Silly question, but I'm socially awkward...

Hi,
This may seem like an odd question to post on a message board, but I'm going to ask anyway. My mother is retiring soon. Her job is giving her a retirement party this Friday. They contacted me yesterday and invited me and my father.
I was planning to get her a gift and asked her to think about what she wanted to do to celebrate. Then, I get the invite from her job.
Should I present her gift or have something to give to her at the party? I don't have a gift yet, but I've been giving it thought. I thought I had more time. Will my dad and I look bad if we have nothing for her on that day?
This may seem like an odd question to post on a message board, but I'm going to ask anyway. My mother is retiring soon. Her job is giving her a retirement party this Friday. They contacted me yesterday and invited me and my father.
I was planning to get her a gift and asked her to think about what she wanted to do to celebrate. Then, I get the invite from her job.
Should I present her gift or have something to give to her at the party? I don't have a gift yet, but I've been giving it thought. I thought I had more time. Will my dad and I look bad if we have nothing for her on that day?
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"People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid."
- Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
You should let her relationship with with the company be the focus of the party. There will probably be a bunch of speeches and possibly a gift from the company to your mom.
Later you can have a small celebratory party with the 3 (or more) of you, and that is when you should give her your gift.
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I would think you could give her your gift privately.
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Thanks, Gretchen! My mom is a manager in the health insurance industry, where she's has spent the majority of her career. She plans to rest first, then travel, participate in some activities at a popular senior center in her area, and attempt to write a book. I'm so excited for her, though I can't believe she's retiring soon.
Thanks again, everyone. My mom is the person I would normally ask a question like this, but obviously, I can't.
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And congrats to your mom! (8 months 11 days and 5 minutes left for me!)
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Gretchen
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You are beautiful!