WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY

 

 

New - FREE MOSQUITO DUNKS

James City County (JCC) is giving away one package of two mosquito dunks per household. These dunks kill mosquito larvae for 30+ days and are a safe, effective way to reduce mosquito populations.

Mosquito dunks can be used in drainage ditches, rain barrels, rain gardens and any other spots on your property that hold standing water.

 

New - CROSSWALK SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY

 

-Drivers shall stop/yield for pedestrians in marked crosswalks
-Pedestrians are encouraged to ensure it is safe before crossing the street
-Pay attention to traffic
-Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible
-At cross streets, crosswalks or intersections, look for cars in all directions. (Your mother was right. You should always look both ways before crossing the street!)
-Remember that motorists might not see you
-Wear bright clothes

 

For more information see Virginia Code 46.2-924

 

Follow these simple rules, common sense and courtesy to avoid injuries and accidents and to stay safe!

 

New - MONTHLY BLOOD DRIVE 
Friday, May 22 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | S&T Club

This May, the American Red Cross wants people to celebrate more life and give blood. Kick off summer the right way and help patients in need.

 

Show off your donor pride at the pool, lake or beach this summer with an oversized Red Cross beach towel! Score one when you come to give blood May 18-31, while supplies last.

 

Red blood cells are the most-needed blood component for trauma patients, helping replace blood volume lost to hemorrhaging. Please give blood during Trauma Awareness Month in May to support trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions. Don’t wait, schedule your donation appointment today.

 

For this drive where Power Red is collected, eligible donors with types O, B negative or A negative blood are encouraged to make a Power Red donation. You can provide twice the lifesaving power with each Power Red donation. During this type of donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and the plasma and platelets are returned to the donor.

 

If you are able to give, please visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to set up and appointment.

 

New - MEMORIAL WEEKEND POOL OPENING SCHEDULE
Friday, May 22 – S&T and Westbury Pools will open from 3 to 8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday and Monday, both pools will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:45 to 8 a.m.

 

Westbury Pool Hours - Weekends only through June 14 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., starting June 15 through June 30 - Pool Hours are Noon to 8 p.m.

(Weather permitting on all schedules)

 

EDINBURGH POND BETWEEN OAK HOLLOW AND EASTBURY
Final pipes in these ponds are scheduled to be lined this week. Valves on both ponds are closed.

 

NATURE TRAIL BOARDWALK replacement is  expected to be completed this week. Nature Trail Closed signs will be removed as soon as construction is completed. An additional approximate 600 feet of boardwalk is scheduled for replacement later this year in the fall or winter.
 
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.

 

 

You can invite owls to nest in your yard and neighborhood by making a home for them. Join WINGS to construct your very own owl nesting box to take home.

 

Ready-cut wood materials, all the necessary tools, and experienced woodworkers will guide participants through creating either a small nesting box for Screech Owls or a larger nesting box for Barred Owls. Each finished product will cost $40 in cash, credit card payment, or check made payable to the Newport News - Denbigh Lions Club. There will also be mounting materials available for purchase and lots of information about how to attract owls to your yard and where to mount your nesting box.

 

New - PORCH MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE

Have you registered yet to be a PORCH donor?  Join us in making a difference for the hungry in our Williamsburg community by registering to be a donor.  We collected over 1727 pounds of food in May that was donated to Williamsburg House of Mercy.  If interested in registering or need more information, please email Marie Phillips at mariephillips88@gmail.com with your name and address.  Our next food collection date is Tuesday, June 2.  Thank you for your consideration.

 

Update - THRIVE AT HOME
Wednesday, June 3 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | S&T Club

The Thriving at Home Committee is proud to offer a free seminar on “Healthy Aging Through the Years” at S&T on June 3rd from 2-3:30 PM.  Presenters will address topics such as navigating the health care system and sharing tips and resources for healthy aging.  Various community agencies will also be present to share information about their services.  No pre-registration required.  Join us to learn about how to make these the best years of your life!

 

Click fchoa.org for more information at Thriving at Home Resources.

 

 

Hosted by Colony Kids and the FC Green Team. Refreshments provided. Park at the Westbury Parking lot. 

See attached flyer for more information.

 

DANCE CLUB OFFERS BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS
A new beginner line dance class is starting on the second and fourth Monday nights in the CSB Exercise Studio from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Line dancing is not only fun - it offers low impact exercise that improves balance, coordination, cardio, muscle strength, and cognitive function.

 

Contact Dance Club at danceclub@gracewalk.net for more information.

 

 

Thinking of joining the Club?  See the attachment below.

 

Meet your Neighbors at Happy Hour in the Colony Room Bar on Thursdays and Fridays in May, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. See the Bar Bites Menu in the attachments.

Friday, May 22 | 1:30 p.m. | Williamsburg Junior Championship Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament

 

See the attached flyer.

 

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

Tuesday, June 2 | Starting at 9:00 a.m. | PORCH Donation Collection

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

Sunday, June 14 | 1 - 4:00 p.m. | Chisel Run Pond, Funfest

 

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.