R March 20, /F2 15 0 R As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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 Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. 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. /Order [76 0 R] 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! 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. 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. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. The money will help the center . As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is here! The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. >> << 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, /F4 23 0 R Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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 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 staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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. 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. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. 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. 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. Senator Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? 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. 7 0 obj 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. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. 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. 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 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. The Latest Happenings! << The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. 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. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 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 senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. Sincerely, >> 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. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. 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. calling the Senior Center. . /Count 1 Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /GS4 39 0 R Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! 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. >> 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. The Senior Center also provides social services resources.
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