Pool News!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

The weather is here…time to suit up and enjoy some fun times at the pool!  Below you will find some useful information, so you know the pool hours, the dates the pools are open, and swim meet schedule.  Happy Summer!

Swim & Tennis Club pool — May 28 until September 5, the Swim & Tennis Club pool will be open from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm daily.  We plan to open the pool on weekends only during the month of September.  Hours will be announced at a later date.

Westbury Park pool — May 28 until June 20, the pool will be open ONLY on the weekends and ONLY from noon until 8:00 pm.  Starting June 20, the pool will be opened to Residents DAILY from noon until 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Friday evenings.  The pool will close Labor Day, September 5.

The Killer Whales have three (3) home swim meets scheduled for June 27, July 18, and July 25.  On those days, the Westbury Park pool will be closed. These dates will be publicized by internal (blast) emails prior to the dates to remind everyone that only the Swim & Tennis Club pool will be open that day.  On June 12, the Westbury Park pool will be closed until 4 pm.

All residents are required to sign in at each pool in order to allow us to accumulate important data on pool usage.

Questions should be directed to Chris Schwenker, Activities & Recreation Manager, at 258-4270 or cschwenker@fordscolony.com.

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Help Plan Ford’s Colony’s 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Next year, Ford’s Colony is turning 25 years old!  The FCHOA Board of Directors is interested in establishing an ad hoc committee to plan some sort of celebration for this event. 

If you enjoy planning galas, events or celebrations, please come and join this committee – we would love your input!

If you are interested in being a member of this ad hoc committee, please contact Community Services at 258-4230 or communityservices@fordscolony.com.

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Time to Register for Swim Team!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Do you have a swimmer between the ages of 5 – 18? Do they want to have some fun this summer and improve their swimming ability?  It is not too late to register for the Ford’s Colony Killer Whales Swim Team, but practices start Tuesday, May 31st so register NOW! 

Questions? Contact Debbie Ramer at 564-7796 or debbie.ramer@gmail.com

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The Aging In Place Interest Group Presentation Tonight!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

The Aging in Place Interest Group, with the Center for Excellence in Aging and Geriatric Health, is co-sponsoring a Colonial Heritage Community Foundation Series on May 12, 2011 at the Colonial Heritage Club, 6500 Arthur Hills Drive, Williamsburg from 2 to 4 P.M. This series, entitled “Brain Function and Dysfunction Across the Lifespan: Living an Optimal Life – Regardless” presents new information about the brain, featuring Scott Sautter, Ph.D., FACPN, who is a leading neuropsychologist from this area. The program is free and open to the public. See www.chcfonline.org for more information.

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Hidden Treasures Garden Tour is this Saturday!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Ford’s Colony Garden Club is hosting its Hidden Treasures Garden Tour this Saturday, May 14. Proceeds from the tour (after expenses) fund scholarships to Nature Camp for local youth.

The advanced-ticket price to visit all eight gardens is $8—that’s a mere $1 a garden. You will be treating yourself to a fun-filled spring day! It is a great way to pick up some gardening pointers and get ideas.

For advanced-price tickets, write a check to Ford’s Colony Garden Club for $8 per ticket. Note on the check that it is for Garden Tour Tickets and drop it off at John Pott guardhouse. On Saturday, pick up your pre-paid ticket, a tour map and descriptions of each featured garden between 9am-2pm at Swim & Tennis Club.

Advanced-sale tickets may also be purchased at Wednesday’s Garden Club meeting between 9 and 11am.

Day of tour ticket purchases at Swim & Tennis Club are $10 per ticket.

Please note: Saturday’s ticket purchase and pick-up times have been extended to 9am-2 pm.

The Garden Club also has raffle tickets ($3 each or 2/$5) for five themed garden baskets filled to overflowing with a delightful array of garden-related accessories and surprises.

1. Williamsburg Blue & White

2. Mother & Daughter in the Garden

3. Romantic Wine in the Garden

4. Red Cardinal Basket

5. Gardening for the Birds

Raffle basket tickets are on sale Saturday at Swim & Tennis Club or at 117 Killington, the third home on the tour where the baskets will be on display. You can specify your basket preference. The drawing will be held Saturday, and you do not need to be present to win.

We hope you can join us for this fun event and support the Nature Camp scholarships.

Questions should be directed to Charlene Zolad at 259-2125 or zoladch@cox.net.

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Spots Still Available for Beginner’s Golf Program!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

It is not too late to reserve your spot for Beginner’s Golf Lessons!!

All classes run for 8 weeks long, start at 4pm, and the cost is $150.

Women’s classes still have spots available on Monday and Wednesday.  In addition, two spots remain in the men’s Tuesday class. 

Interested in signing up? Call or email Gary Honeycutt beFORE it is too late!!!  258-4345, garyh@fordscolony.com

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Got Tickets?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Get your tickets for the Ford’s Colony Eight Home Garden Tour!  Advance purchase tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, April 13th at the Garden Club Meeting.  Can’t make it to the meeting?  Simply leave a check at the John Pott Gate made out to “Garden Club Tour” and pick them up the morning of the tour at the Swim & Tennis Club!  Tickets purchased in advance will go for $8 each.  

Tickets will still be available for purchase on the day of the tour (May 14th) at the Swim and Tennis Club between the hours of 9am-noon, but you will pay a slightly higher price of $10.

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