Birthday Party Ideas for Grandma
Best B-Day Celebration Themes for Grandmother, Gma, Granny or Nana
Senior citizens love a good b-day party as much as anyone. Here are lovely and fun birthday party themes and ideas fit for a senior grandmother.
Grandmother or Great Grandma is often the center of the family. She is generally the one who maintains family traditions and holds the family together. This year, make grandma feel as special as she does for everyone else with a wonderful birthday party.
Theme Ideas for Grandma's Birthday Party
Senior citizens come in all types and have varying interests. On the news in Washington State recently, one grandmother decided to try paragliding on her 100th birthday! So while one might tend to think of roses and tea parties, which may be perfect for some, one also needs to consider the individual with brainstorming birthday party themes.
A Color Themed Celebration
Certainly one of the simplest ideas for a party is centering the decor on a color, preferably the senior's favorite. Party goods for such a party may be found at discount stores or even at a dollar store, if one is on a budget. If not, the party can be lavish with flowers and lovely dishes and decor to match the color of choice. For a color-based party, the theme color should also accent the birthday cake.
Plan a Glam Make Over Birthday for Grandmother
For a fancy senior, or an older lady who does not often get the chance to be spoiled, having a day out at a spa with friends might be just the ticket. Senior grown children and the younger ladies in the family can also join in. A good idea for a spa party for a senior is to ask for a senior and/or group discount. If money is not much of an issue, go all out and plan a whole day of pampering and relaxation, finishing up with hair and makeup. That evening, the party can continue with the men at a nice restaurant. All sorts of similar spa treatments may be set up at home for those on a budget.
Senior Party Ideas Based on Favorite Music
Often, someone’s favorite music can become the theme of a birthday party. If the senior lady in mind is a fan of American Idol, there are all types of party goods available with the logo, videos to play, and favors one can find online or in party stores.
If Grandmother is more into country music, a western theme party could be fun.
Does Grandma prefer musicals? One family in Cerritos, CA (preferring to remain anonymous) threw a Sound of Music party for a 60th (almost senior) birthday for Grandma. The family members put together a shortened version of the musical and acted out the various film highlights, with the soundtrack edited as an accompaniment. The youngest children put on the puppet show with the "lonely goatherd" and the cake was designed to look like the Austrian Mountains. The theme was a total surprise and a great hit.
Other articles of interest may be English Afternoon Tea for Seniors, Fun Activities for Senior Citizens, and Fun College Birthday Party.
Websites with more ideas are Birthday Party Themes and Ideas and Best Information for Seniors and Senior Citizen Caregivers
Planning for a Senior Lady’s Birthday
When thinking of ideas for an older lady’s birthday party, one simply needs to keep in mind her interests, delights, and hobbies. Thinking outside the normal “senior” box may yield wonderful results.
