Welcome to our New Hamburg Site. We are a group of men who have adopted the principle of our brethern ROMEO clubs and refer to ourselves as "Retired Outstanding Men Eating Out". Our community is the first Chapter from Canada to be recognized by The ROMEO CLUB Organization. We are delighted to be part of this outstanding concept.
New Hamburg ROMEOS Calling
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'!!
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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
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Meeting Ray - August 26, 2013
It was an overcast day and Joan and I felt it would not be a good time
to take Ray outside. Instead we found a Tim Horton's and from the
drive-thru we picked up a tea that Ray could enjoy.
When we got to his room he was sleeping on top of his bed and after
a few minutes we woke him to say hello. It took a little while for him
to get his bearings after his nap but he soon became aware of our visit.
Joan helped him with the tea which was still warm and he drank it while
sitting in his chair. Even though it was a short visit, it was good to see
our friend and fellow Romeo. I reminded him that while he was at Freeport
his Romeo friends had taken him for lunch at Borealis in Cambridge.
He said that he remembered that and we talked about doing it again when
the Romeos are doing lunch at a restaurant in the area.
Towards 12:00 noon we walked Ray to the dining room and said goodbye
after he was seated at his table.
It was a nice visit and hopefully it will not be too long before we see him again.