New Hamburg ROMEOS Calling: 03/01/2013

New Hamburg ROMEOS Calling

The original purpose of the group was to bring together new neighbours who had moved from other parts of the Province of Ontario and also from other Provinces of Canada to our community of New Hamburg.

Initially the group was only composed of men from one street of the community but it has expanded to other areas as the need required. Initially the ROMEOS were run as a unique and isolated entity because the members had not been exposed to or were aware of the Organization's history and development. It only adopted the ROMEO name when it was found and referenced in a novel read by a member's wife.

The founding members then proceeded to allocate 'call signs' to each new participant based upon the Greek alphabet, Alpha to Omega, and grant a scroll to the new members.

Presently, we have 20 members as of January 1, 2013. This reflects a fluctuation of new and removed members from our inception. We may have to find a new alphabet very soon to maintain newer 'call signs'!!

***************

Member's Romeo Scroll

******By the Order of the ROMEO's******

Be it known that the benevolent ROMEO Order

has granted a vacant and non-important position

******************to********************

********The Honourable Member*********

***************John Doe**************

Thru due diligence, attendance and paid up

membership this honouree will henceforth be

referred to with the quasi distinguished title of

******************'Greek Call Sign'******************

Signed by order of the ROMEO Presidium

Signing Members:

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

***************

Friday, March 29, 2013

In Memoriam - RIP My Friend

John (Jack) DAVIES

DAVIES, John (Jack) Jack passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the K-W Health Centre, Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. He was born in Toronto 81 years ago, the only son of the late John and Agnes (McGibbon) Davies. Jack resided in New Hamburg and was a member of the ROMEO's Club at Stonecroft. Jack had been involved with Graphic Arts for over 52 years in many aspects of the business, retiring as Sales Manager. He was a member of Trinity United Church, Kitchener. Beloved husband of June Christine (Henderson) Davies whom he married June 26, 1954. Dear father of Ken and Lynn Davies of Ottawa, Doug and Dana Davies of Portland, Oregon, and Laura Welton of New Hamburg. Cherished grandfather of Tom, Randy, John and Emma Davies; Keeley and Wyatt Davies; and Nigel Welton.

Jack and June with the Romeos and Juliets

McCools for Lunch

Great Summer Lunch in Stratford

At the Concorde Club

The Williamsburg Arms

Jack's Last Romeo Lunch

"mourn not the cocoon, the butterfly has flown"

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Romeo Lunch, March 21, 2103

Salutations to All Members,

A Belated Happy Saint Patrick's Day.

Just hope that the wind at your back is not the result of the
corn beef and cabbage.

Now to the subject at hand. The Committee has determined that the coming Romeo outing will grace the establishment known as the
'Nith River Chop House'.

A repeat performance suggests that the members are willing to partake of the menu at any time.

Once again you may notice that the St. John's ambulance is on station, just in case.

Rest easy Romeos. The Committee has you covered.

Charlie Ivan Wray Ken Dennis

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Ray Lachance Visit - March 11, 2103

Today we paid a visit to see one of our original members, Ray.

Ray is now in the Long Term Care Residence of Forest Heights.

The weather was not good to take him out for a coffee today so
we walked down to the ground floor and sat in the foyer room,
where we chatted.

Around noon, we went back to the dining room where lunch was
being served and said our goodbyes.

Hopefully we will be able to get a Tim Horton's coffee next time.

Romeo Members

Kevin, Nancy and Ray

Ray with Monique and Tim Horton Coffee

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Romeo Lunch, March 7, 2013

Today the Romeos gathered at the Chicago Pub in Kitchener.
This was a new venue for the members and we were looking
forward to our visit.
Nine members signed up for the lunch and met there at 11:30am.
Check the menu below:

www.chicagopubandbilliards.com

Most ordered the lunch special which was hamburg, fries and salad.

Dennis
Jack Charlie
Bob Ron
Ken Ivan
Wray Carl

A good group had a good time.