OT: Serious question for you guys

[HuskyNan]

I need your help with some ideas for a big event next year. I have three older brothers and the four of us are scattered across the U.S. so we don't get together all that often. My youngest son, who lives in Charlotte NC, is getting married over Memorial Day weekend next year, just a week before one of my brothers (they are much older than me )and his wife celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. I don't want to detract from my son's wedding, since it's their day, but would like to do something for my brother and his wife in the next day or so after the wedding.

My brother is ex-military (Air Force) and is now retired. He and his wife ,who are childless, travel extensively but otherwise live quietly. So what do we do for these guys? I thought a nice brunch but my son is having a post-wedding brunch, so that's out. My brother and his wife drink but are a one-or-maybe-two drink-occasionally type so a speakeasy or other fun night spot is out. The National Whitewater Training Center is a favorite spot of ours in the area so that's a maybe but it's not really a group activity for the entire family.

Any thoughts, guys? How did you celebrate a big anniversary/family reunion type of event?

 

[Bone Dog]

I thought a nice brunch but my son is having a post-wedding brunch, so that's out

When ONO was asked for her favorite movie, she replied, “Matilda. You can’t go wrong with Matilda.”

I feel the same way about brunches. You can’t go wrong with a brunch, even if you just had one a few days earlier.

 

[jcoton56]

Have a nice catered cookout. Barbeque is not unknown in North Carolina. Plenty of time to locate a venue. A nice out door spot with open air cover perhaps.

 

[my2cents]

My sister just celebrated her 50th anniversary. Everyone chipped in and sent them to Ireland for a week.

 

[Zarathustra]

as they say: " DO THE RIGHT THING" ( I don't know the answer!!!! ).

 

[FairView]

How's the local theater scene in the area. If there's a nice show ...

 

[Kurebeach50]

Head down to the beaches south of Wilmington,NC (four hours from Charlotte) - Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach or a plethora of beaches next door in Brunswick County. Myrtle Beach is an hour away if you like “action”.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Maybe rent a decent boat on Lake Norman and have catered food. Pray for nice weather.

 

[Jim]

The Charlotte Speedway has a big race (Coca-Cola 600) on Sunday, May 25th. Rent an RV and do a camp out in the infield of the race track.

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

The past two big family reunions I've attended, featured short, mixed-media (home movie/video clips, still pictures, etc.) shows about the life of the person(s) we were mainly there to celebrate. These shows brought back so many great memories for everyone. And it was very rewarding to help put these shows together (I helped with one for my sister's 50th birthday). This could be something that you and your other brothers could work on together; you needn't do it by yourself, and they may have some entertaining or special pictures/memories to contribute.

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

As per the thread on music - any live music events / venues . . . Much (I admit not all) of the various music events we attend would be "ok" for mixed ages; non-objectionable to the young and familiar to the older.