Talk of the Colony Talk of the Colony

May 2015

alk of the olony T THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THEC FORD’S COLONY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

From THE BOARD KEEPING FORD’S COLONY AT THE FOREFRONT BY BOB LUND, DIRECTOR AT LARGE The Board of Directors has been hard at experiences, relationship building amenities, work during the last two months devel- activities, events, and feedback loops, e.g., Board of oping goals for moving forward. Our list surveys, attendance reports, and responses Directors Meetings is posted on the FCHOA website (fchoa. on social media. Ford’s Colony provides/ org) in the “Documents” section under the uses these feedback loops, amenities, and 05/19/2015 – 9:30 a.m “Residents” tab. As I’m writing this article, more, including golf, an activity identified Work Session five goals identified through brainstorming as OUT in the above mentioned article, as are being considered for adoption at the well as in a March 3, 2015 “Why America 05/21/2015 – 2 p.m. April board meeting: fell out of love with golf” item on a Regular Meeting v Manage to budget Washington Post blog. However, the Ford’s v Understand issues/options with undevel- Colony Country Club (FCCC) is bucking BOD Agenda and Minutes oped property in or adjacent to Ford’s the trend, having been refreshed and are available at fchoa.org Colony not under FCHOA control recently purchased by ClubCorp, a success- v Implement recommendations on ful and well-funded owner of country clubs, improving HOA governance (see whose representatives met with those of the Governance Task Force report on HOA FCHOA board and indicated their intent to website) own and improve FCCC for the long-haul. v Organize and plan for external represen- The desirability of Ford’s Colony as a tation (branding, marketing, and public place to live is heightened by our location. relations) of Ford’s Colony Virginia was recently cited by Bankrate. v Clarify maintenance and security com (bankrate.com/finance/retirement/best- responsibilities related to Westport and states-for-retirement-7.aspx) as one of the further improve communication with best states for retirees, because it has much the Westport Neighborhood Association to keep residents happy: and Meridian Land Company (the v low cost-of-living and crime rates developer) v a health care system ranked above In addition to the board goals, other average by the federal Agency for goals have been developed by each of the Healthcare Research and Quality thirteen standing committees. All of these v weather often described as a Visit Ford's Colony Living are important to the success of our HOA. “Goldilocks climate,” not too hot and on Facebook Your board also examines issues and not too cold potential issues affecting other community v varied landscape, from sandy beaches associations and assesses the competi- to mountains, allowing for a range of tiveness of Ford’s Colony in many areas. outdoor activities According to a “What’s IN, What’s OUT” Personally, I find that Williamsburg is article in the March/April issue of Common one of the best places to live in Virginia, Ground (published by the Community with more opportunities for experiences and Associations Institute), buyers want “walk- activities than anyone could ever exhaust. ing and jogging trails” (60%), “park areas” Our residents have a wealth of activities, (54%), and “outdoor swimming pools” opportunities for experiences, and many (50%). Also considered is the importance of relationship-building amenities available

fchoa.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 notes from THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE FCHOA MANAGEMENT & SERVICES CONTACTS Administration �� 258-4230 fax: 258-4065 LOCAL LIVE THEATER—CHECK IT OUT [email protected] ��Drew Mulhare BY FRANK BATTLE General Manager Assistant General Manager ��Sally Walls There are several locations in the Regional Library at 515 Scotland Project Maintenance Manager ��Ryan Lee Williamsburg area to enjoy live theater. Street where Panglossian Productions, Owner Services Coordinator ��Audrey Miller ��Jo Lilley Following are brief descriptions of what Backstage Productions, and others Bookkeeping Administration ��Jenny Holland is available—with apologies to any that I perform. Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant �� Denise Sears inadvertently omitted. And, there are more. The Comedy ARC Manager ��Lynn Combs The Kimball Theatre is Colonial Club provides live entertainment at Recreation �� 258-4270 Williamsburg’s prime showplace. the Doubletree by Hilton down near Chris Schwenker, Activities & Recreation Manager Located on Duke of Gloucester Street in Kingsmill. The Haunted Dinner Theater Security �� 258-4080 Merchants Square, the theater is home to offers family entertainment from June Deb Brown ��Chief of Security the Virginia Premiere Theatre, a profes- through December at Captain George’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS sional theatre company specializing in Restaurant; a 71-item buffet dinner President...... Jim Doebler [email protected] 221-0749 presenting first class performances. is offered, followed by an interactive, Vice President ...... Charlie Ohlinger The Virginia Shakespeare Festival haunted mystery show. The nearby [email protected] 229-7568 Treasurer...... George Spalthoff performs each summer at William & Mystery Dinner Playhouse features a [email protected] 258-2467 Mary’s (W&M) Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) mystery/comedy skit being performed Secretary...... Mark Mathews [email protected] 206-1073 Memorial Hall. The 2015 season runs while guests enjoy a four-course dinner; Director-at-Large �� Bob Lund from July 8 through August 2 and the audience participates as clues are [email protected] 645-3510 Director-at-Large...... Pete Peterik features two productions: All’s Well That given throughout the night. For a novel [email protected] 345-0136 Ends Well and Anthony and Cleopatra. approach to mobile theatre, there is the Director-at-Large...... Steve Riddle Also, the W&M student-run Sinfonicron Virginia Theatre Machine, a technically [email protected] 206-1181 Light Opera Company presents one play equipped mobile stage prepared to trans- STANDING COMMITTEES Activities Committee �� Debbie Abrams annually at PBK Hall in January. port engaging and innovative profes- [email protected] 603-6630 The Williamsburg Players perform in sional theater to audiences anywhere a Architectural Review Committee ��Rick Boye their own theater at 200 Hubbard Lane one-ton trailer can be placed. [email protected] 220-8852 Communications Committee ��Barb Plate and present a variety of shows for their And finally, please don’t forget your [email protected] 345-2438 audiences, including musicals, comedies, very own Ford’s Colony Theatre Club, Covenants Committee �� Tony Annoni [email protected] 565-7272 dramas, and children’s theater. They are which presents its shows in the S&T Emergency Preparedness now in their 58th season of operation Club the second Friday evening of each Committee ��Don Alms [email protected] 220-9454 and have an excellent reputation. month, September through June. The Facilities Committee �� Bill Brenner William & Mary Theatre’s 2014-15 club is open to all FC residents. Annual [email protected] 565-5163 Finance Committee �� Rick Munro season ran from October through April dues are just $10, and all shows are free [email protected] 345-3785 and featured four plays. Check out next for club members; non-members pay $5 Nominating Committee...... Norm Beal [email protected] 565-3367 season’s schedule on their website. per show. Be sure to see our comedy and Roads and Project Maintenance �� Bob Moeller Many local residents may not realize music show this Friday, May 8, at 7:30. [email protected] 206-1276 Security Committee �� Mike Kerley there is a theater in the Williamsburg (See THEATER WEBSITES, page 3) [email protected] 565-2573 Strategic Planning ��Al DeWalle [email protected] 221-8158 Technology ��Rick Chase [email protected] 645-0201 COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Volunteer Management. . . . . Denny Pierce Activities Committee 05/01/2015 9 a.m. S&T [email protected] 784-7838 Communications Committee 05/13/2015 9 a.m. CSB-B The Talk of the Colony is the official monthly magazine published by the Ford’s Colony at Facilities Committee 05/21/2015 10 a.m. CSB-A Williamsburg Homeowners Association. © 2015 Finance Committee 05/18/2015 3 p.m. CSB-B TOC. Any commercial use of material in this magazine, in part or in whole, without the expressed Roads & Project Maintenance 05/20/2015 3 p.m. CSB-B written consent of the FCHOA Communications Security Committee 05/12/2015 3:30 p.m. CSB-B Committee, is strictly prohibited. Strategic Planning Committee 05/06/2015 4 p.m. CSB-B Articles for publication must be submitted via email Technology Committee 05/06/2015 4 p.m. S&T no later than the 10th of the previous month. Send submissions to [email protected]. All copy Volunteer Management 05/13/2015 2 p.m. CSB-B is subject to approval, editing and use by the Communications Committee. Concerns and The Nominating Committee, Covenants Committee, and Emergency Preparedness Committee questions about content should be directed to the do not hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings. The committee meeting schedule can be Chair of the Communications Committee. verified at fchoa.org. S&T is Swim and Tennis Club; CSB is Community Services Building. Advertisements do not imply any endorsement by the Homeowners Association or Realtec Commu- PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS Bobby Sue Silvey, Jan York, Kathy Gibson, Elizabeth Maslen, nity Services. Patrick Dennehey, Kris Saunders, Tom Thompson RESIDENT CONCERNS Any resident with a community maintenance AD REQUIREMENTS concern should go to fchoa.org and click on Resolution File formats To reserve space, call Jenny Report Maintenance Issue or call RCS at Type and line art – 600 dpi at 100% printed size 258-4230. Your message will be logged in and PDF or JPEG Holland or Jo Lilley, Advertising the concern will be tracked to its resolution. Photos – 300 pixels per inch at 100% printed size (maximum quality). Managers – (757) 258-4230. 2 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg FROM THE BOARD

(CONT.) FOREFRONT ARC April 2015 to them. There are 350+ volunteers Activities Committee are available to Completed serving with our 13 FCHOA commit- advise you on establishing your group Single Family 2,354 tees and 57 clubs and interest groups. and gaining access to FCHOA facili- Townhomes 80 Eaglescliffe Condos 24 Staggered term limits on FCHOA ties. Recent and planned expansions Total: 2,458 board and committee membership continue to add space cost-effectively provide for both continuity and a to support more meetings and activities Under Construction 60 steady supply of opportunities for at the Community Services Building. getting involved or trying something The ongoing effort by our community Applications YTD: 14 new. volunteers create an environment New Starts Home Brewing and Silver Sneaker where immediate needs and interests Homesite 45/Section 30 Interest Groups are two of our newest are addressed, plans and funding for 216 Hurlston activities. If you don’t see an activity intermediate (five year) and very long Hallmark Builders that embraces your hobby, avocation, term (thirty year) refurbishment or Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brown interest, or area of volunteerism, you replacement of FCHOA assets are kept Homesite 31/Section 11 can easily fix that: just put together up to date, and incremental improve- 108 Great Glen your own group of like-minded resi- ments in processes and procedures David Johnson Builders dents. Chris Schwenker, our Activities all come together to help keep Ford’s Spec and Recreation Manager, and the Colony in the forefront. Homesite 9/Section 13C 119 Balmoral Charles Ross Homes THEATER WEBSITES (FROM PAGE 2) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reho Comedy Club: comedyclubwilliamsburg.com Homesite 22/Section 8A FC Theatre Club: fchoa.org/editor_upload/File/Club2/TheatreClub.pdf 112 Royal Melbourne Haunted Dinner Theatre: yelp.com/biz/haunted-dinner-theater-williamsburg Walk Wright Construction Kimball Theatre: kimballtheatre.com/ Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mankin Mystery Dinner Playhouse: virginia.org/Listings/TheArts/ Homesite 77/Section 10 MysteryDinnerPlayhouseWilliamsburg/ 146 Highland Virginia Shakespeare Festival: wm.edu/offices/boxoffice/index.php Jeffrey N. Clark Custom Builder, LLC Virginia Theatre Machine: virginiatheatremachine.com Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Foley William & Mary Theatre: wm.edu/as/tsd/theatre/theatre_performances/index.php Williamsburg Players: williamsburgplayers.org/ Homesite 51/Section 31 231 Woburn Williamsburg Regional Library: wrl.org/events/live-theatre Cason Custom Homes Spec

Homesite 71/Section 32 Website Tip Box 101 Royal Adelaide Kar-San Development LLC Looking for a reputable contractor for your bathroom renovation? How Mr. and Mrs. David Dent about ideas for a great dining experience? Then check out the Message Board ARC Submission under the “Residents” tab on the Ford’s Colony website (fchoa.org). The All construction, including additions and modifica- Message Board provides a secure place for residents to make inquiries, seek tions to existing structures, must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee. Submission forms recommendations about products and services, share ideas and interests, and and guidelines are available at the Community Services provide helpful insights. You can easily search on topics or even subscribe Office. Property owners may view any house or site plan on file with the ARC at the Community Services to receive an automatic email when a new post is made in your categories of Office. Plans for new construction will be posted on interest such as Beautification, Facilities, Interest Groups, Restaurants, Who the message board at fchoa.org. The ARC meets on Tuesdays on an as-needed basis. See fchoa.org for Do You Recommend For… and more. Join the conversation today. confirmation of meetings.

CHARITY MAY EVENT THE 4TH ANNUAL AGING IN PLACE SYMPOSIUM Thursday, May 7 • 7:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. At Doubletree by Hilton 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg 7 Sponsored by Williamsburg Area Faith in Action Contact: 258-4519 or register online: app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/WilliamsburgAreaFaithinAct/AIP2015.html

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 3 THE FCHOA MANAGER Security Highlights

Spending time with the hard-working Our SCOPs obtain certified training people who make up the heart and soul on applicable Virginia Code and case of our company is very special to me. law relating to a multitude of issues such In April, I attended the course of as arrest, questioning, and reasonable DREW MULHARE instruction for Special Conservators and minimum use of force. FCHOA Manager of the Peace (SCOP). I joined two new Our security officers work very employees, Alex and Mark. Alex came to closely with James City County Police us from a part time job with Governor’s who effect most law enforcement issues, Land. Mark is a reservist with the Air investigate, and issue summons in Ford’s Force. Both will be roving patrol for us Colony. Other documented training and are due to be appointed as SCOPs. includes traffic control, radar, batons Security is led by Chief Brown, Capt. and spray, patrolling and house checks, Bowers, and Lt. Blackburn. The leader- report writing, safety, first aid, CPR, ship has 49 years of combined service in Automatic Electronic Defibrillators, Ford’s Colony. The training officer, Sgt. alarm systems, and gate mechanical Coulter has eight years of experience on maintenance. Customer service training the road with us. is a constant. Many of you are familiar with the It was my pleasure to observe the friendly staff at the John Pott and initial classroom training held for Manchester guardhouses. These folks are SCOPs. Please join me in welcoming managing incoming guests and phone Alex and Mark to Ford’s Colony. calls for nearly 2,500 homes, along with Ryan’s article in this month’s issue 911 response and general questions on continues to warm us up for the rejuvena- almost any subject. Keeping organized tion roadwork planned for St. Andrews and efficient are priorities. They are Drive, a portion of Ford’s Colony Drive, very busy and our training in customer and Manchester Drive. The S&T Club service is foremost on their minds. and CSB parking lots served as an initial Our SCOPs, mostly our roving experience this past month. The above patrol, are court-appointed officials roadways are planned for the week of authorized to conserve and maintain the June 8. The process is weather dependent. public peace. The SCOP is a separate The asphalt needs to soak up the oils so it regulatory program with its own set of cannot be too wet. We are working with Virginia Code. Each SCOP must pass the contractor in defining cure time versus the course of instruction, be registered “dry enough to drive on” time. More on by the Department of Criminal Justice that in the June issue. We will have traffic Service (DCJS), and then be appointed control in place. It will be best to stay by the Judge of the Circuit Court. A home or stay away, but following traffic judicial appointment may be for four control instructions will help preserve years, but each SCOP must register every both the work on the road and the paint year with DCJS. on your vehicle. The rejuvenation process could save the FCHOA a substantial amount, long term, in paving costs, so this is a Design  Build  Landscape Architecture very important project. The trade-off is Annual Grounds Maintenance some inconvenience. The June TOC and Commercial & Residential Contracts Colony-wide emails will provide more DISABLED VETERAN OWNED information and graphics on travel lanes Serving the Williamsburg Area for Over 40 Years and intersection control. Bottom line: stay away or follow instructions carefully. We will do our best to minimize inconvenience, but expect traffic delays. Cheers for the Garden Club and the Hidden Treasures Tour Saturday, May 16. It is always a great day in Ford’s Colony. 757.337.4087  www.customgardens.com Visit our web site for more examples of our work.

4 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg SECURITY Scams and Frauds, Oh My!

The various types of fraud and scams usually free) is much safer than mailing out there in the world today are stag- a check. Don’t pre-print your driver’s gering. Your best option for protection license, telephone, or social security is to educate yourself and to stay alert. numbers on your checks. DEB BROWN Taking a few basic steps may keep you Chief of Security from becoming a victim of a scam or Buy and use a paper shredder. Shred fraud, as well as saving you a great deal any documents that have your social of time and trouble. As I scoured the security number or other financial internet to find some helpful tips I came information, such as your bank account across the website consumerfraudre- numbers and credit card numbers. porting.org. This site can educate you about scams and fraud, spams and Freeze your credit! It prevents hoaxes, and what to do if you’ve been a scammers from opening unauthorized victim of a scam. It has information as accounts in your name. Even if your to how and to whom you should report state is one of the few that doesn’t the scam or fraud. Please go to the allow a freeze, thanks to pressure from website for the full list of the protection consumer advocacy groups, you can tips for internet scams or fraud, but still freeze your files at the three major here are a few suggestions: credit bureaus. Pay Don’t use or carry a checkbook. Don’t give out any financial infor- by cash or credit card. Paying your bills mation. Never provide your checking through your bank or credit union’s account and credit card numbers, and online bill-paying service (which is especially your social Security number, on the phone or online, unless you initiate the call and know the person or organization you’re dealing with.

Check your credit report regularly. Federal law allows you to obtain one from credit report from each of the three major credit-reporting agencies per year.

Never buy anything from a company that sends you spam. Don’t even visit their sites or ask for more information. If it seems too good to be true…IT IS!

Two other great website resources for keeping up with or reporting the numerous types of scams and frauds are fbi.gov or StopFraud.gov.

Be safe.

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 5 ROADS AND PROJECT MAINTENANCE Rejuvenation, Rejuvenation, Rejuvenation

For the next two months the word we chose used their product at the “rejuvenation” will be buzzing around Orlando, Las Vegas, and Roanoke the Colony. This has been mentioned Airports). Numerous HOAs and in past articles, all leading to the reju- municipalities that have gone through RYAN LEE venation of St. Andrews, Ford’s Colony the rejuvenation process have been Project Maintenance Drive (from where we stopped paving at contacted, and all had nothing but great Manager St. Andrews through the roundabout), things to say. and Manchester in June of this year. Using a rejuvenator will delay the Rejuvenation is the process of putting asphalt overlay by three to five years. oils back into the top layer of asphalt. As of now, there is a trial scheduled These oils actually penetrate the asphalt in our Capital Reserve Model to and reverse the aging process. To keep rejuvenate St. Andrews, Edinburgh, it simple, this is comparable to putting John Pott, Manchester, Firestone, and a lotion on your face. By reversing Williamsburg West in 2015 and 2016. the aging process in the top layer of Rejuvenating these roads over the next asphalt, we are increasing the ductility two years will push asphalt overlay of the road and reducing cracking. off and allow savings of over a half a The first phase of road deterioration million dollars in the next five years. is surface cracks. Once surface cracks Not only is rejuvenation cost effec- develop, water enters the asphalt and tive, but also it is aesthetically pleasing. the deterioration of the asphalt begins. Ford’s Colony’s main roads (St. Andrews Rejuvenation uses an FAA-approved and Edinburgh) are divided into product, and airports all around the sections, and these sections are overlaid country use this process (the contractor at different times, which doesn’t allow for a uniform look. With rejuvenation, each road from beginning to end will be rejuvenated and the entire road will have a uniform black look. The one setback with rejuvenation is the cure time. With the cure time being anywhere between 1 and 8 hours, depending on the conditions (air temperature, humidity, asphalt condition, etc.), this will be a major project. During rejuvenation, one side of St. Andrews will be shut down, making all traffic go in one direction. On Ford’s Colony Drive, one side will be shut down and the other side made into a two-lane road. Prior to the application, numerous announcements will be sent out encouraging residents to stay home or make plans to leave for the day. Everyone will be able to enter and exit the subdivisions, but the less traffic there is, the smoother this process will go. My article in the next issue of Talk of the Colony will go into further detail on how this process will work. Stay tuned.

6 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION Thank You, Volunteers

In April, we thanked our many FCHOA to lead each of the many clubs, service volunteers with an event hosted this groups, and interest groups that we year by the Volunteer Management host here at Ford’s Colony. Your time Committee. We are so fortunate to have and talents used to run these activities CHRIS SCHWENKER over 150 volunteers who serve on the make this a special place to live. This Activities and committees and Board of Directors that month the community welcomes three Recreation Manager make up the governance of FCHOA. In new interest groups under the Activities addition to those working in volunteer Committee: Canasta, Intermediate positions inside Ford’s colony, there are Bridge, and the Mah Jongg Mavens. May 16 many volunteering outside the neighbor- These groups have articles in the BLS for Healthcare Provider hood to benefit the entire community. Activities section of this magazine about 8 a.m. – 1 p.m; $50 I want to give a special word of what they do and when they meet. thanks to Mary Ann Hurley and the Thank you to these new group leaders May 16 Activities Committee for the best for bringing forth these activities for all ASHI Babysitter Class Activities Fair in years. We had over 150 to enjoy. 1 – 4 p.m.; $40 residents come through, gathering infor- The service groups here in Ford’s mation about the 44 different clubs, Colony are truly unique and special. May 17 interest groups, and service groups The Aging in Place group brings forth American Heart Association– represented. There was something information and resources that many Heartsaver CPR/AED there for everyone. Door prizes were families use. It takes lots of people to 1 – 4 p.m.; $45 handed out and refreshments consumed, run the activities of the Ford’s Colony all culminating in a great time for all Volunteers for Education, CERT, To register for any of these classes, attendees. Hospitality, and Caring Neighbors please contact George Barber at Thanks also goes to all of the great groups. Are you feeling the itch to get [email protected] activity leaders who have stepped up out there and get involved? Give them a call and get into the mix. Our April blood drive was very successful thanks to the volunteers who support the event. They bake treats to be shared with donors, take TURNTURN KEY KEY registrations, and keep TURNthe event flowing KEY PPRROOPPEERRTTYY smoothly. Even those Pwho Rcome Oout to P E R T Y give blood are volunteering to do so. Of course, a big thank you goes out to them for giving the gift of life to someone in our community who is in need. The next drive will be on June 12, so please mark your calendars to give blood. It doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving to look around and see the many folks to thank for giving of themselves all year long. In case it has been a while since you have been thanked for the many things you do for others, please accept this sincere word of thanks. This community is terrific because we all come together to make it that way. Keep on volunteering and… Have fun.

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 7 FCHOA COMMITTEES Security: Money Well-Spent Our community has an enviable track of younger families with children. record for maintaining a safe and secure Externally we see tremendous evolution environment. Year after year, the level in the security-related technology of serious criminal activity within available on the market as well as the BY MIKE KERLEY our borders is negligible. Moreover, evolution of new types of security risks Chairman, even less-serious transgressions, such that must be evaluated. Our investment Security Committee as vandalism, are rare. Many of our in security must acknowledge and deal residents favorably contrast our security with these facts. environment with the more problematic In its ongoing efforts to provide conditions prevalent in some other tailored, cost-effective security that communities where they have lived. addresses the needs of our residents, the Achieving this commendable level Security Committee this year will be of community security is not just a looking at important issues, such as: matter of good fortune. For over 25 • the infrastructure for our aging years, Ford’s Colony has placed a very gate-entry system high priority on providing residents • our gate-card policies and procedures with the peace of mind and other • the allocation of time spent by intangible benefits that are derived from Security staff on various activities, a strong emphasis on security. In fact, such as patrols, providing residence our Homeowners Association allocates assistance, conducting house checks, approximately 20% of total homeowner and running radar assessments towards security-related • the security infrastructure for the matters, including security equipment, new Westport development security personnel, and infrastructure, • the current inventory of security-re- such as our gate system. This amounts lated policies and procedures that to an investment of approximately $1 have accumulated over the years million each year. As we examine these (and other) The Security Committee strives to matters, we always try to be guided by make sure that our financial invest- our understanding of resident expecta- ment in this area is being spent wisely tions. We recognize that maintaining a and effectively. This task is especially secure environment is a top priority for challenging in light of the changes that a large portion of our residents (recent we see both within and outside of our homeowner surveys attest to this). Our community. Within our community we goal is to try as best we can to ensure that see healthy growth, both in the number funds allocated to security-related activi- of residents and in the geographical ties are being spent in a way that satisfies scope of our development. We also the expectations of our community. In see changes in the make-up of our this vein, we always welcome input from population, such as the aging of a large our residents. So, if you have a suggestion portion of our residents combined or idea that in any way pertains to our with the entry into our community security infrastructure, policies, or procedures, please let us know. Send me a note at [email protected]. Give me, or any member of our committee, your thoughts when we meet on the streets or at a social event. Or better yet, stop by at one of our regular meetings and give us feedback. We meet the second Tuesday of most months at 3:30 p.m. in the Community Services Building. The current members of our committee are: Mike Kerley, Ray Van Cott, Wayne Savage, Joe Ricketts, Jim Burow, Carl Wyche, Jodi Hays, Linda de Seife, and Steve Schroffel. We look forward to hearing from you.

8 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg STUDENT OF THE MONTH

From Camp to Career: Lizzie Madison BY CARMEN KLEISER trip to summer camp 12 years Club members, the camp wasn’t just Aago put Lizzie Madison on an the normal summer camp of fun and educational path that last May resulted games. It was Nature Camp, founded in a BS degree in Environmental in 1953 and operated in the George Policy and Planning with a minor Washington National Forest as a place in Environmental Economics from for 5th- through 12th-grade students Virginia Tech. Next year, it will result to enjoy and study nature and literally in a Master’s degree in Urban and eat, sleep, and breathe conservation. Environmental Planning from the No electronic devices (cell phones, hair University of Virginia. dryers, or computers) allowed. It was However, as Lizzie recently also a family affair. Both Lizzie and explained to Ford’s Colony Garden her older sister, Christina, daughters Lizzie (left) and friend, Mackenzie of Ford’s Colony resident Debbie Grasso, at Virginia Tech last May. Madison, attended Nature Camp. Both graduated with science-oriented Nature Camp scholarships, including degrees after their Nature Camp two from Ford’s Colony Garden Club experience. among others, made it possible for Lizzie to attend for six summers. limnology, and ornithology, with the During the two weeks at Nature natural world as her classroom. Camp, students take 12 core classes This was a life-changing event. “As that are offered each summer and pick a young girl growing up in love with a “major area” of study. In Lizzie’s science, it wasn’t easy being a science case, these included exploring practical nerd,” Lizzie explained. “Getting to go Lizzie (right) and new friend, applications of theory in botany, ecol- to a camp where everyone shares that Mackenzie Grasso, on the first day of ogy, entomology, geology, herpetology, passion makes you more confident. It Nature Camp in 2003. solidified my love of the environment and validated my eventual career choice.” Nature Camp also demonstrated the connection between human activity and the environment, such as flushing unused prescriptions or OTC drugs in the toilet that ultimately end up in our water supply and cause mutated aquatic life. Lizzie, whose second love is economics, points out that the future cost of cleanup is often greater than making simple behavioral adjustments and sustainable changes now. For more information about the $850 Nature Camp Scholarships funded by the Ford’s Colony Garden Club’s annual Hidden Treasurer’s Garden Tour, contact Tina Taverna at 345-2870. If you or someone you know would like to be featured as the next Ford’s Colony Student of the Month, please email your contact info to [email protected]. We are always looking to highlight the amazing and talented kids in our own community!

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 9 THE BOOK REPORT

Lingering Missives BY LINDA EICHHORN

ocal author Ronald G. Munro’s boyfriend to sell quickly so that the diary discovered Lbook, Lingering Missives, is a sequel money gained can be spent on trips and by Catlyn in the to Formidable Comfort and Elegance frivolity. Quite the news sensation, the mansion. The diary & Simplicity, both excellent books that following quote refers to her hometown becomes a source are centered around Southjoy Mission tabloids’ reports of Catlyn’s inheritance of encouragement in Bath and in London, England. This of a famous estate in England: and mentoring as third book is written in the present Ancient myths never die; they merely Catlyn steps into day, 200 years later than the first two. linger in abeyance, suspended like errant a world so far Though a sequel, Lingering Missives seeds of villainy, patiently, persistently, apart from her life can be enjoyed prior to reading the first lying dormant until that moment in time in Virginia. “As two books, but Mr. Munro’s writing is when they seize upon the fertile soil of concerns the house, trust to your mind so expressive and enjoyable, I would an untutored imagination, whence they and to its sensible judgment. As to the recommend reading all three. may propagate like an infestation of home, give heed only to your spirit, for Catlyn Stacy, granddaughter weeds in a neglected garden. it alone speaks to you truly.—Ariana’s seven-generations removed from Cedric Upon arrival at Southjoy Mission, Diary, 1859.” So real are the descrip- and Ariana Stacey, is the protagonist Catlyn is overwhelmed as she is greeted tions used by author Ronald G. Munro in Lingering Missives. Her life as a by the house staff ready to serve at her in Lingering Missives, I felt as though I second-grade teacher was rewarding, direction. Their names and those of was in the attic room with Catlyn when comfortable, and predictable; her life other characters will make you smile. she opened the beautiful box containing upon inheritance of Southjoy Mission Next, she is approached by real estate Ariana’s diary. I could smell the musty was a new world of uncertainty, agents, developers, and ne’er-do-wells, scent, and I could feel her excitement. excitement, intrigue, ancestry, history, all looking for a quick pound. And, Every stage is well set with just enough joy, sorrow, and love. Catlyn is told by there is one with a greater motiva- information to pique interest, but not workplace acquaintances that she surely tion—a dangerous person with some- too much to diminish anticipation or cannot handle such a responsibility thing to hide. spoil surprises. and should just decline the inheritance. Throughout the book, references Mr. Munro has a writing style that She is encouraged by an “enterprising” are made to Lady Ariana Stacey’s is poetic, artful, and resonates with a passion for storytelling. I think of his writing as beautiful, elegant, and having “a flower attached to every word.” As the book progresses, the reader can sense Catlyn’s greater maturity, increased confidence, and her determina- tion to pursue what she feels in her heart is right for Southjoy Mission. I was torn by my desire to read every word as soon as possible and wanting to linger over each so that the book would not end. I smiled; I laughed out loud; I cried. Yes, this is a love story as well— Catlyn’s first true love. You’ll have to read the book to find out who is the lucky man and how it ends. Here are Catlyn’s thoughts written in her own diary: “If he lives, but remembers me not, then we shall meet again and start anew. If he remembers me, but loves me not, then we shall be the truest of friends. If he dies, it is I who shall remember, and my heart shall be filled with his love, always.” Don’t miss this wonderful book, and get ready for the sequel coming soon.

10 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg DAY TRIPPER

Bedford and Forest: A Tale of Two Virginia Cities BY JAN YORK

une 6, 1944, D-Day, was the longest husband, a friend, and I also opted Jday, and the costliest for families in for a guided tour, led by a World Bedford, Virginia. By the end of that War II veteran who landed on these day, 19 of the 30 Bedford soldiers from beaches two days after D-Day. It might Company A, 29th Infantry Division, not have been the most informative were dead. Four more Bedford soldiers tour, but it was certainly the most died later in the Normandy campaign. touching one I’ve ever had. Also, At that time, the population of Bedford if you have difficulty walking, the was about 3,200, and thus this com- guided tour is conducted in a golf munity suffered the highest per capita cart. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to Just 15 miles away in Forest, D-Day losses in the nation. Because 5 p.m. with the exception of Monday Virginia, is Thomas Jefferson’s villa Bedford is representative of all com- closings December through February, retreat Poplar Forest, and the three of munities whose citizen-soldiers served Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and us spent the afternoon there after visit- on D-Day, Congress established the Thanksgiving Day. ing the D-Day Memorial. Considered a National D-Day Memorial there. Tickets to the Memorial are sold at “true masterpiece of architectural and the Bedford Area Welcome Center (at landscape elements,” visitors will see the foot of the Memorial), 816 Burks Palladian windows in this octagonal Hill Road, Bedford VA 24523, and house as well as many other details by phone: (540) 587-5681. The best Jefferson used at Monticello and the deal is to buy a combo ticket, which University of Virginia. After falling into includes Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, for disrepair and suffering many changes $17. Tickets to just the Memorial are and additions from later owners, both $10 per adult; $8 per Veteran/Active the house and landscape are being care- Duty Military; $6 per student; and fully restored to Jefferson’s design. We free for children under 6. Additional found it interesting to see the process of information can be had at dday.org. restoration as well as the archeological The Memorial honors all the The GPS address is 3 Overlord Circle, finds and on-going digs. It truly is a Allied forces that participated in the Bedford VA 24523. work in progress. Normandy invasion. It is an outdoor Poplar Forest is open daily March memorial with a stylized English 16 through December 30, from 10 garden, an invasion tableau that a.m. to 5 p.m,. except for Easter, captures some of the sounds and scenes Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and of that day, and Victory Plaza honoring Christmas Day. Admission includes all of the 9,000 Allied soldiers killed or a guided house tour and self-guided wounded in the operation. grounds exhibits. As part of the Blue It is best to visit the D-Day Star Museums program, all active- Memorial during good weather and duty military, spouse and children are when the water feature of the invasion admitted free from Memorial Day tableau is in operation (it is drained through Labor Day. Ticket prices are from December to mid-March). My $15 for adults ($17 combo ticket); $13 for seniors and active military; $7 for college students and youths age 12 to 18; $3 for children age 6 to12; and free for children under 6. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum Shop or online at poplarforest.org. The GPS address is 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest VA 24551. Since these cities are located between Roanoke and Lynchburg, you will want to make this an overnight trip if travel- ing from Williamsburg. Many accommodations are available in Bedford as well as near-by Smith Mountain Lake.

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 11 NEWSWRITER’S AND FEATURES BLOCK

Retail Nostalgia—or Stores I Can No Longer Visit BY VINCE ABBOTT

THE CANDY STORE brown paper from a large countertop used to love our visits to the “5 & 10,” Remember penny candy that actually spool, write our order on it, add it where most of the merchandise was sold for a penny? The storekeeper up and put it on the family charge piled in bins you could walk by. They plunged his scoop into the barrel and account. Finally, he would carefully had the best toys–much better than any brought up our treats. Our mouths wrap all the items in our order in that other store in town. Woolworth’s is just began to water with anticipation as we paper, tie it with string, and send me a fond memory today. selected candy from his well-stocked and my bulky bundle on our way. Other enterprises that have since glass case. “I’ll have a penny’s worth of There were no credit cards or shopping vanished: those and a penny’s worth of these…” carts then– your grocer did all the The Milkman – If you heard him delicious licorice buttons, candy dots work. making his doorstep delivery, it was on paper, and little wax replicas of coca The old, worn floorboards would still too early to climb out of bed. cola bottles filled with sugar water. creak in a cacophony of squeaks as The Bakery Truck – Ours was The neighborhood candy store you moved around. The heavy wooden from a company called Dugans. The is gone, and with it all the bags of counter was surrounded by floor to driver would load his basket with honey and horehound drops, root ceiling shelves. A large black sign with treats, knock on our door and shout beer barrels, and those individually raised gold letters hung outside the “Dugans.” They always had the wrapped, cavity producing but deli- entrance door that read: “The Great greatest chocolate cupcakes with cream cious “Mary Janes.” The storeowner I Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.” filling. remember had a broad smile and a kind Ironically, this was the first company to The Iceman – He parked his truck, manner that drew school children like form a fledgling supermarket chain in threw a leather pad over his shoulder, a magnet. It may be possible to visit an 1936, but by the 1940s, the transition and with his tongs hoisted a 50-pound old fashioned candy store in museums had not yet been made and it remained block of ice onto his shoulder and and restorations today, but of one thing just as it had always been, small and brought it into the house. Hot summer you can be certain – nothing there sells inviting. There are no A & P stores days would find all of us following him for a penny. anymore, unless like the candy stores, carefully hoping to get a small slab of they exist in an historical exhibit ice or at least some refreshing ice chips. THE CORNER GROCERY somewhere. The Knife Sharpener – After his Some may still be operating, but bell announced his arrival, we would once-plentiful corner grocery stores THE REXALL DRUG STORE rush out to greet him with our best have all but disappeared, victimized It seemed that every town in America scissors and knives that needed sharp- by the surge of the supermarket. I had a Rexall Drug Store. Ours had a ening; watching him work the grinding remember times in the early 1940s long white marble countertop in its wheel was always fun. when I would be sent to the grocery for fountain section that extended the full Things like this don’t happen any a few last-minute necessities. I loved length of the store. Cokes were made longer. They’ve all been outgrown and going there. Opening the door was an from syrup, and a flavor like cherry disappeared. That’s progress I guess, aromatic delight. Only a one-room or chocolate could be added. Young but I miss them. store, the air was always filled with people gathered there after school over the comforting, sweet smell of freshly a fountain drink purchased with money ground coffee. Surrendering my list saved from lunch. The banana splits to the grocer, I looked on as he began and sundaes were works of art created to fill our order, placing items one by by one of our “working” neighbors one on to his counter. My attention who wore a white hat and a full-length Greenleaf Landscaping peaked each time he would grab that apron and was unflatteringly referred telescoping pole with the clasps on the to as the “soda jerk.” Oh yes, it was & Green Industries end to pull down a can or two from also a drug store. 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Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 13 JOURNEYSCAPES

Why Guatemala? BY BOBBY SUE SILVEY

he first question I would be asked My neighbor, Sharon Mueller, Twas, “Where is your next trip?” and I decided to escape the brutal Inevitably the next one would be, winter weather we had been having in “Guatemala?? Why??” Until I actually Williamsburg, and we booked a tour. went, the only answer I could give We decided on something in Central was the usual, “Because it is there,” or America and decided on Guatemala “Because I haven’t been.” Now that because we were both curious about I have been, I can give a much better the country and were interested in answer. If you are interested in visiting getting information on Mayan history. a country with a very different culture I had been to Guatemala for one day from ours, where the topography is on a cruise, but I didn’t really know and the stunning Lake Atitlan, a lake some of the most fascinating anywhere, what to expect from a longer visit. surrounded by dormant volcanoes. where the people are extremely friendly Somewhere along the way I had picked In addition to these experiences and and welcoming, where you will feel up the idea that it wasn’t safe, but thanks to a fantastic tour guide, Sharon safe, and which is a relatively short from the moment we landed until we and I left the country feeling as though plane ride away, then I highly recom- boarded the plane to return, I never we had completed a college course in mend a trip to Guatemala. once felt that my personal safety or my Mayan history and culture. property was threatened, and we were Considering it is a developing in villages on our own without the country, the main surprises to me were group on several occasions. the quality of our accommodations Our itinerary included the amazing and our food. We always stayed in Tikal and its surrounding rainforest, locally owned hotels, and they were all the lovely Antigua where we were beautiful, comfortable, and full of char- fortunate enough to witness the active acter. At the hotel in the jungle, close volcano Fuego letting off a little steam, to Tikal, there was a howler monkey right outside our window, and I would speculate that he was not particularly happy to see us. The accommodations in Panajachel were right on the lake Class A Contractor and were surrounded by spectacular VA Lic. 2705 139166A botanical gardens, a pool, and an infinity hot tub. The food was delicious throughout the trip, so much so that I Tree Removal, Pruning & Stump Grinding Licensed & Insured was concerned I would not still be able Class A Contractor Tree Removal to wear home the clothes I brought Pruning & Stump Grinding with me. 757-634-TREE So what did I bring back from (8733) Over 15 Years Experience Commercial & Residential Guatemala? The desire to go back, this Dependable Service & Commitment to Quality time on my own, with an entirely new respect for the country and what it has to offer.

14 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VOLUNTEER VIEW

Interview with Bob Mandala BY KAY ALLEN ob and Linda Chair of the Governance Committee. with committee chairs in developing BMandala moved Today he is also a member of the Olde recruiting emails and providing profiles to Ford’s Colony Town Medical & Dental Center Board. to them from the database of residents seven years ago. When Bob heard about Ford’s who are interested in the committee They feel strongly Colony’s Volunteer Task Force, he opening.” He also helps organize the that they’ve benefit- applied to be a member. The last annual Volunteer Appreciation Event ted from the tremen- ten years of his 40 year career with and provides monthly and quarterly dous work many Bank of America were in Corporate reports of the committee’s activities. He volunteers have Philanthropy, managing the Bank’s finds it a fulfilling experience to see how provided within Ford’s Colony and the worldwide volunteer program. His skills the process created by the committee community. Bob immediately jumped learned on the job lent themselves to the has helped volunteer recruiting. Bob at the opportunity to be a part of the Ford’s Colony approach to Volunteer says, “the committee is like an effective volunteer community. He applied and Management. Web-based database team in the workplace, except they was accepted to be a participant in the management, program development, are involved because they want to, not Williamsburg Community Leadership non-profit relationship management, and because they have to.” Service (CLS) program, sponsored by personnel management are all skills that Bob suggests that Ford’s Colony resi- the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & he draws on for his volunteer work. The dents who would like to volunteer to Tourism Alliance. This program pro- hard work by Bob and other members go to the Ford’s Colony website (fchoa. vides retirees and prospective retirees a on the Task Force led to it becoming an org), click on the “Association” button broader understanding of the Historic Ad Hoc Committee, and just recently and then Volunteer Information. This Triangle and encourages participants to it became a Standing Committee. will take them to a page with instruc- pursue volunteer leadership roles in the Bob feels this is a strong indication of tions to fill out a profile. All residents community. Currently he serves as the the FCHOA Board’s commitment to receive an email as vacancies occur on Chair of CLS’s Alumni Committee. He volunteerism within Ford’s Colony. the HOA committees. Bob stresses all has just completed his second term on When asked about his responsibilities on to remember, you don’t have to be an the United Way’s Board and served as this committee, he responded, “I work expert in the field, just willing to help.

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 15 CAPTIVATING COLONISTS Taking a Lifetime Career into the Community:

Meet Sherry Dunphy Ackerman BY BARB PLATE

ike many Ford’s Colony residents, two Virginia hospitals that have been LSherry has volunteered in the com- awarded MAGNET status and joins munity. Sherry and Carl relocated from only 7% of U.S. hospitals that have Prince William County in Northern received this rigorous recognition. Virginia and joined Ford’s Colony in Sherry is also a Certified Parish 2009. She is a registered nurse and Nurse at St. Bede Catholic Church. earned a Doctorate in Education with Parish Nurses are educators and coun- an emphasis in community health edu- selors who guide those needing health cation and counseling. She continued care services to the proper community her health care career as a Professor health resources. of Nursing, teaching graduate nursing The week of May 6 through 12 is courses, at George Mason University National Nurses Week. As many of us and The University of Virginia in have probably experienced, whether Northern Virginia. it be a hospital room, a walk-in clinic, Sherry transitioned to community a doctor’s office, a nursing home, or service as a volunteer with Sentara were presented to the community and some other place, a nurse is often the Williamsburg Regional Medical Sentara’s professional staff. first person with whom the patient has Center’s Auxiliary. She served as the Recently the American Nurses contact. Nurses are vital in the health Vice President of Programs and orga- Credentialing Center evaluated care process. Thank a nurse during nized programs and education opportu- Sentara’s nursing staff. This review National Nurses Week. nities that emphasized women’s breast resulted in the staff receiving the and heart health issues. The programs MAGNET award. Sentara is one of

16 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg AGING IN PLACE

Identity Theft Prevention BY TED JURASCHEK

dentity theft is a situation in which Follow your credit Isomeone pretends to be someone card billing cycles closely. else by assuming that person’s identity, Identity thieves can start by changing usually as a method to gain access to your billing address. Make sure you resources, to obtain credit, and/or get receive your credit card bill every other benefits in that person’s name. month, and report lost or stolen credit/ Here are some steps that you can take debit cards immediately to your finan- to prevent identity theft. cial institution.

Only carry essential Keep a list of account numbers, documents with you. expiration dates, and telephone Not carrying extra credit cards, your numbers filed away. Social Security card, birth certificate, banks or government agencies. To If your wallet is stolen, being able to or passport with you outside the house prevent identity theft, do not give out quickly alert your creditors is essential can help prevent identity theft. Destroy personal information over the phone to prevent identity theft. expired or unused credit and debit unless you initiated the call. cards. Also, most of your health-care Create passwords or PIN providers have your Medicare infor- Your trash is their treasure. numbers out of a random To prevent identity theft, shred your mation, so it is not necessary to carry it mix of letters and numbers. receipts, credit card offers, bank state- unless you are going to a new provider Doing so makes it harder for identity ments, returned checks, and any other or have been requested to produce it. thieves to discover these codes, and sensitive information before throwing A paper shredder can be a powerful makes it easier for you to prevent it away. tool for safeguarding against personal identity theft. information and pre-approved credit Stay on top of your credit. How to deal with identity theft offers ending up in the wrong people’s Check bank and credit/debit card If you notice signs of identity theft, the hands. accounts routinely. Verify your credit first step is to get all the facts about the reports are accurate. Contact your damages. Then, contact any creditors Keep new checks out of the mail. financial institution if your statements When ordering new checks, you can or financial institutions immediately. If don’t arrive on time. prevent identity theft by picking them the theft is serious, contact the police and file a report. Contact consumer up at the bank instead of having them Protect your Social Security number. sent to your home. This makes it To prevent identity theft, make sure reporting agencies to place a fraud harder for your checks to be stolen, your bank does not print your Social alert in your file. Signing up for a credit altered, and cashed by identity thieves. Security number on your personal monitoring service that informs you of Remove all incoming mail promptly checks. Don’t use your social security changes to your credit report is a good from your mailbox. number on an unsecured website. Also, way to become aware of fraudulent if someone asks you for your Social charges and of ensuring that the fraud Be careful when giving out personal Security number to verify your identity, does not escalate. Note: Financial information over the phone. give only the last four digits. institutions such as banks and creditors Identity thieves may call, posing as usually only hold the victim responsible for the first $50 of fraudulent charges. To check out Aging Services in

Greater Williamsburg, or if you Call Joe at would like to review Aging in Place 757-869-7963 Library articles published in Talk of Just The Colony, go to the Ford’s Colony website (fchoa.org), click on the “About Us” tab and select Info On - mowing Aging Services. lawns - mulching If you need help or don’t have access - pruning [email protected] to a computer, call Community Services at 258-4230. - spring/fall cleanup

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 17 NEWS AND FEATURES

SPRING RENEWAL BY KRIS SAUNDERS, CAROLYN BATTLE, ELIZABETH MASLEN, AND PAT DENNEHEY continue structural interest up to the John Pott Guardhouse and beyond. Then the landscape design features long stretches of lawn that allow drivers time to focus on each planting bed as it appears with seasonal interest in evergreens, trees, shrubs, and plants.

The refreshed entrance sign is now in Ford’s Colony signature blue and gold, welcoming all. Diverse holly plants alongside set the landscape standard for major signs in the Colony, with annuals adding seasonal color.

The spring look is highlighted in this article with the first bed showing a large Southern Magnolia with a grouping of Japanese Camellias blooming in various shades of red. Watch as the camellias continue to blossom in the near term and the magnolia a bit later.

The manicured middle lawn draws the eye toward the sides where stately brick Two Little Gem Magnolias appear with walls, columns, and black lantern-style surrounding hollies to declare an inter- street lights lead the way into our section. Another tree stance continues Colony. Dazzling white blossoms dress with Red Maples to the St. Andrews the limbs of the ‘Snow Fountain’ weep- intersection, then another stretch ing cherry trees showing their structural of lawn with the pond on each side interest against the brick hardscape. heading to the Country Club entrance beyond.

Enjoy the new look throughout the seasons. In the next bed, the Southern Magnolia Thank you to the Beautification theme is picked up again by a single Sub-Committee teams (part of the magnolia surrounded by pink flowering Roads and Project Maintenance Spirea in the summer. Committee since 2007) who have been working diligently on this new entrance over the last few years. A special thank you is due to the current co-chairs, In the middle wrought-iron gate, the Bonnie Klem and Gina Clayton, and Marsh Hawk keeps a watchful eye. their team for the vision and choice of new plantings and the integration of the Stately magno- overall look and feel of this entrance. lias appear next Also, thank you to the dedicated in two islands Community Services staff of Ryan Lee, where large Pat Dennehey, and their teams for the white blossoms Rounding the bend on Ford’s Colony installation and maintenance of our new will soon delight Drive, a bed dominated by two stately entrance. visitors. Mature Deodar Cedars is flanked at either end Water Oaks, by Star Magnolias with several inter- their limbs lifting spersed Kousa Dogwoods. to the clouds,

18 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg

THE FORD’S COLONY GARDEN CLUB PRESENTS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

HIDDEN TREASURES GARDEN TOUR

9 GARDENS TO TOUR with VENDORS’ SHOWCASE AT THE SWIM & TENNIS CLUB

Saturday, May 16, Rain or Shine 9:30 to 3:30

Advance sale tickets include a raffle ticket 4 Raffle Items – Birdbath, Outdoor Clock, Compost Bin & Trellis with 6 Butterfly Hose Guides

Tickets are available at Garden Club Meetings or contact – Nancy O’Reardon – [email protected] Marilyn Rand – [email protected]

Tickets will also be available at the Swim & Tennis Club on two Saturdays: May 2 and May 9, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Proceeds will support Nature Camp Scholarships, Ford’s Colony beautification and other community charities.

Join us and find yourself “growing in friendship”

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 19 SummerSummer isis here,here, at the Belvedere! A atColony-Wide the Belvedere! Picnic and Concert With music by The Ford’s Colony Dance Band Sunday, June 7, 2015 (Rain Date, Sunday, June 14th) 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Food available for purchase from FCCC 6:00 p.m. – Band “Sounds Off”

Location: FREE ADMISSION Grassy circle at the end of Ford’s Colony Drive TICKET REQUIRED Free Parking: Tickets available at Community Ford’s Colony Country Club lot (adjacent to the circle) Services and Swim & Tennis Club Food And Drink: Purchase from the Country Club PRESENTED BY: or bring your own Ford’s Colony Homeowners Association Seating: Ford’s Colony Country Club Bring your lawn chair and blanket Marriott’s Manor Club

Read the Dance Band’s article in the Activities section for more details

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DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Expand Your Garden by Propagating Plants BY GAIL BJORKLUND, Garden Club Member, Garden Club Newsletter Writer, Plant Exchange Coordinator

arly spring is a perfect time to are then dug up and the roots are Epropagate plants, especially using separated by hand or with a knife or division methods. Gardens will benefit shear. You can also just clear the area from plant division for a variety of around the base of a plant, removing reasons: plants may have overgrown only outside divisions and their roots. an area or you may wish to add suc- Pieces are planted immediately in the cessful plants to other areas of your new location and watered to help get garden. the plant reestablished. Division techniques are used for Members of the Ford’s Colony plants that have multiple stems. Garden Club encourage plant propa- Perennials such as Shasta daisies, gation through their Plant Exchange lamb’s ears, or chrysanthemums are Program. They are spreading beau- good examples of plants that can tiful, flowering plants throughout be easily divided. Division methods neighborhood gardens. (Go to fchoa. vary, but the simplest, most common org, then to the Garden Club website method is to use a sharp spade and cut to learn more.) across a clump of a plant. The clumps

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 29 DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Ford’s Colony and an Endangered Plant –

Small Whorled Pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) BY MARY DISALVO

his two-part series will introduce on what is now the boundary between Tthe rarest orchid that grows in New Town and Ford’s Colony proper- Virginia, the Small Whorled Pogonia, ties. share some history of Ford’s Colony Drew Mulhare explained that the where it was found, and describe con- Ford’s Colony development team servation methods employed. redesigned and relocated the second largest road, Edinburg, a little west and Background and Discovery rerouted a drainage pipe to protect two In This Area colonies of the plant. Dr. Ware believes the colonies are no longer present due This plant, listed as “threatened” and to increased sunlight at one site and “endangered,” is protected by federal siltation at the other. Ford’s Colony and state endangered species laws. received conservation certificates and The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognition from the Department of the (COE) and Virginia Department of Interior, the Fish and Wildlife Service Environmental Quality (DEQ) must and The College of William & Mary consider potential impacts to this spe- for its efforts to protect the Small cies before issuing permits. Dr. Donna Whorled Pogonia. property. The developers of both Ware, former Curator of the College In 1983, Dr. Ware discovered the properties preserved as open space the of William & Mary Herbarium, was largest Small Whorled Pogonia colony area including and surrounding the involved in surveying Ford’s Colony known south of New England on the Small Whorled Pogonia colonies. Upon and other local areas for the Small Casey Tract (“Casey Colony”) where further development of residential areas Whorled Pogonia. According to Dr. New Town was built. The path of in New Town, a primary road will Ware, the discovery of the species Route 199 was moved to the west pass very close to the Casey Colony south of Pennsylvania was made in the to protect it. In 1996, she found a preserve. More about this preserve will 1920s by a William & Mary professor small colony on the Windsor Meade be included in another article.

Small Deciduous Trees: Dogwoods BY ELYSE LEHMAN sk people to name their favorite tible to diseases. Kousa dogwood increase resistance to disease. C. x Asmall flowering tree and they will (C. kousa), two varieties native to rutgersensis, for example, combines most likely say dogwood (Cornus Japan, Korea, and China, meet this C. florida and C. kousa. A new florida), the state tree and flower of requirement. It has a more upright introduction from Rutgers University Virginia. It is native to the Eastern habit, flowers a month later, and has is Venus dogwood, a hybrid between U.S., produces large white, pink, pointed rather than rounded flower Kousa dogwood and Pacific dogwood or red “petals” (bracts) in early bracts and larger berries than C. (C. nuttallii) with “petals” up to 6 spring before the leaves expand, florida. inches across. With care in selection and in the fall presents a striking Hybrids between dogwood species and siting, dogwoods can thrive in silhouette with red leaves and berries. have also been developed that gardens for many years. Because C. florida is susceptible to an anthracnose fungus that can kill even established trees (especially in the shade), it is important to plant healthy disease-resistant stock in moist but well-drained soil on sites that receive morning sun but some afternoon shade. Cultivars that resist anthracnose include ‘Appalachian Spring’ and ‘Junior Miss.’ Another strategy is to select other dogwood species that are less suscep-

30 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg DOWN THE GARDEN PATH A Nifty Idea BY ELIZABETH MASLEN arly in the summer, one of my Edeck pots flung itself to the ground and broke into pieces. I couldn’t find a matching replacement anywhere, so I ended up buying three already-planted pots. But the plants were so large they bumped into the windows when hung. I finally found some smaller planted pots on sale at the Pottery, so the deck was taken care of, but what was I to do with my humongous pots? Weeding the garden a few days later, inspiration struck. The spring-flowering plants along the front border were now just green humps, so I upped and heaved the enormous blue ageratums out of their pots and carefully planted them along the border. I watered them frequently until they settled in; they have now been flowering away for at least two months and should happily see the summer out. See what I mean about a nifty idea? Instant floriferous border.

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MAYDAY MAYDAY Hidden Treasures Garden Tour sponsored by Ford’s Colony Garden Club Saturday, May 16; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Rain or shine Tickets will be available on tour day at the S&T Club from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

A Look Ahead: Watch for a new series on Hydroponic Gardening, a feature articles on the Nature Trail and the Trailblazers Club, Golden Horseshoe Golf Course Native Plants, Edgar Allan Poe’s Enchanted Garden, and more!

How to Be a Gardener (from the Jean Winters collection) Lean toward sunshine, dig down deep, make peace with chaos, grow amazing zucchinis and too many tomatoes, rain-dance, rake leaves and jump in, hum along with bees, ache, sweat and yearn, wear crazy hats and baggy pants, have wise hands, cultivate patience, stay rooted, blossom wildly, have shady and mys- terious corners, mend fences, wonder, get earthy, make magic, share the harvest, be thankful! –Author Unknown Williamsburg Farmer’s Market BY CAROLYN BATTLE he 2015 Williamsburg Farmer’s click on “Vendors” to find out what TMarket promises to supply locally will be at the upcoming market. You grown foods, foodstuff, and flowers, may also want to click on Calendar but there most similarities end between of Events to learn which local chefs, today’s market and the original, musicians, and organizations will visit 18th-century market. In those days, the market and on which dates. the market was held in Market Square The regular Market season opens across Duke of Gloucester Street from Saturday, March 8 and runs through the Colonial Courthouse. Church bells October 26; hours vary slightly during would announce the dawn opening the year and can be found online. six mornings a week. Farmers brought Autumn Markets will be held every their cows, pigs, goats, sheep, and Saturday in November, and Holiday We’re Bartlett Tree Experts, chickens to sell and some days, there Markets on December 13 and 20. a 100+ year old tree and shrub company with global were almost as many animals on These markets will supply gourds, reach and local roots. the street as people. Farmer’s wives wreaths, cut branches, Christmas trees Our services include: brought their ginger bread and ginger and berries, and holiday greenery beer to sell. It was a wild time of buy- galore. • Tree & Shrub Pruning ing and selling, punctuated by games The modern markets share one • Cabling & Bracing such as a chase for a pig with its tail important virtue with those of the • Fertilization & Soil Care soaped. 1700s. Both have functioned as a • Insect & Disease You won’t see a cockfight in a 2015 community-meeting place. As time goes Management market, but if you enjoy annuals, by, we trust that will never change. perennials, herbs, heirloom varieties, topiaries, holiday greenery, wreaths, cut flowers, and branches, there will be plenty of excitement for you. Local growers specializing in daffodils, FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR TREES. specialty plants and bulbs, hard-to-find perennials, orchids, and native plants are represented at various markets throughout the season. Check for the heirloom tomato plants at Amy’s Call 757.234.0403 Organic Garden booth. Go online to or visit BARTLETT.COM williamsburgfarmersmarket.com and Sweet Williams destined for the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market.

32 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg NEWS AND FEATURES

credited with some of mankind’s earliest a book on the table under the exhibit. LEONARDO DA progress towards human aviation, The art group welcomes new and he is often cited as an informa- members at all levels of experience and VINCI AND THE IDEA tional and inspirational source for ability, working in any media. The only OF BEAUTY the Wright brothers. Leonardo wrote requirement is to love to make art! BY PAM PURRONE more than 35,000 words and created Want to gain some unbiased perspec- more than 500 sketches dealing with tive on your work, let your ideas run The shadowy hint of a face, the trace of flying machines, the nature of air, and amok with total abandon and support, a shoulder, the impression of an angel, bird flight. The most notable of these or simply enjoy the company of like- all drawn on precious paper and all musings, the Codex on the Flight minded creatives? Stop by any Tuesday more than 500 years old. of Birds, was on view and included between 12 noon and 3 p.m. to see what Last month, I had the opportunity the newly discovered self-portrait of Ford’s Colony artists are up to. The to view a spectacular exhibit at the Leonardo at age 50. Hidden behind his group meets weekly at the S&T Club, Muscarelle Museum of Art. A selection characteristic right-to-left script, the red in the back section of the large assembly of Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings, lent chalk self-portrait reveals how Leonardo room. from the Uffizi museum in Florence and really saw his famously handsome the Biblioteca Reale in Turin, Italy, was features. displayed alongside drawings by his For those of you who missed this A QUILTER’S GARDEN greatest rival, Michelangelo Buonarroti. extraordinary exhibition, it will also be This on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, comparison Boston from April 15 through June 14. of works by Leonardo and Michelangelo ARTISTS GROUP highlighted BY ELAINE NAPODA their opposing views of nature. While Leonardo explored the visible world inside and out and was fascinated by the contrasts of age and youth, Michelangelo focused on the human BY KATHY GIBSON body, which he refined through his The Williamsburg Area Council own imagination and knowledge of Shown: Richard Hardwick, Jeanne Kouhestani, Elaine Napoda, Karen of Garden Clubs held their annual classical statuary. The theme of beauty fundraiser at Colonial Heritage. The was an abiding concern of the Italian Hacker, Judy Choate and Walt Mag- innis. Missing: Joanne Limric, Edie theme for this year’s event was “A Renaissance in both art and philosophy. Quilter’s Garden.” Area quilters were Leonardo was almost obsessed by Lyons, Judy Brown. invited to display their quilts for guests the constant contrast between beau- to view. Lunch was served, followed by tiful and ugly (bello e brutto). Unlike Members of the Ford’s Colony Artists a program on garden quilts by Connie Michelangelo, who was an idealist, Interest Group met at Harry’s Tavern and Jim Thompson. A portion of the Leonardo found a hidden beauty even in on March 30 to hang a new display proceeds went to the Williamsburg the most unsightly of faces. of artwork for the enjoyment of Botanical Gardens. The exhibit included studies by restaurant patrons. The paintings will both artists in metalpoint (an ancient remain for three months, and then will A Ford’s Colony resident, Nancy drawing technique in which a silver be rotated out for a fresh exhibit. For Swietek, displayed several of her wire is drawn across a surface prepped those wishing to add some original lovely quilts. She included several with gesso or primer) and chalk. The local color to their homes, most of the quilts with garden patterns. She also metalpoint drawings were intensely artwork is for sale. brought a unique design honoring intricate and I was amazed at the Anyone interested in donating to the her family history dating back to the detail in each one. The chalk studies Old Towne Medical Center through Revolutionary War. Nancy has been delicately rendered faces, torsos, and the Men’s Golf Association have an quilting for many years. After moving cherubs. A highlight of the exhibit was opportunity to get original artwork for here from New York, she continues to the “Study for the Angel in the ‘Virgin their donation by participating in the quilt and has become involved with of the Rocks,’ ” considered by da Vinci silent auction being held at Harry’s. The a local guild and the Ford’s Colony scholars to be among the most beautiful artwork, donated by members of the Garden Club. Thank you, Nancy, for drawings in the world. artists group, is on display on the left sharing your beautiful quilts and for Leonardo da Vinci has long been wall by the bar; bids can be entered into representing FCGC at the event.

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NOVEL WOMEN BOOK CLUB SUPPORTS BATTLE OF THE BOOKS BY CARMEN HEIGGE-KLEISER

In an age of a proliferation of tweets, Number the Stars is a work of “witch,” a nearly blind woman who emails, and online videos, local grade- historical fiction by American author, sees with her heart. With echoes of school students are being reintroduced Lois Lowry, about the escape of a Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird, to the joy of reading the well-crafted Jewish family from Copenhagen during Opal brings her own unique and print novel through the Battle of the World War II. The story centers on wonderful voice to a story of friend- Books program aided by the Ford’s ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen, who ship, loneliness, and acceptance. Colony Novel Women Book Club. lives with her family in Copenhagen in With the limitations on school Battle of the Books is a competition 1943, and the effort to rescue Danish budgets, Ford’s Colony book clubs can that exits in schools across the country. Jews. She risks her life to help her best play an important role in supporting Fourth and fifth grade students are friend, Ellen Rosen. The story’s title is reading programs in the local schools. challenged to read 15 books through- taken from a reference to Psalm 147, in To find out what is needed, contact the out the year. DJ Montague Elementary which the writer relates that God has school’s reading specialist or principal. School fifth graders meet twice a month numbered all the stars in the universe, The DJ Montague reading specialist, to discuss the books, create questions, which is also symbolized by the Star of Anne Phelps, can be contacted at anne. and set reading goals. A competition David on Ellen’s necklace. [email protected]. was held in March among all the Wonder tells the story of August WJCC schools to test students’ knowl- Pullman, who was born with a facial edge of the 15 books they selected to difference that prevented him from read. going to a mainstream school. Starting One of the challenges of operating fifth grade at Beecher Prep, he wants this program is having enough copies to be treated as an ordinary kid but of well-written books that appeal to his new classmates can’t get past his that age group in the school’s library, extraordinary face. Amazon.com notes and that is where the Novel Women that Wonder, now a #1 New York Book Club lent a helping hand. They Times bestseller and included on the learned of the program and the need Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, for more books from Pat Collmeyer, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but a club member whose daughter, Kara soon switches to include his classmates, O’Grady, is a fifth-grade teacher at DJ his sister, her boyfriend, and others. Members of the Ford’s Colony Novel Montague. The eight-member book In a world where bullying among Ladies Book Club donated eight cop- club had talked previously about how young people is an epidemic, this is a ies of three books to the fifth-grade they could share their love of books refreshing new narrative full of heart class at DJ Montague. Pictured in with local school children. Providing and hope. Author R.J. Palacio has the school’s Reading Resource Room copies of books to DJ Montague’s fifth called her debut novel “a meditation on with the donated books are three of graders in conjunction with the Battle kindness.” the students who participated in the of the Books program seemed to be a Because of Winn-Dixie tells the “Battle of the Books” competition: perfect fit with the book club’s desire heartfelt story of Opal, a lonely Martin Yordanov, Brooke Potter and to “pay it forward.” DJ Montague was 10-year-old girl who has just moved Emily Spirito. Also pictured are Novel a logical choice, since children from to a Florida town with her preacher Ladies Book Club members Janice Ford’s Colony are among the 431 K-5 father. She befriends a scraggly stray DiSanto, Lynn Burkhardt, Susan Raich, students attending the school. dog she encounters at the local super- Myfanwy Morgan, Carmen Kleiser, Working with Kara O’Grady and market that she names Winn-Dixie. Pat Collmeyer, Barbara Morris, and Anne Phelps, the school’s reading The friendly dog becomes her confi- Jan Leslie along with school principal, specialist, the Novel Ladies selected dant, helping her deal with feelings of Cathy Vasquez; reading specialist, three books for donation providing abandonment by her mother who left Anne Phelps; and fifth-grade teacher, eight copies of each book: Number the when Opal was just three. As noted in Kara O’Grady. Stars by Lois Lowry; Wonder by R.S. the Amazon.com review, this warm and Palacio; and Because of Winn-Dixie by winning book hosts an unforgettable Kate DiCamillo. In addition to being cast of characters, including a librarian an engaging read, each book stresses who fought off a bear with a copy of the themes of friendship, acceptance, War and Peace, an ex-con pet store and compassion in a variety of different clerk who plays sweet music to his situations. animal charges, and the neighborhood

34 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg WELLNESS

Nutrition and Bone Health BY SUSAN BYDLON

or decades we have known that be perfect. If you fall short, you may Fthere is a direct relationship between need to fill in with a supplement. Most calcium consumption and bone health. pills contain 200-500 mg of elemental Vitamin D is also known to be increas- calcium. Calcium is best absorbed in ingly valuable in this fight to protect small amounts, so if you are taking two your bone mass. So, how much of these supplement tablets together with milk minerals do we need and how can we on your breakfast cereal each day, take best get them in adequate amounts? one supplement at lunch and one at In this article, we look at the mineral dinner instead. That will give you small calcium. amounts of calcium throughout the The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) per ounce. Cottage cheese, in a half-cup day. If you take just one supplement, for calcium for women ages 50-70 is portion, provides 60-80 mg of calcium, take it at night when your digestive 1200 milligrams (mg)/day. For men while ricotta (whole, low-fat, or skim) system moves more slowly and it will ages 50-70, it is 1,000 mg./day. For offers a robust 250-350 mg. That is a be better absorbed. Check with your men and women together over the age smart substitution. pharmacist if you need help choosing a of 71, it is 1,200 mg/day. Most experts White beans, black-eyed peas, and calcium supplement. agree that it is better to get your soybeans are good sources of calcium Both The National Osteoporosis calcium from food than from calcium and valuable for anyone who needs to Foundation (nof.org) and The Academy supplements. The ingredients for strong limit dairy or chooses not to eat animal of Nutrition and Dietetics (eatright. bones must come from your diet. protein. An 8-ounce cup of calcium-for- org) offer additional advice and infor- Calcium is more readily absorbed tified soy milk provides 200-300 mg of mation on nutrition and bone health. from dietary sources than from supple- calcium. Tofu, prepared with calcium The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Center ments. Dairy products lead the pack sulfate, has 250 mg of calcium per half at fnic.nal.usda.gov/dietary-guidance for calcium content. If we all drank one cup, twice as much as tofu prepared provides extensive nutrition resources quart of milk a day, we would get our without. Tempeh, soy nuts, and TVP as well. 1,200 mg of calcium. But we don’t, so (textured vegetable protein) are all Sue Bydlon worked for many years what are the alternatives? Let’s take a good sources of calcium. as a nutritionist for the Department of look: an 8-ounce cup of whole, low-fat, Almonds and hazelnuts are good the Army and served the needs of active or skim milk packs a whopping 300 calcium sources, but high in fat and duty military and their dependents at mg of calcium, and 8 ounces of yogurt calories. Canned salmon (with bones) the U.S. Army Hospital in Nuernberg, provides about the same amount. If and sardines are good fish choices. Germany. She and her husband have you don’t like milk, you can substitute Meat and poultry are poor sources. been residents of Ford’s Colony for six yogurt, hard cheese, cottage and ricotta Green leafy veggies like broccoli, kale, years. Sue enjoys staying current in the cheese daily, or make cream soups or and spinach, as well as certain fruits, field of nutrition and diet. smoothies. Choose a latte with steamed provide moderate calcium. However, milk for your coffee beverage. take note that certain juices, like orange What about rice, almond, and coco- juice, can be excellent calcium sources, nut milk? These cow milk alternatives if fortified. For example, 8 ounces of contain little or no calcium in their Florida’s Natural Orange Juice (the natural form, but calcium is usually one with calcium) provides 350 mg of added in compound form, such as calcium. This is a great choice for those calcium carbonate. In these instances, that cannot consume dairy products. the calcium you are getting is similar to (Note: If the label on your calcium-for- what you would get in a supplement. tified orange juice says that a serving Regular yogurt edges out Greek has 35% of the Daily Value (DV) for yogurt in the calcium department, with calcium, that is 35% of 1,00 milligrams, Greek yogurt losing some of its calcium or 350 mg of calcium.) Ford’s Colony through the straining process; however, Grains, unless enriched, are poorer both are very good sources, providing sources of this mineral; however, Signature Trees you with 275-325 mg per cup. Some manufacturers now add calcium to protein-fortified yogurts have 400-425 breakfast cereals, granola bars, and Beautiful Crepe Myrtles and lovely mg of calcium per serving. Amounts soy beverages, as well as those chewy Red Buds may be delivered and vary, so check the labels. Hard cheeses, candies that taste like caramels. planted in your yard for just $100. like Swiss, average 200-300 mg of So, now what? Estimate about how Call Janice Wagner at 258-3333. calcium per ounce, while soft cheeses, much calcium you get from your diet like mozzarella, offer only 100-200 mg daily; your numbers do not need to

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 35 ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Activities Chair Dog Owner’s Interest Group Monday Morning Bridge Debbie Abrams [email protected] Peggy Peterson [email protected] Charles Skillman [email protected] Vice Chair Duplicate Bridge Marshall Atkins [email protected] Linda Mathews [email protected] Tom Dunck [email protected] Newcomers Linda Mathews [email protected] Treasurer Fit for Life Thomas Dunck [email protected] Joan Emerson [email protected] Pickleball Secretary Fly Fishing Roger Allen [email protected] Linda Jones [email protected] Richard Anderson [email protected] Pilates Club Aging In Place/Special Services Ford’s Colony Archery Nelia Lamoureux [email protected] Dorothy Tibbetts [email protected] Ted Juraschek [email protected] Jeff, Brian and Bob Artists League [email protected] Pilates for Seniors/Golfers Elaine Napoda [email protected] Wilhelmina White [email protected] Ford’s Colony Softball League Bid Whist Joe DiNuzzo [email protected] Pinochle Bob Sumlin [email protected] Bill Loscalzo [email protected] Ford’s Colony Volunteers for Education Bosom Buddies Muriel Slaughter [email protected] Round Robin Bridge Lois Nervitt [email protected] Ida McNamara [email protected] Friends and Neighbors Debbie Boggio [email protected] Bowling Bob Bradfield [email protected] Dale Schoenberger [email protected] Silver Sneakers Garden Club Charlene Newstrom [email protected] Canasta: Hand, Knee & Foot Debbie Abrams [email protected] June Rhodes [email protected] Terry Sisto [email protected] Solitaires Laurie Rowe [email protected] Harold Hall [email protected] Genealogy Club Roy Rolph [email protected] Caring Neighbors Beth Hanson [email protected] Nancy Ohlinger [email protected] Swim Team Golf Around Kelly Arne [email protected] CERT Mike Hand [email protected] Bill McCabe [email protected] Tai Chi Golf & Dine Society Elmer May [email protected] Chess Club George Spalthoff [email protected] Dick Gantzler [email protected] Tennis Club Healthy Cooking Rich Gingerich [email protected] Colony Auto Enthusiasts Robert Burns [email protected] Jim Bowers [email protected] Theatre Club Home Brewers Interest Group Tom Damon [email protected] Colony BYOB Walter Maginnis [email protected] Jennifer Rairigh/ Trailblazers Randolph Brown [email protected] Hospitality Tom Thompson [email protected] Bobby Sue Silvey [email protected] Colony Kids Lisa Brickey [email protected] Travel Club Jennifer Page Wall [email protected] Al Ashley [email protected] Intermediate Bridge Colony Wine & Cheese Jack Geiger [email protected] W&M Fan Club Sally Frazer [email protected] Van Voorhees [email protected] Mah Jongg Club Bob Brennan [email protected] Dorothy Fischer [email protected] Water Aerobics Interest Group Computer & Technology Club Laurie Rowe [email protected] Janet Pohl [email protected] Bob Zornetzer [email protected] Mah Jongg Mavens Women’s Bible Study Craft Club Jane Flagello [email protected] Stephi Fisher [email protected] Susan Brooks [email protected] Men’s Bible Study Woodworkers Club Dance Band Dan Gaske [email protected] Ralph Spohn [email protected] Larry Stowe [email protected] Model Railroad Club Yoga Dance Club Phil Brooks [email protected] Tricia Killiany [email protected] Chiricotti/Murawski [email protected] Barbara Gilman [email protected]

CARING NEIGHBORS CONTACT INFORMATION Cares and Concerns Granny’s Attic Nurse’s Closet Mandy Baldridge: ...... 645-4039 Ora Avery:...... 220-0343 Betty Moeller ...... 206-1276 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Nancy Obadal: ...... 258-2838 Pat Archer: ...... 259-9937 Helen VanCott ...... 565-1750 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. Caring Neighbors Transportation Service Handymen Stork Club Kit Ober: ...... 345-0169 Kent Kipling: ...... 208-0218 Ida McNamara: ...... 645-3763 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Dave Westfall ...... 645-2073 Bob Bott: ...... 565-3577 Lise Murer: ...... 253-2361 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cook’s Pantry Ned Cooke: ...... 345-6669 Karen Crowley, Chair: ...... 345-6512 [email protected] For general information or to join Car- [email protected] Don Harper: ...... 565-7855 ing Neighbors as a volunteer contact Roseanne Brennan: Co-Chair .. 258-3228 [email protected] Nancy Ohlinger at 229-7568 or nancy. [email protected] Bruce Landefeld: ...... 229-0637 Peggy Peterson: ...... 345-5411 [email protected] [email protected]. [email protected] Dale Walter: ...... 229-2026 Georgia Lowe: ...... 603-6229 [email protected] [email protected] Phil Klein: ...... 220-3949 Ann Wasko: ...... 229-3149 [email protected] CARING NEIGHBORS [email protected] Ralph Spohn: ...... 253-5794 Georgia Treiber: ...... 645-2423 [email protected] [email protected] Jeff Canon: ...... 291-7003 [email protected]

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Dennis Shea bowling a 600-series and Jan Berkowitz bowling four 600-series. AGING IN PLACE BID WHIST National Division 200-game bowlers were Jan Berkowitz with a phenomenal thirteen 200 games, John Tinker (6), The Aging in Place Service Group meets The Bid Whist Club meets on the second Jack Wagner (4), Annette Sumlin, on a monthly basis to identify oppor- Thursday of the month at the S&T Club Lowell Hill (3), Bob Iwaszko (6), tunities for Ford’s Colony homeowners at 7 p.m. except in July and August. Louann Martin, Howard Forbes, Jim to more safely and comfortably live in Residents of Ford’s Colony are welcome Beilstein, Joan Olson, Walt Maginnis their homes as they age. The Group to join or participate. For information, (2), Ray Van Cott, Craig Cronce, Dave has developed the “Aging Services” contact Bob Sumlin at 229-8841. Olson, and Rich Luzinski. American webpage as part of the Ford’s Colony Division subs helping the National effort Internet site (fchoa.org). The page is with 200 games were John Roberts (4), designed to be easily used by residents BOSOM BUDDIES Dennis Shea, Vic Miller (4), and Mike and/or individuals who may be caring Kerley. Those bowling a 500-series for them in times of need. The webpage included Fred Blake, Richard Neuhaus, does not include medical or health care The Breast Cancer Support Group, Annette Sumlin (4), Pete Trainor (2), practices or services, but it has links to “Bosom Buddies,” meets on the third Lowell Hill (3), Ron Klingensmith, Bob providers who may be of assistance. Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. in Sumlin (3), Bob Iwaszko (3), Ray Van If you want additional information or members’ homes. Those with newly Cott (2), Jim Beilstein (3), John Tinker would like to participate, please contact diagnosed breast cancer, as well as all (3), Tony DeLuca, Jack Intlehouse (2), Ted Juraschek at theo_juraschek@msn. breast cancer survivors, are invited to Howard Forbes (2), Bob McKenna, com or 565-6165. participate. Other cancer survivors are George Spalthoff, Craig Cronce, Dave also welcome. For details, contact Lois Olson (3), Walt Maginnis (2), Joe Nervitt at 258-9669 or lsnervitt@cox. McNamara, Rich Luzinski, Marion ARTISTS LEAGUE net. Dawson, Tommy Michaels, and Pat Harabedian. Subs helping out with a 500-series were Vic Miller (3), Tom The Artists League meets every Tuesday BOWLING Damon, John Roberts (3), Bob Brennan, from noon to 3 p.m. in the S&T Club at Tony Nappi, and Dale Schoenberger. the back of the large room on the right 600-series bowlers were Jan Berkowitz side. We have artists working in differ- This article reports individual per- (5), John Tinker (2), Jack Wagner, and ent mediums and at different levels of formances for the period of March 9 Bob Iwaszko (2). American Division accomplishment from beginners to more through April 7. Our League winners bowlers Dennis Shea and Vic Miller experienced artists. You will see people received their well-deserved public helped with a 600-series. using oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, recognition at the April 14 Bowling and pastels. We work at tables with our Awards Banquet which occurred too late own supplies as we enjoy each other’s for the May publication deadline. Those CANASTA company and conversation. results will be reported in the June Talk Some of our artists exhibit and sell of the Colony. their paintings at Harry’s Tavern. We The American Division bowlers Canasta/ Hand, Knee, and Foot, an change our paintings four times a year, achieving a 200 game included Nathan Interest group that was established by in January, April, July, and October. Hill (4), Vic Miller, Jr. (5), John Roberts the Activities Committee in April 2015, Many of us belong to This Century Art (2), Ward Grant, Pete Webster (2), meets every Friday from 1-4 p.m. in the Gallery down the street from the library Carol Moser, and Dennis Shea. Subs Library at the S&T Club. Ford’s Colony on N. Boundary Street and exhibit there contributing 200 games included Jan Residents who play Hand, Knee, and also. Members of the gallery show their Berkowitz (2), Pat Harabedian, and Foot; Hand and Foot, Triple Play (or work on the upper level and there is Walt Maginnis. 500-series bowlers really any form of Canasta) are wel- usually some kind of unifying theme. were Ward Grant (4), Vic Miller, Jr. (4), come to join us. Copies of the “rules” We occasionally have an art show at Dale Schoenberger (2), Nathan Hill (3), that the group is using will be on each the S&T Club, and all these activities Dennis Shea (2), Pete Webster, Tony table every time we play. Participants provide inspiration and purpose. Nappi, Bob Brennan, John Roberts may play as often or as seldom as they We welcome new members and have (2), Walt Maginnis, Kim Tahey, Steve wish. This is a great opportunity to much to offer in the way of information, Menaquale, Tom Damon, Eddie Cason socialize, play cards, see your friends and advice, and direction. If you are an artist (3) and Tom Collis. Substitutes bowling neighbors and not be committed to be in or would like to try experimenting in a 500-series were Jan Berkowitz, Bob attendance every week. A roster is main- art, stop by some Tuesday afternoon Boggio, Jack Intlehouse, Jim Beilstein, tained of all participants and everyone and see what’s cooking, or should we and Bob Iwaszko. 600-series bowlers on the list will receive a weekly email say, “coloring.” were John Tinker and Jack Wagner, with asking if they plan to play that week. National Division substitute bowlers If you would like your name added to

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 37 ACTIVITIES the roster, or if you would like more Don’t forget—it would be great to information, please contact June Rhodes CHESS CLUB get the eggs back by dropping them off at [email protected] or Laurie Rowe at the S&T Club. This will allow us to at [email protected]. use them again next year and also helps The Chess Club meets on the first and lowers annual Spring Fling costs. third Monday of each month from 2:30 Stay tuned to “What’s Happening” CARING NEIGHBORS to 5 p.m. in the S&T Club. Contact emails for Colony Kids events. The Dick Gantzler at [email protected] if next regularly scheduled event is the you have any questions. Fourth of July children’s parade, but Caring Neighbors is asking for your Colony Kids hopefully has some surprise assistance. If you are aware and hear events in store for more summer fun. about one of our residents who has COLONY AUTO Interested in becoming a volunteer for passed away, is injured, has a serious ENTHUSIASTS an event or a Colony Kids committee illness or has a birth in the family, member? Contact us at FCColonyKids@ please contact the Notes for Neighbors The May regular meeting of the Colony gmail.com; we’d love to have you. folks, Mandy Baldridge at 645-4039 Auto Enthusiasts will be held on [email protected], or Nancy Obadal Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the S&T at 258-2838 [email protected]. For other Club. This month’s session will be led COLONY WINE Caring Neighbors services please get by Larry Emmons and will be a working & CHEESE in touch with any one of the contact preparation meeting for our forthcom- people listed below. Caring Neighbors is ing Merchant Square Auto Show on This past month reminds us why we here to help our Ford’s Colony neigh- June 14. This year our featured marque moved to Ford’s Colony. The flowering bors—so please let us know when we is the Ford Thunderbird. The Club’s trees and spring flowers were magnif- can be of help. website, colonyautoenthusiasts.com, icent. We had another fun evening on contains exciting news of our summer April 19 and are looking forward to driving events program planned for our next Wine & Cheese in either June FORD’S COLONY COMMUNITY June and August. Take a look! New or July. Look for the information in the CERT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM members are always welcome and June issue. membership is a small fee of $10. For If you haven’t joined us before, Following a major disaster such as further information contact Ray Van Colony Wine & Cheese is a series of Hurricane Sandy, first responders who Cott at 746-6999. social gatherings held in the homes of provide fire, rescue, and medical services Ford’s Colony residents on designated will not be able to meet the demand for Sunday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. No these services. People may have to rely COLONY KIDS membership is required, and each is a on each other for help in order to meet stand-alone event. There are a number their immediate life-saving and life-sus- of regular attendees, but we always taining needs. More than 125 Colony Kids joined welcome new faces. Come join us for an The James City County Ford’s together for an afternoon of fun with evening of wine, appetizers, and good Colony CERT organization has been in the Easter Bunny and the Trailblazers conversation. place since 2004, working to prepare during the Spring Fling held on March These social events are open to all our community–and to help residents 29 that featured old-fashioned egg hunts Ford’s Colony residents. We ask that prepare–to respond to and cope with the and egg-roll contests. you bring a “heavy” hors d’oeuvre for 8 aftermath of disasters such as hurri- Many thanks to the Key Club, to 10 people and $5 per person to cover canes, ice storms, floods, nor’easters, Trailblazers, Gardening Club, Swim the cost of beverages and paper prod- and more. James City County provides Club, Ford’s Colony Security, and ucts. If you are interested, please contact training for Community Emergency the Executive Board of the Activities Sally Frazer at [email protected], or Response Team (CERT) volunteers, at Committee members who helped out Bob Brennan at [email protected]. no charge, to prepare residents to help with the event. Their collective help Looking forward to seeing you at our themselves, their families, and their supported everything from fun activities, next outing. neighborhoods in the event of such an such as face painting and decorations, to emergency. donating and handing out balloons and Don’t become a victim; become cooling the drinks. Prizes were given for COMPUTER & empowered. The Team meets at 3 p.m. the egg-roll contest, and a number of TECHNOLOGY CLUB on the first Wednesday of January, April, raffle prizes held throughout the after- July, and October at the S&T Club. noon delighted the winners. Additional The Computer & Technology Club In a disaster situation, everyone can thanks to the Ford’s Colony residents meets every third Monday of the month. do something to help themselves and who generously donated prizes, and an Our May meeting is on Monday, May others. For more information, contact extra special thanks to the Easter Bunny 18, at 7 p.m. in the S&T Club. Don Alms at 645-7925 or dralms@cox. for stopping by even though he had a The main topic for May is Basics of net. very busy schedule. Photoshop Elements 13. Now that you

38 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ACTIVITIES have taken those wonderful pictures a ticket, which can be obtained from will stay focused on the Foxtrot through over the past 12 months or so, what can the Community Services office or the June, so that will allow sufficient time to you do to edit, improve, and organize S&T Club manager’s office. We plan on learn both the basics of the dance as well those digital images? Look no more: issuing 500 tickets starting in early May. as time to practice a usable routine. We Photoshop Elements is one of the You can bring your own picnic or, used this new five-lesson dance studio best ways, for a reasonable price, to beginning at 5:30 p.m., purchase food approach with our last dance, Hustle, accomplish all of these operations. Len and drinks from the Country Club. You and it was very successful. Taubman will provide an overview of the can pre-order and pick up at Harry’s It is not too late to join us for the Photoshop Elements program and show Tavern, or you can buy from a refresh- Foxtrot, as there is always a review you some of the wonderful features that ment stand located at the Belvedere. before we move on to new steps. Also, are included. If you are into photogra- Bring your own lawn chairs and blan- our lessons are posted on the FCHOA phy, either as a novice or an expert, you kets. This event is again co-sponsored website for review. Both singles and will be sure to benefit from Len’s insights by our Homeowners Association, the couples are welcome and you need not and experience. Ford’s Colony Country Club, and be an experienced dancer to participate. We welcome new members. Come Marriott’s Manor Club. On May 19, we will be led in line to join the Club and be amazed at We hope you’ll want to kick-off dancing by our own Micki Decker, everything that’s available. Our dues are your summer season with us and your an experienced line dance instructor. $10 annually per person. For additional friends, enjoying good music, food, The first 45 minutes will focus on less details about our Club, check out our and drink on a Sunday evening. If we complex line dances, and the second website: fccug.org. need to cancel the concert due to bad 45 minutes will focus on more difficult weather (remember last year?), you will line dances and patterns. Everyone be notified by email and the concert will is welcome to attend both sessions. CRAFT CLUB be rescheduled for the following Sunday, Please bring a water bottle and wear June 14. See you at the Belvedere! comfortable shoes. Club dues are $20 Also, in collaboration with the per person per year or $5 per person per Craft Club meetings are held every Dance Club, we will be providing the session. Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the S&T music for a Colony-Wide Dance Party For more information about the Club. Take part in one of our work- on Saturday, October 10. More details Dance Club, contact John Chiricotti at shops, bring a project you are working to follow in future TOC articles. Also, [email protected]. on, gather inspiration, or just come for a check out our web page within the chat. If you are looking for a project to Clubs and Activities section of the work on, we can always use help on our FCHOA website. There you will find DUPLICATE BRIDGE group efforts to benefit the local com- photos and sound bites from some of munity. We are a friendly and multi-tal- our past performances. ented group of crafters, ranging from We are always in search of more The Duplicate Bridge Club meets each beginners to award-winning artists, who musicians to add to our roster, so if Wednesday at noon at the S&T Club. love to meet new friends. Dues for the you’re interested in playing with us, These are sanctioned duplicate games, year are $10. If you have any questions, or know of someone who is, please let and master points are awarded. It is not please contact Annie Shepherd at dshep- us know. If you’d like to have us play necessary to come with a partner or to [email protected] or 220-4752. at one of your club functions, a neigh- be a member of the ACBL. All levels borhood party, a wedding reception, of players are welcome. Table fees are or a community fund raiser, we’re just $6 per person. Contact Tom Dunck at DANCE BAND a phone call or an email away. Please 208-0548 or [email protected] for contact Larry Stowe at 564-8550 or at further information. [email protected]. Information on other duplicate games On Sunday, June 7, between 5:30 in Ford’s Colony may be obtained at and 8 p.m., please come to the Ford’s bridgewebs.com/colonial/. Colony Belvedere with all your friends DANCE CLUB and family for our 2nd Colony-Wide Outdoor Concert and Picnic. The FIT FOR LIFE Belvedere is located on the grass-covered The Dance Club meets on the first circle at the end of Ford’s Colony Drive, and third Tuesday of the month at the adjacent to the Country Club’s parking S&T Club at 7 p.m. Ballroom dance Fit for Life is a program of strength and lot, where you can park. We will be instruction is on the first Tuesday, and flexibility exercises to help you maintain a playing about twenty tunes that cele- line dancing in on the third Tuesday. On healthy body regardless of your age, abil- brate the upcoming summer season, like May 5, we will have our third Foxtrot ity or physical condition. The exercises Bali Ha’i, Summertime, Summer Wind, lesson with our professional instructor, we perform are not strenuous; they can Beyond the Sea and Moonlight Serenade, Marilen Crump. Foxtrot is a very pop- be performed by both men and women. all arranged for our 17-piece band. ular smooth dance, and many Foxtrot Everyone accomplishes the movements Admission is free, but you must have steps can also be performed in Waltz. We according to his/her own capabilities.

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Our exercises stress balance, coor- May, we’ll have the ribbon cutting for our dination, and flexibility, and muscle “Field of Dreams,” at which time we will control. Physical activities include: formally thank our sponsors and players FRIENDS walking, stretching, ball and bungee who made it all possible. As always, we AND NEIGHBORS sequences, mat and chair work, and welcome new players at all levels. movements to music. The only equip- At our April 3 meeting, Dr. Bob ment needed is a floor mat and a sense Holsworth returned to share his political of humor. insights. His talk, entitled “The Political Fit for Life is an adaptation of the Landscape in Virginia and the Nation,” national program Body Recall, which went overtime, sparking an interesting has been a leader in fall prevention and Q&A session. The program committee fall recovery. Body Recall was recently is considering asking Bob to return in designated by the U. S. Department of 2016 to cover the political season. Health and Human Services as a Tier 1 Ford’s Colony Softball is a slow- As our final presentation of the provider for improving the health and pitch, recreational softball group, 2014-2015 year, May 1 we’ll present well-being of older adults. consisting of men and woman over a musical event featuring “The Bill Fit for Life’s mission is to provide a 40. (Guest players under 40 also are and Pam Gurley Trio.” Bill and Pam program of exercise and education to welcome.) We play one game per week, Gurley have been making music get participants moving and keeping Saturday mornings, on the field at the together since their first date. Their love them physically active to maintain a Westbury Park recreational area. Our of folk and bluegrass music launched healthy body and improved quality of split season goes from April through a career of performing, writing, and life. June and again from September through recording together that has spanned Our group meets at 8 a.m., Tuesdays November. more than twenty-five years. Bill is an and Thursdays, for one hour at the S&T Please contact Joe DiNuzzo (vadi- accomplished guitar, banjo, fiddle, and Club. Domenica Jernigan is the instruc- [email protected]) for more informa- mandolin player. Pam is a guitarist and tor and a Registered Nurse. She can be tion and to sign up. vocalist (and also a chef at The Inn at contacted by calling her at 784-7682. Levelfields, Lancaster, VA). The June meeting will be our long FORD’S COLONY awaited BBQ dinner. We’ll gather at FORD’S COLONY VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION S&T Club, 6:45 p.m., June 5. The event ARCHERY will be catered by Rocco’s, featuring If you are looking for a new, rewarding, ribs, pulled chicken, chicken pieces, Ford’s Colony Archery Club announces community service opportunity, please baked beans, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, a pancake breakfast meeting for consider helping our local school potato salad, and corn muffins. Dessert Saturday May 30, at 9 a.m. at the children by joining Ford’s Colony will be various cakes. Bottled beer and S&T Club. Todd Engelmeyer, Wildlife Volunteers for Education. You can wine will be provided. Biologist, Virginia Department of Game make a big difference in our students’ There is a $10 per person fee. and Inland Fisheries, will be the guest lives just by spending a small amount Please bring your form (see fcfan. speaker. Please RSVP your breakfast of time with them. Residents volunteer org/2015BBQ.pdf) and check to our reservation to FordsColonyArchery@ at any level of commitment: as little as May 1 meeting or to the John Pott Outlook.com. one hour once a week to as much as guardhouse no later than May 30. FCAC is a newly formed club in they would like. No previous experience Volunteers are also sought to help serve. Ford’s Colony and has been recruiting as a professional educator required. A new slate of Directors was youth and adult members who are W-JCC teachers, guidance counselors elected at our April 3 general meeting. interested in archery and archery and subject specialists will provide an Congratulations to Fran Lockhart, hunting. We are looking forward to orientation to the school, training, and Thomas Pearson, Carolyn Godfrey, archery opportunities during the spring on-going assistance. Joan Byerly, and Peggy and Ed Peterson. and summer months. For archery Each volunteer is partnered with a Please give them your support as they enthusiasts, the Jay Gaynor Memorial child who needs additional individualized work to chart the direction of the club Tournament is being held at New attention that will help them on their in the coming year. Quarter Park on May 2-3. This is a way to literacy and learning success. traditional longbow archery completion. Our program has been recognized by the W-JCC Public Schools as a needed GARDEN CLUB and valued community partner because FORD’S COLONY of the enriched learning experience our SOFTBALL LEAGUE residents provide for the children. What fun this month will be for all. We For further information on becom- start with our program on Wednesday, Our spring season is underway! ing a Ford’s Colony Volunteer for May 13, entitled “Twelve Herbs Last summer we raised the money to Education, contact Muriel Slaughter at Everyone Should Grow and Use.” Don build a new diamond and backstop. In 221-8232 or [email protected]. Haynie knows a thing or two about

40 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg ACTIVITIES herbs and will be here to inform and challenges similar to those you may send an email to [email protected]. entertain us. In case you didn’t know, be encountering, to learn through our Results of the Golden Horseshoe outing “An herb can be broadly defined as a meetings about the various resources will be posted in next month’s article, plant used for a specific purpose other available online and in the community, as publication deadlines prohibit them than nourishment.” So mark your cal- and how to make the best use of those being available at this time. endar and come at 9 a.m. to have some resources. Golf & Dine organizes monthly golf refreshments and hear a great program. We meet at the S&T Club on the outings from April through October. It On Saturday, May 16, starting at third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. is typically a Sunday afternoon event, 9:30 a.m., will be our Hidden Treasures and finish between 8:30 and 9 p.m., a shotgun start for 9 holes of golf, and Garden Tour (rain or shine). It’s our depending upon the program. then dinner, usually held at the golf Tenth Anniversary. Stop by the S&T Our program schedule for the course. Where possible, 18 holes of golf Club to visit our vendors and have some remainder of the spring continues to is also offered. If you are interested in refreshments. Tickets will be on sale at offer a variety of interesting subject joining the GDS, please send an email our May meeting and on the day of the matter, continuing with our ongoing with your name(s), email, and telephone tour at the S&T Club. This is a fun day “mission” to facilitate the documenta- number to [email protected]. In reply and proceeds help to support Nature tion of our personal family histories: you will be added to the master roster, Camp Scholarships. Don’t miss out on May 21–Jay Gaidmore, Director and a copy of the latest outing flyer will seeing some phenomenal gardens right of Special Collections, Swem Library, be sent to you. Players of all expertise here in Ford’s Colony. See our flyer in College of William and Mary, will are welcome, and multiple handicap this month’s Talk of the Colony. present a lecture on “Special Collections systems are used so everyone has the We are still signing up for our at the Swem Library.” opportunity to win. June 10 luncheon at Ford’s Colony June 18–Joe Sell, genealogy club Country Club. Make your check out board member and Christopher Wren to FCGC for $25 and bring it to the Association instructor, will speak on HOSPITALITY May meeting, or drop it off at the John “Genealogical Software.” Pott guardhouse in an envelope marked New members are welcome at any “Garden Club Luncheon.” Don’t forget meeting. Annual dues are just $10 per The Hospitality Committee has 38 to include your contact details. You can family, and are currently due if you have enthusiastic volunteers who visit new contact Aurelia Michaels at 345-5844 or not yet paid. Be sure to look for our Ford’s Colony residents. They deliver [email protected] or Sharon club activities on the Colony website: a welcome bag filled with valuable Short at [email protected] or 220-8588 fchoa.org. information about Ford’s Colony and for more information. the Historic Triangle and answer any Please sign up to renew your questions newcomers may have concern- membership or become a new member GOLFAROUND ing their new community. of the garden club. We are now collect- If you are a new resident, whether ing dues for the 2015-2016 year. Please you rent or own, and would like a visit make out your check for $15 to FCGC Golf Around got off to a wet start from a Hospitality Committee volunteer, and bring it to the May meeting or in March with the event at the Gold please notify Crystal Bowers at Ford’s drop it at the John Pott guardhouse Course called off. However, we were Colony Security Office at cbowers@ in an envelope marked “Garden Club offered other dates and everyone will get fchoa.net or 258-4080. Membership.” Don’t forget to include a chance to play in better conditions. As The Hospitality Committee is always your contact details. This will ensure you read this we should have had about looking for new members. Volunteers that you get published in our booklet 80 golfers participate at Kiskiack in usually only have to make two or three that we hand out to members in April. The May event will take place at visits a year. It is not a big commitment, September. It’s a big help to us. Brickshire on Thursday, May 14. If you but it is a very important one. If you If you have any questions don’t are interested in May or June (Viniterra– are interested in joining the Committee, hesitate to call either Terry Sisto June 11), please contact Mike Hand at please contact Bobby Sue Silvey at at 345-2478 or Debbie Abrams at [email protected]. [email protected] or 258-4703 or Lisa 603-6630. Brickey at [email protected] or 645-3421.

GOLF & DINE SOCIETY GENEALOGY CLUB INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE

The Golf & Dine Society (GDS) The Genealogy Club is comprised of kicked off its 2015 season at Golden The Intermediate Bridge Club meets people whose ancestors came from Horseshoe, and now moves on to each Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at the many other states and a variety of the May 31 outing at Williamsburg S&T Club. This bridge club was orga- foreign lands, just like yours. Club mem- National. Golf and dinner will be at the nized to create a fun and competitive bership offers the opportunity to speak course. If you haven’t already received game of better bridge players who want with other club members about research information and a sign-up form, please to continue improving their bidding/

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 41 ACTIVITIES playing skills. Timely newsletters are sent out to describe popular conventions MENS’ BIBLE STUDY and methods of improved play. As a starting point, all of our players use Modern Bridge Bidding methods to All Ford’s Colony men are invited to include weak 2’s, transfers, and point give the Ford’s Colony Men’s Bible counts. If you have any questions, please Study Group a try. We are a group of contact our coordinator Jack Geiger at about 6-10 men that reads a chapter or [email protected]. two from the Bible at each meeting and then engages in free-flowing discussion of its contents. Currently, we are in MAH JONGG the Gospel of Matthew, likely around chapters 20-22 in May. The group meets on second and fourth Thursdays (May For more information, visit our The Ford’s Colony Mah Jongg group 14 and 28), at the S&T Club, in the club webpage on the Ford’s Colony (established in 1989) invites you to room just off foyer, starting at 9:30 am Homeowners Association website come join us on Wednesdays in the S&T and finishing around 10:30 a.m. Come at fchoa.org. Or you can contact Club from 1-4 p.m. The new National give us a try. For further information, Dean Risseeuw at 258-4887 or Dean. Mah Jongg League card is here, and this contact Dan Gaske at 903-2793 or [email protected]. is the perfect time to join while we’re all [email protected]. learning the new hands. If you’re already a player, or want to MONDAY MORNING be one, we invite you to come visit our MODEL RAILROAD CLUB BRIDGE weekly game. Newcomers to the game are always welcome, as are your Mahj- Come join us for the Monday Morning playing friends who live locally. We even Our May 7 meeting will feature Brian Bridge Group at the S&T Club. In offer free lessons, but not during the Gelineau presenting Scales & Gauges addition to signing up for future weekly weekly game. Our group typically plays Worldwide, to remind us there is more session(s) on Monday mornings, you year round. to model railroading than the traditional may call one of the hosts below for the If you have any questions about American sizes. week you would like to play or if you our game or arranging lessons, At our April meeting, Gale Treiber have to cancel. You get to meet and please contact Dorothy Fischer gave a fascinating pictorial history of play with four partners, and the cost to ([email protected]) or call Hawaii’s railways during World War II play is only $1 each week. We use party 345-6663. in supporting not only the Army and the bridge scoring for four sets of six hands Navy, but also the sugar cane and pine- to determine the top three or four prize apple industries; many of the pictures winners, as well as the lowest scorer for MAH JONGG MAVEN are contained in his book, “Hawaiian the day, who gets his $1 back. Railway Album” (Five Star rating on Please plan to sign in, get your coffee Amazon). and score tally pad, and be ready to play The Mah Jongg Mavens is an enthusias- On Friday, May 29 and Saturday, by 9:15 a.m. We start with introductions tic new club joining the Ford’s Colony May 30, 18 members and their spouses of new players and announcements family of clubs and activities. We play will take a field trip to Roanoke, including the last week’s winners. Our Wednesday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. Virginia. We’ll be touring both the aim is to finish by noon so folks can and again on Saturday from noon to O. Winston Link Museum featuring make it to their next activity of the day 3:30-4 p.m. in the back meeting room steam era railroad photography and the on time. at the S&T Club. We play for points Virginia Museum of Transportation. We Date Name of Host Phone # and only play hands that appear on also hope to catch an early view of the May 4 Jay Applegate 345-5268 the new 2015 official National Mah restored Class J 611 steam locomotive. May 11 Debbie Boggio 603-6719 Jongg League card. On Wednesday, the The group will enjoy a private dinner May 18 John Greene 345-5268 player with the highest point total earns and overnight stay at the historic Hotel May 25 Madge Spitteler 784-3451 the Mahj Queen crown for the week. Roanoke, renovated many times since its June 1 Mike Scholberg 220-5758 Saturdays are just for fun! New players construction in 1882. Come to our May Note that during the construction at are always welcome. Just bring your 7 meeting if you’d like to participate in the S&T Club, we still plan to continue 2015 card and a smile. the field trip. Monday Morning Bridge. We will keep For additional information and to let Planning has begun for our annual you posted as to room changes, if any, us know that you plan to join our game events: Ford’s Colony Model Railroad as the information becomes available. please contact Jane Flagello at drjaner@ Open House on a Sunday, November sbcglobal.net. Happy Mahjing! 8; our model railroad display at the Library on Illumination Weekend in December; and our annual dinner.

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Westbury Park courts. We play at 2 NEWCOMERS p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; the PINOCHLE CLUB Monday session is at Mid County Park and the Wednesday one is back home at If you haven’t had an opportunity to see the S&T Club. Come join us. Do you like playing cards? Do you like inside the Ford’s Colony Country Club The Activities Fair netted us 12 new to socialize and meet new people? Why (FCCC), now is your chance. Come players. Special thanks to Mary Ann not join us for a few rounds of pinochle. to our Newcomers Meeting on Friday, Hurley and her team for placing us so Whether or not you are an old hand or May 15 at 6:45 p.m. when Melissa close to the free wine…rogercallen@ just learning, we would love for you to Blane, Director of Membership, will yahoo.com join us. We play double deck pinochle introduce Newcomers to all of the many every Thursday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at services, activities, and membership the S&T Club. We will be playing May plans available to you at the FCCC. PILATES CLUB 7, 14, 21, and 28 if you would like to Even if you’re already a member, you get to know us. The rules have never won’t want to miss this meeting. changed, but a set of rules are available The Ford’s Colony Country Club is The Pilates Club meets Monday and to refresh old minds if you would like. a beautiful facility within our commu- Friday at 8 a.m. and Wednesday at 9:15 If you would like to know more nity. It offers fine and casual dining, a.m. at the S&T Club. Contact Missy about the Pinochle Club or would like theme dining nights, three fabulous golf at [email protected] with any to try us out, contact Bill Loscalzo at courses, an award-winning pro shop, questions. 564-7447 or [email protected]. Please activities such as Ladies Night and let us know in advance if you plan to Men’s Night–and so much more. Even join us so we can reserve a seat at one of if you are not a golfer, the Club offers PILATES FOR the tables. many social and fun activities. As our SENIORS/GOLFERS host on May 15, the FCCC will provide refreshments for us. How nice! Ladies and Gentlemen, join us on ROUND ROBIN BRIDGE Another reason not to miss this Mondays, Wednesdays (4:00 p.m.) important meeting is that we will and /or Tuesdays and Thursdays (2:30 introduce our new Officers and Board p.m.) for Pilates at the S&T Club. The The Round Robin Bridge Group members for 2015-2016. Come and opportunity to improve flexibility, core meets at the S&T Club on the second meet your new leadership team. muscle strength, and general well-being Thursday of each month. The next Also, make sure you save the date is available in four different class meeting will be on Thursday, May 14, for our Year-End Party on Friday, June sessions. We invite you to join us either 2015 at 7 p.m. Please arrive on time as 12 at 6 p.m., which will be held in the day to meet Alona Casanave, a certi- Bridge will starts promptly at 7 p.m. Pavilion at the Ford’s Colony Country fied Body Art and Science International Your host and hostess for May 14 are: Club. We will have a fun, casual party and Stott Pilates Instructor. Janet Hays with music, dancing, and a delicious At Monday and Wednesday classes, [email protected] or 565-9614 buffet. This is the last event before we the focus is Pilates for Golfers seeking Sam Lazarus go on our summer hiatus during July to improve their physical condition [email protected] or 345-5204 and August and such a great way to and learn techniques that will enhance Martha Payne usher in summer. their performance on the golf course. [email protected] or 564-0701 Not a member yet? Well, you can Strength, Breathe, Repeat! This class Bill Kornbluh easily fix that–just come to a meeting, highlights the importance of stretching [email protected] or 565-4195 check us out, and you can join there. for sports, working out and flexibility. We play five rounds of four hands Or contact our membership correspon- Tuesday and Thursday classes focus each for a total of 20 hands of casual dent, Lauretta Oelerich, at lloelerich@ on Mat Pilates for those who seek bridge. Monthly scores will count gmail.com. She will send you all the greater strength, flexibility, coordina- toward the yearly cash awards given at information you need to join. Still have tion, and range of motion. Standing the June 2015 banquet dinner. We do questions? Please contact me, Linda Pilates is a combination of Pilates and not play in the summer. If interested in Mathews, President, at mathews3154@ Yoga that has an additional focus on joining and signing up, please contact aol.com or call me at 206-1073. We all cardiovascular workout. Ida McNamara at [email protected] or look forward to seeing YOU. We encourage you to come and check 645-3763 or Margaret/Bill Bunnell at us out. I am sure you will find some [email protected] or 206-1434. activity that will benefit you. PICKLEBALL Contact Wilhelmina White at [email protected] or call 645-2519. SILVER SNEAKERS®

We are playing in the afternoons–away from the “maddening crowd” in the Silver Sneakers is designed to improve mornings due to the shutdown of well-being through fitness education

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 43 ACTIVITIES involving strength training, balance, and of flowers and have lunch in their Tea Wednesday March 25 to Wednesday flexibility, as well as the importance of House. Please direct any questions May 27 from 4:30 to 5:30/6 p.m. at the drinking water while exercising. It is the regarding this trip to our president, Roy S&T Club. The 2015 Tai Chi Spring nation’s leading exercise program for Rolph. semester is addressing the Wu Dan 13 active older adults with nearly 2 million On June 11 we plan to take in the Tai Chi form and is being taught by participants. lovely sights along the James River (Sifu) Instructor Bill Hansell, at 566- The goal is to improve physical and from the comfort of the Jamestown 0040. mental health, minimize age-related Discovery Boat Tour. The $20 cost for After the spring semester, the FC Tai physical degeneration as well improve this 90-minute boat ride includes hors Chi Club will have their summer break cardiovascular endurance, muscular d’oeuvres and beverage. We also plan for three weeks from Wednesday, June strength, body composition, flexibility, to have dinner at a local restaurant 3, to Wednesday, June 24. During the speed, power, agility, balance, and coor- after the cruise. Payment should be Tai Chi summer break, Tai Chi members dination. Participants are encouraged remitted to the John Pott guardhouse may still use the S&T Club (on their to become more aware of their personal in an envelope addressed to Solitaires own) on Wednesdays from 4:30 to health status, including the impor- by the reservation deadline of May 28. 5:30/6 p.m. to practice Tai Chi move- tance of fall prevention. Our certified Checks should be made out to Solitaires. ments and forms. instructor is Sonya Thomas (CardioFit, Questions can be directed to Roy Rolph The summer break will be followed Muscular Strength Range of Motion, or Harold Hall. in late summer/early Fall by an and First Aid CPR AED). “Change is the law of life. And those additional 10 week Tai Chi course. The class consists of group exercise who look only to the past or present are This course will be conducted from that encourages fitness, fun, and friends certain to miss the future,” said John F. Wednesday, July 1, to Wednesday, for maximum peer socialization and Kennedy. Think about taking a boat trip September 2, and will consist of the first an increase in each individual’s sense with us and find out more information half (12 movements) of the 24 Hybrid of well-being. Exercises are done while on Solitaires by contacting Roy Rolph at Form. The (Sifu) Instructor for the either sitting in a chair or standing, 258-9016, Harold Hall at 345-5726, or additional 10-week Tai Chi course is keeping one foot on the floor at all Janice Svendsen at 258-0244. Stan Rockwell, at 253-1462. times. Weights, stretch bands, and a ball The additional Tai Chi course will be are provided. Participants must wear followed by the Tai Chi 10-Week Fall sneakers and clothing appropriate for SWIM TEAM Semester from Wednesday, September exercising, and bring bottle of water to 9, to Wednesday, November 11, and drink throughout the session. will consist of the second half (12 Our group meets at the S&T Club Killer Whales Swimmers! Warm movements) of the 24 Hybrid Form. at 11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, weather has finally arrived and the start The (Sifu) Instructor for the 2015 Fall for one hour and is open to both men of the 2015 swim season is approaching Semester will be (Sifu) Instructor Bill and women. The class is limited to 30 fast. It’s hard to believe that we are just Hansell, at 566-0040. participants. To register for the class one month away from the first practice Both the Tai Chi additional 10-Week you must contact Sonya at 254-4917. (June 1). In addition to welcoming back course and the Tai Chi Fall semester For general information, please contact Sarah McCormick as our Head Coach, 10-week course will be conducted each Charlene Newstrom at 220-9339 or we have also included Kelley Crisci as Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30/6 p.m., at the [email protected]. our Senior Assistant Coach for the 2015 S&T Club. season. Sarah and Kelley bring extensive Following the Tai Chi Fall Semester, experience to our coaching staff, and the Tai Chi Club will have their Winter SOLITAIRES we are excited about the fresh ideas break from Wednesday, November 18, that they are planning for the upcoming to Wednesday, December 30, 2015. season. For those families who missed Each Tai Chi training session features: Solitaires is Ford’s Colony’s social the swim team registration last month, Tai Chi Breathing Drills (Chi Kung), Tai group for anyone who is single or sin- you are not too late. Please contact Kelly Chi Walking, Balance, Movement Drills, gle again. We welcome new members Arne at [email protected] for and Specific Form Movements. Tai Chi anytime during the year and invite you more information and to register your training is conducted in loose fitting to join us swimmers, or visit fordscolonyswim- clothing and flat-soled shoes. Tai Chi is Our monthly dinner at Harry’s will team.com. termed the “Gentle Art” and is accept- be held Thursday, May 21, at 6:00 able to most adults. p.m. Please contact Joan Emerson at Present Tai Chi club members 229-4703 or joan.emerson@yahoo. TAI CHI interested, Ford’s Colony residents, and com by Sunday, May 17, if you plan to interested non Ford’s Colony residents attend. are all invited to participate in the Tai Our May outing will be a carpool NHI HAO: HELLO Chi club training which is conducted at to the Louis Ginter Botanical Gardens The Ford’s Colony Tai Chi Club is in minimal cost. Tai Chi training has been in Richmond on Wednesday, May 6, the midst of their Tai Chi 2015 Spring “tailored” to fit the interests and needs to both admire their spring selection Semester, which runs for 10 weeks from of our participants, and depends on

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“word of mouth” advertising to spread are adopted into loving and perma- the word about the availability of Tai nent homes. Many others remain in Chi training. THEATRE CLUB rescues, foster homes, or hospice care. Questions: Elmer May, President, The Society’s mission is to serve as the at 259-9905; Linda Thomson, V.P., at compassionate steward of companion 229-3195; Susan Deane, Treasurer, at Frank Battle is bringing his annual animals in transition from stray/surrender 849-2404. fun-filled comedy night to the S&T Club to forever homes. The Society also strives ZHAI JIAN: GOODBYE on Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. New to educate the public about humane this year is a design merging comedy animal care and treatments, advocates skits and music, many of which are for animal welfare, and provides afford- original scripts and compositions. Most TENNIS CLUB able adoption and spay/neuter services of the cast are favorites: Dick and Ellie to measurably reduce overpopulation of Wintercorn, Carolyn Battle, Peggy unwanted companion animals. The Men’s Tennis Activities: The Cleveland, Bob Curran, Tom Damon, Williamsburg Men’s Doubles League Dave Jarman, Ed Mandable, Chris Schwenker, Sue Zlydaszek, and Dan will be replacing the Home and Home TRAVEL CLUB Club matches we have had in the past. Bjick as MC. Joining them are Dave All matches are doubles. The season Ward and Bill Stutz, recent additions to will start on April 29th and run for four the Club. Enjoy a new comic approach The final Club event of the year will be weeks. Mike Harbin, Men’s Activities in blending comedy and music. our dinner at the Ford’s Colony Country Director, is looking for players who Members are admitted for free, non- Club on May 12 at 6:30. We will enjoy want to play for Ford’s Colony at the members are charged $5. It will be a lot dinner, with wine of course, in the Club’s 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 levels. Interested play- of fun, so plan on coming to the Club dining room. Reservations are limited and ers please contact him at michaelchar- on May 8. are due to Muriel Ashley by May 1 (con- [email protected]. Come on out and play for And to close the 2014-2015 seasons, tact [email protected]). The cost is only FCTC. Also, the Men’s Socials will start we will hold our June meeting as usual $45. Come and meet your Board mem- up in May at a date yet to be decided. at a dinner and entertainment on Friday, bers for 2015-16, who will be announced The Ladies’ Tennis Activities: June 12 at the S&T Club. Get your at the dinner. Upcoming trips are: The Ladies Spring Tennis Social and reservations in by the deadline (see May–It’s baseball season. Come out Luncheon will be held on Friday, June the June Talk of the Colony) to assure to the park with your friends to see the 12, at Westbury Park. Please join us for seating. No hints are permitted yet as to Norfolk Tides vs. Buffalo Bisons. (The a fun morning of Round Robin tennis what is planned. Stay tuned. Tides are the AAA farm team of the immediately followed by a delicious Baltimore Orioles; the Bisons are the catered lunch under the Pavilion located farm club of the Toronto Blue Jays.) next to the Westbury Park pool. The TRAILBLAZERS Motor coach round trip (leaving the cost is $13, made payable to FCTC. S&T Club at 4:00 p.m.) and buffet The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, dinner at the ballpark dining room are June 10. Please contact Mo Costantino Our Trailblazer Club meeting will be 7 included for $60 per person. Sign up at [email protected] or 345-3179. All p.m. on Monday, May 11, at the S&T with Paula Tenenbaum: paulatenen- players are asked to be at the Westbury Club. We invite our Ford’s Colony [email protected]. courts by 8:30 a.m. so that they may get neighbors to join us. After refreshments, June 1-6–Santa Fe, Taos, and their court assignments and be ready to collecting annual dues of $5 from our Albuquerque. Travel will be from begin warming up at 8:45. Play will end members, and getting updated on our Norfolk airport, with transportation at about 11 a.m. spring adventures, we’ll proceed to our from Ford’s Colony included. The trip is The Ladies’ Interclub matches special presentation by the Heritage fully subscribed at this time. However, started on April 15, playing with other Humane Society. please contact Alissa Neidhart if you clubs in the area each Wednesday until are interested and want to be on her May 20, with a rain makeup on May standby list ([email protected] ). 29. If you would like to be on the sub September 24–For the first time the list, please contact Nancy Marsh at Travel Club will visit the Marine Corps 258-0164 or [email protected]. Base at Quantico, including the Marine Watch for the Tennis Tidings for Expo, a visit to Basic School, lunch in more information on the ladies’ and the Galley with some of the Marines, men’s activities. If you have any ques- and a demonstration of martial arts. This tions about membership in the Tennis will be followed by a trip to the Marine Club, please contact Bob Cleveland at Peyton and his mistress, Lisa Brickey Museum. Price and other details are [email protected]. still in progress, but put a circle around The Heritage Humane Society September 24 for this exciting adventure. receives 1,200 lost, stray and unwanted October 7–Join us in a guided histor- companion animals a year. Over 1,000 ical tour of Yorktown. The topic will

Talk of the Colony, May 2015 | 45 ACTIVITIES be the Siege of Yorktown that brought culminates spring practice. The 2015 chance for women who are wondering an end of the American Revolutionary Tribe Football Schedule: what this Bible Study is about to check War. Our guide will be Michael Moore Sept. 5 At Lafayette it out. We will then break for the sum- who has guided us on historical trips Sept. 19 at Virginia mer and begin again on September 15. in the past and will delight you with Sept. 26 (H) Stony Brook This is a very comfortable, inviting his knowledge. We will visit End View Oct. 3 at Delaware environment. There is no homework, Plantation, learn about the historic Oct. 10 at Villanova though we will tell you each week what homes of Yorktown, go to the Visitor Oct. 17 (H) New Hampshire we will study next, so you can do some Center/Battlefield at Yorktown, and end Oct 24 (H) Hampton reading on your own if you wish. Many at the Moore House where the surrender Oct 31 (H) James Madison of us have busy travel schedules so each was completed. Plans are being finalized, Nov. 7 at Elon lesson will stand on its own. but we will depart the S&T at 9 a.m., Nov. 14 (H) Towson We meet on Tuesday mornings, 9:30- tour, have lunch, and return home by 4 Nov. 21 at Richmond 11:00 at the S&T Club. Please contact p.m. Let Vanessa Trent know if you are Each year, Coach Laycock schedules Stephi at 291-4888 or stephif1@cox. interested ([email protected]). a team, like Virginia, an FBS (Football net if you want further information. We Because of lack of response, the trip Bowl Subdivision) team. He feels his look forward to seeing you! to Italy in October has been cancelled team enjoys the for the time being. Watch the TOC for challenge of further developments. playing a team WOODWORKERS Do you love to travel? Like to help considered at others? The Travel Club needs VP/Trip the top level of Planners for the next year (June 2015– football compe- During April, the FC Woodworkers May 2016). Let president Al Ashley tition. The FBS traveled to the studio of Tracy DiFulgo. know if you would like to join the teams, formerly Tracy is an artist who turns wood Travel Club Board ([email protected]). called Division expertly. We thoroughly enjoyed watch- Remember the three steps to trip 1-A, can have up ing her take a piece of mesquite and turn Super W & M Fan participation are: pay your dues, contact to 85 full scholar- it into a delightfully shaped vase. Then Henry Riggenbach a trip planner, and then leave your ship players on its she took a chunk of spalted maple and payment (or deposit) in an envelope team at any given created another original shape. marked “Travel Club” at the John Pott time. W & M play in the FCS (Football During May, there will be no FC guardhouse. Championship Subdivision), formerly Woodworkers meeting. We will have a called Division 1-AA. Teams in this meeting in June to end our current season. subdivision can have 63 full scholarship Anyone wishing to join the FC WATER AEROBICS players. Basically, therein lies the differ- Woodworkers Club should email Ralph ence. The 22 player scholarship differ- Spohn at [email protected]. ence provides extra quality, especially in The Tuesday/Thursday Group will have the area of depth, for the FBS team. its 1st session of the season on Tuesday, On April 22, Tribe football fans were YOGA June 2. To minimize conflict with other treated to a Coach Laycock appraisal S&T Pool activities, the sessions will of the upcoming season. Season tickets once again be held from 8:45 – 9:45 were sold at this meeting. Those fans The Ford’s Colony Yoga group invites a.m. Jan Pohl will continue to lead the who were not able to attend can reach everyone to experience our yoga Tuesday/Thursday Group. The classes the Tribe Ticket office at 221-3342. classes. Our Tuesday/Thursday morning will concentrate on stretching, range of all-level yoga classes continue from motion and balance exercises—All are 9:15-10:30 a.m. All yoga classes are welcome! WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY in the main room of the S&T Club. In May, we will have all of our classes. Our focus will be: Spot Tone for WILLIAM & MARY During the winter and spring seasons, Stretch & Strength. It’s a good thing we FAN CLUB we have been studying the Names of have eight classes this month; twice a God in the Old and New Testaments; week for four weeks. Put it on your calen- This article generally is dedicated to what the Bible reveals about who/what dar and join us in our journey towards William and Mary’s Football and Men’s God is. The Bible says that if you seek feeling confident and excited for summer. Basketball teams. I feel sad that I cannot God, you will find Him. God reveals In the last months we have seen bring all Tribe Sports into this column, Himself to us through His names. It has the stunning improvements so many but the interest level, in my circles, seems been a wonderful study for any woman, dedicated people have made for our to be centered on these two sports. regardless of her knowledge of the enjoyment. And those of us in the Yoga The Tribe Football team has a Bible—a great introduction to the Bible. Club, plan to do just that, enjoy. rigorous schedule this season, starting We have two more sessions for this For enquiries, contact me, Tricia, at with a Spring Game on April 11, which semester: May 5 and 12. This is a good [email protected].

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