"In a peaceful world, when I am 88, I hope to be actively celebrating family milestones with my children, grandchildren, and, hopefully, my great grandchildren. I also want to be running — maybe not marathons — but running with my grand children and teaching my grand daughters how to run a campaign for president. Oh yes, when I am 88, I hope to still be celebrating St. Paddy's Day with my Irish friends at the A&B."

Phyllis Marchand, Mayor, Princeton Township

"Well, I am 103, so 88 was a long time ago. I love to play bridge at the Susanne Patterson Center whenever and for as long as I can."

Albert Hinds, John Street

"I'm only 25, and it is difficult to imagine being 88, but I know that I will always want to be a productive member of the community."

Lt. Dan Brown, Princeton Engine No. 1, Witherspoon Street

"If I am alive at 88, I hope to still be serving pizzas at Conte's. I may shake a bit, but I want to still be there."

Maria Baldino, Leavitt Lane

"I liked what Reese Witherspoon said at her acceptance speech at the Oscars: she wants to matter to other people. If I am able to at 88, I hope to continue putting people together, and like her, I want to matter to my community."

Anne Reeves, Olden Lane
(has a sign on her refrigerator saying, "inspired, not retired")