WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY

 

 

 

Join host Drew Mulhare, FCHOA General Manager, for the quarterly open forum opportunity to talk with the MA and Board about what's on your mind. You can walk in at any time during the scheduled time. RSVP’s are not needed.

 

A key objective for the Board in 2026 is to build stronger, mutually rewarding relationships with strategic partners such as the Ford’s Colony Country Club, the Marriot Manor Club, and the James City County government. Read the attached letter to learn about the community wide goal for strengthening strategic relationships and HOA Board actions.

 

Learn how to navigate the programs and mobile apps and get your questions answered. 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. 

New - EXCITING CHANGES TO THE PORTAL
The Community Link Resident Portal will soon receive a new look! See the attached preview to prepare for a new logo and feel to make their way to the portal.

 

If you are looking for a shady path to walk this summer, check out the Ford’s Colony Nature Trail. The Nature Trail has completely reopened. RPM staff replaced about approximately 625’ of boardwalk was replaced, and the new boardwalk looks beautiful.  

 

LEISURE TRAIL REPAIRS
Staff began removing sections of asphalt that are damaged by roots on the leisure trail last week and will continue over the next couple of months. A contractor will follow behind staff to fill these sections in with asphalt typically 2-3 days after removal, but weather and asphalt availability could prolong this process. While this project is underway, cones will section off the portions of the asphalt that were removed. Please use caution while this work takes place and be prepared to go off the path in these areas.
 
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.

 

 

 

Have any kids aged 10 through 17 who are interested in learning the basics of the game of Pickleball and are new to the game? They are invited by the Pickleball 

Club to attend a free clinic facilitated by experienced coach, Ran Bland. Space is limited so please register here. There will be another session on July 18.

 

New -  FAMILY FRIENDLY HANDS-ON CPR/AED TRAINING

 

This class is free and is designed for families. If you would like to sign up, please click here to register.

 

New -  GET SUMMER READY! GIVE BLOOD

The American Red Cross is shining light on the need for blood donors. Your donation can brighten a patient’s day. Schedule your blood, platelet or AB Elite plasma donation today. Donors get a $15 e-gift card to choice of merchant* PLUS automatic entry for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards when you come to give blood June 1–28!

 

 

* Please note that we will not hold a collection on July 4th due to the Ford’s Colony Parade.

 

As long as it is not raining, we will collect sneakers, in any condition, tied together, for refurbishing and recycling. We also collect SOFT plastic including grocery, mulch, produce, and Ziploc bags. We cannot accept bottles, clamshells, foam, or plastic that does not stretch (i.e. candy wrappers, dog food bags, and dollar store plastic tablecloths). Click here for more information on acceptable materials or contact fcsoftplastic@gmail.com. Reduce, Reuse Recycle!

 

 

Come out for the first Pool and Tunes of the summer. Music by Back Porch Swing and a Food Truck on site.

 

New -  COLONY KIDS AND ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE JULY 4TH PARADE AT WESTBURY PARK

 

Kids and parents dress up your bikes, wagons or pets and walk along Westbury Hills. Special ceremony and 250th memento for the first 250 attendees. Yummy Dominion Dogs food vendor from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Come out and celebrate with your neighbors!

 

New -  CARING NEIGHBORS NEEDS DRIVERS
Transportation Services is a free transportation service provided by Fords Colony resident volunteer drivers for Fords Colony residents who cannot drive themselves to and from medical or other appointments in the Williamsburg area.  

 

If you are interested in becoming one of our volunteer drivers, please contact the coordinator at transportation.fchoa@gmail.com to sign up. How the program works - when a request for a ride is received an email is sent to all volunteer drivers with all specifics of the requested ride (appointment address, time and length of time, etc.). If a driver is able to assist, they email the coordinator and confirm their availability. The coordinator sends the final confirmation to the driver. The driver contacts the ride requester to set up the ride.  It’s that simple and a great way to meet your neighbors! 

 
COMMUNITY

VADEED ALERT
The office of the Clerk of Circuit Court for Williamsburg-James City County is encouraging property owners to enroll in VADeed Alert, a free voluntary notification service designed by the Office of the Executive Secretary to help Virginians protect their property from deed fraud. Property owners can register and begin receiving notifications. For questions about this or local land records, residents may contact the Clerk's office at (757) 564-2349 or wjcclandrecords@vacourts.gov.

 

See the attached for important 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.       

 

Saturday, July 4 | 9:30 a.m. | Westbury Park, America's 250th Celebration

 

Sunday, July 19 | 5 - 7:00 p.m. | S&T Pool, Pool & Tunes

 

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.