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doghead · 10-12-2013, 04:02 PM

I wasn't sure where to post this question. What is the best day of the week for a 90th birthday party? My sister wants to have it on a Friday night in a restaurant and it doesn't seem right. I think Sat. or Sunday afternoon is better for older people. Thanks.

Ghostly1 · 10-12-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by doghead

I wasn't sure where to post this question. What is the best day of the week for a 90th birthday party? My sister wants to have it on a Friday night in a restaurant and it doesn't seem right. I think Sat. or Sunday afternoon is better for older people. Thanks.

At that age, as early in the week as possible.

But I agree with you. It will be less crowded, noisy and hectic which the birthday boy/girl might appreciate.

doghead · 10-12-2013, 04:16 PM

Thanks Ghostly. She is going to do what she wants to do, but I think Friday nights are more for working people.

MrRational · 10-12-2013, 04:30 PM

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What is the best day of the week for a 90th birthday party?

Will they have strippers?

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My sister wants to have it on a Friday night in a restaurant...
I think Sat. or Sunday afternoon is better for older people.

I'm with you. Lunch time on a weekend...

doghead · 10-12-2013, 04:33 PM

Thanks MrRational. No, no strippers!

WellShoneMoon · 10-12-2013, 04:41 PM

We had my mother's 90th birthday party on a Sunday afternoon. It worked out well for everyone, including Mom.

doghead · 10-12-2013, 04:49 PM

right, thanks 'Moon. My sister is clueless about elderly people. She has been in denail until very recently, that my parents are OLD.

eidas · 10-12-2013, 07:09 PM

what's her sleep schedule? my mother stays up till early AM; gets up when she wants; I've known some elderly on the reverse schedule.
We've planned celebrations for mid afternoon -- we can't stay up late

LibraGirl123 · 10-12-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by doghead

I wasn't sure where to post this question. What is the best day of the week for a 90th birthday party? My sister wants to have it on a Friday night in a restaurant and it doesn't seem right. I think Sat. or Sunday afternoon is better for older people. Thanks.

I agree with you...I think the afternoon is a better choice. Will there be other older people invited? Many seniors do not like to drive at night due to vision issues, so having the party in the afternoon would be helpful to them too.

brightdoglover · 10-13-2013, 01:20 AM

Amen to not driving at night, and you don't have to be anywhere near 90 to find it a problem.