Rosanna (Rose) Gibson has lost count but it’s more than 25 years since she joined the Happy Hoofers to bring a smile to the faces of those in elderly housing complexes and nursing homes. All tap dancers, the Hoofers haven’t done any gigs since the pandemic interrupted their entertaining performances with all the funds raised going to Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Rose was surprised Monday when her sister dancers and staff at the Pilgrim Senior Center turned out to celebrate her 100th birthday. She was given a tiara to wear and appropriately a bouquet of red roses by center director Meg Underwood. Mayor Frank Picozzi presented her with a proclamation. There was no tap dancing, but there was singing and a cake. Asked how it feels to be 100, Rose laughed, “Just like it did last week when I was 99.” She said she never really thought about her age. Could that be the secret to living long? (Warwick Beacon photos)