Isagenix has made a reputation of helping its customers live fuller, more nutritious lifestyles. Whatever they’re doing must be working, because the team was able to gather together to celebrate their colleague Jimmy’s 90th birthday at Franklin Commons!

Jimmy is quite a legend with Isagenix, which is why there was such a large turnout of coworkers in addition to the family members who threw him this wonderful party. As the RSVP’s began rolling in, the family started their quest for a large birthday party venue that could accommodate everyone who wanted to celebrate with the birthday boy.

Since Franklin Commons has such a wide variety of spaces – from our beautiful Bistro to our larger Franklin Hall, and even our Campus Walk and Courtyard for outdoor events – the family knew we were the perfect spot for their celebration.

The party was inspired by everything that Jimmy loves: Kelly Green and White decorations matched the colors of the Isagenix logo, custom made aprons (printed by Sidelines Sportswear) were handed out as party favors in honor of Jimmy’s past profession as a butcher, and plenty of locally-inspired menu items were prepared by the incredible chefs at Drexelbrook Catering. Guests loved the Cheesesteak Spring Rolls with Spicy Ketchup and Chipotle BBQ!

In addition to this party favorite, servers carried platters of Roasted Baby Pears with Herbed Goat Cheese in Phyllo, Grilled Smoked Chicken, Bacon, & Pepper Jack Cheese, and Baby Lamb Chops with a special sauce. There were also two interactive stations, a Slider Station with Black Angus Burgers and a Grilled Chicken Station where made-to-order cuts were marinated in Molasses, Lime, & a Rum BBQ Sauce.

After a lovely First Course of Baby Field Greens with Candied Walnuts & Goat Cheese Crustini topped with a Raspberry Vinaigrette, the Main Course was served in Franklin Hall. It included a duet of Filet Mignon and Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Sweet & Sour Glaze. For the vegetarians, Drexelbrook had prepared Penne Pasta with White Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Sautéed Radicchio served over a Tomato Basil Sauce.

It wouldn’t be a party without plenty of dancing, which wasn’t hard to come by thanks to the upbeat music spun by Schaffer Sound DJs. As guests worked up their appetites once again, we set up Drexelbrook’s Signature Sundae Bar, where Hand-Spun Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Creams were scooped onto piping hot Belgian Waffles and topped with Hot Fudge, Strawberry Sauce, Cherries, Whipped Creem, Sprinkles, and many more Sweet Sensations. And, of course, there was a cake, courtesy of Brooklyn Girl Bakery.

The whole while, a lovely slide show with photos of Jimmy played for guests to enjoy. There were some pretty amazing photos included in the show!

Happy Birthday Jimmy, and thanks for allowing Franklin Commons to be a part of it!

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