APRIL 2018

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE FORD’S COLONY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Branching Out in The Colony Partnering to Achieve Our Goals… p. 3 Get the Inside Scoop on RFIDs… p. 5 Living History Grows Here… p. 11 TALK OF THE COLONY

FCHOA MANAGEMENT & SERVICES CONTACTS

ADMINISTRATION ...... 757-258-4230 fax: 757-258-4065 SAVE THE DATE [email protected] General Manager ...... Drew Mulhare Assistant General Manager ...... Sally Walls Administrative Assistant ...... Amanda Buckley SUMMER AT THE BELVEDERE Administrative Assistant ...... Karyn Menke ARC Manager ...... Lynn Combs ARC Administrative Assistant ...... Kallissa Peavey A Colony-Wide Picnic & Concert Bookkeeping Administration ...... Lynne Graves Sunday, June 10 | 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Owner Services Coordinator ...... Audrey Miller Project Maintenance Manager ...... Ryan Lee RECREATION ...... 757-258-4270 Activities & Recreation Manager ...... Jenny Holland Communications Coordinator SECURITY ...... 757-258-4080 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING CALENDAR Chief of Security ...... Deb Brown 757-258-4230 Work Session April 24 9:30 a.m. CSB-B BOARD OF DIRECTORS ...... [email protected] Regular Meeting April 26 2:00 p.m. S&T Club President ...... Pete Peterik [email protected] BOD Agenda and Minutes are available at fchoa.org Vice President ...... Bob Moeller [email protected] Treasurer ...... Bill Brenner COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR [email protected] Secretary ...... Carmen Hegge-Kleiser Activities April 6 9:00 a.m. S&T [email protected] Director-at-Large ...... Sally Frazer Communications April 4 9:00 a.m. CSB-B [email protected] Facilities April 19 10:00 a.m. CSB-A Director-at-Large ...... Steve Riddle [email protected] Finance April 23 3:00 p.m. CSB-B Director-at-Large ...... George Spalthoff Roads & Project Maintenance April 18 3:00 p.m. CSB-B [email protected] Landscape Design Subcommittee April 9 1:30 p.m. CSB-B STANDING COMMITTEES Activities ...... Jack Wagner Security April 10 3:00 p.m. CSB-B [email protected] Architectural Review ...... Rick Boye Strategic Planning April 2 3:00 p.m. CSB-B [email protected] Technology April 5 4:30 p.m. S&T Communications ...... Terry Weisz [email protected] Volunteer Management April 11 1:30 p.m. CSB-A Covenants ...... Tommy Michaels The Nominating Committee and Covenants Committee do not hold regularly scheduled monthly [email protected] Facilities ...... Bruce Landefeld meetings. The committee meeting schedule can be verifi ed at fchoa.org. [email protected] Finance ...... Rob Bongiovi Note: S&T Club = Swim and Tennis Club; CSB = Community Services Building (Rooms A or B) [email protected] Nominating ...... Dale Calender [email protected] ARC (Architectural Review Committee) Report for March 2018 Roads and Project Maintenance . . . . . Clay McEldowney [email protected] Security ...... Ken Ruszkowski Completed: Homesite 22/Section 13E – 113 Bay Hill [email protected] Single Family 2487 Walter and Carmen Willhoite Strategic Planning ...... Rick Beers Wayne Harbin Builders, Inc. [email protected] Townhomes 80 Technology ...... Tom Slotwinski Eaglescliffe Condos 24 [email protected] ARC Submission Total: 2591 Volunteer Management ...... Dennis Branden All construction, including additions and modifi cations to [email protected] existing structures, must be approved by the Architectural Under Construction: 53 Review Committee. Submission forms and guidelines are Applications YTD: 8 available at the Community Services Offi ce, as well as on The Talk of the Colony is the offi cial monthly magazine the fchoa.org website. Property owners may view any published by the Ford’s Colony at Williamsburg Homeowners house or site plan on fi le with the ARC at the Community Association. © 2018 TOC. Any commercial use of material Homesite 14/Section 8-A – 100 Ansley in this magazine, in part or in whole, without the expressed Clarence Lyons, Jr. and Diana Frazee-Lyons Services Offi ce. The agenda for new construction and fchoa.org written consent of the FCHOA is strictly prohibited. All names, Wayne Harbin Builder confi rmation of meetings will be posted on the emails, and phone numbers in this magazine are provided by website (under Association, ARC tabs). The ARC meets on the contributors and may be used in any communication of the Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. in the CSB on an as-needed basis. FCHOA. Homesite 131/Section 31 – 216 Royal Dublin When You Sell Your House. A Virginia-mandated HOA Submit articles and any accompanying photos (with caption home compliance report must be provided to the and photo credit) to Jenny Holland at [email protected]. James and Mary Allegretto buyer. Refer to the ARC webpage for more information. Submissions to the Activities section are due the 10th of the East Lake Builders, LLC month preceding publication; all other material is due by the 5th. Copy is subject to approval, editing, and use by the Communications Committee. Articles and advertisements printed herein do not imply any Cover Photo by Mike Jaskowiak endorsement by the Homeowners Association or Realtec Community Services. PHOTO AND AD REQUIREMENTS RESIDENT CONCERNS Resolution File formats To reserve ad space, contact Any resident with a community maintenance concern should Type and line art—600 dpi at 100% printed size PDF or JPEG Communications Coordinator go to fchoa.org and click on Report Maintenance Issue or call Photos—300 pixels per inch at 100% printed size (maximum quality) Jenny Holland at 757-258-4270 RCS at 757-258-4230. Your message will be logged in and the concern will be tracked to its resolution. NOTE: Send emailed images as attachments to [email protected] or [email protected]. fchoa.org | fordscolonywmbg.com Printed on recycled paper

2 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg /fordscolonyliving FROM THE BOARD Advancing Our Framework For Success

PETE PETERIK, President

s your new President, I am pleased COMMUNITYWIDE AND • Foster positive relationships with Ato represent you. Hopefully I BOARD GOALS major realtors and the Williamsburg can follow a great succession of past Utilizing the recently accepted 2018- Area Association of REALTORS®. community leaders and volunteers who 2023 Strategic Plan, your board has • Meet with county offi cials, advocate have made Ford’s Colony a very special developed seven communitywide and HOA interests and monitor relevant place to live, enjoy and thrive. Board of Director Goals for 2018: JCC activities and pending legisla- Our board actions and strategic 1. Maintain effective budget and tion. outlook should always be a product of fi nancial management in achieving what our residents want and desire for • Advocate the best interest of our the 2018 budget. our community. Historically, our resi- residents as to educational quality dents have expressed high satisfaction 2. Protect the best interests of the and opportunities in the public with our governance in surveys, focus HOA in the development of prop- schools that service Ford’s Colony. groups and workshops. We appreciate erties within the HOA Master Plan, • Amend the HOA Declaration to the level of confi dence you have shown as well as adjacent properties, by include the updated policy on short- in our actions. monitoring activity and strongly term rentals. Moving into our fourth decade as advocating our position to James a community, our priorities and issues City County (JCC). STANDING COMMITTEE GOALS Our standing committees also have have changed to a more outward focus, 3. Plan to execute local and regional prepared goals for the coming year. primarily concerning the development FCHOA marketing to promote Several of these have already been of land within and adjacent to our the Ford’s Colony lifestyle “story” discussed with the board and have our Master Plan and the quality of our through our website and other full support. They include: schools. Some issues we now face raise marketing strategies, utilizing a new confl icting opinions or require invest- standing or ad hoc committee or • Improve visitor and resident traffi c ments that need to be made in the best task force reporting to the board. management performance with interest of all residents. emphasis on RFID implementation, Our newly constituted board, with 4. Obtain a contract for HOA proposing entry gate modifi cations fi ve returning members and two new management and administrative and continuing education on the members, is working collaboratively services and, if necessary, prepare benefi ts and use of dwellingLIVE®. to best represent these varied interests. for seamless continuity during and (Security Committee) We are committed to focus on what is beyond the December 31, 2019 expiration of the current contract. • Complete an in-depth review truly productive, benefi cial and cost of the HOA cyber presence to effective. Our priorities are to: 5. Complete a long-term Facilities identify issues and recommend • Protect resident property values Development Plan to address future corrective actions. (Technology by advocating our position in all amenity and recreational facility Committee) needs. matters directly impacting Ford’s (continued on next page) Colony, maintaining our common 6. Increase resident safety by imple- areas and assets, and enforcing our menting a comprehensive plan to covenants. decrease speeding. SAVE THE DATE • Keep HOA assessments reasonable 7. Begin to develop a reliable ongoing while balancing needed investment. census process that captures agreed- TOWN HALL MEETING • Foster the caring and active lifestyle upon demographic data. APRIL 18, 2018 | 7 P.M. | S&T CLUB “SPEEDING IN FORD’S COLONY” we enjoy. AREAS OF EMPHASIS To achieve these priorities, the On an ongoing basis, your board will A special focus of the newly elected board, standing commit- also continue to: discussion will be tee chairs and committee members • Build strong relationships and John Pott Drive, have been receiving updated orienta- explore collaborative opportuni- including the speed tions, electing offi cers, setting calen- ties with Marriott’s Manor Club table trial and dars, and developing goals and areas of at Ford’s Colony and the Ford’s next steps. emphasis for 2018. Colony Country Club.

Talk of the Colony, April 2018 | 3 FROM THE BOARD Advancing for Success CONTINUED • Increase the pool of prospective volunteers to meet continuing and future HOA committee staffing requirements by critical review and changes to Volunteer Management’s recruiting philosophy, methods and recognition techniques. (Volunteer Management Committee) CONCLUSION These goals are ambitious and will require significant effort by the board and standing committees. However, we will only be truly successful with the full support and participation of our residents. For example, we can improve the safety in our community when our residents follow the posted speed limits. We can improve the quality of our public schools when our residents voice their opinions to the school board. We can maintain our high quality of governance and reasonable assessments when our residents provide the breadth of volunteers needed. We can enhance property values when our residents maintain their own homes and property. Given our history of building community, your board is confident that together we will achieve our collective goals. Your continued support and participation, combined with the HOA’s efforts to preserve and enhance our walking paths, nature trails, ponds, common areas and varied recreational facilities, will enable us all to enjoy an unparalleled environment. n

FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Communitywide and Board of Director Goals for 2018 (including detailed execution plans and success measures), as well as the strategies from the recently accepted Strategic Plan 2018-2023, can be found on fchoa.org.

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FCHOA GENERAL MANAGER Have You Been Tagged Yet? DREW MULHARE, FCHOA General Manager, CMCA®, LSM®, PCAM®

t’s RFID time in the Colony. were invited to submit applications IApplication processing for the new this February and March. Notifi cation Radio Frequency Identifi cation tags is to pick up RFID tags is being sent by in full swing at Community Services. email to the email address registered These new tags will make resident on the fchoa.org data base. If you’re entry into the community a breeze – in either of these categories but did just drive up to the reader at any of our not receive an application or haven’t nine gates and the gate will open once yet been notifi ed to pick up your RFID the tag is read. (Resident RFID access tags, please email communityservices@ at Manchester and John Pott will be fchoa.net. New RFID readers will ease resident entry. operational later this month.) Where are the tags being handed With the transition process well out and what do I need to bring? underway, here are some frequently RFID tags and instructions are being How is the RFID tag affi xed to asked questions we have received from handed out at the Community Services the windshield and how does it residents. Building located at 100 Manchester work? You will receive an envelope containing the RFID tags and instruc- Who is currently receiving tags Drive. If your bumper sticker is tions on placement on the front wind- and how will I be notifi ed? If your current (dated 2019 or beyond), it’s bumper sticker expires in 2018, you not necessary to provide your vehicle shield. We recommend initially using should have received an application. registration. Otherwise, you will need scotch tape to test the tag location at Additionally, FCHOA volunteers and to bring you vehicle registration to one of the electronic gates. Once your attendees at the 2018 Annual Meeting ensure our records are accurate. tags are affi xed, be sure to approach the gates slowly and allow the gate to fully cycle down before approaching to activate your entry. When will the transition process conclude? With hundreds of residents to transition, it will take the better part of this year to get everyone set up in Need Mulch? the new system. What else do I need to know? Up to two tags will be provided for We deliver & install! two vehicles at no additional cost. Additional tags may be purchased for Don’t wait - book your blower truck service today! vehicles kept at the residence or you may use your existing gate card for those vehicles. Gate cards will still be used for family use. Contractors will Yard Works can deliver everything continue to use gate cards that are renewed annually. you need for your yard! As you can imagine, it’s a full court press in the Community Services • Mulch - 8 Varieties • Fertilizer • Stone offi ce these days as residents come in • Screened Topsoil • Turf Mix • Gravel to receive the tags while the regular • Grass Seed • Compost • Sand & More business routine continues. For those of you awaiting your new tags, we appreciate your patience and look forward to getting you set up as soon as possible so that you can enjoy Place your order today at yardworksva.com the ease of entry offered by the new system. n 757-229-0434 | 20 Marclay Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185 | YARDWORKSVA.COM

Talk of the Colony, April 2018 | 5 COMMUNITY SERVICES

ROADS & PROJECT MAINTENANCE Wait Before You Replace RYAN LEE, CMCA®, PCAM® Project Maintenance Manager

his January was one of the same look they typically do at the start take a wait-and-see approach. Tcoldest months on record for of spring. This is due to the way some There are several ways to determine Williamsburg. People who have lived evergreen trees and shrubs respond to if a plant is dead or dying. One is by here for decades can’t recall the extreme cold. gently bending the tips of branches James River freezing like it did since Dead and missing leaves are taken to see if they are pliable. Bendable the 1960s. as a sign that a plant is dead, but this branches mean that the plant is still While February brought an early isn’t always the case. Many species of alive. Another is to make a small spring with warmer temperatures, evergreen plants will shed their leaves scratch on a limb or branch to see if it’s the January damage to evergreen as a defense mechanism to conserve showing green under the bark, which shrubs and trees has been noticeable. water. While it’s tempting to want to indicates that it is still alive. Evergreen shrubs such as chindo vibur- replace plantings early because of the Usually by the end of May, it’s easier nums, camellias, carissa hollies and “dead look,” our staff horticulturalist, to determine which plantings will need numerous other shrubs don’t have the Pat Dennehey, suggests that it’s best to to be replaced and which have a good chance of survival. While we don’t like the impact of stressed plants on the aesthetics of the common areas, we will be selective about which plants get replaced this year out of respect for both the budget and nature’s ability to restore itself. We encourage everyone to exercise patience after this harsh winter. You might be pleasantly surprised. n

ACTIVITIES & RECREATION April Classes at the S&T Club

Registration is underway for these CPR, First Aid and Babysitter classes.

April 7 The American Heart Association NOW HIRING AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED (AHA), Emergency Care and Safety 9 a.m. – noon | $50/pp Institute (ECSI), and the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) are ASHI First Aid all nationally recognized organizations 1 – 4 p.m. | $45/pp and provide certifi cation cards and student books as part of the fee. April 8 Register for any or all of the classes AHA BLS f or Healthcare Provider by contacting George V. Barber at 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | $55/pp FOR 2018 [email protected] or by calling SUMMER April 14 757-903-2150. Payment is due the day ASHI Babysitter Class of the class by cash, check or money SEASON 9 a.m. – noon | $40/pp order made payable to Tri-Harbour Contact Jenny Holland at Training. n 757-258-4270 or email [email protected].

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SECURITY Introducing PatrolLIVE DEB BROWN, CMCA®, SCOP Chief of Security

s you may know, Security has that delivers real-time monitoring right from the app to include voice Abeen implementing new technol- and reporting. Our officers will use notes, photos and GPS location when ogy in our service to the community. the PatrolLIVE app on a smartphone patrol officers discover an issue that The introduction of dwellingLIVE® to perform mobile patrol duties and requires a report. The app syncs to the has been a tremendous help in pro- produce investigative reports. PatrolLIVE server for online viewing cessing visitors at the guardhouses. PatrolLIVE offers voice and text by the administrator. This system will The scanning of driver’s licenses, the recording as well as image capture replace hand-written paper patrol logs LPR cameras adding license plates technology. It also uses geotag scan- and reports, providing a “greener,” automatically to the system, and the ning to identify and validate check- more efficient security mobile patrol. n dwellingLIVE® passes with directions points. You may notice these tags at to visitors’ destinations have expedited our facilities soon. They are QR codes RFID NEWS AND NOTES entry. about the size of a postage stamp. The As mentioned in this month’s Last June, barcode kiosks PatrolLIVE administrator can add General Manager article (page 5), were installed. Registered users of custom instructions to each checkpoint the RFID registration process is ® dwellingLIVE can send guests e-passes to ensure any special requests from underway. With the relocation of the to use at the remote entrances, which building managers can be accommo- St. Andrews electronic gate complete, has distributed traffic away from the dated. Security and Community Services very busy John Pott and Manchester Emergency contact information for started issuing processed 2018 guardhouses. each facility is in the system so that renewal RFIDs on February 23. Now it’s time for our mobile patrol immediate notification can be sent • If you have a 2018 sticker on officers to get some helpful technology. from the mobile officer to the building your bumper next to your Ford’s We will be introducing PatrolLIVE, a manager in an emergency situation. Colony sticker, you are due for guard tour software for field inspection Investigative reports can be completed renewal of your gate access and will be transitioned to RFIDs in that process. You will be receiving  a renewal package by mail. Please  fill it out and return it as soon as possible to the Community Services Building or John Pott guardhouse. • If you are not a 2018 renewal, you can find the Gate Access Application for RFID on the fchoa.org under Residents/Forms. • Renewal and other applications can take a few weeks to process.  An email will be sent to you when your RFIDs are ready for pick up  at Community Services. If you’re  unable to pick up your RFIDs during CSB office hours, the email CA TODA & SCHDU will tell you how to make other arrangements. OU STIMAT! Over 200 resident families have picked up and are using RFIDs. It is  exciting to see everyone enjoying this technology.

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Talk of the Colony, April 2018 | 7 FCHOA COMMITTEES

COMMUNICATIONS Keep in Touch in the Colony BY JAN YORK, Communications Committee—Digital Team

ave a question or need infor- If you need to report a maintenance With fchoa.org as your “go to” Hmation about something in the problem, go to the Residents tab and resource, the information and services Colony? Good news! The resource you choose “Ask for Maintenance.” You you need are just a click away. n need is just a click or two away. can report problems with streetlights, On the fchoa.org website, you’ll potholes or roadways, entrance or see a “Contact Us” tab. From there, exit gates, snow and ice or other a drop-down menu appears. You can maintenance issues. quickly make contact with a variety of services and committees, such as the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), Board of Directors, Caring Neighbors or Communications Committee. You can get in touch with resources such as our Go Green facilitator, Security, Swim & Tennis Manager, Technology Committee, Volunteer Management Committee or Webmaster. Choose your contact, then fi ll out the online form. You can even attach any pertinent photos if you desire.

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8 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg AROUND OUR COMMUNITY

GIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY BOB MOELLER “When we give from the Their only option for chronic health trimester and 98 percent delivering heart, it lifts us all.” problems was to be seen at the local full-term babies. Last year, OTMDC emergency room (ER). Now the provided 14,402 patient visits to almost two local hospital ERs refer their 5,000 patients, and distributed 3,872 wenty-three years ago, the Ford’s uninsured patients to Olde Towne’s free prescriptions at a value of $5.6 Colony Men’s Golf Association T transitional nurse. Last year, more than million through the clinic’s Medication held its first benefit golf tournament 481 patients were followed up by the Access Program. No patient is turned for the Olde Towne Medical & Dental transitional nurse, and she established away for an inability to pay. Center (OTMDC). Thanks to our res- them as OTMDC patients. Last year, Ford’s Colony presented idents and other generous supporters, Emergency rooms do not treat a check to OTMDC for $73,000. the Association has raised $895,000 dental emergencies. Therefore, patients That $73,000 gave prenatal care to a to benefit OTMDC’s patients. Now as with dental emergencies are referred to first-time pregnant woman; gave young the annual challenge is here, you have OTMDC and are usually seen the same children a proper daily nutritional start; another opportunity to help. day. Dental problems, if not treated, provided medications to an asthma Founded in 1993 as an innovative can lead to infections and serious sufferer who also has diabetes and public-private partnership, Olde illness. obesity; provided dental care to a young Towne Medical & Dental Center is a OTMDC’s Medical Clinic is staffed woman who had never seen a dentist; community-based, nonprofit, 505 (c)(3) by a full-time physician, four full-time and provided counseling and medication community health clinic that provides nurse practitioners and nine volunteer to a spouse who had lost a child and comprehensive primary medical and physicians. Specialties also include now suffers from depression. Again, dental care to the uninsured and pediatrics, gynecology, psychiatry, our fundraising campaign has generated underinsured, Medicaid and Medicare cardiology, nephrology, orthopedics a total of $895,000 for patient care at residents living and working in the and ophthalmology. Care for HIV/ OTMDC. This is the most significant greater Williamsburg area. AIDS patients is offered in collabora- resident campaign for OTMDC that During the last three years, OTMDC’s tion with the Eastern Virginia Medical exists in the Williamsburg area, and uninsured patient numbers have risen School. The Dental Clinic is staffed by 100 percent of your contribution goes from 62 percent to 77 percent, and there four part-time dentists, two part-time directly to the OTMDC. is no sign that this trend will change. hygienists, seven volunteer dentists and The patients at OTMDC continue Ninety percent of these patients are two full-time dental assistants. to need your support. So, when you working, and many have more than one Today, the original founders of Olde received the donation letter at the end job. These are the same individuals who Towne would hardly recognize the of March, please consider what a few work on a daily basis in our community. clinic’s growth. Olde Towne is the only dollars can do for the health of those They work in landscaping, restaurants, provider of prenatal care to uninsured who serve. Let’s show how much Ford’s retail establishments and entertainment women in the immediate area east of Colony cares and make this the best venues we frequent. Richmond and west of Newport News. year yet. When we all give what we Before the establishment of Olde More than 245 pregnant women were can, those donations go a long way to Towne, citizens had limited access seen last year: 85 percent in their first supporting those who help us in our through the Health Department. community. In addition to your contribution, you may have an additional method to increase your support. There are many employers who will match employee/ retiree giving to some degree, either dollar-for-dollar or with some percent- age. Also, ask companies that you patronize to contribute, as many will give to a charity suggested by a valued customer like yourself. On behalf of all the patients and caregivers at OTMDC, thank you in advance for your generous and contin- ued support! n

Talk of the Colony, January 2018 | 9 NEWS AND FEATURES

HONORING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BY TERRY WEISZ

he James City Clean County them. This not only results in signif- TCommission has selected Realtec icant cost savings, but also reduces Community Services (RCS) and disruption to soil, stone and asphalt the Ford’s Colony Homeowners surfaces. Association to receive the 2018 1st According to General Manager Quarter Clean Business Award for its Drew Mulhare, “This award recog- environmental stewardship efforts. The nizes the work done every day by Clean County Commission works with our RCS team in close collaboration the Virginia Peninsula Clean Business with the volunteers on our standing Forum to recognize local businesses committees who are dedicated to who are dedicated to supporting green protecting our community’s envi- initiatives. ronment. I’d like to thank these In developing the award application, volunteers, and in particular our Green Project Maintenance Manager Ryan Facilitator, Nancy van der Linden, for Lee and Offi ce Administrator Amanda their critical analysis on green issues in Buckley cited a variety of examples much of what we do.” of conservation efforts in the daily As a Clean Business Award recipient, operations of our community. The Ford’s Colony joins past recipients Commission took note of the wide such as Busch Gardens, Williamsburg range of initiatives, including sustain- Winery, Riverside Doctors Hospital, able landscaping (such as the use of Eco Discovery Park and many other more climate-tolerant native plants esteemed local companies who are and the installation of rain gardens to going above and beyond to promote (From left) Amanda Buckley with RCS help absorb drainage runoff); energy a greener, more sustainable Assistant General Manager Sally Walls effi ciency upgrades (such as LED environment. n and James City Clean County Commission conversion for neighborhood street- Environmental Coordinator Dawn Oleksy at the March 1 award presentation. lights); and ongoing recycling efforts of a wide variety of materials (ranging from paper and metal to oil, computers and tires). Such initiatives have yielded big A CONSERVATION LEADER Ford’s Colony has been benefi ts for our community. For exam- the recipient of numerous ple, one drainage effort has involved a national, state and local cured-in-place piping process to line the conservation awards for inside of existing drainage pipes rather preserving the natural beauty, than having to excavate and replace environment and resources throughout the community. To learn more, see the Fact Sheet under “Our Community” on fordscolonywmbg.com.

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10 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg NEWS AND FEATURES

A TREE OF LIFE, LOVE, LOSS AND HISTORY BY JAN YORK

hat do a $20 bill and Ford’s were the entire tree would have to be WColony have in common? Both removed for safety reasons. feature magnolia trees from the White At this time, experts at the National House lawn. Arboretum have decided to preserve An iconic Southern magnolia tree but radically trim a large portion of the has stood on the South Portico of the tree in hopes of saving some of it. After White House for nearly two centu- reviewing those reports, First Lady ries. The evergreen was brought to Melania Trump supported the cutback, Washington as a seedling by Andrew noting that visitors and journalists Jackson from his Tennessee farm, the often stand under the tree during White Hermitage. The Southern magnolia House events. was a favorite of President Jackson’s And there is more good news. wife, Rachel, who died just a few days In 2009, former fi rst lady Michelle after he was elected, and it has served Obama took a seedling and gave it to as a living monument to her. The the Department of Agriculture where tree became a fi xture in White House it could grow in the agency’s garden. events, from Herbert Hoover holding Also, First Lady Melania Trump Cabinet meetings beneath its sprawling requested that wood from the magnolia branches to Richard Nixon striding be preserved and seedlings be made past it as he left the White House for available for a possible replanting in the last time after his resignation. It the same area. appeared on the $20 bill for seven Patrick Dennehey, horticulturist for decades. Former fi rst lady Laura Bush Associated with President Andrew Jackson, Ford’s Colony, has located and marked commissioned White House china this Southern magnolia shades a bench near the Jackson magnolias along with other based on the tree, and former President the 16th tee box on the Blackheath golf historical trees on Google maps. Go to course. Obama gave a seedling from the tree to fchoa.org and under the Association Photo by Jan York the people of China in 2016. tab, click on Documents, and you will Around the millennium, Brian Ford fi nd the maps under Reports. saw a program on PBS about historic Tree Protection Program” list. This As school children, many of us tree planting and found a nursery program was initiated to study histori- learned the poem “Trees” by New website offering saplings from trees cally and biologically important trees in Jersey poet Joyce Kilmer with the associated with historical places, people the Washington area. opening lines, “I think that I shall or events. Currently, nine Jackson Unfortunately, over the years never see/A poem lovely as a tree.” Southern magnolias are scattered much of the tree has decayed or been How lucky that we don’t even have throughout the Colony. damaged by high winds and even a to leave our neighborhood to visit our In 2006, the National Park Service plane crash in 1994. The tree has been own Jackson magnolias and enjoy their placed the White House’s Jackson held up with a steel pole and cables, beauty and history. n magnolia at the top of its “Witness which are now compromised. Fears

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OUR HERITAGE OF VOLUNTEERISM BY NANCY O’REARDON

he spirit of volunteerism that is so Williamsburg. This program was an Tevident in Ford’s Colony has an outgrowth of the 2006 Community enduring legacy, For example, during Leadership Service class. Its purpose 2008, residents including Fritz Ober, was to match needs of the greater George Spalthoff, Roy Femenella and Williamsburg community with the Joan Peterson, as well as residents talents of community residents partic- of Kingsmill, Governor’s Land and ularly of those who are retired. Hence, Powhatan Secondary, initiated a this new program was referred to as a new program in Williamsburg-James “Silver Tsunami” of talent. n City County entitled Volunteer

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Talk of the Colony, April 2018 | 13 Come celebrate with iends, family, neighbors, and Colony Kids!

Annual KIDS' TENNIS CLASSES Earth Day Celebration Classes begin week of May 21 Swim & Tennis Club courts $45 for 4 weeks, one 45 min class per week Sunday, April 22 $55 for 4 weeks, one 1 hour class per week 3-5 p.m. RSVP: kidstennis.rsvpify.com Swim & Tennis Club RSVP: FCearthday.rsvpify.com Class Options: • Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. If you haven’t seen The JB rattles reptile show Beginner, Ages 4-5 (45 min) it’s always a fun event for all ages! • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Beginner, Ages 6-7 (1 hour) And don’t miss out on the other fun activities • Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. like face painting, potted plant craft, and Beginner, Ages 8-12 (1 hour) the trailblazers touch table. • Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Advanced Beginner, Ages 8-12 (1 hour)

Colony Kids and the Ford’s Colony Tennis Club are partnering together with tennis pro, Mike Prokopic from Two Rivers, to offer kids’ tennis classes in Ford’s Colony this spring. Classes will be 6-8 kids per class. Registration and payment are due by April 30th. Checks made out to Mike Prokopic and can be dropped off at the John Pott guard house. Please write your participating child’s name on the memo line.

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14 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg Ford’s Colony R 69 G 144 B 180 Garden Club Presents Tablescapes and Treasures Our Annual Nature Camp Scholarship “Fun” Raiser Event Saturday, May 12, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Ford’s Colony Swim and Tennis Club ~ 165 St. Andrews Dr., Williamsburg Ford’s Colony Garden Club members will use their creativity and design skills to create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind tablescapes. Each table will be accompanied with a “treasure” ranging from the centerpiece, themed gift certificate or table accessories you can win! Tickets: $20.00 per person and includes: The tour of 50 beautiful tablescapes and designs Saturday Delicious nibbles for you to enjoy as you stroll through the tables May that will inspire and stir your imagination A ticket for a chance to win a door prize worth over $250 12 Three tickets for chances to win a treasure from tablescapes that you select - additional raffle tickets available at three for $5.00 or eight for $10.00 10:00 am Available at all Ford’s Colony Garden Club meetings or at the door to 4:00 pm For More Information: Debbie Abrams - [email protected] or 757-603-6630 Diane Filer - [email protected] Pat Giles - [email protected]

Open to all residents and guests of Ford’s Colony and members and guests of the Williamsburg Area Council of Garden Clubs

28 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg IN THE COLONY

A STREET BY ANY OTHER NAME COMPILED BY JAN YORK o celebrate Arbor Day this month, Tlet’s look at some of our streets with tree names. Oak Hollow: Located in High Point, North Carolina, and designed in 1971 by Pete Dye, it is an eigh- teen-hole bent grass course with small undulating greens. The signature sixth hole features a beautiful lake along its fairway. Peachtree: This golf club in Atlanta, Georgia, was built in 1948, incorporating the ideas of golfing legend Bobby Jones, which were then followed by course architect Robert Trent Jones. It hosted a Walker Cup match in 1989 which was won by Great Britain by one point. of the Number Two Course in 1907. nine holes in 1894 to complete the Pine Valley: This Clementon, New Pinehurst is now one of the premier 18-hole course. In 1902, Bulwell Forest Jersey, course lies on the New Jersey golf destinations in the United States, Golf Club was formed as an 18-hole side of Philadelphia. It has been called with 30 golf courses within a 15-mile golf course with two sets of tees. the world’s most challenging inland radius. In 1974 the PGA/World Golf Kilton Forest: Set in a wooded area course and is referred to as “one huge Hall of Fame opened, an imposing with plenty of mature trees, the course 184-acre bunker.” Designed by George museum overlooking the fourth hole of casts an impressive but slightly intimi- Crump and Harry S. Colt, and taking the famous Number Two Course. dating presence as you take to the tees. seven years to build, the course was Castel Pines: Spelled this way on The club can be found in Worksop, completed in 1918 and is continually the Ford’s Colony sign, this street Nottinghamshire, England and is laid ranked as one of the best courses in the references the famous Castle Pines out on some gently undulating park- United States. Course at Castle Rock, Colorado, land. Boston businessman Pinehurst: designed by businessman Jack Vickers Swinley Forest: Located in South James Tufts created the resort and and Jack Nicklaus specifically to host Ascot, Berkshire, England, the course country club in Pinehurst, North the International Tournament. The was designed in 1909 by Harry S. Colt. Carolina. In 1895, he purchased course winds through the foothills of An immaculate heathland course, the 5,000 acres to build a resort for New the Rocky Mountains. seventeenth, with a well-bunkered Englanders wishing to flee the dismal Bulwell Forest: Originally known plateau green, is as good a short hole winters. In 1901, Tufts hired Donald as Notts Golf Club in Nottingham, as will be found anywhere. n J. Ross, a Scot from Dornoch, who England, it became a club in 1889 with became the resident professional. Ross a six-hole course. An additional three Editor’s Note: In 2017, an update to designed and completed the 18 holes holes were added in 1890, and the final the 1998 “Streetwise-A Look Behind the Scenes of the Streets in Ford’s Colo- ny” was produced by Jim O’Reardon with Rick Short, contributor. The orig- inal was produced by Jane Robinson, editor; William Luce, contributor; Jan Cookingham, Rosemary Heth and Sally Sprick, proofreaders. Learn about your own street at fchoa.org under documents.

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Photo by Mike Jaskowiak KICK UP YOUR HEELS A near sellout crowd celebrated St. Patrick’s Day early during a recent Theatre Club program featuring the amazing Irish Step Dancers from the Cumascaigh School of Irish Dance.

A ‘ROARING’ GOOD TIME These BYOB revelers enjoyed a Roaring Twenties-themed gathering at the home of Linda and Bill Colin. Shown here are (from left) Beth and Scott Herr, Nancy and Ron Johnson, Lin and Rich Rosania, Gail and Gary Reutter, and Bill and Linda Colin.

Photo by Rich Rosania

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CREATE AND HARMONIZE COLOR IN YOUR GARDEN BY SHIRLEY MITCHELL Once you decide on a feeling, select the correct colors that promote that choice and repeat those colors throughout the garden. Peaceful uses pastels, which create a cool, quiet spot for a hot day. Energy uses a bright, hot orange or yellow where people will be gathering to socialize and party. Second, harmonize and transition from one garden space to another. The transition of one group of plants to another design is easily accomplished by using your choice of white, tan or grey gravel paths. This will help keep things from being cluttered. Also, it’s a trick to keep the eye moving from one area to another. Third, you can make rooms and use water features as neutral areas in your garden. This is another way to e all love the beautiful colors transition from one space to another Wof flowers, shrubs and trees in while using many different flowers and our gardens and have enjoyed creating satisfying that urge we all have, called our own combinations in our gardens. Garden Center weakness. However, how often have we seen a Remember: riot of color in a garden that is just a • Two colors and repeat. “bit off?” • Select a cool or hot mood. We’ve all done this at some time • Harmonize with color. over the years. We can’t control the • Transition with paths, lawns, urge to buy that gorgeous “hot” color buildings, rooms, water features or really lovely “pale” pastel flower and some benches or other struc- We’re Bartlett Tree Experts, at the garden center. Understanding tural interest that provide breaks a 100+ year old tree and color combinations can help. Here is from the flower colors. n shrub company with global a suggestion to simplify your color reach and local roots. scheme. Two colors are all you need, Our services include: Editor’s Note: This is a continuation along with nature’s green and the of a series compiled by Kris Saunders • Tree & Shrub Pruning darker earth colors in soil, mulch and to help residents plan their gardens. She • Cabling & Bracing stone. shares this information from an article First, decide what feeling or mood • Fertilization & Soil Care Shirley Mitchell provided to Talk of the you desire in your garden—will it be • Insect & Disease Colony in August 2015. Management peaceful or will it have lots of energy?

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Talk of the Colony, April 2018 | 31 Eastern Towhee Photo by Wil Rowley

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32 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL SAILING CLUB SETS SAIL BY JOHN CRYER t’s a sure sign that spring is around American Model Yacht Association Our club has been very ably led by Ithe corner when you begin seeing (AMYA) and belong to the DF-65 and two outstanding Commodores; Stan sailboats on the Williamsburg West DF-95 class associations. Williams was our fi rst Commodore, pond. Our 2018 sailing season will RC model sailing is great fun. The and Rob Yates steered us through last offi cially begin April 7, and the kickoff boats depend entirely on wind power, season. Rob and his wife, Margaret, will include a little fanfare as our fl eet and the radio controls drive the rudder have been a driving force in getting takes to the water. We’ll have an infor- for steering and a sail winch to adjust us organized and managing our races. mation booth set up with both types the trim of the sail. Sailing a model is Rob will be the Race Director going of boats that we generally sail, and all almost identical to sailing a full-size into the 2018 season. are welcome to come on down and see boat—all the principals are the same. The club meets at the pond twice what this hobby is all about. It’s very easy to do, and the boats are weekly, with occasional meetings at the The RC Model Sailing Club was virtually unsinkable. When purchased, S&T Club to discuss technical details formed three years ago, and we have the boats come as a kit, are reasonably such as the rules of the road, race and approximately 20 members. Currently, easy to assemble, and cost approxi- building techniques. Come out to see we are sailing the Dragon Force 65 mately $200 for the DF-65 and $350 what it’s all about. We’d love to have (DF-65) and the Dragon Flite 95 for the DF-95. you join us, and we’ll even give you a (DF-95). We are sanctioned by the crack at sailing our boats while you’re there. n

Photos by John Cryer

SAVE THE DATE

MEN WHO COOK

n Saturday, April 14, from (and Ford’s Colony resident) Jim O6 to 8 p.m., the Kiwanis Club Icenhour, James City Police Chief of Colonial Capital will hold its fi rst Bradley Rinehimer, and former ever “Men Who Cook” charity event JCC Supervisor Kevin Onizuk will at the Williamsburg Community demonstrate their culinary skills. In Center on Waller Mill Road. all, over 25 “celebrity chefs” will This event to raise money to present their dishes. support children in the greater You can participate and receive Williamsburg area, will feature local an accompanying drink, all for $20. men who are donating their time To purchase tickets, respond to and energy to produce tasty dishes your Ford’s Colony neighbor, Pete for guests to sample. Such celebrities Webster, at 757-565-0950 or email at as James City County Supervisor [email protected].

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SOLITAIRES GOES TO VMFA

On March 8, Solitaires had a splendid visit to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. We had lunch after touring the exhibit at Amuse Restaurant in the museum.

Roy Rolph

Barbara Post and Lucy Thornburgh

Joan Kintigh and Kim Humphrey Terracotta Soldier Photos by Joan Emerson

HAPPINESS IS A BROADWAY MUSICAL BY ROSEANNE BRENNAN aiting for the doors to open. Come to the S&T Club on Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and “WJuly—it was hot and the April 13 as the Ford’s Colony admission is free for Theatre Club crowd was restless. Fingering my Theatre Club presents the opening members and $15 for non-members. very own limp ticket, impatient for of “Happiness is a Broadway Seating is cabaret style. Refreshments the delay to be over. The doors open. Musical” and you, too, can step will be served, but feel free to BYOB. Pushed in with the throng looking back into paradise with Marsha To reserve a minimum of fi ve or for their seats. Proud to show my Allen and Jack Wagner and their more seats, email fctheatreclub@ own ticket for the show. ‘Miss, can talented performers. There’s nothing gmail.com (new email address) by you tell me what aisle I should go to compare with Broadway! April 11. n down?’ Oh, there’s my seat, right in the middle of the row. The ceiling is high and the chandeliers bright. I’m getting dizzy. The lights are going down. Suddenly, the opening strains of the overture pour over me like a rainforest. The audience applauds as the velvet curtain opens and my entry into paradise, my fi rst Broadway musical, begins.”

34 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Activities Chair Craft Club Pickleball Jack Wagner [email protected] Marianne Phillips [email protected] Beverly Thomas [email protected] Vice Chair Noreen Bowen [email protected] Pilates Club Kasia Hasham [email protected] Dance Band Nelia Lamoureux [email protected] Treasurer Larry Stowe [email protected] Dorothy Tibbetts [email protected] Cathi Jaskowiak [email protected] Dance Club Pinochle Secretary Becky Shenefiel [email protected] Ralph Johnson [email protected] Syndi Gordon [email protected] Duplicate Bridge George Lockett [email protected] Director-at-Large Bonnie Hoopengardner [email protected] RC Sailing Club Leisa Schultz [email protected] Emergency Preparedness Volunteers John Cryer [email protected] Aging In Place/Special Services George V. Barber [email protected] Rock/Blues Jam Group Elizabeth Ward Kalb (Betsy) Fly Fishing Joe DiNuzzo [email protected] [email protected] Leif Mollo [email protected] Round Robin Bridge Archery Friends and Neighbors Ida McNamara [email protected] John Cryer and Bob Koppe [email protected] Jim Andrews [email protected] Silver Sneakers Around the Town Garden Club Harlene Barton [email protected] Nicole Cope [email protected] Laureen Bolstad and Linda James Softball League Artists League [email protected] Joe DiNuzzo so [email protected] Elaine Napoda [email protected] Genealogy Club Solitaires Bid Whist Joe Sell [email protected] Sue Ruhle [email protected] Bob Sumlin [email protected] Golfaround Joan Emerson [email protected] Bosom Buddies John Tinker [email protected] Swim Team Lois Nervitt [email protected] Golf & Dine Society Kelly Arne [email protected] Bocce Ball Interest Group George Spalthoff [email protected] Tai Chi Terry Lowe [email protected] Intermediate Bridge Elmer May [email protected] Bowling Connie Daly [email protected] Take Charge Fitness Rhonda Amtower [email protected] Donna Whittaker [email protected] Joan Emerson [email protected] Cameron Place [email protected] LHS Fan Club Angie Moore-Lobach [email protected] Canasta: Hand, Knee & Foot Tricia Killiany [email protected] Tennis Club June Rhodes and Laurie Rowe Mah Jongg Mavens Nancy Marsh [email protected] [email protected] Kim Krieger [email protected] Theatre Club Caring Neighbors Sally Frazer [email protected] Jack Wagner [email protected] Kit Ober [email protected] Masters Swim Interest Group Trailblazers CERT Kelly Arne [email protected] Tom Thompson [email protected] Don Alms [email protected] Men’s Bible Study Travel Club Chess Club Dan Gaske [email protected] Muriel Ashley [email protected] Greg White [email protected] Model Railroad Club Volunteers for Education Colony Auto Enthusiasts Phil Brooks [email protected] Muriel Slaughter [email protected] Milt Berube [email protected] Monday Evening Beginners Bridge W&M Fan Club Colony BYOB Arlene Krupinski [email protected] Van Voorhees [email protected] Jennifer Rairigh/ Janie Chamberlain [email protected] Water Aerobics Interest Group Randolph Brown [email protected] Monday Morning Bridge Janet Pohl [email protected] Colony Kids Debbie Boggio [email protected] Women’s Bible Study Beth Kilgore [email protected] Newcomers Stephi Fisher [email protected] Colony Wine & Cheese Terry Cavanaugh and JoAnn Gora Woodworkers Club Bob Brennan [email protected] [email protected] Ralph Spohn [email protected] Bob Lund [email protected] New Resident Welcome Committee Yoga Computer & Technology Club Jackie Speigel or Paula Wahler Tricia Killiany [email protected] Bob Zornetzer [email protected] [email protected] Barbara Gilman [email protected]

CARING NEIGHBORS CONTACT INFORMATION Cook’s Pantry Handymen CARING NEIGHBORS Karen Crowley, Chair ...... 757-345-6512 Kent Kipling, Chair ...... 757-208-0218 [email protected] Phil Klein, Co-Chair ...... 757-220-3949 Roseanne Brennan, Co-Chair ...... 757-258-3228 Bob Bott ...... 757-565-3577 Nurse’s Closet [email protected] Jeff Canon ...... 757-291-7003 Betty Moeller ...... 757-206-1276 Peggy Peterson ...... 757-345-5411 Bob Collins ...... 757-345-0267 [email protected] [email protected] Bob Dillman ...... 757-221-6690 Nancy Ohlinger ...... 757-229-7568 Ann Wasko ...... 757-229-3149 Robert Graves ...... 757-603-6702 [email protected] [email protected] Mike Jaskowiak ...... 757-810-6686 Transportation Service Georgia Treiber ...... 757-645-2423 Dave Kleppinger ...... 757-817-4645 Kit Ober ...... 757-345-0169 [email protected] Bruce Landefeld ...... 757-229-0637 [email protected] Dave Westfall ...... 757-645-2073 Granny’s Attic Ralph Spohn ...... 757-253-5794 [email protected] Tom Schwartz ...... 757-603-6811 [email protected] Sharon Ruth, Chair ...... 703-618-8834 Dale Walter ...... 757-229-2026 For general information or to join Caring Neigh- Jackie Speigel, Co-Chair ...... 703-655-2934 bors as a volunteer, contact Kit Ober at 757-345-0169 or [email protected] [email protected] Notes for Neighbors Mandy Baldridge ...... 757-645-4039 or through fchoa.org. [email protected] Nancy Obadal ...... 757-258-2838 [email protected]

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events have included trivia night and Although Bocce Club members have an evening of playing pool. For further priority, the court is available for all Ford’s AGING IN PLACE information about our group, or if you Colony residents. Members can reserve would like to join us for a meeting, con- playing times using the Skedda.com tact [email protected]. program on their computer or mobile Successful aging in place requires a web device, while non-members can check to of connections to family, friends, health see when the court is free. and wellness resources, along with ARTISTS LEAGUE Membership is over 100 residents. social activities that weave together to If you’d like to join, dues are just $5 a create a safe and fulfilling environment. year per adult, with a maximum of $10 Aging in Place Service Group’s guiding The Artists League meets every Tuesday per household—so kids play free. theme is education for seniors and their at the S&T Club from 12 to 3 p.m. We’re planning the club’s first tourna- families to aid the choice to remain (except in July and August.) We bring our ment for early May--watch for details! safely in cherished Ford’s Colony current project to work on while we relax homes. Articles in Talk of the Colony, and paint with other artists. We have seminars and supporting handouts all artists who use oils, acrylics, watercolor, BOSOM BUDDIES work in concert to provide information. pencil and pastel. Members range from Please check out our webpage to access beginners to others who have been most of the information. Here’s a link to painting for quite a while. We enjoy and This breast-cancer support group meets the webpage: https://www.fchoa.org/ are often inspired by each other’s work. on the third Thursday of each month at info.php?pnum=459a6037244f7. Some of us take lessons at various 2 p.m. in members’ homes. Those with We welcome new participants to our places, others enjoy experimenting on newly diagnosed breast cancer, as well group. The team typically meets each their own, but we are always ready to as all breast cancer survivors, are invited month on the third Monday at 10 a.m. help each other if asked. to participate. Other cancer survivors at the S&T Club. If you are interested in the arts and are also welcome. For details, contact Is there a topic of interest to you? Let would like to join us, we are always Lois Nervitt at 757-258-9669 or us know. To learn more about the Aging open to new members. Contact [email protected]. in Place Service Group, contact Betsy Elaine Napoda at 757-903-2785 or Ward Kalb at 561-275-9981 or email [email protected] or just stop by [email protected]. any Tuesday afternoon. BOWLING

ARCHERY BID WHIST This has been a great bowling season, not because records were set or skills greatly improved, which certainly didn’t Archery Club meets the last Thursday of The Bid Whist Club meets on the happen for me. This has been a great each month at the S&T Club 7 p.m. If second Thursday of the month at the season because this winter has been you’re interested in archery including S&T Club at 7 p.m. except in July and brutally cold and wet. Luckily, we bowhunting opportunities, consider August. Residents are welcome to join bowlers have been indoors, out of the coming to our meeting or contact John or participate. For information, contact cold and wind and rain and snow. We Cryer at [email protected]. Bob Sumlin at 757-229-8841. have been enjoying friendship and camaraderie, and the occasional tricky spare pick-up. Alas, the season is AROUND THE TOWN BOCCE BALL rapidly coming to an end as I write this. INTEREST GROUP It will be all over, except for the League Championship Bowl-off and Banquet, Are you still working and experiencing Longer days with more sunshine means as you read this article. As we head into difficulty joining a club because it meets bocce-playing weather is back. Regular the end of the season, leading the during the work day? Having trouble play time has resumed at the temporary American Division on Monday, Pocket finding a club that fits your social Westbury Park court on Wednesday Punchers (Mary Barbera, Jeff Marston, needs? If the answer is yes, this is the afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Rhonda Amtower, Charlie Olinger) has group for you. Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. a 1-point lead over Strike Four (Linda We are a social group that meets Bocce Club Board members will be Colin, Ruth Cason, Pete Webster, Vic the third Saturday of each month at there to supply equipment, give instruc- Miller). The National Division on 5:30 p.m. at various locations. Besides tion, and help with scoring. If you need Tuesday is led by Rough & Ready the monthly meeting, we also attend to borrow equipment, send an email (Joann Giesen, Ann Meade, Larry events in the Williamsburg area. Past request to [email protected]. Doyle, Howard Forbes) which has a

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1-point lead over both Barracuda (Bruce notes were written to those who were ill Contact Greg White at ecozuluwhite@ Hurwitz, Carol Jakobovits, Barbara or had lost loved ones; and 27 families gmail.com if you have any questions. Piatt, David Olson) and 14 Beer Frames benefited from borrowing children’s (Miriam Wood, Debbie Boggio, Lee Van equipment through our Granny’s Attic Voorhees, Fred DiSalvo). Can the program. The Caring Neighbors board is COLONY AUTO leaders hang in there? Will they collapse so grateful for the many residents who ENTHUSIASTS under the pressure? Is there a dark horse volunteered this past year! just now moving out of the pack? Anyone needing services can contact Control your excitement and tune in us via phone, email (our contact infor- next month for the answer. mation is listed below the Activities Committee listing) or go directly to fchoa.org. In the dropdown menu, CANASTA choose Caring Neighbors and submit HAND, KNEE & FOOT information on yourself or a neighbor who needs assistance. Canasta/Hand, Knee & Foot interest group meets every Friday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the S&T Club. Each week COMMUNITY EMERGENCY 1930 Pierce Arrow Convertible Victoria” (Woodhouse Family Photo) several tables of players gather for both RESPONSE TEAM the card game and the socialization. At our March 7 meeting, about 50 Residents who play Hand, Knee & Following a major disaster such as a members heard a presentation about Foot, Hand & Foot, Triple Play or any hurricane, first responders who provide the custom coach era of the 1920s and form of Canasta are welcome to join fire, rescue and medical services will not 1930s with specific attention to the us. Copies of the rules that the group be able to meet the demand for these famous Waterhouse company (currently uses are available every time we play. services. People may have to rely on owned by Ethan Allen Furniture). Participants may play as often as they each other for help in order to meet CAE member Roger Cross shared his wish. This is a great opportunity to their immediate life-saving and life-sus- knowledge of the company and of the play cards, see and interact with friends taining needs. only Waterhouse-bodied Pierce Arrow and neighbors and not be committed The James City County Ford’s Col- known to exist today. The car is a to attend every week. A roster is ony Community Emergency Response beautiful example of a custom built maintained of all participants who will Team (CERT) organization has been in 1930 Pierce Arrow Convertible Victoria receive a weekly email asking if they place since 2004, working to help the in its original colors of Orville Blue plan to play that week. We calculate community prepare for, respond to and and Briarcliff Beige. Rather than mass the number of tables to request and cope with the aftermath of disasters produce cars like Ford, luxury car com- the quantity of supplies to bring by such as hurricanes, ice storms, floods, panies such as Pierce Arrow, Lincoln, your email responses. To add your nor’easters and more. James City Packard and Stutz offered the option name to the list or to request additional County provides training for CERT of a body designed and built by custom information, contact us at fchkandf@ volunteers to prepare residents to help coach builders like Waterhouse. gmail.com or June Rhodes at themselves, their families and their Our April 4 meeting will feature CAE 757-345 6308 or Laurie Rowe at neighborhoods in the event of such an member Larry Emmons with his orien- 757-258-5323. emergency at no charge. tation session for the June 10 Merchants Don’t become a victim, become Square Car Show. This unique and empowered. The team meets at 3 p.m. exceptional car show of more than 50 on the first Wednesday of January, April, CARING NEIGHBORS cars will feature the Ferrari. July and October at the S&T Club. In a Other exciting meetings and/or disaster situation, everyone can do some- road trips are currently being planned, National Volunteer Week is April 15 – thing to help themselves and others. For including a drive to Fort Monroe, so 22 this year, and it’s a great time to more information, contact Don Alms at stay tuned for more information. celebrate the many Caring Neighbors [email protected] or at 757-645-7925. CAE dues of $15 per family are due volunteers who provided 522 different now, so if you haven’t paid your dues services to our residents in 2017: 168 for 2018, please do so you can enjoy rides were given to medical and other CHESS CLUB the variety of our events. Of course, appointments; 144 home projects were new members are always welcome. For completed by our Handymen; 68 people further information on membership or benefited from borrowing medical The Chess Club meets on the first and any of our events, contact Milt Berube equipment from Nurses Closet; 59 meals third Mondays of each month from or Rich Rosania at FCAutoenthusiasts@ were delivered to residents in need; 56 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the S&T Club. gmail.com.

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All regular meetings are held at the where we learned about camera capabil- Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the S&T S&T Club on the first Wednesday of the ities and functions. If you missed Part 1 Club. If you would like to help us month at 7 p.m. or just want to refresh yourself, click on produce our outreach items or learn a the Meeting tab on the Home Page of new skill, we can teach you. Dues for our website fccug.org and look at the year are only $5. You’re welcome to COLONY WINE Presentation Material for March 19. join any time. Come every week, twice a & CHEESE Please note that this presentation was month, once a month or whenever you originally scheduled for May, however can. Questions? Contact Marianne Spring arrived early and is flashing by. we were able to move it into our April Phillips at 757- 645-2378 or mphil- Again, this year we had February Meeting for better continuity. [email protected]. Showers and March Flowers! May Part 2 of Rick’s presentation will con- should be gorgeous — the kind of centrate on Photos, where he will cover in depth navigation in the photo app: weather that makes glad that you DANCE BAND moved to Williamsburg. photo editing (crop, trim, rotation, etc.), If you haven’t joined us before, Colony smart adjustments, enhancing less than Wine & Cheese is a series of social gath- perfect shots, and use of filters. We will Our next performance will be April 19 at erings, generally held four to six times a also learn how to organize our photo 7:30 p.m. in the Williamsburg Regional year in the homes of residents on desig- and video media; how to make and use Library Theatre (515 Scotland St.). We’ll nated Sunday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. albums; and how to navigate and find be paying tribute to the swing era with No membership is required, and each is media in your collection. music from the great bands of Glenn a stand-alone event. There are regular Bring your iPhone and/or iPad to Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, attendees, but we always welcome fresh these presentation; Rick’s teaching phi- Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Jimmy Dorsey, faces. Join us for an evening of wine, losophy is that you can’t learn it unless Harry James, Les Brown, and Duke appetizers and friendly conversation. you can do it yourself! Ellington. Admission is free, but seating is When an upcoming event is estab- We welcome new members. Our dues limited, so arrive early. We have scheduled lished, we contact those interested by are $10 a year per person. Check out this year’s “Summer at the Belvedere” email. Generally, there are two contacts. our website at fccug.org. Concert/Picnic for June 10. More details The first is to establish those interested will follow in the May and June issues. We in attending a specific evening. The sec- are always in search of more musicians to ond is from the host with final details. add to our roster. If you are interested in CRAFT CLUB These social events are open to all playing 17-piece big band arrangements residents. We ask that you bring a from our library of over 150 wonderful “heavy” hors d’oeuvre for eight to 10 songs, or if you know of someone who is, Since January the Craft Club has people and $5 per person to cover the let us know. Also, if you’d like us play at donated a total of 135 items. Catholic cost of beverages and paper products. If one of your club functions, a neighbor- Campus Ministry at William & Mary you’re interested, contact Bob Brennan hood party, a wedding reception, commu- delivered 97 items to Appalachia and at [email protected] or Bob Lund at nity fundraiser or other event, we’re just a Richmond during Spring Break. We sent [email protected]. Send us a note even phone call or email away. Contact Larry bibs, hats, quilts, fleece blankets, knit/ if you’ve attended previously to ensure Stowe at 757-564-8550 or FCDB@cox. crochet blankets and pillow cases. In you are on the contact list for events net. Follow us on facebook.com/ addition, we have donated 18 hats and being scheduled. fordscolonydanceband. scarves to the Community of Faith for We look forward to you joining us at the homeless and 20 chemo caps to the our next event in May, see more details Peninsula Cancer Institute. Our Spring in the May Talk of the Colony. Potluck Luncheon with a St. Patrick’s DANCE CLUB Day theme was held on March 15 and enjoyed by all. Also, in March, Cheryl COMPUTER & Beal began teaching several of our TECHNOLOGY CLUB Whether you want to have a fun night members how to make a Nantucket out and meet new friends, learn dancing Basket. Sessions will continue during technique, or learn social dancing so you On April 16 at 7 p.m. in the S&T Club, Craft Club meetings until all baskets are can dance at parties, cruises, and wed- Rick Chase will continue with excerpts completed. On March 22, many dings, Dance Club is the place to come. from his Christopher Wren Association members participated in a Stamped No partner or experience is necessary. popular course on “Mastering your Card Workshop taught by Maureen iPhone/iPad Camera & Photos Kovacs. On April 19, Kari Abbott will Here is our April schedule: Applications.” Part 1 of this topic was conduct an IRIS Paper Folding April 3 6:30 p.m. – S&T Club presented at our March 19 meeting Workshop for members to create a Ballroom lesson – East patriotic card. Craft Club meets every

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Coast Swing with profes- community events. Volunteers may France in December 1781? Be sure to sional teacher; guests are direct traffic in areas of flooding or attend and learn about the fascinating welcome to join or visit. ice-covered roads, answer phones at the story of his role in shaping France’s April 10 6:30 p.m. – S&T Club CSB and /or the John Pott Guardhouse. political structure and the French Line dance lesson with Volunteers who work outside work are Revolution. You will leave amazed. experienced line dance in teams. As we restructure the group, May 4: Peter Hen- instructor; guests are wel- past members and those interested in riques—“Right-Hand come to join or visit. joining this group are asked to contact Man? George Wash- April 17 7 p.m. S&T Club George V. Barber at wagnerbarber ington and Alexander Ballroom practice night @att.net or 757-903-2150. Training is Hamilton: The Musi- with dance review; no offered and information shared cal vs. the Reality.” teacher; members must throughout the year in community Professor Henriques, RSVP. seminars and by email messages from a frequent speaker at April 24 7 p.m. – CSB Exercise the coordinator and team leaders. P. Henriques Colonial Williamsburg Studio and an author of numerous books on Line dance practice night George Washington, explores the great with dance review; no collaboration between these two men teacher; members must FLY FISHING who did more than anyone else to bring RSVP. about the modern United States - Wash- Our next club meeting is April 17 at ington, the Father of the Country, and Membership is $25 a year per person 7 p.m. at the S&T Club. The primary Hamilton, the Father of American Gov- and includes 10 ballroom and 10-line focus of this meeting is election of club ernment and the Father of American dance lessons, as well as an equal number officers for the next two years. The Capitalism. Book signing of Realistic of “practice nights” and 3 dance parties two- day fishing trip to the Rose River Visionary: A Portrait of George Wash- a year. For further information contact in March will be reviewed. Trips ington will follow. Becky at [email protected] or scheduled in April include Smith Creek June 1: It’s Barbeque time! Our go to fchoa.org and search for Club and on April 9, Dunlap Creek/Escatawba in annual members-only BBQ. Watch for Activities where you will find our Dance Virginia on April 19 & 20 and the FAN email with details. club webpage. Come join the fun! Gunpowder River in Maryland April We welcome all residents and prop- 24, 25 & 26. Trips in May and June to erty owners. Please join us the first Fri- Mossy/Beaver Creek, Meadow Lane, day of each month, September through Dry River, Southwest Virginia and June, at 6:45 p.m. at the S&T Club for DUPLICATE BRIDGE Tomahawk Farm in Virginia plus sites informative programs and entertain- in West Virginia will be discussed. Rod ment and enjoy refreshments while you chat with your friends and neighbors, The Duplicate Bridge Club meets each building and trip support is continuing both new and old. Complete a regis- Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the S&T for Project Healing Waters veterans. tration form available on fcfan.org and Club. These are sanctioned duplicate If you’re interested in fly-fishing drop it off with a check made out to games, and master points are awarded. contact Leif Mollo at 757-229-5244 or “FCFAN” at the John Pott Guardhouse It is not necessary to come with a [email protected]. Anglers can or bring it to any of our meetings. Dues partner or to be a member of the ACBL. also see fish caught on recent club trips are $10 per person. All levels of players are welcome. Table at our Facebook site: facebook.com/ fees are $7 per person. Contact Bonnie fordscolonyflyfishingclub. Hoopengardner at 757-903-4246 or [email protected] for additional GARDEN CLUB information. Information on other FRIENDS duplicate games in Ford’s Colony may AND NEIGHBORS be obtained at bridgewebs.com/colonial. Join us at our April General Meeting at April 6: Doug the S&T Club, 9 a.m. Social, 9:30 a.m. Cummings—Lafayette The speaker is John McFarlane, Assis- EMERGENCY Returns to France. We tant Director of Gardens and Grounds PREPAREDNESS all know the Marquis at the College of William & Mary. He de Lafayette fought in will share about the garden treasures at The Emergency Preparedness Volunteers the American the College as well as his experiences assist Ford’s Colony Security, Ford’s Revolutionary War. and insights about his favorite plants. Colony CERT and Project Maintenance But what happened April 16 and 17: Spring Workshop during storms, natural disasters and Doug Cummings when he returned to creating your own fairy garden.

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April 25: Historic Garden Week Tour Genealogy Club resources on fchoa. The schedule is as follows: and Luncheon. We will travel to Ginter org, under Clubs and Activities, are April 29 Gold Course at Golden Park Historic District in Richmond for a available to everyone, not just club Horseshoe tour, followed by lunch and shopping. members. They comprise listings of ref- May 13 Jamestown Course at May 12: Tablescapes and Treasures, erence books owned by club members Williamsburg National our “fun”raiser to benefit student schol- available for you to borrow; PowerPoint July 1 Kiskiack Golf Club arships to Nature Camp, open to all presentations of prior lectures; Tidewa- July 29 Colonial Heritage Ford’s Colony residents. ter Genealogy Society bus trip schedules August 19 Ford’s Colony Be part of the fun and join Garden to Washington, D.C. (DAR Library, September 23 The Williamsburg Club Club. We meet at the S&T Club on the National Archives, Library of Con- October 14 The Club at Viniterra second Wednesday of each month at 9 gress); and much more. November 4 Yorktown Course at a.m. for social time and refreshments; Finally, “Like” us on Facebook for Williamsburg National meeting and program begin at 9:30 updates to meetings, Tommy’s pointers a.m. You can sign up for upcoming for researchers, and more contempora- In some cases, with prior arrange- events, there is a door prize raffle, and neous information than that found on ments, 18 holes of golf may be avail- currently a Ways and Means prize raffle. our website. Currently, find out what’s able. The April outing email will be Joining is easy, just come to the General happening with Ancestry’s Family Tree distributed soon. Meeting with your $15 check or leave Maker, Findmypast.com’s partnership GDS utilizes a few different handi- a check at the John Pott Gate marked with FamilySearch International, and capping systems to insure everyone has “Attention: Vicki Trainor, Member- more. the opportunity to be recognized for ship.” April is also time for members their golf achievement. All communica- to renew dues. For more information tions for GDS are via email. If you are contact us at [email protected]. not receiving GDS information, please GOLFAROUND send your name(s) to gds-golf13@cox. net. GDS charges an annual family fee of Golfaround provides residents of all $7. These funds permit the supplement- ability levels the opportunity to play ing of prizes for each outing. Dues $7 area courses at a reasonable cost. Each should be sent to our Club Treasurer, event itself is non-competitive unless Chris Schwenker at 232 Westbury Hills you want to organize your own compe- Williamsburg VA 23188. Please make tition. checks payable to Chris. ) We try to accommodate groups who GDS needs a few folks to come would like to play together, or you can forward to help with the outings, please sign up as a single and we’ll place you in contact George Spalthoff at the above a group. If you want to stay informed of email. plans and signup arrangements, contact John Tinker at [email protected] to be added to the email distribution list. Look forward to seeing everyone out INTERMEDIATE there in 2018! BRIDGE

Intermediate Bridge Club was orga- nized to create a fun and competitive GOLF & DINE SOCIETY GENEALOGY CLUB game for better bridge players who want to continue improving their bidding /playing skills. This is not a Welcome Golfers! We have 8 dates for The Genealogy Club meets regularly at duplicate bridge game, in fact, we use outings scheduled, starting this month the S&T Club on the third Thursday of “Chicago” scoring. We ask anyone through November. The golf outings are the month at 7 p.m. Additionally, an who wishes to join us to use Modern open to all Ford’s Colony residents, Ancestry User’s Group meets at 10 a.m. Bridge bidding methods including weak their friends, and family. A typical also at the S&T Club. The next meeting 2s, transfers, stayman, and point outing will be 9 holes of golf and then on April 19. Join us at our general counts. dinner at the golf club. These outings meeting as Tommy Michaels speaks on We play Wednesdays and/or Thurs- are held on Sunday afternoons and the the subject of “Military records: what days at 1:30 p.m. at the S&T Club for golf will be played on different courses you can learn about your ancestor and about three hours. The cost is $1 for in the Williamsburg area. where to find them”. each session. We only play full tables, so

40 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ACTIVITIES once two tables are full then all others ing our student-athletes. For more infor- on April 5, at the S&T Club. Planning are on a first come first called to fill the mation or a registration form, contact has begun for a Club fall fieldtrip. next table. Any member who wishes [email protected]. Under consideration are the North to give a 10 to 15-minute tutorial on a Carolina Transportation Museum, the popular convention or play of a par- Altoona Railroad Museum, the B&O ticular hand should contact the hostess MAH JONGG Museum, the West Virginia Central and or chair a week ahead of time. Sign up MAVENS the Durbin and Greenbrier RR. Also, in the book on any day we are playing Ray Layburn will discuss the origins bridge or contact the host for the day. The Mah Jongg Mavens are an enthusi- and the construction of his model astic group of ladies who come together railroad. Following the meeting, the Hosts for Wednesdays: twice a week to indulge their love of members will visit Ray’s home to see the April 4 Sherry Schulze playing Mah Jongg. We play at the S&T operation of his layout. 443-676-9015 Club on Wednesday afternoons from 1 April 11 M.E. Merriss to 4 p.m., and again on Saturday from 757-258-5429 noon to 3:30 or 4 p.m. April 18 Jeanne Keller We play American Mah Jongg for 757-880-1409 points and only play hands that appear April 25 June Kime on the official 2017 National Mah 757-564-3233 Jongg League card. On Wednesdays, the player with the highest point total earns Hosts for Thursdays: the Mahj Queen crown for the week. April 5 Carole Forsten Saturdays are just for fun. New players At the March meeting, the members 757-564-8935 are always welcome. approved amendments to the Club’s April 12 Jay Applegate For information and to regis- Constitution and By-Laws. Following 757-741-8430 ter to play, contact Kim Krieger at the business session of the meeting, Tim April 19 Donna Whittaker [email protected], or just drop McSwain and Rick Munro discussed 757-585-2622 by. Happy Mahjing! design and construction of their rail- April 26 John Greene roads, which was followed by a visit to 757-741-8430 their respective layouts. MEN’S BIBLE We welcome anyone with an interest If interested in playing or have ques- STUDY in model railroading to come to the tions, contact Connie Daly at cmda- meeting. With over 60 members, we [email protected] or 757-345-0985, or have modelers of just about every scale. Donna Whittaker at donnacwhit@ In April, the Ford’s Colony Men’s Bible The Club meets at 7 p.m. at the S&T gmail.com or 757-585-2622. Study is continuing a study on the Club on the first Thursday of every Gospel of John, probably examining month, except July and August. For fur- chapters that deal with the early por- ther information, visit our club webpage tions of what the Christian Community LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL at fchoa.org, or contact Paul Cieurzo at just celebrated as Palm Sunday, Holy FAN CLUB 757-229-7067 or [email protected]. Week, and Easter. Come give us a try. Usually 6-10 men LHS welcomes anyone who wants to meet second and fourth Thursdays, 9:30 show support for the public high school am, at the S&T Club. We have a seri- MONDAY EVENING attended by Ford’s Colony children. Are ous, but enjoyable, study of the Bible. BEGINNERS BRIDGE you a past, present, or future Lafayette In April, the meeting dates are April 12 High School family? Do you want to and 26. For further information, email This group meets on the third Monday show our high schoolers we think they [email protected] or call evening of the month at the S&T Club are great? If so, we will be happy to 757-903-2793. We would like to see from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Join us if you have hear from you. Remember, you do not more Ford’s Colony men join us. recently learned to play bridge, or if have to have kids at LHS to be a Ram your game is “rusty” and you’re Fan. Email [email protected]. learning the new conventions. This is The Lafayette Athletic Booster Club non-competitive, fun bridge designed to MODEL develop confidence and skills for those is having its Annual Golf Tournament RAILROAD CLUB and Barbecue on May 6 at the Ford’s new to the game and those who haven’t Colony Country Club. There are oppor- played in a while. This is not a teaching tunities to play, sponsor and/or join us The next meeting of the Ford’s Colony session and players must know the for the dinner. Thank you for support- Model Railroad Club will be at 7 p.m. current rules of contract bridge. An

Talk of the Colony, April 2018 | 41 ACTIVITIES email invitation is sent to group players FordsColonyNewcomers.com. Join us! one week before each session to ask Dues are just $10 a year per person. who wants to play. You must sign up in NEWCOMERS advance each time you plan to attend so we can arrange the table count. Bring NEW RESIDENT $1 for prizes; $2 if it’s the first time Newcomers next Night Out is April 20 WELCOME COMMITTEE you’re attending. For more information at 6:45 p.m. at the S&T Club. We’ve all or to be added to the group email list, seen the results of the wonderful The goal of the New Resident Welcome contact Arlene Krupinski at ackrup28@ preservation work done on the buildings Committee is to welcome all new aol.com or Janie Chamberlain at in Colonial Williamsburg, but have you residents. Volunteers visit and provide a [email protected]. ever thought about what goes into packet of information on what is preserving and restoring these build- available within Ford’s Colony as well ings? Join us for “A New Way to Look as the greater Williamsburg area. Our MONDAY at Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic sole purpose is to impart information MORNING BRIDGE Area.” A look behind the scenes is about the many activities, clubs and fascinating: The architectural work in non-profit organizations available in the Join us Mondays at the S&T Club at discovering how the buildings were community. 9:15 a.m. for a lively morning of social constructed, the archeological investiga- If you’re a new resident who has not bridge. We play four rounds of six tion into what is original and what is been contacted yet, email, Paula Wahler hands with a different partner for each more recent, the search for materials or Jackie Speigel at newreswelcome@ round. This is not a class, and all levels and the special techniques required to gmail.com. We look forward to meeting of players are welcome. If you would faithfully restore the buildings. All of you! like to play, see the host information these secrets and more will be revealed below and call to reserve a place. The by our speaker, Matthew Webster, the host is responsible for arranging even Colonial Williamsburg Foundation tables of players, so sign up on Monday Director, Grainger Department of PICKLEBALL morning or call as soon as you can. If Architectural Preservation. you should find that you cannot play In May, join us on May 18, when In April we will play Monday, after all, let the host know right away so Newcomers will enjoy “An Evening Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at your place can be filled. The cost to play with George Mason.” Come and hear 9 or 10 a.m. as weather permits. Our is just $1 and cash prizes are awarded the story of this nation builder and afternoon hours will now be on to the top four scorers. For more then meet the man behind the character Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays at 3:30 information, contact chair y Boggio at (Joe Ziarko). If you are unfamiliar with p.m. until dark. The courts are always 757-603-6719 or [email protected]. George Mason, that’s what he wanted. He held a strong personal preference open for play if these hours do not meet for “happiness of independence and your schedule. Hosts: Players new to the game as well as April 2 Donna Whittaker blessings of a private station over the troubles and vexations of public ser- those with some experience are wel- [email protected] come. The group that plays is friendly, 757-585-2622 vice,” but his ability, intellect and sense of duty would repeatedly draw him into helpful, and has a lot of fun. April 9 Charley Skillman the center of the American Revolution. Stop by and watch or join us for a [email protected] Do you love Newcomers? Why not game. It’s a great way to get exercise, 757-258-4930 volunteer to help keep our club full of meet some new neighbors and enjoy the April 16 Judy Stein zip? Working on one of our commit- fresh air. If the group play times don’t [email protected] tees is a terrific way to meet people in fit your schedule, grab your paddles and 757-565-5285 our community and contribute your friends and head up whenever you can. April 23 Marshall Atkins ideas to our club. And it’s easy! For Email or call the contacts below to [email protected] more information about serving on our get your name on our distribution list. 757-564-4524 board, see one of our nominating com- We have a new app we are using to April 30 Carolyn Stowe mittee members at the next Night Out, communicate who can play at any given [email protected] or drop us a note at New.Friends@ time, as well as inform about club activ- 757-564-8550 FordsColonyNewcomers.com. ities. We send an email from FCPickle@ May 7 Maria Griffiths Newcomers welcomes all new resi- gmail.com a day before the scheduled [email protected] dents and property owners. Membership play. Please reply to all if you will be 757- 707-3304 information is available on the Newcom- there. Contact Bev Thomas at Bjtho- ers page of fchoa.org, under Clubs and [email protected] or 215-350-9762; Activities, or email us at Membership@ or Chuck Deschaine at chasde1313@ gmail.com or 757-707-9529.

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Hosts: April 12 Martha Payne ROCK/BLUES PILATES CLUB JAM GROUP [email protected] 757-570-3179

The Pilates Club meets Monday, We’re having a spring show on May 16 Judith Porter Wednesday, and Friday at 8:15 a.m. at from 7 to 9 p.m. on the pool deck at the [email protected] the CSB Exercise Studio. Contact Missy S&T Club (the pool will be closed). The 757-345-5463 at [email protected] with any show is free, and guests of all ages are questions. encour aged to attend. Bring your choice May 10 Bill Bunnell of beverage. No reservations are needed, [email protected] but table reservations are available for 757-206-1434 groups of five. Email Joe DiNuzzo to PINOCHLE CLUB reserve a table. (Note: If the weather Bob Bower isn’t good, the show will be held inside [email protected] Do you enjoy playing cards? Do you the S&T building.) 757-220-2442 like meeting new people? We would The Jam Band (stage name “Marsh love for you to join us for a few rounds Hawk”) brings together rock and blues of pinochle. Whether or not you are an musicians for pre-arranged jam sessions SILVER SNEAKERS® old hand or just learning we would love and performances. The group includes for you to join us. We play double deck singers, guitarists, keyboard players, pinochle every Thursday from 1 to 4:30 drummers, horn players and other Silver Sneakers® is designed to improve p.m. at the S&T Club. The rules have musicians interested in classic rock and well-being through fitness education never changed but a set of rules are blues, as well as some soft rock and involving strength training, balance and available to refresh old minds if you modern country music. All qualifying flexibility. The goal is to improve would like. musicians are welcome to guest-play or physical and mental health, minimize If you would like to know more sing. The band also has acoustic sessions age-related physical degeneration and about the Pinochle Club or try us and theme nights from time to time. improve cardiovascular endurance, mus- out, contact Ralph Johnson at 757- Email your interest to Joe DiNuzzo at cular strength, flexibility, agility, balance 345-0806 or [email protected] or [email protected]. and coordination. George Lockett at 757-258-9312 or Exercises are performed while either [email protected]. seated on a chair or standing. Weights, stretch bands and a ball are provided. ROUND ROBIN BRIDGE Participants must wear sneakers and clothing appropriate for exercising. RC SAILING CLUB Also, bring a bottle of water to drink Round Robin Bridge welcomes any throughout the session. bridge player who would like to join us We meet at the CSB Exercise Studio The Radio Control Model Sailing Club at the S&T Club at 6:45 p.m. on the and offer two different sessions both is going to have its “Season Opener” on second Thursday of each month. We on Tuesday and Thursday. The first Saturday, April 7 at the Williamsburg play five rounds, four hands each, for a session runs from 11 a.m. to noon. The West pond. Come down and enjoy the total of 20 hands of casual “Chicago- second session runs from 12:30 to 1:30 boats, learn about RC sailing and even scoring.” We start off our season with p.m. Both sessions are open to men and sail yourself! We’ll have all the info you a fee of $20, of which $15 goes toward women. You may sign up for either the need to get started if interested and will the end-of-year prizes and $5 goes 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. class. be conducting some races for you to towards the expenses for the year. Our fully qualified Silver Sneakers enjoy. The RC Model Sailing Club Monthly scores will count toward the Flex Instructor is Sonya Thomas who is meets at the pond on Wednesdays and yearly cash awards awarded at the June also trained in First Aid, CPR and AED. Saturdays beginning at 10:30 a.m. and banquet dinner to be held at Ford’s Contact Sonya at 757-254-4917 to will sail to noon. We sail the Dragon Colony Country Club. Contact Ida register for the class. For general infor- Force 65 and Dragon Flite 95 model McNamara at 757-645-3763 or mation about the class, contact sailing boats, easy to learn, fun to sail! [email protected] if interested in Harlene Barton at 757-259-0424 or Any questions, contact John Cryer playing or you have any questions. [email protected]. at [email protected] or Rob Yates at Contact the host if you can or cannot [email protected]. play.

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Solitaire attendance. Followed by lunch third Thursday of each month. Join at the Museum’s Amuse Restaurant, the us by contacting Joan Emerson, presi- SOFTBALL LEAGUE day proved memorable. dent, 757-229-4703 or joan.emerson@ We will be attending the matinee yahoo.com for addition information. performance of Lafayette High School’s Anne Waas, treasurer, 757-258-3393 or Opening Day for our 2018 spring Spring Musical, Saturday, April 21 at [email protected], accepts annual dues season will be at 11 a.m. on April 7. 2 p.m. The show is “Mary Poppins” of $8. Ford’s Colony Softball is a co-ed, with tickets priced at $10 per person. slow-pitch, recreational softball group. Prior to the performance, a 12 p.m. We play pick-up games Saturday lunch at the popular Tuscany Restau- SWIM TEAM mornings at the Westbury Park recre- rant is reserved. Notify Joan Emerson ational area. Our split regular season at [email protected] or goes from April through June and again 757-229-4703 by April 13 if you wish from September through November. to attend. Calling all Ford’s Colony Swim Team New members and guest players are The April 19 dinner is scheduled Killer Whales! Registration for the 2018 always welcome. at Murdoch’s for 6 p.m. Barbara Post summer swwim season is quickly Contact Joe DiNuzzo at softball. accepts reservations, 661-373-2986 or approaching. All registration will be [email protected] for more information [email protected] by April 15. done online this year. Keep an eye out and to sign up. On May 8, the destination is Toano for the registration link on TeamApp, for a tour of the fun and informative our website fordscolonyswimteam. Fox Wire Alpaca Farm, store/boutique teamapp.com, or under Clubs and Activities at fchoa.org. Join us for a SOLITAIRES and lunch at a local restaurant. Final details are pending. Killer Whales Season Kickoff May 26 at Spring is here and milder weather the Westbury Pool from 3 p.m. to close. Coordinated by Joan Emerson and Kim enhances the shared festivities and Everyone is welcome to join us! We will Humphrey, the Virginia Museum of functions of Solitaires. We are a social, swim, grill out and exchange informa- Fine Art’s Terracotta Army Exhibit in singles group participating in monthly tion on the summer swim season ahead. early March experienced a great outings in combination with dinner the This is the perfect chance to come and ask questions, reconnect with old friends and teammates and meet new families joining the team this summer. The fi rst day of practice will be May 29. Practice will take place after school until we move to morning practice on June 18. For more information on the Killer Whales Swim Team, visit our website at fordscolonyswimteam.teamapp.com, or contact Kelly Arne at kellyarne.fcst@ gmail.com or 757-759-0895.

TAI CHI

Tai Chi will continue studying move- ments of Form 40 (14-20). Tai Chi will resume movements (21-30) through May 23. All participants are reminded Mares to wear loose fi tting clothing and fl at soled shoes. The cost for all participants Exterminating is minimal. We Offer Solutions Contact Elmer May, President at For a free inspection, 757-259-9905; Linda Thomson, Vice President at 757-229-3195 or Susan call (757) 868-4898 Deane, Treasurer at 757-849-2405 with www.maresexterminating.com any questions.

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Who knew? Did you know that Jack Wagner and their talented perform- there are 8 tennis clubs in our area? The ers. There’s nothing to compare with TAKE CHARGE FITNESS leaders of these clubs met in January to Broadway. discuss common interests and interclub The show begins at 7:30 p.m., seat- activities. One of the first initiatives is a ing is cabaret-style, BYOB. See Page 34 Would you like to start your day off series of Ladies Interclub events which for more details. with a little fun? Maybe moving to will run from April 11 through May 23. The Theater club meets monthly on energetic music, laughing with friends, Contact Tina Brook at tbrooks9100@ the second Friday of the month. The and participating in lively conversation gmail.com or 434-989-1903 for details. annual dues are $10, which allows you might be just the answer you are Mixer with Governor’s Land: A to attend all shows for free. looking for. If you think this sounds mixer hosted by Governor’s Land (Two Contact [email protected] if intriguing, check out our new group, Rivers) is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on interested in joining, reserving a table Take Charge Fitness at the CSB Exercise April 21. Sign up with Mo Costantino for an event, or if you have questions. Studio on Tuesday and/or Thursday at [email protected] by April 11– 9 mornings from 8 to 9 a.m. TCF is an men and 9 women are needed for this exercise class focusing on low impact event. TRAILBLAZERS aerobic conditioning, balance, coordina- Tennis Clinics: Free tennis clinics will tion, agility, flexibility/stretching, and be held on May 7 and May 21 for any muscular strength. Ford’s Colony resident who is new to We invite you to join us April 9 at 7 p.m. Whether you would like to commit tennis or a past player who wishes to at the S&T Club. Our guest speaker will to a full session (8 classes/4 weeks for return to the courts. You do not need to be Adrienne Frank, the President of the $40) or drop in when convenient for be a Tennis Club member to participate. Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virgin- $7.50 per class, everyone is invited. All Advanced tennis clinics will be offered ia Master Naturalists who has been you need to participate is a set of light to all Tennis Club members on April 10 learning about butterflies for the last 10 free weights, band, mat, and a positive and April 12. Contact Nancy Marsh at years by participating in butterfly counts attitude. Without a doubt, you will 757-258-0164 or [email protected] for and collecting data on local butterflies. leave feeling energized and ready to face details on both programs. Surprisingly, the Williamsburg Area is the day! Interested in joining the Tennis Club? home to more than 90 species of but- Angie Moore-Lobach is the owner/ Check out the Tennis Club website terflies, and recently local experts have trainer of TCF. Angie is a certified per- (accessible through the HOA website) found species not previously record- sonal trainer and group exercise instruc- where you will find links to our monthly ed. This presentation will help you to tor who has recently opened her own calendar of events, our Racketeer Pro- distinguish physical characteristics and personal training and group exercise gram for new/returning tennis players, behavior. business. If you have questions or would a photo album of club activities and like more information about the class or other items of interest. Or contact our personal training, Angie can be con- Membership Director, Maurice Nestor tacted at 757-869-4571 or lobach13@ at [email protected] or 757-503-5800. yahoo.com or Joan Emerson at 757- 229-4703 or [email protected].

TENNIS CLUB

Annual Tennis Club Meeting: The FC Tennis Club met with leaders from 7 other Annual Tennis Club meeting was held area clubs to discuss Interclub activities. March 24. Proposed by-law changes Photo by Pam Neuhaus Appalachian Brown butterfly were approved and new officers were Submitted by Adrienne Frank elected to open Board positions. The Adult butterflies find nectar on a 2018-2019 Board members consist of THEATRE CLUB variety of flowering plants and lay their Nancy Marsh, Gary Reutter, Maurice eggs in trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses Nestor, Stuart Seaton, Tina Brooks, or sedges. Tom Duke, Helen Greco, Pam Neuhaus, Come to the S&T Club April 13 for the If you understand a little bit about Larry Zensinger, Mo Costantino and opening of “Happiness is a Broadway behavior, habitats, and associations Gil Sydell. In addition, Woody Ruther- Musical” and you too can step back with plants, you can attract butterflies ford is serving as a Director-at-Large for into paradise with Marsha Allen and to your yard and help to preserve their special projects.

Talk of the Colony, April 2018 | 45 ACTIVITIES habitat. The presentation will give you a Our closing session on May 1 will few observation, attraction, and preser- feature a lovely brunch and reflections vation strategies and provide you with VOLUNTEERS on God’s work in our lives. New friends national and local resources. FOR EDUCATION are always welcome. It might be a great Prince Butler will outline our Spring time to experience this group with the Adventure Outings. We’ll have our An award-winning program recognized possibility of joining us next fall, after usual drinks and snacks and collect the by the WJCC community for several a summer break, when we will begin a annual $5 dues from our members. We years, this program focuses on making a new year of study. again remind you that you don’t have difference in the lives of students attend- We hope to see you soon. Questions? to belong to Trailblazers to come to our ing the WJCC public schools. Residents Contact Stephi at 757-291-4888 or meetings. Everyone is welcome. volunteer to tutor students with read- [email protected] ing, math, science and other required subjects. As a volunteer tutor, you must offer a minimum of one hour per week WOODWORKERS to as many hours as you would like. No previous experience as an educator is required. WJCC teachers and subject During our March meeting, Jared Job specialists will provide an orientation discussed how he delicately carved two to the school, training and on-going Chippendale mirrors. His carving skills assistance. were evident throughout this beautiful Eastern Tiger Butterfly, the state butterfly and Each volunteer is partnered with a project. symbol of the Master Naturalists teacher who assigns a child or a group At our April 11 meeting, one of our Submitted by Adrienne Frank of children who needs additional woodworkers is going to describe how attention that will help them on their he made a filing cabinet look like a tree way to learning success. Volunteers stump or a tree stump into a filing cabi- TRAVEL CLUB for Education is a valued community net. Come and find out which. partner because of the enriched learning Anyone interested in joining the FC experience our residents provide for the Woodworkers Club should email Ralph Here are some of our upcoming trips: students. Spohn at [email protected]. April 17: Join us on our visit to For further information on becom- Maymont and enjoy a delightful guided ing a Volunteer for Education, contact tour around the mansion followed Muriel Slaughter at 757-221-8232 or by an informal walk through their [email protected]. YOGA gorgeous garden. Lunch is at the charming John Marshall Hotel. It is $70/pp. Contact Linda Gustafson The following classes are being offered: WOMEN’S Yoga for Osteoporosis. This class [email protected] or Muriel BIBLE STUDY Ashley [email protected] is held on Mondays from 5:15 to April 24: Visit Cuba vicariously at 6 p.m. for all people wishing to build Happy Easter! Due to the Easter the Swim and Tennis Club at 7 p.m. as their bone mineral density through holiday, Women’s Bible Study will take Ray Smiley shares his exciting cruise to yoga. Students will be taught and will a one-week break and will NOT meet Cuba with pictures as well. He will fill practice a 12-minute easily accessible on April 3. However, beginning April 10 us in with details of the rediscovered routine that should be practiced daily. we will again gather at the S&T Club island. Not only will we hear about Get your dose of yoga taught by a from 9:30 to 11 a.m. as we continue our Havana but also about a specially sanc- teacher certified in the method. theme for this year, “Reflections of the tioned trip. You do not want to miss Yoga for Everybody. Our Tuesday Master.” this exciting evening. and Thursday morning yoga classes During the last four weeks of our May 22: Save this date for our are from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Emphasis study year, we will focus on post-Eas- Annual Meeting and dinner. Details are of our work is on alignment, muscle ter reflections of Jesus concerning His being planned. It will draw the curtain strength, bone strength and balance. mission, His future reign of justice and on this current board and install new All classes are held in the Exercise peace, His eternal glory, and His work officers. We also have an important vote Studio in the CSB. All classes are pay- in our lives. These are powerful lessons on changing our by-laws. Our May able by a suggested donation amount of that point us to our future with Him. meeting is always a wonderful time to $7-10/class. In April, there will be NO It’s not too late to join us to acquaint close our season, so you do not want yoga classes on April 2, 3 and 5. yourself with this wonderful group of to miss it. Contact Muriel Ashley Information? Contact Tricia at women who enjoy warm fellowship [email protected]. [email protected]. while studying the Bible.

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