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Morels, has spent 15 years in catering
and 40 in the restaurant business. She
sees more people celebrating the
decade years, particularly 50, and
doing so more elaborately than in the
past. In her experience, it's primarily
the women who are planning the par-
ties — either for themselves or making
surprise parties for their husbands.
"Women today are proud of what
they've accomplished," said Rosen. "A
lot are working and they feel comfort-
able saying, 'I want to have a party.'"

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The birthday parties Rosen has
assisted are moderate-sized events,
generally 50-70 people for luncheon
or dinner. Often, celebrants want
flowers, appetizers or a sweet table to
cap the event.
Like Bershad, Rosanne Kukes also
had a rough year before she turned 50.
Both she and her husband had some
medical scares that, after a lot of run-
ning and worry, turned out fine. An
older cousin died unexpectedly at 59.
Thinking that there's always another
birthday, Kukes had missed this
cousin's last birthday party.
On the other hand, her husband
and children wanted to give her a
party. She felt blessed to have both
parents still living and fortunate to
have many dear friends.
It was important to Kukes that all
of her friends be invited to share the
good times. She chose to have her
party in a restaurant where more peo-
ple could be accommodated than in
her home. In addition, she felt she
would be more able to relax and enjoy
the party if it was held outside her
home.
Kukes had a ladies' luncheon at
Morels. She invited 70 women from
all areas of her life — relatives, friends
from golf and bridge, friends of the
family she's known for years, women
she grew close to through activities
their kids shared.

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