2026-01 Emails | Sunshine Estates

SEPO Community Emails: January 2026

Sent 2026-01-15: Elec Comm: Status of Ballot Packets -

I wanted to get some ‘preliminary final’ totals out to everyone today. Some shuffling of MAIL TO SUNSHINE & MAIL AWAY and HAND DELIVERY OF ORIGINAL MAIL AWAY occurred this morning before Board member Tom Perrier and myself went to the Post Office, so a couple of the totals will shift. Once I have the ‘final final’ totals I’ll let everyone know.

As of Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 at 5 PM here’s what we ended up with:

2026-01-10: Picked up = 123
2026-01-11: Delivered to Home = 73
2026-01-13: Picked up = 19
2026-01-13: Delivered to Home = 14
2026-01-15: Mail to Away Addr = 27
2026-01-15: Mail to Sunshine Addr = 38
2026-01-15: Hold for Pickup in the next few days = 12

For a total of 306 Packets.

The locked Ballot Box will be in front of the SEPO Office during office hours.

The voting deadline is Feb 17, 2026 by 1 PM at the very latest.

Please contact either myself or a Board Member if you have any questions at all about the voting process and/or the ballots you are voting on.

Beth Parrish

2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson

2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com

314-960-6710

Sent 2026-01-13: SEPO Elec 2026: Again - We are in the hall until 1PM -

The Election Committee is set up in the hall again today until 1 PM so you can come pick up your Ballot.

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU.

See you soon in the HALL.

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

Sent 2026-01-12: 2026 Election: Ballot Packet Status & Next Steps -

Hi All - We are well on our way to getting the Ballot Packets into your hands.

These totals aren't exact because some things have changed this morning. But they are close enough for right now for you to get the gist of where we are.

We had about 43% of the community come to the Hall on Saturday to pick up their ballots, even though it was windy and cold. Thank you soooo much.

And yesterday, on a very chilly day of hand-delivery to homes (by both Election Committee and Board members - Thank you all), we brought that total up to 66%. If every one of this 66%, either sign the 'attendance proxy' on the back of the envelope that goes into the Ballot Box and/or sign in at the Hall before 1 PM on Feb 17 for the Annual Meeting, we would have a quorum SO THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO COUNT THE VOTES.

We will have ONE MORE pickup day in the Hall tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 13 from 11 am to 1 PM. Due to all of the activities taking place this week, we will be sharing the hall with a Private Event before noon and the Painting Club after noon. So please be respectful of those groups when entering the hall.

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU.

On Tuesday, if you don't see the Ballot Box in front of the SEPO Office, it is in the Hall. So you can sit down, ask a Board member any questions you may have and vote right then and there.

At all other times the Ballot Box will be in front of the SEPO Office during weekdays when the Office is open.

I know this is getting lengthy, but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read the "Voting Instructions" sheet in your packet VERY CAREFULLY concerning what goes in which envelope. Remember - If your sealed BALLOT envelope isn't placed inside of the sealed 'voting attendance' envelope, that ballot cannot be counted and is, therefore, a NO VOTE.

Please call a Board member or myself with ANY questions at all.

Thank you so much for participating in this very important SEPO Election process.

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

Sent 2026-01-10: SEPO Elec 2026: We are all set up and handing out the ballots -

The Election Committee is set up in the hall so you can come pick up your Ballot until 1 PM today - and even vote before you leave. We also have "I VOTED" stickers, cookies (free) and Fat Boy sandwiches for $2.

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU.

See you soon in the HALL.

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

Sent 2026-01-08: SEPO Elec 2026: Election Packet Pickup -

See below for details concerning SEPO Election Ballot Packet pickup.

The Election Committee has labelled and stuffed the election ballot packets and they are ready for distribution. I want to say upfront: If you are doing business with Valerie at her office window, and you see the ballot packets on the push cart behind her, do not ask her if you can have your ballot. You cannot. Below is the formal process for getting them to you. Thank you.

So here goes.

I know the weather is turning against us for a few days, but please don't let that keep you from picking up your ballots. We're doing the pickup in the hall this year. Several Board members will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have.

When you enter the hall, there will be several tables along one of the walls. Look for the 8.5/11 signs (either taped to the front of the tables or taped on the walls) that display each Sunshine Street Name. Go to the table of the street you live on. Members of the Election Committee will be at these tables ready and waiting to hand you your ballot.

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU.

You will be required to show your ID and sign for your packet. An election committee member will sign after your signature as a witness.

If you do not have your ID with you, you cannot pick up your packet.

The locked Ballot Box will be in the Hall this year during pickup times. At all other times it will be in front of the SEPO Office. NOTE: The plan is to lock it in the office daily when the office closes, as has been done in the past. I, Election Committee Chair Beth Parrish, am the only one who has the key to the Ballot Box.

And, oh boy, I'm hearing there may be refreshments available for everyone. Sounds good to me.

Not sure what else I can say right now except see you when you come to pick up your packet.

Beth Parrish

2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson

2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com

314-960-6710

Sent 2026-01-06: Election Stuffing and Delivery Schedule -

Hi All - Some of you heard this schedule yesterday at the "Residents & Directors" meeting, but I wanted to get it out to everyone in print.

The Election Committee will start working tomorrow and continue on and off through Jan 15, when any ballot packets not picked up or delivered to your home will be taken to USPS to be mailed. And while I'm on the topic of home-delivery, if you know you want/need your packet delivered to your home, contact me and I will arrange to get that done for you.

Stuffing Ballot Packets (Election Committee) (in Retzlaff Hall):

Wednesday, January 7: 1 pm – 4 pm
Friday, January 9: 8 am to Noon (if needed)

Pickup by Owners (in Retzlaff Hall) & Delivery to Homes:

(Pickup by Owners) Saturday, January 10: 11 am – 1 pm
(Delivery to Homes) Sunday, January 11: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
(Pickup) Tuesday, January 13: 11 am – 1 pm
(Delivery to Homes) Tuesday, January 13: starting @ 1 pm
(Doing this final home-delivery and the length of time doing it depends on how many ballot packets we have left to mail.)

Stamp Ballot Packets (in Retzlaff Hall):

Wednesday, January 14: Noon to 1 pm

Mail any Remaining Ballot Packets (USPS):

Thursday, January 15: Time TBD

As I stated in my email earlier today, should you have questions before or after you receive your ballot packets, please reach out. I'm working to determine how many / which Board members will be available to answer questions in Retzlaff Hall on pick-up days. Some have already volunteered to help with home-delivery.

As always, please stay tuned and keep checking your email for additional info and reminders in the coming days.

Beth Parrish

2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson

2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com

314-960-6710

Sent 2026-01-06: ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 SEPO Election: Candidates & Covenants Ballot -

Sent 2026-01-17: GUYS & DOLLS TOURNAMENT -

Sent 2026-01-17: Taste of Home Signup sheets are posted in the Library -

Signup sheets for the Taste of Home Event are posted in the library. Start thinking of what you want to bring, sign up and get together with others from your state to plan your table decorations.

This event is free to attend. We will have a live auction and share the wealth, so be sure to bring cash or your checkbook if you would like to bid on any items.

We look forward to tasting all the home goodies that we are proud of.

If you have any questions please contact Marlene Hall at 641-351-9973 or Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552.

Please see the details below. Signup sheets will be posted in the library this Saturday.

- Deb Eich

Sent 2026-01-17: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Most Recent Updates) -

Today the following updates were made to

Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET.

For Sale

Jan 17, 2026:

The price was reduced on the home at 4344 N Missouri St, owned by Bobby & Margo Crouch.
The description and pictures have been updated for the home at 4108 N Minnesota Street, owned by Hal & Dale Hopfner.

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

Sent 2026-01-17: Birding & Nature Club speaker -

Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, February 2nd will be Keith Hackland, proprietor of Alamo Inn, Alamo, TX, who will be speaking to us on the RGV bird migratory patterns. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, February 2nd. All are welcome. See you soon.

- Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club

Sent 2026-01-17: Birding and Nature Club meeting minutes -

Birding and Nature Club Minutes

January 5, 2026

Meeting was called to order by President Tom Stone

There were 28 people present

Unfortunately our speaker John Yochum who was going to speak about the lower RGV Magic did not make the meeting.

Last month’s minutes were not available.

Financials: the balance of the checkbook is $2990.74 with no activity since last month.

Brenda made a motion, 2nd by Ralph to accept the report, motion passed.

Old Business: Judy Stone reported on the bird feeding project. Mary will check into different types of signs for the trees and also the cost of signs.

New Business: Tom asked for volunteers to head up the nominating committee for 2026-2027. Dave volunteered to head this committee.

There is a field trip being planned to go to Resaca De La Palma state park in March of 2026. Tom will set it up with the park so we have a tram.

Ralph gave a report on the end of the year bird count, the total species seen was 71.

The most numerous bird was the Grackle, 2nd was Black Bellied Whistlers and 3rd was pigeons. They did see 27 green parakeets.

Deb Gossman gave a presentation about the new garden that is by the bird feeder. She had a power point showing the whole process

The next meeting will be February 2. 2026 in Retzlaff hall. Our speaker will be Keith Hackland from the Alamo Inn.

Motion by Miles, 2nd by Ralph to adjourn

- Tom Stone

Sent 2026-01-17: DON'T FORGET THIS TUESDAY THEWOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER 4:30 to 6PM -

WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER

4:30 TO 6 PM

TUESDAY JAN 20TH

Thanks to all who bought tickets for this dinner.

It is sold out.

When you enter the hall please pick up your salad and dessert from the tables.

Have a seat and select garlic or non-garlic bread on the ticket and raise your hand with the ticket.

A woodworker server will pick up your ticket and serve your food and drinks.

Relax and enjoy your meal.

Please do not lean chairs to save seats. We need clear aisles for serving.

Carry-outs and delivery are available.

Thank you for supporting the SEPO woodshop.

Questions: Cathy Chajec

708-280-8910

Sent 2026-01-17: February SEPO Newsletter 1st Reminder -

IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER 2025-2026

Our 2025-2026 Winter Season is certainly turning into a busy, fun-filled season, with plenty of interesting activities and events for all our amazing Residents and Renters!

It’s unbelievable to me that I am already starting to work on our February 2026 SEPO Newsletter! Here is my FIRST REMINDER that the February 2026 Newsletter Articles are due at the end of the day on Saturday, January 24. All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com. As always, I would love to hear from all groups or clubs who are willing to tell us a bit more about their 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 continue to make 2026 a great year by 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 2026-01-16: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Most Recent Updates) -

Today the following updates were made to

Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET.

For Sale

Jan 16, 2026:

1928 W Indiana Circle, owned by Henry Werkmeister
4313 N Minnesota Street, owned by Jerry and Janice Drost

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

Sent 2026-01-15: Fishing Club survey - please complete by Monday, February 2nd -

The Fishing Club is planning to shift to informal meetings - mainly talking about fishing experiences and getting fishing outings planned. Our meetings have been scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month.

We are finding that a number of residents have committed to concerts at the Sunshine RV Park next door. We would very much appreciate it if residents complete the SHORT survey by selecting the link below. We promise it will only take a couple of minutes!

Thank you for your input.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the following:

- Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552

- Bill Petersen at 507-291-7106

- Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862.

Thank you.

https://forms.gle/Hxh1Ehvg3sNjptLJ7

Sent 2026-01-15: T-Fiber -

Reminder!

Raymond from T-Fiber will be in the library tomorrow morning 10-12. Last scheduled mtg. - Tom Perrier

Sent 2026-01-15: Elec Comm: Status of Ballot Packets -

As of Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 at 5 PM here’s what we ended up with:

2026-01-10: Picked up = 123
2026-01-11: Delivered to Home = 73
2026-01-13: Picked up = 19
2026-01-13: Delivered to Home = 14
2026-01-15: Mail to Away Addr = 27
2026-01-15: Mail to Sunshine Addr = 38
2026-01-15: Hold for Pickup in the next few days = 12

For a total of 306 Packets.

The locked Ballot Box will be in front of the SEPO Office during office hours.

The voting deadline is Feb 17, 2026 by 1 PM at the very latest.

Please contact either myself or a Board Member if you have any questions at all about the voting process and/or the ballots you are voting on.

Beth Parrish

2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson

2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com

314-960-6710

Sent 2026-01-15: Karaoke -

Karaoke - Wednesday, January 21, @ 6pm. BYOB, Bring snacks to share if you want. - Phillip Lay

Sent 2026-01-15: GUYS & DOLLS GOLF TOURNAMENT -

SEPO COMMUNITY GOLFERS

The annual Guys & Dolls tournament is just around the corner (February 6th & 7th).

It’s time to start looking for a partner. The signup sheets will be posted in the library on Monday, January 26th.

There will be a signup sheet for couples (that’s anyone that already has a partner) and one each for men and women who need a partner.

The cost is $10.00 per person and all of the proceeds go back into the prize fund.

This event is always a lot of fun. There is also more information on the SEPO Facebook page.

For question you can contact:

* me Deloris Pearcy (417) 830-1816 or

* Nancy Lyne (308) 870-4286

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

This is Beth Parrish: The follow additional info was on Facebook for those of you who don't use Facebook -

Please mark your calendars for This years Guys and Dolls Scramble Golf Tournament dates are February 6th and 7th. Signup sheets will be posted in Library starting on Monday January 26th through February 5th until noon.

All fees collected are paid back 100% in prize money. The cost to play is 10.00 per person.

Come join the fun!!!

Award banquet starts at 5:00 pm in the Hall Saturday February 7th. Players are asked to please bring finger foods or a dessert to share with tournament players plus BYOB.

If any questions please feel free to contact Deloris Pearcy at 417-830-1816 or Nancy Lyne at 308-870-4286

Sent 2026-01-14: WC: Last reminder-Signup Sheets coming down soon - New Resident Homeowners Picnic Party -

We’ve had a great response so far for the New Homeowner Resident Picnic!

The signup sheet will be taken down at noon on Thursday January 15th so we can finalize preparations for the party. Thank you to everyone who has signed up—we’re looking forward to a fun day together!

- Lisa Perrier 651 485 7293 / Jill Heinerikson 816 590 0116

Sent 2026-01-14: Tie-downs for mobile homes -

FYI - The following has Board approval to be sent to homeowners in order to assist with you not being scammed.

Beth Parrish

Hello, there's talk going around here at Sunshine, that new tie-downs for mobile homes have to be installed before you can sell.

I contacted a home inspector who is approved through the Harlingen Board of Realtors. I also contacted TDHCA (512-475-2200), out of Austin, which is where all the mobile home titles for the state of Texas are recorded and held. And I also contacted a real estate attorney in Harlingen.

All are saying this is NOT true. Now there are stipulations or requirements for new mobile homes that are purchased and put on a lot or property. According to the people I spoke with, we are all grandfathered in here.

Cindy Shriver, Broker

Dream Valley Properties

956-970-0449

Sent 2026-01-13: WC: Taste of Home Event -

Save the Date for the Taste of Home Event Saturday, January 31st. Our committee is cooking up a lot of fun for the event. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Please see the details below. Signup sheets will be posted in the library this Saturday.

Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552

Marlene Hall at 641-351-9973.

Sent 2026-01-13: SEPO Elec 2026: Again - We are in the hall until 1PM -

The Election Committee is set up in the hall again today until 1 PM so you can come pick up your Ballot.

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU.

See you soon in the HALL.

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

Sent 2026-01-12: Website Update: All Directories -

I thought I'd gather all of the various directory updates that were made evident while preparing the SEPO Election Ballot Packets and get them into the website Directories before they get lost in all of the chaos that has been my life for the last couple of months. As if that's anything new. 😊

Everything on this Directories page in the Residents' Section is updated as of a few minutes ago. If you see anything that still isn't correct, let me and/or the office know right away please. Thx.

Also - I want to take this time to welcome our Renters our great Sunshine community and to the world of SEPO Emails. I know many of you will be receiving a SEPO email for the first time since you got here. There is a 'renter' directory involved in these updates, so please look over it carefully.

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

Sent 2026-01-12: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Update) -

Today the following updates were made to

Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET.

For Sale

Jan 12, 2026:

The home at 4108 N Minnesota Street, owned by Hal & Dale Hopfner, is For Sale.
The price has been reduced on the homes at:
- 4217 N Missouri St, owned by Scott & Anita Woodward
- 4345 N Kansas St, owned by David & Robin Fleiner

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

Sent 2026-01-12: Woodshop Orientation Class -

There will be a Woodshop Orientation Class on Thursday, January 1th at 5 pm in the woodshop.

A one time attendance is a requirement for use of the woodshop.

The shop will be closed during the class.

All residents are invited to attend. No signup is necessary.

Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940

Sent 2026-01-12: WC - New Resident Homeowners Picnic Party -

Just a reminder that we’re four(4) days into sign-ups for our New Resident Homeowner Picnic BBQ. Let’s have fun with a little laughter, music, and dancing, with a bit of comedy tossed in. We hope you’ll sign up and come enjoy a great time together.

New resident homeowners who received an invite are free. Just sign up in the library.

Details below.
Thank you!
Lisa Perrier 651 485 7293
Jill Heinerikson 816 590 0116

Sent 2026-01-12: Birding and Nature -

Birding and Nature Club with the help of the Garden Club are asking for community volunteers to help spruce up the Texas Avenue B+N Garden.

If you can help, let's meet Thursday, January 15th on Texas Avenue from 12:30 to 1:30.

We have some grasses that have embedded themselves into the landscape fabric. The goal is to remove the fabric and expose the nice soil underneath.

The sawdust from the woodworkers will be used in this area as it becomes available. Thank you in advance volunteers and woodworkers.

Needed: utility knives, garden hoes and rakes.

Tom Stone, President of Birding and Nature

Sent 2026-01-12: 2026 Election: Ballot Packet Status & Next Steps -

Hi All - We are well on our way to getting the Ballot Packets into your hands.

These totals aren't exact because some things have changed this morning. But they are close enough for right now for you to get the gist of where we are.

We had about 43% of the community come to the Hall on Saturday to pick up their ballots, even though it was windy and cold. Thank you soooo much.

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU.

On Tuesday, if you don't see the Ballot Box in front of the SEPO Office, it is in the Hall. So you can sit down, ask a Board member any questions you may have and vote right then and there.

At all other times the Ballot Box will be in front of the SEPO Office during weekdays when the Office is open.

Please call a Board member or myself with ANY questions at all.

Thank you so much for participating in this very important SEPO Election process.

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

Sent 2026-01-10: SEPO Elec 2026: We are all set up and handing out the ballots -

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU.

See you soon in the HALL.

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

Sent 2026-01-10: January 16 2026 Women’s Club -

Happy New Year to one and all!

This is a reminder that our next Women’s Club meeting will be held on January 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Retzlaff Hall.

At this meeting, we will be voting for a new board, which will take over following the February 2026 meeting.

Please remember to wear your name tag and/or Women’s Club gear for a chance to win a prize.

Refreshments will be served.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lisa Perrier-secretary

Sent 2026-01-10: Field trip -

Attention Birding and Nature Club.

We had talked about having the field trip on Wednesday, March 18 in the meeting last Monday. However the tram is available to be reserved on Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 am. So I reserved it for March 19. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

- Tom Stone

Sent 2026-01-10: Reminder of Monday Meeting -

Sunshine Garden Club Get Together

Water Harvesting.

Monday, January 12th

Retzlaff Hall at 4:00

Presentation “Use Rainwater Instead”

with Priscilla Rosas, Texas Master Gardener

From the Rio Grande to Lake Travis, from the Ogallala Aquifer to the Red River, Texas water supply is under duress. Due to new industry moving into our three-county area, this may have the potential to push water supplies to the brink (from Texas Tribune 2025/09/11).

Please join us to learn how to capture rain using Water Harvesting techniques.

See you Monday,

Debbie Gossman and Susanne Ulrich

Sent 2026-01-08: SEPO Elec 2026: Election Packet Pickup -

See below for details concerning SEPO Election Ballot Packet pickup.

So here goes.

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WITH YOU.

You will be required to show your ID and sign for your packet. An election committee member will sign after your signature as a witness.

If you do not have your ID with you, you cannot pick up your packet.

And, oh boy, I'm hearing there may be refreshments available for everyone. Sounds good to me.

Not sure what else I can say right now except see you when you come to pick up your packet.

Beth Parrish

2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson

2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com

314-960-6710

Sent 2026-01-08: New Resident Homeowner Picnic Party -

Please join us to welcome our new resident homeowners to our community.

The virtual signup for this event is in the library. All this food and fun for $10.00 per person! Please sign up and deposit your payment in the lock box.

If you're a new resident homeowner and received an invite to this event there is no charge to you. However, we do still need you to signup in the Library.

Any questions please contact me or Jill Heinerikson. Thank you!

Lisa Perrier 651 485 7293

Jill Heinerikson 816 590 0116

Sent 2026-01-08: T-Fiber Mtg -

Raymond with T-Fiber will be in the library on Friday the 16th from 10-12 noon, to sign up residents and answer questions. This is the last planned Sunshine group mtg. If you didn't attend the Board mtg on Monday, the issue with Combs residents has been resolved, but no news on the Vacation Pause yet. Raymond said he would let me know when he hears anything. - Tom Perrier

Sent 2026-01-08: VIDEO: "Residents & Directors" Yearly Mtg, Jan 5, 2026 -

Hi All - This is Beth Parrish (SEPO Election Committee Chair)

First off - the email subject line was in error on the Wednesday email and it really contained the link to the video from the Jan 5, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. Hopefully, those of you who have watched it already figured that out.

And NOW - moving on to what transpired after that meeting:

Recordings (video & tape) from the Jan 5, 2026 "Residents & Directors" Yearly Meeting are available. Due to technical issues with the video recording on Google Meet, see below for what was captured on which media.

I also want to point out my error during my explanation of voting/ballots etc. Randy had indicated it takes 154 owners to make a quorum in order to count the votes. I had said it was 156. After the meeting and rereading rules, I do concede I was wrong and Randy was right. 😊

You can find everything on the Sunshine Web site HERE OR directly from this link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S2OFAsCilxfb8wpLEs58cpDPgcw76G4Y?usp=sharing

which houses:

Two Separate Videos (due to Google Meet issues):
- First 15 min of the meeting
- Last 49 min of the meeting
A single Tape Recording:
- of the entire meeting (includes the Covenants Ballot explanation)

Please contact Randy Davis or Gay Paxton with meeting content questions.

Please contact Beth Parrish with technical/website issues/questions.
Note: If you ever aren't able to access these recording from the direct links above, you can always find them on the website.

Randy Davis (SEPO Board President)

Gay Paxton (SEPO Board Secretary)

Sent 2026-01-07: Field Trip -

Birding and Nature Club Field Trip

Where: Resaca de la Palma State Park

When: March 19, 2026 Meet at Retzlaff Hall at 8:00 am to car pool

or at 9:00 am at the park

Fee: $4.00 per person

A tram will be provided

Items to bring: water, insect repellant, sack lunch A tour guide will also be provided.

Open to all residents of Sunshine Country Club Estates. Please join us as fun will be had by all.

Tom Stone, President

Birding and Nature Club

Sent 2026-01-07: VIDEO: Regular Board Mtg, Jan 5, 2026 -

The video from the Jan 5, 2026 Regular Board Meeting is now available. You can find it on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NsrR_mNBcIeoyq_1gwrriBSzklxHOub5/view?usp=sharing

Please contact Randy Davis or Gay Paxton with meeting content questions.

Please contact Beth Parrish with technical/website issues/questions.
Note: If you ever aren't able to access this video from the direct link above, you can always find it on the website.

The Jan 5, 2026 "Residents & Directors" Meeting will be available later today or tomorrow.

Randy Davis (SEPO Board President)

Gay Paxton (SEPO Board Secretary)

Sent 2026-01-06: Election Stuffing and Delivery Schedule -

Hi All - Some of you heard this schedule yesterday at the "Residents & Directors" meeting, but I wanted to get it out to everyone in print.

Stuffing Ballot Packets (Election Committee) (in Retzlaff Hall):

Wednesday, January 7: 1 pm – 4 pm
Friday, January 9: 8 am to Noon (if needed)

Pickup by Owners (in Retzlaff Hall) & Delivery to Homes:

(Pickup by Owners) Saturday, January 10: 11 am – 1 pm
(Delivery to Homes) Sunday, January 11: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
(Pickup) Tuesday, January 13: 11 am – 1 pm
(Delivery to Homes) Tuesday, January 13: starting @ 1 pm
(Doing this final home-delivery and the length of time doing it depends on how many ballot packets we have left to mail.)

Stamp Ballot Packets (in Retzlaff Hall):

Wednesday, January 14: Noon to 1 pm

Mail any Remaining Ballot Packets (USPS):

Thursday, January 15: Time TBD

As always, please stay tuned and keep checking your email for additional info and reminders in the coming days.

Beth Parrish

2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson

2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com

314-960-6710

Sent 2026-01-06: Fishing Club Meeting January 14th -

Fishing Club News:

There will be a fishing club meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. It is important for all fishing club members and those interested in joining the club to attend.

Please note that we had planned to take nominations and vote for up to three officers at the December meeting, however, we only had three participants in attendance and did not feel that we should move forward until we had other folks present. Therefore, we postponed the elections to the January meeting.

Additionally, we have a $500 gift certificate that we had received after submitting a request to HEB that we would like to share with local (Harlingen) non profit organizations. Please bring your nomination(s) for a local non profit (which includes a description of their services) that you would like to nominate to receive a portion of the certificate and we will vote on this at the meeting.

As noted previously we need people to step up for officer positions. We did have a couple express interest. If we don't have enough volunteers at our January meeting, we will need to dissolve the club.

If anyone has nominations or questions, please feel free to contact Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552; Bill Peterson at 507-291-7106 or Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862.

Thank you.

Deb DesLauriers-Eich

Sent 2026-01-06: ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 SEPO Election: Candidates & Covenants Ballot -

Sent 2026-01-05: Stained Glass -

We will be starting stained glass again at the Woodshop this Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30. Please bring your clicker to enter the storage yard. Any questions please give me a call.

- Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910

Sent 2026-01-04: WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI TICKETS ARE ON SALE -

WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI TICKETS ON SALE

No tickets will be sold at the door.

Check with a woodworker to purchase your tickets.

Cost: $12

All proceeds support the SEPO Woodshop.

Dinner will be held Tuesday Jan 20th 4:30 pm to 6 pm in Retzlaff Hall.

The meal consists of homemade Spaghetti, meat sauce, garlic or non- garlic bread, tossed salad w/dressing, and homemade dessert of your choice. Coffee, iced tea, lemonade and water will also be provided.

The meal is served to you at your table, by some of your friendly woodworker volunteers. If you choose, you can have your meal delivered to your home or come to the hall and ask for a take-out.

Any questions, please call: - Cathy Chajec

Sent 2026-01-04: WC: Pop-Up Lunch -

Howdy, neighbors! Just a friendly reminder about our Pop-Up Lunch on Monday, January 5, from Noon - 1 PM.

We’ll be serving:
• Chicken salad sandwiches on a croissant with lettuce
• A bag of chips
• Tea lemonade and coffee

All for the low price of $5!

We’ll also have:
• FatBoy ice cream sandwiches for $2
• Free popcorn for everyone

It’s a great opportunity to enjoy lunch, visit with your neighbors, and then stay afterward for the "Residents & Directors" Meeting..

We sure hope to see you there—come hungry and bring a friend!

Sincerely,
- Pam Davis Women’s Club President 214-516-4844

Sent 2026-01-03: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials for 12/31/2025 -

The Unapproved Financial Reports for 12/31/25 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

Sent 2026-01-03: REMINDER: Monday Activities/Mtgs -

Remember -
Monday at 1pm, there will be a Board/Residents meeting in the Hall, including Directors’ reports, election discussion, candidate introductions, employee introductions, SEPO club updates, more.

Also, the Women’s Club will be selling chicken salad sandwiches and chips for $5 starting a little after noon (while they last).

Come for the food, stay for the meeting.

Randy Davis, SEPO Board President

Sent 2026-01-03: Birding and Nature club speaker -

Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, January 5th will be John Yochum, Park Ranger at Estero Llano Grande State Park, who will be speaking to us on the Rio Grande Valley magic. This will be of interest, as it pertains to the many unique flora and fauna of the RGV. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, January 5th. All are welcome. See you soon. Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club

Sent 2026-01-03: WC: New Homeowners' Party -

Please save the date for the new resident picnic homeowner party. Details below.

Lisa Perrier (Event Co-Chair)

Sent 2026-01-03: Newsletter Correction: Women's Golf Guest Day -

In the Women’s Golf part of the Newsletter, in regards to Guest Day on January 28th (not 29th), I should have said Pavilion (not Gazebo)! Thank you - Gloria Voth Phone: (507) 217-9657