April 4, 2011 | No Comments | Category: Activities, Gunter, Operation FINALLY HOME, Texas, The Bridges | Tags: activities, Dallas; Gunter; Texas; Bridges at Preston Crossings;, Operation FINALLY HOME
It was a great day of family fun this past Saturday at The Bridges at Preston Crossings. More than 200 people attended our first annual Patriot Bass Fishing Tournament emceed by pro-angler Jimmy Houston to show their support for military servicemen and women. All of the proceeds from the tournament benefitted Operation FINALLY HOME, an organization which is currently building three homes for wounded war heroes at the Bridges.
A total of 335 fish were caught during the tournament with one little boy catching a whopping 31 fish! No one was able to reel in our prized Patriot Bass worth $1,500, but everyone enjoyed a great day at the beautiful Bridges’ Double M Lake.
For more on the event, click here to watch KXII CBS Ch. 12 coverage of the tournament.
To live in a community that supports America’s veterans, visit The Bridges at Preston Crossings today.
March 28, 2011 | No Comments | Category: Activities, Golf Community, Gunter, Operation FINALLY HOME, Texas, The Bridges | Tags: activities, Collin; Collin College; Gunter; Texas; Bridges at Preston Crossings;, Dallas; Gunter; Texas; Bridges at Preston Crossings;, Golf; members; Fred Couples; Green, Operation FINALLY HOME
This past Friday, the Bridges Golf Club played host to the Patriot Cup Golf Tournament benefitting Operation FINALLY HOME. Twenty five teams of participants and sponsors spent the day golfing on the charming, 18-hole Fred Couples Signature Golf Course. Guests enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day in Gunter with lunch on the veranda at Moms on the Green. Followed by a fun and lively raffle featuring items such as Titelist and Nike irons, a TV and rounds of golf at the Bridges Golf Club, it was a great day had by all to benefit a great cause!
All of the proceeds from this event benefit the Operation FINALLY HOME families whose homes are currently being built at The Bridges at Preston Crossings. The families to be honored include war heroes Sergeant First Class Alan Hornaday and his wife, Sheila, of Fordyce, Arkansas, Sergeant Levi Wilson, Jr. and his wife, Katie, of McKinney, Texas, as well as Army Specialist Hugo L. Gonzalez, his wife, Any, and three young daughters, of Pembroke Pines, Florida. Bluegreen Communities will continue this initiative throughout 2011 when two more veterans and their families will also be honored with lots and new homes at The Bridges.
If you’d like to help support Operation FINALLY HOME, join us for our upcoming Patriot Bass Tournament this Saturday, April 2nd. To register, please contact Kristi Robinson at kristi@bluegreenadvertising.com.
For more information about Bluegreen Communities and Operation FINALLY HOME, including more pictures from the event, visit our Facebook page.
March 25, 2011 | No Comments | Category: Activities, Golf Community, Gunter, Operation FINALLY HOME, Texas, The Bridges | Tags: activities, Dallas; Gunter; Texas; Bridges at Preston Crossings;, Operation FINALLY HOME
Today is the day! The Patriot Cup Golf Tournament is officially underway and is in full swing. The local community is excited to spend this beautiful day on our gorgeous greens and the word is spreading about the fun we’re having here at the Bridges.
The Bridges at Preston Crossings was featured in The Dallas Morning News yesterday in an article highlighting our charity golf and fishing tournaments. If you missed out on the fun today, be sure to sign up for next weekend’s Patriot Bass Tournament where pro-angler Jimmy Houston will MC the event. All of the proceeds from these events benefit Operation FINALLY HOME.
To register for the Patriot Bass Tournament on Saturday, April 2nd, please contact Kristi Robinson at kristi@bluegreenadvertising.com.
March 16, 2011 | No Comments | Category: Activities | Tags: activities, Artifacts; History; Texas; Family Activity, Gunter; Weather; Texas; Fall; Spring; Summer; Winter;
Ever wonder what life is like in Sherman, TX? Locals describe Sherman as “an ideal blend of town and country.” As the neighboring town of our master-planned community The Bridges at Preston Crossings, we’ve discovered tons of fun attractions to enjoy. Full of recreational activities, history and shopping, Sherman is the perfect place to plan an outing with your family or friends. Check out some of these appealing attractions:
C.S. Roberts House: 
The C.S. Roberts house is an outstanding Victorian mansion built by a prominent local family. Located in Sherman’s Heritage Row, it remained in the Roberts family until 1988 with most family furnishings still in place. Take a tour of this one-of-a-kind attraction Sundays between 1 – 4 pm and by appointment. For information, call 903-893-4067.
Kelly Square: Located in Sherman’s historic downtown square, Kelly Square is a shopper’s paradise. This renovated shopping center is accompanied by a pianist during lunch and dinner hours for those who dine in either of the two onsite restaurants. Home to unique consignment stores, clothing boutiques and more, Kelly Square is perfect for a day of shopping!
Boiler Room Coffee Bar: If you’re looking for a great place to read the paper and relax, Boiler Room Coffee Bar is the place to be. Known for its relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff, this coffee bar is a great place for a social outing with your friends or an alternative place to the office where you can enjoy free wifi!
March 11, 2011 | No Comments | Category: Activities, Gunter, Operation FINALLY HOME, Texas, The Bridges | Tags: activities, Collin; Collin College; Gunter; Texas; Bridges at Preston Crossings;, Operation FINALLY HOME
It was a beautiful day yesterday at The Bridges at Preston Crossings! With the sun shining brightly, we proudly broke ground on a new home for a deserving wounded war hero and his family. Army Specialist Hugo L. Gonzalez, his wife, Any, and three young daughters were joined by Bluegreen Communities CEO, Dan Koscher, Texas Home Improvement and Prestige Designer Homes representatives, as well as other business donors who are helping to provide the mortgage-free custom built home and land through Operation FINALLY HOME.
The groundbreaking ceremony was followed by celebrations and a “stock the lake” party in preparation for the upcoming Patriot Bass Tournament to be held April 2nd at The Bridges. Be sure to join us for this day of family fun! Prizes will be awarded to the top fishermen and children. All of the proceeds from this event will benefit Operation FINALLY HOME.
For more information about Bluegreen Communities and Operation FINALLY HOME, including more pictures from the event, visit our Facebook page.
