2025-12 Emails | Sunshine Estates

SEPO Community Emails: December 2025

Sent 2025-12-20: WC: Murder Mystery -

Just an early announcement regarding our 20's Prohibition Speakeasy Murder Mystery to be held Sunday Feb 22nd. I will need 24 people to play characters (male and female). There is a signup in the library specifically for characters. You will be provided with a character card, certain things you have to say (nothing to memorize!) etc. So find a Roaring 20's outfit now! Character cards will be provided closer to the event.

- Mary Hull, Chairperson

Sent 2025-12-18: Golf course, Thursday Dec 18 -

Course closed. Will reevaluate at midday.

-- Scott Kronshage SEPO Board, Golf Course Director

Sent 2025-12-18: WC, New Homeowners Party -

Save the date - New Homeowners Party. January 17th, 2026.

Hello to all current and new homeowners in Sunshine Estates.

We’re excited to share that the New Homeowners Party will be held on January 17, 2026. Jill Heinerikson and I are looking forward to hosting the event and seeing you there. It’s going to be a fun event and we’ll have more details for you soon.

Thank you - Lisa and Jill

Sent 2025-12-18: Women’s Club meeting reminder -

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Hello ladies of Sunshine Estates!

Join us December 19th at 9:00 a.m. at Retzlaff Hall for our holiday Women’s Club meeting. We’ll be talking about upcoming events, community topics, and possibly voting on ideas for community upgrade projects.

We’re also having an ugly sweater contest, so wear your best (or worst!) holiday sweater. We already have the awards ready.

There will be refreshments, door prizes, and a few surprises. Don’t forget your name tag . If you wear or bring your Women’s Club merchandise, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a door prize!

We look forward to seeing you there!

- Lisa Perrier Women's Club secretary

Sent 2025-12-17: WC Christmas Dinner Signup -

Remember to sign up for the Christmas Dinner by next Monday! Payment and signs are in the library….

Dec 25/12:30/$6 - Jane Meehan

Sent 2025-12-17: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Dec 8, 2025 -

The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Dec 8, 2025 Board Meeting (Reg) were attached to this email and can also be viewed/printed from the Sunshine website HERE. They will also be posted in the office.

Please contact Beth Parrish @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com with any technical/website issues/questions.

Please contact Gay Paxton @ sepoboardlaptop@gmail.com with any meeting content questions.
- Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary

Sent 2025-12-17: REMINDER: JAN 2026 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day DEC 24, 2025 -

IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER 2025-2026

I’m sure many of you are busy with your Christmas Holiday plans and festivities! My wish for this beautiful season is Good Health and Happiness to all our Sunshine Country Club Estates residents, renters, and employees.

But, even with the Joy and Celebrations of December, I need to look ahead to preparing our January 2026 SEPO Newsletter (did I just type “2026”???). I am sending out my FIRST REMINDER that the January 2026 Newsletter Articles are due at the end of the day on December 24. All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com. I would love to hear from any group or clubs who are willing to tell us a bit more about your activities and meetings. We also have many lesser-known fun groups that need recognition! Here is your chance! Remember, even if you don’t have an activity finalized in time for printing, you can always submit a “Save the Date” for the Newsletter!

Newsletter Guidelines, are posted on the website HERE.

Prior Newsletters, which you can use as examples, can be found HERE.

I’m looking forward to hearing from all of you! Let’s begin 2026 with sharing our talents and friendship! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

- Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com

Sent 2025-12-16: REMINDER, Golf Cart Caroling -

Come all to golf cart caroling!

Practice on Wednesday Dec 17th, 2:00 in hall. Then on Friday Dec 19th meet at 4:00 at Share Nelson's house (1929 W Indiana Cir) - bring with snacks to share, BYOB. Caroling will start at 5:00.

If you can't make practice no problem, come Friday. The more the merrier.

- Phillip and Patricia Lay

Sent 2025-12-16: Jefferson Elementary Recap Mtg -

This Thursday Dec 18th in the library at 11 am.

Any suggestions to make it even better next year would be welcome!

Thanks for everything Sunshine did this year!!

- Mary Hull (Event Chair)

Sent 2025-12-16: WC: Christmas Dinner Announcements -

This is Beth P: I just saw the below on Facebook from Dec 14
Christmas Dinner Announcements

Dear Friends,

Mark your calendars: Thursday, December 25!

Please join us for a Christmas Dinner Potluck at Retzlaff Hall. Our theme this year is “Trading Snowflakes for Seashells”. Come join your neighbors for the food and fellowship. Stick around for some crazy games and socializing……..

Cost: $6.00
Menu: Ham/sauce, coffee - iced tea - lemonade
We ask that you bring a dish to pass for the potluck.
Signup sheets and Virtual Ticket Sales will be in the library until Monday, Dec. 22.
Doors will be open at 12:30 PM. Dinner will be served at 1:00, after the blessing.

We hope to see you there! Thank you for your support in our Sunshine Community!

- Jane Meehan and Brenda Bont (Co-Chairs)

We wish each of you a Very Merry Holiday Season!

Sent 2025-12-15: Wood Shop Orientation Class Wednesday December 17th 5 pm -

WoodShop Orientation Class Wednesday Dec 17th

5 pm in the wood shop.

This class is a requirement for using the wood shop.

A one time attendance is required.

The shop will be closed during the class.

Call John Chajec 708-280-8940

Sent 2025-12-15: How to Reply: 2026 SEPO Election: ACTION REQUIRED - Sunshine vs Away Address for Ballot Packet Mailing -

Thx you so much to all of you who have already replied with your information. However, I'm realizing now I probably shouldn't have put my Election Committee email address in my signature. Please simply hit 'reply' to the email I sent out earlier and it will automatically go to one of my committee members who is tallying your replies.

- Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 314-960-6710

Sent 2025-12-15: 2026 SEPO Election: ACTION REQUIRED - Sunshine vs Away Address for Ballot Packet Mailing -

Hi All – Knowing how important accurate information in the Sunshine Estates Property Owner (SEPO) directory is, particularly as it relates to the upcoming SEPO election, I need you to verify your data to ensure everyone who should be receiving a 2026 SEPO election ballot packet does indeed receive it.

As you’ve been hearing over the past week or so, this is probably one of the most important ballots you’ve ever been asked to vote on. If you haven’t already received it, you will be getting a letter via USPS from the Board explaining what this ballot is all about.

First - What the Election Committee needs is for at least one Sunshine Estates Property Owner member (someone eligible to vote) from each household to review the attached directory to ensure your Sunshine address(s) and your AWAY address (if you have one) are accurate. If the address(s) or ANYTHING ELSE needs corrected, let me know.

Second – Provide which mailing address (Sunshine or AWAY) you want on the outside envelope of your election packet. Any packets not picked up or hand-delivered to you by Jan 13, 2026 will be mailed to you between Jan 14 & 16 via USPS.
NOTE: If no address is specified in your reply to this email, the election packet will be mailed to your Sunshine address.

FYI: We need the same information for those homes that are in an LLC or currently in a Trust.

IN SUMMARY – the Election Committee needs the following info in your reply to this email:

Are your address(s) correct?
What address should go on the outside envelope of your election packet?
Is your ‘other information’ correct?

Please reply by noon on Sunday, December 21, AT THE LATEST.

Thank you for your rapid reply so that the Election Committee can get to work.

- Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com 314-960-6710

Sent 2025-12-13: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) -

This past week, the following updates were made to

Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET.(https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sale-rent-homes)

For Sale

Dec 13, 2025

The description for the home at 4232 N Minnesota Street, owned by Freddie Thomas Lucas, has been updated.

- Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710

Sent 2025-12-13: Women's Club meeting Dec 19th, 2025 -

🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Hello ladies of Sunshine Estates!

We’re also having an ugly sweater contest, so wear your best (or worst!) holiday sweater. We already have the awards ready.

We look forward to seeing you there!

- Lisa Perrier Women's Club secretary

Sent 2025-12-12: T-Mobile: Saturday registration -

Hey 👋

Great turnout for the T-Mobile gathering. Raymond will be back at Sunshine tomorrow, 10:00 in Retzlaff Hall, to continue preregistration and answering your questions. He is bringing some help along to make things go a little faster. - Tom Perrier SEPO Board, Area 2

Sent 2025-12-11: Jefferson Elementary: Thank You from the school -

I received the letter below this evening and wanted to share.

- Mary Hull, Event Chairperson

Sent 2025-12-11: TX Ave lights -

Hi, Some of the lights on Texas Avenue, those on the south side, are not on. Apparently the lightning strike earlier this year on the palm at the entrance, did damage to a pole there also. AEP has been notified and should be onsite soon. - Tom Perrier SEPO Board, Area 2

Sent 2025-12-09: VIDEO: Residents' Mtg, Dec 9, 2025 -

The video from the Dec 9, 2025 Residents' Meeting is now available.

As you will hear in Randy's opening, the camera on the laptop still isn't working, so this video is 'audio only'.

(FYI - The video issue has been fixed since the meeting.)

NOTE: There is lots of great info presented throughout the meeting by the various SEPO Clubs/Committees. Also, please listen carefully to the explanation of why the Covenants Ballot that everyone will be given to vote on came to be. As was discussed by the Board on Dec 8 this ballot is one of the most important ones, possibly ever, that this community is being asked to vote on. This ballot will definitely play a major role in determining the future of this community.

You can find it on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from this LINK.

Please contact Beth Parrish with any technical/website issues/questions.

Please contact Gay Paxton with any meeting content questions.

- Gay Paxton SEPO Board Secretary

Sent 2025-12-09: T-Mobile Presentation Scheduled -

Hey All! T-Mobile got back to me this afternoon and I’ve got them coming to do their presentation this Friday afternoon 1:00, Retzlaff Hall. We will be setting up a time in January for them to do it again if there’s a need. If you’ve already signed up with T-Mobile Fiber, you might want to attend, he said that they may be offering a gift card, free installation and a free month. Thx - Tom Perrier, Director - Area 2

Sent 2025-12-09: Preparing for "All Things" 2026 SEPO Election -

I know - You are probably thinking - It's crazy to be talking about the 2026 SEPO Election already. But - oh contrar - it is not too soon at all. The chairperson's for both the 2026 Nominating Committee (Patricia Lay) and the Election Committee (me - Beth Parrish) were approved by the board at yesterday's (Dec 8) Board Meeting. We have already begun working on our tasks.

As your Sunshine website Mgr, as in the past, I have added web pages HERE to display election info ongoing. If you think you might have missed any election correspondence over the next couple of months, I will be placing it on those pages as well.

You can contact me (Beth) with website issues/questions.

Please contact Board members with Election issues/questions.

- Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710

Sent 2025-12-09: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Dec 8, 2025 -

The video from the Dec 8, 2025 Regular Board meeting is now available.

As you will hear in Randy's opening, the camera on the laptop wasn't working so this video is 'audio only'.

NOTE: There is lots of good info throughout the meeting. However, if you don't listen to anything else, around minute 28 there is discussion concerning the upcoming 2026 SEPO Election ballots. The only ballot, other than the Board candidates, is one of the most important ones, possibly ever, that this community is being asked to vote on. Please listen to the video and look for additional info that will be provided to the community very soon.

The video is on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND at this LINK.

Please contact Beth Parrish with any technical/website issues/questions.

Please contact Gay Paxton with any meeting content questions.
- Gay Paxton SEPO Board Secretary

Sent 2025-12-09: ANNOUNCEMENT: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster & Request for Potential Candidates -

The 2026 SEPO Board Nominating Committee chairperson was officially approved by the Board of Directors at the Board Meeting on Monday, Dec 8, 2025. The committee is made up of:

Patricia Lay 425-275-2309 (Chairperson)
Joanne Anderson 701-446-6335
Marlene Hall 956-254-6000

If you are interested in volunteering to serve on this committee, please contact any of the current members.

We are in the process of locating talented SEPO Homeowner volunteers who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors or who would be willing to assist the Secretary or Treasurer in their positions. Experience and willingness to learn and grow is a plus for homeowners (or their spouses) wishing to volunteer.

We need to fill three of the current Board members' positions whose terms are ending in February 2026.

There are a total of seven positions that make up the SEPO Board and they are:

Officers: President, Secretary and Treasurer
Director Golf Course
Director Common Area 1 (SEPO Buildings)
Director Common Area 2 (Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches and Texas Ave)
Director Common Area 3 (Storage & Shop Area, Tennis/Shuffleboard).

Who ends up holding each of these positions is determined at the required Organizational Meeting held immediately following the Annual Meeting in February each year. This means a Board member may hold a position this year but may not necessarily retain that position during their second year. It’s up to the Board members to make this determination amongst themselves.

If you are undetermined as to whether you would like to serve on the SEPO Board, please ask yourself the following:

Do you have ideas about how your community can be managed more efficiently?
Would you like to become more involved in your HOA's daily operation?
Do you have the time, dedication, and enthusiasm to regularly volunteer your skills for the benefit of your community?

If you would like to be considered as a SEPO Board Candidate, please contact any Nominating Committee member to set up an interview. If you know a homeowner (or their spouse) who you think would make a valuable Board member, please contact the Nominating Committee.

Please come to the Resident's Meeting today, Tuesday, Dec 8, 2025 to find out more.

Thank you all in advance for your consideration.

- Patricia Lay, SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson

Sent 2025-12-09: Golf Cart Caroling -

Come all to golf cart caroling!
Practice on Wednesday Dec 17th, 2:00 in hall.
Then on Friday Dec 19th meet at 4:00 at Share Nelson's house (1929 W Indiana Cir) - bring with snacks to share, BYOB.
Caroling will start at 5:00.
If you can't make practice no problem, come Friday. The more the merrier.

- Phillip and Patricia Lay

Sent 2025-12-08: Mr. Fix-It List -

Hello Sunshine!

When Beth was looking for a volunteer to take over updating and maintaining the "Mr. Fix-It" list, I thought why not? We have found this list to be very helpful when we were in need of services and looking for companies to perform them.

Do you have a great housekeeper/landscaper/roofer/tree trimmer, etc...let's get them on the list! Did that contractor not show up/do poor work/take longer than expected....let's get that information added.

There has been a lot of work being done in Sunshine over the last 9 months. Let's get those contractors on the list. If they are already there, let's update whether you recommend them or not.

If you are not familiar with this list, it is located on the Sunshine Estates website HERE.

Please send your emails to sepofixit@gmail.com and include the following:

Company or Person Name/Address/Phone Number/Website/Email
Service Provided
Description of work
What you liked or disliked

Thanks!

- Jeanette Makowiec sepofixit@gmail.com 727-687-0478

Sent 2025-12-07: Garden Club Presentation on Monday -

Sunshine Garden Club Reminder

We welcome all to come to the Rose Presentation on Monday, December 8th, at 4:00 in Retzlaff Hall. Not only roses, but plant care in general. Bring your questions and concerns. Please see the attached flyer for additional info. Door Prize, sweet snacks, and beverages. We will have a table of donated plants consisting of cuttings, bulbs, etc. Feel free to bring any excess you may have to share. See you Monday, - Susanne Ulrich

Sent 2025-12-05: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials for 11/30/2025 -

The Unapproved Financial Reports for 11/30/25 are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to email them to sepotreasurer@gmail.com.

- Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com

Sent 2025-12-04: Jefferson Elementary Christmas -

Ok all you Elves! Next Wednesday is the Jefferson Elementary Christmas program at 9 am. The address is 601 S J St in Harlingen. I was told we can park right in front of the school (its yellow curbed but no problem). Try to carpool and arrive by 830 to set up.

I'm taking Geneva and all the stuff. Not sure if I have room for more. If anyone can drive (or needs a ride), reply to this email (which will come to me) so everyone that wants to attend, can come!!

Come dressed in any Christmas attire. Ho,ho,ho!!!

- Mary Hall Event Chairperson

Sent 2025-12-04: Resident Passing -

Bud Cripple passed away on Dec 2 - Donna Myers

Sent 2025-12-03: Coffee & Donuts in the Library -

I wanted to let everyone know that 'Coffee & Donuts' are available again this winter season on every Thursday in the Library @ 8 AM. Donuts are $1 each and coffee is free. So come on over and chat with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a sweet treat. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr

Sent 2025-12-03: Helping Hands -

There are some of our neighbors here in SEPO that occasionally require some assistance. Especially those that live alone, don't drive or have mobility issues.

We are starting a group text that will allow people to ask for help and allow others to offer help.

So someone could make a request such as "I need a ride to the doctor, is there someone who could take me?" then someone in the group could respond saying they are available.

We will also be able to use this format to provide information on what resources are available from the City or other organizations.

Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions or are interested in being added to the group.

If you are able to provide help to others please let me know so we can add you to the group. There is no commitment and we can remove you from the group at any time.

- Rich Hulswit (701) 566-1257

Sent 2025-12-03: WC: Christmas Dinner Committee Meeting (Help Needed) -

(From Facebook, Dec 1, 2025) Brenda Bont/Jane Meehan

Attention All Party Elves: We are hosting the SEPO Christmas Dinner. We are looking for committee member volunteers to help put on the party. Please join us on Wednesday, Dec 3 at 1:00 to help us organize.

1912 W Michigan Drive

Thank you!

Sent 2025-12-01: Fiber Optic Installation -

Hello Sunshine!

As you may have noticed the installation of the fiber optic has started.

Today they are behind the homes on Minnesota, near the Tx/Mn intersection.

They are opening up small holes along the installation route to make sure they aren’t disturbing existing utilities as they push the fiber optic cable in.

This will be the process for most of the installation.

The path they are using for the installation is generally in the easement for utilities.

The easements on your property are 10’ on the property lines bordering the street and 5’ on the back and interior property lines.

Depending on weather and obstructions, these holes shouldn’t be open for more than 72 hours.

Please stay out of these areas when the holes are open. Thank you - Tom Perrier, Director Area 2

Sent 2025-12-01: REMINDER: B&N Club Speaker Mon Evening, Dec 1 -

Technology glitch and I hadn't received this from Deb Jones over the weekend, so I hope all who wanted to attend can do so. - Beth Parrish

Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, Dec 1 will be Local Naturalist and Botany expert, Mike Heep, who will be speaking to us on the topic of Citrus in the Rio Grande Valley. This will be of interest, as many of us have citrus trees nearby. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, Dec 1. All are welcome. See you soon. - Deb Jones, Secretary, Birding and Nature Club

Sent 2025-11-06: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials for 10/31/2025 -

The Unapproved Financial Reports for 10/31/25 are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to email them to sepotreasurer@gmail.com.

- Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com