On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome 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. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R began registering for the clinic in Agawam. All Rights Reserved. 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. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. Were working with the Health Department to make sure we keep a tally on where we are for our count, said Squindo. /PageLabels 747 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. We converted the senior center into a call center for vaccinations.. /OCProperties << I want to take a moment to personally thank you for coming to our section of the Town website. >> 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. 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. << 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. 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. On Page 5 please look for our movies that will be on Friday. 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, View map of Agawam Senior Center, and get driving directions from your location. If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. As we return to a new normal, we are working hard to improve options for you to know what is going on at the senior center. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. >> January 2023February 2023March 2023. /ON [76 0 R] This performance will also be livestreamed on Agawam Channel 15 . /S 6 0 R Want to join an amazing team in serving your community? | 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 Reminders Publishing. Squindo said it was then that the organization decided to vote in favor of donating $25,000 towards the cost of a new generator. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 954 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 413-821-0604 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Facebook: @AgawamSeniors Website: www.agawam.ma.us Fax: 413-789-4092 EVENTHIGHLIGHT ACC Event-front page Check Page 4 for a for an exciting Holiday Word Search. March 20, << Applications are available online and can be submitted to klynch@agawam.ma.us, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. In the message posted on Jan. 28, Reichelt indicated that elders 75 years of age and older could begin registering for appointments at the towns Senior Center, which will be administering the shots as the towns vaccine supply arrives. All rights reserved (About Us). Residents in West Springfield will call the senior center at 263-3264 and follow the message prompt. /OFF [] SWEET TREAT The Agawam Senior Center and Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. Whether you are looking to schedule a meal, ask a question, or get in touch with a staff member regarding something please know that you can email our main receptionist for more information on how to do all of this! /I8 59 0 R Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. . }&]cwZ,\n@Aa+J{l~Ko.U,o'MgsI#n]o1B6]whf$]=6'.#T&Lu(=6OnTbj65/9B7Q+J{k 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. All rights reserved (About Us). << 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. On Monday, state Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, presented a $75,000 check to the senior center. 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. Sign up for free in under a minute. 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. /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] | Ryan Feyrerfeyre@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com, West Springfield and Agawam continue to assist residents 75 years of age and older with registering for vaccine clinics. Remember that you must sign up for the Valentine's day lunch by February 8th! - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. /I5 51 0 R /I3 47 0 R Feb. 3, 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. Hard copy prints are not yet available. /I10 65 0 R 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 senior center and the Town of Agawam began devising a plan for a central hotline during the last week of January. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 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. A call to the Center, at 263-3264 found that residents 75 years of age were instructed to press 2 to leave their name, phone number and date of birth for a callback appointment scheduling. 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. Find 5 Senior Centers within 33.7 miles of Agawam Senior Center. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. https://www.townofwestspringfield.org/government/news-communication/covid-19-information-updates/covid-vaccine-rollout. /Properties << /I7 57 0 R Other general resources for the vaccine are also available on the state website. >> Manage your subscriptions to local communities. He said individuals wishing to take advantage of this service must order the meal the day before before 4 p.m. We are constantly working to improve the ways we can best serve you and would appreciate any feedback you have to offer. << Find 2 external resources related to Agawam Senior Center. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. The funds Senator Velis successfully fought for from the state budget will help ease a critical transportation problem facing many Agawam senior citizens. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. 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. Please be sure to stop by one of these locations when you come to the center to let us know what you are attending. 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. >> The Senior Center also provides social services resources. You can get a more detailed list of programs in our newsletter, the Agawam Senior Scene. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. /BleedBox [-7.086609 -7.086609 619.0866 799.0866] /I9 63 0 R 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. /ExtGState << About Us Contact Us 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! Michael A. Squindo, LCSW To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. 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. I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your interest in our Senior Center. /GS3 38 0 R The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. endobj /I6 53 0 R The funding was secured for senior transportation needs from the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. NEW! As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. 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. >> CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Reminder Publishing submitted photo. %? 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