WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY
FCHOA NEWS
New - FIGHT THE FLU!
Tuesday, October 27 | 9 a.m. to Noon | S&T Club
Note: You must bring your insurance or Medicare card along with id. COVID shots will also be available.
FCHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTES
The FCHOA Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting notes from the September 24, 2026 Regular Meeting are available (see attachment). A Helmet Resolution and Solicitation Policy were adopted and are attached. These notes are shared to inform FCHOA Members of items discussed, and action taken at those meetings prior to formal minutes being published on the Portal.
Update - TOMORROW'S GFL PICKUP IS BULKPlease 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
BOCCE BALL CLUB FALL SOCIAL
Monday, October 19 | Noon | Westbury Bocce Court
The fall social will be held at the Westbury Bocce Ball Court and Pavilion on Monday, October 19 at Noon. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided by the club. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. There will be a brief announcement of board items and friendly games will be played, tournament-style, to conclude the day.
Bring your friends and let them in on the fun that we have on the bocce court. If you have never seen or tried bocce, come out and meet the members and give it a try. It is a bowling game “played with precision that involves rolling balls to get the closest to a smaller target (pallino).” Membership includes access to club equipment and scheduling of court times.
New - GREEN TEAM: TEXTILES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Wednesday, October 21 | Program Starts at 7 p.m. | S&T Club
Please join the Green Team for a presentation on reducing textile waste and reusing clothing. A local business owner will discuss clothing diversion through exchange programs, charity partnerships, and school support, as well as responsible sorting and handling of unsuitable items.
This is a conversation for the entire community. Please join us! (Wine and snacks @ 6:30)
We are also seeking volunteers for our November 7 coat drive, held alongside our soft-plastic and sneaker collection (weather permitting).
Update - MODEL RAILROAD CANCELS OPEN HOUSE
The Model Railroad Club Open House, which had been scheduled for Sunday October 25, has unfortunately been cancelled. The club is intending to reschedule this popular Ford’s Colony event for the Spring of 2027.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Sunday, October 25 |3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Ford’s Colony Country Club
Anyone who is interested in signing up to host a trunk or to RSVP, can use the link
here.
New - SHARE THE SCARESend us photos of your home's exterior if you decorated for Halloween and photos of any trick-or-treaters that live with you (scary and nice). We would like to include them in next years' October issue of Talk of the Colony. Send photos to
photos@fchoa.net. See the last page of any
Talk of the Colony magazine for photo requirements.
THRIVING AT HOME OFFERS SEMINAR ON “STAYING SAFE IN YOUR HOME”
Wednesday, October 28 | 2 - 3:30 PM | S&T Club
The Thriving at Home Committee is proud to offer a free seminar on “Staying Safe in Your Home” at S&T on October 28th from 2-3:30 PM. Presenters will address topics such as avoiding computer and phone scams, fire safety, and emergency preparedness. Various community agencies will also be present to share information about their services. No pre-registration required. Join us to learn about how to keep you and your loved ones safe in your home.
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 1,600 pounds of food in October 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, November 3.
Thank you for your consideration.
New - DANCE CLUB KICK UP YOUR HEELS
Tuesday, November 10 | 6:30 p.m. | S&T Club
Dance Club is hosting Joe’s Day Off Band. All FC residents and guests are invited. The cost is $10 and it is BYOB. Separate space is available for non-line as well as line dancers.
“COLONY ROOM” OPEN TO FORD'S COLONY RESIDENTS
On Thursday and Friday evenings for dinner “The Colony Room” is open to all Ford’s Colony residents. Bar Bites menu is available for lighter meals. Please call the Dining Reservation line at 757-258-4107 or email
andrew.borja@fordscolonycc.com.
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 FORD'S COLONY" attachment to this message.
PORCH Collection | Tuesday, November 3
Meet the Candidates | Wednesday, November 4 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Soft Plastics & Sneaker Collection | Saturday, November 7 | 9 - 10 a.m.
Meet the Candidates | Sunday, November 8 | 3 to 5 p.m.
Dance Club Event | Tuesday, November 10 | 6:30 p.m.
Swingin’ Into the Season with the Ford’s Colony Dance Band |November 14 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | S&T Club
Turkey Trot | Thursday, November 26
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.
REFERENCE
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.
