September 7, 2008

About WFA ( Windsor Forest Association)

Windsor Forest Association (WFA) is owned and supported by its members who are residents of Windsor Forest. It is a voluntary organization although membership is strong encouraged. We normally have over 70% of our neighbors as members.

The Windsor Forest Association provides homeowners with a list of amenities that makes the neighborhood unique and the envy of others.  The Association Officers and Board Members are hard working volunteers that are dedicated to the improvement and well being of Windsor Forest.  Member Benefits
Some of the benefits of being a member of the association include:
Access:  As an association member, you and your family have automatic access to the clubhouse ( small fee)  tennis courts, soccer field, basketball court, and playground.  You also receive free admission to several community-sponsored events.  Additional charges are incurred to join the pool.
Use of the recreation area including the playground, soccer field, tennis courts, clubhouse (small fee), basketball, and volleyball.
Also, the Association provides a neighborhood directory, monthly newsletters, neighborhood watch program, and social activities.
The Association also maintains the common areas which include the Recreation area and the Entrances.  (The three main entrances on Longhill, the recreation area entrance, and the Seton Hill entrance)
 Value:  WFA dues are significantly less than Association dues in other communities with similar amenities.  Financial prudence together with lots of volunteer support gives you tremendous bang for your buck.
 The Association maintains the common green areas along with the Windsor Forest Association Recreation Area.  Homeowners that join the association receive many benefits and have access to the Recreation Area.  For an additional fee Homeowner Members can join the Windsor Forest Pool.  The Windsor Forest Swim Team, known throughout the Virginia Peninsula as the Frogs is a championship team that is a source of pride with all the neighbors.
 

We are all aware that the pool and common areas, clubhouse, tennis courts, athletci field and playground add greatly to the appeal and value of the homes in our neighborhood. As property owners, we are also all aware that along with ownership come responsibilities.  The WFA was founded  to fulfill these responsibilities:
  • Management of common areas
  • Management of clubhouse
  • Maintenance of the swimming pool and adjacent areas
  • Planning and execution of social events to foster family life
  • Maintenance of high standards regarding any changes to real property within the neighborhood
  • Improvement of communication between the association and its members through monthly newsletters and the regular publication of a residents directory.
WFA Board and Committees
 
From the beginning, WFA has relied on an executive board made up of neighborhood residents who volunteer their time to fill each of the positions.  In addition to the executive board, their are additional board members in charge of each of the committees.  Click the following links to learn more:
If you would like to volunteer your time and join the board, click this link to let us know.  If you would like to simply add your name to a list of able volunteers for neighborhood projects on an “as-needed” basis, click here.
 
 
A Covenant Community
 
Since its inception, Windsor Forest has been a covenant community.  These covenants are designed to protect your interests within the community.  Regardless of what a real estate agent or seller may have told you, or whether you have seen them or not, every homeowner and resident is legally bound to abide by these covenants, so it is important to familiarize yourself with them.  The covenants are available here on the website for your review, simply click this link to see them.
 

 

 

January 25, 2010

Annual Meeting Reminder

We have had another vandalism occurrence in the Forest and I need to pass this on:

Hello all,
I just wanted to let you know that my mom and dad’s home ( The Apters, 403 Hempstead Rd )was vandalized this past Saturday night.  Portions of their fence that line the driveway were ripped out and thrown across the street.  In addition, someone cut apart a large portion of their Christmas lights and strewn them about.  I just wanted to pass this along so that you are aware.
Feel free to pass this on to anyone else.
Take care,
Robin

 

After reading about this, I would hope you want to attend our annual meeting where we will resurrect our Neighborhood Watch Program.

Officer  Alan McDowell, Jr. , CPS of the James City County Police Department: Community Services Unit, will explain the program and answer any questions you have. We have a few volunteers who have stepped up to lead but we will definitely need more assistance to make this program work. Please contact John@MrWilliamsburg.com if you are willing to assist.

Thank you to Elizabeth Friel, Dean Hovermale, Leslie & Paul  Reeser, Zuleika Hedrick, and Mary Berry ( don’t tell her husband she volunteered)  for stepping up and volunteering.

Thanks also to Susan Farr who has volunteered for our vacant Treasurer board position.

Other issues that will be  addressed at this annual meeting include :

The budget and board appointments
The possibility of NO lifeguards at the pool in 2010
Deed restrictions for a mandatory Homeowners Association
Clubhouse rental fees
Entrance repairs

We hope to see everyone there. Remember, you must be a member to vote on these issues.  You can join the Homeowners Association at the meeting if you wish.   Come to the meeting, be heard and have a vote!

For any questions call or email John Womeldorf

757 254 8136          John@MrWilliamsburg.com 

Meeting Date: January 27, 2010- Wednesday
Time:  7pm.
Where: WF Clubhouse 

January 14, 2010

Latest Issue of the Forester

Please note our Annual meeting is Wednesday January 27 @ 7:00 p.m. at the clubhouse.

January 4, 2010

House Break in Seton Hill/Windsor Forest

Mary Lyons next door to us called this evening and asked me to help spread the word that their house was broken into sometime between Tues and today (Sunday).  They are not sure how the thieves entered the house but the police have been there and dusted for prints.  A TV, PlayStation and some cash were stolen.  I only have a limited number of neighbor emails and hope that you all can spread the word. 

Stay safe!!  Laura Newton

December 11, 2009

Reminder Santa Will be here this Sunday in The Forest

 

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Ho! Ho! Ho!

Santa Claus is on his way!

Please gather your family and join us!

December 13, 2009

1pm-3pm

North Pole Clubhouse

Check List for Santa’s elves:

~~wrap child’s gift(book) and write his/her name on it
~drop gift off to 15 Somerset Court (by Dec. 11th)

~bring a Christmas treat to share

~Call Heather Moore at 229-1079 with any questions
or email her
heather@binvited.com

December 4, 2009

We need someone to head up our Neighborhood Watch Program

James City County Police will assist us in resurrecting our Neighborhood Watch Program. There is a Crime Prevention Officer assigned to our area who is more than happy to assist.  We just need one person to take this on.

What is Neighborhood Watch?

In essence, Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that stresses education and common sense .It teaches citizens how to help themselves by identifying and reporting suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. In addition, it provides citizens with the opportunity to make their neighborhoods safer and improve the quality of life. Neighborhood Watch groups typically focus on observation and awareness as a means of preventing crime and employ strategies that range from simply promoting social interaction and "watching out for each other" to active patrols by groups of citizens.

Are you with me ?

Please email or call John Womeldorf to volunteer.

757 254 8136

John@MrWilliamsburg.com

December 4, 2009

URGENT NOTICE

I just received this from Dean Hovermale who wanted to alert all neighbors:

My name is Dean Hovermale and I live at 34 Berkshire Road.  I wanted to let you know that I put in a police report on Thursday morning that my car had been stolen sometime in the middle of the night between 9:30pm and 4:20am.  It was parked at the end of my drive way next to the house with the keys in it (not a smart move on my part, but I’ve have always felt safe in the neighborhood and did not think twice about it).  What this indicates is that someone or group is walking through the neighborhood and checking for unlocked cars (or other valuables) during the night.  I would like for you, if possible, to share this information with the association and any neighbor you can so that no one else will be a victim.

November 24, 2009

Reminder-Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is on his way to the Forest this Saturday !

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Ho! Ho! Ho!

Santa Claus is on his way!

Please gather your family and join us!

December 13, 2009

1pm-3pm

North Pole Clubhouse

Check List for Santa’s elves:

~~wrap child’s gift(book) and write his/her name on it
~drop gift off to 15 Somerset Court (by Dec. 11th)

~bring a Christmas treat to share

~Call Heather Moore at 229-1079 with any questions
or email her heather@binvited.com

November 12, 2009

Grand Hallucination 2009

Come one, come all!  Begin your holiday season with fun and good cheer.  It’s time, once again, for the Windsor Forest Annual Grand Hallucination for 2009 (also appropriately known as the Grand Humiliation)!   Plan to meet at the corner of Buford and Berkshire at 7:00 PM on Friday, November 27th, 2009 to join the parade and see some spectacular holiday lighting!  Song sheets provided. 

Questions?  Call Betty Griffin at 565-0004.

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November 3, 2009

Fall Issue Forester

Sorry for the delay. Somehow the email fairies ate this one.

Here is the October issue of the Forester

Double click on this link 

October 20, 2009

Water System Outage

JCSA is  currently passing out tags to 65+ homes in Windsor Forest for a planned shutdown on Thursday 10-22-09. The tag states that water will be off from 0900 – 1700.

Because of the amount of evening work lately, we are doing this during the day so there will be staff here on Friday.

The shutdown will include all homes on Hempstead south of Whitehall Ct. to the cul de sac, Kensington Ct., Tyndal Ct. and Fenwyck Ct.

The fire hydrants at the intersections of Mayfair/Hempstead and Whitehall/Hempstead will remain in service. All other hydrants will be out of service.

The valve at Hempstead and Mayfair is broken and we can no longer isolate that segment of water main.

Keep in mind that if any of the valves associated with this shutdown do not function, then the affected areas will be larger.

Here is a map of the affected homes

Please contact JCSA for any concerns http://www.jccegov.com/jcsa/ 

757 253 6805