60th Birthday Party Ideas

Born in 1949 ?

   

Fewer people are now retiring at sixty, but many still wish to remember this special birthday.  Big birthdays are really becoming something to celebrate, a
good excuse for a family get together and celebration.

Even if someone the sixtieth birthday coincides with retirement, it's still
common for the family to have a party, separate from the one which may be
arranged by the workplace.

At such a gathering, both family and friends gather as a tribute and to offer
best wishes upon retiring.

60th Birthday Gifts - Simple & Unusual Ideas

A gift for a sixtieth birthday deserves something special to mark this milestone.
An ideal 60th birthday gift might be to create a scrapbook of photos and
memories from their life - what a lovely memento of such a special event.

For someone who is retiring, if a collection has been made at the workplace,
although flowers are always well received by ladies, it's not thought rude to
ask for suggestions for a present.  In this way, a golf afficionado can ask for a
specific club or trolley, and a plant lover can ask for garden centre vouchers.

Party Celebrations

These days it is easy to find special items with the big "60" on - such as
plates, napkins, balloons, banners etc - even special 60th birthday party
favors.

At the party it is sometimes appropriate to make short speeches - you might
wish to include a birthday joke or maybe use a poem to bring a sense of
meaning to this birthday celebration.

Keep looking for more great 60th birthday party ideas ... and please feel free
to write in with your suggestions for celebrating or stories of what you've
found has been successful.

One of the most simple party ideas is to have a 50s theme  - as this is when the birthday boy or girl is likely to have been growing up and may well have fond memories of this time.

Alternatively, they were probably a teenager in the 60s, so you could have a "swinging sixties" party, with people dressing up as their favorite screen idol or rock and roll singer from that decade.

If you're considering offering food, you'll either be catering yourself , hiring a caterer or venue.  If the later, do 'phone round to get an idea of prices and menu ideas before committing yourself.  Get it all in writing or via email, so you have a record of what's been agreed, particularly if you are planning this some months in advance. 

Favorite 60th Birthday Quotes, Gags & One Liners

Here's our favourite amusing, funny and unusual 60th birthday quotes, one liners & jokes :-

"Age is a high price to pay for maturity"      
Tom Stoppard

"One starts to get young at the age of sixty and then it is too late"  
Pablo Picasso

"It's sad to grow old, but nice to ripen"  
Brigitte Bardot

"Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional"  
Anon

"Be kind to your kids, they'll be choosing your nursing home"   
Anon

"Once over the hill, you pick up speed"  
Anon

"Age is strictly a case of mind over matter.  If you don't mind, it doesn't matter"   
Jack Benny

"Getting old has its advantages.  I can no longer read the bathroom scale " 
Brad Schreiber

"I get up each morning and dust off my wits, Then pick up the paper and read the "o-bits." If my name isn't there, then I know I'm not dead. I eat a good breakfast and go back to bed. " 
Anon

and, finally,

"May you live all the days of your life "   
Jonathan Swift

Hope these give you a few ideas for putting a smile on everyones face - you'll all be laughing together at what age has done to you all!

Recommended Resources

1950s party ideas - including games & costume

Birthday Gift Ideas for Guys - tips for choosing unusual gifts for the guy who has everything !