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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN
EVENT MANAGEMENT
MODULE FOUR
SOCIAL EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF EVENT MANAGEMENT

MODULE FOUR: SOCIAL EVENTS
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BIRTHDAY PLANNING
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ANNIVERSARY PARTIES
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FAMILY REUNIONS
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BABY SHOWERS
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MODULE FOUR: ASSIGNMENTS
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MODULE FOUR: SOCIAL EVENTS

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THOSE WHO LOOK ONLY TO THE PAST OR
PRESENT, ARE CERTAIN TO MISS THE FUTURE.
- John F. Kennedy
BIRTHDAY PLANNING
Birthday parties are amongst the most common events planned
by event managers.
These are relatively easy to plan and since birthdays are not
seasonal, these can be a
good source of secondary revenue. Event managers usually
manage such parties when
there is brief downtime between larger events. Let your
creativity shine in planning all
elements from invitations to party favors. Create a checklist so
that you don’t miss any
of the basic components.
The theme of the party should reflect the personality of the
person for whom the party is
organized. The basic components of a birthday party are:
itations

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Most of today’s birthday parties are themed parties. Make sure
that you involve the
birthday person while planning the party, and never be tempted
to choose a theme that
does not appeal to that person. It is always a good idea to test
games or activities
before the party to get an estimate of the things needed and the
time required for each

activity.
Give yourself plenty of time to plan the party; a month or two is
recommended. Convene
a kick-off meeting with your client and get answers to these
questions:
re any dietary restrictions?
opinions?
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Remember that the birthday-party business is a fast-growing
industry and there are
limitless opportunities for an event manager to specialize in this
field. In today’s busy
world, parents and families are always on the lookout for
experienced event planners to
create a party that can give them memories for a lifetime.
ANNIVERSARY PARTIES
An anniversary party is a very special event and many people
look forward to this
occasion. Whether it is a one year or a fifty year anniversary
party, the party itself
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should be very special for the couple celebrating
their anniversary. Therefore, the invitations used
for this event should also be very special and
inviting.
Over the years, planning for an anniversary party

was considered an easy task. The ever growing
varieties of anniversary party supplies and ideas
that are available have made the planning process
more complicated. Some anniversary parties are
planned and organized months or even years in
advance. Most often the planning begins very
early to give plenty of time and an abundance of
opportunities to choose anniversary party supplies. One of the
most important
anniversary items for the party are the anniversary party
invitations. More often than
not, anniversary party invitations are very special and personal.
Planning an anniversary party can sometimes be very
challenging. One of the biggest
difficulties can be choosing a theme that reflects the tastes and
preferences of both
partners in the marriage. Find out if the client wants a big party
or an intimate gathering
of friends and family. Budget is another factor determining the
size of the event. Many
couples wish to renew their vows and to hold a larger party

resembling a wedding
reception, with appropriate catering, decor, music, flowers,
speeches, cake, and
photography. Wedding albums and memorabilia from the
couple’s lives are usually
displayed at the party.
CONSIDER
THIS..
Over the years, planning for
an anniversary party was
considered an easy task.
The ever growing varieties
of anniversary party
supplies and ideas that are
available have made the
planning process more
complicated.
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Before beginning to plan the party, make sure that its objectives
are clear. Use the
following questions as a guideline to focus your discussion:
e the clients’ preferences in decor, food, location,
cake, entertainment,
and favors?
example, do they plan to
renew their vows; do they wish to have a dance, etc.?
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CELEBRATING THOSE MI LESTONES
FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Five years of togetherness, of companionship and of
a happy married life. A relationship is perhaps the
most important thing in our lives and if someone has
survived for 5 beautiful years, it sure calls for a
celebration. These five years have given them some
of the best moments of their life and at this wedding
party; you need to raise a toast to them.
Every party has three things in common, the food,
the guests and a celebration. The idea in these
options is to do something different, something
unique, and something you perhaps haven’t done
before.
Celebration at home
A party planned at home is always the first option in all the 5
year wedding anniversary
party celebrations. Not many couples look for a grand
celebration on their 5th wedding
anniversary. The spouse can throw a surprise party for the other
partner using your

help. Depending on the number of people, you can either order
the food or you can
reach out to close friends and family to organize a potluck.
CONSIDER
THIS..
Every party has three
things in common, the food,
the guests and a
celebration. The idea in
these options is to do
something different,
something unique, and
something you perhaps
haven’t done before.
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Create a Theme
There are a number of themes to chose from for the fifth

anniversary party, ranging from
a carnival theme, to retro to an interest shares by both. A
themed party is always a lot
of fun for everyone. You can make the decorations and prepare
the food in relevance to
the theme you decide. This way, even the guests can get
involved in preparing for the
party and will surely look forward to it. Another option is to
keep a ‘wooden’ theme.
Wood was one of the traditional five year anniversary gift.
From the trays, to the plates
to even the glasses, you can arrange for and use wooden things
for your party.
Cherish the memories
A well planned surprise will always be appreciated. You can
make a movie, on the time
spent together over the past years, using photographs and videos
of both of that they
have collected during occasions such as in parties, vacation and
family get-togethers.
Ask among their friends and relatives for the photographs and
the footage, if they have
any, to add more color to it. You can present this movie to the
client before showing it at

the party. You can also request a few people, who are close to
the couple, to give a
short speech on their life together.
TENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
A tenth wedding anniversary is a special milestone for all
couples. Traditionally, a tenth
anniversary is considered the anniversary of "tin or aluminum,"
as these are the gifts
that are given traditionally. Nevertheless, a decade of marriage
calls for a celebration.
Some couples prefer parties, whereas others enjoy a romantic
evening with each other.
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The actual time of year when the anniversary is celebrated will
have a lot to do with your
plans, as it's certainly much easier to plan a picnic or outdoor
adventure in warmer
weather, unless, of course, you're planning to celebrate skiing
down a mountain or

doing some other type of winter fun.
Theme
Daffodils could be easily incorporated into the theme of the
party, and while you may
have trouble finding some that are reasonably priced if they're
out of season in your
area, craft stores are filled with realistic looking faux flowers
and with a bit of
imagination and creativity, the possibilities are endless to create
many beautiful
decorations. The colors silver and blue combine together
wonderfully and represent the
gemstones associated with the ten year anniversary; diamonds
and blue sapphires,
symbolizing durability and strength.
Gifts
Many couples choose to open a gift registry for their
anniversary party. If you decide to
do this, mail that information with your invitation. Don't worry,
it's not really
presumptuous. It'll actually give your guests a better idea of
what they may like to
receive as a gift. It saves them a worrisome hassle and it keeps

them from receiving
duplicate gifts.
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TWENTY FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
The silver 25th anniversary is a milestone wedding anniversary.
And rightly so!
Spending a quarter of a century in love with one
person is to be celebrated. To throw a fete
worthy of the feat demands careful, thoughtful
planning.
The first thing is deciding what kind of party best
suits the occasion and your guests of honor. You
can always run a few 25th anniversary party
ideas by them and see what they would prefer. A

silver anniversary bash can be a blow out black
tie affair at some fancy hotel ballroom. At the
same time, an intimate cocktail party at home,
brunch at a favorite restaurant, a casual
backyard BBQ or a potluck at the church hall can
be just as memorable. Some people recreate the
original wedding reception, complete with the color scheme,
bridesmaids and
groomsmen and music.
It is acceptable to choose a theme for a 25th anniversary party.
The kind of 25th
anniversary party you plan really depends on the wishes of the
couple and their budget.
Planning for this 25th anniversary party should begin early. The
venue, caterers and the
CONSIDER
THIS..
A silver anniversary bash
can be a blow out black tie
affair at some fancy hotel
ballroom. At the same time,

an intimate cocktail party at
home, brunch at a favorite
restaurant, a casual
backyard BBQ or a potluck
at the church hall can be
just as memorable.
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guest list should be confirmed well in advance. Typically, give
yourself three months to
plan such an occasion.
The guest list should include the couple’s close friends and
family. Depending on the
relationships you may also want to expand the circle to include
co-workers, spiritual
advisors or members of the couple’s original wedding party.
The final headcount will
likely influence the location for this celebration. Their home
would be a perfect location

for a small family affair. However, if the guest list is long,
consider a restaurant or
banquet hall—the kind of facility that offers enough space,
bathrooms and parking to
accommodate a crowd. If this is not a surprise party and is
being planned by the couple
then your job gets more straight forward and easy. In case this
is a surprise party for the
couple, consult the person who is responsible for throwing the
party to get all the details
of organizing this event.
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Once the guest list is ready you will need to send out “save the
date” e-mails or cards. If
the budget is tight and does not allow for a lavish celebration
you can use some money
saving tips to create a grand affair. The cost of a traditional
gathering at a restaurant,

can be shrunk considerably by keeping the party on a weeknight
rather than a weekend.
If there is an option then select a cash bar or serve a selection
of appetizers instead of a
full dinner or just cut down the guest list.
Once the couple has decided on the type of party, guest list and
budget, it’s time to dive
into the details of the event itself. Location is one of the most
important things. The
venue sets the tone for the evening. Once again, think of the
couple. Did they get
married on a beach? If so, consider holding the party on a boat,
or at a waterfront
venue. Consider their love for maybe wine, art or golf. A
number of wineries, museums
and country clubs offer event spaces. There are plenty of private
restaurant dining
rooms, banquet and church halls, community centers and
outdoor gardens available for
rent. Just remember that not every space comes fully equipped
with everything that you
may need. Many community centers, for instance, lack kitchens.
Depending on your
choice of party venue, you may have to hire a vendor or two to

provide food, tables and
chairs, glassware, linens, etc. Likewise, if you decide to host
the wedding anniversary
party at home, you may want to supplement with extra tables,
chairs, silverware,
glassware, etc. Depending on the season and size of the crowd,
you may also consider
renting a tent and a port o potty or two.
Once again, the amount and type of food and drinks you provide
depends on the style
of the party, the anniversary couple’s preferences and your
budget. Food and
beverages are usually the biggest line item when it comes to an
anniversary
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celebration. Will it be finger food or a full dinner? Will you
serve wine and beer or have a
full bar? Having your party at a restaurant, hotel or country club
simplifies the food and
beverage process. If you’re using a hall or community center, be

sure to take stock of
what they do and don’t accommodate and plan the anniversary
party accordingly. You
might, for instance, want to hire a full-service caterer who can
supply not only the food
and drink, but all the other accessories as well.
If the couple decides to host the party at home, there are several
points to consider.
Bring in a caterer—even if it’s just one person to help prep and
serve so that you can
enjoy the party. Hiring a cleaning person to come in the day
before the party and the
day after is also money well spent. In the event of a tight
budget, a buffet may be the
way to go. Buffets are usually cheaper than sit down dinners
and the variety is a good
get around against picky eaters. You might consider ordering
trays of food from a
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favorite restaurant. Here are some guidelines on how to
calculate how much food and
drink to have on hand. Always remember that it’s always better
to err on the side of too
much when it comes to food and beverage.
Beer or wine: two glasses per guest
Hors d’oeuvres: two of each type per guest
Buffet dinner: order for 75% of the guest list
Lastly, no silver wedding anniversary party would be complete
without champagne for a
toast, and some kind of dessert. Do not stock too much
champagne; most guests will
take only a sip for the toast.
The traditional dessert is a cake, often some version of a
wedding cake with a 25th
anniversary cake topper. But don’t be a slave to tradition. If the
couple loves pies, then
pies it is!
This is a milestone wedding anniversary, so if the couple is
planning a more formal
celebration, you could consider getting engraved invitations. A
classy touch, engraved

25th wedding anniversary invitations also make nice mementos,
especially if you
incorporate some elements from the couple’s original wedding
invitation. Letterpress is
the gold standard for engraved invites. Whatever you choose,
plan to send invitations 4-
6 weeks in advance—sooner for out-of-state guests. Also, make
sure the invitation
translates the kind of event you’re planning so that guests will
know what to expect and
what to wear. Is it a surprise party? Is there a theme? You don’t
want the ladies showing
up in cocktail dresses if you’re hosting a square dance. For a
surprise party make sure
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that whatever trick the friends use to get the couple to the 25th
wedding anniversary
party is attire-appropriate. Don’t tell them you’re taking them to
a Cowboys’ game if
you’re planning a formal sit-down dinner.

Decorating is where you can really let your creative side shine.
Think outside the box
and have lots of fun with decorations. The color scheme for a
traditional 25th wedding
anniversary celebration is silver. The occasion’s traditional
flower is the iris. However,
unconventional ideas are welcome these days. Try and get the
couple’s family or
friends to prepare a slideshow of the best moments of the
couples’’ time together.
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INVITATIONS
Invitations for an anniversary party should be sent out at leas t 6
weeks in advance. The
invitations should be written using proper etiquette. All the
phrasing should be in the
third person. Try to avoid using abbreviations and always spell
out days and dates. In

case this is an adult only gathering do not write “kids are not
invited”. Mention the dress
code at the very bottom of the invite if it is a black tie event.
Alternatively, consider using printed invitation cards or e-vites
to send out invitations via
email. If the occasion is an informal occasion such as a Cook
out/barbeque or, in the
case of a house party or Pitch-in dinner you want people to
bring a item, make sure
you've included this information on the invite. To cover all
bases try to co-ordinate the
dishes although refrain from making it prescriptive.
FOOD
No matter what kind of party you're planning, there will most
likely be some kind of food
involved. If the party is planned at a hotel or restaurant, the
food can be provided by the
location, so be sure to get quotes for the food along with the
room rental fee. If it is an
informal celebration, at an outdoor setting then use caterers for
the food.

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Toasts, whether formal or informal, are a nice touch for
anniversary celebrations. Toasts are usually given by
the host or hosts (usually children or grandchildren),
and sometimes by the anniversary couple as well. It's
fine to keep them short, simple and to the point.
It is often effective to focus on each partner as an
individual and to celebrate his or her qualities, which
will help set the direction and plan of the party. Consult
the clients on the type of anniversary cake desired. If
they wish to replicate their wedding cake, offer them
illustrations of the different styles
available.
GIFTS
Instead of bringing individual gifts, guests may be asked to
contribute to the cost of a
bigger gift, such as a vacation package, a spa retreat, or even a
painted portrait of a

couple. Party favors are very common these days; check your
local stores or online
options, and consider customizing favors for each guest.
FAMILY REUNIONS
More and more people are planning family reunions these days.
We still long for the
simple social structure where the family members are found
living within a few miles of
each other. A family reunion is a much needed contact that is
slowly disappearing. A
CONSIDER
THIS..
It is often effective to focus
on each partner as an
individual and to celebrate
his or her qualities, which
will help set the direction
and plan of the party.
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family reunion is a way of capturing some of this warmth. It
gives an individual a sense
of belonging in an extended family.
TYPES OF REUNIONS
Family reunions may be held annually or at longer intervals.
There are various types:
door
picnic or barbecue.
Spring and summer are the best seasons for outdoor reunions.
Choose a
location with plenty of trees and shade, and include activities
that suit an outdoor
setting.
-down meal at a good
restaurant or in a
private home. This kind of reunion is relatively easy to plan,
requiring only
choosing the venue, making reservations, sending out
invitations, and planning
activities.
re
elaborate settings,

e.g., in a theme park or on an ocean cruise. They require more
significant
planning, including a detailed budget and timeline.
Before you start planning the reunion, take time to understand
the clients’ needs and
the personalities of family members. Ask these questions:
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?
-of-town
guests?
ns (budget, schedule,
invitees, etc.)?

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IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF A REUNION
Selecting a date for a family reunion can be a daunting task.
Allow adequate time for
planning, both for you and for the family members, especially if
they have to travel long
distances and have other commitments. Try to avoid long
holiday weekends, when
accommodations and traffic can be challenging and the invitees
may already have
plans. It may be a good idea to plan a reunion around a
milestone birthday or
anniversary.
Many families hold reunions during the summer because none
of the kids would need to
miss school. But there are long school-holiday weekends
throughout the year that can
open up your family's options for location and expense. Poll

potential participants to
gauge their interest in attending a reunion and also get a feel on
the date and place.
You can do this informally by phone, by mail or even through
email. Don't ask open-
ended questions. Give a few specific choices to help build a
consensus.
Once the date is set, the next task is to create the guest list. Ask
the clients if they
would like to invite the extended or just the immediate family.
Choice of venue is
determined partly by the number of people attending the
reunion. It is a good idea to
create a mailer and send it out to the relatives to determine how
many people will be
attending and what kind of reunion they would prefer. Include a
preaddressed, stamped
return envelope in the mailing.
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For small reunions, this ‘location’ can be at someone’s home in

the backyard (having
grass would be nice). But for larger reunions, you may want to
consider a park,
campground, a nice resort, or maybe even a theme park.
Wherever you choose, make
sure there is adequate lodging.
Planning to feed everyone will be one of the
most challenging jobs to accomplish. For a one
or two day reunion, many families ask everyone
to bring along a few prepared dishes. If that's
the case, the most important job you'll have will
be making sure you don't get ten of the same
dishes and nothing else. Assign each family a
category of food so that you'll have a good
distribution among the courses. Many families
like to assemble a heritage cookbook. You can
ask everyone to bring the recipe for their dish to
the reunion and then have someone gather all
of the recipes to turn into a cookbook. However,

if no one in the family feels like cooking for this
party, you can feed your group at a restaurant,
or bring in a caterer to handle all of the meal
details.
CONSIDER
THIS..
Planning to feed everyone
will be one of the most
challenging jobs to
accomplish. For a one or
two day reunion, many
families ask everyone to
bring along a few prepared
dishes. If that's the case,
the most important job
you'll have will be making
sure you don't get ten of
the same dishes and
nothing else

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The season chosen for the event will naturally determine the
sorts of activities planned.
Warm weather suggests a barbeque, camping, a picnic, and
outdoor games. In the
winter, renting a condo or suites at a ski resort can provide
excellent recreation and
ambiance. Some activities are suited to any season: you can
organize a story-telling
session where each family member shares memories, or hire a
photographer if the
family wants professional photos of the event or a family
portrait. But be careful not to
over plan activities. Always allow for flexibility, remembering
that the main purpose of
the reunion is simply to bring family members together. Too
much structure may

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interfere with this goal. Be alert for signs of this problem
during the reunion, and
postpone or cancel activities if you feel that they are burdening
the attendees.
Large family reunions, often involve many young children of
varying ages. Things can
get pretty chaotic when the kids get warmed up, requiring more
attention than the
grownups might want to give as they catch up with distant
relatives. But with a little
advance planning, there are a variety of things you can do to
keep the little ones busy
and everyone happy.
In order to accomplish this you can hire an entertainer or a
magician to keep the kids
busy. A baby sitter can be hired to take care of very young
napping babies. Also plan on
setting up some craft tables for older kids and arrange for some
toys for them to play
with.
Whether your reunion is large or small, it's nice to have a

"Welcoming address" to kick it
off. It doesn't have to be long, about five to ten minutes unless
there is a really good
speaker in the family. A good welcome address, starts by
welcoming everyone to the
reunion, thanking them for coming and gives a general outline
of the day's (or
weekend's) festivities.
PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED
As the saying goes, "Hope for the best but prepare for the
worst." Make sure you have
backup plans as there should always be a contingency.
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in case it rains
(even if those plans are to stay outside and play around in the
mud).
silverware, game

accessories, et cetera). It is almost a given that someone will
forget something.
There is no reason why you should have to do everything
yourself. Hire some help or
get the family members volunteer with some of the
arrangements. Make sure you
contact family members and ask them if they can help out
beforehand. Make sure you
have a cleanup crew otherwise you might be stuck doing all the
cleanup yourself. The
most important thing to remember is not to expect everything to
go exactly as
planned. It never, ever works that way. Be flexible to the
inevitable changes in the
reunion plan.
Most importantly, make sure you (or someone you assign) takes
as many pictures as
possible or perhaps hire a professional photographer. You will
have a lot of memories
of your well-planned family reunion, and pictures will make
sure that those memories
stay fresh and remembered.
BABY SHOWERS

A baby shower is an opportunity to pamper an exhausted
mother-to-be. If planned well,
it will distract her from third-trimester discomforts and possibly
allay some of her pre-
labor jitters. Planning begins by asking the planners—the
mother herself or her friends
or family—what they want in the baby shower. Know your
budget and the guest list
before choosing the venue, theme, food, and favors.
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THE GUEST LIST
Ask the mom-to-be or other client (the person throwing the
shower) to prepare a list with
all the contact details. Find out if this is a ladies-only event or
if men and children will be
attending as well.
BABY-SHOWER GIFT REGISTRY
A baby-shower gift registry makes gift giving simple. Shower
guests can check the

registry online and pick a gift according to their budgets. This
ensures that guests won’t
have to spend a lot of time looking for the perfect gift, that
every gift is unique, and that
the mom-to-be receives items that she actually wants and needs.
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BUDGET
Create a plan based on your budget. Planning a baby shower
does not require large
amounts of money. You can keep it simple and fun by using
your creativity and asking
for help from family and friends. The budget checklist should
include these items:
od

cake)
To facilitate shopping, assign a dollar amount to all of these
items. Keep the budget
flexible to allow for adjustment as you plan. Holding the shower
at a friend’s home will
save on the rental cost.
THEME
These days almost all baby showers have a theme. Consult with
the client on the theme
and discuss the budget restrictions. If it is a surprise shower,
keep the mother’s tastes in
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mind. Planning is easier if the mother knows the sex of the
baby. Creative themes for

baby showers include nursery, teddy bear, alphabet, polka dots,
princess, and many
more. An online search will give you more ideas and allow you
to purchase decor.
TIME AND PLACE
Date and venue are other important points to discuss with the
client. Most showers are
held on weekends to make it easy for people to attend. It is
always wise to pick a couple
of backup dates. For an intimate gathering, the best location is
the house of a relative or
friend. A community hall is better for large showers. In fair
weather even a park can
work.
INVITATIONS
Invitations can be purchased at a local party store or online.
You may also choose to
make them yourself, bearing in mind that making invitations is
very time consuming and
requires buying supplies, which can be more expensive than
readymade invitations. Be
sure to put the date, time, location, and directions on the

invitation, along with
instructions to RSVP.
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DECORATIONS
Decorations are a very important aspect of a baby
shower, and should be chosen in accordance with
shower’s theme and location. Simplicity and
elegance are as important as creativity. The use
of excessive and unnecessary decorations will
make cleanup more difficult. Before shopping for
decorations, determine if the venue imposes any
restrictions on hanging banners or taping
streamers and balloons.
Tableware includes serving trays, extra

tablecloths, silverware, glasses, hot plates, extra
chairs and tables, etc. It too can be chosen to
accord with the theme. Dinner plates should be
suited to the menu items—i.e., don’t buy flimsy
plates than cannot bear the weight of the food. Plan to provide
at least three plates per
person for the main course and one cake plate per person, with a
few extras to avoid
leaving anyone empty handed.
CONSIDER
THIS..
Decorations are a very
important aspect of a baby
shower, and should be
chosen in accordance with
shower’s theme and
location. Simplicity and
elegance are as important
as creativity. The use of
excessive and unnecessary

decorations will make
cleanup more difficult.
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A table centerpiece can be placed on the cake-cutting table if
the event does not feature
a sit-down lunch or dinner. The centerpiece should fit the theme
of the shower. Varieties
include an edible cake, diaper cake, creative display of favors,
flowers, and a cupcake
tier. These items can be purchased at your local party store or
online. If time permits,
you can also make them yourself or with the help of friends and
family.
ACTIVITIES AND GAMES
Games and activities create a fun environment and be used as an
icebreaker at parties
where the guests do not know each other. Choose the games
wisely, avoiding the

awkwardness of intimate games between unacquainted people,
and forestall tedium by
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planning no more than two or three games. Include a mix of
active and less-active
games to please all guests. Homemade baby-shower games can
take some time to put
together, so be sure to set aside the necessary time in your
planning schedule. You can
also buy printable games, most of which are quick and easy to
use. It is wise to allocate
a time period for each game so that you don’t overrun the
schedule, including time for
explaining the game to the guests. Don’t forget to provide
wrapped prizes for winners of
the games.
FOOD
Showers are usually very casual parties with buffet-style food
arrangements where

finger food can be served. This setup allows the guests to
mingle with each other. Food
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will be one of the biggest expenses on your list. Decide if you
want to serve just snacks
or a full-course meal. Look for a caterer who can give you
multiple menu options. You
can also cater part of the food yourself, and the family and
friends can take part in a
potluck arrangement. Potlucks are more personalized than
catered meals and offer a
wide variety of choices.
FAVORS
When you plan a baby shower, don’t forget to prepare some
favors for the guests to
thank them for coming. Popular favors include scented candles,
bath and body soaps,
small picture frames, and small flower pots. When selecting
baby shower favors, try to
stick with practical items that your guests will be able to enjoy

and use after the party.
You can make your own favors or buy readymade ones.
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END OF MODULE FOUR
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MODULE FOUR: ASSIGNMENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
understanding of
concepts presented in this Module.
the tasks described
below.
100 points can be earned by completing all
assignments.
with less than 70
points, the Assignments must be revised and re-submitted.
our
faculty can work
with you to finalize your assignment, before it is graded.
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ASSIGNMENT 1 – 30 POINTS
Conduct research on one social event of your choice, either
online or by attending a
local event. Prepare a report related to this event.
presented in this
Module
state how you would
improve upon them

You are asked to plan a 16
th
birthday party for a client’s daughter. Your client intends to
host a Hollywood theme birthday party at a local restaurant.
Prepare a report using the
following guidelines:
ou
first meet them.
Recommend three birthday party games to your client.
local bakery for this
information). Determine the cost and facilities available at a
local restaurant for
20 people (call a local restaurant for this information).
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You have been tasked to plan a family reunion for the Jones
family. Provide creative
ideas for location, catering, invitations to attendees, activities
and create a budget for
this event.
Mathematics, Grade 5, One-Year Curriculum Map
Approximate Time
Period
2 Weeks 2 Weeks 3 weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks
Unit Name Data Analysis Algebra Numeration and
Place Value
Rational Numbers Addition and
Subtraction of
Whole Numbers
and Decimals
Essential

Questions
In what ways can
data be
organized and
represented?
How do organized
data convey
information?
How are patterns
generalized and
extended?
How can we use
algebra to make
predictions?
How do functions
reflect the shape
of a graph?
What patterns are

highlighted as
the place value
system extends
(whole numbers
and decimals)?
How can the
decomposition of
numbers make it
easier to perform
mental
computation?
In what ways are
fractions and
decimals related?
How do fractions
represent parts of
a whole, parts of
a set, or distance

on a number
line?
What is the
relationship
between addition
and subtraction?
How are decimals
related to whole
numbers?
How are
decimals
illustrated in our
monetary system
and in the metric
system?
Content Data display
graph, line
graph, circle

graph, stem-
and-leaf plot
Statistical methods
median,
mode, range,
outlier
Algebra
relations,
and
functions
change
representatio
ns
Number

relationships
Conceptualizing
large numbers
Number properties
Computation and
estimation
Fractions, decimals,
and percent
Comparison and
equivalency
Estimation and
computation
Decimals between 0
and 1
Decimals greater
than 1
Estimation and
computation

Comparison
Approximate Time
Period
2 Weeks 2 Weeks 3 weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks
Unit Name Data Analysis Algebra Numeration and
Place Value
Rational Numbers Addition and
Subtraction of
Whole Numbers
and Decimals
Skills Construct tables,
bar graphs, line
graphs, point
graphs, circle
graphs, line plots,
and stem-and-leaf
plots with varying

scales and
intervals.
Read and interpret
tables and graphs.
Calculate mean and
range of collected
or given data.
Extend and describe
numerical patterns
using words or
variables.
Describe function
rules to express
patterns illustrated
in input/output
tables.
Solve equations
with missing

numerals or
operational
symbols.
Estimate quantities
from zero through
the billions period.
Model, read, and
write standard
form, word form,
and expanded
notation of
numbers.
Identify the place
value of a digit
within a 12-digit
number.
Compare and order
fractions using

models,
benchmark
fractions, and
common
numerators or
denominators.
Determine
equivalency
among fractions.
Simplify proper
fractions,
improper
fractions, and
mixed numbers.
Order whole
numbers and
decimals.
Identify equivalent

decimals.
Use the
commutative
property and
associative
property to
simplify
operations with
whole numbers
and decimals.
Estimate and solve
addition and
subtraction of
whole numbers
and decimals.

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