VOLUNTEER BLOCK CAPTAINS NEEDED
The FCHOA is seeking "Block Captains" to assist neighbors with completing their ballots concerning the declaration amendment vote that started in November. The vote on these items has been extended by the Board of Directors in order to allow enough participation to determine if the community desires the changes to the declaration. Volunteers wanting to be "Block Captains" can attend an information session on Monday, January 26 at 4 p.m. in the S&T Club. If you would like to participate but cannot attend, please email admin@fchoa.net.

 

1st QUARTER 2026 HOA ASSESSMENTS
The first quarter invoices are due on January 31. The new amount is $682 (comprised of $613 plus $69 for trash & recycling). Please update banking Bill Pay service amounts.  If you need any assistance, please contact admin@fchoa.net or call 757-258-4230. Account details can be viewed in the Resident Portal by clicking on View Account Detail which is the gray oval that is under the green Pay Now oval.  Then on the next screen there is Print Ledger icon with a little printer that appears to the far right of the screen. You don’t need a printer attached to your device as a pdf will open on your screen that shows the details of the account charges when you click the Print Ledger icon.  

 

SECURITY HOUSE CHECKS 2026
New House Security Check procedures are outlined in Chief Rubino's January Talk of the Colony Article. Starting February 1, there will be a $10 charge for each House Check visit by Ford’s Colony Security. 

 

When you submit a House Check Request, you will indicate what date or dates you want a House Check visit performed. Security will do the house check(s) on the requested date(s) barring weather or emergency interruptions.

 

Each visit will include a security staff member walking around the exterior of your house and checking that the exterior doors are closed and locked. They will take a picture of your house to verify the visit. Subsequent drive-by checks will no longer occur.

 

You will receive an email stating that the visit is completed and that email will include the photo. The $10 fee will then be charged to your property’s HOA account. You can pay that fee at any time or it will be included in your quarterly assessment invoice. Late charges will only be applied if not paid by the assessment due date.

 

If there are any problems encountered during the visit, you will be contacted by phone. This change was approved by the Board of Directors in 2025. See Chief Rubino’s article on page 10 of the January Talk of the Colony for more information.
 
Update - TOMORROW'S GFL PICKUP IS RECYCLING
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 

 

 

The Ford’s Colony Activities & Social Committee is collecting both handmade and store-bought Valentine cards from January 5 to 31. Please place your cards in the basket located in the foyer of the S&T Club. Cards will be distributed to residents of local senior living facilities and can be signed as “Your Williamsburg Neighbor”.

 

Help us bring smiles and joy to our neighbors and make this year a special one for our local seniors.

 

New - FREE ZUMBA DANCE PARTY!
January 21 | 10:30 a.m. to Noon | S&T Club

 

If you have always wanted to try Zumba or have participated in the past and want to get back into it, now is your chance. We have so much fun burning calories and getting fit! Please join us for great music, great vibes, great moves, and lots of smiles!

 

Contact Dawn Ridgway for more information, carsridgway@msn.com

 

New - FORD'S COLONY GREEN TEAM
January 21| 6:30 p.m. | S&T Club 

 

Recreating and Reconnecting Habitat with Native Plants by Maddie Bright, Executive Director of Earth Sangha.  

 

A Zoom link is available here for those who cannot attend the meeting in person. 

 

Ever wonder what happens to our recyclables? Have questions about what can be recycled? The Green Team is hosting a session with Seth Stephens, GFL General Manager, and Josh Morris, GFL Facility Manager, who will present on what and how GFL (Green for Life) manages our recyclables. Please join us to learn more about the process and have your recycling questions answered. See the attached flyer for more information.

 

 

New - WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE – MEN’S BASKETBALL

Come out and support William & Mary Tribe men's basketball compete against Campbell for our Gold Rush game on Saturday, January 31 at 12:00 p.m. It is the perfect opportunity to come together, cheer on our team, and enjoy a fun day with fellow community members. Make sure to wear your best gold W&M gear! Grab your reduced-price tickets using this link: Ford's Colony Community.

 

PORCH - HELPING FEED OUR NEEDY IN WILLIAMSBURG
PORCH is a non-profit, grassroots organization mobilizing donors and volunteers to create sustainable hunger relief programs in their local areas.

 

Become a food donor and/or volunteer and leave a bag of non-perishable food on your front porch or pick up food from your neighbors’ porches on the first Tuesday of every month beginning on February 3, 2026.  To register, contact one of your neighborhood coordinators (Food Donors contact Marie Phillips at mariephillips88@gmail.com or 609-206-2343; Volunteers for Food Pickups contact Suzanne Hayden at Suzannehayden109@gmail.com or 804-852-9131. You may also register by clicking on the link Register as a Donor/Volunteer. Together we can make a difference!
  
FORD’S COLONY COUNTRY CLUB EVENTS
fordscolonycc.com

 

THE 4 TEES PROGRAM IS OPEN FOR 2026 REGISTRATION
This program is women helping women play golf at Ford’s Colony. Contact Daphne Kinkel, daphne.kinkel@gmail.com for more information.

 

 

Tell your Neighbors and Friends! For a limited time only, the Colony Room is welcoming all community residents - no membership required - every Friday in January. Reservations are required by calling 757-258-4107. See the attached flyer for more information.

 

COLONY ROOM UPDATED MENU
The Colony Room has officially unveiled a new dinner menu, featuring seasonal ingredients and perfect for those evenings worth lingering over.

 

Expect elevated starters, prime cuts, standout seafood, and classic techniques executed at a higher level. From ribeye steak frites and braised short ribs to seared scallops, duck, and Maryland crab cake Oscar, this menu delivers across the board. See the attached for more information.

 

 

“How Wine is Actually Made” an information session and comparative tasting of six wines. Presented by Matt Earnhardt of Winebow. Served with cheese pairing. $35++ Wine Club Members $50++ Non-Wine Club Members.

 

Save the dates for future Wine Club events: 

February 26 wine tasting 

March 26 wine tasting 

April 22 wine dinner

May 20 wine tasting 

June 24 wine tasting

 

Join us for Live Music Fridays in January. See specific dates for the musical acts.

              
1/23 Nick Weber

 

1/30 Jocelyn 

 

Call 757-258-4107 for reservations and 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.

 

Wednesday, February 25 | 4:30 p.m. | S&T Club | GFL Recycling Presentation

 

Friday, February 27 | 6 - 8 p.m. | S&T Club | Artists & Artisans Tickets Only Reception

 

Saturday, February 28 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | S&T Club | Artists & Artisans Expo

 

Wednesday, March 11 | 3 p.m. | S&T Club | ACE Initiative Kick-off Meeting

 

Saturday, March 14 | 8 a.m. - Noon | Williamsburg Indoor Sports Center (WISC) | Ford's Colony Yard Sale

 

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.