Mar. 1, 2026 6:30p
(WGTD)---Retirement doesn’t necessarily mean retirement from community service.
At age 96, M.J. Lippert still counts herself as an active member of numerous organizations, such as the Italian American Ladies Auxiliary, the Holy Rosary Society and the Catholic Women’s Club. She has volunteered at the Civil War Museum and at Senior Action Council bingo.
Her advice for young people? "I think the greatest thing you can do is having a commitment to be part of your community. I find great joy (in that)," Lippert says. "There's nothing greater than really giving to the community--any help that they need."
Lippert and her son, Kenosha Ald. Eric Haugaard, were guests on a recent edition of the Saturday morning program “Civic Affairs”.
Haugaard says his mother instilled in him the importance of community service. He's been an alderman for nearly 24 years.
In addition to being active in several community groups, Haugaard said his mother spends countless hours visiting friends and family members of friends in various local health care facilities.
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