where to folks celebrate turning 60 in DC?

[Anonymous]

My husband will turn 60 soon and I'd like to host a party. We couldn't have more than 12 for dinner at our house -- or maybe 25 for standing reception type thing and I think he'd like something more like 40. This would be in March, so I'm hoping pandemic will be done by then (we are all vaccinated and boosted).

I'm thinking going to a restaurant would work, but it would be such a large crowd I'm not sure which restaurants could host us. Or is there a museum that wouldn't cost too much? We ruled out the reception hall for our church-- that's from our wedding and I'd like something different.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I just turned 60. Can you do me a favor and move this post to anything other than "midlife concerns and elder care?" Because your question applies to neither, and it's depressing me.

[Anonymous]

What is your budget? Lots of restaurants have private rooms or buyout and hotels and other catering places can do this easily. But you need to have a sense of how much you want to spend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just turned 60. Can you do me a favor and move this post to anything other than "midlife concerns and elder care?" Because your question applies to neither, and it's depressing me.

This group is targeted to those 50 and up. I'm over 50 and this is a concern of mine-- and I figure lots of other folks like me that are over 50 would have some wisdom to share on this point. There are also a bunch of posts on THIS EXACT forum about turning 50 so I figured sharing 60th birthday ideas is even MORE relevant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is your budget? Lots of restaurants have private rooms or buyout and hotels and other catering places can do this easily. But you need to have a sense of how much you want to spend.

Thanks! I'm thinking $2k. $50 per person seems about right to me, but maybe that's too low? I really have no idea. We are typically " kids birthday picnic in the neighborhood park" kind of people but I want to do something different. When we were younger we'd go out for birthday dinner parties with friends and everyone would kick in to cover their share, plus the birthday person. But I have this sense that when you get to a certain age you just don't do that-- the host (me) picks up the check for the whole party in honor of the birthday person (my husband). Do I have that right? Because of the pandemic I'm totally out of the habit of these social expectations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is your budget? Lots of restaurants have private rooms or buyout and hotels and other catering places can do this easily. But you need to have a sense of how much you want to spend.

Thanks! I'm thinking $2k. $50 per person seems about right to me, but maybe that's too low? I really have no idea. We are typically " kids birthday picnic in the neighborhood park" kind of people but I want to do something different. When we were younger we'd go out for birthday dinner parties with friends and everyone would kick in to cover their share, plus the birthday person. But I have this sense that when you get to a certain age you just don't do that-- the host (me) picks up the check for the whole party in honor of the birthday person (my husband). Do I have that right? Because of the pandemic I'm totally out of the habit of these social expectations.

I think you’re right.

[Anonymous]

Iron Gate would be lovely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Iron Gate would be lovely.

Oh my. That looks perfect. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Does he want one? I am turning 60 this year. The last thing I want is a party. A quiet dinner with my wife is what I want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just turned 60. Can you do me a favor and move this post to anything other than "midlife concerns and elder care?" Because your question applies to neither, and it's depressing me.

This group is targeted to those 50 and up. I'm over 50 and this is a concern of mine-- and I figure lots of other folks like me that are over 50 would have some wisdom to share on this point. There are also a bunch of posts on THIS EXACT forum about turning 50 so I figured sharing 60th birthday ideas is even MORE relevant.

I mean, I guess. I'm just happy that my 60th wasn't planned on an "elder care" website. Phew!

[Anonymous]

It's an improvement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is your budget? Lots of restaurants have private rooms or buyout and hotels and other catering places can do this easily. But you need to have a sense of how much you want to spend.

Thanks! I'm thinking $2k. $50 per person seems about right to me, but maybe that's too low? I really have no idea. We are typically " kids birthday picnic in the neighborhood park" kind of people but I want to do something different. When we were younger we'd go out for birthday dinner parties with friends and everyone would kick in to cover their share, plus the birthday person. But I have this sense that when you get to a certain age you just don't do that-- the host (me) picks up the check for the whole party in honor of the birthday person (my husband). Do I have that right? Because of the pandemic I'm totally out of the habit of these social expectations.

I think you’re right.

That's correct. You should definitely pay if you're inviting.

[Anonymous]

I would do Del Mar private room.

[Anonymous]

I think you need to double your budget if you want a sit down dinner.

There are plenty of spaces around town - what kind of vibe do you want? General location?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would do Del Mar private room.

WOAH!!!! Amazing views! Gorgeous! Probably outside my budget, but it doesn't hurt to ask! Thanks!!!!!