Thank you to everyone who joined us for Moonlight & Magic on Saturday, October 17! The Clubhouse was transformed for an evening of Halloween fun, with great costumes, music, dancing and plenty of spooky atmosphere.

A special thank you to Mercedes Odegard for her work planning and coordinating Moonlight & Magic, as well as to everyone who helped with the event and contributed to making the evening a success.

And, of course, thank you to everyone who came dressed for the occasion! There were some fantastic costumes this year and plenty of creativity on display.

Costume Contest Winners

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

• Best Overall Costume: Gilligan’s Island — D’Amicone family & friends
• Best Couple or Duo: Willy Wonka & Oompa Loompa — Doug & Alex McGilbra
• Most Creative Costume: Hitchcock’s The Birds — Jack & Marcia McMurphy
• Best Transformation: Dark Reaper — Jen Addair
• People’s Choice: Little Red Riding Hood — Jeff Morris

Share Your Photos!

We’re putting together a photo album from Moonlight & Magic and already have some great shots from the evening, but we’d love to add yours! If you captured photos of the costumes, decorations, dancing or other fun throughout the night, please send them our way so we can include them in the album.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make Moonlight & Magic such a fun addition to our 60th anniversary year!

This will be the final Regular Meeting of 2026, so members are encouraged to make an effort to attend.

Mark began working for the Association on April 30, 1984. By the time he officially clocks out for the last time on December 31, 2026, he will have given the RRA 42 years, 8 months and 1 day of service. An incredible 15,585 days, or 2,226 weeks.

To put that in perspective, when Mark started, a gallon of regular gas averaged about $1.13, a First-Class stamp cost 20 cents, Police Academy was at the top of the weekend box office, and there were no smartphones, Google or even the World Wide Web. A lot has changed since 1984, but through it all, Mark has been a familiar and dependable presence at the RRA.

Over more than four decades, Mark has played an important role in maintaining and improving Association property throughout Roaming Shores, helping keep our facilities, grounds and infrastructure in good working order through every season.

Forty-two years with one organization is a remarkable accomplishment, and Mark leaves behind a legacy that can be seen throughout the community. The Clubhouse, our amenities and RRA are better because of his many years of hard work and dedication.

Beginning January 1, Mark’s new assignment is a well-earned one: enjoy retirement, spend more time with family and friends, and maybe get in a little more hunting without having to submit a vacation request first!

Congratulations, Mark, and thank you for 42 incredible years of service to the RRA and the Roaming Shores community!

From the Office: Official Fall starts Tuesday, September 22nd. With that we would like to try out our New and Improved in person member service hours. Typical of this time of year we do not have much foot traffic but when we do it seems to be when we first open or at the end of the day. Starting next week our Fall/Winter Member Service Hours will be Monday 9-1 and Friday 1-5. Let’s give it a try!

The office is staffed Monday-Friday 8-4 for online services and other administrative duties.

The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Roaming Shores Polling Location

While the RRA Clubhouse has traditionally served as a polling location, voters should be aware that the polling location for Roaming Shores for the remainder of 2026 will be:

Roaming Shores Village Hall
2500 Hayford Road
Roaming Shores, OH 44084

Please keep this change in mind when making your Election Day plans and do not assume your polling location is the Clubhouse.

On Election Day, voters must vote at the polling location assigned to their current registered address.

Confirm Your Polling Location Before You Go

Members are encouraged to verify their assigned polling location before Election Day. The Ashtabula County Board of Elections provides an online search that allows voters to look up their polling location by street address.

Look Up Your Polling Location by Address

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls Open: 6:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Roaming Shores Polling Location: Village Hall, 2500 Hayford Road

As twilight settles over the lake, an evening of Moonlight & Magic awaits…

The pleasure of your company is requested for Moonlight & Magic—RomeRock Association’s Halloween Celebration, an elegant evening created especially for members of our community ages 21 and older.

For one enchanted night, the RRA Clubhouse will be transformed by candlelight, music and a touch of mystery. Guests may enjoy dancing, light refreshments, a generous grazing table and costume awards throughout the evening.

Admission is complimentary for RRA members.

• Saturday, October 17
• 6:30–11:00 PM
• RRA Clubhouse
• BYOB
• Ages 21 and Older

Guests are encouraged to arrive in costume—whether elegant, mysterious, frightening or fanciful—but costumes are certainly not required. Come dressed as elaborately or simply as you wish. Your presence is what matters most.

Kindly RSVP so that we may prepare sufficient seating and refreshments for all who attend by clicking the link below.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/805ztbnbLt

Make your arrangements and join us for an evening unlike any other at the clubhouse. Additional Guests of Members may begin RSVPing on September 26.

One Lake. One Community. One Unforgettable Night.

For more information about the Roaming Shores Game Club, sign up for communications on the TeamReach app using group code RSGC2026. FAQs When are Game Nights?
The second and fourth Tuesdays during the months of September through April.

Who may attend?
Adults over the age of 18 who are active RRA members and their guests as permitted by the association rules.

Is there any cost?
No! Game Nights are free and there is no club requirement other than being an active RRA member.

Are food and drinks permitted?
Yes, you may bring beverages and snacks for yourself or to share. Remember everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves.

What games will be played?
That’s up to the players in attendance. Several tables with a variety of games will be set up and you can pick what you want to play and with whom. Players are encouraged to bring friends, mingle, learn new games, or play their old favorites.

Are all gaming supplies provided?
Yes and no. Several games will be available, but players are encouraged to bring anything they want to play, teach or donate.

What if I don’t know how to play?
Most of the games are common and basic, but you might want to try something new. Experienced players are encouraged to introduce new games and help those interested in learning them.

What if I’m not interested in the games that are available?
Bring your personal favorite and make some new friends to join you playing it!

Are children permitted?
Only adults are permitted in the clubhouse for these Game Nights.

Will there be any gaming events for families, teens, children or seniors?
That’s up to our RRA members. Club organizers will be happy to assist new volunteers in organizing events aimed at including more participants.

This year’s Rib Fest featured 11 competing chefs and teams, each serving up their own take on the best ribs in Roaming Shores. Dinner guests received six tasting tickets and had the difficult task of sampling their favorites before casting their ballots for the People’s Choice Award.

A big thank you goes to all of this year’s competitors:

1. Dave Hughes
2. Howard Tuttle
3. Dave Page – Relay’s Ribs
4. Justin Gingerich & Dillon Wachob
5. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Oboczky
6. Ken Drummond – Mission Imporkable
7. Tyler Starcher
8. Linda Greybar – Bad to the Bone
9. Kurt Gabram & John Thome – K & J’s Bourbon & BBQ
10. Kevin George
11. Roger Gingerich – Juicy Bonez

2026 Rib Fest Chefs

After the ballots were counted, Dave Hughes (Chef #1) and Justin Gingerich & Dillon Wachob (Chef Team #4) tied for 3rd Place. Tyler Starcher (Chef #7) took 2nd Place, and the 2026 Rib Fest 1st Place People’s Choice Award went to Howard Tuttle (Chef #2)!

Howard is no stranger to the top spot, he was also voted the People’s Choice winner at the STARS Club’s last rib competition in 2024. Congratulations, Howard, on defending your title!

There was plenty happening beyond the rib competition, too. Throughout the evening, guests supported the STARS Club through a basket raffle, 50/50 drawing, and Half Pig Raffle, with proceeds helping fund our community fireworks.

A special thank you goes to our 50/50 winner, who graciously donated the entire prize back to the STARS Club. The winner of the Half Pig Raffle was Butch Foit. Congratulations, Butch!

Rib Fest was made possible through the hard work of the STARS Club members: Barb Buckley, Bree Hughes, Jim & Arleen Kovats, Kathy & Dale Naismith, John & Mary Lou Watt, Leeann Moses, and Jen Addair. From planning and preparation to setup, serving, raffles, and everything in between, it took a team effort to bring Rib Fest together.

The STARS Club would also like to thank our chefs for the time and effort they put into competing, everyone who donated raffle items and supplies, and, of course, everyone who purchased a dinner or raffle ticket and joined us for the evening.

Thank you for making Rib Fest a success and for continuing to support the STARS Club and the Roaming Shores fireworks. We hope everyone had as much fun tasting the ribs as our chefs had making them!

The STARS Club

We are looking for someone who will support the modernization of member access, services, and organizational processes. Review the attached job description and send your resume to wendy@roamingshores.org.