Join us June 13th and 14th as Roaming Rock Shores continues its Rockin’ 60th Summer Celebration with a fun-filled Founding Weekend honoring 60 years of Lake Roaming Rock! This exciting weekend will feature live entertainment, family activities, food trucks, water ski shows, and much more at Beach 1 and the Clubhouse area.

Saturday, June 13th

The weekend kicks off Saturday morning at 10:00 AM with the Kids Fishing Tournament at Beach 1. Young anglers will compete for bragging rights, with the child catching the biggest fish winning a $25 prize.

Beginning at Noon, food trucks will be serving throughout the day, including Blowing Smoke BBQ, Emergency Meatballs, and Willy Nilly’s Pizza.

The excitement continues with two Water Ski Shows presented at 2:00 PM and again at 5:00 PM. These performances are sure to be a crowd favorite!

At 6:00 PM, wrap up the evening with a live concert by Thunder Creek. The band will perform classic rock and rock hits as members and guests gather lakeside to celebrate the founding of our community.

Sunday, June 14th – Family & Kids Day

Sunday’s activities are centered around family fun and children’s entertainment.

The day begins at 10:00 AM with Beach Yoga for Kids & Parents, offering a relaxing and fun way to start the morning together by the lake.

At 11:00 AM, Kids Activities will begin and include:

• Obstacle Course
• Kids Games
• Face Painting
• Bounce House
• Rock Creek Library activities

Lunch will begin at Noon with hotdogs and burgers served by the STARS Club, Polar Bear Club, and the Roaming Shores Police Department.

Also at Noon, the Fro Yo Food Truck will arrive, with a free item available for the first 100 kids.

At 1:00 PM, enjoy a performance by Danimal the Balloon Blowing Clown, followed by Jungle Terry at 3:00 PM with exciting animal encounters and educational entertainment for the whole family.

We hope you’ll join us for this special weekend as we celebrate 60 years of memories, community, and fun at Lake Roaming Rock!

Sixty years ago the Greater Cleveland Area enjoyed two daily newspapers.  The Cleveland Plain Dealer was the morning paper, and the Cleveland Press the afternoon paper.  In an era before the Internet and instant delivery of news electronically, the Press enjoyed a circulation of over 400,000 subscribers.  Each paper featured a robust section containing real estate advertisements and every week published a special Homes insert.

Don Reiss, a graduate of Cleveland’s Cooper School of Art, worked the Classified Advertisement division of the Cleveland Press beginning in 1952.  Because of his sales experience and artistic expertise, Don could both sell and design promotional ads.  Enter the development of Roaming Shores in 1966.  Don called the developers, made an appointment to sell advertising, and visited the future Roaming Shores just after the trees had been cut down and the construction of the dam was underway.  This was the first of many visits to the Shores by Don as the marketing of the community progressed over the next two years.  The opportunity to build a cottage or home on a lake was a big draw in post-World War II America.  In a recent interview, Don recalled that among the first of the amenities developed were the beaches and clubhouse to show buyers the future potential of the community.

Don related that when the Shores was conceived, the development was called “Roman Rock Shores;” however, the sign painter for the project apparently mislabeled it as “Roaming Shores,” and the name stuck.  (Note: The full name developed into “Roaming Rock Shores,” but in 1979 the community became known as simply “Roaming Shores” when the Village of Roaming Shores was incorporated; however, according to the RRA office, our subdivision is still officially “Roaming Rock Shores.”)   The Greater Cleveland Area was determined to be a fertile field for promotion of the sale of Roaming Shores lots so over the next few years, Don created a series of ads and cartoons for publication in the Cleveland Press, including the invention of several caricature illustrations using a beaver motif for marketplace “branding”.  So how did the pair of beavers come to symbolize this new real estate venture in Ashtabula County?  Don said the idea was simple.  The developers were building a dam on Rock Creek, and beavers were also known for construction of dams so the association was a natural.  Don remarked that his beaver cartooning and artwork for the initial advertising of Roaming Shores was “a lot of fun to do.”   

Today, Don resides in Westlake, Ohio where we met him over dinner several months ago.  He worked at the Cleveland Press for twenty years and then managed advertising and catalog design at the newly formed Invacare company in Elyria, that is now a global leader in home and long term care medical equipment.  He was delighted to learn of the success of Roaming Shores real estate promotions when informed that Roaming Shores now has over 900 homes.  Recalling what lots and homes at Roaming Shores sold for in the mid-`1960’s, Don was amazed to learn of lots in the 2020’s now selling for over $100,000 and homes going for over one million dollars.  He commented, “It is nice to see the lake survived and that nice houses are being built.”

Half Marathon

The celebration kicks off at 7:30am with the inaugural Roaming Shores Half Marathon hosted by the STARS Club. This scenic race is USATF certified and loops around the lake while highlighting the natural beauty of the community.

Blessing of the Fleet

Let’s kick off a safe boating season. Please join us at the Clubhouse Cove at 11:30am to have your vessel blessed for safe voyages this season!

Opening Ceremonies

At noon, Members are invited to attend Opening Ceremonies at the Clubhouse, featuring remarks from community leaders, a dedication of the newly renovated clubhouse, and a reception honoring long-time members who have helped shape the Shores over the decades.

Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade

he day continues at 2:00pm with a Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade, encouraging residents to celebrate in patriotic style as we make a loop around the Boulevard.

It’s time to start planning for the Annual Roaming Shores Garage Sale! This event will be held 2 days, Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20^th (Father’s Day Weekend) from 9am-4pm.

If you are planning on participating in the Garage Sale, please fill out the form below or on the RRA Website. We will add your address to a list with a street map so that visitors will know where to find you. Signs will also be available at the RRA Office that may be posted to your mailbox or at the end of your street.

If you do not want people parking in front of your property, please post No Parking Signs.

Note: If you are having a garage sale, you are not required to sign-up.

Goodwill Donations

If you don’t sell all that you were hoping to during the Garage Sale. Goodwill of Northeast Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania will have trailers available after the sale to collect donations.

Trailer Locations – June 20th 3pm – 5pm

• Village Hall – 2500 Hayford Road
• Clubhouse – 13 Roaming Rock Blvd
• RRA Office – 1875 US Highway 6

If there is no attendant when you arrive, DO NOT leave items.

Note: The start date may change due to weather or the contractor’s schedule. We request that all cars, trailers, and other obstructions be removed from the roadway. This work will be performed by Suit-Kote.

The following streets will receive surface treatment this year:

• Lode Star
• Western Star Ct
• Road by Tennis Courts
• Callendar Rd Ext
• Roaming Rock Blvd Ext
• Rockaway Dr
• Rock Lane
• Roaming Way
• Kingsville Way
• Ashtabula Point
• Morgan Terrace
• Rome Terrace
• Orwell Lane
• Rock Creek Terrace
• Jefferson Point
• Geneva Point
• Marina Drive
• Conneaut Terrace
• Wren Circle
• Trush Drive
• Oriole Drive
• Robin Dr
• Cardinal Dr
• Owl Point
• Peacock Lane
• Eagle Point
• Jay Point
• Lark Court

The project was initiated by Al Rubosky, whose dedication to the Fishing Club and the lake helped set the effort in motion. Though Al is no longer with us, he is sorely missed by the club, and members view the work as part of the legacy he left behind. The next Roaming Shores Fishing Club meeting is scheduled for May 4.

WHAT IS HATHA YOGA:  It is a wholistic mind-body-spirit approach to yoga combining breath practices, postures and meditation.

WHO:  This class is suited for beginner’s, although all levels are welcome.  Each participant will work at their own level and pace.  Adjustments can be made for any physical challenges.  All participants will be asked to sign a required waiver at their first class.

WHEN: Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, on the following dates for
2026.

JUNE
6.1, 6.3, 6.8, 6.10, 6.15, 6.17, 6.22, 6.24, 6.29

JULY
7.6, 7.8, 7.13, 7.15, 7.20, 7.22, 7.27, 7.29

AUGUST
8.3, 8.5, 8.10, 8.12, 8.17, 8.19, 8.24, 8.26

WHERE:  We practice indoors at the Club House at Beach 1. 

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a mat, yoga strap, beach towel/blanket and 2 yoga blocks if you have them.  Note – the floor is hard, so you may find it useful to double mat.

If you would like to practice from a chair, there are plenty of folding chairs at the Club House.

INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Vanderlip, 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certified. Substitutes from the Roaming Shores community may occur as needed.

New and returning students — If you are interested in signing up for information on upcoming sessions of the Roaming Shores Yoga Club, please send an email with your contact information (lot number, mailing address, email and cell number) to mcvanderlip@sbcglobal.net

Questions – please call Michelle at 216.509.1457

Roaming Shores Yoga Club

President – Michelle Vanderlip

Treasurer/Secretary – Ellen Petersen

As part of our Rockin’ 60th Summer Celebration, the RomeRock Association is proud to honor the members and families who have been part of our community the longest.

We invite those who have been members for 40 years or longer to join us on Opening Weekend, May 23rd, for a special reception at the Clubhouse following the Opening Ceremonies at noon.

This event will celebrate the stories, memories, and milestones that have defined life at Roaming Rock Shores over the decades. We would also love for you to be part of the program

• Share a favorite memory or reflection during the event
• Submit photos, stories, or memorabilia to be included in a commemorative presentation
• Or simply come out to enjoy the memories and light refreshments

Whether it’s an early snapshot of the community taking shape, a family tradition, or a favorite lake memory, your contributions will help bring our shared history to life.

To participate or submit materials, please email Jen Addair by May 15th.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community’s story. We look forward to celebrating with you!

(Note: Attendees must be in good standing with the Association.)

Men’s Golf League is starting April 30!

• Place: Hemlock Springs Golf Course
• Arrive: 3:45 pm Thursdays
• Tee Up: Thursdays @ 4:15 – 4:30pm
• Season: Last Thursday in April till end-September
• One Time Fee: $35
• Weekly $3 Fee to join in the prizes for weekly competition
• Contact: John Justice, 440-813-3469 or just show up April 30.

Women’s Golf League is starting May 28!

• Place: Hemlock Springs Golf Course
• Arrive: 8:30 am Thursdays
• Tee Up: Thursdays @ 9:00 am
• Season: Last Thursday in May till first Thursday in September
• Contact: Debbie Boehm, 440-563-5441 or just show up May 28.

The due date for Dues and Assessments is coming up! Dues and Assessments are due every year on May 1st. We send out invoices after the 1st of year to allow members to pay early or make installment payments if they are unable to pay their balance all at once. We know life gets busy and it’s easy to forget about the Dues and Assessments due date.

If you have any questions, please message us, or call our office at 440-563-3170.

Payments can be made in our office (1875 US Highway 6), mail (P.O. Box 8, Rome, OH 44085), or online on Engage (your member portal).