Stroll Ford's Colony

06/21/2024

06/12/2024

Meet Leo LaRue. This special therapy dog provides comfort and companionship wherever he goes. His story is found on page 24 of the July issue of Stroll Ford's Colony.

06/07/2024

D.J. Montague Elementary opened its doors in 1989. Thirty-five years later, the playground is in much need of improvements and upgrades for the 500 students who use it on a daily basis. Some Ford's Colony moms have set out to make recess a bit more magical for the students. In April, they launched a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising enough funds to improve the playground by the start of the 2024-2025 school year. With the funds raised so far, and a bit of elbow grease, they were able to brighten up the old sidewalks with a colorful playscape. It’s a good start to making the playground a bit more cheerful, but these moms are determined to find funding for new equipment, including a gaga
ball pit, which will create a new experience for the students.
The price tag for a Gaga Ball Pit, including installation, is around $3,000. “That improvement alone would be a fantastic start and would bring new excitement to recess for the kids,” says Holly White, who is spearheading the efforts.
Will you consider a gift to fund playground improvements that will have a meaningful impact for years? Gifts can be made directly through the GoFundMe page:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/colony-kids-fundraiser-dj-montague-playground.

06/06/2024

Looking for an exceptional dentist in Williamsburg? Look no further than Norge Dental Center. Read about Dr. Timothy Johnstns booming practice in the June issue of Stroll Ford's Colony.

06/04/2024

Congratulations to the Ford's Colony 2024 high school grads! These students have a bright future ahead! Read about their accomplishments and future plans in the June issue of Stroll Ford's Colony

06/03/2024

Planning a trip to London this summer? Ford's Colony resident Claire Di Maio spent a year in London and shares her 5 favorite places in London to visit. Check them out in the June issue of Stroll Ford's Colony!

05/25/2024

This May marks our 10th year in print!
We were thrilled to catch up with the Crayosky family, 10 years following their cover story in our inaugural issue!
2024 photo by Murawski Photography
2014 cover photo by Corey Miller

06/09/2023

09/19/2022

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committing to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

You can join us at our local event or Walk From Home in your own neighborhood. All local events will implement safety protocols including physical distancing, contactless registration, hand sanitizing stations, and more. Per CDC guidelines, we ask that all attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear a mask when in a crowded area. Masks will be available on site.

For more information, please visit alz.org/walk.

09/19/2022

We had a great time networking this morning at with some of the awesome sponsors who make Stroll Ford's Colony possible! They also brought numerous items for us to take to FISH, including food and toiletry items and clothing.

Pictured L to R:
Austin Westbury of Spectrum Paint,
Iris Wright of Caring Hearts Telecare,
Rachelle Stannard of Budget Blinds of Williamsburg,
Cheri Mulhare, Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty, and
Mike and Stephanie Hurst of Chase Roofing Williamsburg.

09/02/2022

07/07/2022

Ford’s Colony Garden Club installed their newly elected Executive Board at their annual Spring Luncheon held at Ford’s Colony Country Club yesterday. Pictured from left are Barbara Piatt (Treasurer), Margie Lynch (Co-President), JoAnn Giesen (Co-President) and Eloise Branden (Secretary).

The Garden Club is on hiatus during July. However, the Board is working hard to prepare for another successful year. The club meets September-June at the S&T Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 9 AM for a social half hour followed by our meeting and an informative program.

Further information about us can be found on the Garden Club’s webpage on the fchoa website and in the Activities section of Talk of the Colony. For more information or to join: [email protected]

Enjoy your summer gardening!

06/27/2022

We have some exciting news!
Colony Life is now Stroll Ford's Colony. When you open the mailbox this July, we hope you enjoy your new and beautifully-designed private neighborhood publication.

We'll continue to deliver neighborhood connections to Ford's Colony residents with your stories, photos, and happenings you’ve come to expect and enjoy.

I hope you’ll join us in celebrating this rebrand as we Stroll through summer!

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