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CTHE OFFICIALOLONY MAGAZINE OF THE FORD’S COLONY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Back to School, Back to Basics The Foundation of Ford’s Colony p. 3 Cultivating Community Spirit p. 4 Volunteers for Education p. 8 TALK OF THE COLONY

FCHOA MANAGEMENT & SERVICES CONTACTS Administration �� 757-258-4230 fax: 757-258-4065 Board of Directors Meetings [email protected] General Manager �� Drew Mulhare 9/27/2016 – 9:30 a.m. 9/29/2016 – 2 p.m. Assistant General Manager �� Sally Walls Work Session Regular Meeting Project Maintenance Manager ��Ryan Lee Owner Services Coordinator �� Audrey Miller BOD Agenda and Minutes are available at fchoa.org Bookkeeping Administration �� Jo Lilley Administrative Assistant �� Jenny Holland Administrative Assistant ��Denise Sears ARC Manager �� Lynn Combs Recreation �� 757-258-4270 COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Chris Schwenker, Activities & Recreation Manager Activities Committee 9/2/2016 9 a.m. S&T Security �� 757-258-4080 Communications Committee 9/7/2016 9 a.m. CSB-B Deb Brown, Chief of Security �� 757-258-4230 Facilities Committee 9/15/2016 10 a.m. CSB-A BOARD OF DIRECTORS President ��Charlie Ohlinger Finance Committee 9/26/2016 2 p.m. CSB-B [email protected] 757-229-7568 Roads & Project Maintenance 9/21/2016 3 p.m. CSB-B Vice President ��Mark Mathews [email protected] 757-206-1073 Security Committee 9/13/2016 3:30 p.m. CSB-B Treasurer ��George Spalthoff Strategic Planning Committee 9/12/2016 3:30 p.m. CSB-B [email protected] 757-258-2467 Secretary ��Pete Peterik Technology Committee 9/7/2016 4 p.m. S&T [email protected] 757-345-0136 Director-at-Large ��Steve Riddle Volunteer Management 9/14/2016 2 p.m. CSB-B [email protected] 757-206-1181 Director-at-Large ��Bill Brenner The Nominating Committee and Covenants Committee do not hold regularly scheduled [email protected] 757-784-5744 Director-at-Large �� Bill Hever monthly meetings. The committee meeting schedule can be verified atfchoa.org . S&T is [email protected] 757-221-7119 Swim and Tennis Club; CSB is Community Services Building. STANDING COMMITTEES Activities Committee ��Debbie Abrams [email protected] 757-603-6630 Architectural Review Committee �� Rick Boye [email protected] 757-220-8852 Communications Committee �� Barb Plate ARC August 2016 [email protected] 757-345-2438 Covenants Committee ��Tim Runyan Completed [email protected] 757-345-2610 Single Family 2,418 ARC Submission Facilities Committee ��Bruce Landefeld Townhomes 80 All construction, including additions and modifications to [email protected] 757-229-0637 existing structures, must be approved by the Architectur- Finance Committee �� Don Lehman Eaglescliffe Condos 24 al Review Committee. Submission forms and guidelines [email protected] 757-603-6210 Total: 2,522 are available at the Community Services Office, as well as Nominating Committee �� Norm Beal on the fchoa.org website. Property owners may view any [email protected] 757-565-3367 Under Construction 64 house or site plan on file with the ARC at the Community Roads and Project Maintenance ��Bob Moeller Services Office. The agenda for new construction and [email protected] 757-206-1276 Applications YTD: 28 confirmation of meetings will be posted on thefchoa.org Security Committee ��Ray Van Cott website (under Association, ARC tabs). The ARC meets [email protected] 757-565-1750 on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. in the CSB on an as-needed Strategic Planning ��Rick Beers New Starts basis. [email protected] 585-474-2537 Homesite 48/Section 30 - 228 Hurlston Technology �� Andy Hutchinson Wayne Harbin Builder When You Sell Your House. A Virginia-mandated HOA [email protected] 757-229-4956 home compliance report must be provided to the Volunteer Management...... Bob Mandala Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Palmer buyer. Refer to the ARC webpage for more information. [email protected] 757-345-6530

The Talk of the Colony is the official monthly magazine Homesite 21/Section 33 - 204 published by the Ford’s Colony at Williamsburg Homeowners Brickhampton Association. © 2016 TOC. Any commercial use of material in this magazine, in part or in whole, without the expressed Wayne Harbin Builder written consent of the FCHOA, is strictly prohibited. All names, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hylinski emails, and phone numbers in this magazine are provided by the contributors and may be used in any communication of the FCHOA. Submit articles for publication to Jenny Holland at jholland@ fchoa.net and to [email protected]. Submissions to the Activities section are due the 10th of the month preceding publication; all other material is due by the 5th. Copy is subject to approval, editing, and use by the Communications PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS Jim Goodridge, Jill Rich, Jan Emmons, Jim Bowers, Frank Ruth, Committee. Jan York, Elizabeth Maslen, Eileen Cummings, Ted Hanson, Tom Thompson, Barb Plate Articles and advertisements printed here within do not imply any endorsement by the Homeowners Association or Cover Photo by Jim Goodridge, JPG Photo Events Realtec Community Services. RESIDENT CONCERNS Any resident with a community maintenance concern should go to fchoa.org and click on Report Maintenance Issue or call RCS at 757-258-4230. Your message will be logged in and the AD REQUIREMENTS concern will be tracked to its resolution. Resolution File formats To reserve space, call Jenny Type and line art—600 dpi at 100% printed size PDF or JPEG Holland or Jo Lilley, Advertising Photos—300 pixels per inch at 100% printed size (maximum quality) Managers—757-258-4230. fchoa.org Printed on recycled paper

2 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg /fordscolonyliving FROM THE BOARD Volunteering: The Foundation Of Ford’s Colony

expectancy of our buildings and struc- ground in horticulture, I was able to BILL HEVER tures. They also determine the viability contribute to the discussions on how FCHOA of our assets and their best use to meet to improve the appearance of the Director-at-Large community needs. Meanwhile, the Colony. In both instances, I met new Security Committee is currently evalu- people with varied backgrounds and ating our aging security access system. viewpoints who wanted to make a dif- After benchmarking other associations ference. I established new friendships and analyzing the costs and benefits of and found it very rewarding. a new system, they are recommending September is a significant month as When it comes to the governance significant changes that will require many of the committee appointments of the Ford’s Colony Homeowners further review and staged implementa- terminate at year-end. You’ll begin Association, there is an unquestion- tion along with controlled expense. to see notifications and may even be able need for volunteers. We couldn’t Collectively, all of these items are personally contacted. The Nominating hold our assessments in check nor beyond the time and expertise of the Committee works from a database of address HOA requirements without FCHOA Board. The suggestions, potential candidates and does its best the work of those who serve on the 12 analysis, discussions and recommen- to ensure that a wide variety of candi- committees and two subcommittees dations of the 12 committees make dates are contacted. However, anyone that support the governance of the the community work. As a result, interested can fill out a volunteer form FCHOA Board. The Board, in turn, leveraging volunteer resources enables on the FCHOA.org website. has the responsibility to maintain us to operate at a lower cost than our There is a wide range of opportu- the Colony within the bounds of the neighboring communities. nities within Ford’s Colony that could budget, which undergoes a rigorous use your expertise and assistance. If review and approval process. one of the clubs interests you, reach However, the budget is a plan, and AN OPEN INVITATION out to learn more. You may be sur- things rarely go exactly according to All the meetings of our governance prised at their quick response. If one plan. From roads and walkways to committees are open to Ford’s Colony of the FCHOA committees or sub- facilities and drainage, unexpected residents. In fact, state law requires committees is intriguing to you, follow maintenance needs arise, and those that the meetings be publicized and the link on the Ford’s Colony website that impact safety and operational open. Meeting times and locations are home page to submit your interests efficiency must take precedent. To published monthly in the Talk of the and background. mitigate these unanticipated issues, the Colony and posted on the FCHOA. On behalf of the Board, many Board depends on the investigation, org website. You’re welcome to attend thanks to all the community volun- analysis, and recommendations of to see how these committees oper- teers for making this a special place. the supporting committees. All major ate. If you have an inquiry about the Whether serving in the HOA gover- assets are on a multi-year schedule for agenda for any upcoming committee nance structure, an activity club, or maintenance, upgrading or replace- meeting, you’re invited to contact the any greater Williamsburg group, your ment. This enables the Board to chairperson. Attending these meetings efforts are much appreciated. manage the budget and adjust spend- can give you a perspective on the work ing. The committees also review these done by these committees, help you plans and make adjustments based on evaluate your interest, and see where hard facts. you might add value. The Roads and Projects Personally, I was on the Roads Maintenance Committee, for example, and Projects Maintenance Committee annually walks the roads scheduled without any background in roads, for repair in the next budget year to lighting, landscaping or drainage. determine which repairs are essential However, I was able to contribute in or can be deferred, potentially saving other ways, such as assessing how the community thousands of dol- best to allocate our limited resources. lars. The Facilities Committee has a As a liaison to the Landscape Design Give Back, Gain More! Visit FCHOA.org to learn more. multi-year plan for the repairs and life Subcommittee without any back-

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 3 FCHOA MANAGER Cultivating Community Spirit

ing activities, and giving back their time Services if we can assist you in this and talents. volunteer process. Most of us moved here with Community spirit is actively caring DREW MULHARE, our primary friends being from our about each other and where and how PCAM® workplace and perhaps our children’s we live. It’s about our lifestyle, and it FCHOA Manager network. Once here, however, we’ve is because of you. Thank you to all our made new friends as we’ve come volunteers, past and present. We value together to share common interests. your energy and enthusiasm. And if I often say that a developer creates a Our time residing in Ford’s Colony you’re a newcomer, we extend a special project, but residents create a com- is often longer than any other place invitation to join the governance in our munity. That’s certainly the case in we’ve lived. And here, we own more committees and become a unique part Ford’s Colony. Recognized for being than our homes. We own a stake in a of this incredible community. the Number One Master Plan in the community that is run by us, for us. United States as well as a recipient Editor’s Note: Ford’s Colony is one of five of the Take Pride in America Award, Calling All Volunteers! case studies noted in Best Practices: Com- Ford’s Colony has earned numerous Just as September marks the begin- munity Harmony and Spirit published by the environmental, golf, landscape, and ning of the new school year, it’s also Community Associations Institute’s Founda- architectural awards. In addition, our the start of preparing for our upcom- tion for Community Association Research. community has been listed in several ing year of programs and activities. You can view the case study at cairf.org. publications among the Top 50 and The Board of Directors and Standing Top 100 best places to live. Committees have begun the plan- Still, while Ford’s Colony is an ning and budget processes. They are attractive place to be, it’s the lifestyle also looking ahead in anticipation that becomes “the hook” for those who of filling vacancies being left by live here. Opportunities to support our volunteers who will be completing CURB APPEAL: self-governed community and partici- their terms of service. These terms AN IMPORTANT REMINDER pate in a wide array of activities, clubs are staggered so that new volunteers and special interests foster a strong have the benefit of working with Architectural Review Committee (ARC) sense of engagement and commitment. experienced members. This means standards ensure that our community Indeed, the active involvement of our that each year we have openings to always puts its best face forward. volunteers takes the concept of living in fill. If you’ve considered exploring Exterior standards include grilles in Ford’s Colony to a deeper level. Many volunteer opportunities in the Colony, all windows and doors and refreshing here have said that, from the moment now is a perfect time. Simply fill out the stain or paint for mailbox posts, they first drove through Ford’s Colony, or update the Volunteer Application roof vent pipes, fences, and deck they knew they’d made the right choice. Form on the fchoa.org website (see railings. If you’re selling your home, What’s even more interesting, though, Association>Volunteer Info). Check ask your Realtor about a compliance is that they say they had no idea how out the calls for volunteers in the inspection or call Community Services much more they’d come to love it here What’s Happening in Ford’s Colony at 757-258-4230 for a complimentary until after meeting their neighbors, join- e-newsletter. Call or email Community preliminary inspection. Holistic Day Spa 757-945-1299 Class A Contractor $10 Off* VA Lic. 2705 139166A First Visit with this Ad

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ACTIVITIES MAINTENANCE SECURITY Chris Schwenker, Ryan Lee, Chief Deb Brown, ® CMCA® CMCA®, PCAM® CMCA , SCOP

FALL ACTIVITY PAVING THE WAY KEEPING COLONY AND FLU SHOTS A frequent question I receive from ACCESS SECURE The summer season wraps up with the residents is “When will my road be It’s the Security Department’s policy Westbury Pool closing on Labor Day. paved?” and the follow-up question to have a record of all non-resident The Swim & Tennis pool will remain of “How do you determine which visitors, guests, contractors, and open on weekends from 10 a.m. until roads to pave?” The Roads and Project service providers who enter Ford’s 6 p.m. through the end of September Maintenance (RPM) Committee and Colony. Unauthorized access due to if temperatures are high enough for RCS use the Capital Reserve Study as tailgating occurs at an electronic gate adequate pool use. Swim Club mem- a guideline to determine which of our when a second vehicle follows closely bers may swim on weekdays at the 50 miles of roadway to pave each year. and quickly behind a gate card holder’s S&T provided they fill out the required Inspections are performed on roads vehicle as it passes through the gate. forms and obey the rules. Thank you that are projected to need paving the Sometimes this is actually purposely ahead of time for doing both. following year, roads that are three to done by residents for convenience of As school gets underway, we will four years out in the Study, and other guest entry. Gate card holders who continue to collect school supplies until roads that we have concerns about. circumvent the system and allow September 9. The boxes are in the S&T In August, RCS and RPM reviewed non-registered vehicles through an Club foyer and Community Services 19 sections of roadway. The roads were unstaffed gate can have their gate card Building for the remaining drop-offs. graded using the Pavement Condition privileges revoked. It is important that September is the time when we all Index (PCI), a metric grading system visitors proceed through the John Pott get back to our typical schedules. The used by VDOT. Comparisons to a prior or Manchester guardhouse entrances clubs and groups will be returning year’s PCI grade help determine how for their entry. to the S&T after taking the summer well a road is holding up. The decision Tailgating also occurs in an off. Our increased activities produce about which roads will be overlaid unplanned manner. If you happen to increased opportunities to run next year will be made during the 2017 have a vehicle tailgate you through across the flu virus. Protect yourself budget process, which runs through a gate, please notify the John Pott and your family by getting your flu early November. Achieving the bal- guardhouse and inform them of the shots right here in Ford’s Colony. ance between having our roads in the gate and time at which it occurred. Shots will be administered in the best shape possible and being fiscally Doing so when you arrive to your Lobby Room at the S&T Club by responsible is the goal. Deferring roads residence safely is ideal. The Security Certified Immunizer Michael Kammer, that are not yet in need of paving saves staff can identify the vehicle license Registered Pharmacist of the Farm the HOA money often due to paving plate through recorded surveillance and Fresh/Supervalu Pharmacies. Insurance technique evolution. The FCHOA take appropriate action to follow up coverage for the shots will be processed volunteers and RCS work together with the vehicle owner to prevent this at the time of service, so please bring to implement the appropriate paving activity in the future. your insurance card with you. techniques at the appropriate time at a Thank you in advance for your reasonable price. assistance in reducing the occurrences FLU SHOTS: of this unauthorized entry. September 27, 3 to 7 p.m. October 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 5 COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR Oh, Happy Days!

We are about to embark on what many routine, we can return to other favor- consider to be the best season of the ites: getting back to a regular schedule year. It’s time to enjoy cooler evenings of social events or club meetings; BARB PLATE when a second glass of iced tea or wine buying theater tickets for that show Communications Chair on the back porch just makes the day you’ve been dying to see, or planning special. We can look forward to seeing a vacation, knowing it will be mostly the leaves turning, and venture out on a adults in the museums and restaurants. back-road drive to savor the palette of In this issue, we highlight volun- We Rise By fall colors. teerism and especially how our Ford’s At a first glimpse of the September Colony Volunteers for Education have Lifting Others calendar, many look forward to Labor been recognized for their efforts to serve — Robert Ingersoll Day as one of those red-letter days for in the community (see page 8). a variety of reasons. It might be an Our high school students have also opportunity to have a family picnic, benefitted from the involvement of a beachfront barbeque, or take the Ford’s Colony residents. The Lafayette last trip to some big attraction such Booster Club, under the leadership of GREEN TIP as Busch Gardens. And for many, it’s Kathy Woollum, president, and Kristan like starting a new calendar year—the Holm, treasurer, Kim Osborne and Before the school year! College students have other booster parents, recently brought nights become already packed up the crates and the need for additional gym space to much longer bags of dorm or apartment supplies, the WJCC School Board. As a result of and the and by now, parents have gotten that this effort, the Board has plans for an temperatures call—“Can you send me the box I left addition in the near future. much cooler, in my closet?” Opportunities are plentiful to get now is a For families with younger students, involved in a service organization good time to take stock of any the supply lists have been checked off, or interest group. Check out the energy deficiencies you may and backpacks have been stuffed with ACTIVITIES section starting on page have in your home. You can do all the necessities. But of course, there 34 for Colony service groups and clubs, a home energy audit yourself or will be the last-minute trip to the office and see page 15 for a list of many area have one done professionally. supply store for that special box of organizations. Now is the time to try Check out the Go Green markers or a particular kind of folder something you’ve always wanted to do. webpages on the Ford’s Colony or notebook that a teacher has insisted website (fchoa.org>Go Green every kid have. (I know, because I might Comments about Talk of the Introduction>Conservation) to have been that teacher!) Colony? Email us at toceditorial@ view “Home Energy Audits.” For those of us who are past the gmail.com. school year calendar dictating our

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6 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg FCHOA COMMITTEES Residents Survey: The First Step Toward the Five-Year Plan

so much more. It is all about helping RICK BEERS your HOA determine what we want to Chair, FCHOA be over the next five years. Strategic Planning The goal in obtaining this informa- Committee tion is to help Ford’s Colony continue to realize its vision of being “the preferred residential community in the greater Williamsburg area, attracting families and individuals of all ages In about a year, the Ford’s Colony who value an active, involved lifestyle Homeowners Association is due to in a gracious living environment.” All create an updated Five-Year Strate- During 2016 we are collecting a individual input will be aggregated, gic Plan. For those unfamiliar with wide variety of information which anonymously summarized, used in our strategic planning, it is a structured will enable us to prepare a “Situation strategic planning efforts, and shared process that large organizations use to Assessment” in early 2017, to be with the FCHOA Board of Directors determine what they want to be over followed soon by the creation of the and select standing committees. the next five years and how to best get Strategic Plan itself. An absolutely More information will be coming there. The FCHOA Strategic Planning vital task for us in 2016 will be the to you soon about this important Committee is tasked with the responsi- Residents Satisfaction Survey, to be survey. When it comes time, I urge you bility of the strategic planning process administered during October this year. to participate. on behalf and with the approval of the I cannot emphasize enough its impor- FCHOA Board of Directors. tance; yes, it’s about satisfaction, but

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Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 7 NEWS AND FEATURES

FORD’S COLONY VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION BY SUE MCSWAIN illiamsburg/JCC School District’s WVolunteer Organization of the Year … Matoaka Elementary School’s Volunteer Organization of the Year … Rawls Byrd Elementary School Volunteer Organization of the Year! Clearly, the Ford’s Colony Volunteers for Education team has been awarded for their efforts in more ways than one. This group of roughly 35 volunteers couldn’t be prouder nor could they feel a stronger sense of giving back to the community while impacting the life of a child. For the past seven years, Muriel Slaughter has assumed the role of director of the Ford’s Colony Volunteers for Education (VFE). Muriel has always given back to her community; she has been volunteering since she was a young teen. This particular volunteer role, however, is particularly rewarding to Muriel as she gets the opportunity to work with children and see them blossom. The VFE team provides tutoring to students of all ages with a focus on elementary school students. As the school year approaches, Muriel Destiney Harris, Matoaka Elementary School counselor, with volunteers Peggy meets with representatives from the Meyers, John Zivica, Lin Rosania, Ralph Spohn, Pat Archer, John Barone and school district and individual schools some of their students. to determine the need for tutors in the Photo by Jim Goodridge, JPG Photo Events coming school year. The need is great; some schools so value the work of Training and ongoing assistance are reward, though, belies the amount of VFE, they would welcome a volunteer provided and volunteers need not be time spent. According to Muriel, you for each and every student. Children professional educators; volunteers see “WOW moments” all the time. who need help with reading, math, and have backgrounds in a variety of fields “That’s when you know you’ve done critical thinking, including AP students, including law, health care, and science. something to improve somebody else’s are paired with a volunteer based on Volunteers can spend as little as an life.” the volunteer’s background and talent. hour a week with two students. The If you would like to improve a child’s life, email Muriel at mslaugh- [email protected] or call her at 757- 221-8232. She’s sure to find you a spot.

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8 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VOLUNTEER VIEW

SEVENTEEN YEARS A VOLUNTEER BY DOUG CUMMINGS

ileen and I moved from New Jersey being Grandpa. But the best is just the Eto Ford’s Colony in 1998, and one regular folks from all over the country of the first things we did was enlist as and the world who are interested in volunteers at Colonial National Histor- learning more about what happened ical Park. We had visited many national right here in our area. I have developed parks on many vacations, always had such respect for our National Park a great time, and met so many dedicat- rangers who know so much but are ed volunteers around the country. We always looking for more information had decided that when we retired we on a subject on which they are already would do the same thing. Eileen chose experts, so that they can share with Historic Jamestown, and I chose the visitors. Yorktown battlefield. It’s been over 17 In 2010, I decided to expand a bit years, and it’s hard to believe I’m still and share what I had learned with the there. Christopher Wren Association. I started I began at the information desk at Photo by Eileen Cummings with a three-week class on the Battle of Yorktown, and found I really had to Yorktown and over the last six years bone up on my Revolutionary War ranger suggested I develop a walking have expanded to include classes on history. The questions were endless. tour for the battlefield. Many of Washington, the Revolution, and John What I discovered was Americans the rangers have their own tours, and Abigail Adams. Somehow word know a lot about Civil War history each one personalized, so I began to got out, and I have since addressed the but not as much about the American develop my own. In 2005 I began to Sons of the American Revolution twice, Revolution. Park rangers will tell give a 45-minute walking tour on the the Presbyterian Men’s Group, the you that at Civil War sites, like siege line surrounding the battlefield, Methodist Men’s Group, the Kingsmill Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Antietam, and it proved to be popular. And so Men’s Lunch Group and our own and Shiloh, you may be talking to folks I’ve been doing it once a week for Friends and Neighbors. Early in life I who know a lot more about a little the last 11 years. I’ve since added a thought I would teach, and it only took bit than you do. Many people know 45-minute walking tour into the town me to about age 70 to actually do it, exactly where their ancestors were and of Yorktown, talking about the town as and it has been very rewarding. what they were doing at any given a tobacco port, the marvelous Victory In addition to volunteering at the time during the Civil War. With the Monument and Main Street with all its national park, I was a home inspector Revolution, not so much. In fact, one historic homes. for the EEC at Ford’s Colony for about of the most gratifying things I experi- Over the years, I’ve had a wonder- 10 years, volunteered with Colonial ence is watching people page through ful opportunity to meet senators, Williamsburg for 13 years, and the our list of Yorktown battle participants congressmen, generals, admirals and Red Cross for four years. I still drive (American, British, German and numerous celebrities. It was really fun for Meals on Wheels and sneak in French), and seeing them discover the to see the late Joan Rivers and Judge a little golf about once a week. This relative they thought might have been Judy trying to be inconspicuous in the certainly keeps me busy, interested, here. Visitors Center, as well as talking to a active, and out of trouble. I know the Knowing that I have a Master of senior U.S. senator in shorts and tee Talk of the Colony has frequent articles Arts in Colonial History, the chief shirt with his grandkids in tow, just about volunteering. I wholeheartedly endorse this and personally feel that Design  Build  Landscape Architecture greater Williamsburg and our entire Annual Grounds Maintenance community would never be the success Commercial & Residential Contracts it is without the support of volunteers, particularly those from Ford’s Colony. DISABLED VETERAN OWNED Serving the Williamsburg Area for Over 40 Years Volunteers are the heartbeat of Ford’s Colony. Want to learn more? Visit fchoa.org> 757.337.4087  www.customgardens.com Visit our web site for more examples of our work. Association>Volunteer Info.

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 9 AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOODS

SOLVING THE WORLD’S PROBLEMS RIGHT IN OUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD BY JACK HARTGEN

nce a month, in various homes growing refugee problem in Europe, Oaround Ford’s Colony, some of the gun control, and most definitely the most dire problems facing the nation November elections. and the world are carefully discussed Local issues also are examined, such and analyzed, often with competing and as the push/pull between increasing divergent opinions on how they might development needs to meet population be solved. Causes and histories are growth and the environment and green researched, solutions are dissected, and space. Water needs and usage was in the crossfire, egos can get bruised. another topic. Some of these problems have dealt At the rate of some nine topics per with the prospect and fallout from Peak year, times the 12 years the group has Oil; the unrest in the Middle East; the been meeting, well over 100 topics have decline of civility in politics; the pros- been discussed! pects for an economically and politi- Who’s doing all this intellectual cally viable Africa; the rise of over-regu- heavy lifting? Surprisingly, just a group The group was started back in 2004 lation in America and how it affects the of nine guys who meet once a month, by three men on their way home from a economy; the crises in education; the each taking a turn at hosting the group fishing trip. It was decided that each of rise of China as a military power; and at home. The host selects the topic and the original three would invite one addi- the role of religion in world events and sends the other members the parameters tional member and those three could history. Even topics such as how cricket of the discussion, along with pertinent each invite someone, bringing the total and baseball reflect national character questions and resource references to get to nine. Nine was the magic number have been examined. Upcoming topics things off and running…and to keep the because with more, the discussions for discussion will no doubt cover the group on topic. could get out of hand with too many voices competing for attention. Nine is also a good number for most great/ living rooms’ seating accommodations. Over the years the membership has stayed surprisingly stable, but on the rare occasions when a vacancy occurs, the remaining men discuss candidates to fill the empty slot before an invitation to join is extended. All in all, the group provides good intellectual exercise requiring a bit of research homework. Plus the camarade- rie among the members is something all feel is important. And how the various personalities mesh and clash provides the spice for the evenings. But there is one other reason behind the group’s years of success—all the Limited Time Offer! members enjoy exploring the flavor subtleties of various single-malt Scotch Purchase by September 16, 2016 whisky each host provides to add just Call Today for a FREE In-Home Consultation a wee dram of lubrication to the give and take. Something that perhaps Peninsula Heating & Air the world’s leaders might want to try Locally owned and trusted since 1955 as they tackle the world’s problems for real. After all, if that works here 804-642-6163 in Ford’s Colony, it might work in 757-877-4241 Washington and other world capitals. pha4u.com

10 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOODS

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There is still time to register for this Aging in Place seminar on Monday, September 19, 2 p.m. at the S&T Club. Please call 757-258-4270 to reserve a seat.

JUST A TASTE Residents are encouraged to submit favorite family recipes along with their stories to toceditorial@gmail. com. Submissions are due by the 5th of the month and photos are welcomed.

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 11 AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOODS

HERE COME THE MIGRANTS! BY PATTI RALABATE

very spring and fall, throngs of mi- Common Fall Migrants Sometimes Egratory birds flock to Ford’s Colony mistaken for since we are located in the midst of The an Oriole, the the Eastern migration pathway (also male male American known as the Atlantic Flyway). In the Magnolia Redstart (5¼ spring, flocks head northward from Warbler inches) has a South and Central America seeking (5 inches) white belly, plentiful insects, budding flowers, and is quite glossy black head with bright orange nesting locations. As the air cools and colorful. patches on his sides, wings, and tail. the availability of food decreases in He loses Females and immatures are gray-olive the fall, there’s large-scale movement his characteristic black mask in the with yellow patches. They can be illu- southward. fall and looks greenish and black on sive as they hyperactively dash about in You may not notice songbird flocks his back. Yet he maintains his yellow trees and bushes looking for berries. during the day. Unlike the noisy flights throat, streaked yellow underparts, of geese and ducks, most songbirds fly yellow rump, white wing bars, and quietly at night high above the treetops. white eye ring on a grayish cheek. His However, two things will bring them tail is distinctive—black with white at into our yards: bad weather and the the base. Females and immatures are need to refuel and rest. That’s when similar but duller. Look for this warbler we may catch sight of them. Ford’s foraging in low bushes and trees for Colony’s trees, ponds, and gardens insects and spiders and listen for his During his respite, the striking Rose- serve as life-saving stopover habitats high-pitch song “weta-weta-wi-chew” breasted Grosbeak (8 inches) will come along their arduous journey. during his migration flight. to your feeder for sunflower seeds. Listen for his hurried robin-like song. The male has a black head edged in brown, white barred rump and streaks on the sides of his white belly and molts before migrating. While some bird names make little sense, the Rose- breasted Grosbeak obviously gets his name from his large pinkish beak and bright rose breast. Females and immatures are brown with a distinctive white eyebrow and pink-streaked breast. Have fun watching for these fall visitors.

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12 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOODS

THE HARDEST-WORKING CREATURES ON THE PLANET BY CAROLYN BATTLE “Put a beehive on my grave mouths which is mixed with the watery And let the honey trickle down.” nectar and regurgitated repeatedly into — Sue Monk Kidd in the mouths of others to make the honey The Secret Life of Bees into a concentrate, thus reducing the chance for bacteria and fungi to form. here are over 4,000 pollinating bees These worker bees collect the food; Tnative to North America. Bumble build, clean, and protect the hive; circu- and honey bees (social bees that live late the inside air by beating their wings; in colonies) are not native to North tend the larvae; and feed the queen. One America but were imported in 1622 by bee works 10 hours a day for six days to European settlers for their honey. The gather enough nectar to make a thim- The young queen bee mates with any early colonists were generally unaware bleful of honey. There are thousands of drones she encounters in the upper air. of pollination and the role bees played worker bees per hive and possibly as She lays as many as 2,000 eggs per day in providing them with apples for many as 60,000 in the largest hives. at her peak. The workers determine how Mom’s apple pie, Georgia peaches, or many eggs are laid by how much food watermelons for future Huckleberry they feed her. Queens regulate the hive’s Finns to steal. activities by producing pheromones that Whether the bees are wild or guide the behavior of other bees. When live in a beekeeper’s box, they the queen becomes old and no longer organize their societies the same lays eggs, the worker bees surround her, way. Individuals operate and work form a tight ball, and suffocate her. This together as one. Sexually unde- is the thanks she gets? The workers then veloped females are the only bees create a new, fertile queen by feeding we see and the only ones that can one of the female workers “royal jelly.” sting. They have tube-like tongues When a stingless female bee or scout to suck up sweet nectar and a crop finds a new food source, she takes a where it is stored until they return pollen sample back to the hive, where to the hive, where the nectar is she shakes and wiggles her tail, spread- turned into honey. While visiting ing the flower scent to the others. She the flower, the female also combs pollen A few hundred males (drones) live whirls and spins in a “waggle dance,” into a hairy pollen basket on the outside in each hive during spring and summer informing the others of the direction of her back legs. but are kicked out in the winter and and distance of the pollen source, even Back in the hive, the females secrete die. The role of the drones is to lounge taking into consideration the direction beeswax that is then chewed and around the “house” and mate with the of the sun. molded into six-sided honeycomb cells, queen outside in the upper air. Once a In recent years we don’t hear or see where the pollen and honey are stored male mates with the queen, he dies. In as many buzzing bees as we once did, and the larvae are protected. These the spring, a new hive will swarm and and some species have even become worker bees have an enzyme in their will include new drones. extinct. Scientists explain that habitat and wildflower loss, pesticides and mites are the primary reasons. There is one controversial and widely used pesticide (the neonicotinoids) that concentrates in the pollen and nectar of flowers, making them toxic to pollina- tors. External, parasitic varroa mites are known to suck the blood of bees. Because we care about the insect responsible for one-third of the food we eat and the only one that produces a product that people eat, much work is being done to help the bees. To find out what you can do, visit www.buzzaboutbees.net. Bees will leave you alone if you leave them alone. But you may want to tell the young people in your life what Anonymous once said: “Though she bee but little, she bee mighty.” Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 13 COLONY YOUTH IN ACTION

SAILING THROUGH COLLEGE BY JAN YORK

he first year of college can be rough One thing Camden learned quickly Tsailing for some, but Camden was how different the classes are from Underwood is navigating the waters high school. Camden credits having at Virginia Tech just fine. Camden, taken college-level courses at William who has completed his freshman year, & Mary while in high school with has his compass set for an aerospace helping him make the transition. “I engineering degree. “I looked at a learned what was expected and how I number of schools with good engineer- was really on my own. In high school ing programs and considered the best students are guided more. I’ve really fit for me. In-state tuition was also a had to work hard to do well.” Besides factor, but when I visited Tech, I knew I classroom activities, he participated in wanted to go there.” intramural basketball and Frisbee. Camden is thriving in his college life. Camden advises incoming freshmen “I enjoyed being on my own and being to “be prepared to stay on top of the responsible and taking care of myself.” school part, because if you don’t it will Meeting new people is another thing slip away from you. You don’t have he likes about college life, on and off someone telling you what to do.” He Camden enjoys some time away campus. “I like the town. It’s not too also said it is easy to fall out of touch from college at Cascade Falls in big, but everyone is very spirited and with family because of how busy one Pembroke, Virginia. the town revolves around the college.” gets, but his family ties are strong. “I Camden is the son of Donna and He added that he didn’t have many missed my brothers a lot.” Kenny Underwood and, with his broth- expectations about college life, but he Not everything has been smooth ers Devon (a senior at Lafayette High is definitely satisfied with the people sailing. “I was surprised at how often I School) and Braden (a freshman there), and the school. “It’s been awesome.” had to do laundry and do some really has called Ford’s Colony home for 14 big loads.” Fitting everything into the years. With a successful year behind small space of a dorm room was also him, serious scholastic ethic, and strong a challenge, as well as having to clean family support, Camden’s sophomore it. On the upside was having so many year should be filled with “fair winds neighbors. “I could always find stuff to and following seas.” do,” Camden said. This is the second summer Camden has worked as a server at Two Rivers Country Club. This fall, he will live in an apartment with a friend from Williamsburg, and his earnings will help pay his rent. “It’s nice being home for the summer and having my parents help Kenny, Braden, Donna and Camden me out,” Camden said. “Also my mom Underwood enjoy a game at Virginia does my laundry when I’m home.” Tech.

Camden and his brother Devon at the War Memorial Court by the drill field.

14 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg FORD'S COLONY FACTS

public schools through Volunteers v Forty-four have participated in the for Education. Master Gardeners Program and in- v Twenty-one retired executives in dividually worked 30-70 volunteer Ford’s Colony serve as William & hours a year on various educational and community landscape mainte- BY CARMEN HEGGE-KLEISER Mary Mason School of Business nance projects. Strategic Planning Committee Executive Partners and nearly 600 participate in the Christopher Wren v Over 260 volunteer in Colonial ord’s Colony residents are making a programs. Williamsburg, 60 in Jamestown and Fdifference in James City County and v Over 130 volunteer at local hospitals, 30 in Yorktown. Williamsburg by providing volunteer Olde Towne Medical and Dental v Residents are extensively involved services. Below is just a sample of some Center and Lackey Clinic and have in church-related charities, F.I.S.H., of the high-impact areas where they’re donated $750,000 to OTMDC over Faith in action, Meals on Wheels lending their skills and support. the past 21 years and $209,000 to and other area non-profit organiza- support breast cancer research. tions. v Residents support a variety of v The Senior Core of Retired Exec- service organizations, such as Lions utives provides business guidance This data, which was part of the Ford’s Club, Kiwanis Clubs, Rotary, to local entrepreneurs and business Colony Fact Sheet, was shared with League of Women voters, Women’s start-ups. the James City County Supervisors at Club, Daughters of the American a recent Town Hall Meeting. It was v Fourteen volunteers offer area se- Revolution and Sons of the Ameri- gathered in April 2016 from organiza- niors and low- to moderate-income can Revolution. tions where it was readily available and residents fee-free tax preparation extracted from the results of the 2014 v More than 20 Ford’s Colony volun- assistance through AARP’s Tax Ford’s Colony Resident Survey. For teers serve as instructors for Liter- Aide and the Voluntary Income Tax more Ford’s Colony facts, visit fchoa. acy for Life; 35 serve an average of Assistance programs. 10 hours a week as mentors in our org and in Site Search use keywords “colony facts”. SAVE THE DATE

Ford’s Colony Yard Sale Saturday, October 15, 2016 8 a.m. to noon

Historic Triangle Building 312 Waller Mill Road

Contact Phyllis Eastman at 757-258-1198 or email [email protected]. Table cost is $20 payable by check to Phyllis Eastman; checks can be dropped at the John Pott Guardhouse with your name, address, phone, and email.

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 15 CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL BOWLING Capitol LEAGUE OFFER Sal’sLanding Rd. BY CAM PLACE Order two dinner entrees $12.95$ 2 9 &&ABOVEO INCLUDES: Bottle of Wine House Salad t’s time to think about fall training &Baked Bread Ifor Ford’s Colony bowlers–present, *DINNER ONLY future and potential. Williamsburg AMF Bowling Center is offering an evening of DINE IN OR TAKE OUT two hours of free bowling on Sunday, October 2, from 7 to 9 p.m., for return- 757-221-0443 ing league members and those residents Ristorante Italiano who are considering joining the league. Shoes are free and there’s a substantial SAL’S 835 Capitol Landing Road discount at the snack bar. For returning members needing some www.salsristoranteitaliano.com FC *Excludes Minors’ Meals. Not validwith any other discount. Presentthisadwhen ordering. rust reduction, get out your shoes and bowling balls. Think about inviting your friends and neighbors and getting a group together for a fun evening. New members who have not yet estab- TURN KEY lished an average, here’s your chance by bowling three games and reporting P R O P E R T Y your scores to your Division Secretary. For anyone considering joining the league, this is a great opportunity to meet current members and get the scoop about one of the Colony’s best activities. The starting time for the event is somewhat flexible, but with a large number of participants, it is advisable to let Cam Place know that you plan to attend. If you are part of a group, let him know who is in the group so that a lane pair can be assigned. Groups are not necessary. Singles, couples, and gaggles are more than welcome to take advantage of this great opportunity. For complete information and to reserve a spot, contact Cam at cbplace@gmail. com.

16 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

DO RIDE WITH STRANGERS Caring Neighbors Transportation Service BY LARRY EMMONS “ ever ride with strangers,” your don’t want to keep asking them, so this service. If they’re reluctant to call, Nmother said, but she didn’t call on us—we signed up to do this. ask us and we’ll contact them directly. know about the Caring Neighbors Commercial services can be expensive Just one more reason that Ford’s group that provides transportation and/or undependable—call on us, we’re Colony is such a great place to live— service. free and we’ll take you where you want neighbors do care! Many people in the Colony either when you want, not when their sched- Check the CARING NEIGHBORS live alone, or for one reason or another, ule permits. CONTACT INFORMATION in this can’t drive themselves to medical The most frustrating part of our issue on page 34. appointments, therapy visits, hair job is convincing people to use us. We appointments, the grocery store or aren’t a charity just because we don’t other important activities. They depend charge, and it certainly is not an impo- on family, neighbors, or even commer- sition because we signed on to do just cial services to get them where they this. Many are too shy or too proud to need to go. Caring Neighbors trans- ask for help, or don’t want strangers in portation service needs you! We have their homes or knowing their business. over 50 drivers waiting to take people But if you contact us, you’ll soon find wherever they want or need to go, and that those strangers become friends we don’t have enough business. who can be trusted to respect your Maybe you don’t have family privacy. nearby —call on us to fill in. Your If someone in your neighborhood neighbors are well meaning and have needs transportation for whatever Your driver is waiting! taken you many places, but you reason, medical or not, tell them about

THE ART OF TEA

Sunday,A Garden November Party 6, 2016 1 to 4 p.m. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR BLOOMS THAT BRIGHTEN®, INC.

We are the FLOWER THERAPY™ people, creating joy and smiles one little bud vase at a time! Each week a group of Blooms volunteers engage in improving the quality of life for seniors in our community through flowers. There are 1,200 residents in the area who receive this kindness on a rotating basis throughout each year. To continue this program, an annual fund raising event, The Art of Tea, is held in November. The 2016 “Art of Tea –A Garden Party” will be held at Ford’s Colony Country Club, 240 Ford’s Colony Drive, Williamsburg. With a fun theme, unique activities, amazing raffles, and delightful tea and food, this year’s event is sure to be a sellout. So get out your hats or fascinators (encouraged but not required) and join Blooms That Brighten, Inc. in creating joy and smiles! Tickets are available at $30 each. Contact Bonnie Klem at 757-345-0728.

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 17 CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

NEWCOMERS KICKS OFF LIVELY 2016-2017 SEASON BY ELOISE BRANDEN his summer, the Newcomers Board Thas been busy getting ready for our exciting new season starting in Septem- ber. Our enthusiastic and hard-working board members are making plans for a line-up of great programs and speakers, enhancing our mini-clubs, and creating some additional activities that are sure to be a hit with our members. On the third Friday of each month, we will have more than a meeting; it’s a Night Out. New this year, those who wish to continue socializing after the program can join their fellow Newcomers at Murdoch’s at the Ford’s Colony Country Club where there will be Newcomers appetizer and drink specials available. When does the fun begin? September 16 at 6:45 p.m. at the S&T Club. Our speaker will be Paul Aron, Director of Publications for Colonial Williamsburg and author of Founding Feuds: The Rivalries, Clashes, and Conflicts That Newcomer’s Board plans lively 2016-17 Season Photo by Frank Ruth Forged a Nation. See the Activities Section for more information. If you haven’t joined Newcomers yet, we’re waiting for you! CAR SHOW PROCEEDS HELP LOCAL CHARITY BY LARRY EMMONS Ford’s Colony Auto Enthusiasts recently presented a check to Gerald Patesel in support of the Peninsula Agency on Aging RIDES program. This year’s $1,100 contribution by the Colony Auto Enthusiasts is the result of donations received at the 8th Annual Williamsburg Invitational Car Show.

(From left) Kirby Lindtveit, Gerald Patesel and Larry Emmons Photo by Jan Emmons

18 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg NEW SEASON FOR FC THEATRE CLUB Come be a part of the Theatre Club’s 2016-17 season, which begins Friday, September 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the S&T Club. An annual membership of $10 buys you free entry to all our shows for the entire season; non-members pay $5 at the door. We have a great season in store for you. We perform monthly on Friday night at 7:30 in the S&T Club. Our schedule:

2 0 1 6 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 9 ANTHONY OKTOBERFEST NAME THAT CHRISTMAS SHOW LEE WOOD Sponsored by TUNE – AGAIN Directed by (Professional singer & Tom Damon Directed by Roseanne Chris Schwenker impersonator, back for (Free beer!) Brennan & Jack Wagner a 3rd time by popular demand)

2 0 1 7 January 27 February 10 March 10 April 28 ANNUAL TALENT LADY WASHINGTON IRISH-THEMED APRIL SHOW An interpretation by SHOW FOOLISHNESS Directed by Ann King Carolyn Battle Directed by Directed by Frank (Always a big hit!) Dick & Ellie Wintercorn Battle & Marsha Allen (Competitions and funny skits involving the audience; live all- May 12 June 9 female-group doo wop STEEL MAGNOLIAS Annual club banquet & music from the ‘60s) Directed by elections of officers Roseanne Brennan

We need singers, musicians, actors, and directors— no experience necessary.

And, in terms of getting involved in the Club, if you’re not the onstage type, consider these opportunities: we need sound technicians (some experience preferred; training will be provided), stagehands, costumers, set designers, a Club secretary to take a few notes at meetings of the Club’s Board, and help with hospitality, such as bringing an occasional dessert, or helping with setup and cleanup. None of these jobs is hard; we’ll be glad to show you the ropes to help you get off to a good start. Contact Carolyn Battle at [email protected]

Colony Kids Trunk or Treat Festival Save-the-Date! Saturday, October 29th 4:00 - 6:00pm Westbury Park

For volunteer opportunities and to let us know of your interest in purchasing food at the event see the Colony Kids article in Talk of the Colony and rsvp at: http://trunkortreat2016.rsvpify.com

DOWN THE GARDEN PATH

TRAVELING? VISIT A GARDEN CHAWTON COTTAGE, ENGLAND BY KRIS SAUNDERS WITH ELIZABETH MASLEN

Part 1: Jane Austen’s Flower Garden are told, there was a pleasant, irregular Some History of the Garden, Jane’s mixture of hedgerow, and gravel Design and Favorite Flowers walk, and orchard, and long grass for mowing, arising from two or three little ane Austen wrote to her sister enclosures having been thrown together. JCassandra on February 8, 1807: ‘I remember the garden well,’ writes “Our garden is putting in order by a Miss Lefroy (a granddaughter of the man who bears a remarkably good Rev. James Austen). ‘A very high thick character, has a very fine complexion, hedge divided it from the (Winchester) and asks something less than the first. road, and round it was a pleasant The shrubs which border the gravel shrubbery walk, with a rough bench walk, he says, are only sweetbriar and or two where no doubt Mrs. Austen roses, and the latter of an indifferent and Cassandra and Jane spent many sort; we mean to get a few of a better a summer afternoon.’ We have sat in kind, therefore, and at my own what was once this shrubbery walk,” particular desire he procures us some beneath the shade of great over-arching syringas. I could not do without a trees, one of which, an oak, is said to syringa, for the sake of Cowper’s line. have been planted by Jane herself. We talk also of a laburnum. The border “The whole of the shrubbery border under the terrace wall is clearing away will soon be very gay with pinks and to receive currants and gooseberry sweet williams, in addition to the bushes, and a spot is found very proper columbines already in bloom,” Jane for raspberries.” wrote to her sister in May 1811. “The Visitors to Jane Austen’s home, syringas, too, are coming out... You Chawton Cottage, will by struck by cannot imagine – it is not in human the happily situated and profusely nature to imagine – what a nice walk blooming gardens surrounding the we have round the orchard. The rows house. Summer finds the flowers, most of beech look very well indeed, and so what Austen herself would have known does the young quickset hedge in the and loved, filling the area with color garden. I hear to-day that an apricot We’re Bartlett Tree Experts, and scent. Cornflowers, poppies and has been detected on one of the trees. a 100+ year old tree and marigolds share ground with roses, Was it a ‘Moor Park’ we wonder, such shrub company with global daisies, hollyhocks, and a profusion of as Mrs. Norris and Dr. Grant quarreled reach and local roots. other heirloom blooms. over?” Our services include: By the time the family went to live • Tree & Shrub Pruning

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Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 31 DAY TRIPPER

THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM: DAZZLING, DELIGHTING, INSPIRING BY JAN YORK

he Chrysler Museum of Art, tucked in the Ghent Tarea of Norfolk, houses treasures that range from medieval and Baroque masterpieces, Impres- sionist paintings, and photography to a world-re- nowned glass collection. Reopening in 2014 after a major expansion, the galleries are spacious and filled with light. In the Glass Gallery, visitors can examine ancient glass-making and forms and view examples from America’s best glass companies, such as Mt. Washington, Boston and Sandwich, and the iconic Tiffany Studios as well as works from around the world by contemporary glass artists. Much of the art glass was collected by Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. and his wife, Jean, a Norfolk native. Some of the works are utilitarian in purpose, such as the whale oil and Ruby glass compote with Carved cameo glass with kerosene lanterns, but the makers endowed them cut-to-clear decoration bronze foot with beauty through the colorful glass used and the applied and cut decorative elements. Then there are the leaded glass works by Tiffany: panels, windows, lamps, vases—all an explosion of color with exqui- site detail. If that isn’t enough of a feast for the eyes, now through September 19, the museum hosts a special exhibit by photographer Herb Ritts called “The Rock Portraits.” Ritts photographed many of the biggest musical stars from the 1980s until his death in 2005. Portraits of Dizzy Gillespie, Madonna, Bono, and Prince are just a few; some were used for covers for leading magazines, but many have never been shown before. The Chrysler is free and open Tuesday through Swedish contemporary sand cast Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday art glass with copper inclusions from noon to 5 p.m. Tiffany Studios Wisteria and metal frame It is located at One Memorial Place, Norfolk. For lamp with leaded glass additional information, call 757-664-6200 or visit shade and bronze base chrysler.org.

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32 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ON THE BOOK SHELF

Love and Mystery Amidst Embers and Echoes BY LINDA EICHHORN onald G. Munro has written Letters from Prunella, written in Ranother terrific book. Embers 1810 to Catlyn’s greatly great grand- and Echoes is a sequel to Lingering mother, Ariana Stacey, have been Missives and continues the story of discovered. Prunella, introduced in A Catlyn Stacey. It is the last book in this Formidable Comfort, is a long-time series of four. This book follows closely friend of the Stacey family. “Greatly in time to book three in the series, great grandmother” is Mr. Munro’s while Elegance and Simplicity and A ancestral definition for great-great- Formidable Comfort took place 200 great-great-great grandmother. Catlyn years prior to Lingering Missives. has become very interested in the Catlyn Stacey, a descendent of history of Southjoy Mission and the Ariana and Cedric Stacey, and heir history of the mansion’s previous to Southjoy Mission outside of Bath, occupants. Her interest in analyzing the England continues her recovery after archived letters from Prunella, writ- being kidnapped and having her life ten while Prunella was aboard a ship threatened. Embers and Echoes is bound for the United States, also helps written in first person by the characters her become stronger and focused on in Lingering Missives. They provide her own recovery as she parallels her their own feelings and thoughts about life and the lives of others to the letters. what happened to Catlyn, the people As Tilly observed, “The Pilgrims/ child. And it’s not over.” Regarding her involved in the crime, and their resolve Puritans left England for religious kidnapping, staff at Southjoy Mission, to help Catlyn again become the person freedom. Prunella went looking for a friends and family try to help her work who came to them as the heir of the new start. Miss Stacey’s father went to through her own demons. Then, one mansion, their employer, their benefac- America to make his own life. And they day, a reminder of the ordeal is staged tor, their friend. All characters tell the all made sacrifices to do it.” Catlyn in the small sitting room next to the story, and through their thoughts and went to England when she inherited study. Furniture is in disarray and top- feelings, the reader understands more Southjoy Mission and began a new life pled over, and in the middle of the floor about how Catlyn struggles to over- far removed, but far more connected to is a stool and a length of cord. Very come her nightmares, anger, confusion, her British heritage. few people knew of this detail from the and loss after her harrowing experience. Ruppert Errique, mastermind kidnapping. Who could have or would The youngest member of the behind the kidnapping of Catlyn, is have orchestrated such a cruelty? household is Tilly, who was taken in out of sight in prison, but not out This wonderful book, besides being by the cook when she became homeless of mind. Catlyn’s need to face her a mystery and psychological study with after her parents’ deaths. Her special offender brings her to a prison visit thoughts and feelings conveyed in the relationship with Catlyn is heartwarm- with Errique, but Catlyn is not intim- presentation of first-person writing, is ing and will touch all emotions as idated by his demeaning statements a love story. As Catlyn realizes her own one reads how their bonding, started and aloof attitude. When he refers to feelings about a very important person in Lingering Missives, continues in her as a child playing a game, Catlyn in her life, this poem describes their Embers and Echoes. responds: “It wasn’t a game. I’m not a first kiss.

We paused beneath the amber moon And shared upon our lips a kiss. But, no, not only this. Say more, as fire from an ember flames, Love into a heart exclaims. An ambered moon. An embered kiss. If God should grant my fondest wish, Then in my soul forevermore shall live The ember of that amber kiss.

Every time I read that poem, it makes me smile. Don’t miss this delightful book, which is available in paperback and Kindle eBook from Amazon.

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 33 Activities ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Chair Duplicate Bridge Pickleball Debbie Abrams [email protected] Bonnie Hoopengardner [email protected] Roger Allen [email protected] Vice Chair Emergency Preparedness Volunteers Pilates Club Linda Mathews [email protected] Linda Eichhorn [email protected] Nelia Lamoureux [email protected] Treasurer Flex and Stretch Dorothy Tibbetts [email protected] Thomas Dunck [email protected] Iris Burke [email protected] Pilates Fusion for Golfers Secretary Fit for Life Linda Burke [email protected] Linda Jones [email protected] Joan Emerson [email protected] Pinochle Aging In Place/Special Services Fly Fishing Bill Loscalzo Ted Juraschek [email protected] Richard Anderson [email protected] (see FCHOA.org Homeowner Directory) Artists League Ford’s Colony Archery RC Sailing Club Elaine Napoda [email protected] John Cryer and Bob Koppe Stan Williams [email protected] Bid Whist [email protected] Round Robin Bridge Bob Sumlin [email protected] Ford’s Colony Volunteers for Education Janet Hays [email protected] Bosom Buddies Muriel Slaughter [email protected] Rich Plate [email protected] Lois Nervitt [email protected] Friends and Neighbors Silver Sneakers Bowling Joe Kime [email protected] Harlene Barton [email protected] Dale Schoenberger [email protected] Garden Club Softball League Walt Culhane [email protected] Laureen Bolstad and Linda James Joe DiNuzzo [email protected] [email protected] Canasta: Hand, Knee & Foot Solitaires June Rhodes [email protected] Genealogy Club Harold Hall [email protected] Laurie Rowe [email protected] Beth Hanson [email protected] Roy Rolph [email protected] Caring Neighbors Golf Around Sue Ruhle [email protected] Kit Ober [email protected] Mike Hand [email protected] Swim Team CERT Golf and Dine Society Kelly Arne [email protected] Don Alms [email protected] George Spalthoff [email protected] Tai Chi Chess Club Home Brewers Interest Group Elmer May [email protected] Greg White [email protected] Walter Maginnis [email protected] Tennis Club Colony Auto Enthusiasts Intermediate Bridge Nancy Marsh [email protected] Jim Bowers [email protected] Jack Geiger [email protected] Theatre Club Colony BYOB Mah Jongg Mavens Jack Wagner [email protected] Jennifer Rairigh/ Jane Flagello [email protected] Randolph Brown [email protected] Trailblazers Men’s Bible Study Tom Thompson [email protected] Colony Kids Dan Gaske [email protected] Beth Kilgore [email protected] Travel Club Model Railroad Club Muriel Ashley [email protected] Colony Wine & Cheese Phil Brooks [email protected] Sally Frazer [email protected] W&M Fan Club Monday Evening Beginners Bridge Van Voorhees [email protected] Bob Brennan [email protected] Arlene Krupinski [email protected] Water Aerobics Interest Group Computer & Technology Club Janie Chamberlain [email protected] Janet Pohl [email protected] Bob Zornetzer [email protected] Monday Morning Bridge Women’s Bible Study Craft Club Carolyn Stowe [email protected] Stephi Fisher [email protected] Jeanne Trapani [email protected] Debbie Boggio [email protected] Susan Brooks [email protected] Woodworkers Club Newcomers Ralph Spohn [email protected] Dance Band Eloise Branden Larry Stowe [email protected] [email protected] Yoga Tricia Killiany [email protected] Dance Club New Resident Welcome Committee Barbara Gilman [email protected] Becky Shenefiel [email protected] Janet Joyce and Pat Giles Dog Owners Group [email protected] Mick Encrapera [email protected]

CARING NEIGHBORS CONTACT INFORMATION Cook’s Pantry Bob Bott...... 757-565-3577 Karen Crowley, Chair...... 757-345-6512 Jeff Canon...... 757-291-7003 [email protected] Bob Dillman...... 757-221-6690 CARING NEIGHBORS Roseanne Brennan, Co-Chair... 757-258-3228 Robert Graves...... 757-603-6702 [email protected] Don Harper...... 757-565-7855 Dave Kleppinger...... 757-603-6670 Stork Club Ida McNamara...... 757-645-3763 Peggy Peterson...... 757-345-5411 Bruce Landefeld...... 757-229-0637 [email protected] Georgia Lowe...... 757-603-6229 Ralph Spohn...... 757-253-5794 Lise Murer...... 757-253-2361 Ann Wasko...... 757-229-3149 Tom Schwartz...... 757-603-6811 [email protected] Georgia Treiber...... 757-645-2423 Dale Walter...... 757-229-2026 Transportation Service Kit Ober...... 757-345-0169 Notes for Neighbors Granny’s Attic [email protected] Roxanne Machamer, Chair Mandy Baldridge...... 757-645-4039 Dave Westfall...... 757-645-2073 Nancy O’Reardon, Co-Chair [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Nancy Obadal...... 757-258-2838 [email protected] For general information or to join Caring Handymen Neighbors as a volunteer, contact Kit Ober Kent Kipling, Chair….. �� 757-208-0218 Nurse’s Closet at 757-345-0169 or kitandfritzober@yahoo. [email protected] Betty Moeller...... 757-206-1276 com or Nancy Ohlinger at 757-229-7568 or Phil Klein, Co-Chair…. �� 757-220-3949 [email protected] [email protected]. [email protected] Nancy Ohlinger...... 757-229-7568 [email protected]

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Street and exhibit there as well. Mem- on the same team. Bowling starts at bers of the gallery show their work 2:15 p.m. preceded by 10 minutes of AGING IN PLACE on the upper level and there is usual- practice. ly some kind of unifying theme. We An organizational meeting will be The Aging in Place Service Group (AIP) occasionally have an art show at the held on October 24. meets four to six times a year and iden- S&T Club. All these activities provide If you are interested in joining the tifies opportunities for Ford’s Colony inspiration and purpose. league, contact John White (Monday homeowners to remain in their homes We welcome new members and have Division) at [email protected] safely and comfortably as they age. much to offer in the way of informa- or 757-585-2132; or Dick Mericle AIP recently partnered with a valuable tion, advice, and direction. If you are (Tuesday Division) at mericleca@hot- new community service, the Peninsula an artist or would like to try experi- mail.com or 757-345-3737. Agency on Aging (PAA) Williamsburg menting in art, stop by some Tuesday office Resource Center. The Resource afternoon. Center is a one-stop shop for informa- CANASTA tion, assistance, and referrals for adults HAND, KNEE & FOOT age 60 and over, adults with disabili- BID WHIST ties, and caregivers. It is a free service Canasta/ Hand, Knee, and Foot, is an regardless of income. interest group established through the The PAA Resource Center is open The Bid Whist Club meets on the Activities Committee. We meet every Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 second Thursday of the month at the Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the S&T p.m. It is located in the Messmer S&T Club at 7 p.m. except in July and Club. Each week several tables of play- Community Service Center at 312 August. Residents of Ford’s Colony ers gather for both the card game and Waller Mill Road. Contact them are welcome to join or participate. For the socialization. via phone at 757-345-6277, email information, contact Bob Sumlin at Residents who play Hand, Knee at [email protected], or the 757-229-8841. and Foot; Hand and Foot; Triple Play website PAAinc.org. For additional AIP or any form of canasta are welcome information including past Talk of the to join us. Copies of the “rules” that Colony articles and other helpful links, the group is using are available every please refer to the Aging Services page BOSOM BUDDIES time we play. Participants may play as on the Ford’s Colony website fchoa. often or as seldom as they wish. This org. To learn more about the Aging The breast-cancer support group meets is a great opportunity to play cards, in Place Service Group, contact Ted on the third Thursday of each month interact with your friends and neigh- Juraschek at [email protected] at 2 p.m. in members’ homes. Those bors and not be committed to attend or 757-565-6165. with newly diagnosed breast cancer, every week. A roster is maintained as well as all breast cancer survivors, of all participants, who will receive a are invited to participate. Other cancer weekly email asking if they plan to play that week. We calculate the number ARTISTS LEAGUE survivors are also welcome. For details, contact Lois Nervitt at 757-258-9669 of tables to request and the quantity or [email protected]. of supplies to bring by your email After having had the summer off, the responses. To add your name to the Artist League will again be meeting at list or request additional information, the S&T Club. contact June Rhodes at jlr@junegene. The Artists League meets every BOWLING com or 757-345-6308; or Laurie Rowe Tuesday afternoon from noon to 3 p.m. at 757-258-5323. at the back of the large room on the Planning for our 2016-2017 bowling right side at the S&T Club. We have season has been underway since the artists working in different mediums middle of July. The season will com- CARING NEIGHBORS and at different levels of accomplish- mence on October 31 for the Monday ment, from beginners to more experi- division and November 1 for the enced artists. You will see people using Tuesday division. We bowl for nine- Caring Neighbors volunteers have oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, and teen weeks, and do not bowl during the provided services to our residents in pastels. We work at tables with our weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and many ways this past year. The Notes own supplies as we enjoy each other’s New Year’s. This is a handicap league for Neighbors committee has sent cards company and conversation. and the 4-person teams are determined expressing sympathy and support to Many of us belong to Williamsburg by a computer program. To maintain families experiencing illness or death. Contemporary Art Gallery down the marital bliss, spouses do not bowl Our Cook’s Pantry cooks have offered street from the library on N. Boundary meals and Granny’s Attic has lent a

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 35 ACTIVITIES number of items to families expecting information, contact Don Alms at young visitors. Handymen have helped [email protected] or 757-645-7925. families with household repairs and COLONY KIDS Nurse’s Closet has provided items for those temporarily in need of a walker, LIVE • PLAY • SOAR CHESS CLUB wheelchair, etc. Transportation Service Colony Kids thanks our community has offered many rides to doctor’s for making Ford’s Colony Day such appointments, etc., and our Stork The Chess Club meets on the first a huge success. We look forward to Club remains ever ready to welcome and third Mondays of each month next year. Be sure to visit fchoa.org for new babies to our community. We from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in the S&T Club. the picture album, the Ford’s Colony are grateful to our many volunteers Contact Greg White at ecozuluwhite@ Living Facebook page, and the Colony for their outstanding assistance. If gmail.com if you have any questions. Kid’s Facebook page for some great you or anyone you know is in need highlights. of any of our services, please contact COMING NEXT FOR COLONY KIDS Mandy Baldridge at 757-645-4039 or COLONY AUTO This year’s “Trunk or Treat Festival” [email protected] or any one of the ENTHUSIASTS on October 29 is going to be bigger and contact people that are listed. You can better than ever! The 2016 festival will also notify us by going to fchoa.org, Our summer drives have been well be at Westbury Park and will feature selecting “Contact Us” and selecting received and each has attracted new fun activities and games, hayrides Caring Neighbors from the dropdown members. The July Surrey Drive and a hay maze, as well as photo list. Caring Neighbors is here to help included a ferry ride of 20 cars across opportunities with themed props. Food our Ford’s Colony Neighbors—so the James River and stops at Smithfield will be available for purchase. Don’t please let us know when we can be Station for brunch and Bacon’s Castle want to miss this fun event? Sign up at of help. for a tour. trunkortreat2016.rsvpify.com: We had another great turnout of • To be a “Trunk” volunteer, sign participants and wonderful member up ASAP. FORD’S COLONY COMMUNITY automobiles for our August rally to the • If you’re interested in purchasing EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum food at the event, provide a head in Colonial Heights. After a BBQ lunch count ASAP. Following a major disaster such as at the museum, we cruised to a wine • Drop off candy donations at the Hurricane Sandy, first responders tasting at the Upper Shirley Vineyards. S&T Club starting October 1. who provide fire, rescue, and medical It was a perfect “top-down” day to Want to be part of the fun planning? services will not be able to meet the enjoy the beautiful Virginia country- Colony Kids meets once a month at the demand for these services. People may side. S&T Club. Check our Facebook page have to rely on each other for help in Next up, on September 7 at 7 p.m., for event updates and event photos. order to meet their immediate we will meet at the S&T Club for a E-mail us at [email protected]. life-saving and life-sustaining needs. “Welcome Back” to our regular meet- The James City County Ford’s ing time and place, featuring member Colony Community Emergency “Car Stories.” A few of our members COMPUTER & Response Team (CERT) organization will share some of their automobile TECHNOLOGY CLUB has been in place since 2004, work- experiences. All stories will no doubt ing to help community and residents be somewhat “enhanced” so attendees Our 2016-2017 season starts on prepare for, respond to, and cope with are asked to BYOB! The club will sup- Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m. in the the aftermath of disasters such as hur- ply the cups and popcorn. New CAE S&T Club Ballroom. ricanes, ice storms, floods, nor’easters, members are always welcome. For fur- Just how familiar are we with terms and more. James City County provides ther information, contact Jim Bowers like WIFI, routers, Bluetooth, and free training for CERT volunteers to at [email protected]. NFC (Near Field Communication)? prepare residents to help themselves, Or are these just words that we hear their families, and their neighborhoods once in a while and think we probably in the event of such an emergency. should understand them better than Don’t become a victim; become we do, but then go on to something empowered! The team meets at else? Well, wonder no more. Come to 3:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the September 19 meeting, and you January, April, July and October at will find out. We have planned a very the S&T Club. In a disaster situation, interesting and knowledgeable panel EVERYONE can do something to discussion on these subjects. At the end help themselves and others. For more Photo by Jim Bowers of this meeting, if you pay attention,

36 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ACTIVITIES you will be amazed at what you have learned. Enough said.…See you on September 19. We welcome new members. Join the club and attend this and many other interesting and informative events we plan to do in 2016-2017. We meet every third Monday of the month, except for July and August. Our dues are $10 annually per person. For additional details about our club, check out our website: fccug.org.

CRAFT CLUB

Welcome autumn. The Craft Club was represented at Ford’s Colony Day in August and members enjoyed meeting residents, displaying items made for local charities, and chatting about the club. If you are interested in checking us out, the club meets regularly every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the S&T Club, year round. We encourage you to come to any meeting and stay as long as you like. Bring your own project to work on or work on an item for the many charitable organizations we support. There’s always much chatter and informal instruction. Want to learn a new craft? We have quilters, knitters, and crocheters, cross stitchers, beaders, and other crafters who will share their expertise with you. We are a friendly and multitalented group of crafters, ranging from beginners to award- winning artists, who love to meet new friends. Dues for the year are only $10. Come every week, twice a month, once a month, whenever you can. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne Trapani at 757-208-0732 or [email protected].

DANCE BAND Receive Receive one in-home Water Quality Analysis air quality check The approach of autumn is a good time to begin planning for those holiday FREE FREE AERUS ELECTROLUX AERUS ELECTROLUX parties. We have a large number of 6530 Richmond Rd. 6530 Richmond Rd. holiday arrangements that we’d love Williamsburg, VA 23188 Williamsburg, VA 23188 Expires______Expires______to play for your club or party. We’ll be Not valid with any other offers Not valid with any other offers performing many of them at our third annual Holiday Open House rehearsal Sue Kinley • 757.849.3788 • www.vacuumdealer.net

Aerus Coupon Ford Colony.indd 1 Talk of the Colony, September8/10/2016 1:58:322016 | PM 37 ACTIVITIES on Thursday, Dec 1. We also will per- of the month at 7 p.m. at the S&T form them on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Club. Our next meeting is September DOG OWNERS Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. 6. We’ll be learning the Latin dance GROUP More details about each event will be in merengue. Bring comfortable shoes upcoming issues of the TOC. Check out and water. You don’t need to have a The September speaker will be from our web page on the FCHOA web site partner or any dancing experience to the Heritage Humane Society and for more information, along with new participate. will talk to us about their wonderful video clips and photos from our past On the first Tuesday, a professional organization. They are an open performances. We’ve been rehearsing instructor teaches ballroom dancing. admission shelter and accept all new music over the summer months. You practice one dance, learning vari- animals in our jurisdiction. We will This would be a great time for anyone ations. At the end of five lessons you meet at the S&T Club on Monday, who has wanted to join our group to have a routine that you can confidently September 26 at 7 p.m. come to our rehearsals. We rehearse on take to the dance floor. Dances are the first and fourth Thursdays of every rotated through the year. On the third month either at the S&T Club Ballroom Tuesday, you learn the latest and most or at the CSB Exercise Studio. Please popular line dances. Afterwards, you DUPLICATE BRIDGE contact Larry Stowe at 757-564-8550 can show off your new dancing skills or [email protected]. on cruises, on dance floors, at parties and at weddings. The Duplicate Bridge Club meets each Dues are $20 per person for a Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the S&T 12-month period or $5 per person for Club. These are sanctioned dupli- DANCE CLUB each session. Singles and couples are cate games, and master points are welcome. Check out samples of our awarded. It is not necessary to come with a partner or to be a member of Dance Club invites you to come join prior lessons on fchoa.org under Dance the American Contract Bridge League. in the fun. Dancing is a great way to Club. The videos keep you updated in All levels of players are welcome. Table make new friends, as well as increase case you miss a lesson. For information fees are $6 per person. Contact Bonnie stamina, flexibility and balance. We contact Becky Shenefiel at 757-707-1979 Hoopengardner at 757-903-4246 or meet every first and third Tuesday or [email protected]. [email protected], for further information. FOUNDATIONS CRAWLSPACES WATERPROOFING Information on other duplicate games in Ford’s Colony and nearby may be obtained at bridgewebs.com/ colonial.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The Emergency Preparedness Volunteers assist Ford’s Colony Security PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING OVERSIGHT personnel during storms and natural disasters by answering phones at the FREE INSPECTIONS & ESTIMATES CSB and/or the John Pott Guardhouse, LONG-TERM WARRANTIES or by directing traffic in areas of flooding or ice covered roads. FINANCING AVAILABLE Volunteers who work outside always work with a buddy, never alone. If you would like to be an EP volunteer, (757)340-0917 contact Linda Eichhorn at 757-221- vfsworks.com 8214 or [email protected].

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Back Creek. Local trips and salt-water informative programs, entertainment fishing will be discussed. and fellowship. For more information FIT FOR LIFE If you are interested in fly-fishing, and to join, go to fcfan.org, or sign up contact Leif Mollo at 757-229-5244 or at the door. Dues are $10 per person. Fit for Life is a program of strength [email protected]. Anglers can New members are always welcome. and flexibility exercises to help you also see fish caught on recent club trips September 2—Jayne Barnard, W&M maintain a healthy body regardless of to Escatawba Farm, Mossy /Beaver Professor of Law, Emerita, kicks off your age, ability or physical condition. Creek, Rose River, and elsewhere on our year discussing impending cases The exercises we perform are not stren- our Facebook site: facebook.com/ford- on the Supreme Court’s 2016/2017 uous; they can be performed by both scolonyflyfishingclub. term. Together we will examine the men and women. Everyone accom- factual backgrounds of a few cases, the plishes the movements according to his/ human beings involved, the legal issues her own capabilities. FORD’S COLONY raised, and the arguments likely to be Our exercises stress balance, coor- VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION presented by the lawyers. The cases will dination, and flexibility and muscle include some under-the-radar cases that control. Physical activities include: If you are looking for a new, reward- journalists don’t cover, but hold signifi- walking, stretching, ball and bungee ing, community service opportunity, cant human interest. sequences, mat and chair work, and please consider helping our local school October movements to music. The only equip- children by joining Ford’s Colony 7—Dr. Bob ment needed is a floor mat and a sense Volunteers for Education. You can Holsworth of humor. make a big difference in our students’ returns to Fit for Life is an adaptation of the lives just by spending a small amount share his national program Body Recall, which of time with them. Residents volun- keen political has been a leader in fall prevention and teer at any level of commitment: as insights and fall recovery. Body Recall was recently little as one hour once a week to as his take on designated by the U. S. Department of much as they would like. No previous the upcoming Health and Human Services as a Tier 1 experience as a professional educator elections with provider for improving the health and his talk “The is required. W-JCC teachers, guidance Photo courtesy well-being among older adults. counselors and subject specialists will Presidential of Bob Holsworth Fit for Life’s mission is to provide a provide an orientation to the school, Election and program of exercise and education to training and ongoing assistance. the Political Landscape in the Nation.” get participants moving and keeping Each volunteer is partnered with Bob has spoken numerous times and them physically active to maintain a a child who needs additional individ- has kept us engaged with his anal- healthy body and improved quality of ualized attention that will help them ysis. He is the Managing Partner at life. on their way to literacy and learning DecideSmart, a longtime Virginia polit- Our group meets at 8 a.m., Tuesdays success. Our program has been recog- ical analyst, and the former director and Thursdays, for one hour in the CSB nized by the W-JCC Public Schools as a of the Wilde School of Government Exercise Studio. Domenica Jernigan is needed and valued community part- and Public Affairs at the Virginia the instructor and a registered nurse. ner because of the enriched learning Commonwealth University. She can be contacted at 757-784-7682. experience our residents provide for the November 4—Leo Titus joins us to children. provide his personal story as a member For further information on becom- of the “Pentagon 9/11 VA Task Force ing a Ford’s Colony Volunteer for One’s Search & Rescue Mission.” An FLY FISHING Education, contact Muriel Slaughter evening not to be missed. at 757-221-8232 or mslaughter1@ Fly-fishing meetings start again in verizon.net. September after two months off for GARDEN CLUB the summer. Our next club meeting is Tuesday, September 20, at 7 p.m. FRIENDS at the S&T Club. The meeting will AND NEIGHBORS Our first meeting of the year will be on review fishing trips planned for the Wednesday, September 14. We meet at coming year and activities tailored for The Friends and Neighbors Club meets S&T Club beginning with coffee and beginners. A trip is already scheduled the first Friday of each month at 6:45 hospitality at 9 a.m. You don’t have to for Escatawba Farm near Covington p.m. at the S&T Club, September have a green thumb to join and enjoy on October 26, 27, and 28. Trips are through June. Our mission is to pro- our programs and social time together. planned to Tomahawk Farms, Rose vide opportunities for residents and We think you’ll be excited when you River, Mossy Creek, Jackson River and property owners to gather together for hear about all of the activities planned

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 39 ACTIVITIES for the year. There will be activity Club on the third Thursdays of the meal at either the club or a local restau- sign-up sheets so bring your checkbook month at 7 p.m. rant. All levels of golf achievement are and you can bring/take a plant from Genealogy Club resources on the welcomed and handicapping permits all the plant exchange. Ford’s Colony website, under “Clubs players an opportunity to win prizes. The first program of the year will and Activities,” are available to every- be presented by Marie Butler. Marie’s one, not just club members. It contains topic, ‘Foliage, Flowers and Fashion’, listings of reference books owned by will be given with her trademark sense club members available for you to HOME BREWERS of humor. Come and hear what Marie borrow; Tidewater Genealogy Society means by “open your horticultural eyes bus trip schedules to Washington, DC The Homebrew interest group members and hearts” to possibility. (DAR Library, National Archives, meet to exchange recipes, techniques, The fall trip will be Friday, October Library of Congress); and much more. experiences and brewing knowledge to 21, to Richmond, incorporating VMFA’s Finally, “Like” us on Facebook for better enable us to produce high qual- exhibit “Fine Arts and Flowers,” lunch updates to meetings, Tommy’s pointers ity, flavorful beer at home without the at The Tobacco Company, and docent- for researchers, and more contempora- additives and chemicals used in com- led tours of Agecroft Hall with its fas- neous information than that found on mercially processed ‘tasteless’ beer. We cinating history and sumptuous English our website. Currently, find out what’s also visit the many local microbrewer- gardens. Sign up at the September happening with Ancestry’s “Family ies to get current knowledge about the meeting or leave your $80 check with Tree Maker,” Findmypast.com partner- microbrew industry. At our irregularly your name in an envelope marked GC ship with FamilySearch International, scheduled meetings, we conduct beer Fall trip at John Pott gate. There will be and more. tastings which give the members a no refunds, but you may find a replace- chance to see what others are doing ment. and to discuss ways to improve. At If you have not joined garden club times, others, who no longer enjoy this GOLF & DINE SOCIETY yet, you may drop your check for $15 hobby, will offer up their equipment, at the John Pott gate. Make your check and our members can often pick up out to FCGC and note your name, The Golf & Dine Society (GDS) had items to add to their own equipment address, phone number and email. a bright and sunny afternoon for its and supplies. Please note “Garden Club Membership, July 17 outing at Colonial Heritage. For further information, call Walter Attn: Vicki Trainor” on the envelope. In the warm sunshine, teams played a Maginnis at 757-272-99 or walter. Or bring your $15 to our first meeting captain’s choice format and then ate in [email protected]. on September 14. For more informa- the Magnolia Room at the club. New tion, email [email protected]. members were welcomed and all golf awards were distributed after dinner. INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE The next GDS outing will be Sunday, GENEALOGY CLUB September 18, at The Williamsburg Club. This club is usually a challenge The Intermediate Bridge Club was simply due to the exquisitely fast organized to create a fun and com- On September 15, at 7 p.m. at the greens. This is also a private club made petitive game of better bridge players S&T Club, the Genealogy Club will available only through a GDS member who want to continue improving their host Beth Hanson, the club president, who is a member of The Williamsburg bidding/playing skills. This is not a presenting a lecture on immigration Club. Sign up for this event is via an duplicate game; in fact, we use Chicago records and ship passenger lists. internet distributed reservation form. scoring. As a starting point, all players The Genealogy Club is comprised To sign up to play, send a request email use Modern Bridge bidding methods to of people whose ancestors came from to [email protected]. All players are include weak 2’s, transfers, and point many states and various foreign lands. expected to remit annual family dues counts. We meet each Wednesday and/ Club membership offers the opportu- of $5 to the GDS. Make payable and or Thursday at 1:15 p.m. at the S&T nity to speak with other club members send to Bill Farwell at 113 Killington, Club. Please leave a three-hour block about research challenges similar to Williamsburg, 23188. Results of the of time each day to finish play. Timely what you may be encountering, and July outing may be found on the Scores newsletters are sent out to describe through our meetings, to hear lectures page of this TOC. popular conventions and methods of from professional genealogists and his- The GDS is open to all Ford’s improved play. On Wednesdays at torians on subjects of general interest; Colony residents and owners. Outings 1 p.m., we have 15 minute tutorials to learn about the various resources are scheduled monthly throughout the to discuss recent newsletters. If you available online and in our community; spring, summer, and fall. Typically, nine have any questions, please contact our and how to make the best use of them. holes of golf are played on a course in coordinator Jack Geiger at findjackg@ Regular meetings are held at the S&T the Williamsburg area, followed by a cox.net.

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webpage at fchoa.org or contact Dean For general questions about Risseeuw at 757-258-4887 or Dean. Monday Morning Bridge, please MAH JONGG MAVENS [email protected]. contact Carolyn Stowe at 757-564- 8550 or [email protected] or Debbie The Mah Jongg Mavens are an enthusi- Boggio at [email protected]. astic group of ladies who come togeth- MONDAY EVENING er twice a week to indulge their love of BEGINNERS BRIDGE Sept 5 No Play (Labor Day) playing Mah Jongg. We play at S&T Sept 12 Nancy Ohlinger 757-229-7568 Club on Wednesday afternoons from 1 Bridge players new to the game are Sept 19 Madge Spitteler 757-784-3451 to 4 p.m. and again on Saturday from welcomed to join us at the S&T Sept 26 Janice Miller 757-229-7820 noon to 3:30/4 p.m. Club from 7 to 10 p.m. on the third Oct 3 Donna Whittaker 757-585-2622 We play American Mah Jongg for Monday evening of each month, except points and only play hands that appear December, July and August, to play on the official 2016 National Mah non-competitive fun bridge. This group NEWCOMERS Jongg League card. On Wednesday is for players who have recently learned the player with the highest point total the basics of contract bridge and who earns the Mahj Queen crown for the are developing their skills while play- week. Saturdays are just for fun. New ing with others at the same beginner’s players are always welcome. level. Players may refer to game notes For additional information and to and to other players for guidance while let us know that you plan to play so we playing. However, this is not a teach- know how many tables and sets we will ing session and players are expected to need, contact Jane Flagello at drjaner@ know the basics of contract bridge. The sbcglobal.net. Happy Mahjing! kick-off session is Monday, September 19. Players pay $2 the first time they attend and $1 per session thereafter. Space is limited to 40 players on a first MEN’S BIBLE STUDY come basis. To sign up, please contact Arlene Krupinski at [email protected] We are continuing our study of Acts and or Janie Chamberlain at janecham75@ Newcomers is ready to kick off an are presently around Chapters 6 to 8, gmail.com. exciting year on September 16, at 6:45 which relate the beginning of the perse- p.m. at the S&T Club. We’re celebrating cutions of the Christians and the con- Newcomers 20th birthday! Our special version of Saul. Come meet with us each MONDAY MORNING guest is Shirley Mitchell, a co-founder second and fourth Thursdays, September BRIDGE of Newcomers. Then, with our current 8 and 22 at 9:30 a.m. at S&T Club for a political scene and upcoming elections stimulating, enjoyable discussion of the Join us for bridge each Monday forefront in all our minds, our speaker messages of the Bible. For further infor- morning at the S&T Club at 9 a.m. Paul Aron, Director of Publications for mation, call 757-903-2793 or fcmensbi- for three hours of interesting and Colonial Williamsburg, will take us [email protected]. challenging bridge play; this is social back to our founding times where we bridge and not a class. However, will learn that the political fighting is players of all levels are welcome. We not that different today than it was then. start play promptly at 9:15 a.m. with Paul is the author of Founding MODEL RAILROAD CLUB four rounds of six hands in each round Feuds: The Rivalries, Clashes, and and with a different partner for each Conflicts That Forged a Nation. The round. Cost is only $1 with cash prizes Welcome back. Hope you were able to official description of the book really awarded to the four highest scores of ride the rails at least once during the says it all: “Think partisanship has the day; the person with the lowest summer. never been so bad? Think again. score receives their dollar back. We will resume monthly club meet- Founding Feuds shows the founders Listed are the weekly hosts for ings at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 1, not only debating but also smearing, September. You may call the host for at the S&T Club. screaming, spitting, and occasionally the week you desire to play to reserve a Mark your calendars for the shooting at each other—their politics seat as the host must obtain even tables Annual Ford’s Colony Model Railroad every bit as polarized as ours.” You of players. If you signed up to play on Open House, 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, will have an opportunity to purchase an upcoming Monday and find that November 6. Invite the grandkids now the book with a book signing to follow. you cannot play, please contact the host to join you on the tour. All book proceeds go directly to the before that Monday morning to cancel. For more information, visit our club Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

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We will have more than a meeting, together. We play round robin style to 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the S&T Club. We it’s a Night Out! Come socialize with keep it interesting. will be playing September 1, 8, 15, 22, new friends, enjoy delicious snacks and We welcome new members. Feel free and 29 if you would like to get to know sign up for one of our club activities to stop by and watch or join us for a us. The rules have never changed, but a such as Wine and Dine, Book Group game. It’s great exercise, a good way to set of rules are available to refresh old or Mix and Mingle, which will be on make new friends and enjoy some time minds if you would like. the first Sunday of the month, a change out in the fresh air. If you would like to know more from previous years. New this year, Please be sure to contact POC’s at the about the Pinochle Club or would like those who wish to continue socializing bottom of the article to get on the pick- to try us out, contact Bill Loscalzo by after the program can join their fellow leball distribution list. You will see an using the Residents directory at fchoa. Newcomers at Murdoch’s at the Ford’s email from us a day before we play ask- org. Please let us know in advance so we Colony Country Club where there will ing who is interested in playing the next can reserve a seat at one of the tables. be Newcomers appetizer and drink day. We keep all informed by asking specials available. that you reply to all on your response. Are you new to Ford’s Colony POC’s: Beverly Thomas, lead, at and haven’t had a chance to join [email protected] or 215- ROUND ROBIN BRIDGE Newcomers yet? Come to our first 350-9762; Roger Allen at rogercallen@ meeting of the year, and you can sign up yahoo.com or 757-229-2271; Steve We are a group of people who play for membership and start the year with Maurer at [email protected] or casual bridge using the Chicago scor- us. For any questions you may have, 757-572-1581. ing. We meet the second Thursday of contact Eloise Branden, president, at each month, September to June. Our [email protected]. first night of play is September 13. PILATES CLUB Please come at 6:45 p.m. so that we can review the rules and collect dues. NEW RESIDENT We will start playing promptly at 7 WELCOME COMMITTEE The Pilates Club meets Monday, p.m. The cost is $20 for the year. Cash Wednesday, and Friday at 8:15 a.m. at prizes will be awarded at the banquet The goal of Ford’s Colony New the CSB Exercise Studio. Contact Missy the end of June. If you are interested in Resident Welcome Committee is to at [email protected] with any joining Round Robin Bridge, contact welcome all new residents to the questions. Rich Plate at [email protected]. We’d Ford’s Colony community. Our volun- love to welcome new faces as well as teers visit new residents and give them see those who have been a part of RR a packet of information on what is PILATES FUSION Bridge before. available within Ford’s Colony as well FOR GOLFERS as the greater Williamsburg area. Our sole purpose is to let new residents By combining Pilates and Yoga, our ® SILVER SNEAKERS know about the many activities, clubs, focus is to improve balance, flexibility, and non-profit organizations that are and core strength for all levels of fitness, available to them. If you are a new keeping in mind the physical demands Silver Sneakers® is designed to improve resident who has not been contacted of playing golf. We meet Mondays and well-being through fitness education yet, email one of our co-chairs: Janet Thursdays at 4 p.m. at the CSB Exercise involving strength training, balance, Joyce at [email protected] or Studio. Contact Linda Burke at 757- and flexibility. The goal is to improve Pat Giles at [email protected]. 564-0169 with any questions. physical and mental health, minimize age-related physical degeneration as well as improve cardiovascular endur- ance, muscular strength, flexibility, PICKLEBALL PINOCHLE CLUB agility, balance and coordination. Exercises are performed while either For September, we will be playing pick- Are you looking for something fun seated on a chair or standing. Weights, leball at the S&T Club on Mondays, to do on Thursday afternoons? Do stretch bands, and a ball are provided. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 you like playing cards? Do you like Participants must wear sneakers and a.m. Note that Tuesday is a new added to socialize and meet new people? clothing appropriate for exercising. time. Whether you are a new player or Why not join us for a few rounds of Also, bring a bottle of water to drink have some experience with the game, pinochle. Whether or not you are an throughout the session. we’d love to have you come join us. old hand or just learning, we would Our group meets at the CSB Exercise The group that plays is extremely love for you to join us. We play double Studio, at 11 a.m., Tuesdays and friendly and has a lot of fun playing deck pinochle every Thursday from Thursdays, for approximately one hour

42 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ACTIVITIES and is open to both men and women. Our October activities include a trip Congratulations to the Ford’s Our certified instructor is Sonya on Saturday the first to visit Occasion Colony Killer Whales Swim Team for Thomas (CardioFit, Muscular Strength, for the Arts, a visual and performing a successful season. The Killer Whales Range of Motion and First Aid CPR arts festival in Merchant’s Square. finished in second place as a team in AED). Contact Sonya at 757-254-4917 Lunch will follow at a local restau- Division 2 of the Virginia Peninsula to register for the class. For general rant. Please notify President Rolph by Swim Union. Thank you to the 130 information, please contact Harlene September 26 if attending. swimmers, five coaches, and countless Barton at 757-259-0424 or harlenebar- For any questions about Solitaires parents and volunteers who made this [email protected]. contact Roy Rolph at 757-258-9016, eight-week season fun, competitive and Harold Hall at 757-345-5726 or Janice successful. What a great season! For Svendsen at 757-258-0244. We look more information on the swim team, FORD’S COLONY forward to seeing everyone soon. go to fordscolonyswimteam.teamapp. SOFTBALL LEAGUE com or contact Kelly Arne at kellyarne. [email protected]. Go Killer Whales!! Our fall season starts after Labor Day SWIM TEAM and runs until the end of November. New members are always welcome. Please contact Joe DiNuzzo at vadi- [email protected] for more information. Ford’s Colony Softball is a slow- pitch, recreational softball group, consisting of men and woman over 40, but guest players under 40 also are welcome. We play one pick-up game per week, Saturday mornings, on the field at the Westbury Park recreational area. Also, this year we added an eve- Photo courtesy of Lisa W Cumming Photography ning game during the week. Our split season goes from April through June and again from September through November.

SOLITAIRES

Solitaires is a social group of Ford’s Colony residents who are single or single again. Our 2016-2017 season is about to begin and includes outings to a variety of events and places. We will kick off our new social calendar in September with a continental breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7 at the S&T Club. Breakfast is free to all paying members. For those who have yet to send in their $8 dues, checks should be made payable to Ford’s Colony Solitaires. Our next social will be our regular third Thursday dinner at Murdoch’s on September 15 at 6 p.m. Please contact Joan Emerson at 757-229-4703 or [email protected] if you plan to attend. The deadline to sign up for this event is September 11.

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including donation and player entry forms, can be found on their website: TAI CHI TENNIS CLUB sites.google.com/site/charitytennis- classicinc. Becky Strohmeier can also NHI HAO… HELLO Save the Date of Saturday morning, answer any questions about the event The Ford’s Colony Tai Chi Club has October 22, for the Invitational with at [email protected]. finished Part I, Portion One of their Two Rivers. Rain date is October 29. If you are interested in member- Fall Semester; this training focused on More information will follow. ship in the Tennis Club, contact Qi Gong for five weeks. The next Men’s Tennis Social is Membership Director Bob Cleveland at Part I, Portion Two will focus on scheduled for Monday, September 12. [email protected]. the first portion of Sun Style and will Contact Mike Harbin at michaelchar- run for five weeks from August 10 to [email protected] for more information. September 7. The Fall Ladies Interclub Tennis THEATRE CLUB The Fall Semester Part Two will (Ford’s Colony, Kingsmill, Two Rivers, run for ten weeks from Wednesday, and McCormack Nagelsen Tennis September 14, to Wednesday, Center-MNTC) is scheduled for each November 16, and will focus on the Wednesday beginning September 14 remainder of Sun Style. A winter break through October 19 with a rain date from Wednesday, November 23 to of October 26. All ladies who are Wednesday, December 28, will con- members of the Tennis Club are invited clude Tai Chi for the year. to participate, and all skill levels are All Tai Chi instruction is conducted in welcomed. This is a great way to get to the CSB Exercise Studio on Wednesdays know your fellow tennis enthusiasts in THEATRE CLUB from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30/6 p.m. Each the Greater Williamsburg Area. Contact instruction includes all or part of Tai Pam Neuhaus at pmneuhaus@yahoo. Chi breathing drills, Tai Chi walking, com or 757-903-4163 for more infor- balance, movement drills, and specific mation or to obtain a sign-up sheet. Photo courtesy of Ben Steen Photography form movements, Yang or Sun Style. The 2016 Charity Tennis Classic Present members, interested Ford’s Women’s Doubles Tournament will be HEEEEE’S COMING…YES, ELVIS Colony residents, and interested non- held at McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis WILL PERFORM FOR YOU AT THE Ford’s Colony residents are all invited Center on September 13-14. They are SEPTEMBER THEATRE CLUB. Be to participate. Tai Chi is offered at a looking for players and donations. The there! minimum cost. Contact Elmer May, Wine Gala is not available anymore The Theatre Club opens its new President, at 757-259-9905; Linda and so they will lose that opportunity season with a very special show open Thomson, Vice President, at 757-229- to raise money for their three deserving to all on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 3195; or Susan Deane, Treasurer, at charities: CASA, Avalon and Latisha’s p.m. at the S&T Club. For those not 757-849-2404. House. The CTC is trying to help local acquainted with our guest entertainer, ZHAI JIAN… GOOD BYE women and children in so many ways Anthony Lee Wood, you’re in for a and hopes many tennis players will be delightful treat. a part of that. 99.9% of each donation Anthony is a professional enter- goes directly to the charities. More tainer, well known in the area for many information about the tournament, years as a singer, comedian, and impersonator. He performed twice in shows at Ford’s Colony in 2004 and 2008 to standing room only audiences. One Ford’s Colony couple told me they have followed him to many other venues throughout Virginia and even retained THE CARPENTERS him for their 60 guests at their Fiftieth FINE CUSTOM CARPENTRY /GENERAL CONTRACTING wedding anniversary. Does the term Kitchen Cabinetry • Built in Bookcases Licensed & Insured • Over 30 years experience “groupies” sound about right? Furniture • Entertaiment Centers For quality in restorative services and remodeling

and additions, we provide select carpentry service For this special show, the Theatre New Windows and Doors Installation- or full range of general contracting services Club is not charging an admission fee, Exterior Trim Replacement

but you must have paid your 2016 Call us to bring quality upgrades and restoration to your home Restorations • Renovations • Additions -17 membership dues, $10 per person, (Interior trim upgrades and replacements) (757) 592-8879

[email protected] beforehand and left the check at the Upgrade or replace stairs & handrails Owner: Robert Webb, General Contractor, Install closet organizers John Pott gate. Add your phone num- Artisan Craftsman, Master Craftsman ber and email address to the envelope

44 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ACTIVITIES and tell us if you will be coming to the found at fchoa.org on the “Activities proposed itinerary and general cost. show. Those non-members who want and Club” page. To participate in these Those who went to Israel know we are to come are welcome but subject to outings, you need to be a club member. in good hands with Barry. capacity constraints and must pay $10 Annual dues are $5. November 3 we are off to Petersburg at the door. This gives you the 2016 - to tour the beautiful Center Street 2017 membership with free admission Mansion, where Lincoln stayed and for all other shows. See the agenda for spoke. In addition, our tour includes the season in this issue of the TOC. It’s a visit to Blandford Church. Lunch is cabaret seating, so BYOB. being arranged and included. The cost The next show will be a rousing is $58 per person based on 30 people. Octoberfest. Contact Jan Leslie at 757-221-0850 or [email protected].

TRAILBLAZERS WILLIAM & MARY Photo of Prince Butler on the Capital FAN CLUB Trail. The long hot summer is over. The Tribe Photo by Ted Hanson has its first football game September 1 against North Carolina State and another away game against Hampton TRAVEL CLUB University on September 10. The first home game is September 17, 6 p.m. against Norfolk State. A good time was had by all at our On September 4, an open house will Trailblazers biking the Virginia Capital opening meeting and BBQ where we show off all the renovation work com- Trail cross the Chickahominy Bridge. also announced our fall schedule. pleted on Zable Stadium. In addition Photo by Tom Thompson September 27, 7 p.m. “We are the to the new seating on the west side of so many who owe so much to so few.” the stadium, there are new restrooms, a We invite you all to join us on Monday, – The Matthews Men. Author William new, larger press box and media rooms, September 12 at 7 p.m. at the S&T Geroux will immerse us in the tales of much needed handrails leading to seats, Club for a presentation by Beth these few brave men and share infor- elevators to access the upper seating, Weisbrod, Executive Director of the mation about their lives. Come and lis- and a new, improved playing surface. Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, and ten to Bill tell us about our neighbors, Zable Stadium will be the place to be Katie Gaskins, Director of Operations heroes to all. and a fun place to watch our Tribe and Outreach, who will share the October 11, 10:15 a.m. In keep- football team. 15-year journey to create Virginia’s ing with the nautical spirit, we have William & Mary has been recog- world class multi-use trail in and near planned a delightful day in Yorktown, nized as a CAA powerhouse. Richmond “our home town.” car-pooling from the S&T Club at University, the pre-season favorite, The concept of a designated “bicycle 10:15 a.m. David Bowditch’s Hornsby returns dozens of seasoned players. corridor” along scenic Route 5 dates House Inn Bed and Breakfast will be Richmond is the favorite to win the from 1991, when VDOT reported our first stop with a private tour of CAA championship, but the Tribe is the recommendations of the “Route 5 this beautiful house. Lunch is on one’s second choice. Senior QB Steve Cluley Corridor Study” to the Governor and own at the Yorktown Pub, followed by heads up a hungry team that last year General Assembly. A feasibility study the Waterman’s Museum with private shared the championship with Rich- of a “bicycle path” from Williamsburg guided tour and culminating with a mond and James Madison, who is also to Richmond was begun in 1996 sunset sail on the schooner Alliance in the prognosticators’ ranking. and completed in 1999, confirming from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $37 In addition to football games, the its viability. In 2006, with Federal per person and includes tours and sail. Tribe has a Quarterback Club. Ford’s funds in hand, then Governor Tim Reservations are due by September 8; Colony fans can hear Head Coach, Kaine presided at the opening of the drop your checks off at John Pott Gate. Jimmye Laycock each Monday night at Greensprings section; a year later Contact Dorothy Raskin at 757-565- William & Mary Hall discuss the pre- Governor Wilder opened the Richmond 1261 or [email protected]. vious week’s game. The Coach brings Riverfront section. The entire 50+ mile October 25, 7 p.m. Scandinavia three “stars” of the game: one each for trail was completed and opened last and all its glory will be presented by the offense, defense and special teams. October. Barry Weiss’ Odyssey Travel, our tour The players answer questions from the We are also starting our fall planner who did our very successful audience as does Coach Laycock. It’s “Adventure Outings,” which can be Israel trips. Come and learn the details,

Talk of the Colony, September 2016 | 45 ACTIVITIES neat to hear the young men and their Jesus,” which focuses on real-life topics insights. Coach Laycock is guarded and how to live out faith in practical with his comments and the audience is terms. This fall we will begin in the YOGA expected to keep comments and ques- Book of James, which has been called tion very positive. the “Proverbs of the New Testament.” Our group is five years strong! What a We will address topics that we all great feeling. We thank everyone who encounter, such as trials, temptations, joined us and welcome you to practice partiality, prejudice, use of the tongue, with us any time. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY perseverance, and more. The Yoga group meets Tuesday and Each week a lesson will be present- Thursday mornings, 9:15-10:30 a.m. in Please join us on Tuesday, September ed by one of our teachers, followed the CSB Exercise Studio. On Tuesdays, 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the S&T by a “Table Talk” discussion. No we often go for coffee after class. In Club for our brunch and introductory homework is ever required, although September, we will have all the classes. meeting of 2016-2017. Women, who you may choose to read the suggested Yoga is for every body and every- are new to Ford’s Colony or new to our weekly passage. Participation during body. In our classes we learn how to club, as well as our returning members our discussion time is voluntary. balance our own stretch and strength to are invited. All women are welcome, Our members are encouraged by optimize poses/postures. What we learn whether you are new to the Bible or the friendships formed, by the relevant in class we can take with us to practice whether you have been reading it for lessons, and by considering one anoth- at home, on the court/course, or on years. We will gather each Tuesday er’s perspectives. Come and meet with vacation. If you would like to learn through May 2, 2017. us for what promises to be a wonderful some helpful ideas for your wellness, We will be studying “Wise Words year together. For further information, come join us for a few classes or more. for Women: Selections from the Books please contact Stephi Fisher at 757- Inquiries? Contact Tricia at yoga- of James, Proverbs, and the Words of 291-4888 or [email protected]. [email protected].

SCORECARD Thanks to all the residents GOLF & DINE SOCIETY AWARDS who made Ford’s Colony JULY 17, 2016 COLONIAL HERITAGE GOLF CLUB Day a huge success! Closest To The Pin – Larry Zensinger Photos by Barb Plate and Jan York Longest Drive – Ladies – Fran Lockard Longest Drive – Men – Jack Moon Low Gross Team Score – 34 – Joan Farnum, John Lynch, Larry Zensinger Low Net Team Score – 3rd Place – 36 – Larry Stowe, Ralph Spohn, Tony Nappi Low Net Team Score – 2nd Place – 35 – Bob Capowski, Brian Harmon, Chris Schwenker, George Spalthoff Low Net Team Score – 1st Place – 34 – Audrey & John Chiricotti, Bruce & Sharon Hurwitz Stableford High Score – Jim & Fran Lockard, Don & Linda Baker Golf Is Hard Award – Ralph Abrams, Jack Moon, Mike Boyer, Don Seyka

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December, 2017 (as available). Minutes from HOUSEHOLD MISCELLANEOUS Lahaina and shopping. Golf and sightseeing Westinghouse WH7000 Portable Beginner Acoustic Guitar for Kids w/ arrangements available through concierge. Generator - $450 Case & Accessories - $150 Please Call: 757-564-3553 or 757-784-3052 New, never used. One-touch electric EZ start, Like new, in excellent condition. Model ST6-1. 420cc air- cooled OHV engine, 12V sealed Slightly smaller than a regular guitar size. Seabrook Island/Charleston, SC - battery, simplified color coded user controls, never Lightweight “Fender” brand case has straps to $1,450 per week flat tires, 20', 10-gauge, 30 amp power cord. carry like a backpack. Also included is the Girls Ocean/Golf Resort Villa: 3 BR’s each with private 7000W Running/8500 Peak Generator. Orig. Guitar Method Book, with CD, and a guitar pick. bath. Two Club Corp courses on the island. Price $899/ from Costco. Please Call: 631-682-1020 or Also tennis center, beach club with 2 pools/bar/ Please Call: 757-645-4742 or Email: [email protected] restaurant, equestrian center, fitness facility, and a Email: [email protected] pool at the Villa. Walk or bike to the ocean/beach. Creative Memories Photo Album Supplies - Please Call: 757-345-0562 TROY-BILT 5550 Watts Portable best offer - get it out of my garage Generator - $425 A wide variety of supplies, including albums, SERVICES $699 when new. Used twice. Necessary when stickers, markers and much more. Would prefer you have NO POWER in your home. Runs the buyer to take all or most of the supplies. Dog Walking Services I am a resident of Ford’s Colony. Do you worry important stuff. Never in the rain. Really like Please Email: [email protected] that your canine family member is lonely or needs new. One-pull start. Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet Piano - a potty break when you are away from home? I’m Please Call: 757-258-9724 $500 or best offer here to help. Girls 7 Piece Bedroom Set - $1,200 One owner, needs tuning. Please Call: 703-395-7600 Brass double bed, bedroom set in very good Please Call: 757-258-3916 condition. Excellent firm mattress, two sets of Automotive Buying & Selling Assistance - Reasonable Prices Discussed During Free sheets, 2 pillows, comforter and dust ruffle. Night Department 56 Dickens Village Collectibles Start planning your holiday decorating with these Consultation stand with matching lamp, desk and chair, chest mint condition pieces. Collection includes Tower Want a new car but nervous about getting a good of drawers, and 2-piece dresser. of London and accessory pieces. Some retired; deal/getting taken advantage of when selling Please Call: 757-561-5142 original boxes. Must see in person. Will sell yours? Ford’s Colony resident helping people Rice Cooker & Veggie Steamer individually or as a lot. buy/sell their cars while simplifying the process/ All-in-one - $12 Please Call: 757-291-6267 making you more money. Contact for further Brand new, Model HS90 by Black & Decker, details, references available. white. Includes owner’s manual, original box 2016 Spanish Timbrado Song Canaries Please Call: 757-903-8452 or Bring the beauty of bird song into your home. thrown away. Email: [email protected] All birds closed band, raised in a clean home Please Call: 303-579-1572 environment. Driving Services Insert for Pottery Barn Kids Please Call: 804-932-9443 Semi-retired Ford’s Colony resident is available to “Anywhere Chair" - $40 drive you anywhere you need to go. Fully insured, Brand new & in box. Generic foam insert for Squire by Fender Electric Guitar excellent driving record, reasonable rates, clean and Mustang Amplifier - $250 a child’s oversized, anywhere chair. This is the car, references on request. Call or email to discuss Gig bag, cable, right handed, excellent condition. largest one, so they do not outgrow it quickly. your needs. Please Email: [email protected] Slipcover can be purchased ($59 at PB) or made. Please Call: 757-564-3336 or Dimensions available. Alvarez Acoustic Guitar - $150 Email: [email protected] Please Call: 303-579-1572 Left handed, excellent condition. Please Email: [email protected] Dog Walking Service GE Monogram Beverage Cooler, I live in Ford’s Colony. I love walking & love dogs. Model number ZDB24A - $975 RECREATIONAL/SPORTS I’m available 7 days a week to walk your dog. You Stainless door with glass front, two adjustable can enjoy a day away from home knowing your glass shelves; one has a small chip. Holds 12 Red & Black Golf Bag - $30 BFF is getting exercise & lots of hugs. Stands easily. Very light weight. Comes with extra bottles of wine. 34 1/2 inches high, 24 inches deep Please Call: 757-235-2694 or tees and 6 golf balls. and 24 inches wide. Can be used as a stand-alone Email: [email protected] cooler or integrated into your cabinets. Please Call: 757-870-2156 Please Email: [email protected] Babysitting RENTAL Two year Counselor-In-Training at United Jewish Patio Furniture - $300 Community of the Virginia Peninsula Student of Glass-top round table (with center hole for 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo – Sarasota, Florida Available Jan-Feb 2017 and Jan-Apr 2018. Hampton Roads Academy. CPR/AED/First Aid umbrella) with 4 armchairs; chaise; and small side Completely furnished, beautiful water-view, two Certified. Resident of Ford’s Colony. table. White with blue sling seats on the chairs heated pools, tennis, walk to Siesta Key Beach, Please Call: 757-565-1325 or and chaise. Furniture made by Winston. restaurants. Email: [email protected] Please Call: 757-220-2831 Please Call: 941-400-4808 denotes photos of the item Ethan Allen Bennett Chair - $550 are available at fchoa.org Lightly used arm chair with custom botanical Shipswatch Duck, NC 4 BR, 3 1/2 bath house, Olympic pool, hot tub, fabric, firm sit, with matching pillow, excellent To submit your classified ad, please go tofchoa. and boat launch. Walk to the ocean or sound. condition. Will need to pick up. org and click on “Classifieds" and then click Families only. No pets. Available weeks: Nov. 2-9, Please Call: 757-565-5437 on “Submit your Classified Ad," fill in the 2016, $1,200/wk., Aug. 11-18 and Aug. 18-25, appropriate information. Ads must be 40 words Patio Table and Chairs - $200 or best offer 2017, $2,400/wk., Nov. 15-17, 2017, $1,200/wk. or less. Two items may be featured. Classified ads 42" X 84" oval glass and aluminum table and six Additional $300/wk. refundable security deposit. are free to FC residents. There is a $20 fee for swivel chairs. Table has opening for an umbrella. Please Call: 757-564-3553 or 757-784-3052 Please Call: 757-206-1759 non-residents. All classified ads also appear on Sands of Kahana Oceanfront Resort the fchoa.org website. All ads must be received by in West Maui - $1,800/wk. the 15th of each month for the following month. 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo with pool, hot tub Printed ads are based on space availability. and, restaurant. Private beach. Available July 8-15, 2017 or choose another week from July-

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