Retirement Party Ideas
Celebrate and reminisce as you pay tribute to the special guest
of honor!
Use this time to remember special people and events, enjoy some
good humor, and celebrate upcoming plans. Keep the atmosphere
jovial.
While many people like to chip in and buy the guest of honor
something special, this is also a good time for gag or white
elephant gifts. You can ask people to bring something old or
outdated, such as a typewriter.
Activity Ideas
Roast the retiree-to-be. Include all kinds of funny memories and
jokingly reflect on the embarrassing as well as the touching
moments! Be sure to videotape as a keepsake.
Is the guest of honor known for any particular hobby or
activity? How about an all-inclusive activity such as bowling or
based on his interests such as a natural history museum.
Gambling on a winner? Choose a casino night as a couples
retirement party theme.
Create a time capsule to be opened in five years. Include some
of his favorite items and a questionnaire about what he thinks
retirement will be like. Make a video of the party to include in
his time capsule.
Videotape funny retirement advice for the guest of honor.
Present a scrapbook of memorable events in the retiree's life.
It is a nice keepsake that will be cherished for years to come.
Give your guest of honor a great send-off to the next adventure!