Are you
planning a big celebration this summer? Our recreation centers have hosted just
about every party you can imagine from graduation, family reunions and retirement
parties, to sweet 16 birthdays and dances. Here are a few tips from our expert
planners to help you get your party underway.
Save money and Rent a Community Room
at Your Local Community Recreation Center
Party
planners love Montgomery County Recreation facilities because we keep them
clean, and well maintained. Bathrooms are never an issue and many of our
centers have community rooms that have outdoor patios as well. Plus, our rental
fees are a fraction of what other area facilities charge. Conveniently located
with lots of free parking, you can’t beat it!
Bring your own iPod or Hire a DJ
Our community
rooms have plenty of outlets for a DJ to plug in
equipment, or you can set up your very own iPod or MP3 player. Tip: spend a few
hours making your own special party play list so you don’t have to shuffle
through your favorite songs.
Catering Kitchens Help You Serve What
You Want
Sure, it’s
easy just to order a few pizzas and have some chips and soda, but it’s a
special day! Why not have the food you really want. Love Grandma’s fried
chicken? Craving your uncles chili? With your rental of a community room, you
have full access to the attached catering kitchen where available. Keep food
warm, cold, or just out of the way.
Photo Signing or Photo Booth
Sometimes it
can take a while for everyone to get on the dance floor. Why not have a few
activities planned that will help break the ice and get everyone in a good
mood. Bring a large poster that has a large photo connected to whatever you are
celebrating. Bring a collection of Sharpie markers and set it out for guests to
sign. Everyone will be talking about what they wrote, and the memories it
invoked. Set up a “photo booth” in a corner with fun props and a Polaroid
camera or portable digital printer can connect to a cell phone. Everyone loves
to ‘ham it up’ for the camera and people really come out of their shell when
they can hide behind a few props. You can purchase or make your own props
including fake mustaches, fun sunglasses, a variety of hats, or an empty frame you
can peek through.
