talkof the colony - Ford`s Colony Realty
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talkof the colony - Ford`s Colony Realty
May 2016 Talk of t he Colony THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE FORD’S COLONY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BEYOND THE GATES OF FORD’S COLONY BARB PLATE Communications Committee Chair Board of Directors Meetings 5/24/2016—9:30 a.m. Work Session 5/26/2016—2 p.m. Regular Meeting BOD Agenda and Minutes are available at fchoa.org fchoa.org As any resident will tell you, the heart and soul of Ford’s Colony is based on volunteerism. Kudos to all who volunteer to help with the work of the Board through committees and task forces, or by running activities, clubs, interest groups, and special events. But our residents’ interests reach far beyond our gates, and many times we may not know how much is contributed by those special volunteers. Here are the stories of just a few. Diane Kinnaird is a volunteer guide at the George Tucker House on Nicholson Street in Colonial Williamsburg. Diane came to Williamsburg from California and was taken with the historic area. At first she was licensed to be a tour guide, but she prefers the opportunity to greet visitors. She enjoys talking to the tourists and likes to hear the interpreters who share the stories of those who lived and visited Colonial Williamsburg in the 18th century. One of several volunteers from Ford’s Colony in the Literacy for Life Program is Deb Secrest, who has been been involved with the program for two years. Deb says that she likes the personal connections made with those being tutored. Whether it is to help participants gain citizenship, instruct them in English as a Second Language, or just improve their basic English skills, Deb says the feeling of making a difference is the reward. The program provides volunteer training, as well as the curriculum and a variety of materials, and is held at the William & Mary Education building. John Bell and his wife, Joanne, jumped into volunteering soon after moving to Ford’s Colony. John began volunteering for Meals on Wheels, a nationwide program that brings meals to senior citizens who might not otherwise get a balanced hot meal. John delivered one day per week, an investment of two to three hours. John is now a tutor for Literacy for Life, and is enjoying deeper relationships with those he meets. His first client, who is 73 years “young,” has a goal to be able to read and write in six months. John comments, “What a role model!” Steve and Sue Bay both volunteer at Sentara Hospital. Sue works at the Cardiovascular Department desk and the concierge desk. Steve also spends time at (continued on page 2, Beyond the Gates) /fordscolonyliving IN THIS ISSUE In recognition of those who give back to others, Talk of the Colony highlights stories about the value of volunteerism. n Board Director Steve Riddle reflects on what it means to volunteer (page 3). n Kris Saunders shares the story of a four-legged friend who served others in a special way (page 16). n Bobby Sue Silvey highlights a Ford’s Colony husband-and-wife volunteer team (page 10). BEYOND THE GATES, CONTINUED the concierge desk, and both of them give about four hours a week. Steve has been a mentor for Wounded Warriors, supporting military personnel as they transfer from active duty to civilian life. Steve noted that he doesn’t give as much time to it as he used to, when the number of troops was greater. It was apparent that it is something dear to his heart. Not long after I moved to Ford’s Colony, I met Cindy Zangardi, a volunteer in the Norge School library. Cindy has volunteered in many ways, including Relay for Life events for the American Cancer Society and fundraising for her FCHOA MANAGEMENT & SERVICES CONTACTS parish, St. Olaf. More recently, Cindy has been spending time at Hospice House at the reception desk. She discovered the Hospice House and Support Care facility when her friend was terminally ill. Cindy found the atmosphere uplifting and supportive. There are over 400 volunteers at Hospice House in Williamsburg. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, I’m sure those mentioned here would be happy to provide contact information. Many thanks to all of those who give their time as volunteers. ARC April 2016 Completed Single Family 2,402 Townhomes80 Eaglescliffe Condos 24 Total: 2,506 Under Construction Applications YTD: 62 12 New Starts Homesite 9/Section 14B - 229 West Kilbride Walk Wright Construction Mr. and Mrs. Robert Novelli Homesite 235/Section 3 - 135 Blackheath Kar- San Development, LTD Mr. and Mrs. Del Dausman Homesite 193/Section 6 - 101 Birmingham Wayne Harbin Builder Mr. and Mrs. Alan Jackson Homesite 27/Section 32 - 108 Leven Links Kar- San Development, LTD Ms. Vicki Erickson and Mr. Michael Aguilar ARC Submission All construction, including additions and modifications to existing structures, must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee. Submission forms and guidelines are available at the Community Services Office, as well as on the fchoa.org website. Property owners may view any house or site plan on file with the ARC at the Community Services Office. The agenda for new construction and confirmation of meetings will be posted on the fchoa.org website (under Association, ARC tabs). The ARC meets on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. in the CSB on an as-needed basis. When You Sell Your House. A Virginia-mandated HOA home compliance report must be provided to the buyer. Refer to the ARC webpage for more information. COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Activities Committee 5/6/2016 9 a.m. S&T Communications Committee 5/4/2016 9 a.m. CSB-B Facilities Committee 5/19/2016 10 a.m. CSB-A Finance Committee 5/23/2016 3 p.m. CSB-B Roads & Project Maintenance 5/18/2016 3 p.m. CSB-B Security Committee 5/10/2016 3:30 p.m. CSB-B Strategic Planning Committee 5/2/2016 3:30 p.m. CSB-B Technology Committee 5/4/2016 4 p.m. S&T Volunteer Management 5/11/2016 2 p.m. CSB-B The Nominating Committee and Covenants Committee do not hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings. The committee meeting schedule can be verified at fchoa.org. S&T is Swim and Tennis Club; CSB is Community Services Building. PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS Jim Goodridge, Stan Williams, Kris Saunders, Roseanne Brennan, Nancy Pierce, Carolyn Ward, Kathy Smith, Pat Graham, Bobby Sue Silvey, Bob Brennan, Barb Plate, Frank Crowe, Rich Rosania, Carl Bass, Sue McSwain, Mary DiSalvo, Tom Thompson, Lee VanVoorhees, Susan LaFrance, Tommy Michaels. We invite residents to contribute photos for all channels of communication by submitting them to [email protected]. AD REQUIREMENTS Resolution File formats Type and line art—600 dpi at 100% printed size PDF or JPEG Photos—300 pixels per inch at 100% printed size (maximum quality). 2 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg To reserve space, call Jenny Holland or Jo Lilley, Advertising Managers—(757) 258-4230. Administration ���������������������������� 757-258-4230 fax: 757-258-4065 [email protected] General Manager �����������������������Drew Mulhare Assistant General Manager �������������Sally Walls Project Maintenance Manager ����������� Ryan Lee Owner Services Coordinator ������Audrey Miller Bookkeeping Administration ���������������Jo Lilley Administrative Assistant ������������� Jenny Holland Administrative Assistant ���������������� Denise Sears ARC Manager ��������������������������������Lynn Combs Recreation������������������������������������ 757-258-4270 Chris Schwenker, Activities & Recreation Manager Security���������������������������������������� 757-258-4080 Deb Brown, Chief of Security BOARD OF DIRECTORS President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlie Ohlinger [email protected] 757-229-7568 Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Mathews [email protected] 757-206-1073 Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Spalthoff [email protected] 757-258-2467 Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Peterik [email protected] 757-345-0136 Director-at-Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Riddle [email protected] 757-206-1181 Director-at-Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Brenner [email protected] 757-784-5744 Director-at-Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Hever [email protected] 757-221-7119 STANDING COMMITTEES Activities Committee����������������� Debbie Abrams [email protected] 757-603-6630 Architectural Review Committee ������Rick Boye [email protected] 757-220-8852 Communications Committee��������������Barb Plate [email protected] 757-345-2438 Covenants Committee�������������������� Tim Runyan [email protected] 757-345-2610 Facilities Committee ���������������� Bruce Landefeld [email protected] 757-229-0637 Finance Committee������������������������ Don Lehman [email protected] 757-603-6210 Nominating Committee.....................Norm Beal [email protected] 757-565-3367 Roads and Project Maintenance���� Bob Moeller [email protected] 757-206-1276 Security Committee���������������������� Ray Van Cott [email protected] 757-565-1750 Strategic Planning����������������������������� Rick Beers [email protected] 585-474-2537 Technology������������������������������ Andy Hutchinson [email protected] 757-229-4956 Volunteer Management. . . . . . . . . Bob Mandala [email protected] 757-345-6530 The Talk of the Colony is the official monthly magazine published by the Ford’s Colony at Williamsburg Homeowners Association. © 2016 TOC. Any commercial use of material in this magazine, in part or in whole, without the expressed written consent of the FCHOA Communications Committee, is strictly prohibited. All names, emails, and phone numbers in this magazine are provided by the contributors and may be used in any communication of the FCHOA. Submit articles for publication to Jenny Holland at [email protected] and to Pam Purrone at [email protected]. Submissions to the Activities section are due the 10th of the month preceding publication; all other material is due by the 5th. Copy is subject to approval, editing, and use by the Communications Committee. Advertisements do not imply any endorsement by the Homeowners Association or Realtec Community Services. RESIDENT CONCERNS Any resident with a community maintenance concern should go to fchoa.org and click on Report Maintenance Issue or call RCS at 258-4230. Your message will be logged in and the concern will be tracked to its resolution. FROM THE BOARD Don’t Be Shy–Volunteer! STEVE RIDDLE Director-at-Large This month, Talk of the Colony focuses on volunteerism. Our very successful Homeowners Association is volunteer-driven, and we’re always looking for new faces to help. You will regularly see solicitations for volunteers in the weekly What’s Happening in Ford’s Colony email. So when the opportunity presents itself and arouses your interest, don’t be shy—throw your proverbial hat into the ring and join us. At our annual Homeowners Meeting in February, we recognized the more than 200 residents who volunteer in the HOA. The HOA offers a full range of volunteering opportunities with varying levels of commitment. An easy way to start volunteering is to join one of our seven service groups such as Aging in Place, Caring Neighbors, Colony Kids, Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT), Emergency Preparedness Volunteers, the New Resident Welcome Committee, and Volunteers for Education. Each month, Talk of the Colony includes these groups’ meeting times and contact information. Another opportunity would be to volunteer for Board appointment to one of our 12 standing committees and two standing subcommittees. They include our operations committees (Architectural Review, Communications, Facilities, Finance, Roads & Project Maintenance, and Security) and our advisory and governance committees (Activities, Covenants, Nominating, Strategic Planning, Technology, and Volunteer Management). Our standing subcommittees are Landscape Design and Emergency Preparedness. The Board of Directors will also establish special task forces or ad hoc committees as needed. Committee work is generally a step up in time commitment, as you will likely be assigned to special projects and/or sub-groups within the commit- tee, in addition to the monthly meetings. As a result, you may spend several hours each month working on your assigned tasks. However, the tasks are usually interesting and put your skills to good use. Plus, there’s always the feeling of accomplishment, especially when your efforts are recognized and result in improvements to our community. Openings on the standing committees are communicated weekly in What’s Happening in Ford’s Colony. You can also submit your bio and interests in advance through links on the fchoa.org home page under Announcements. Ford’s Colony is filled with many capable and dedicated people, and we often have multiple persons to interview for openings. Therefore, if you’re not selected, don’t be discouraged. All positions are term limited, and there will be more opportunities in the future. Finally, there is the opportunity to run for election to the HOA Board of Directors. The Board deals with a wide range of issues, from budgets and finance to asset management, legal and covenants issues. The HOA is a business, and we encounter the same issues that businesses face—and then some. The community is our home, and we need to be cognizant of social issues, while maintaining our assets and common areas to high standards from an operations and financial perspective. So, you may ask, what is it like serving on the Board? Is it going to be a huge time commitment? I would classify serving on the Board as “interesting.” We are fortunate that our Management Agent contractor is committed to Ford’s Colony and helps guide the Board on difficult decisions. The time commitment is similar to being on a committee. There are emails to read and time to prepare for meetings, but nothing extraordinary, leaving time for personal endeavors. Another question often asked is whether one is qualified to serve. I think that having concerns about not being qualified is the biggest reason people don’t apply to serve on the Board. First, any HOA member (owner) in good standing (assessments paid) is eligible to serve on the Board. Second, it is an elected position, so your first challenge is to convince your fellow members that you can and will act in the best interest of the HOA. That’s why it’s helpful in advance to read and understand the HOA’s documents, review the budget, and attend a few Board meetings to understand how the Board operates. The Management Agent will also provide an orientation session to help you understand the basics. From there, it’s a matter of listening to the issues and using your best judgment to decide on solutions. It is also time to break the mold of the Board being “male dominated.” We welcome all qualified community members. So, whatever path calls you, don’t be shy. Show that you have the best interest of Ford’s Colony in your heart and volunteer. Talk of the Colony, May 2016 |3 FCHOA MANAGER Why Ford’s Colony Works DREW MULHARE, PCAM® FCHOA Manager When I tell people outside Ford’s Colony that we have an active, vibrant community of more than 5,000 residents and nearly 60 clubs and activities, they often ask how many staff members it takes to manage all those services. When I tell them, they’re amazed. While other comparably sized communities typically require a cadre of hired staff to run their recreational programs and activities, Ford’s Colony is able to do so efficiently and effectively with a team of two. How is this possible? It is because of you. It is your spirit of neighborliness, caring for and enhancing our community lifestyle, and the willingness to participate and lean in to achieve the best outcomes. This community spirit model began back in 1988. The Swim & Tennis Club opened with a full-time Activities Director who arranged social functions and managed a simple four-page newsletter of events and social news as the forerunner to Talk of the Colony. Soon after, a few things began to emerge as the “tipping point” that led to our current reputation as the most socially engaged and charitably minded Additions & Remodeling Complete Kitchen Renovations Complete Bathroom Renovations Sunrooms Screened Porches Fireplaces and Stone Work 4 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg community in the area. Some of our early residents came forward to organize the beginning of what became the Activities Committee. Neighbors such as Haramis, Merriss, Castle, Cleveland, Wagner, Callaghan, Reynolds, Ward, Flook, VanderVeer, Requa, Monroe, Shaw, Altman, and my wife, Cheri, to name only a few, volunteered to lead social activities for adults and children. As the developer representative, I was able to observe that when the residents are running the show, the joy and appreciation of getting together is unlimited. We coined a phrase (with humble appreciation and a bit of a smile) that the party they host tends to be the best party they’ve been to. As an association, we embarked on a path of creating opportunities, facilitating, and then (most importantly) stepping out of the way. while remaining open to new trends and ways of doing things. Of course, the organized activities are but a part of our social network. Our neighborhoods are hosting block parties, welcoming newcomers, and caring for each other. We are smiling and waving—because that’s what we do. We are socially engaged, and we value intimate groups. Ford’s Colony is like a small town where we feel that we belong. Our home is more than a single address. It’s a place, a community, and a sigh of relief when we return. This spirit of volunteerism expanded in the early 1990s when the Advisory Board (the predecessors of the elected Board of Directors) formed committees to advise on maintenance, security, finance, and then later, strategic planning, to prepare for transition to the general election. Today we have stand- That’s why today, nearly 30 years and 2,500 homes later, the social side of our association model still employs just one recreation manager (Chris Schwenker) and one custodian (Richard Barbour). The residents took over the social agenda and never looked back. It’s a remarkable aspect of our community that continues to astound my industry colleagues. Just looking at the Activities Committee, our clubs and special-interest groups are governed under the simple formula of having an idea for an activity and being willing to initiate and lead it, ing committees for each of our major areas of business; a task force on branding, marketing, and public relations; and ad hoc subcommittees for green and historical initiatives. We recently concluded a task force on governance. What is so impressive is the number of people involved in our association. I estimate that more than 10 percent of our population serves in leadership positions among the board, committees, clubs, special assignments and special interests. Nearly all of us participate in one way or another. Such is Ford’s Colony—a very special place to live. SECURITY Emergency Volunteers Assist Ford’s Colony Security Department Two groups of resident volunteers routinely work with and assist the Ford’s Colony Security Department. They are the Ford’s Colony Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Ford’s Colony Emergency Preparedness Volunteers. CERT training is conducted by the James City County Fire Department and the Citizens Corps Council as part of a nationwide program sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The JCC Fire Department usually performs two training classes a year that prepare residents to help themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of a disaster where emergency services personnel cannot reach them right away. CERT training enables residents to provide immediate assistance to victims, DEB BROWN Chief of Security Locally Owned & Operated! Home is where your heart is. Stay there with Agapé care. AGAPÉ HOME CARE Meal Prep Light Housekeeping Bathing & Toileting Dressing Medication Assistance Transportation to Appointments Companionship Light Laundry Call Today! 757-229-6115 350 McLaws Circle, Suite 2 Williamsburg, VA 23185 AgapeHomeCareVA.com Licensed Bonded Insured provide damage assessment information, and work with other volunteers at a disaster site. Ford’s Colony Emergency Preparedness Volunteers assist the Security Department with duties such as controlling traffic, answering telephones, and running supplies in the event of an emergency. Volunteers handle basic tasks in order to free up staff members to tend to more critical tasks during an emergency or disaster. Ford’s Colony CERT and Emergency Preparedness Volunteers are vital to the Security Department not only in times of disaster. They also help the Security Department with traffic control for special events and road rejuvenation. The volunteers spend time training at the John Pott guardhouse with the officers to understand our guardhouse emergency procedures, and they execute mock drills to prepare for unexpected events. They also organize an annual resident seminar with helpful information about what to do in case of a disaster or fire, including advice on heart health. Be on the lookout for details for the next seminar in October. Stay safe! DAILY CHECK-IN SERVICE FYI, the Security Department provides assistance to residents who live alone or are limited to their homes. You can request a daily check-in service by phone or in person at the John Pott guardhouse. All that is required is for you to call the John Pott guardhouse (757-258-4080) by noon each day to “check in.” If a call is not received by that time, a mobile unit will be sent to your residence to investigate your welfare. This service can be requested on a short- or longterm basis. Talk of the Colony, May 2016 |5 ROADS & PROJECT MAINTENANCE Rejuvenation Sequel RYAN LEE Project Maintenance Manager Asphalt rejuvenation for all of Edinburgh (except St. Andrews to John Pott) and Williamsburg West is scheduled for early this month. In addition to these roads, the Williamsburg West walking path will be rejuvenated as well. All residents who live off of the roads being rejuvenated will receive a letter and diagrams placed in their newspaper boxes. Once the project is ready to begin, an announcement will be sent electronically to the entire community. If the date changes due to weather or contractor scheduling, the community will be notified via email. Work is expected to take four to five days. As needed, Edinburgh or Williamsburg West will be set up as a one-way road with cones down on the center line of the road. At each intersection, cones will guide cars toward the direction of traffic for that day. The diagrams that will be dropped off in residents’ boxes will show an example of how this will work. We will also have a combination of RCS employees and Ford’s Colony volunteers directing traffic at each intersection. Our volunteers are an essential part of this process and they can’t be thanked 6 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg enough for the role they play (it’s also good practice for them to direct traffic in the event of an emergency). Although getting in and out of the Colony may be frustrating, please remember that it is your neighbors who are volunteering their time to make the process run smoothly. It is imperative that we all drive cautiously and follow the cones, traffic signs, and directions given by traffic-control personnel. If you drive over the rejuvenator product before it has time to dry (approximately two hours), your car will be damaged and could possibly require paint repair. During the rejuvenation process and the day after completion, portions of the walking path will be closed at street crossings. Everyone must avoid walking on or touching the product for 24 hours. Although the product is non-toxic, it is difficult to get off your skin, and your shoes will track the product into your car or home. If you do happen to get the product on your skin, use soap and very warm water to remove it. Everyone will be able to enter and exit our side streets. There will be minor delays, and you will be required to take an alternate route on the days that the traffic flow is not in your usual direction. The BOD, RPM Committee, and RCS employees encourage everyone to avoid traveling on the days that rejuvenation is taking place. Perhaps you can reschedule guests who may be arriving at this time. The less traffic on the roads during this process, the better. We appreciate everyone’s patience during this process, and want to remind you that while this is an inconvenience, this method of addressing the roads is saving the FCHOA a considerable amount of money and postpones the need for an asphalt overlay, which is also an inconvenient process. Remember that the new, uniform look of our main roads will undoubtedly improve the aesthetics of the community. ACTIVITIES & RECREATION Get Ready For Summer CHRIS SCHWENKER Activities and Recreation Manager One of the best things about living here is the existence of the many clubs and activities which cover a wide spectrum of interests and abilities. Some of our clubs are teaming up to create new events and activities for us to enjoy. Colony Kids, Garden Club, and Trailblazers teamed up to put on a wonderful celebration of Earth Day on April 22, which could turn into a yearly event. The Killer Whales swim team, Colony Kids, and the Colony Auto Enthusiasts will join forces for an Independence Day event on Saturday, July 2, bringing together young and old for a fun time. Please check upcoming articles in Talk of the Colony for additional information. It won’t be long before our pools are open. The lifeguards are getting ready with proper certification. This year the bathrooms at both pool areas will have been renovated, and a shade structure has been added over the baby pool at the S&T Club. We hope you like what we have done. Home swim meets for Killer Whales are scheduled on June 20, June 27, and July 11 at Westbury Park Pool, which will close to residents on those days. Residents may still use the pool at the S&T. I want to thank all the young men and women who have expressed interest in working at the pools this season as lifeguards. Our staff will be made up of many returning veterans and some new faces. Each of the lifeguards, in addition to lifeguard training, is required to take CPR/AED and basic first aid. We have several training sessions throughout the season to assure that they are prepared to take care of any emergency. Many thanks to the volunteers who assist me in keeping the library neat and current, if you have books to donate so others can enjoy them, just drop them off in the library, and they will be placed on the shelves. We work on the honor system—you take a book out and bring it back when you are finished. What better way to spend a summer day than with a cool drink and a good book! Talk of the Colony, May 2016 |7 FCHOA COMMITTEES What Everyone Should Know About Volunteering BOB MANDALA Volunteer Management Committee Chair You’ve seen many articles in previous Talk of the Colony issues about volunteering. Comments like “volunteers are essential to a well-managed organization,” “volunteering is healthy,” “volunteers have more fun,” and “volunteering helps you make new friends.” All true, but what about “volunteering requires a lot of time,” “volunteers give up too much fun,” or “volunteering is too much work”? Too often, volunteers don’t hear “thank you.” Well, our fact checkers would say those last potential topics as partly true. Yes, volunteering is not for everyone—but, almost everyone. If we were to look hard enough, we would be able to find a volunteer opportunity that would fit the personality and talents of pretty much everyone. Guess what? We don’t have to look too far! Ford’s Colony HOA has 12 standing committees and almost 60 clubs and activities that operate strictly with volunteer leaders. The standing committees use nearly 175 volunteer residents, and the clubs and activities leadership is comprised of another 150 or so residents. Those 300+ residents have found a niche and are contributing to the overall success of our vibrant community. Our Volunteer Management Committee has been fielding an average of two to three standing committee openings per month for the past several months, and has been averaging six to eight applications per opening. While those statistics are excellent for the committees looking for people to fill their roles, it has more than likely created a bit of frustration on the part of those who have applied. They, too, TURN KEY P R O P E R T Y 8 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg are qualified and have practical experience to draw from, but have run up against similar qualities of others who also applied. Hang in there, folks! Your application information is maintained in your Volunteer Profile, and every time an opening occurs on your desired committee, you will be considered in the new group of applicants (unless you tell us otherwise at fcvolunteerchair@ gmail.com). We are fortunate to have a community filled with experienced and enthusiastic people, but that also means that some have to wait a bit longer to get on the committee of their choice. Another alternative? Apply for a committee where you may have less experience, but lots of interest and curiosity. Committee Chairs understand that new members needn’t be experts—just very willing to learn and ask the right questions. Sometimes those basic questions stimulate discussion that leads to creative and out-of-the-box solutions. So what about those other topics? Time? Work? Lack of thanks? That may be true for some, but most volunteers find that their time is well spent in helping to get things done and assisting those in need, and is only as much work as you allow it to be. We appreciate the work our volunteers do for us. We were happy to show our appreciation at the Volunteer Recognition Evening on April 12 where residents enjoyed delicious desserts from The Carrot Tree with champagne to toast as well. It was a good time to celebrate with fellow committee members, catch up with friends, and maybe even make a few new ones. Watch the What’s Happening in Ford’s Colony e-newsletters each Monday for new and current committee openings. There are links to committee descriptions and to the Volunteer Page of the FCHOA website, which includes a link to the Volunteer Application. Go ahead and apply. Even if you don’t get selected the first go-around, hang in there! As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOODS A FORMAL FAREWELL F ord’s Colony is a long way from the English countryside, and none of our homes are comparable to Highclere Castle, but that’s no reason we can’t be as elegant as the Crawleys of Downton Abbey, the hugely popular PBS series. One small group of Ford’s Colony residents has celebrated the first and last episode of each Downton Abbey season with a formal “Tuxes and Tiaras” dinner. Bob and Kathy Smith, Kathy Smith, Bob Smith, and Susan Baime. Photo by Pat Graham David and Susan Baime, Pat Graham, and Ed and Myrna Frankle have taken turns hosting these events. Kathy Smith, hostess for the series’ final episode in March, describes these dinners as “an opportunity to dress up, pull out the fine china and sterling silver, enjoy a more elaborate dinner than usual, and watch the episode with good friends. While we enjoy the casual socializing in Ford’s Colony, something more elegant is a wonderful change of pace.” Kathy notes that dressing up is a big part of the fun. “The women always look great and feel special. Tiaras or some form of sparkly headgear are a must. I doubt that our tiara collections would make Queen Elizabeth jealous, but we have learned that you can buy tiaras even in Williamsburg.” And the men? “They look great, too,” says Kathy. “If men realized how good they look in tuxedos, they would want more opportunities to wear them. BY SUSAN REYNOLDS BAIME David Baime, Myrna Frankle, and Pat Graham. Photo by Kathy Smith Our husbands have enjoyed dressing up as much as the women do, but I’m not sure the men would admit it easily.” The only problem for this group? The Downton Abbey series has come to an end. “We will really miss it,” Kathy says sadly. “We shed a few tears at the final episode.” But the group will surely find other reasons to host more “Tuxes and Tiaras” evenings. Talk of the Colony, May 2016 |9 CAPTIVATING COLONISTS BOBBY AND KANDY FARINO – VOLUNTEERING OUTSIDE THE BOX P eople volunteer for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s to fill time or a void, or to feel needed, but the most admirable reason of all is a true desire to help. This is what I determined to be the motivation behind Bobby and Kandy Farino’s volunteering. Their efforts are particularly interesting because they think outside the box and include people often overlooked by other programs. Bob and Kandy have four children and a number of grandchildren, all of who live in close proximity to Williamsburg, so their Christmas celebrations have always been filled with family. Last year, for a variety of reasons, they discovered they were going to be alone on Christmas Day. Not being one to pass up an opportunity to do a good deed, Kandy thought it would be a nice idea to take a holiday meal somewhere in the area. They settled on the James City Police Department, because she and Bobby had been upset by the news and negative feelings expressed toward those officers who lay their lives on the line on a daily basis. So Kandy decided to cook a meal. Then Bobby got involved, and as Kandy says, he likes to take something small and turn it into something huge. And huge is what it turned out to be. The Farinos have lived in the Tidewater area all their lives and in Williamsburg since 1980. They owned a golfing business for many years before getting into real estate. 10 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg These things have given them many business and personal contacts in the area. Bobby thought some of these acquaintances might want to contribute to their holiday project in some way and so off he went to put his plan into action. Less than a week before Christmas he had to visit the police station to inform them of his and Kandy’s plan and to ask permission. When the personnel at the station heard of the plan and relayed it to the Chief, he was so touched that he BY BOBBY SUE SILVEY wanted to meet them. He told them no one had ever done anything like that before, and how much it meant to him to know someone cared. The next step for Bobby was to visit his business acquaintances, and that is where he became truly overwhelmed at the outpouring of support. He went to restaurants, groceries, coffee shops, big-box stores, and mom-and-pop businesses. At each place he received far more than he had dared hope for. Within three days, almost 30 businesses and private individuals donated to the project. Others who couldn’t because the short timeframe interfered with corporate policy asked to be included the following year with more advance notice. When Christmas Day arrived, Bobby and Kandy were allowed to bring the food in and set it up, but for security reasons they couldn’t serve it. They put out red tablecloths in an effort to brighten up a rather austere environment and a poster that read, “Because you matter to us. Thank you for protecting our community.” They picked up and rearranged everything so that each shift would have fresh food. They stayed for a few minutes after setting up, and when they went to leave, the officers got up and hugged them. Kandy teared up when recounting one young mother who hugged her. She could feel her Kevlar vest, and it hurt to think that she is a soccer mom in her off hours and is risking her life when at work. As is typical of their unselfishness, Bob and Kandy were eager to get the story out in the hope that they can expand the effort next year to include York County and Williamsburg. Eventually, they would like to see the idea spread to other communities throughout the country. After talking to them and hearing their enthusiasm, I have no doubt they will accomplish this in spades. JOURNEYSCAPES THE ADVENTURES OF FRANK AND PAT: AROUND THE HORN AND MORE L ast year, my wife and I had the opportunity to travel to several unique destinations in Chile and Argentina—including Easter Island, Patagonia, Cape Horn, and Iguassu Falls. Preparing for these locations with diverse weather conditions posed packing problems. We had to continually reorganize our suitcases throughout the trip. The first stop was Easter Island via Santiago, Chile. We arrived after a fivehour flight at the airport that featured an unusually long runway, which was designed as an alternate landing site for the space shuttle. We spent three days exploring various moai sites, giant stone carvings that represent the ancestors of the inhabitants. One of the more impressive sights is the quarry. There, lying or standing in various states of disrepair, are the remains of about 400 moais. For the main portion of the trip, we headed back through Santiago to Buenos Aires. After two days there, a tango lesson, a highlight tour, and a wonderful steak dinner, we were off to El Calafate, in the Argentine portion of Patagonia. We visited Los Glaciares National Park for an up-close look at the Perito Moreno Glacier. After a long overland leg, we then crossed into Chile and arrived at the Torres del Paine National Park. The rugged mountains, glaciers, glacial lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife were amazing to see. Several hikes over rough and windy terrain to various viewpoints taxed us all. However, we were heartened after being told that if the wind didn’t blow, the condors would not soar down from the mountains because they needed the lift to get their heavy bodies airborne. We saw many condors. We then set out from Punta Arenas for a four-day cruise on the Stella Australis, an expedition ship (no spas, but roomy cabins and good food). We cruised through the Chilean fjords with daily outings on Zodiacs, and lots of hiking, glacier viewing, and penguin sightings. Treats offered by the crew before returning the ship included hot chocolate (with or without a shot of Johnnie Walker Red) or just scotch over a chunk of glacier ice. The highlight of this leg of the trip was the landing at Cape Horn, known locally as “the end of the world.” Landing here is not always guaranteed because of the rough seas and the winds. The ship’s captain said that they were successful only 70 percent of the time. On the final day of the voyage, we had to be at our muster stations before dawn, ready to go if we got the OK to land. At 7 a.m., we got the go-ahead to board our boats, and we set off in the dark for the distant landing spot. It felt like D-Day, except nobody was shooting at us. At the landing site, we hurried up the cliff on BY FRANK CROWE a wooden stairway to the top. After a brief walk in the wind over a wet, wooden walkway with no railings, we visited a monument to sailors who had lost their lives sailing around the Horn, as well as a small chapel and lighthouse. Then it was back to the ship to warm up and have a well-deserved breakfast. We later found out that we almost didn’t get to do the landing. If the sea swells had been a few centimeters higher, we could not have gone. The crew decided that if we went on every third wave, and if they put 10 people in the boat instead of 12, it would be possible. Whew! The cruise ended in Ushuaia, Argentina, where we were greeted with snow flurries. We then headed for our final destination in the warm jungles of Argentina at Iguassu Falls. After 11 separate air segments, a couple of day-long bus trips, hikes, and a four-day cruise, we were ready to come home and get some rest. Have you taken an exciting vacation that you’d like to share with other readers? Let us know at toceditorial@ gmail.com. Photos by Frank Crowe Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 11 CLUBS & ACTIVITIES BATTLE OF YORKTOWN HIGHLIGHTED AT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS BY TOM PEARSON CABARET NIGHT PRESENTED IN APRIL BY THE THEATRE CLUB A t a recent meeting of Friends and Neighbors, Doug Cummings discussed the top five figures in the Battle of Yorktown. He relayed the importance of the alliance with France, as well as some of the strategic mistakes made by the British. Club members engaged in a lively question-and-answer period, and were thrilled with Doug’s informative presentation about the critical battle that took place right in our own backyard. Jack Wagner, music director; guest performer Susan James; and Marsha Allen, producer. Photo by Bob Brennan Doug Cummings and FAN Program Director Jim Turi. Photo by Bob Brennan CHARITY EVENTS C olonial Capital Kiwanis is sponsoring a charity golf tournament on Sunday, June 5, at Ford’s Colony Country Club’s Blackheath course. All proceeds will be used to support children in the greater Williamsburg area. It is our hope that Ford’s Colony golfers will give this tournament their strong support. The tournament format will be captain’s choice, and will include men’s and women’s flights, with prizes, plus prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin, as well as a putting contest to be held prior to the shotgun start. Raffle tickets will also be sold for a chance to win terrific prizes. The entry fee is $91 for Ford’s Colony Country Club members and $110 for all others; $45 of the entry fee is tax deductible. The entry fee includes use of the practice range to warm up, green fees, golf cart, a sleeve of Kiwanis-logo golf balls, tees, a ball marker, a box lunch in your cart, and a buffet supper in the Garden Pavilion, with draft beer and other refreshments, following play. Registration starts at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Entry brochures are available in the Ford’s Colony Pro Shop or by contacting Pete Webster (757-565-0950) or Jim Simpson (757-903-2267 or [email protected]). 12 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL MSBURG HANDYMAN A I L L I W BOWERS PAINTING Serving Williamsburg for 35 Years Interior & Exterior Painting and Pressure Washing KITCHEN • BATHS • REMODELING • ROOFING All Your Painting & Home Improvement Needs! WilliamsburgHandyman.com Class A Licensed, Bonded & Insured Decking • Windows • Doors Siding • Fixture Replacement Certified PVC Decking Specialist Home Inspection Repairs Office: 757-565-0974 Email: [email protected] CLUBS & ACTIVITIES A WARM WELCOME–FORD’S COLONY STYLE E ver since the beginning of Ford’s Colony, when there were still unpaved roads and few residents, there has been a welcoming committee of sorts—neighbors who would greet new residents with a bottle of wine and flowers. Eventually, this group became formally known as the Hospitality Committee. Last August, its name was changed to the New Resident Welcome Committee. Janet Joyce and Pat Giles revamped the committee so that a small group of volunteers can take turns visiting residents throughout the Colony. Last year, there were about 100 new residents, and by April of this year, the committee had sent letters to 25 new residents asking if they would like a visit from one of Welcome Committee volunteers. When a member of the committee visits a new resident, they bring a bag containing information on the area. I recently visited the home of Marianne Phillips, where she and Joan Byerly were preparing the bags for new Joan Byerly prepares welcome packets. Photo by Barb Plate BY BARB PLATE residents. Pamphlets from government agencies, Ford’s Colony groups, local places of interest, and much more were being compiled for delivery. The Committee’s volunteers go through the information when they make a visit and help each new resident become familiar with the FCHOA website, where to find important phone numbers in the broader Williamsburg community, and other information, such as how to get a new driver’s license and register to vote. A copy of the Talk of the Colony is provided, with all of the contact information for activities and events pointed out to the new resident. If you are a new resident or know someone who has not been contacted by the Welcome Committee, please contact the committee at newreswelcome@ gmail.com. Hats off to this committee for providing a wonderful service as the ambassadors of Ford’s Colony. 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It is true that the blooms are smaller on a more compact bush and there is somewhat less fragrance with a floribunda. However, with regular feeding, they cluster bloom constantly until late in the season. I have also found them to be less fussy than the tea rose and more disease resistant. Another personal favorite are the Austin roses sometimes called English roses. These roses were bred by prominent English hybridizer David Austin and represent a bridge between the old and the modern varieties. They have the form and fragrance of the old roses with repeating bloom. The colors vary but are usually apricot and yellow. I have two Austin roses originally planted in my garden 20 years ago. Graham Thomas is a prolific yellow rose and the most successful one. BY NANCY PIERCE EASY DOES IT—FLORIBUNDA It is important to note that due to the popularity of the familiar knockout roses (seen in so many Ford’s Colony landscapes), local nurseries and garden centers have greatly reduced their inventory of modern hybrids. Most roses are now ordered from a distributor catalog or through the Internet. They arrive bare-root and are planted in May. I would suggest looking locally first. I know a gentleman friend who found the lovely “Peace” hybrid tea rose at Walmart this spring. I believe any rose you plant and nurture will give you pleasure in seeing it bloom. Don’t be afraid to try at least one! Floribunda in Nancy’s garden. Photo by Nancy Pierce We’re Bartlett Tree Experts, a 100+ year old tree and shrub company with global reach and local roots. Our services include: • Tree & Shrub Pruning • Cabling & Bracing • Fertilization & Soil Care • Insect & Disease Management FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR TREES. Blueberry Hill lavender roses and yellow Julia Child roses, both in Nancy’s garden. Photo by Nancy Pierce 14 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg Call 757.234.0403 or visit BARTLETT.COM DOWN THE GARDEN PATH A ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE… BY CAROLYN WARD Carolyn, a Ford's Colony resident since 2006, is a Garden Club member, garden tour and tree tour guide for Colonial Williamsburg, holiday wreath and centerpiece volunteer for Colonial Williamsburg, and member of the Colonial Triangle Unit of the National Herb Society. P erhaps you have not yet been fortunate enough to experience the many pleasures of the Old Garden Roses. Old Garden Roses (OGRs) are those classes of roses that were known or existed before 1867. That is the year considered as the introduction of the first modern rose (or hybrid tea) known as “La France.” OGRs generally trace back to European or Mediterranean origins and are primarily white, pink, or crimson red in color. In addition to their ancient pedigree, OGRs possess near perfect characteristics and are extremely low maintenance—every gardener’s dream! They thrive in almost any soil and weather conditions. They are winterhardy, as well as heat and drought tolerant. Highly disease resistant, they are virtually immune to black spot and mildew problems. What more could a gardener want! A favorite of many are the roses of the “Gallica” group—a very ancient class of roses native to southern Europe and Western Asia. One of the oldest of the rose classes, the Gallicas were grown in the Middle Ages and were particularly popular in the early to the mid 1800s. Two of my favorites growing successfully in my garden are Rosa Mundi (Rosa Gallica versicolor) and Fra Dagmar Hastrup (Rugosa). Rosa Mundi, one of the oldest striped roses on record, dates back to annual flowering, but when it flowers in early June, it is a sight to behold! The bush (3 feet by 3 feet) is covered with fragrant 4-inch double flowers Fra Dagmar Hastrup in Carolyn’s garden. Rosa Mundi in Carolyn’s garden. Photos by Carolyn Ward 1581. It is a “sport” (or mutation) of the Red Rose of Lancaster of English history fame. This rose has just one THE CARPENTERS FINE CUSTOM CARPENTRY/GENERAL CONTRACTING Kitchen Cabinetry • Built in Bookcases Furniture • Entertaiment Centers New Windows and Doors Installation Exterior Trim Replacement Restorations • Renovations • Additions (Interior trim upgrades and replacements) Upgrade or replace stairs & handrails Install closet organizers Licensed & Insured • Over 30 years experience For quality in restorative services and remodeling and additions, we provide select carpentry service or full range of general contracting services Call us to bring quality upgrades and restoration to your home (757) 592-8879 [email protected] with red, pink and white stripes; no two are alike. On the other hand, Fra Dagmar Hastrup (4 feet by 4 feet) flowers continuously from late April to October. Its blooms are clear pink with a yellow center and five lovely petals. The flower is intoxicatingly fragrant, and on humid Williamsburg evenings, the deeply textured foliage gives off a clove-like scent. In the fall, the bush is covered with large red rose hips. So, if you have a sunny spot in your garden and want a beautiful, fragrant, maintenance-free rose bush, try an Old Garden Rose variety—there are many to choose from. You won’t be disappointed! You can often find Old Garden Rose varieties at the Colonial Nursery across from Bruton Parish Church on Duke of Gloucester Street or from mail order nurseries on the Internet as well. Owner: Robert Webb, General Contractor, Artisan Craftsman, Master Craftsman Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 15 NEWS & FEATURES CAESAR–A RETIRED MILITARY DOG T here are many ways to volunteer, one of which is to serve our country. And there are many ways to do that, as well. This is the story of Caesar, a military canine who is currently enjoying his retirement in Ford’s Colony. Kevin Hodgson, Caesar’s owner, had to go through a two-year adoption process before Caesar could settle here in Ford’s Colony. It took Caesar several months to adjust to his civilian life. He had never been inside a house, slid across hardwood floors, heard noises from a TV, or chased rabbits and squirrels. It wasn’t until his first Halloween that he learned that the sound of the doorbell meant people were at the front door. Kevin and Caesar have many quiet walks on the trails and lots of fun chasing balls in the park. Caesar enjoys two meals a day, several snacks, daily car trips, and special doggy ice cream at the end of each day. Caesar’s Story Caesar was born in Holland in 2005, where his special breed, the Belgian Malinois, begin basic military training at the young age of seven months. Only one animal in ten passes the rigorous training required to serve with their handler—the dogs that fail 16 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg BY KRIS SAUNDERS AND KEVIN HODGSON are either adopted into civilian life or become police dogs. This training is called Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging (KNPV), or Dutch Training for the Military, and the animals are taught to respond only to commands spoken in Dutch. When a dog completes training, it is fully obedience- and protection-trained both on and off leash and ready for its next phase of specialized training. Caesar received explosive-detection training in Texas and Arizona. For this, he worked with his handler to experience the desert climate and continual ground-fire sound acclimated him to the loud noise of firearms. Caesar served in Afghanistan from 2008 to 2012 and was stationed at FOB Spin Boldak, a joint U.S./Afghan military base on the Pakistan border. His primary duties with his handler were patrol missions along the border, border-crossing security, and explosive/ weapon detection. Caesar was returned to the U.S. in 2012 for rehabilitation after sustaining a leg injury during a patrol. He was retired due to his injury and age, and later adopted in 2013 by Kevin. Diesel, the French police dog killed in a raid to capture the terrorists who carried out the November 2015 attacks in Paris, will be posthumously awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross sometime this year. Diesel died from multiple gunshot wounds five days after the attacks when he was sent into a building to find attackers. The seven-year-old Belgian Shepherd, whose death prompted the phrase “Je Suis Chien” to go viral on social media, will receive the Dickin Medal for bravery and devotion to duty. You can view the story of Layka at ngm.nationalgeographic. com/2014/06/ editors-note. Layka survived four rounds from an AK-47 when she attacked and subdued a shooter in order to protect her handler. She lost a leg and now wears a brace that allows her to run as before. Military Canines In Action Want To Learn More? Many military dogs are trained with their handlers to parachute out of planes into dangerous assigned areas. These animals often go wherever Special Forces go, and and are often the first one sent into a building that might hide terrorists. Navy Seal Mike Ritland has a facility in Texas, where animals wounded in action or retired live until they are adopted. He has authored two books, Trident K9 Warriors and Team Dog. If you want to know more about heroic animals and the foundation that supports their placement in adoptive homes, see “Warrior Dog Foundation” at vimeo.com/107001002. You can view the story “Dogs of War” online at ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/war-dogs/paterniti-text. You can also view a video from the TV show 60 Minutes about bomb-sniffing military dogs at youtube. com/watch?v=FsnPAQ137fY. NEWS & FEATURES WEAR A MUSTACHE AND RUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE A ccording to Officer Kelly Connors of the James City County Police Department, a “Mustache to Save a Life” race and fun run will be held in Ford’s Colony on May 21, beginning at 7:30 a.m. This collaborative effort between Ford’s Colony and the JCCPD is an inaugural event to raise money and awareness for Project Lifesaver, a program for citizens with conditions such as dementia, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, or traumatic brain injury that may cause the person to wander and not be able to find his or her way back home. Program participants wear a bracelet that will help first responders locate the person should he or she stray. Project Lifesaver is offered free of charge to residents of James City County, and all of the proceeds of the race will go toward funding the program. Race categories include a 1-mile fun run, a 5K run/walk, and an 8K run/walk, all along a scenic course in Ford’s Colony. Wear your best real or costume mustache and you could win a prize! Awards will also be given for BY PAM PURRONE About Project Lifesaver the top three overall male and female finishers, and the top three finishers in each age group. Door prizes and raffle items include a pair of diamond and gemstone earrings donated by Kingsmill Jewelers, membership certificates for American Family Fitness, a pass good for one free month at Pure Barre exercise studio, gift certificates to Plaza Azteca, a Nike gift card, a Waypoint gift certificate, and more. The first 150 people to register will also receive a Nike bag, and all participants registered by May 7 are guaranteed a race T-shirt. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT runsignup.com/Race/VA/WilliamsburgProjectLifesaverMustacheToSaveALife You can also pick up a registration form at the James City County Law Enforcement Center (4600 Opportunity Way), the James City County Recreation Center (5301 Longhill Road), or at the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex (5700 Warhill Trail). Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small personal transmitter around their wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal. If a client goes missing, the caregiver notifies the local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the area. Most wanderers are found within a few miles from home, and search times have been reduced from hours and days to minutes. Project Lifesaver has over 1,400 participating member agencies throughout 48 states in the U.S., six provinces in Canada, and Australia, and has performed 3,112 searches over the last 17 years with no serious injuries or fatalities ever reported. Project Lifesaver provides equipment, training, certification, and support to law enforcement, public safety organizations, and community groups throughout the country and nation. In addition, Project Lifesaver develops public-outreach programs to educate others about the issue of wandering, and constantly works toward developing public policy and effective law enforcement response to help save lives and fulfill its mission to “bring loved ones home.” For more information, visit projectlifesaver.org. Zac’s Lawn & Landscape LLC. 757-903-9184 SPRING PROJECTS! Mulching R ~ Planting Pruning U O OUT K C Hardscapes: ! 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Sally was a year old and looking for love, and this handsome stranger owned his own unpainted, untreated wood box with a five-inch overhanging, slanted roof that was hung five feet above the ground and away from nearby or overhanging branches in an open spot with scattered trees. The house had proper ventilation holes and was equipped with a wire guard over the entrance to 18 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg keep raccoons and snakes from raiding future nests. Harry, too, liked what he saw. Sally had blue tinges on her subdued grey wings and tail, an orange-brown breast, and a slim body that would fit easily into the one and a half inch entry hole of his house. Smooth talker that he was, he sang “chur-lee, chur-lee” (sounds like “tru-ly, tru-ly”), fluttered, and shook a tail feather just for her. Sally perched beside Harry and they began to preen each other’s feathers. With my binoculars, I could detect the gleam in Sally’s eye that foreshadowed their life together to include two or three broods per year of usually four or five light blue eggs each. Since bluebirds are monogamous and live up to ten years, that’s a lot of blue! The male bluebird looks for several nesting sites well before breeding season, and shows them to the female, who makes the final choice. When it comes time to build the nest, their distribution of the housework seems typical. She flies full speed for several hours a day, for two to six days, carrying weeds, twigs, dry grasses, and pine straw. He watches. All of the eggs must be laid before the incubation period begins. For 14 days, she sits on the eggs, turning them regularly and keeping them warm until they hatch. Once hatched, both parents bring insects and berries to the chicks for 17 or 18 days. A brother or sister from a previous brood often returns to the nest to aid with feeding, removing fecal sacks, and defending the territory around the nest. When the time comes, it takes the eastern bluebird up to six hours to “pip” through the shell. After the fledglings fly from the nest, parents and siblings continue to feed them for two or three weeks while they cluster together in a protected area. When they are able to flutter to the ground and forage for themselves, returning to the perch to eat, they are off! Soon, the adults will begin another brood. Small clusters of bluebirds may cluster together for warmth in nesting boxes to roost during the winter. To facilitate this for our feathered friends, clean the box in the fall, and break foam insulation into small cubes or use flexible weather-stripping to plug the roof vent holes. Do not plug the entry hole or the bottom drainage holes. Always remember that somewhere out there is a bluebird of happiness! SCORECARD SAVE THE DATE FORD’S COLONY BOWLING A 2 SUBMITTED BY DALE SCHOENBERGER JULY National Division Champions – Spare Time: Kim Krieger, Bob Boggio, Sandy May, Larry Doyle. Photo by Bob Brennan American Division and League Champions – Bowling Stones: Don Deanne, Alice Stackpole, Bob DeFee, Ed Schmidt. Photo by Bob Brennan Individual Awards for Monday’s Division (American Division) Award Women Score High Average Kim Tahey 141.8 Most Improved Sara Mura +16 Scratch Series Carol Moser 504 Handicap Series Janet Joyce 796 Scratch Game Peg Feightner 199 Bonnie Jennings 199 Handicap Game Alice Stackpole 290 Men Vic Miller, Jr. Charlie Biondi John Roberts Dale Schoenberger Nathan Hill Score 179.2 +18 639 834 246 Jim Burow 307 Individual Awards for Tuesday’s Division (National Division) Award High Average Most Improved Scratch Series Handicap Series Scratch Game Handicap Game Women Annette Sumlin Mitzi Balma Joan Olson Mitzi Balma Judy Mate Debbie Boggio Score 170.3 +27.37 522 803 213 305 Men Jan Berkowitz Ralph Spohn Bob Sumlin Fred DiSalvo Jim Beilstein John Williams FORD'S COLONY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATIONS Come celebrate with friends, neighbors, Colony Kids, Killer Whale Swim Team, and the Colony Auto Enthusiasts at the Ford’s Colony Independence Day Parade and Celebrations! Score 207.8 +15.02 619 881 255 319 Team awards will appear in the June issue of Talk of the Colony. Class A Contractor VA Lic. 2705 139166A Licensed & Insured Tree Removal Pruning & Stump Grinding Over 15 Years Experience Commercial & Residential Dependable Service & Commitment to Quality Tree Removal, Pruning & Stump Grinding Class A Contractor 757-810-5098 Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 19 BOOK CLUBEVENTS NOTES CHARITY JIM HENSON BIOGRAPHER SKYPES WITH FANS IN FORD’S COLONY M embers of the Third-Wednesday Book Club recently hosted a virtual visit with author Brian Jay Jones to chat about his book, Jim Henson: The Biography. This book about the multi-talented creator of the Muppets was a New York Times bestseller, received the 2013 Goodreads Choice Awards for Best History & Biography, and was a CNN viewers’ “Favorite BY TERRY WEISZ Book of 2013.” The award-winning author shared what it was like interviewing Jim Henson’s close family, colleagues, and friends to tell this special story. Quoted in the book, long-time Henson associate Frank Oz said, “Brian Jay Jones has captured the layers of Jim’s genius and humanity, as well as the flaws that made Jim, like all of us, so delightfully imperfect.” Is your book group planning an interesting discussion, outing, or other literature-related event? Let us know at [email protected]. Members of book clubs or readers in Ford’s Colony are encouraged to submit book reviews to Marion Reef at [email protected]. Front row: Barbara Gilman, Terry Weisz, Diane Petterson. Back row: Brenda Bass, Mary Ann Berube, Dee May, Fran Lockard. Photos by Carl Bass S Capitol al’s Landing Rd. Order two dinner entrees FCHOA NOMINATING COMMITTEE SEEKS NEW MEMBERS $12.95 $ 2 9 & ABOVE O INCLUDES: Bottle of Wine House Salad & Baked Bread *DINNER ONLY DINE IN OR TAKE OUT 757-221-0443 SAL’S 835 Capitol Landing Road Ristorante Italiano www.salsristoranteitaliano.com FC *Excludes Minors’ Meals. Not valid with any other discount. Present this ad when ordering. 20 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg If you have an interest in contributing to our community and would like to learn more about the daily operations of Ford’s Colony, then this may be the committee for you. Nominating Committee members attend standing committee meetings and, on occasion, BOD work sessions so that they can search for Board of Director candidates. We then interview and assist potential candidates for the FCHOA Board of Directors. For information, please contact Norm Beal, nominating chair, at 757-565-3367 or [email protected]. Summer at the Belvedere Eat, Drink and Shop to the Music of the Dance Band A COLONY-WIDE PICNIC, CONCERT AND SHOPPING SPREE featuring THE FORD’S COLONY DANCE BAND and THE COLONY KIDS VENDOR MARKET AND RAFFLE (supporting Colony Kids events) See back of flyer for some of the fantastic vendors attending our market! SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 Rain Date, Sunday, June 12 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. LOCATION: Grassy circle at the end of Ford’s Colony Drive FREE PARKING: Ford’s Colony Country Club lot (adjacent to the circle) FOOD AND DRINK: Purchase from the Country Club or bring your own SEATING: Bring your lawn chair and blanket BABYSITTING: Advance Payment and RSVP required at belvedere.rsvpify.com 4:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.—Flat Fee: Kids 2 and Under $28, Kids 3 and up $15 FREE ADMISSION – TICKET OR RSVP REQUIRED Tickets available at Community Services, Swim & Tennis Club and Ford’s Colony Country Club or RSVP at belvedere.rsvpify.com Can’t attend? You can still support the Colony Kids and purchase raffle tickets at the Community Services Building or Swim & Tennis Club. You do not need to be present to win. PRESENTED BY: Ford’s Colony Homeowners Association Ford’s Colony Country Club Marriott’s Manor Club For more information on the event or if you are interested in being a vendor contact: Chris Schwenker at 757-258-4270 Like us (Dance Band and Colony Kids) on Facebook Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 21 VENDOR MARKET TASTEFULLY SIMPLE “The food you love, the time you deserve.” Jodie Davis, Tastefully Simple Senior Consultant www.tastefullysimple.com/web/jdavis8 757-903-4424 [email protected] .............................. USBORNE BOOKS & MORE Debbie Richard 757-329-5599 [email protected] .............................. ORIGAMI OWL Kimberly Day #14536227 804-497-0984 / 757-525-2901 [email protected] www.daylockets.origamiowl.com /daylockets .............................. THIRTY-ONE BAGS Ellen Renison 631-774-2733 [email protected] www.mythirtyone.com/ellen31baglady .............................. LULAROE Stylish, affordable, and comfortable clothing in unique and limited patterns and prints! LuLaRoe.com [email protected] /groups/LuLaRoeStephanie.Barrell 757-377-5446 Contact me if you’re interested in hosting a Pop-up! .............................. PAMPERED CHEF JoAnne Schwenker Independent Consultant [email protected] pamperedchef.biz/Joannecooks.com 516-521-1291 22 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg GIGGLE IN PINK Giggle in Pink specializes in clothing and accessories for girls of all ages. We always provide high quality materials, great attention to detail, and fantastic customer service! www.giggleinpink Giggle in Pink giggle in pink Phone: 804-305-4096 .............................. OFF THE VINE MARKET, INC. Virginia’s Farm To Table Connection www.offthevinemarket.com / offthevinemarket 757-879-2242 .............................. SWING SET DESIGNS by Myra Nuzzo Children’s and Babies Clothing Vintage Inspired Accessories 757-209-7390 /swingsetdesigns [email protected] .............................. TASHA’S OWN Hand crafted Goat’s Milk Soap www.tashasown.com Tasha’s Own Goat’s Milk Soap is a locally produced, all natural product hand crafted on our small family farm using the freshest milk from our own herd of dairy goats, honey from our beehives and herbs from our gardens. .............................. NEW TOWN DENTAL ARTS Dr. Sebastiana G. Springmann and Dr. Omar Hasham are welcoming NEW PATIENTS. Call and schedule today 757-259-0741 RODAN + FIELDS Shelley Gilbert Rodan + Fields Independent Consultant (757) 810-0645 Www.shelleygilbert.myrandf.biz .............................. GIFTS OF ARTEL Handcrafted Faberge style pendants and unique Russian art. [email protected] 757-903-9184 .............................. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE IN WILLIAMSBURG Laura Wells NCMT/MMP Ther Power of Touch has the Power to Heal 757-879-7452 [email protected] .............................. GOODMAN’S INTERIORS (804) 824-9383 www.goodmansinteriors.com Gloucester Location 6871 Main Street Gloucester, VA 23061 New Williamsburg Location opening in June 5251 John Tyler Hwy, Suite #4-5 Williamsburg, VA 23185 .............................. DOTERRA Margaret Keithley • Karen Crayosky 757-268-1217 • 757-291-9921 [email protected] • [email protected] www.mydoterra.com/kcrayosky /groups/BetterLivingEO THE FORD’S COLONY GARDEN CLUB PRESENTS A TRICKY TRAY EVENT “fun”draiser Thursday, May 26, 2016 Doors Open at 6:30pm At the Swim & Tennis Club Open to all Ford’s Colony Residents Calling starts at 7:45 pm – TICKETS – $10 (cash only) buys 15 tickets at the door & a free door prize ticket – additional tickets for sale For more information contact: Pat Giles – [email protected] or Debbie Abrams – [email protected] It’s sure to be an evening filled with fun, prizes and laughter, all while helping fund Nature Camp student scholarships! Join us & find yourself “growing in friendship” Refreshments please carpool – parking limited must be present to win Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 33 Ford’s Colony Garden Club Holds First Tricky Tray Event After ten years sponsoring the Ford’s Colony Garden Tour, the Garden Club has decided to try a new type of fundraiser for 2016. The idea that “blossomed” is a Tricky Tray event to be held on Thursday, May 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the S&T Club. Garden Club members have summoned their talents to create a festive tray, basket, or box with items based on a theme of their choosing. Examples include a “Keep Your Brain Active Basket” featuring crossword puzzles, Sudoku, brain games, and dark chocolate; and a Virginiathemed basket with a variety of peanuts, apple butter, locally made cheese straws, peanut brittle, and Virginia wine. Club members will be selling tickets at the door and inside, and will be easily spotted in their pink aprons and balloons. Admission is $10 (cash only), which includes 15 tickets plus one door-prize ticket. Additional tickets will be available for sale. The baskets will be on display throughout the S&T. Here is how the Tricky Tray works: 1. Buy tickets (cash only). 2. Buy more tickets. 3. View baskets and decide on the ones you would like to win. 4. Drop a ticket in the bag in front of the basket you want—don’t forget to keep the corresponding ticket half. 5. Get refreshments from hostesses wearing cupcake aprons. 6. Wait to see if your number is called—calling begins at 7:45 p.m. This event is the Garden Club’s only fundraiser for 2016, and it will enable us to provide four Nature Camp scholarships to area youth. Nature Camp is a two-week camp located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where students learn about conservation and protection of our natural resources. If we exceed our goals, the Garden Club may donate to other Nature Camp needs, Ford’s Colony beautification projects, Blooms That Brighten, and Hospice House. We welcome all Ford’s Colony residents. Join us for an evening of fellowship, fun, and food. 34 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg WELLNESS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: ALL BEHAVIOR HAS MEANING Part 1 of 2: Unmet Needs and Their Relationship to Behavior C aring for those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is challenging on many levels. Research is rich with promise, but offers little relief from behaviors that can confuse, embarrass, sadden, and estrange. Often, poor vision and hearing, as well as chronic pain, complicate an already complex situation. This month, the causal relationship between unmet needs, the resulting emotions and the behaviors they precipitate will be discussed. As human beings, our actions are motivated by specific needs. We use language to share and gain information, we accurately interpret varied stimuli in our environment and we use that information to think critically. In turn, socially accepted, problem-solving responses result. They reduce or relieve distressful emotions caused by an unmet need. We engage in this complex process every minute of every day. It is synonymous with coping, and is accomplished automatically and strategically in a mature adult with healthy brain function. The immature brain responds differently, however, when a need goes unmet. For example, infants and young children may cry, scream, kick, bite, spit, or punch. Developmentally, the brain does not yet support competent problem solving. When an infant or young child feels fear or discomfort, boredom, or embarrassment, loneliness or a loss of autonomy, they are inclined to “act out” their distress. These behaviors are the way they communicate with the world around them. Instinctively, adults understand this. We try to determine what triggers their behaviors and then proceed to alter the triggers and avoid replicating them in the future. Our approaches restore a feeling of peace and contentment by meeting his or her needs when, developmentally, they cannot do so on their own. Consider those with Alzheimer’s disease. Memory, stimulus recognition, speech, language, and learned abilities are eventually eroded, as are judgment, critical thinking, and coping skills. Such intellectual decline causes those with AD to perceive and respond to the world very similarly as they did in the earliest years of their human development. Situations of little importance to us exist as triggers for them, threatening their sense of safety, comfort, independence, dignity, self-esteem, or pleasure. Arising from these unmet needs are the emotions of fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, and A Southern Gardener 757-293-8365 We clean our blades after every cut. No cross-contamination! We take the weather into consideration to avoid putting ruts in your yard. We are watchful of weeds and insect infestations. Grass Cutting Services FREE ESTIMATES! BY JOANNE BELL sadness. However, due to the intellectual losses caused by dementia, effective problem-solving responses are not an option. Instead, primitive behaviors become the primary way individuals with AD respond to the distressful emotions of an unmet need. To fully appreciate how the deficits of Alzheimer’s disease affect the individual, imagine the catastrophic fear you would experience from an intruder’s assault. Intellectual tools for problem solving might evaporate in the face of such a profound loss of personal safety. Primitive behaviors such as screaming would be expected as a normal response to extreme fear from such an obvious trigger. The fact that you “lost it” for that moment in time would be understood by others. We must become astute in recognizing triggers in the environment of the person with AD that lead to the distressful emotions of unmet needs. Basic approaches will then begin to make sense and become almost as intuitive as what we use for those in the earliest stages of human development. Next month I will discuss these basic approaches, which, when delivered with respect and dignity, can bring a sense of peace and contentment to the person with Alzheimer’s disease. Joanne Bell is a retired Clinical Nurse Specialist. She received her MSN from Emory University and was Board Certified in Gerontological Nursing. In her 35-year career she has advocated for the cognitively impaired older adult as a clinician, nurse educator, and consultant in acute and long-term care. She has achieved national recognition for her work with the client with AD. Most recently, she served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Joanne and her husband live in Ford’s Colony. Senior Citizen discount available Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 35 DAYTRIPPER A WALK IN THE CLOUDS AT GAUTHIER VINEYARD BY LIN ROSANIA O n a recent Friday evening, a group of friends from Ford’s Colony made the journey to Fair Winds Farm, the home of Gauthier Vineyard. Fair Winds is owned by Sandi and Mo Gauthier (pronounced Go-tee-yay), both retired Navy captains, and includes an equestrian center, the vineyards, and a winery. Located in New Kent County, it is a short drive up 64 to Barhamsville, Virginia. Photos by Rich Rosania Owners Mo and Sandi Gauthier with Beau Photos by Rich Rosania Sandi and Mo, along with their dog Beau, welcome you to their dream every weekend. They are open Friday nights from 4 to 8 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday night is pizza night at the winery, so bring your uncooked pizza and Mo and his grandson will bake it for you in their brick oven as you sit and sip their wonderful wines. If pizza is not to you liking, bring along your favorite cheese and crackers. The Gauthiers purchased their 110-acre farm in 2010. In the spring of 2011, family and friends helped plant 3,200 Norton and Viognier vines. In addition to their own estate grapes, the Gauthiers lease vines in the foothills overlooking the Shenandoah Valley and also purchase other Virginia grapes. Randy Phillips, an award-winning 36 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg vintner and co-owner of Cave Ridge Vineyard, oversees the winemaking operations for Gauthier Vineyard. Their first offerings were in 2014. The Gauthiers have sited and designed their tasting room to capture the features of their most memorable wine-tasting experiences. Local artisans built the room, and you can buy beautiful wine glass charms that are made locally. When you visit, you might see their daughter, Aimee, who is the director of sales and marketing, or Mike, who will help guide you through the tasting process. As you sit and sip your wine on the wraparound veranda overlooking the vineyard, you will see the century-old pond stocked with bass and numerous snapping turtles. You may also want to sit by the fire pit, or inside at one of the many bar tables. Don’t be surprised if Sandi or Mo come join you for a bit to chat, as they are passionate about this adventure of theirs! Also located on the farm is another family operation. Run by Sandi’s sister Arleen Hensley, Hensley Show Horses is a world-class equestrian center. The equestrian center offers boarding, training, lessons, clinics, and competitive events. Arleen is an international and Appaloosa Horse Club show judge who relocated here from North Carolina. Her 2013 Junior Hensley Show Horse Team won numerous awards during their first year of competition. On any given weekend as you drive to the winery you will pass by Appaloosa, Paint, and Quarter horses grazing in the fields. Local relic hunters have validated the history of this land. Near the intersec- tion of the Lafayette and WashingtonRochambeau trails to Yorktown, it served as a Civil War encampment for both Union and Confederate soldiers during the lengthy Peninsula Campaign. The Gauthiers value this historical connection and have named several of their wines after the legendary figures or nearby locations that were instrumental in shaping our nation’s destiny. “Brickhouse Red,” named after New Kent County’s historic Brick House, is a blend of Virginia-grown red grapes. In 1677, at the end of Bacon’s Rebellion, the rebel leaders Drummond and Lawrence were at Brick House when West Point surrendered to Berkeley. Drummond was caught and executed, Lawrence was never heard from again. “Lafayette’s Reserve” is 100% Viognier, the state grape of Virginia. This wine is so named because of the proximity of Gauthier Vineyard to the Lafayette Trail and the Battle of Yorktown. “Rochambeau’s Starboard” is a port-style wine made from Chambourcin wine that is fortified. This wine is so named because of the proximity of the vineyard to Rochambeau’s Trail to the Battle of Yorktown. Sandi Gauthier told us that Fair Winds Farm is their “walk in the clouds.” If you’ve seen the movie of the same name, you’ll understand that this vineyard is the root of their lives. Stop by and spend some time there. You’ll be happy you did. GAUTHIER VINEYARD 5000 Farmer’s Drive Barhamsville, VA 23011 757-634-7527 Open Fridays 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. We’d like to hear from other residents who enjoy day trips around the area. Contact us at [email protected]. VOLUNTEER VIEW COMMUNICATING IN THE COLONY Ford’s Colony volunteers are amazing people—a talented group of professionals who simply care about the community and are willing to give their time and effort to make Ford’s Colony the “preferred residential community of the greater Williamsburg area.” Terry Weisz is one of those volunteers. Terry has called Ford’s Colony her part-time home for nearly 15 years, so she knows the community well, but wanted to dig deeper to understand how Ford’s Colony operates. After more than a year of volunteering for Ford’s Colony in many capacities, she will tell you that she now has a renewed appreciation for the operations and the volunteers who make things happen. After a successful career in corporate communications with a large global firm, Terry “retired” in 2015, put down full-time roots in Ford’s Colony, and joined the Communications Committee. After her first year as a member, she assumed the role of vice BY SUE MCSWAIN Communications Committee Chair Barb Plate (left) and Vice Chair Terry Weisz (right) meet with Electronic Communications Subcommittee members (from left) Jan York, Stan Mate, and Barbara Burke McFarland. Photo by Sue McSwain chair, and in that role, organized the Planning Work Group, which directs the development and execution of the Committee’s strategic plan and goals. She also chairs the Electronic Communications Subcommittee. Because of her background in public relations, she is the Committee’s liaison to the Board-appointed Branding, Marketing & Public Relations Task Force (BMPR). The Communications Committee is continually looking for ways to improve its role of communicating while supporting the Board’s goals and vision. To that end, the Committee has reshaped roles, responsibilities, and processes, and has improved the division of labor this past year in an ongoing effort for continual self-improvement. Terry’s contributions to these efforts have been invaluable, but Terry tends to downplay her role. The way she sees it, her real contribution is helping to empower her fellow team members. “It’s exciting to help cultivate the talents of our great volunteers and support an environment of teamwork.” Terry has found her work on the Communications Committee rewarding and a fabulous opportunity to meet people in the community while doing what she loves. She also encourages others to contribute by volunteering for a committee for which they have an interest. For those who prefer not to serve on a committee, there may be tasks that can be accomplished without attending meetings. As for the Communications Committee, a resident can be an associate contributor of articles or photos to Talk of the Colony or the other communications channels, such as the Ford’s Colony Facebook page. All you need to do is what Terry did: visit Ford’s Colony’s website (fchoa.org) to learn about volunteer opportunities, submit a volunteer application form, and take the plunge! Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 37 ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Chair Debbie Abrams [email protected] Vice Chair Linda Mathews [email protected] Treasurer Thomas Dunck [email protected] Secretary Linda Jones [email protected] Aging In Place/Special Services Ted Juraschek [email protected] Artists League Elaine Napoda [email protected] Bid Whist Bob Sumlin [email protected] Bosom Buddies Lois Nervitt [email protected] Bowling Dale Schoenberger [email protected] Canasta: Hand, Knee & Foot June Rhodes [email protected] Laurie Rowe [email protected] Caring Neighbors Kit [email protected] CERT Bill McCabe [email protected] Chess Club Dick Gantzler [email protected] Colony Auto Enthusiasts Jim Bowers [email protected] Colony BYOB Jennifer Rairigh/ Randolph Brown [email protected] Colony Kids Beth Kilgore [email protected] Colony Wine & Cheese Sally Frazer [email protected] Bob Brennan [email protected] Computer & Technology Club Bob Zornetzer [email protected] Craft Club Jeanne Trapani [email protected] Susan Brooks [email protected] Dance Band Larry Stowe [email protected] Dance Club Chiricotti/Murawski [email protected] Dog Owners Group Peggy Peterson [email protected] Dianne Kinnaird [email protected] Duplicate Bridge Bonnie Hoopengardner [email protected] Emergency Preparedness Volunteers Linda Eichhorn [email protected] Flex and Stretch Iris [email protected] Fit for Life Joan Emerson [email protected] Fly Fishing Richard Anderson [email protected] Ford’s Colony Archery John Cryer and Bob Koppe [email protected] Ford’s Colony Volunteers for Education Muriel Slaughter [email protected] Friends and Neighbors Tom Pearson [email protected] Garden Club Terry Sisto [email protected] Laureen Bolstad [email protected] Genealogy Club Beth Hanson [email protected] Golf Around Mike Hand [email protected] Golf and Dine Society George Spalthoff [email protected] Home Brewers Interest Group Walter Maginnis [email protected] Intermediate Bridge Jack Geiger [email protected] Mah Jongg Mavens Jane Flagello [email protected] Men’s Bible Study Dan Gaske [email protected] Model Railroad Club Phil Brooks [email protected] Monday Morning Bridge Marshall Atkins [email protected] Carolyn Stowe [email protected] Newcomers Leisa Schultz and Laura Abbene [email protected] New Resident Welcome Committee Janet Joyce [email protected] Pat Giles [email protected] CARING NEIGHBORS CONTACT INFORMATION Cook’s Pantry Karen Crowley, Chair.............757-345-6512 [email protected] Roseanne Brennan, Co-Chair.757-258-3228 [email protected] Peggy Peterson........................757-345-5411 Georgia Lowe.........................757-603-6229 Ann Wasko.............................757-229-3149 Georgia Treiber.......................757-645-2423 Granny’s Attic Roxanne Machamer, Chair Nancy O’Reardon, Co-Chair [email protected] Handymen Kent Kipling, Chair…..�����������757-208-0218 [email protected] Phil Klein, Co-Chair….�����������757-220-3949 [email protected] 38 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg Bob Bott..................................757-565-3577 Jeff Canon...............................757-291-7003 Bob Dillman...........................757-221-6690 Robert Graves.........................757-603-6702 Don Harper............................757-565-7855 Dave Kleppinger.....................757-603-6670 Bruce Landefeld......................757-229-0637 Ralph Spohn...........................757-253-5794 Tom Schwartz.........................757-603-6811 Dale Walter.............................757-229-2026 Notes for Neighbors Mandy Baldridge................... 757-645-4039 [email protected] Nancy Obadal........................757-258-2838 [email protected] Nurse’s Closet Betty Moeller..........................757-206-1276 [email protected] Nancy Ohlinger......................757-229-7568 [email protected] Activities Pickleball Roger Allen [email protected] Pilates Club Nelia Lamoureux [email protected] Dorothy Tibbetts [email protected] Pilates Fusion for Golfers Linda [email protected] Pinochle Bill Loscalzo Radio Control Model Sailboat Racing Group Winston Mathews [email protected] Round Robin Bridge Janet Hays [email protected] Rich Plate [email protected] Silver Sneakers Harlene Barton [email protected] Softball League Joe DiNuzzo [email protected] Solitaires Harold Hall [email protected] Roy [email protected] Sue [email protected] Swim Team Kelly Arne [email protected] Tai Chi Elmer May [email protected] Tennis Club Nancy Marsh [email protected] Theatre Club Jack Wagner [email protected] Trailblazers Tom Thompson [email protected] Travel Club Al Ashley [email protected] W&M Fan Club Van Voorhees [email protected] Water Aerobics Interest Group Janet Pohl [email protected] Women’s Bible Study Stephi Fisher [email protected] Woodworkers Club Ralph Spohn [email protected] Yoga Tricia Killiany [email protected] Barbara Gilman [email protected] CARING NEIGHBORS Stork Club Ida McNamara.......................757-645-3763 [email protected] Lise Murer..............................757-253-2361 [email protected] Transportation Service Kit Ober..................................757-345-0169 [email protected] Dave Westfall..........................757-645-2073 [email protected] For general information or to join Caring Neighbors as a volunteer, contact Kit Ober at 757-345-0169 or kitandfritzober@yahoo. com or Nancy Ohlinger at 757-229-7568 or [email protected]. ACTIVITIES AGING IN PLACE The Aging in Place Service Group (AIP) meets four to six times a year and identifies opportunities for Ford’s Colony homeowners to remain in their homes safely and comfortably as they age. AIP recently partnered with a valuable new community service, the Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) Williamsburg office Resource Center. The Resource Center is a one-stop shop for information, assistance, and referrals for adults age 60 and over, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. It is a free service regardless of income. The PAA Resource Center is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is located in the Messmer Community Service Center at 312 Waller Mill Road. Contact them via phone at 757-345-6277, email at information2@ paainc.org, or the website at PAAinc. org. For additional AIP information including past Talk of the Colony articles and other helpful links, please refer to the Aging Services page on the Ford’s Colony website fchoa.org. To learn more about the Aging in Place Service Group, contact Ted Juraschek at theo_ [email protected] or 757-565-6165. ARTISTS LEAGUE The Artists League meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon to 3 p.m. at the back of the large room on the right side at the S&T Club. We have artists working in different mediums and at different levels of accomplishment, from beginners to more experienced artists. You will see people using oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, and pastels. We work at tables with our own supplies as we enjoy each other’s company and conversation. Many of us belong to Williamsburg Contemporary Art Gallery down the street from the library on North Boundary Street and exhibit there as well. Members of the gallery show their work on the upper level, and there is usually some kind of unifying theme. We occasionally have an art show at the S&T Club. All these activities provide inspiration and purpose. We welcome new members and have much to offer in the way of information, advice, and direction. If you are an artist or would like to try experimenting in art, stop by some Tuesday afternoon. BID WHIST The Bid Whist Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at the S&T Club at 7 p.m., except in July and August. Residents of Ford’s Colony are welcome to join or participate. For information, contact Bob Sumlin at 757-229-8841. BOSOM BUDDIES The breast-cancer support group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. in members’ homes. Those with newly-diagnosed breast cancer, as well as all breast cancer survivors, are invited to participate. Other cancer survivors are also welcome. For details, contact Lois Nervitt at 757-258-9669 or [email protected]. BOWLING The bowling league wrapped up its 25th season of bowling as an official club of Ford’s Colony with three events in April. On April 4, we had our bowl-off between the American and National Division champs, which was won by the American Division. Also, 60 bowlers participated in a fun event called the Pinehurst No Tap Scotch Doubles tournament. Teams, consisting of two people, bowled three games by alternating bowling shots, and all one pin spares counted as strikes. The tournament highlight was a 300 game bowled by the team of Annette and Bob Sumlin. On April 5, 222 league bowlers and guests attended our annual Awards Banquet at the FCCC. During this event the membership elected the following Board Officers for the 2016/2017 season: President, Walt Culhane; John White, American Division Secretary; Richard Mericle, National Division Secretary; Len Shartzer, American Division Treasurer; Debbie Boggio, National Division Treasurer; Dale Schoenberger, DirectorCommunications/Publicity. A list of the individual award-winners and pictures of both team champions appear in the Scorecard section of this Talk of the Colony. If you are interested in bowling in the 2016/2017 season, please contact Dale Schoenberger. CANASTA HAND, KNEE & FOOT Canasta/Hand, Knee, and Foot meets every Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the S&T Club. Each week several tables of players gather for both the card game and the socialization. Residents who play Hand, Knee and Foot; Hand and Foot; Triple Play; or any form of canasta are welcome to join us. Copies of the “rules” that the group uses are available every time we play. Participants may play as often or as seldom as they wish. This is a great opportunity to play cards, interact with your friends and neighbors and not be committed to be in attendance every week. A roster is maintained of all participants and everyone on the list will receive a weekly email asking if they plan to play that week. We calculate the number of tables to request and the quantity of supplies to bring by your email responses. To add your name to the list or request additional information, contact June Rhodes at [email protected] or 757-345-6308; or Laurie Rowe at 757-258-5323. CARING NEIGHBORS Caring Neighbors is asking for your assistance. If you are aware of or hear about one of our residents who has passed away, is injured, has a serious illness, or a birth in the family, please Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 39 ACTIVITIES contact the Notes for Neighbors folks: Mandy Baldridge at 757-645-4039 or [email protected] or Nancy Obadal at 757-258-2838 or [email protected]. For other Caring Neighbors services. please get in touch with any one of the contact people that are listed in this magazine (see page 38). In addition to phone and email, you can contact us directly from fchoa.org. Simply click on the “Contact Us” on the left side of the page, and from the “Send To” dropdown menu, select “Caring Neighbors.” It’s that simple. Caring Neighbors is here to help our Ford’s Colony neighbors—so please let us know when we can be of help. CHESS CLUB The Chess Club meets on the first and third Mondays of each month from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in the S&T Club. Contact Dick Gantzler at dgantzler@ cox.net if you have any questions. COLONY AUTO ENTHUSIASTS Karen Annoni, communications officer for Caring Neighbors. Photo by Nancy Ohlinger FORD’S COLONY COMMUNITY CERT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Following a major disaster such as a hurricane, first responders who provide fire, rescue, and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for these services. People may have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life-saving and life-sustaining needs. The James City County Ford’s Colony Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) organization has been in place since 2004, working to help community and residents prepare for, respond to, and cope with the aftermath of disasters such as hurricanes, ice storms, floods, nor’easters, and more. James City County provides training for CERT volunteers to prepare residents to help themselves, their families, and their neighborhoods in the event of such an emergency, at no charge. Don’t become a victim; become empowered! The Team meets at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at the S&T Club. In a disaster situation, EVERYONE can do something to help themselves and others. For more information, contact Don Alms at dralms@ cox.net or at 757-645-7925. 40 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg Unspecified Year/Make/Model Jitney with Special White Walls. Photo contributed by Jim Bowers. Following up from our successful journey to Fantomworks in April, the Colony Auto Enthusiasts will meet at the S&T Club parking lot at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4. We will then enjoy a “Cinco de Mayo” drive in the local area. The drive will focus on Civil War redoubts that formed the easternmost defenses of the Confederacy. Directions will be provided so that drivers can navigate to the various locations. Each stop will be described briefly to place the location in the context of the Battle of Williamsburg and other events. The tour will conclude at La Tolteca, 152 Second Street, for a casual dinner. We invite all Ford’s Colony “car nuts” to join us for this event and others to come during the year. As a reminder, please sign up by May 2 using the email address below. Our June meeting will focus on preparations for our car show at Merchant’s Square on June 12 and a possible special presentation. New members are always welcome. For further information contact Jim Bowers at [email protected]. COLONY KIDS Get your tickets now for the “Summer at the Belvedere” outdoor concert and Colony Kid’s Vendor Market on June 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. Make it a date night with babysitting available for a fee, which also requires advance registration at the RSVP link belvedere.rsvpify.com. Admission is free, but parking is limited and requires tickets that are available at the S&T Club, CSB, FCCC, or electronically via the RSVP link. Look for the “Summer at the Belvedere” flyer in this issue for more information, food and drink options, and a partial list of our exciting vendors! Can’t attend? You can still support Colony Kids by purchasing a raffle ticket at the CSB or the S&T Club. Raffle ticket profits from the event go directly to Colony Kids to support our many events. Independence Day is right around the corner! Come celebrate Saturday, July 2, at Westbury Park with friends, neighbors, Colony Kids, Killer Whale swim team, and Colony Auto Enthusiasts at the Ford’s Colony Independence Day Parade and Celebrations. The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. followed by a DJ dance party and other fun events, with food available for purchase. You must RSVP early at IndependenceDay. rsvpify.com. The menu with a food head-count cutoff date will be specified soon. See the Save-The-Date feature article in this issue. We would like to thank all the wonderful people who donated candy, eggs, and toys for this year’s hugely successful Spring Fling. The kids enjoyed the Easter Bunny visit, Toddler Town, games, and face painting. Want to be part of the fun planning? Colony Kids meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at the S&T Club. Check our Facebook page for event updates. COLONY WINE & CHEESE Spring has been a burst of color throughout Ford’s Colony. How lucky ACTIVITIES we are to live here! It’s time to start planning for our June Wine and Cheese evening. We’ve chosen June 12 as the date, but our hosts will be announced later. If you haven’t joined us before, Colony Wine & Cheese is a series of social gatherings held in the homes of Ford’s Colony residents on designated Sunday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. No membership is required, and each is a stand-alone event. There are a number of regular attendees, but we always welcome new faces. Come join us for an evening of wine, appetizers and good conversation. These social events are open to all Ford’s Colony residents. We ask that you bring a “heavy” hors d’oeuvre for 8 to 10 people and $5 per person to cover the cost of beverages and paper products. If you are interested, please contact Sally Frazer at sfrazer219@aol. com or Bob Brennan at rbrennan6@ cox.net. Looking forward to seeing you on June 12! CRAFT CLUB The Craft Club meets every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the S&T Club, year-round. We encourage you to come to any meeting and stay as long as you like. Some of us work on items for charity; we have many organizations to which we donate our handmade items. Others work on personal items. No matter what we’re working on, there’s always much chatter and informal instruction. We are a friendly and multitalented group of crafters, ranging from beginners to award-winning artists, who love to meet new friends. Dues for the year are only $10. Come every week, twice a month, once a month, whenever you can. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne Trapani at 757208-0732 or [email protected]. DANCE BAND COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY CLUB The Computer & Technology Club meets every third Monday of the month. Our May meeting is on Monday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the S&T Club. Our May topic will be entertainment streaming. Entertainment streaming is a technology that enables us to receive a transmission from an originating source into our “receivers,” which could be smart phones, tablets, PCs, TVs, you name it. Rick Chase will host/moderate a discussion of existing streaming capabilities, such as Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and others. This is a technology field whose time has come and one that will continue to grow. It should be an informative meeting. We welcome new members. Come to join the Club and attend this and other many other interesting and informative topics. Our dues are $10 annually per person. For additional details about our Club, check out our website at fccug. org. The Chesapeake Retirement Community Newport News, VA Photo taken by Susan LaFrance, Director of Resident Programs & Services The Dance Band performed on March 24 at the invitation of the Chesapeake Retirement Community in Newport News, and again on April 7 at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. Both shows were devoted to “The Joys of Spring – Love Songs That Swing” and were well attended. Our second annual “Summer at the Belvedere” outdoor concert and picnic is coming on Sunday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. This year, the Colony Kids Club will be running a vendor market and raffle from the FCCC parking lot to raise funds for future events (see their entry in the Activities section of this TOC). So come out with your lawn chair, blanket, and picnic basket and enjoy an evening of great big-band music while you’re eating, drinking and shopping with many of your Ford’s Colony neighbors and friends. You can also buy food and beverages from the FCCC. Admission is free, but tickets are required because of limited parking. They can be picked up at the CSB, S&T Club, and the FCCC, or you can RSVP attendance electronically at belvedere. rsvpify.com. Look at the full-page announcement in this issue for more information. Check out our webpage on the fchoa.org website. For additional information, contact Larry Stowe at 757-564-8550 or [email protected]. DANCE CLUB The Dance Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the S&T Club at 7 p.m. The first Tuesday is ballroom dance instruction, and the third Tuesday is line dancing. May 3 is the fourth Cha Cha lesson with our professional instructor, Marilen Crump. Cha Cha has proven to be a very popular dance with the club, as it is a Latin dance to upbeat music. The Cha Cha instruction will continue through June, and after five lessons, we will have a routine to take to the dance floor. Singles and couples are welcome, and you need not be an experienced dancer to participate. On May 17, we will be led in line dancing by Cheryl Shortell, an experienced line dance instructor. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Dance Club dues are $20 per person per 12-month period or $5 per person per session. For more information about the Dance Club, contact John Chiricotti at 757-259-9229 or [email protected]. DOG OWNERS GROUP The Dog Owners Group will meet on Monday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the S&T Club. We hope all of you who own dogs now, have owned dogs earlier, will own Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 41 ACTIVITIES dogs in the future, or are just interested in dogs, will join us. We will have an update on the progress the Dog Park Committee is making. Please bring any “Dog Park Interest Sign-Up Sheets” that are completed. Our speaker will be our own Mona Overturf, who will tell us about raising therapy dogs. She will speak about her former dog Joanie’s new life, and present her current foster puppy, Guy. Please think about volunteering to be one of the officers in the club next year. We need people to sign up so our group can continue. DUPLICATE BRIDGE The Duplicate Bridge Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the S&T Club. These are sanctioned duplicate games, and master points are awarded. It is not necessary to come with a partner or to be a member of the American Contract Bridge League. All levels of players are welcome. Table fees are $6 per person. Contact Bonnie Hoopengardner at 757-903-4246 or [email protected] for further information. Information on other duplicate games in Ford’s Colony and nearby may be obtained at bridgewebs.com/ colonial/. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS On April 6, 23 volunteers attended traffic-control training conducted by John Parks, an active police officer who also teaches traffic control to Ford’s Colony Security personnel. This training was new for some and a refresher for others in preparation for the Edinburgh/ Williamsburg West road rejuvenation scheduled during the first two weeks of May. If you would like to become an Emergency Preparedness Volunteer and/ or participate in traffic control during this road project, please contact Linda Eichhorn at [email protected] or 757-221-8214. 42 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg FIT FOR LIFE Fit for Life is a program of strength and flexibility exercises to help you maintain a healthy body regardless of your age, ability or physical condition. The exercises we perform are not strenuous; they can be performed by both men and women. Everyone accomplishes the movements according to his/her own capabilities. Our exercises stress balance, coordination, and flexibility and muscle control. Physical activities include: walking, stretching, ball and bungee sequences, mat and chair work, and movements to music. The only equipment needed is a floor mat and a sense of humor. Fit for Life is an adaptation of the national program Body Recall, which has been a leader in fall prevention and fall recovery. Body Recall was recently designated by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services as a Tier 1 provider for improving the health and well-being among older adults. Fit for Life’s mission is to provide a program of exercise and education to get participants moving and keeping them physically active to maintain a healthy body and improved quality of life. Our group meets at 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, for one hour in the CSB Exercise Studio. Domenica Jernigan is the instructor and a Registered Nurse. She can be contacted at 757-784-7682. FLEX & STRETCH Flex and Stretch, formerly Pilates for Seniors, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the CSB Exercise Studio and is suitable for men and women of all ages. Our instructor, Paul, guides us in exercises to increase flexibility, strength, and balance. Our focus for this spring quarter is “spring cleaning”; increasing abilities to do activities of daily living such as reaching to wash windows, stretching to wash cars, kneeling and crouching to complete gardening chores, and lifting and arranging outdoor furniture. We are encouraged to work at our own pace in a non-judgmental and nurturing atmosphere. Bring an exercise mat, wear comfortable clothing, nonslip socks or soft shoes, or go barefoot. We invite you to come and try out a class (for free) and see that Flex and Stretch can enhance your sport of choice and your individual lifestyle. All are welcome. For questions or general information, contact Iris Burke at 843-540-0139 or FCFlexandStretch@ gmail.com. FLY FISHING On April 6, four club anglers and a guide fished one day on Mossy and Beaver Creek near Bridgewater, Virgina. Everyone, including a beginner, caught fish! The size of fish caught ranged from 12 to 19 inches. Additional trips were scheduled to Escatawba and Mossy/Beaver Creek the last week of April. Fishing trips to the South, Dry, Cow Pasture, and Jackson Rivers, and nearby Waller Mill Park Lake are scheduled from May through June. The May trips will be to Tomahawk Farm on the Jackson River and boat and kayak fishing on Waller Mill Park Lake. Our next meeting is the annual club dinner Tuesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Tommy Lawthorne, guide and co-owner of the South River Fly Shop in Waynesboro, Virginia. He will talk on fly-fishing on the South River and other public fishing locations in the Shenandoah. If you are interested in fly-fishing or want to learn, please contact Leif Mollo at 757-229-5244 or [email protected]. Anglers can also see the size and type of fish caught on recent club trips to Escatawba Farms, Mossy / Beaver Creek, and Rose River on our Facebook site, facebook.com/fordscolonyflyfishingclub. ACTIVITIES FORD’S COLONY VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION If you are looking for a new, rewarding community-service opportunity, please consider helping our local school children by joining Ford’s Colony Volunteers for Education. You can make a big difference in our students’ lives just by spending a small amount of time with them. Residents volunteer at any level of commitment: as little as one hour once a week to as much as they would like. No previous experience as a professional educator required. W-JCC teachers, guidance counselors, and subject specialists will provide an orientation to the school, training, and on-going assistance. Each volunteer is partnered with a child who needs additional individualized attention that will help them on their way to literacy and learning success. Our program has been recognized by the W-JCC Public Schools as a needed and valued community partner because of the enriched learning experience our residents provide for the children. For further information on becoming a Ford’s Colony Volunteer for Education, contact Muriel Slaughter at 757-221-8232 or mslaughter1@verizon. net. FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Friends and Neighbors meets the first Friday of each month at 6:45 p.m. at the S&T Club, September through June. Enjoy our full schedule of entertainment, informative programs and fellowship (sign up at the door or see fcfan.org). Membership is open to all Ford’s Colony residents; new members are always welcome. Dues are $10 per person. MAY 6. Cabaret Night with The Bill and Pam Gurley Trio. Bill and Pam return to entertain us with another wonderful evening of folk and bluegrass music (along with stories and humor). Bill is an accomplished guitar, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin player, while Pam is a guitarist and vocalist. Our Cabaret Night setting will feature round tables seating eight with “light snacks” and wine, soda, lemonade, and ice water provided. Sorry, the final registration date of April 28 has closed and no more reservations are being taken. JUNE 3. It’s BBQ Time! Save the date for our delicious year-end BBQ with chicken, ribs, beans, potato salad, rolls, and dessert with beer, wine, and soft drinks. Yum! See the FAN BBQ email for details and cost or visit fcfan.org. GARDEN CLUB On Wednesday, May 11, the Ford’s Colony Garden Club will present David Pippin’s GARDEN INSPIRED FLORAL DESIGNS, which is the last program before our Spring Luncheon and summer hiatus. Our “fun”draiser is almost here. May 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the S&T Club to be exact. We have called it “Tricky Tray.” This event is open to all Ford’s Colony residents. $10 per person will buy you entrance to the event and 10 opportunity tickets. Extra tickets may be purchased for the 100 extraordinarily-themed baskets, made by members of the Garden Club, for a mere $10 for 15 tickets. It will be fun to attend and raise money to send some young people to Nature Camp. This is our only fundraiser for the year. We hope that you will attend. From January through May we will meet monthly at the S&T Club on the second Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. for a social time with coffee, tea, and special goodies. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Dues are $15. There may be sign-up sheets for upcoming events or even plant exchanges at the meetings, so please bring your checkbook. In June there will be another wonderful luncheon at Ford’s Colony Country Club. For information you may contact Terry Sisto at [email protected] or Laureen Bolstad at bolstadlaureen@ gmail.com. You may also check us out on fchoa.org. GENEALOGY CLUB The Genealogy Club is comprised of people whose ancestors came from many states and various foreign lands, just like yours. Club membership offers the opportunity to speak with other club members about research challenges similar to what you may be encountering, and through our meetings, to hear lectures from professional genealogists and historians on subjects of general interest, to learn about the various resources available online and in our community, and how to make the best use of them. Genealogy Club meetings are held at the S&T Club on the third Thursdays of the month. At 10 a.m., the Ancestry User’s Group meets in the library. Regular meetings and lectures are held at 7 p.m. Our Spring schedule includes the following speakers and subjects: APRIL 21: 10 a.m.: Ancestry User’s Group, meeting in the library of the S&T Club 7 p.m.: Juleigh Clark, Public Services Librarian, at the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, will present a lecture on the colonial British American, American Revolutionary War, and early United States holdings available to the public at this facility, and how to best access them. MAY 19: 10 a.m.: Ancestry User’s Group, meeting in the main room of the S&T Club; 7 p.m.: George King: The dynamics of the Edmond Rice (Family) Association will be discussed, to include Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 43 ACTIVITIES their website, newsletter, maintaining their database, collaborations to add additional information, and their use of DNA to authenticate relationships. JUNE 16: 7 p.m.: David Givens, Senior Staff Archeologist at Historic Jamestown, will speak about the finding and scientific profiling of the four bodies discovered in the chancel of the 1608 church. 10 a.m.: Ancestry User’s Group, meeting in the main room of the S&T Club Genealogy Club resources on the Ford’s Colony Website, under “Clubs and Activities,” is available to everyone, not just club members. It contains listings of reference books owned by club members available for you to borrow; Tidewater Genealogy Society bus trip schedules to Washington, DC (DAR Library, National Archives, and Library of Congress) that you can take, and much more. Finally, “like” us on Facebook for updates to meetings, Tommy’s pointers for researchers, and more contemporaneous information than that found on our website. Currently, find out what’s happening with Ancestry’s “Family Tree Maker,” Findmypast.com partnership with FamilySearch International, and more. GOLF & DINE SOCIETY The Golf and Dine Society (GDS) held its first golf outing on April 17 at Golden Horseshoe. The winners from this event will be announced in next month’s TOC. The next event is “The Memorial” to be held on May 29 at Williamsburg National Golf Course. Dinner will follow at the course in the Grill Room. If you have not already received the registration form for this coming event, please send an email to George at [email protected]. The GDS is a group of mostly Ford’s Colony residents who enjoy an afternoon of golf, and a casual dinner afterwards. Typical events feature a 3 p.m. shotgun start for nine holes of golf, followed by an awards ceremony at dinner where everybody, without regard 44 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg to their golf handicap, can and often do, win prizes. At some courses, 18 holes of golf may be arranged. These added nine holes will be played before the shotgun start. GDS charges “outrageous” annual family dues of $5. This allows the prizes to be supplemented for each event. Dues are collected by our treasurer, Bill Farwell. Checks should be sent to him, in his name, at 113 Killington, Williamsburg, 23188. Hope to see you soon! INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE If you want to improve your bridge game, Intermediate Bridge is the only Ford’s Colony club that offers lessons and reviews. This friendly game will definitely improve your skills in bidding and playing. Knowledge of Weak 2s, Stayman, and Transfers is a prerequisite. Our coordinator is Jack Geiger, [email protected]. Come join us on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the S&T Club. MAH JONGG MAVENS The Mah Jongg Mavens are an enthusiastic group of ladies who come together twice a week to indulge their love of playing Mah Jongg. We play at S&T Club on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. and again on Saturday from noon to 3:30-4 p.m. We play American Mah Jongg for points and only play hands that appear on the official 2016 National Mah Jongg League card. On Wednesday the player with the highest point total earns the Mahj Queen crown for the week. Saturdays are just for fun. New players are always welcome. For additional information and to let us know that you plan to play so we know how many tables and sets we will need, contact Jane Flagello at drjaner@ sbcglobal.net. Happy Mahjing! MEN’S BIBLE STUDY For the last few months, the Ford’s Colony Men’s Bible Study has been studying Paul’s Romans letter. Up until now we have been in the first 11 chapters, which focus on theological themes such as righteousness, sin, grace, justification, and sanctification. The remaining chapters we will be turning to in May and June, in contrast, are more about applying Christian beliefs in day-to-day interactions. Come join us on May 12 and/or May 26, second and fourth Thursdays, at 9:30 a.m. at the S&T Club to see what Romans says about these things. For further information, call 757-903-2793 or email [email protected]. MODEL RAILROAD CLUB The next meeting of the Model Railroad Club will be Thursday, May 5, at the S&T Club. Our May meeting’s program will be a visit to Alan Balma’s S-scale layout. Whether you are an active scale modeler, rail fan, have your model trains in boxes from your last move, or are just getting started, join us! Our members are busy enhancing the layout in the Norge Depot at the library on Croaker Road, expanding the portable layouts we will set up at the Library on Illumination weekend, refining our home layouts for the November Open House, and generally futzing around with their own train sets. For more information, visit our club webpage at fchoa.org. Or contact Dean Risseeuw at 757-258-4887 or Dean. [email protected]. MONDAY MORNING BRIDGE Join us for bridge each Monday morning at the S&T Club at 9 a.m. for three hours of interesting and challenging bridge play; this is social bridge and not a class. However, players for all levels ACTIVITIES are welcome. We start play promptly at 9:15 a.m. with four rounds with six hands each round. Each round is with a different partner. Cost is only $1 with cash prizes awarded to the four highest scores each day; the person with the lowest score of the day receives his/her dollar back. Listed are the weekly hosts for May. You may contact the host for the week you desire to play to reserve a seat as the host must obtain tables of four players. If you signed up to play on an upcoming Monday and find that you cannot play, please contact the host before that Monday to cancel. For general questions about Monday morning bridge, please contact Chair, Marshall Atkins, at 757-564-4524 or [email protected] or Co-Chair, Carolyn Stowe, at 757-564-8550 or [email protected]. May 2 Carole Forsten 757-564-8935 May 9 Debbie Boggio 757-603-6719 May 16Madge Spitteler 757-784-3451 May 23Ed Bates 757-903-2740 May 30Donna Whittaker 757-585-2622 June 6 Elaine Bates 757-903-2740 Mr. Hernandez brings a wealth of marketing and membership experience from his past 20 years in the golf and hospitality industry. He is eager to share information about the multiple capital improvements to the three golf courses, the renovation and redecoration of the club house, and numerous other enhancements to the property. Many of us in Newcomers are already FCCC members and can attest to the many improvements at the country club. Come and hear about the new vision for the future of FCCC and consider how it might benefit you. FCCC has graciously offered to serve complimentary “Chef’s Choice” appetizers, wine, and beer during our initial social time, prior to the formal program. A beverage cart will also be provided with coffee, iced tea, and water. The highlight of our Newcomers Club business will be the announcement of our new slate of Officers and Board members. The Nominating Committee has been working hard, and we appreciate each new volunteer who has agreed to lead our Club during 2016-2017. Please join us for our last event for 2015-2016, our Sail into Summer Party on June 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the FCCC. Reservations can be made for $28 per person through May 26 and for $33 per person by June 1. Denise Nugent at [email protected] or Eloise Branden at eloisebranden@ gmail.com will be happy to assist you with registration. The gift baskets that are going to be raffled during the evening are going to be incredible. Maybe you will win! Contact Laura Abbene, at [email protected], to become a new member so that you can attend our year-end party. Leisa Schultz, president, will be happy to help with all of your additional questions at FordsColonyNewcomersClub@gmail. com. Join “Newcomers Club, new homes…new friends!” NEWCOMERS Ford’s Colony Country Club has invited our members for an evening presentation by Mr. Phil Hernandez, director of membership, on Friday, May 20, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. ClubCorp, the new owner of FCCC since June 2015, provides 54 holes of golf, dining, and social benefits to residents and non-residents of Ford’s Colony who become members. One of the great advantages that ClubCorp offers to their membership is special access to over 200 premier ClubCorp country clubs, golf clubs, and dining establishments at sports and business clubs in the United States through the O.N.E. Network. Many of our friends in FC have already had the pleasure of traveling to other properties within this extensive system, where it is possible to enjoy complimentary golf or dining privileges and additional travel-related bonuses. Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 45 ACTIVITIES NEW RESIDENT WELCOME COMMITTEE The goal of Ford’s Colony New Resident Welcome Committee is to welcome all new residents to the Ford’s Colony community. Our volunteers visit new residents and give them a packet of information on what is available within Ford’s Colony as well as the greater Williamsburg area. Our sole purpose is to let new residents know about the many activities, clubs, and non-profit organizations that are available to them. If you are a new resident who has not been contacted yet, please contact one of our co-chairs at Janet Joyce at Joyce. [email protected] or Pat Giles at [email protected] PICKLEBALL Spring is in the air, and our pickleball group is having a great time. You don’t need to be in top physical shape to play; just come and learn a new sport, or if you’ve played before, please come join us. Most of the group has learned pickleball in Virginia, so although competitive, we’re not experts. We just want to enjoy the beautiful weather and great camaraderie. In May, we’ll be playing at the S & T Club starting at 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Please be sure to contact POCs at the bottom of the article to get on the pickleball distribution list. You will see an email from us on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays asking who is interested in playing the next day. We keep all informed by asking that you reply to all on your response. We welcome new members. Feel free to stop by and watch or join us for a game. It’s great exercise, a good way to make new friends, and enjoy some time out in the fresh air. POCs–Beverly Thomas (lead) at [email protected] or 215-3509762 or Roger Allen at rogercallen@ yahoo.com or 757-229-2271 or Steve Maurer at [email protected] or 757-572-1581. 46 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg PILATES CLUB The Pilates Club meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:15 a.m. at the CSB Exercise Studio. Contact Missy at [email protected] with any questions. PILATES FUSION FOR GOLFERS By combining Pilates and Yoga, our focus is to improve balance, flexibility, and core strength for all levels of fitness, keeping in mind the physical demands of playing golf. We meet Mondays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. at the CSB Exercise Studio. Contact Linda Burke at 757564-0169 with any questions. PINOCHLE CLUB Do you like playing cards? Do you like to socialize and meet new people? Why not join us for a few rounds of pinochle? Whether or not you are an old hand or just learning we would love for you to join us. We play double deck pinochle every Thursday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the S&T Club. We will be playing May 5, 12, 19, and 26 if you would like to get to know us. The rules have never changed but a set of rules is available to refresh old minds if you would like. If you would like to know more about the Pinochle Club or would like to try us out, contact Bill Loscalzo by using the Resident’s directory at fchoa.org . Please let us know in advance so we can reserve a seat at one of the tables. members of an interest group that has grown and evolved into an “official” Ford’s Colony club. Effective June 1, we will be known as the Ford’s Colony Model Sailing Club, and we invite interested residents to add to our current membership of 23 skippers. Here are the particulars: NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! We race only Dragon Force RG65 one-design boats, dragonforce65.com/, because: They are very well-designed to sail easily in very light air and up to 15 knots of wind. They are mostly ready to sail and very affordable (about $175) from Joysway at joysway-hobby.com/ product/item/pid/112 with everything needed, including the radio. They fit easily in the back seat of your car for easy transport. Not sure about this? Before you make a decision, come join us for a test sail of one of our boats on any Wednesday or Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Any of our members are happy to assist and answer your questions. We have a feeling you’ll be hooked as soon as you feel the wind in your sails! RADIO CONTROL MODEL SAILBOAT RACING GROUP Ford’s Colony residents who drive past the pond on Williamsburg West Drive on Wednesday and Saturday mornings have probably noticed several colorful radio-controlled model sailboats racing along the water. These belong to proud Photos by Stan Williams ACTIVITIES ROUND ROBIN BRIDGE The Round Robin Bridge Group meets at the S&T club at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. We play five rounds of four hands for a total of 20 hands of casual “Chicago-scoring” bridge each month. The date for May is Thursday, May 12. If you have any questions, please contact Rich Plate at 757-345-2438 or [email protected]. The year-end banquet will be held at the Ford’s Colony Country Club on Wednesday, June 29. Cocktail time (cash bar) begins at 6 p.m. A buffet dinner, which includes coffee, tea, and dessert, will be served at 6:30 p.m.. The cost is $26 per person. Payment may be on your member account, or by check to the Ford’s Colony Country Club. Maxine and Ken Cunningham and Carolyn Irvine are the hosts for May. We look forward to seeing everyone on May 12. FORD’S COLONY SOFTBALL LEAGUE The Ford’s Colony Softball Club opened its 2016 season on April 9. Despite the high winds and occasional hail, the record number of players enjoyed a fun-filled opening day. ing sessions during the pre-season and throughout the season. New players are always welcome. Please contact Joe DiNuzzo at [email protected] for more information and to sign up. SOLITAIRES SILVER SNEAKERS® Silver Sneakers® is designed to improve well-being through fitness education involving strength training, balance, and flexibility. The goal is to improve physical and mental health, minimize age-related physical degeneration as well as improving cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, agility, balance and coordination. Exercises are performed while either seated on a chair or standing. Weights, stretch bands, and a ball are provided. Participants must wear sneakers and clothing appropriate for exercising. Also, bring bottle of water to drink throughout the session. Our group meets at the CSB Exercise Studio at 11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, for approximately one hour and is open to both men and women. Our certified instructor is Sonya Thomas (CardioFit, Muscular Strength, Range of Motion and First Aid CPR AED). Contact Sonya at 757-254-4917 to register for the class. For general information, please contact Harlene Barton at 757-259-0424 or [email protected]. Photos by Tommy Michaels. Our spring season is underway. Come join us! Ford’s Colony Softball is a slowpitch, recreational softball group, consisting of men and women over 40. Guest players under 40 also are welcome. We play one pick-up game per week, Saturday mornings, on the field at the Westbury Park recreational area. Also, this year we plan to add an evening game every other week. Our split season goes from April through June and again from September through November. We also have practice/train- Solitaires is Ford’s Colony’s social group for anyone who is single or single again. Members can participate in a variety of social activities that are organized monthly. New members are welcome to join anytime during the year. Our first outing for the month is May 6 and features a trip on one of Yorktown Sailing Charter’s Yankee schooners. Our afternoon sightseeing trip along the scenic and historic York River will be followed by dinner at the Riverwalk. Our monthly social dinner will be held Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at the FCCC. Please contact Joan Emerson at 757-229-4703 or joan.emerson@yahoo. com by Sunday, May 15, if you plan to attend. Be sure to mark your calendars for our Start of Summer Patio Party on Wednesday, June 8, at 6 p.m. at the S&T Club. This BYOB evening will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss this chance to welcome the start of the summer with the company of friends old and new. More information will be sent out to members as it becomes available. If you would like to find out more information on Solitaires, contact Roy Rolph at 757-258-9016, Harold Hall at 757-345-5726, or Janice Svendsen at 757-258-0244. Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 47 ACTIVITIES SWIM TEAM Join the fun this summer on the Ford’s Colony Killer Whales Swim Team! Registration for the Killer Whales is Sunday, May 1, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the S&T Club. Dinner is provided for the whole family when you register your kids. Come hang out with teammates and friends, meet your new coaches, buy team suits and merchandise, and get excited about the summer swim season ahead. It’s going to be a blast! If you missed registration, it’s not too late to join the team. Visit fordscolonyswimteam.teamapp.com to find registration forms. Contact Kelly Arne at [email protected] for more information about the season or to register for the team. GO KILLER WHALES!!! TAI CHI The Ford’s Colony Tai Chi Club has completed the Spring Semester Part I, which ran from Wednesday, January 6, to Wednesday, March 9, and focused on the Yang Style 40 Form, first 20 movements. We are now in the Spring Semester Part II, which runs from Wednesday, March 16, to Wednesday, May 18, and focuses on the Yang Style 40 Form, the second 20 movements, Movements 21 to 40. The Instructor for both the Spring Semester Parts I and II is Stan Rockwell at 757-206-5483. The Tai Chi Spring Semester Parts I and II will be followed by a summer break from Wednesday, May 25, to Wednesday, June 29. The Tai Chi Club’s Fall Semester will be in two parts, Part I and Part II, running from Wednesday, July 6, to Wednesday, November 16. The Fall Semester Part I will be further broken into two portions, running from Wednesday, July 6, to Wednesday, September 7. Part I Portion One will run for five weeks from Wednesday, July 6, to Wednesday, August 3, and will focus on five sessions of breathing exercises, Chi Kung. Part I Portion Two will run for five weeks from Wednesday, August 10, to Wednesday, September 7, 48 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg and will focus on the first portion of Tai Chi Sun Style. The Fall Semester Part II will run for ten weeks from Wednesday, September 14, to Wednesday, November 16, and will focus on the remainder of the Tai Chi Sun Style. A winter break from Wednesday, November 23, to Wednesday, December 28, will conclude Tai Chi for 2016. All Tai Chi instruction is conducted at the CSB Exercise Studio on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30/6 p.m. Each Tai Chi instruction includes all or part of: Tai Chi breathing drills; Tai Chi walking, balance, movement drills, and specific form movements, Yang or Sun style. Current Tai Chi members, interested FC residents, and interested non-FC residents are all invited to participate. Tai Chi is offered at a minimum cost. Questions: Elmer May, President, at 757-259-9905; Linda Thomson, V.P.,at 757-229-3195; Susan Deane, Treasurer, at 757-849-2404. TENNIS CLUB Ladies Interclub Tennis is in full swing on Wednesdays until May 18 with a rain date of May 25. Matches are held each week with participants from Kingsmill, Two Rivers, McCormack Nagelsen Tennis Center (MNTC), and Ford’s Colony. Pam Neuhaus is coordinating this activity and may be contacted at 757-903-4163 or [email protected] for more information. followed by a delicious catered lunch under the Pavilion located next to the Westbury Park pool. The cost is $13, made payable to Maureen Costantino, 109 Dunes. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, June 15. Please contact Mo Costantino at [email protected] or 757345-3179. All players are asked to be at the Westbury courts by 8:30 a.m. so that they may get their court assignments and be ready to begin warming up at 8:45 a.m. Play will end at about 11 a.m. The dates for the Men’s Tennis Socials are now set for May 23, July 11, and September 12. Details will follow later in Tennis Tidings as the May date approaches. Contact Mike Harbin at [email protected] for more information and mark your calendars! If you have not paid your dues, please send your check for $12 made out to FCTC to our Membership Director, Bob Cleveland, 131 Royal Sydney. Dues were due by the end of April. Include your current email address and address on the check. Only dues-paying members of the FCTC are eligible to participate in FCTC sponsored activities. If you have any questions about membership, please contact Bob at [email protected]. Our Tennis Club President, Nancy Marsh, offered to do a “no-rain dance” after our Facilities Director, Tom Duke, mentioned we needed five days of little or no rain to finish the renovation of the Westbury Park Courts. Tom did his own dance too! Below is a picture of the courts on April 8 with the 160 tons of new Hartrue down and the nets waiting to go up. The Tennis Club thanks the FCHOA for this renovation project. THEATRE CLUB Photo by Mary DiSalvo The Ladies Spring Tennis Social and Luncheon will be held on Friday, June 17 at Westbury Park on all six courts. Please join us for a fun morning of Round Robin tennis immediately You’ll never see another show like this. The Theatre Club brings to the May stage a variety of performers you never expected to see again. How about Frank Sinatra singing a romantic ballad, “Satchmo” Louis Armstrong playing in his dynamic trumpet style, strains of “Unchained Melody” serenaded by the Righteous Brothers, and Dean Martin with his golden oldie, “That’s Amore?” ACTIVITIES Photo by Roseanne Brennan Billy Mitchell impersonates these and many others that will come alive, stirring your favorite memories “in person.” Billy, a favorite entertainer at parties, entertainer at senior events and other special occasions has been a highly rated act for a number of years. Now it’s our turn to enjoy his routine. The show will be held at the S&T Club starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 13. Members of Theatre Club admitted free, non-members $5. Yes, June is busting out all over and that includes our end of year banquet on Friday, June 10. Watch for more information coming. TRAILBLAZERS Trailblazer outing to Zoar State Forest, October 2015. Photo by Tom Thompson Bryant Bays, Senior Area Forester, from Virginia Department of Forestry will be visiting Ford’s Colony for our May Trailblazer Club meeting on Monday, May 9, at 7 p.m. in the S&T Club to discuss forestry and Virginia State Forests. Virginia’s forests are a constantly changing renewable resource that require various management techniques to survive the health and invasive species threats present today. Virginia State Forests are a small collection of properties statewide that the Department manages for multiple benefits including sustained yield of timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, water quality, and aesthetics. Bryant will present the various management practices occurring on local State Forests and on private lands to ensure vibrant, healthy forests are present for the future generations. We invite our Ford’s Colony neighbors to join us. Prince Butler will also outline our Spring Adventure Outings. We’ll have our usual drinks and snacks, and we’ll be collecting the annual $5 dues from our members. Again, we remind you that you don’t have to belong to Trailblazers to come to our meetings, so please accept our invitation and join us for what promises to be a memorable and exciting evening. basketball players. Head coach Tony Shaver lauded the players citing tremendous growth in team play and outstanding achievement during their 4 years playing Tribe Basketball. It was a great night with Coach Shaver highlighting the 3 straight season 20-game wins put up by the Tribe, a record. Additionally, Omar Pruitt took first team All CAA honors along with third place in total season CAA scoring. David Cohn was our assist leader, and Greg Malinowski was recognized as the Tribe’s sixth man award winner. Paul Rowley was the Most Improved Tribe player. WATER AEROBICS Want to get in shape while having fun? Come and join Water Aerobics. We will resume our Summer Session starting on Wednesday, June 1. Our sessions run from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the S&T Club pool. While we meet daily, most folks choose either Monday-WednesdayFriday or Tuesday -Thursday sessions. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions are faster paced concentrating on aerobic exercises; whereas the Tuesday and Thursday sessions concentrate on range of motion, stretching, and personal balance. There are no dues or signups. HOA requires that a Wavier, available poolside, must be signed before participation. Contact Ron or Jan Pohl at [email protected] if you have questions. WILLIAM & MARY FAN CLUB Photo by Lee Van Voorhees YOUR SEAT IS GOING TO CHANGE! Progress has been painfully slow with Zable Stadium’s new seating allocation. Loyalty points, accumulated according to your donation status to the Tribe Club, determine when you have the opportunity to choose your new seating location. Obviously, the more money you have donated over the years, the better your chances of getting the seat of your choice. The new upper deck on the west side, which contains new suites, restrooms, press areas, and concession areas will have premium, higher-priced seats, along with bleacher-back good seating as well. The area in which you’re familiar will have roomier, more comfortable seating, but less seats. Hand rails will be in place to help folks get safely to their seats. Season ticket holders should have heard by now the time and place of their “seating meeting.” At the Awards Banquet, held at Two Rivers Country Club on April 8, the two graduating seniors announced to the packed house that they will be continuing their basketball careers playing overseas as professional Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 49 ACTIVITIES WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY The Women’s Bible Study meets Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the S&T Club, September through the first week in May. All Ford’s Colony women are welcomed here! Our last time together for this school year is May 3, when we will hear a summary of the entire year and enjoy a brunch together. If you have ever wondered about what the Bible Study is like, this is a great time to visit. We will begin again in mid-September. Put Tuesday mornings on your calendar so you will be available to be with us then. This past year we have studied the life and faith of 29 different people from both the Old and New Testaments. Some of them are: Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Moses, Joshua, Samuel, David, Benjamin, Isaiah, Daniel 50 | Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg the Gospel writers, Peter, Saul/Paul, Timothy, James and Jude. Their walks of faith have been a great encouragement to us, as women today. We are so thankful to each of the teachers, of which there are eight, for the study and presentation they prepare. The curriculum is always relevant, applicable, and appropriate for any woman, even if she has never opened a Bible or she spent many years in Bible Studies. There is no homework and each lesson stands on its own. Time spent together at the Bible Study allows us an opportunity to reconnect with the new friends we are making and time for teaching and to discuss and process the information we’ve been given. There is no pressure to participate in the discussion. For more information, please contact Stephi at 757-291-4888 or stephif1@ cox.net. WOODWORKERS During our April meeting, the FC Woodworkers traveled to Roger Hall’s shop. There he demonstrated how to carve a shell and a number of other woodworking skills. During our May meeting one of our members will demonstrate how to make a jig to surface a slab of wood. Several examples will be shown. Handling large wood slabs is key to being able to build tables and other larger objects directly from beautifully figured wood. Anyone wanting to join the FC Woodworkers’ club should email Ralph Spohn at [email protected]. YOGA The Ford’s Colony Yoga group meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:15-10:30 a.m. These classes are held in the CSB Exercise Studio. On Tuesdays, we often go for coffee after class. In May we will have all of our classes. Yoga is for every body and everybody. In our classes we learn how to combine our own stretch and strength to optimize poses/postures. What we learn in class we can take with us to practice at home, on the court/course, or on vacation. If you would like to learn some helpful ideas for your wellness, come join us for a few classes or more. Inquiries? Contact Tricia at [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS HOUSEHOLD RENTAL TV, Basket and Espresso Machine - Priced individually Marriott SurfWatch Hilton Head, SC - $1,450 per week RCA TV/VCR/DVD - 29"x19"x26" with stand - $25 Nantucket Lightship Basket - Oval, with scrimshaw; made on the Straight Warf by G Brown, 1977 - $150 Espresso Machine - $25 Please Call: 757-258-9767 100% Wool Aubusson Oriental Rug - $500 Available October 22-29, 2016. On the beach, fully furnished, 2BR, 2 bath, 3 heated pools, beach bar. All the amenities, great restaurants and golf galore in the area. 3 ClubCorp courses on the island. Please Call: 703-554-5756 or 757-564-1747 Excellent condition. Hand knotted. Pattern is “Pratap”. Pale green, cream and muted rose border. Actual dimensions: 7'10" by 9'10". Rug professionally cleaned in Feb.'16. Non-smoking home. Please Call: 978-808-9508 2 Bedroom and 2 Bath Townhome - $1,650 Vintage Silver Items - Negotiable Sarasota, Florida 2016-2017 (July-Dec 2016) (Jan-March 2017) Completely furnished, beautiful water-view, two heated pools, tennis, walk to Siesta Key Beach, restaurants. Please Call: 941-400-4808 Various silver serving pieces (i.e., chafing dish, trays, etc.). Please Call: 757-565-1739 Hancock and Moore Blue Leather Sofa - $550 80" (6' 8") wide x 33" tall x 3' deep. Very fine condition, downsizing. Please Call: 757-871-2200 Genuine Top Grain Leather Sofa by Emerson Hickory, NC - $350 The size is 5' 8", 31" tall and 3' ft. deep Please Call: 757-871-2200 Winston Patio Dining Set - Sea Sling Collection - $550 for set 63" table, 6 chairs (2 with swivel) lightly used and in very good condition. Please Call: 757-345-6364 or Email: cindiehermes@ gmail.com 14 Victorian Brass Plated Decorative Floor Register Vents - $255 For an opening of 4" X 12". All are in excellent condition. Made in the U.S.A. There is a damper box to control air flow. Please Call: 215-378-9030 LAWN & GARDEN John Deere Rider Mower LA 115, bought 2008 - $650 All maintenance performed, purchased at $1,631 from James River Equipment, grass collection bag at $300 included, Briggs & Stratton engine used 100 hours. Excellent condition. Please Call: 757-565-5487 MISCELLANEOUS End unit, great views of golf and water. On the 16th hole of the Marsh Hawk. Please Email: [email protected] 2 Bed/2 Bath Condo SERVICES Driving Services Semi-retired Ford’s Colony resident is available to drive you anywhere you need to go! Fully insured, excellent driving record, reasonable rates, clean car, references on request. Call or email to discuss your needs. Please Call: 757-564-3336 or Email: [email protected] Dog Walking services I live in Ford's Colony and love dogs & walking. I'm available 7 days a week. What a great time to golf, take day trips or just have your BFF get his daily exercise. I can also help with your needs such as feedings & letting out. Please Call: 757-235-2694 or Email: [email protected] TOOLS Vintage shopsmith - $350 or best offer Mid 1960 vintage shopsmith, table saw, drill press, lathe, disc sander, and horizontal drill. Comes with additional accessories. New motor with minimum use. Please Email: [email protected] Werner 12' Fiberglass Ladder - $125 Powermatic 64a Table Saw with Mobile Base - $750 Includes: attached bench dog router table extension, DW 625 variable speed router, dust collection system. Also numerous router bits, raised panel kit and dado blades. Please Call: 214-543-4854 or Email: [email protected] VEHICLE 2006 350Z NISSAN Tour Coupe - $16,000 Mileage 18K, Exterior Color: Merlot, Interior: Charcoal Grey, Leather Seats, 6 Cyl. 300 HP Auto-manual, Rear Spoiler, Bose Audio, A/C. Garaged. One owner. Nissan certified and serviced March 2016. Excellent Condition. Please Call: 757-509-9199 2005 Porsche Boxster - $23,000 Carmon red metallic, Sand beige interior with a cocoa top. Power leather seats, sound package plus, automatic climate control. Original owner, 49,000 miles, garage kept, never been out in winter. All service records and original manuals, all OEM parts and equipment. Please Call or Text: 908-672-2706 WANTED Used or not working computer My Grandson needs an old or not working computer for a computer repair class he is taking at the community college. If you can donate one, please call me and I will pick it up. Please Call: 757-903-3078 denotes photos of the item are available at fchoa.org To submit your classified ad, please go to fchoa. org and click on “Classifieds” and then click on “Submit your Classified Ad,” fill in the appropriate information. Ads must be 40 words or less. Two items may be featured. Classified ads are free to FC residents. There is a $20 fee for non-residents. All classified ads also appear on the fchoa.org website. All ads must be received by the 15th of each month for the following month. Printed ads are based on space availability. Very good condition. 300 lb. Load Capacity; NonSlip Treads; Type IA Duty Rating; Weight: 48 lbs. Please Call: 757-258-8991 Bushnell Voyager SkyTour Telescope - $125 Like New Condition. 900 x 114mm Reflector Telescope Three 1.25-inch eyepieces (4mm, 8mm, and 12.5mm) Includes Barlow Lens for additional magnification. Excellent beginners telescope. Please Call: 757-258-8991 Cat looking for a new family My cat is around 8 months, litter trained, spayed and microchipped, needing a loving forever home. She is amazingly kind and very, very loving a total lap cat and great with kids too. Due to my husband's asthma and allergies we must find her a loving home. Please Call: 757-272-7476 Haier 1/2 Barrel Beer Tapper - $375 Kegerator, plus two CO2 containers. Works extremely well. Please Call: 757-784-8253 RECREATIONAL /SPORTS 2009 Jayco Jayflight 25 BHS Camper - $10,500 Gently used, clean, dry, one owner, all manuals, hitch. Ready to camp!!! (on premises) Please Call: 804-815-227 Talk of the Colony, May 2016 | 51 Live vibrantly in a beautifully crafted home or apartment in one of our six distinct neighborhoods. Enjoy an all-inclusive resort lifestyle that emphasizes choice, convenience and comfort, including a plan for future care should it ever be needed. Your Life. Your Style. Your Plan. The Freedom to Choose. Best yet, Williamsburg Landing is the only Continuing Care Retirement Community in the Hampton Roads area to earn distinguished accreditation – regarded as the mark of exceptional quality. Tour the recently renovated Manor House apartments and receive a complimentary dinner for two! Call today! 757-634-3956 w w w. W i l l i a m s b u r g L a n d i n g . c o m 5700 Williamsburg Landing Drive | Williamsburg, VA 23185 IS THERE A PROBLEM? 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