The Warwick Friendly Visitor Program would like to spotlight John Stage who was born in Warwick in 1925 and is currently living in the home that he grew up in with his seven siblings.
John was a photo journalist who traveled the world working for National Geographic and Life magazines. He raised his family on a farm in New Milford and then moved back home to Warwick. He has seen many changes in Warwick (mostly good – he added). John loves all the community involvement and loves that Warwick is small and very welcoming. He thinks the best improvements in the Town have been the Development Rights Program which helps keep open spaces.
John is appreciative of the Friendly Visitor Program. He has a weekly shopper and rides to different medical appointments. The program has been essential in keeping him in the comfort of his home. He appreciates and trusts all the wonderful volunteers and the services they provide.
Volunteer Training Set for June 24
In the month of May, the program received 170 messages and 212 services were provided by volunteers. Virtual training to become a volunteer will be held via Zoom on Thurs., June 24 at 6 p.m. For more information call 845-341-1173, ext. 305. To receive services from the program, call the program coordinator Lisa Bacenet at 986-1124, ext. 400.
Warwick Friendly Visitor Program Volunteer Peg Ross (left) is pictured with John Stage.
