'Keep Learning,' Says Little Egg Harbor Centenarian

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ — National Centenarian's Day is Sept. 22, and one of Little Egg Harbor's finest has some advice to share for living a long life.

This annual day is a great time to celebrate those who have lived for a century or more, and learn what they have to share with the younger generation.

The Terraces at Seacrest Village celebrated the day by embracing one of their own, according to the community's executive director Kelly Reilly.

Agnes Goetz, who turns 100 in October, has experienced so much in her lifetime, from the Great Depression and world wars to the exploration of space and the digital revolution.

This is what Goetz had to say about the advice she would give to young people:

“Keep learning, because life never stops teaching,” Goetz said.

“We were thrilled to celebrate our amazing centenarian,” said Reilly. “Agnes has enjoyed a rich and fascinating life, and her stories and wisdom are an inspiration to us all. At the same time, she and her family take comfort in knowing she has access to age-in-place support and services as needed.”