4 Unforgettable Experience Gifts for Retirees
If your colleague is retiring soon, you might want to present them with a token of appreciation for their hard work. Once someone reaches a certain age, it can be difficult to choose a present because they might not want or need physical objects. To prevent your gift from collecting dust, check out these unforgettable experience gifts for retirees.
Cooking Class
Does your coworker love to cook? A voucher for a local cooking class is a great gift idea! Culinary schools or recreation centers host many cooking classes, so they have options for all skill levels. Whether the retiree is a master chef or a home cook, you can find a class for them.
Many cooking courses focus on a specific cuisine. Does the gift recipient love Italian or French food? If you gift them a class that aligns with their tastes, they’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness.
Live Performance Tickets
Another unforgettable experience gift for retirees is admission to a live performance, such as the ballet, the symphony orchestra, or a musical. If you know your colleague is fond of live entertainment, check out the schedule for your local performing arts center to find an upcoming event.
If you’re unsure that the recipient can make the date you select, inquire with the venue whether you can buy a general gift card. This option allows your coworker to pick an event that aligns with their interests, as well as the date and time that works best for their schedule.
Spa Day
After so many years of hard work, the retiree in your life will certainly enjoy a luxurious spa day. You can give them money for a specific treatment, such as a deep tissue massage or a facial. If you don’t know what type of services they’d enjoy, purchase a gift card for the spa.
Consider gifting them a plush robe, cozy slippers, or an aromatherapy candle to up the ante. Once your coworker no longer heads to the office every day, they’ll appreciate the opportunity to focus on self-care.
Monthly Book Subscription
Calling all bookworms! If your coworker loves to read, a monthly book subscription is a great way to expand their library. Many subscription services give the recipient the opportunity to choose a book from several options each month. They’ll be able to find a book that piques their interest, regardless of their favorite genre.
To reduce clutter, your colleague can donate the book once they’ve finished reading it or pass it on to a family member or friend. With so many new books being released every month, the recipient will love discovering new titles and authors.
Choosing a retirement gift for a colleague is easy when you focus on experiences. An experience gift can help them create everlasting memories.
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10 Comments
l p
love these ideas and will be sharing with family members. thanks
Connie: The Head Peanut
Thank you so much.
Heather Swanson
Dressing up &having high tea was fun for our group.
Connie: The Head Peanut
That sounds like a lovely day.
Tamra Phelps
I like these ideas. If you know what kinds of hobbies they have, you could add things like pottery classes, etc.
Connie: The Head Peanut
OH MY GOSH!! That’s so true. I personally would love the opportunity to take a pottery class. They offer a art welding class up here but it’s so pricey. I really should just go for it. Maybe.
gloria patterson
As a retired person I THINK THESE ARE GREAT IDEALS!!! Truth being truth the company/people never do any thing this great. They give you a gift certifate for a meal or some dust collect piece of glass. Then you wonder how long before and can get rid of this piece of glass.
heather
This is such a neat idea and one I had not thought of. Experience gifts are a great idea for anyone really.
Connie: The Head Peanut
RIGHT!?!?!?! That’s exactly what I thought.