Rotarians donate 1,000 roses to Warwick seniors, veterans Warwick. Warwick Valley Rotarians last week distributed 1,000 free long-stemmed roses to seniors and veterans.

Thanks to the generosity of Warwick Valley Rotarians and local residents, more than 1,000 long-stemmed roses have been presented to Warwick seniors and veterans as a tribute to their valued community service.
Under the guidance of Rotarian Stan Martin, the Roses for Seniors Program was added to the decades-old Rotary Rose Sale four years ago.
The first year 430 roses were distributed to seniors in Liberty Green, Devon Woods and Mount Alverno.
With additional donations the program has expanded to more than 1,000 roses given out to women and veterans in 11 Warwick facilities.
Lead by Rose Chair Joyce Perron, Warwick Rotarians sold more than 500 dozen roses in April to family, friends and business associates to share with loved ones and employees.
Warwick Valley Rotary uses profits from the rose sale and other fund-raisers to help support more than 30 community non-profit organizations and scholarships.
The Warwick Rotary Club, a local community service organization whose motto is “Service Above Self,” was started in 1922 but disbanded during World War II.
The current club was chartered in 1976 and is celebrating its 43rd anniversary. The club meets every Wednesday noon at the Landmark Inn. Visitors and prospective members are invited to attend.