3 0 obj We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. /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] The Latest Happenings! /Type /SubPage 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! /ON [76 0 R] Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. All rights reserved (About Us). /F4 23 0 R | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. /F3 19 0 R As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. /XObject << >> 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 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. 2021 Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. xZ[o~@g>KlM @58(&'EqPE~F:[Z0#"937C]~zg 7osRmMr*klpzoO7'|o~-h2ge^iiMKOC_:4~i Cp6'=-O%` c*8G=FWL voWL_ KZyt)q/ >> This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. << The Agawam Senior Scene for February! /S 6 0 R 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. 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. >> AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. /I6 53 0 R 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. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. >> January 2023February 2023March 2023. As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. endobj 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 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. To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. >> /I9 63 0 R AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. All rights reserved (About Us). 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). Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA 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. Page 10 A Night Out with Whiskey Traveler WORD SEARCH The bank of hometown values. /Font << /Type /Pages /F5 27 0 R Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. /I12 69 0 R /F7 35 0 R 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. << Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. /GS5 40 0 R /F1 11 0 R We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. 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 original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY >> 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. /JT 729 0 R endobj 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. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 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. 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. 5 0 obj Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. /I1 43 0 R The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. The money will help the center . Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 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. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. /GS2 37 0 R Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. 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. 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. Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Popularity:#2 of 2 Senior Centers in Hampden County#21 of 27 Senior Centers in Massachusetts#653 in Senior Centers. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com. 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. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. 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. Senator Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. /Order [76 0 R] >> /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R Feb. 10, << Please feel free to follow the link to view it digitally. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. /I3 47 0 R 2 0 obj /GS1 36 0 R Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? /Properties << Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across . }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of. /Type /Catalog Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Executive Director. << Manage your subscriptions to local communities. The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. >> The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. Contact Us. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. 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. This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. /PageLabels 747 0 R endobj If you have not attended the Agawam Senior Center before, you probably have not heard me say "make sure you check-in!" If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. 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. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. /Count 12 /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] 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. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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 . If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 2020 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. /OFF [] No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. << 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 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. . March 20, This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. /Length 2951 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. 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 town is prepared to also register people for a second clinic, but Squindo said that they can only work with what they have now. /Count 1 There is a cost for this service. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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). Michael A. Squindo, LCSW 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. >> City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 1) Don't know who to contact? /Parent 3 0 R Email is listed above; or you can click here! Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. endobj 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. /Kids [71 0 R] Hard copy prints are not yet available. /OCProperties << On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. 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. /I8 59 0 R /OCGs [76 0 R] began registering for the clinic in Agawam. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . We strongly encourage you to register to receive a digital copy by email every month. Dear Visitor, 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center!
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