Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. /I7 57 0 R As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The senior center also asks residents to call and leave a message once, as they have already received double calls from individuals, which is making the process more difficult. }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /GS5 40 0 R 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 0. endobj All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. 6 0 obj Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 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. /ON [76 0 R] Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. /GS4 39 0 R The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. /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] We will help where were able too.. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Dear Visitor, /Count 12 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. 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. >> Golden agers waltz away the day at Agawam Senior Center (photos) - Masslive 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. 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. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding | WWLP (Photo courtesy of Velis). 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. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. /I9 63 0 R Sign up for free in under a minute. >> >> If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. began registering for the clinic in Agawam. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . 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. 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. >> Agawam Senior Center - Agawam, MA | My Community Online >> The Agawam Senior Scene for February! >> The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 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. 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. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R << << /Type /Pages Just sent the April newsletter to - Agawam Senior Center | Facebook << 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 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. 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. /I11 67 0 R /I4 49 0 R Don't have an account? Terms and Conditions. Agawam Senior Center makes meals to go available for seniors Email is listed above; or you can click here! 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. 5 0 obj /F7 35 0 R 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. 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. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. Online Senior Center Newsletter - Carroll County Government /Type /Pages Sincerely, The money will help the center . 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. By. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? endobj We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. /GS1 36 0 R Council on Aging (413) 263-3264 | Town of West Springfield, MA Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. /I2 45 0 R 2020 In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. Here is February's lunch menu! - Agawam Senior Center - Facebook 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. PDF SEPTEMBER 2022 - Parishes Online 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. 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. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. >> It is here! The Agawam Senior Scene - Agawam Senior Center - Facebook Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. The April newsletter of the Agawam - Agawam Senior Center | Facebook Reminder Publishing submitted photo. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 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. 2 0 obj Welcome | Agawam, MA Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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. 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. March 20, Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. /F2 15 0 R Council on Aging & Senior Center | Agawam, MA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. stream /Kids [71 0 R] /F3 19 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. PDF WHAT'S INSIDE - Parishes Online >> More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Friends of the Agawam Senior Center seeking donations for generator 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. 3 0 obj We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. /GS2 37 0 R AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. 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! Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. 1 0 obj These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. PDF What'S Inside Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. 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, 2021 If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Suggest Listing Thank you! 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. 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. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. endobj /I3 47 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. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. 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! Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. /I12 69 0 R No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. 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. 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! /OCProperties << | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. calling the Senior Center. 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! Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. Here is February's lunch menu! 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. We need to do better. All rights reserved (About Us). Senior centers assist with vaccine registrations - Reminder Publications 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 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. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. 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. /Length 2951 endobj This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. /Count 1 "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 .

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