WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY

 

FCHOA NEWS
 
New - THE FCHOA BOARD WANTS TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK
As indicated in Ken Spencer’s September 3rd email, Ford’s Colony Homeowners Association Board of Directors requests your input to the Annual Residents Satisfaction Survey. Your input is both needed and valued. Thanks for responding and enabling us to make
our community even better.  

 

Please note that survey invitations have been sent to all for whom email addresses are available. All people receiving an invitation, even multiple adult residents from the same household, are encouraged to respond. Individual responses will be confidential!

 

Thank you,
FCHOA Board of Directors

 

Note:  Please send questions or comments to: Boardsurvey@fchoa.net

 

ELECTION TIME IS UPON US
Did you know that the candidates in an upcoming election are permitted in Ford’s Colony as long as certain requirements are followed? Please see the attachment of the Solicitation and Election Policy below for more details. Anyone who is concerned that there are activities inconsistent with this policy should contact Security at 757-258-4080 so that the issue can be addressed. Please remember our community's commitment to civil behavior year round.

 

CONTROLLING INVASIVE JAPANESE STILT GRASS
Now is the time to check your yard and remove the very invasive Japanese Stilt Grass. For small patches, hand-pulling and disposing of the plants is the most effective method of control. Larger patches may require scalping the plant by weed whacking the grass down to the roots to ensure all seeds are eliminated. Every effort to help minimize the growth of this grass will help make sure our native plants have space to thrive. The Blue Ridge Partnership Factsheet provides more information on identifying the grass, understanding its effect on the environment, and controlling its spread.

 

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 are welcome to join us for an evening of Bunco, the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the S&T Club. This month we will be playing on September 7. Bring $1 for the ‘kitty’, no need to sign up. We dine out the third Thursday of the month. Join us at Taco Mexicali at 5:30 p.m. on September 17. If you are interested in joining us. We would love to have you. Please contact Barbara Post at brimat@pacbell.net

 

FORD'S COLONY SOFTBALL CLUB
The Ford’s Colony Softball Club resumes the 17th season of pickup games on Saturday, September 12.  Come on out to Big Al Field in Westbury Park to have some fun and maybe relive those glory days! All ages and skill levels invited. Warm-ups start at 9:15 a.m. with teams chosen for a pickup game at 10 a.m. Contact Ed Schneider at softballfordscolony@gmail.com with any questions or to be added to the weekly mailing list. 

 

Please see the attachment for more information.

 

 

Do you love cars? Come to the 18th Annual Williamsburg Car Show, presented by the Ford’s Colony Auto Enthusiasts. For more information see the attached flyer. Don’t miss this fun-filled day for all ages!

 

 

Please join the Green Coordinator and Green Team for the 2026 Green Roundtable. This Café style, informal, interactive discussion is intended to engage and listen to everyone. The theme is understanding our Carbon Footprint and identifying actions both the HOA and residents can take to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. 
 

 

 

This is a 2-year Heart Saver certification class. The cost is $20 per person. Checks are payable to James City County and need to be given to the instructor on the day of the class. Please click the link to reserve your space. Only 10 slots available. RSVP by 9/11. CPR/AED HeartSaver Certification Training

 

New - HEART SAVER: HANDS ON CPR/AED TRAINING

 

This is a free class on training to perform CPR and instructions on how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Please click the link to reserve your space. RSVP by 9/25. Heart Saver Hands on CPR/AED Training

 

 
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. 

 

Craft Club Faire | Saturday, October 3 | 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | S&T Club

 

Soft Plastics & Sneaker Collection | Saturday, October 3 | 9 - 10 a.m. | Westbury Park

 

PORCH Collection | Tuesday, October 6 

 

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.

 

 

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.