Mario Ronghi and his wife, Mena, often organize the dances, where they love to dance the Viennese waltz. 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. 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! This is a great group of folks who gather and help one another with tech related questions and issues. 2021 6h@-v5m=|&R]Gf(,[bU'T#Jjgj ei. 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. And for those with limited ability to navigate the internet, there is no access to appointment booking at all, said Lesser in a statement received by Reminder Publishing. /I2 45 0 R The April newsletter of the Agawam Senior Scene has been published online. AGAWAM They can twirl, sway and chasse their way across the dance floor even into their 90s. Feb. 10, 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. 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. /I9 63 0 R CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Email Kristina Lynch with questions or to register, The Town of Agawam36 Main StreetAgawam, MA 01001. Feb. 3, Please contact your respective Senior & Community Center for questions about activities, mask requirements and/or social distancing requirements. endobj Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. January 2023February 2023March 2023. 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. 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. Here on the town website you will find a brief overview of what we have to offer. 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. /Type /Pages /Type /Pages /Filter /FlateDecode 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! You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 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). On behalf of all the staff at the Agawam Council on Aging, welcome to the Senior Center! More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. 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. /S 6 0 R >> Charlie Bakers Phase 2 eligible cohort elders 75 years of age and older could manage. /F3 19 0 R Ann Palmisano, Assistant Center Manager I get great joy for performing for these dances, said Mitnick. March 20, 2020 | Debbie Gardner debbieg@thereminder.com The Agawam senior center is offering meals to-go. 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. This group of individuals is prepared to answer your questions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. First know that this is only one of the many resources at your disposal as a visitor to the Agawam Senior Center. ). 4 0 obj 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. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. /I11 67 0 R /F2 15 0 R /TrimBox [0 0 612 792] 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/ YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Executive Director. Agawam Senior Center receives $50K in state funding. By offering takeout meals we maintain social distancing, but people who need [the meal] can get one, Squindo said of this new service. The money will help the center . << Hard copy prints are not yet available. /F1 11 0 R (Photo courtesy of Velis). To sign up for the town clinic specifically, Agawam and Feeding Hills residents 75 and older must use that hotline. /OFF [] /Kids [71 0 R] Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. >> 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. Manage your subscriptions to local communities. Terms and Conditions. << Ballroom dancers trot through Agawam Senior Center. 1) Don't know who to contact? And as Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli. 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. "Theres very limited doses available from the state to the local municipalities from week-to-week, said Squindo. Follow the link to download, and subscribe to future newsletters directly by email. This COVID-19 registration hotline number is 726-2840. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. The Phase 2 vaccine rollout is creating mass confusion and anxiety for our eligible senior population. Email for Programs, Volunteering, and Facilities. 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 . /F5 27 0 R 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Carroll County Government | Online Senior Center Newsletter Carroll County, Maryland Telephone 410-386-2400 TT users (MD Relay) 711-735-2258 800-735-2258 Home Government Directory Citizen Services Aging & Disabilities Senior and Community Centers Online Senior Center Newsletter Online Senior Center Newsletter Click for PDF! Here is February's lunch menu! The Agawam Senior Center is excited to partner up Sunshine Village for two crafting events at the Senior Center. | Debbie Gardnerdebbieg@thereminder.com, The Agawam senior center is offering meals togo.Photo Credit: Town of Agawam. Your opportunity to ask your questions related to iPhones, Android phones, iPads, or computers and receive support from knowledgeable peers. It is here! Sincerely, September 12 we will be making a scarecrow On September 26 we will be making a Pumpkin Pot. 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. Even at 90 years old, Mario keeps up with the crowd. /F4 23 0 R >> There is a cost for this service. /I7 57 0 R Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will present 1960s American Pop: Songs from The Brill Building at 7:00 PM. Some are well into their 80s and beyond.. We need to do better. << /JT 729 0 R Here you will have access to our current and a number of our previously published newsletters. 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. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington). Privacy Policy The Phase 2 rollout, which began in Massachusetts on Feb. 1, will first vaccinate individuals who are 75 years of age and older. Reminder Publishing submitted photo. They can do this either online at www.myactivecenter.com or by calling the center at 821-0604. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. Every first responder in West Springfield has already been vaccinated, as well as everyone who is a COVID-safety worker, according to Camossi. 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. As of 2/10/2022 our receptionists now have the ability to correspond via email. 2021 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. /I3 47 0 R 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. /Count 12 As of press time, there have been around 530 seniors who have called to book an appointment for a vaccine clinic. 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. People who want to go that route should however use the state website to register, rather than the Agawam/Feeding Hills hotline. 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. >> If you have not yet subscribed to receive your newsletter via. /ViewerPreferences 2 0 R About Us Contact Us 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. The original plan in Agawam and Feeding Hills was to post the town clinic online so people could register themselves. These programs, such as lunch, specifically note so in our newsletter. City Hall Searles Building 41 Pleasant Street Methuen, MA 01844 Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. >> 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. 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. 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. /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] /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI] What weve learned is that we just really need staff, said Camossi, with regard to the Phase 2 rollout process. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Reminders Publishing. 2020 calling the Senior Center. << Address and Phone Number for Agawam Senior Center, a Senior Center, at Wright Street, Agawam MA. All Rights Reserved. Dear Visitor, 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. 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. /OCProperties << 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, >> If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.