Dad is turning 60! Where's a good venue in Canberra?

Hi Mate,

Was attending a BBQ party at the Belco lake, saw few people having fun in sumo suits.

Not sure how adventurous your dad is , but i guess it would be fun !

Not sure but i would assume it was some thing like this mob – http://canberrasumosuits.com.au/

Does your Dad want a 60th Party? Have you asked him? Turning 60 is not really a big deal (turning 100 is though).

Perhaps if you want to celebrate, just a nice Dinner at a good Restaurant somewhere around town that can cater for, say, 20 people (or less)? Or does someone you know have a large table and get the Caters in? How many people are you anticipating as guests?

Buying for a 60yo dad with everything he needs and wants is easy because happy people have hobbies and interests.

Try: Art, concert tickets, dinner in the country, a puppy/kitty, top shelf alcoholic beverage he will enjoy for a long time, subscription, a barbecue, fishing trip, it all depends what he likes!

Along the same lines as the OP’s question. My dad is also turning 60 this year. Does anyone have any brilliant suggestions for a present my siblings and I could buy him. Its hard to buy for someone that has everything and wants nothing. Some background info on the greatest man in my life – he is retired and lives on the North Coast, owns a boat, and a kayak, goes walking every day and fishing most days,has already been in a hot air balloon, climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge and gone deep sea fishing. I would really love some original ideas (he wont consider sky diving), price isnt too much of an issue within reason.

The George Harcourt does a great party.

Canberra Bowling Club in Forrest is a great venue for under 200 people. Reasonable prices to hire and your choice of having the club provide a bbq meal and salads, or organise your own catering. You can organise your own DJ/band/jukebox, the club is very friendly and flexible.

Call 6295 2508 or drop in and see Mark or Pedro behind the bar for more details. Your choice whether to include barefoot bowls in the package or not. Hobart Ave Forrest or see their website below:

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-5388-0-0-0

My parents had there 60th at Gallaghers Winery in Murrumbateman and hired a bus to get everyone to/from. It was nice.

I highly recommend the Southern Cross boat for canapes, drinks, buffet dinner and 3 hour cruise around the lake. We did it for my dad’s 60th on the weekend and even though it rained, it was beautiful. He had about 60 on board and there was plenty of room, and food to go round.

How’s his heart? Strip club or lap dancing bar.

I don’t know if they start up in late spring, but how about a Dinner cruise on the lake.