WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY

 

 

New - TOWN HALL MEETING

If you are unable to attend the Town Hall in person a video link is available here.

 

 

EDINBURGH POND BETWEEN OAK HOLLOW AND SOUTH TURNBERRY has been lowered, valve is now closed and lining of pipes is underway.  The pond upstream (between Oak Hollow and Eastbury) from this pond will be lowered this week or next in anticipation of lining additional drainage pipes.  

 

NATURE TRAIL BOARDWALK replacement is well underway and pending weather the hope is to complete replacement next week.  An additional approximate 600’ of boardwalk is scheduled for replacement later this year.

 

New - 2ndQUARTER ASSESSMENTS DUE APRIL 30

The latest HOA quarterly dues statement includes a one time additional assessment of $50 to help cover the winter storm costs incurred this year. Thank you for your timely payment. 
 
Update - TOMORROW'S GFL PICKUP IS BULK
Please email rvawphoasupport@gflenv.com or call 804-843-9288 for the HOA Contract division of GFL. Additionally, you can 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 
        

The James City County Board of Supervisors will be here to share information and learn about our concerns. The Town Hall is the perfect time and place to hear more about the plans for the three new and/or revised developments, ask questions about the recent tax adjustments and provide input. Please join the Town Hall on April 23 to find out more about these issues and other challenges and opportunities facing our community. For those unable to attend, the meeting can be viewed by livestream as well as posted the next day on the fchoa.org website.

 

                                              

 

The Strategic Planning Committee wants your input. You have an opportunity to participate in a Café Workshop to share your ideas about the next Ford's Colony 5-Year Strategic Plan (2028-2032). The Café Workshops are designed to be collaborative, and conversational enabling us to gather resident insights on various aspects of Ford's Colony life. 

 

To join this small group discussion, click the specific date link below that works best for you:

    To attend the Monday, April 27th Café Session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., please sign up by April 24, by clicking here.
    The next Café Session will be Wednesday, May 6th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., please sign up by May 4, by clicking here.
 

New - THRIVING AT HOME OFFERS WEBINAR ON “AGING PREPARED” 

 

We are offering a Zoom workshop on “Aging Prepared.” You may participate in this workshop in the comfort of your own home if Zoom is available on your computer or you may join us in the S&T Club where we will have the Zoom set up on the large screen.  

 

To register to participate at home, click on this link.  

 

Registration is only required if you are planning to participate from home; no pre-registration is needed for those attending at the S&T Club. The workbook is available at fchoa.org under Lifestyle.
 
COMMUNITY

 

New - DEA NATIONAL TAKEBACK
Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Multiple Locations

 

The DEA National Takeback is a FREE service to the community. This is your opportunity to empty your medicine cabinet of all outdated or unused medications, sharps and needles. No questions asked. See the flyer below for a convenient location. 

 

Update - TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
Come out and support William & Mary Baseball! Your next chance runs Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10 when W&M plays Towson. Take part in some great events including our First Responders' Day on Saturday, May 9! Grab your reduced-price tickets to one or multiple games using this link: Fords Colony Community

 

READY TO TALK TURF?
The Turf Love program, a collaboration between Colonial SWCD and the JCC/W Master Gardener program, can help achieve your turf goals in an environmentally friendly way. Turf Love offers a personalized lawn management report with recommendations based on soil samples taken from your lawn. Apply today at Colonial SWCD.org/turf-love and check out the attached flier.

 

Update - 2026 ANNUAL MGA-OTMDC RESIDENTS CAMPAIGN - DID YOU KNOW...

In 2025, OTMDC cared for 153 obstetric patients, providing a total of 722 prenatal visits. Prenatal care is critical for the health of both mother and baby. Without adequate prenatal care, babies are 5x more likely to die and 3x more likely to be born with a low birth weight and have increased health care problems.

 

Your contributions are critical to continue these efforts.

 

 

The Smokehouse returns to Murdoch’s on Saturdays and Sundays beginning April 11. See the menu in the attachments.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Ford’s Colony Country Club
Sunday, May 10 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  The menu is in the attachments.

 

Williamsburg Junior Championship Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament

 

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.
             
Friday, May 1 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Westbury Park, Playdate at the Playground

 

Monday, June 1 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Westbury Park, Playdate at the Playground

 

Wednesday, June 3 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | S&T Club, Thriving at Home Seminar 

 

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.

Up-to-date information is available on fchoa.org and to view the current & past issues click on: Talk of the Colony.