Unique Retirement Gifts

How many retirement parties have you been to? And kicked in $$ for a bunch of retirement gifts, only to see the "retired" come back to work 3 months later, due to boredom? Where is the justice, here? POLL: The Clapper •OR• Do it manually?

What activities can I plan to make a retirement party memorable? My dad's boss and I are planning a large retirement/55th birthday party for him. We are planning for a large group of about 75 people. It will be a surprise party. Dad is a fisherman, so I've decided to have a fish fry and go with a "gone fishing" theme. I've found plenty of party favors and decorations, but I'd really like to get the guests involved. I think it would be hard to play games with that many people. I'd like to try to have some activities that are fun and funny that will make the party truly memorable. Dad is not a sentimental person, I don't think he'd care too much about a scrapbook and I know he won't watch a videotape. I'd really appreciate any suggestions you can offer! Many thanks.

Retirement party? My mom is retiring in May and I would like to have a party celebrating her 37 years? of service to General Electric. Anyone have any ideas about what to do?! I am clueless as to what goes on at a retirement party so any ideas will be helpful. Thanks!

Do you have any ideas for a police officers retirement party? We are planning a surprise retirement party and we would like have very creative ideas for the party--decorations--gifts for the guests--invitations?? Any ideas would help a lot.

Any ideas for a "prison retirement party" centerpiece? I'm planning my father's retirement party. He's retiring after working 30 years at a men's prison. Does anyone have any ideas for the centerpieces? The party is at a really nice hotel, so I want to keep it kind of elegant. He also loves The Three Stooges.

finger food to bring to a retirement party? I am going to a retirement party tomorrow night and would like some ideas about what to bring as in finger foods. Are cookies ok? Or would something better like a veggie tray? Thanks for all the suggestions, but the thing is I'm a bit short on time to make anything. I have this evening and maybe a couple of hours tomorrow. Maybe, so I'm looking for something qucik and easy. Any more ideas?

what do you do at a retirement party? My mother in law is retiring from Qwest Phone company after 40 years, what normally goes on at a retirement party? SHe is having it at a restaurant, and i know we can have food and drinks, are we supposed to bring her a gift or card or something?

Please offer inexpensive ideas for a retirement party.? I am throwing a retirement party for seven people in my department. I have a very small budget. Any inexpensive ideas for decorations? We have the food covered.

I have a few retirement parties to go soon and I am strapped for cash. Can anyone suggest a good gift? These people are very special to me but I just don't have the money to get the greatest gift. I need help on how to find a good inexpensive gift.

For a retirement party for a women coworker in the Quality Control I am thinking of buying a giant TV Remote.? For a retirement party for a coworker in the Quality Control department I am thinking of buying a giant tv remote and relabeling the buttons. Like for volume " of husband" etc. anymore ideas for the other buttons? Or other gag gift ideas.

Any Ideas for a retirement Party? I am planning my Dad's retirement party for next weekend. I have invited guests and asked them to bring "honey Do lists" only changed to "Harry do lists" for my dad's name. I am planning on reading them off at the party. I am also making a ham and have a lady making appetizers. I would love ideas on how to entertain the guests. My dad is 58 and still dirt bike rides, and he was a earth moving construction worker,,,,hope that is enough details for some great ideas. Thanks So Far I have about 40 people confirmed...I have asked everyone to bring a Honey Do list and we will read them off during the night to my father...as a joke of things for him to do now that he is reitred, but would love more. Stipper would be fun but we have a lot of older people coming and my grandparents and kids will be here.

looking for a retirement party planning website Martha Stewart like? I haev to plan a retirement party for my boss. I want t to be realy nice.. Looking for a Martha Stewart Type Ideas. I looked on her site she doesnt have antying for retirement partys. I am looking for the whole shabang....From decorations to Menu's... Any ideas would be helpful also....As far as my boss he was into antique Cars specifically 56 chevy....Space...Planets.. Please help :) Thanks

Need help in creating a Program for a Retirement Party? Help! We are planning a retirement party this Friday night for the Fiscal Director who has been here for 20 years. My boss asked me to do a program.. We are going to put the retiree's picture in front of it, but what do you put on the inside? It's going to be a buffet dinner, from 6 - 10 PM, with a DJ and we got her some gag gifts and one big main gift. Can you help me come up with something????

Are gifts required at retirement parties?

Cooking for a retirement party of 150 people and need some finger food ideas that are quick and simple.? This will be my first big party and I want it to be wonderful. I already have the dinner menu done which will be Roast Beef, Ham and Turkey. Now I need some finger foods to go with the cold plates that I will be serving. Any suggestions are welcome.

What kinds of foods do you serve at a Retirement Party? My uncle's retiring this saturday and Im in charge of foods.I Just wanted to see what kinds of foods you serve.

Can i put a Grey pant, a black shirt and a black blazer for a retirement party in my school? They are having a party in a couple mns for someone who's retiring in my school.

What kind of gift do I give to my aunt who is having a retirement party? She was a elementry teacher for several years and I am kind of on a tight buget.

How can i decorate for my dads surprise 50th bday/ retirement party? My dad turns 50 and then the next week he retires. I'm having a surprise party for him but i dont know how to decorate for it. Hes retiring from department of corrections......someone help

I need help to plan for a retirement party (small group) idea how to start and what should I do? Thanks? a small budget party with closed friends.

What are some good combined retirement and birthday party ideas? My mom retires Friday after 33 years at her job as a secretary.My nephew's 5th birthday is on the same day. I want to throw them a small, family only party. I want to have my sister, her husband, my niece (age 6), my father and boyfriend attend. I plan on having the party at my parent's house (my apartment is too small) on Friday evening. I want it to be more elegant for my mom but also fun for my nephew. I would like to serve appetizers and cook a special dinner something kid friendly yet elegant (chicken parmesan or salisbury steak). Maybe separate cakes (vanilla for mom, chocolate for nephew), cheap champagne to toast the retirement and sparkling cider to toast the birthday, etc...(this is where you fill in your ideas on things)

Any ideas for table decorations for a retirement party for an electrician? Using 6ft round tables. Having party close to New Year's.

have any good ideas for a birthday/retirement party for my mom? i've never thrown a party in my life please help with ideas. food, decorations,dress etc.

any ideas for a railroad retirement party? We're throwing a surprise retirement party for my sister who worked on the railroad for more than 34 years. Looking for some unique ideas for the party.

My husband is retiring from the Coast Guard. Any ideas for retirement party? This will be on the base so please have appropiate ideas for a military enviroment. ok, military personal and me his wife are going to honor my husband....SO NO STRIPPERS!!!!!!!!!!! Yes about Katrina, one of our costie friends was working and went missing during the storm. Never found his body..or no one told us if they did.

. what is the proper etiquette for giving a gift for professor at retirement party? is there a certain type of gift for this occasion and shouldm it be brought to the party or sent?

I need Retirement Party Ideas? My siblings and I are having a retirement/birthday party for our dad. We're renting a restaurant for the evening and having around 80 guests. We're serving dinner and that's all lined up. I'm looking for ideas for decorating. However, what I really need are ideas for activities we can do to keep it lively and fun. Though we're not settled on a theme, we were thinking maybe Vegas or Gameshow (Dad loves gameshows). Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

I need any airline pilot retirement party ideas! Help!? My husband is retiring from Southwest Airlines in mid June and I need pilot specific retirement party ideas! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks

What do you wear to a USMC retirement party as a civilian female?

What a good recipe for a retirement party?

need decoration ideas for a retirement party for a female hair stylist?

Is there anything wrong with not wanting a retirement party? I'll be retiring soon and don't want a party. I have expressed that fact and people seem to be offended. I just want to leave quietly.

food ideas for retirement party? Has anyone given a retirement party or any party for 60 people? Need food ideas. Both hot and cold. Thanks:o)

Any ideas for table decorations for a retirement party for a librarian?

What to wear to retirement party? I'm going to a retirement party for a teacher i know. Its going to be at El Torritos, and I dont know what to wear. Jeans and a nice blouse, a skirt, a dress?? please help! btw, I'm 19 its casual, but everyone else there is going to be over 40.

Decorations for African safari themed retirement party...? I'm having a retirement party for my Dad who is going on an African safari a few days after the party. I'm having trouble finding decorations that aren't cartoonish for for kids b-days. Please help.

anyone out there good at arranging parties? im having a retirement party/luncheon for my friend, about 40 people will be attending ..besides food, balloons and flowers i dont know what else to do a slide show??? please need some imput!!!

Can anyone suggest a venue for a retirement party in Burnley Lancashire please?

retirement party ideas ? I'm liking the theme of "vacation paradise" for my grandmothers retirement party and i'm in charge of decorating and activities. I'm looking for decorative ideas thet are less "hoky " looking. More on the classy end But, not blowing my pocket book either. I just dont want it to look too "lualish "..........please ideas , ideas !!! or websites? thank you

Good retirement party ideas? We are a very small group and our admin is retiring from the company after 22 years. Anyone have any ideas on a low cost party? A theme maybe? Any surprises? Not sure what direction to take this in as I have never had to plan this type of party before.