Andrea Solomon, a party planner
in West Bloomfield, notes that those
living near lakes often have access to
club houses with pools, so "beach
parties are always huge." To kick
them up a notch, Solomon suggests
playing off a senior trip destination as
a theme.
"Make it a Hawaiian luau, Mardi
Gras theme or Bahamas party. Have

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souvenirs," says Solomon.
Equally fun alternatives include
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public parks.
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