News
What's Happening in Ford's Colony 2024-28
Posted on Jul 8, 2024

 
YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED
Deadline July 25
 
The voting for proposed changes to the Ford’s Colony Homeowner Association Bylaws is now open and will run through noon on July 25 and will be finalized at the Special Member Meeting held prior to the Board Meeting on July 25. Each household has one vote. Read the article by Board Vice-President, JoAnn Gora, for more information on the proposed changes on page 3 of the July Talk of the Colony. Click here to access the proposed bylaws changes (noted in red).
 
To vote:
Login to your Community Link Resident Portal
Click on “Elections” on the left, blue block
Click on the [Vote Now] button in the “Vote Status” column
Click on the appropriate button to select your choice for each item
When you have made your selection on all items, click on the [Confirm Vote] button to finalize your vote.
Use the [Next], [Prev], and [Last] buttons to move back and forth through the election items. When finished, you will see “Congratulations! Your vote has been accepted.” If you wish to print for your records: Hold down the [Ctrl] key on your keyboard, then hit the [P] key.
 
Click on the “Home” icon on the left, blue block to exit the vote. You will receive an email confirming your household’s vote.
 
Click here to see a short video on how to use the Election feature of the Community Link Portal.
 
Thank you for voting!
 
SPEAKING OF THE PORTAL
 
Homeowners are registering every day.  If you haven’t signed up yet, contact community services at admin@fchoa.net to request another invitation to register.
 
All registered property owners are now in the Member Directory and a .pdf version of the last directory posted on fchoa.org has been added to the Documents section.
 
How-to information about the Portal is on the FAQs page of fchoa.org and is being updated with Q&As about the Community Link Portal as we move forward. And there are short videos available on the Home page of fchoa.org, under "Announcements", to guide you through your registration process and initial login and how to use the Election feature.
 
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Community Services at 757-258-4230.
 
HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR
EMAIL ADDRESS?
 
Coming off a Cox email account?  Or have had a change to your email address? Please send an email to admin@fchoa.net to update your information with FCHOA.
 
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS –
TWO MORE SESSIONS
 
Lessons are Monday through Thursday and sessions run typically
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. dependent on number of attendees participating.
 
SESSION 2: July 8 through July 18
 
SESSION 3: July 29 through August 8
 
Cost for lessons: $65 per session. Checks or cash due at sign–up. Contact Betsy Terry by email at betsyterry@cox.net or call 757-345-2486.
 
POOL HOURS - WESTBURY PARK
 
Reminder: Killer Whales swim team continues swim practices Monday through Fridays now until July 26. 
 
Westbury Pool opens at Noon for general/free swim Monday through Friday and weekends at 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
 
Lap/Exercise Swim at Westbury Pool – Now through July 26 | Monday through Friday 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.
July 26 through August 23 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
 
Masters Club Swim at Westbury Pool – Now through August 31 | 8 to 9:30 a.m.
 
POOL HOURS - S&T CLUB
 
Monday through Friday | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
Weekends | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 
Water Aerobics – Now through August 30 | 8 to 9 a.m.
 
As a reminder at both pools there are open lanes for anyone wanting to lap swim during the regular pool hours.
 
LOVE LETTERS
 
Laura Hufton and Stacy Tucker bring LOVE to Ford’s Colony from July 12 to July 14 in celebration of their wedding on July 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the Ford's Colony Belvedere (the roundabout at Ford's Colony Country Club entrance).

Please join them in celebrating their LOVE by taking photos with the LOVE sign and sharing them on the Ford’s Colony Living Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FordsColonyLiving/ and Stroll Ford’s Colony Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/StrollFordsColony.

Laura and Stacy would be honored if you would tag your photos on social media using #LOVE437.
 
RECYCLING SERVICE ALERT FROM
JAMES CITY COUNTY
 
The current $7/month recycling charge is increasing to $10.50/month. The quarterly bill you receive in August will reflect this increase. The County administrative and contract costs for curbside recycling have increased. If you use autopay/billpay, the County asks that you please verify that your payment method reflects the price change. To learn more visit jamescitycountyva.gov/4088/Recycling-Rates-Are-Changing
 
FORD'S COLONY COUNTRY CLUB EVENTS
 
SAVE THE DATES
 
All events listed here are open to all Ford’s Colony HOA members. For future events and complete event information click here.
 
July 14 | 2nd Sunday, Main Stage | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Marsh
Hawk Band
 
July 14 | Pickleball Courts | 5:30 p.m. | Kids Pickleball Clinic
 
July 15 | Westbury Park | 6 p.m. | Killer Whales Swim Meet

July 22 | Westbury Park | 6 p.m. | Killer Whales Swim Meet
 
September 8 | Duke of Gloucester St. | Colony Auto Enthusiasts Car Show
 
HOW DO I...
 
Click here to view the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the FCHOA web site. Includes answers to questions about the new Community Link Resident Portal.
 
Click here for 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.
 
Click here for updated information on classified ad submittal
 
Up-to-date information on club activities and upcoming events is available on the website and in the current issue of Talk of the Colony.