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Hibachi Party (2024-09-17)
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Sent 2024-09-02: Hibachi Dinner Update -
The Hibachi Dinner is now sold out! Thanks to everyone who signed up! It should be a fun time!!!
- Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
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Sent 2024-09-01: Hibachi Party -
As promised, We will have a high end Hibachi dinner here on Tuesday, September 17 at 5 PM. I understand this isn’t for everyone and it is just an experiment at this time. The Hibachi Chef can only accommodate up to 25 people for this event. A signup sheet will be in the Library later this week. If you’re interested, please sign up and I will share more details with you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
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Garage Sale (2024-09-07)
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Sent 2024-09-05: Garage Sale September 7th -
GARAGE SALE
Saturday September 7th ONLY
8:00 am to 2 pm
4116 N Minnesota St
We will have the sale both inside and outside. Come and browse through items in the garage then go inside for some air conditioning and even more items and clothes!
Please be considerate of your neighbors and do not block traffic on the street.
See you there!
- Sandy McAfee
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Karaoke (2024-09-06)
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SEPO Facebook Karaoke Pics -
If you didn't see the Karaoke Potluck pics on Facebook (or even if you did) some of them are posted on the Sunshine website HERE.
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Sent 2024-09-05: REMINDER - Karaoke -
Karaoke is Friday (tomorrow) at 5pm (doors open at 4:30). You don’t have to sing, dance, drink, or eat. We just want you stop by and check it out. If you WANT to do any or all of those things, you will absolutely have that opportunity. It’s a good chance to get out of the house for a little bit and enjoy some entertainment (it is entertaining). - Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
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Sent 2024-09-01: Karaoke -
It’s been a while since we’ve had karaoke party, so let’s get together and sing and dance on Friday, September 6. As a reminder, you don’t have to sing, but we’d love to have you come support those that do. Doors will open at 4:30 and we’ll start singing at 5pm. If you want to bring a snack, feel free to do so, but it is absolutely not necessary. It’s about singing and not eating. We’ll probably go for a couple of hours, so if you’ve never checked it out, stick your head in and see what’s happening. I think you’ll have a good time.
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Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
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Summer Potluck (August 20, 2024)
SEPO Facebook Potluck Pics -
If you didn't see the Potluck pics on Facebook (or even if you did) some of them are posted on the Sunshine website HERE.
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SEPO Facebook 2024-08-19: Summer Potluck, Tuesday, August 20 -
Looking forward to tomorrow’s potluck with our special musical guests, Edith and Diego. I might even do some line dancing…during the potluck. It’s a new move where I cut in line. I hope I call your table first!
Doors open at 4pm, eat at 4:30 and music will start at 5. See you there. Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
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Sent 2024-08-13: REMINDER, Summer Potluck, Tuesday, August 20 -
One week from today!!! We will have our monthly summer potluck! The doors will open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30PM and Diego And Edith will perform for us at 5! This is entirely free except we will have a pass the hat for the artist. We are looking forward to seeing you!! Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
Sent 2024-08-03: Summer Potluck, Tuesday, August 20 -
Howdy neighbors! This month’s summer potluck will be held on Tuesday, August 20th! Doors will open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30. We are happy to announce that Diego and Edith will perform for us at 5PM! This event is completely free; however, we will have a pass the hat for the artist. - Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
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Summer Potluck (July 22, 2024)​​
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Update 2024-07-27: See some of the great pics from this event HERE.
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Sent 2024-07-21: Summer Community Potluck (July 22, 2024): Reminder & Info -
We are excited about another community potluck, Monday (7/22). It's a chance to eat some great food and catch up with friends. Also, local entertainer (Curt James) will be performing. Doors open at 4, eat at 4:30, and Curt at 5. There’ll be plenty of dancing and remember, the event is free; however, the only money Curt will get is from tips, so please bring a couple of bucks. Many folks in our community go offsite to see musicians. This is a chance where they come us. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Sincerely, Pam Davis
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SEPO Facebook: Summer Community Potluck (July 22, 2024): Reminder & Info -
One week from today!!! We will have our next monthly summer potluck. Monday, July 22nd the doors will open at 4PM. We will start eating at 4:30 and we are excited that Curt James will perform for us at 5. The event is free; however, we will be having a pass the hat for the artist. Looking forward to seeing everyone! - Pam Davis
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Sent 2024-07-09: Summer Potluck, Monday, July 22 -
With the hurricane weather well behind us, we are excited to announce our next community summer potluck is scheduled for Monday, July 22nd! Doors open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30PM and we are happy to announce that Curt James will perform for us at 5PM! The event is free but we will have a pass the hat for the artist! We hope to see you there! Sincerely, - Pam Davis
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Summer Community Potluck (June 25, 2024)
Sent 2024-06-23: REMINDER & INFO: Summer Community Potluck -
I saw the following 'Reminder & Info' on the SEPO Facebook page and thought it was definitely SEPO Email material as well. Hope all of you still in Sunshine this week ENJOY!
NOTE: I'm just the conduit of this info. Please contact Pam Davis if you have questions, etc. Thx
Beth Parrish, SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710
Our first summer community potluck is happening this week on June 25!!!
Doors open at 4PM. We start eating at 4:30 and this talented guy (see below) plays at 5!!! The event is free but we will have a pass the hat for the artist. Come join the FUN!!!
- Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
I'm excited about the community potluck on Tuesday (6/25). It's a chance to eat some great food and see who has the best rain story. Then, when we're tired of talking about the weather, a great local musician (Steven May) will entertain us.
Doors open at 4, eat a 4:30, and Steven at 5. Also, the only money he will get is from tips, so bring a couple of bucks. Many folks in our community go offsite to see musicians. I've heard from a few people that they are happy my wife, Pam, has put this together. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there.
- Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook)
Sent 2024-06-04: REMINDER: Summer Community Potluck -
Just a reminder of our summer monthly potluck later this month, Tuesday, June 25th! Doors open at 4PM, dinner starts at 4:30PM, and Steven May will perform at 5PM. This event is free, but we'll have a hat pass for the artist. Contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
- Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Women's Club President
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Sent 2024-04-24: Summer Community Potluck -
Hi neighbors! We have arranged to have the first summer community potluck scheduled for Tuesday, June 25th. Doors will open at 4PM, eating will begin at 4:30PM and we are happy to announce that Stephen May will be preforming at 5PM! Please stay tuned for more details.
- Pam Davis, Women's Club President
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Memorial Day 2024 (May 27, 2024)
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Sent 2024-05-31: Memorial Day Salute -
Dear Friends,
A special THANKS to all in supporting Sunshine's Memorial Day Tribute and Potluck - from the forming of ideas to the setup and the cleanup and the Program.
Retz Hall was patriotically decorated including photos of special family and friends who had served in times past. How grateful are we to have known their acquaintance.
BTW - our patriotic wall (see the Sunshine Website HERE has a book of photos of our past Veterans. And do you know you are invited to submit a photo to Jim Tennant regarding your Military Service. We would be proud to have past and present residents on display. Check it out!
Thanks to Pam and her help as the Potluck was spectacular as always with a grand selection of food to eat. The decorations were nicely done and provided a patriotic experience.
And a round of applause for our friends who opened the program, sang and signed our National Anthem, gave the Invocation, presented our past Heroes with a Veterans Wreath, and whose few words recalled the history and the sacrifices with gratitude and reflection on this special Day of Remembrance.
We are so lucky to live here. God Bless America
- Sincerely, Lenore & John Combs USAF​
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Sent 2024-05-21: Final plans for Memorial Day at Sunshine -
Dear Friends -
MONDAY 27 May 2024 Memorial Day at SCCE 3PM
You are most cordially invited to our Memorial Day program-
We shall meet at the Flagpole by the Office at 2:45 pm sharp to begin our Memorial Day Tribute. Due to 100 degree weather, we will operate from Retz Hall after the Wreath Ceremony,
3pm Wreath Laying tribute -- begins at the Flagpole
Please, I need 10 Flag Bearers (including 2 Guards w/ wooden rifles)
John Combs will have a briefing at 2:30.
Please signup on Bulletin Board in Library - if you wish to help.
I need several volunteers who would like to read a few short explanations of the short program as it proceeds. Sign up please..... (I have scripts).
1. Wreath Laying ceremony _________
2. Welcome, meaning of Memorial Day __________
3. Vic is doing the Invocation - Vic Hillman
4. Meaning -- Missing Man Table __________
5. Reading/Meaning - - Soldiers Cross __________
The readings are short - just a reminder of why we are here.
- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276
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Sent 2024-05-20: Memorial Day -
Memorial Day is approaching. Just like we did last year, the bulletin board in Retzlaff Hall is decorated so that anyone who wants to, can put pictures, letters or any memorabilia of a loved one who has served or is serving on it for all to see. Please make sure you put your name on the back so we can get it returned to you.
- Jill Ventrello & Pam Davis
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Sent 2024-05-13: Memorial Day Event: Few more details -
From SEPO Facebook, by Pam Davis, a few days ago:
Memorial Day meeting in the books! Monday the 27th at 2:30PM, please meet in front of the office for a wreath ceremony. We will then have a golf cart, parade to the gazebo. At that time, we will have a memorial day tribute. At 3:30 PM, the doors will open for the potluck. We will eat @ 4 PM.
We would like volunteers to carry flags to represent each branch of the services. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Lenore Combs via telephone or email.
-- Lenore J Combs, 956-245-1276 ljcombs44@gmail.com
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Sent 2024-05-10: Update for Memorial Day -
Dear Friends -
We had a brief meeting working meeting yesterday.
Pam Davis and ?? are heading up the Potluck and seem to have it well under control. THANKS for their support.
The program so far will include a Golf cart Parade around SCCE from the Office to the Gazebo - everyone invited!!!!!
Please, if anyone wishes to have a part in this, I have made some examples for you to consider. All this is posted on the bulletin board in the Library. Please make a copy and leave the original.
We will begin at the Flag Pole by the Office for a Wreath presentation
Then Golf Cart Parade to the Gazebo
Need two (2) volunteers to post the wreath
Program: Presentation of the Colors,
Posting of the Colors
Invocation (a short prayer of Thanks for God's blessings)
National Anthem Pledge of Allegiance
What is Memorial Day and why we honor this day--
Flag Folding Ceremony --
Bell Honors- tolling of the bell saluting our Veteran's sacrifices
God Bless the USA
Help wanted:
I Need eight (8) Flag Bearers and two (2) Centuries
May we have some volunteers to do the Flag Folding piece
We will have a practice - need four (4) volunteers
Need two (2) volunteers to do the Bell Tolling
One (1) reader for the eight (8) reasons and a bell ringer. (we have a Bell)
The Soldiers Cross and the Veteran Remembrance Table will be on display.
A Candle Of Honor for the Remembrance of our Fallen will be on the Remembrance Table.
Dismiss - Potluck
Once we return to the Hall, we will again post the Colors - have an Invocation prior to dinner and then eat and enjoy our celebration of this day.
Everyone is invited to participate especially in an area of your special concern -- Invocation Flag Bearers
When a Flag of your choosing Army or Air Force, etc. is to be posted in Retz Hall, you may walk with that Flag Bearer - representing your special Branch. John will be calling the Posting of the Colors.
THANKS for the help so far and a special thanks for those who would like to take a part.
-- Lenore J Combs 9956 245 1276
Sent 2024-05-06: Memorial Day - SCCE - Monday 27 May 2024 -
Dear Friends,
Could we meet on Wednesday 8 MAY at 11:30 am in the Library - to discuss a line up of our schedule -
Everyone is welcome to sign up for a part in which you would like to do or help to do.
Signup sheets are on the bulletin board in the Library.
Pam and company have already planned the Potluck side of this. - Thanks to her team. Everyone invited.
Everyone is invited for the Golf Cart Parade
decorate if you like
We will meet at the Office
We will do a Wreath Ceremony at our Flag Pole.
We will proceed to the Gazebo for the Memorial Day program.
PROGRAM: (tentatively)
Presentation of the Colors Invocation National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
What Is Memorial Day and why we honor this day
Soldiers Cross (explained) Veterans Remembrance Table (explained)
Bell Honors
Patriotic songs
Taps
Potluck
Thank you all for your assistance
-- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276
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Sent 2024-04-19: Memorial Day 2024 -
TO: SCCE Women’s Club, Jill and Sunshine community
FROM: Lenore Combs 956 245 1276
RE: Memorial Day – Program and Potluck
Dear Friends,
SCCE plans for Memorial Day Holiday: Monday – 27 May 2024
* Realizing our program will be two-fold = the Program followed by a Potluck.
John & I cannot look after both facets, so we will need Program help and a Potluck committee. Lenore will keep in constant communication. Everyone is cordially invited to assist & participate.
In the past, our Sunshine Memorial Day Program generally included a Golf Cart Parade, a small quality Memorial Day presentation at the Gazebo, followed by a break so folks can get their dish and then return for the Potluck.
Preceding the Potluck, there will be a marching Flag presentation into Retz Hall and the colors posted. Then we begin…... (Signup sheets in Library)
I have plans for the street Golf Cart Parade and a patriotic program at the Gazebo. Hope that you can obtain help for the Potluck side, please.
MEMORIAL DAY -- City of Harlingen – they will have a Candlelight Ceremony at Veterans Memorial at Pendleton Park on Thursday the 30th of May at 7:30 pm (1425 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen) The Public is invited.
Lenore Combs
Sent 2024-04-2119: Memorial Day 2024 - Mtg on Apr 21 -
I had physically posted info about my upcoming meeting to start discussing plans for the Sunshine Memorial Day festivities. However, I am unable to meet at the original time. I have updated my postings and also asked that this email be sent to the community. The meeting will now take place @ 2 PM in the Library. - Lenore Combs