It is here! The Agawam Senior Scene - Agawam Senior Center - Facebook Thank you! The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. 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. Agawam Senior Center | Agawam MA Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. << (Photo courtesy of Velis). The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. 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. /I6 53 0 R | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. In addition to phone call, text, you can now email the center receptionist. >>
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. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Executive Director, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. The senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. /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] September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. Just sent the April newsletter to - Agawam Senior Center | Facebook To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. /F6 31 0 R Hard copy prints are not yet available. On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R The February Newsletter is - Agawam Senior Center | Facebook 2021
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It is important to register for some of our events in advance. Call Kristina at 726-2836 to register. Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. >> 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj
ei. 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. >> 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. All rights reserved (About Us). The Agawam Senior Scene for February! Welcome | Agawam, MA The money will help the center . /OCProperties << 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! Agawam Senior Center will buy van with COVID relief funds March 20,
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The Latest Happenings! On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. 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. >> /S 6 0 R 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. /I3 47 0 R 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. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. 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. Class is held in the Auditorium CHANNEL12 PROGRAMINGDAILY /I7 57 0 R AGAWAM The Agawam Senior Center will be getting some shiny new wheels this year. Friends of the Agawam Senior Center seeking donations for generator 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. >>
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/Type /Catalog 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. NEW! 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. PDF SEPTEMBER 2022 - Parishes Online Contact Us. If you want a hard copy, they will be here in a week or two. /F4 23 0 R 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! County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. PDF What'S Inside We had to unfortunately take down that public site because people arent refraining from registering everywhere and anywhere they can, 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. endobj
/F2 15 0 R News and Updates | Agawam, MA On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. Executive Director. 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! Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager 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 building opens to the public at 6:15 PM. << 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. 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. /D <<
CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. We will help where were able too.. 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. Terms and Conditions. All Rights Reserved. >> /ExtGState << Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding | WWLP 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. /Kids [71 0 R] March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. Michael A. Squindo, LCSW Dear Visitor, 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. In addition it is important to register for some of our events in advance. 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. /GS2 37 0 R Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. 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. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. /I4 49 0 R 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. >>
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. 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. 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. 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. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. /F1 11 0 R 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Agawam Senior Center - Agawam, MA (Address and Phone) - County Office As of right now, the city is hosting vaccination clinics at the West Springfield Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Sincerely, /I12 69 0 R 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. This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . >> "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 . You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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. << 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. The staff will then put those residents on a list, and fit them for an appointment as soon as the city can. Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. /GS3 38 0 R /ColorSpace << I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /ON [76 0 R] >>
No one else other than this age group can book an appointment as this current moment. PDF What'S Inside Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? PDF What'S Inside January 2023February 2023March 2023. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer.