{"id":47670,"date":"2026-05-30T10:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T14:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/?p=47670"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:17:37","slug":"opening-day-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/2026\/05\/30\/opening-day-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Day Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s already been a week, but we finally had a chance to catch up from our big Opening Weekend of the 60th Anniversary Celebration! Welcome to our recap of all the festivities. While the weather didn&#8217;t always cooperate, it was a wonderful weekend filled with celebration, community, and memories!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Half Marathon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/half-marathon-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/half-marathon-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/half-marathon-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/half-marathon-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/half-marathon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/half-marathon-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/half-marathon.jpg 1510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural Roaming Shores Half Marathon, hosted by the STARS Club, kicked off the celebration, welcoming both beginner and seasoned runners alike. Nearly 100 runners registered, with 81 crossing the finish line!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to all of the participants and finishers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to the members of the STARS Club, Stasny Road Racing, and our sponsors for their support in making this event a success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks also to the Roaming Shores Police Department for leading the pack and helping keep runners safe, as well as the Morgan Hose Fire Department, Rome Fire Department, and SCAD for their support. Special thanks to Ohio Department of Transportation for helping ensure runners&#8217; safety along Route 6!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, we wish to give a shout out to Center Creek Designs for their work on the giveaway items for the participants, Bee Can Do Engravings for the awards, and Custom Race Medal for the finisher medals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to check out all of the amazing pictures in the full album linked below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/JJAv34TNsdqjTArcA\">Half Marathon Album<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.chronotrack.com\/event\/90304\/results?raceId=239451&amp;divisionId=2681086\">Results<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set?vanity=StasnyRoadRacing&amp;set=a.1590001906468789\">Stasny Road Racing Album<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-top-sponsors-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-top-sponsors-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-top-sponsors-500x324.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-top-sponsors-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-top-sponsors-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-top-sponsors-1200x776.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-top-sponsors.jpg 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-silver-and-bronze-sponsors-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-silver-and-bronze-sponsors-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-silver-and-bronze-sponsors-500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-silver-and-bronze-sponsors-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-silver-and-bronze-sponsors-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-silver-and-bronze-sponsors-1200x927.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/hm-silver-and-bronze-sponsors.jpg 1236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Ceremonies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the Half Marathon, the celebration continued with the dedication of the newly renovated clubhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raising the Flag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event began with the raising of the flag by the Rock Creek VFW Post 4953 and the playing of our National Anthem.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/flag-raising-1-375x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/flag-raising-1-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/flag-raising-1-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/flag-raising-1.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 85vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clubhouse Dedication <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the raising of the flag was the dedication of the newly renovated Clubhouse. Deacon and RRA member Jim Kovats led everyone in a prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/prayer-334x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/prayer-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/prayer-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/prayer.jpg 637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 334px) 85vw, 334px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Those present then heard speeches from 60th Anniversary Committee Chair Mark Dougherty, RRA Board President Scott Soble, and Village Councilor Holly Mayernick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/dedication-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/dedication-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/dedication-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/dedication-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/dedication-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/dedication-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/dedication-1.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longest Member Reception <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/longest-member-reception-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/longest-member-reception-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/longest-member-reception-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/longest-member-reception-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/longest-member-reception-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/longest-member-reception-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/longest-member-reception.jpg 1433w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately following the dedication, a reception was held to honor those members who have owned for 40 years or more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members shared memories and stories from their time in the Shores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our longest-owning member, Dave Emick, attended with his family. Dave bought his first lot in Roaming Rock Shores in 1966, before there was even a lake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map.jpg 1433w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ed Cup shared a map (colored with crayon!) that the original salesmen used to sell property in the Shores!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We thank everyone who came to the reception and shared their memories!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-2-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/ed-cup-map-2.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to the Welcome Club and Water Exercise Club for providing the delicious food for the reception and to Leanne (so sorry, I didn\u2019t catch your last name) for making the cake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"47676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-cake-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-cake-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-cake-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-cake-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-cake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-cake-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-cake.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"47682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-snacks-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-snacks-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-snacks-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-snacks-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-snacks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-snacks-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/reception-snacks.jpg 1433w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roamingshores.org\/RRA\/history\/History-Album.pdf\">History Album<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/zBdUUSwV66PXbJft8\">Reception Album<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golf Cart &amp; Bicycle Parade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/golf-cart-and-bike-parade-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/golf-cart-and-bike-parade-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/golf-cart-and-bike-parade-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/golf-cart-and-bike-parade-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/golf-cart-and-bike-parade-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/golf-cart-and-bike-parade-1200x900.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/golf-cart-and-bike-parade.png 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rain put a damper on the Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade, but we made the most of it and had a lot of fun to round out an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who participated and cheered us on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/esWJuRGZxHoiD45PA\">Parade Album<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surprise Concert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/after-opening-concert-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/after-opening-concert-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/after-opening-concert-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/after-opening-concert-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/after-opening-concert-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/after-opening-concert-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/after-opening-concert-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/after-opening-concert-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade, members were treated to a surprise concert in the Clubhouse featuring Backwood Boyz. Thank you to the band for providing a fun and energetic end to a great day of celebration!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s already been a week, but we finally had a chance to catch up from our big Opening Weekend of the 60th Anniversary Celebration! Welcome to our recap of all the festivities. While the weather didn&#8217;t always cooperate, it was a wonderful weekend filled with celebration, community, and memories! Half Marathon &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/2026\/05\/30\/opening-day-recap\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Opening Day Recap&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47670"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47687,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47670\/revisions\/47687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}