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. 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 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 Scene for February! /Length 2951 Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share <<
Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. 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. . Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. 601 were here. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center.
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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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 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. >> 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 March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. /GS6 41 0 R Feb. 3,
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Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. /Order [76 0 R] 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. 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 building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. 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. It is here! 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 . 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! 2021
/I6 53 0 R /JT 729 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. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service.
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. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? We need to do better. As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. stream
/BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. /I7 57 0 R /I1 43 0 R 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. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. The Latest Happenings! We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to 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. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. 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. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. 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. 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. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. Sign up for free in under a minute. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. >> The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. /GS5 40 0 R MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. << In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. /F5 27 0 R 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. Dear Visitor, 0. Don't have an account? More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Executive Director. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. /Type /Pages endobj
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To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. "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 . Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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. Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. The money will help the center . Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. 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. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. About Us Contact Us /OCProperties << On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the 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 legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). 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). 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. 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 original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. 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. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. Here is February's lunch menu! /F3 19 0 R 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. There is a cost for this service. 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. By. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. /I10 65 0 R 0. /Count 12 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. /I4 49 0 R /Pages 3 0 R 7 0 obj
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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. /F1 11 0 R The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 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. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" 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. /GS1 36 0 R /I8 59 0 R 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. Suggest Listing The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. 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. 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. 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. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. /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] I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. Thank you! Manage your subscriptions to local communities. 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. >> View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. /GS2 37 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! All Rights Reserved. endobj
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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. >>
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. /Type /SubPage 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). >> The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. /I12 69 0 R 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj
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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. ). Hard copy prints are not yet available. 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. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 1 0 obj
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/Type /Pages 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. /I9 63 0 R Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. 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. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. >>
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.