Sunshine Country Club Estates
Pool - Hot tub - Pavilion
The open air Pavilion next to the Pool and Hot tub plays host to many
neighborhood gatherings and parties.
The pool is always available for Swimming, Sunbathing and Just enjoying the company of Friends & Neighbors.
The Hot tub, which is right next to the pool, provides the opportunity to relax and also helps with the following, just to name a few:
** Relieving Stress **
** Easing Muscle Tension **
** Improving Sleep **
What a calm soothing place to be at night.
Pool-Hot tub-Pavilion at night
See the result of Pool Shower renovations.
Hot tub:
Years Ago
2026
Various Updates
over the past few years on the
Pool - Hot tub - Pavilion
Sent 2026-07-21: Hot tub -
(Facebook on July 17: From Pat Heinerikson)
One of the hot tub motors overheated, but was found in time before it was damaged. We have shut down the hot tub. We are going to put in an electric protection system that will protect these motors from any future mishaps, hopefully.
I have decided, now would be a great time since the system is down anyway, to turn off the heater, do the repairs to protect the pumps, drain the system, allow the tub itself to bake in the South Texas Sun for a week, while taking up the flaking coating that we applied last year. Then reapply a new coating to the clean, dry hot tub surface and have it ready for everyone when they come down this fall.
That being said I will begin draining the hot tub on Monday (July 20). It will be closed for at least a week because it’ll be empty. The pool is fully functional, so enjoy the cool pool and eventually the hot tub will be open soon.
(Facebook on July 20: From Pat Heinerikson)
Quick update; the hot tub has been drained. We will let it air out and dry in the hundred degree weather the remainder this week and maybe, depending on the weather, reinstall a new coating to the hot tub. We will be sanding and scraping this entire week.
Sent 2025-10-26: Pool Heater -
(From Facebook)
The swimming pool heater is showing multiple codes and not functioning. It will be cool to swim in, but you can still use it.
I found the pool pump room unlocked after I personally locked it yesterday. I don’t know how many people have keys. This will also be addressed.
Thank you for your patience. Hopefully, this would be a quick easy repair. We will find out tomorrow.
- Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board
Sent 2025-10-19: UPDATE: Pool & Hot tub -
For those of you who not yet aware, both the Pool and the Hot tub are now in working condition, so come on over and enjoy. FYI - Be careful entering the hot tub as the edges of the steps are slippery. We will address this asap. So, in the meantime, please be careful getting in and out of the hot tub.
- Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board
Sent 2025-10-08: UPDATES: Pool & Hot tub Closures -
On Facebook - from Oct 4, 2025 per Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board
11:29 AM
Update to the pool and hot tub. I believe I was very optimistic to say that it would be open on Monday the small amount of rain that we got today along with the water back draining into the hot tub in the pool has been detrimental to our timeframe as we need to have dry surface for the paint and product to adhere to still have tiling and tuckpointing to do around the pool and painting to do inside the pavilion the heater that was supplied to us for the hot tub was incorrect, and a commercial unit will be delivered either Wednesday or Thursday for the hot tub so timeframe wise moving forward hopefully planning on the pool to be open Tuesday or Wednesday. I will update when it is open the hot tub to be open Thursday Friday I will update sorry about the inconvenience but during the short timeframe, we can all enjoy everything being new and sparkly moving forward.
11:42 AM
We have purchased a new drainage system to go around the outside of the pool and in between the pool and the hot tub. It is an obvious need of replacement, a majority of this drainage product has broken and separated from itself, adding to the ground water that we are having to deal with. This is also part of us redoing the pool for a long-term solution. Thank you for your patience.
Sent 2025-10-03: UPDATES - Pool & Hot tub Closures -
Hi All - This is Beth Parrish. I just now saw this:
On Facebook - from Oct 1, 2025 per Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board
Bad news the pool supply sent us a residential model not the model that we ordered the model that we ordered won’t be in till Wednesday so the hot tub will probably be open on Thursday of next week, but hopefully everything else will be ready by Monday. God willing
And so the repairs and updates have begun hopefully the weather will hold out and it’ll all be ready by Monday. Thank you for your patience.
Sent 2025-09-30: Pool Closure -
Due to the extensive repairs needed on the pool, hot tub, and pavilion area. We will close the pool starting October 1 through and including Sunday the fourth. Weather permitting we will be open for business on Monday the fifth. Included are some pictures to show the tripping hazards and wear and tear that have accumulated over the years. Sorry about the inconvenience. We’re planning on getting this ready for the influx of our returning winter Texans. Please avoid this work area during this timeframe thank you.
- (From Facebook) Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board
Sent 2025-01-01: Pool has been reopened -
Our pool has been reopened. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board
Sent 2024-12-30: Pool Closing again -
Our pool will be closed until around noon Wednesday, Jan 1st. It is being treated. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board
Sent 2024-12-28: Pool is reopened -
Our pool has been reopened. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board
Sent 2024-12-27: Pool Closing -
Our pool is being treated and temporarily closed. Will be tested tomorrow to make sure it’s ok to reopen.
- Tony Adams, SEPO Board
Sent 2024-07-11: Pool Reopening -
POOL AND HOT TUB
Because of the rain we had yesterday afternoon, there has been a slight delay in getting the pool opened.
Lalo and Lupe have been working very hard to get things back in shape and we appreciate all they have been doing. The delay will be just this morning (Thursday) and then everything should be ready by noon today.
So by Thursday noon (the 11th) the pool and hot tub should be good to go!!!
Again, Hats off to Lalo and Lupe!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! - Jim Kennedy SEPO Board
Sent 2024-06-28: Closure of Pool areas -
Weather pending maintenance/installation of new handrail by the pool stairs and pool deck repainting will be going on. Due to work being done, that area of the pool will be closed July 8, 9, and 10th.
Thanks in advance for your support and understanding.
Tony Adams (SEPO Board)
Email Sent 2024-01-25: Last Pool Update -
Pool Update: Water temp as of 9:00 am was 86 degrees. Good to go. Enjoy!!!
- Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board
Email Sent 2024-01-24: Wednesday pool update -
Pool update as of 4:45 Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
- Heater is running, thanks again to Lalo, and water temps are on the way up.
Right now water temp is 73 on the way up to 90. Hopefully, most of that will take place during the evening. Will check again in the morning, and let folks know. Thank most of you for your patience and enjoy the pool again.
- Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board
Email Sent 2024-01-19: pool update -
A quick update on the pool situation!!
A new heater has been ordered------because of the weather all over the country, they are in demand!! We have one coming in from Phoenix and should be here by Wednesday. We will try to have it installed as quickly as possible, so hopefully it will be up and running by the end of next week.
Thank you for your patience and the way this weather has been, haven’t noticed a line of folks trying to get into the pool. Hot tub is working Great!!!!!
Will keep you up to date.
- Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board
Email Sent 2024-01-18: pool heater -
Just a quick note to let everyone know the heater for the pool is giving us some problems. The pool temp might be a little chilly for the next few days. Will be taken care of a quickly as possible.
- Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board
Email Sent 2023-09-16: pavilion floor -
Hi! Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer!! Starting next Monday. September 18th, the Pavilion will be closed because we are going to refinish the floor. This should take most of the week and again thank you for your patience. Something to look at when you all (Y’all) return!!
- Jim Kennedy
Email Sent 2023-07-17: Pool Jets -
Hi pool users. Need your help!! The jets in the pool are adjusted to make the skimmers work more efficiently. They steer any floating objects like leaves towards the skimmers. If you try adjusting these jets it just cuts the way the water is moving towards the skimmers. We would like to ask you to leave the jets in the position they are in now. Thank you and your cooperation is much appreciated.
- Jim Kennedy
Email Sent 2023-06-30: Pool Update -
Hi Everyone!
Quick update on the pool area. As of this afternoon the new equipment will have been installed. This involves a new, and much needed heater for the hot tub. The old one was not reliable so this should solve our problem and give us even heat in the hot tub. Also, there will be a new sand filter for both hot tub and pool. Sand will give us a better filtering system and be more efficient. This will not only give us a better filtering system, but make the chemicals do a better job. Lalo did his usual great job in the installation. Pat him on the back when you see him!!!
Everyone have a Safe 4th!!!!!!! - Jim Kennedy
Pic from 2023-05: Hot tub after cleaning -
Email Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) -
Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jet are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. - Jim Kennedy
Email Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update -
Hi: Quick progress report on pool and hot tub!! There was a tear in one of the filters and that has been ordered. Lalo has worked his tail off switching filters to get things in line as quickly as possible. To get things done the “right way” – let’s put off using the pool for another day. When I get the green light, I’ll let you know. Hope it will be worth the wait!!! Thanks again for you patience. - Jim Kennedy
Email Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update -
FYI - Jim sent this to me yesterday at 4 PM but I was unable to get it sent out. Beth
*******************
Hi: Because of weather and some glitches that have popped up with filters and pumps, am sorry to say the pool and hot tub will not be open Friday. The good news is that both the hot tub and pool look great! With the addition of some chemicals and tender care everything should be soon back to normal. Thank you everyone for your patience while this is being done!!!!! - Jim Kennedy
Email Sent 2023-05-09: Pool and Hot Tub Closed -
Pool And Hot Tub will be Closed for Cleaning
Pool and Hot Tub Is going to be completely drained and cleaned with Acid Solution next week Mon-Thurs May 15-18. We will update you on Thursday with the status of Maintenance. Thank you - Jim Kennedy
Email Sent 2023-03-06: Pool Cleaner -
Good Morning: We have acquired a Robotic Pool Cleaner. We gave it a test run early this morning and it looks like it is going to do a great job. The cleaner will run when no one is in the pool. Therefore, it will do its’ work in the middle of the night. The cleaner will be set up and put in the pool at approximately 9:00 pm. It is OK to be in the pool at this time, just be careful of the cords. At about 4:00 am the cleaner will start and run for about 2 ½ hours. Lupe will then be here to remove the cleaner from the pool. During that run time, please stay out of pool. Thank you very much for you cooperation. This does not involve the hot tub, so that can be used as usual. It is in the plan to give the hot tub a special cleaning, and you will hear more about that later. Thanks again
- Jim Kennedy
Email Sent 2023-03-02: NO GLASS CONTAINERS IN POOL OR PAVILION AREA -
Attention to all Residents:
The above is a reminder that is posted in the area of the swimming pool and pavilion. There are to be no glass containers brought into this area. This is for obvious reasons. For your safety and others, this is a rule that MUST be followed.
If glass drops and shatters, which it does, and you are barefoot, you will very much regret stepping on it. It is almost impossible to completely clean up and if it goes into the pool or hot tub, they must be drained and cleaned. Known offenders will be made accountable.
- SEPO Board
Email Sent 2023-03-01: Pool Closure this Saturday -
As you all know, the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament starts Thursday morning and concludes Saturday evening with a Happy Hour (HH) in the pool/pavilion area followed by an awards dinner in Retzlaff Hall.
Starting with setup for the HH and until everyone has entered the hall for dinner, the pool/pavilion area will be closed to only those participating in the tournament festivities. We are looking at a closure from 3-6 PM Saturday.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
- Tony Tramel, GNDGT Chairperson