Ford’s Colony is now hiring for the summer season at the pools. A Lifeguard certification is required and you must be at least 15 years of age. If you are 15 a work permit is required. We can help with certification and work permit. 

 

If interested, contact Theresa Motes at 757-258-4270 or tmotes@fchoa.net, positions fill up quickly.

 

Attend an instructional session to learn how to use the FCHOA Portal and TEKWave applications. We will demonstrate how to navigate the programs and mobile apps, answer questions, and provide assistance with any issues, feel free to bring your phone, laptop or tablet and your username and password if you would like to be on your device during the presentation. Please arrive about 15 minutes early to get your device set up.

Reservations are not required, but to help us set up enough tables, please send an email to questions@fchoa.net if you plan to attend.

 

HUMANE CANADA GOOSE POPULATION CONTROL
The Ford’s Colony Country Club (FCCC) is working with the Virginia Department of Wildlife (DWR) on alternate mitigation methods to move geese from our ponds. Because the FCHOA is responsible for a portion of the ponds, our staff and volunteers will participate. See the attached flyer for specific details. This initiative will occur in February and March.

 

Ford’s Colony 5th Annual Community Egg (ACE) Initiative begins March 11. Population control of the prolific Canada goose is not an IF but a HOW. FCHOA and FCCC support this humane, non-lethal means for goose population management. Become a steward of a healthy goose presence. See January Talk of the Colony page 12 or contact joanne.zysk.bell@gmail.com.
 
Update - TOMORROW'S GFL PICKUP IS BULK
Click on the "TRASH and RECYCLING" link in the REFERENCE section at the end of every What's Happening In Ford's Colony email to find all of the information regarding the trash and recycling services.

 

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES NEWS 
             
FORD'S COLONY YARD SALE
Saturday, March 14 | 8 a.m. to Noon | Williamsburg Indoor Sports Center (WISC)

 

There is still space for vendors to sign up. To reserve a spot, put a non-refundable check for $30 made payable to Phyllis Eastman in an envelope including name, email, mailing address, and phone number and drop it off at the John Pott Guardhouse. Those now signing up will need to bring their own tables. Chairs are provided. On the day of the yard sale, vendor set up is 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Vendors will receive a handout with table location.

 

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

 

 

The Pickleball Club and our resident coach and member, Lisa Hilker, will be offering a free Intro to Pickleball Clinic on March 15 from 2-3 pm at the Swim & Tennis Club. Paddles and balls will be available for your use. Please note this clinic is only for individuals new to the sport. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Lisa Hilker at Pickleballbycoachlisa@gmail.com to register.

 

New - GREEN TEAM MARCH MEETING
Wednesday, March 18 | 7 p.m. | S&T Club

 

Join the Green Team for a presentation on “Is A Rain Barrel Right For You?” by Justin Doyle of the James River Association. Rain barrels can benefit homeowners by minimizing runoff and lowering water bills. They also protect the quality of local streams, by reducing stormwater pollution leaving the property. Come join us and get answers to all your rain barrel questions!

 

New - GFL THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who came to the GFL Recyclables presentation. Seth Stephens, GFL General Manager, was excited to see everyone and enjoyed the engagement. In follow up to the many requests, an updated Recyclables list is available at fchoa.org on the GFL tab.
 
COMMUNITY

 

James City County has partnered with CivicPlus®, a public sector SaaS leader, to develop an app which allows county residents and visitors to report quality-of-life issues and request government services.

 

The James City County Fix It application enables residents to report issues on the go, track progress and receive real-time updates from relevant local government departments. The software also notifies residents if they begin to submit a request already in the system so they can follow the existing request instead.

 

The mobile app, James City County Fix It, is available for download on any iOS or Android device. Residents can also access the system from their desktop via the County’s website.

 

Questions? Contact Tina Colonna, Web Manager, at tina.colonna@jamescitycountyva.gov  or 757-253-6661. 

 

 

MEET THE WEEKEND CADDY SHACKERS where golfers enjoy casual play in a relaxed and fun playing environment from April - October. Open to all levels of FCCC membership, as well as guests. Contact Denise Nugent, denisehollisnugent@gmail.com for more information.

 

SAVE THE DATES
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.

 

Tuesday, March 10 | 6:30 p.m. | S&T Club | Dance Club, Dance Party for Ford's Colony Residents

 

Wednesday, March 11 | 3 p.m. | S&T Club | ACE Initiative Kick-off Meeting

 

FCHOA MEETINGS
In-person Board of Directors and Standing Committee meetings are open to all HOA members and also available virtually. To obtain the virtual call-in number, contact Community Services at communityservices@fchoa.net, or call 757-258-4230.

 

The calendar of meeting dates and times is available on page 2 of every Talk of the Colony magazine or click on fchoa.org to view the meetings list on the Home page of the website.

 

 

TRASH and RECYCLING services information.

 

YOUTH AT YOUR SERVICE login to your Portal to access the listing of young people offering services, at a fee (dog walking, tutoring, yard work, and more). Available to print anytime in the "G - YOUTH AT YOUR SERVICE and CLUB MEMBER LISTS" folder.

 

FAQs frequently asked questions about the Ford's Colony Homeowners Association.

 

COMMUNITY CONTACTS 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.

 

PORTAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED? Click to contact Community Services or “Log into Portal”.

 

 

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