The Agawam Council on Aging is dedicated to meeting the information, service, and recreation needs of older adults in our community. /JT 729 0 R All Rights Reserved. All 10 pages of content available for viewing digitally! He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. /I7 57 0 R /S 6 0 R 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 legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. 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. >> More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /Order [76 0 R] 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 endobj >> 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. /I11 67 0 R }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k Hard copy prints are not yet available. 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. 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. Mayor William Sapelli has established a central registration phone line for Agawam and Feeding Hills residents only. Sign up for free in under a minute. 2 0 obj << Please consider one of the following options to help you gain more information about what is happening, as well as to stay in communication with us in the most convenient manner for you! Reminder Publishing submitted photo. endobj 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. 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. View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. ). First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. /XObject << - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). We will only be printing a limited number of copies as few people will have access to the center at this time. No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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! 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. >> 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 building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 0. >> The system is cumbersome, contradictory, and asks residents over 75 to navigate a haze of web links, locations, and instructions, each with different criteria and scheduling systems. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. 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. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! 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. 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. >> The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. endobj On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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). Council on Aging & Senior Center Contact Us Form Physical Address 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Phone: 413-821-0604 Fax: 413-789-4092 Directory Michael Squindo Executive Director Email Director Phone: 413-726-2835 Kristina Lynch Assistant Director Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities Phone: 413-726-2836 Outreach Coordinator "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. /GS4 39 0 R 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. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. endobj 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. Just sent the April newsletter to the printer. /I6 53 0 R /Type /Catalog Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. 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. >> The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. Agawam Senior Center in Agawam, Massachusetts, get driving directions from your location. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R >> This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. >> 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. It is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. /MC1 42 0 R Residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills can call the Agawam Senior Center at 821-0605 where a message will prompt them to press 7. /Type /Pages Privacy Policy 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 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). /D << Terms and Conditions. 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. We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, said Squindo. 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. /OCProperties << It is here! /Type /SubPage /Filter /FlateDecode 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. Vaccines are free, but residents may need medical insurance information and their email address when calling the senior center. This will take them to a recorded message where they can leave their name and phone number for assistance in registering for the vaccine. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. 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. 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. AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. 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. 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. >> /I4 49 0 R As a national leader in healthcare, it is simply inexcusable that Massachusetts has fallen so far behind other states. Access featured local businesses and organizations in your area. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. 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. Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. 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! NEW! /F3 19 0 R Contact Us. 1 0 obj >> 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 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. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. 4 0 obj Manage your subscriptions to local communities. /OCGs [76 0 R] << I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. /Length 2951 /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] Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. /PageLabels 747 0 R /GS3 38 0 R Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /Count 1 >> << 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. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Its great seeing so many active seniors having such a great time. /F1 11 0 R MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 The Agawam Senior Center will be closed in observation of the President's Day. /F4 23 0 R Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager endobj Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. We will help where were able too.. endobj Richie Mitnick , famous throughout the region for turning his keyboard into an entire orchestra , presents the golden voice of Joe Saimeri , one of . As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email.