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Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. << 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. 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! /I1 43 0 R >> 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. /OFF [] January 2023February 2023March 2023. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. /OCProperties << 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 Reminders Publishing. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. >> 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. 7 0 obj If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. 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. /Type /Pages 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. /Filter /FlateDecode Contact Us. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior 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. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. /Pages 3 0 R First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. endobj The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 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. %PDF-1.5 Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /S 6 0 R The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). /I8 59 0 R March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. /I3 47 0 R To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. 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 Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] /I2 45 0 R 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. /I12 69 0 R 2021 3 0 obj /F1 11 0 R /ColorSpace << /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R All rights reserved (About Us). Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Thank you! If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Privacy Policy 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. /GS6 41 0 R 2020 began registering for the clinic in Agawam. 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. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! Feb. 3, Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /F7 35 0 R 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. 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. endobj Also on Page 5 is information on our 4 week nutritional education series. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 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. 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. 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. 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. << /MC1 42 0 R >> The money will help the center . Here is February's lunch menu! 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. /F2 15 0 R The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. NEW! This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. 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. /F3 19 0 R 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. Also you can sign up for regular lunches online at: www.myactivecenter.com 44 2 shares Share >> This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . 6 0 obj As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. Sign up for free in under a minute. /PageLabels 747 0 R 5 0 obj "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 . | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. /ExtGState << 1 0 obj >> Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. 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. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 2023 County Office. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The Senior Center also provides social services resources. 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. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. 0. >> 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! 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 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. . "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. 1) Don't know who to contact? More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. 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! 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. 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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. Consider applying to be a volunteer for the Council on Aging. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. 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. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. /Font << CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. March 20, This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. /Parent 3 0 R 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. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? << What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. /Order [76 0 R] These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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 staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and /I10 65 0 R Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. /Kids [71 0 R] Email is listed above; or you can click here! Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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 Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. There is a cost for this service. ). 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. | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. 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. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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