39th Annual Family Reunion

Don't miss the 39th Annual Thomas-Bridges Family Reunion!


The 39th Annual


THOMAS-BRIDGES FAMILY REUNION

August 6, 7, 8, 2010


LAKE BARKLEY STATE RESORT PARK

CADIZ, KENTUCKY

Friday, August 6

26th Annual Thomas Hughes Gentry

Memorial Golf Scramble

Registration

Shotgun Start

Boots Randolph Golf Course

 Lake Barkley State Park 

Welcome Home Wiener Roast

Cadiz City Park 

Saturday, August 7

10:00 a.m. Program Sponsored by

James Thomas DAR

"The Life of Joseph Bridger"

Presented by Linda Fritz, a DAR member and a descendant of

both James Thomas and Drury Bridges



Day open for individual family gatherings,

 visit old home places, family cemeteries

and tours of family historic sites.


T-BA Board Meeting

Business Meeting

Entertainment:

Shea Nickell, Vocalist and Friends

(See additional information below)

Convention Center

 Lake Barkley State Park 

Sunday, August 8

Annual Family Lunch

Doors Open

11:00 a.m.  Devotion by Bill Clark Thomas

Invocation

Buffet Lunch

Program

Roll call by states, visitor recognition,

and Memorial Service

Adjourn until next year

Convention Center

Lake Barkley State Park



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SATURDAY'S ENTERTAINMENT


Entertainment by Shea Nickell and Friends

 

Shea Nickell----Vocalist

Shea is presently Ky. Court of Appeals Judge.

He is past music minister of Concord United Methodist Church.

He regularly sings in local churches in western Kentucky.

He sings at many local civic events, WPSD Lions Club Telethon of Stars for over twenty years,

sporting events, OVC basketball tournament, etc.

Shea is now a member at Heartland Worship Center.

 

Jerry McGill ---- Keyboard

Jerry has played piano and traveled with The Blackwoods, The Hallmarks, Jake Hess, and other nationally known groups.

He is past minister of music of Lincoln Road baptist Church, and Hallstead Baptist Church in Rockford, Ill.

He is past minister of music of Bible Baptist Church.

He recently retired as minister of music at Highland Baptist Church.

Jerry is now a member of Southland Baptist Temple.

 

Reggie LaFaye--- Saxophone

Reggie has headlined his own shows nationwide.

He has opened shows for Reba McIntire, Lee Greenwood, Loretta Lynn, etc.

He has played at a conference with Billy Graham.

Much more-- check his website--www.reggielafaye.com

Reggie is now a member of Heartland Worship Center



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SUNDAY'S LUNCH


Thomas Bridges Association - Sunday – August 8, 2010

 

3rd Annual TBA Family Gala of Tables

 

General Information:

 

A Banquet table (Measurement are - round, 6 feet across  & seats 6 to 8

 Linen Tablecloth & Napkins Dinner/ Dessert Plates

 Silverware & Beverage setups are all provided

 
Be creative! Pick a theme! Join the fun!

Rules

 (1st come = 1st selection) 

Each table seats 6 to 8 people (this includes booster seats or high chairs)

Suggestions to help you chose a theme

for your families table(s)!

 Home state*/ Coat of arms/ Heirlooms/Patriotism /

Hobbies/ Interest/Flowers etc.

If you wish

Bring a paper table cover & napkins

Bring placemats or place cards

Bring colorful eating utensils, dinner/dessert plates 

All must be DISPOSABLE ONLY

Bring place favors or goodie bags for each if you wish

Place a runner down the center of the tablecloth that is provided if you wish

One center piece per table not to be over 12 inches 


Dress according to your theme/ Decorate the chair backs if you wish 

The head tables (officers) are encouraged to participate

All decorating must be done prior to meal time

 
 

Prizes for the winning family table & runner up family too!

So put on your thinking caps now & bring all your own decorations with you

Remember your family must follow the listed rules

TBA is not responsible for any loss or liabilities.

***You must dispose of your own decorations after the meeting***

We hope YOU will join TBA’s “new” spirit & have fun & invite others

 

?’s email Janie Sumner – This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - Gala Table Chairperson

* PS Don’t forget your small home state flag for our roll call of states!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Welcome to the Thomas & Bridges Family History Website!

Welcome to the Thomas-Bridges Family History website. The family history of the Thomas and Bridges Family of Trigg County, Kentucky is presented herein. This family tree and other family information is placed here in an effort to assist others doing family research. Not all branches of the tree are complete and unfortunately, there may be isolated errors in dates or other information. The data is being updated on a regular basis. See What's New above for the latest updates to the website. If you have additional information to be added to these pages or have corrections of any errors, please e-mail Charles Kenneth Bridges at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

I would like to thank Edison H. Thomas, author of The Thomas and Bridges Story 1540-1840 and the late Gilbert N. Bridges, author of The Thomas and Bridges History from which much of the information in these pages was obtained. And, of course, thanks to my late grandfather, G. A. Bridges whose inspiration made this website possible.


 

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