GATE SYSTEM UPGRADE UPDATE
The new gate access software, Tekwave, is now operating at all of the gates for RFID and gate card credentials. You may sense a slight delay in the operation of the gate. There is no need to get closer, just give it a second, literally. If you or your designee is having trouble operating the gate with your gate card, it may be because you need to pick up your replacement card for the new gate system at the Community Services Office at 100 Manchester Drive. Please pick up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

 

If you need an appointment at a different time, contact admin@fchoa.net. 

Guest access is still operating on the dwellingLIVE platform. Please continue to use dwellingLIVE for guest management and watch for updates coming from FCHOA by official emails, in this weekly email, the TOC magazine and flyers for the next steps.

 

4th QUARTER ASSESSMENTS VISIBLE ON PORTAL
The 4th quarter assessments ($585), as well as trash & recycling ($69) invoices have been delivered by mail. Payment is due by October 31. Early payments are appreciated. Please contact admin@fchoa.net with any questions.

 

TRASH/RECYCLING SERVICES CHANGE INFO
The 4th Quarter is here, and the changes are in effect! GFL trash pickup is Wednesdays. GFL recycling begins October 14 and Bulk Pick-up begins October 21. Recycling and Bulk Pick-up services will be alternating weeks on Tuesdays. See attachment for information on acceptable recycling and bulk trash materials.

 

 

TFC/JAMES CITY COUNTY RECYCLING
TFC is no longer picking up recycling. The last day was September 30. James City County is picking up the empty TFC recycling bins. Please leave these empty TFC bins curbside for pick up. Pick up may take a couple weeks and the FCHOA is assisting with staging areas and other support. 

 

MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR THE 2026 FCHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
There are several candidates for the three director's seats available in 2026. Attend one of the following meetings to learn about them. The candidates will also provide a brief article about themselves in the November Talk of the Colony so that you can make informed decisions when you vote in November.

 

October 19 | 4 p.m. | S&T Club

 

October 22 | 6:30 p.m. | S&T Club

 

SHARE THE SCARE
Send us photos of your home's exterior if you decorated for Halloween and photos of any trick-or-treaters that live with you (scary and nice). We would like to include them in next years' October issue of Talk of the Colony. 

 

Send photos to talkofthecolony@fchoa.net. See the last page of any Talk of the Colony magazine for photo requirements.

 

TREE TRIMMING
Trees along Manchester and St. Andrew’s from Manchester to Red Berkshire will be limbed as needed this week.  This is in anticipation of the Christmas tree being towed out to the Ford’s Colony Drive pond which is done on an annual basis.  No trees are planned for removal, only limbing up trees.

 

 

 

The FC Green Team meeting will feature a presentation on Stormwater Basics: Addressing Erosion, Standing Water, and Excess Runoff. Open to all residents, homeowners will learn ways to improve stormwater management and drainage issues concerning their own properties in Ford's Colony.

 

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Have you recently lost a loved one or lifelong partner? Are you struggling to determine what your “new normal” will be and how to move forward? You are not alone. Come together with other members of the Ford’s Colony community who are also experiencing a sense of loss. The Grief Support Group, facilitated by Marie Phillips, a licensed professional counselor, will meet on Wednesdays at 10 - 11:00 a.m. at the S&T Club for seven weeks beginning October 29th.  Space is limited (10-12 participants) so please contact Marie Phillips at 609-206-2343 or mariephillips88@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

 

 

Join the Dance Club and enjoy A Little Country and A Little Rock ‘n’ Roll themed event with music by Joe’s Day Off. Casual attire – anything denim and plenty of bling. Admission is $15, BYOB. Make checks payable to Jeane Kushubar, place in an envelope marked “Dance Club” and drop off at the John Pott guardhouse. This event is open to all Ford’s Colony residents.

 

ARTIST & ARTISANS: APPLY SOON
The Artist & Artisans Expo will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the S&T Club. Applications will be accepted from October 14 through November 14, 2025 for experienced artists (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, multimedia, pen and ink) and artisans (glass blowing, hand-crafted furniture, pottery, fine weaving). To apply, email FCArtExpo@gmail.com. FAQ session will be held in Magnolia II, S&T Club on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

To reserve your spot, drop off an envelope with a check for $30, addressed and made payable to Phyllis Eastman, at the John Pott Guardhouse. Include your name, email, mailing address, and phone number.

For Questions Contact: Phyllis Eastman at Reastman2003@verizon.net or 757-810-5490

 

COLONY KIDS NEEDS SOME ADULTS
Colony Kids plans activities and events for children in the neighborhood. This includes Trunk or Treat, SpringFest, and the annual holiday party! Interested in helping out? The club is always looking for volunteers and new ideas! Contact the Activities & Social Committee chair at activities-chair@fchoa.net.

 

 

KIDS MEALS AT MURDOCH'S ARE FREE ON SATURDAYS!
Kids 12 and under eat free off the Kid's Menu with the purchase of an adult entree from 4 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays at Murdoch's. Children must be accompanied by an adult and dine-in. Enjoy a fun and delicious evening out.

 

 

The Ford’s Colony Country Club and Colony Kids will be co-hosting Trunk or Treat again this year. Please see the attachment for more information. If you would like to sign up to be a “Trunk,” click here. We will be collecting candy for this event starting October 24 through October 26. Drop off location is the S&T Club.

 

Events listed here are open to all Ford's Colony residents and property owners. For more information on future events, click here.
A calendar view of events scheduled for this month is available by viewing the "EVENTS IN FORDS COLONY" attachment to this message.

 

Sunday, November 2 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | S&T Club | Artists Helping Artists Show. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed to 2026.

 

Wednesday, November 12 | 6:30 p.m. | S&T Club | Budget Town Hall

 

Saturday, November 15 | 8 a.m. - noon | WISC | Ford's Colony Yard Sale

 

Friday, February 27, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m. | S&T Club | Artists & Artisans Tickets Only Reception

 

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | S&T Club | Artists & Artisans Expo

 

Click here to login to your Portal to access the YOUTH AT YOUR SERVICE listing of the many young people in Ford's Colony are offering services, at a fee, for those of us who need help with dog walking, tutoring, yard work, and more. The Youth - At Your Service listings is available anytime in the "G - YOUTH AT YOUR SERVICE and CLUB MEMBER LISTS" folder for you to view and print.

 

Click here to view the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Homeowners Association on the FCHOA web site.

 

Click here for a printable listing of contact information for local utilities, emergency medical facilities, FCHOA contacts, country club contacts and other emergency services near Ford's Colony. This list can also be found on fchoa.org under COMMUNITY INFO, AREA GUIDE, New Resident Docs.