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[151949]

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@SoX wrote:

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@151949 wrote:

I didn't know this was an office retirement party. I don't think the OP said that did she?

When my DH retired I had a party for him at our house. When we moved to be retired in Florida our neighbors had a block party for us .They gave us a huge inflated flamingo.

@151949@AuntG @software

@Since the OP hasn't yet responded to @software's question, I think we're giving her examples of the types of retirement parties we've had or been to ... that's okay, isn't it?

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And some of us have experience that not ALL retirement parties are at work. That's OK isn't it?

[SoX]

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@151949 wrote:

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@SoX wrote:

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@151949 wrote:

I didn't know this was an office retirement party. I don't think the OP said that did she?

When my DH retired I had a party for him at our house. When we moved to be retired in Florida our neighbors had a block party for us .They gave us a huge inflated flamingo.

@151949@AuntG @software

@Since the OP hasn't yet responded to @software's question, I think we're giving her examples of the types of retirement parties we've had or been to ... that's okay, isn't it?

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And some of us have experience that not ALL retirement parties are at work. That's OK isn't it?

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Hey ... whatever you say, lady ... but since YOU asked that question ...

[deepwaterdotter]

I've never planned a retirement party, but was the recipient of many good wishes at my own.  It was held in a small banquet room at a local bar and grill.  About 50 of my co-workers and friends enjoyed drinks and an Italian buffet from 7 p.m. until? Husband and I left at 9 p.m. and a few attendees were still going strong.  It was a fun gathering and greatly appreciated.

[ALRATIBA]

I've been to lots of retirement dinners and luncheons when I worked in SF and in NYC ... I don't know what happens elsewhere.  

It's always been at a farly nice restaurant and depending on the size of the group - maybe in a private room.   We always ordered from the menu.  

For the gift - we all chipped in and it usually was a gift certificate.  The senior exec picked up the check for the restaurant.  

[AuntG]

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@software wrote:

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@AuntG wrote:

I've never actually planned or attended a retirement party, other than a quick gathering in the coffee area at work.  What suggestions can you give to me?  Is a sit down dinner at a restaurant common, or do people generally have them at home, or maybe in a rented hall?

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Is this an office retirement party?

Unless it's for the President, just  simple hor d'oeurves in a large meeting room or conference room should be enough.  No sit down.   Either during work hours -- maybe a lunch break-- or right after work.

You don't give enough information.  Who is it, what are they retiring from?

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Sorry, sometimes I think I get too wordy so I kept it brief.  My DH has picked a retirement date which is still pretty far in the future and I was thinking of throwing him a party.

[ccassaday]

We had my dads at my sisters. Just family and a couple of people he worked with. Had hotdogs and chicken wings. Typical cook out food. And had a couple of cakes. It was a good day.   Work took him and my mom out to dinner about a week before.

[software]

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@151949 wrote:

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@SoX wrote:

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@151949 wrote:

I didn't know this was an office retirement party. I don't think the OP said that did she?

When my DH retired I had a party for him at our house. When we moved to be retired in Florida our neighbors had a block party for us .They gave us a huge inflated flamingo.

@151949@AuntG @software

@Since the OP hasn't yet responded to @software's question, I think we're giving her examples of the types of retirement parties we've had or been to ... that's okay, isn't it?

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And some of us have experience that not ALL retirement parties are at work. That's OK isn't it?

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I know I will regret asking this but what else do people retire from??

[Kachina624]

Typically at my office, everyone who wanted to go took the honoree out to lunch and the group chipped in to pay for his/her lunch. 

[qbetzforreal]

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@software wrote:

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@151949 wrote:

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@SoX wrote:

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@151949 wrote:

I didn't know this was an office retirement party. I don't think the OP said that did she?

When my DH retired I had a party for him at our house. When we moved to be retired in Florida our neighbors had a block party for us .They gave us a huge inflated flamingo.

@151949@AuntG @software

@Since the OP hasn't yet responded to @software's question, I think we're giving her examples of the types of retirement parties we've had or been to ... that's okay, isn't it?

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And some of us have experience that not ALL retirement parties are at work. That's OK isn't it?

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I know I will regret asking this but what else do people retire from??

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Lol-  I guess one could retire from life.  That would be a different type "retirement" party

[151949]

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@software wrote:

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@151949 wrote:

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@SoX wrote:

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@151949 wrote:

I didn't know this was an office retirement party. I don't think the OP said that did she?

When my DH retired I had a party for him at our house. When we moved to be retired in Florida our neighbors had a block party for us .They gave us a huge inflated flamingo.

@151949@AuntG @software

@Since the OP hasn't yet responded to @software's question, I think we're giving her examples of the types of retirement parties we've had or been to ... that's okay, isn't it?

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And some of us have experience that not ALL retirement parties are at work. That's OK isn't it?

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I know I will regret asking this but what else do people retire from??

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Seriously - you can't understand that family or friends may give someone a retirement celebration? SMH.