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#*What kind of birthday dessert would you like?
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#*What kind of birthday dessert would you like?
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===Choosing a Venue for the Party===
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===Choosing a Venue for the Party===
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#Ask the honoree if s/he would rather go out, or stay in. Depending on their health, independence, and cognitive state, senior citizens may feel more comfortable in a familiar setting.
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#Ask the honoree if s/he would rather go out, or stay in. Depending on their health, independence, and cognitive state, senior citizens may feel more comfortable in a familiar setting.[[Image:Celebrate a 90th Birthday Party Step 6 Version 2.jpg|center]]
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#Host the party at the home of the guest of honor. This would save your elderly honoree the stress of getting to another location for his or her party. It may be preferable in certain cases, and may be frowned upon in others.[[Image:Celebrate a 90th Birthday Party Step 7.jpg|center]]
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#Host the party at the home of the guest of honor. This would save your elderly honoree the stress of getting to another location for his or her party. It may be preferable in certain cases, and may be frowned upon in others.[[Image:Celebrate a 90th Birthday Party Step 7.jpg|center]]
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#*Plan to visit beforehand to lend a hand with cleaning, decorating, and preparing for the party. Do not leave this for the guest of honor to do!
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#*Plan to visit beforehand to lend a hand with cleaning, decorating, and preparing for the party. Do not leave this for the guest of honor to do!
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#**The time John and I got into the most trouble was when…..
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#**The time John and I got into the most trouble was when…..
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#**The time I was most amazed by John was when….
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#**The time I was most amazed by John was when….
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#Give a “pop quiz” on the life of the honoree. Ask questions about the life of the honoree and offer a prize for the person that knows him or her best.
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#Give a “pop quiz” on the life of the honoree. Ask questions about the life of the honoree and offer a prize for the person that knows him or her best. Be sure to include some humorous questions as well! Some example questions include:[[Image:Celebrate a 90th Birthday Party Step 18.jpg|center]]
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#*Where did John go to high school?
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#*Where did John go to high school?
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#*Where did John’s family vacation when he was a child?
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#*Where did John’s family vacation when he was a child?
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== Tips ==
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== Tips ==
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*Invitations should be sent out well in advance, especially for people who need to travel to attend the event. The earlier you send the invitations out (within reason; for example, 3-6 months before the celebration), the more people are likely to be able to attend.
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*Invitations should be sent out well in advance, especially for people who need to travel to attend the event. The earlier you send the invitations out (within reason; for example, 3-6 months before the celebration), the more people are likely to be able to attend.
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*Try not to make the event too long. 90-year-olds may not have the stamina to attend an all-day event. Their 50-something and 60-something children may not either!
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*Try not to make the event too long. 90-year-olds may not have the stamina to attend an all-day event. Their 50-something and 60-something children may not either!
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*Don't wait until the last minute to book a place. Churches, banquet halls, and auditoriums often require deposits and reservations well in advance.
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*Don't wait until the last minute to book a place. Churches, banquet halls, and auditoriums often require deposits and reservations well in advance.
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