05-13-2008, 08:10 PM
The most fun at these is the history. Everyone has a 'work life' and a 'home life' Often the two do not mix. Retirement parties are an opportunity for the two to mix, and for the people who participated in one part or another to at least spend a little time together.
it's also a great chance to entertain and be entertained by all the stories from the 'work life' that you never heard. Collect media from co-workers and friends, and you can put together quite a 'remember when' show. If you've got a work-life MC, it can turn into a bit of a 'roast' which is also fun for all participants.
And good on you for putting this together. It's a lot more fun to spend time remembering while everyone is still on the top side of the flowers. My dad died suddenly in an accident just before he was going to retire. I really only learned about elements of his work life at the memorial services.
it's also a great chance to entertain and be entertained by all the stories from the 'work life' that you never heard. Collect media from co-workers and friends, and you can put together quite a 'remember when' show. If you've got a work-life MC, it can turn into a bit of a 'roast' which is also fun for all participants.
And good on you for putting this together. It's a lot more fun to spend time remembering while everyone is still on the top side of the flowers. My dad died suddenly in an accident just before he was going to retire. I really only learned about elements of his work life at the memorial services.