〜をかねて

Pattern: 〜をかねて
Level: N2
Meaning: simultaneously for, also serving as
Attaches to: Noun + をかねて
Nuance & register: Used when doing one action to achieve two different purposes at the same time.
Example: 父の還暦のお祝いをかねて、家族で温泉旅行に行った。
Easily confused with: 〜をかねてから