Sunshine Country Club Estates Retirement Community. 55+. Warm Winters in TX. Golf. Pool. Games. Parties. Fun & Sun. Tennis/Pickleball Pavilion Pool Hot Tub Shuffleboard Fitness Room #2 Fitness Room #1 Office/Library/Lounge We Welcome You Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE) Retirement Community located in Harlingen, TX We are a 55+ , debt free, private member-owned and operated community. The wide variety of activities offered provides both flexibility and independence for you to create the lifestyle of your choice. Debt Free and Self Governing You own your own home and lot in our senior-oriented self-governing neighborhood. We have 304 residences on 57 acres with brick custom, stick built and mobile homes in the Rio Grande Valley in Harlingen, Texas. We enjoy life with minimal home upkeep. Activities offered include Golfing, Birding & Nature Club, Fishing Association, Rock Painting Club, Quilting, Woodworking, Cards, Stained Glass and many more. The large beautiful common areas include a par 3, 9-hole golf course, Retzlaff Hall for all types of activities, pool and hot tub, nicely equipped exercise room, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, library, billiards room, card room and meeting rooms for resident gatherings. There is a storage area for RVs, trailers and the like that does require a fee. Storage sheds may be placed on some of these lots. Use of the well-equipped woodworking building is free. Common questions For 2026, total annual Home Owners' Association (HOA) Fees will be $1,500.00. These can be divided into periodic payments or are discounted 2% if you pay before Jan 20 of the year the fees are due. Residents and anyone Renting their homes enjoy the same amenities offered here in Sunshine. The golf course is owned and maintained by the Estates. There are no fees for residents to enjoy the golf course or the Woodshop . There may be additional modest fees for some activities, such as Women's Club parties. Many other activities/amenities are free to Estates residents and renters. Homeowners may enjoy the company of up to two house pets. Golf Carts are the most common mode of transportation when going from place to place within the community. Activities (HERE ) and Amenities (HERE ) The open-air Pavilion next to the pool and hot tub plays host to many neighborhood gatherings and parties. Other amenities in the heart of the community include the multipurpose Retzlaff Hall which hosts potlucks, quilting, line dancing, parties and many other social opportunities. It also serves as a Meeting venue for meetings with large numbers of participants. Residents enjoy walking, biking and our nicely equipped fitness center. If you enjoy using a cue stick, we have tables for your use. If you enjoy playing cards, there's an entire room set aside for doing that. Our Women’s Club plans many other special events throughout the year. Our Community A variety of housing styles and prices are available that match the preferences and budgets of almost any buyer. Regardless of your passions, you are sure to find other like-minded residents who share your interests. There are many clubs and interest groups as mentioned above. Shopping and dining places abound within minutes of the community. And South Padre Island with its beautiful beach is only a 30-40 minute drive away. Beautiful warm weather, low cost of living, plentiful fresh fruits and vegetables, and the lively social and cultural scene make the Harlingen area one of the top retirement destinations in the country. While the surrounding region offers many cultural and nature experiences, many residents remark that a world of endless fun can be found without ever leaving the community. The rich assortment of amenities, activities and groups suits almost any lifestyle. Description EASTER SUNRISE APRIL 16, 2017 APRIL 1, 2017 NEW HOMEOWNERS 2018 HOME OF THE GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT Annual 3 day tournament in March followed by an Awards Banquet. For seniors (55 and Over). Includes both Sunshine and Neighboring golfers. Tons of prizes and fun. Come join us. GNGT Women's Club (WC): What Is It? We are a dedicated group of volunteers who live right here in this neighborhood, and we donate our time and talents to organize events that bring people together in positive ways while also raising funds for important community projects and upgrades. We are not professional event planners or chefs - just neighbors who care deeply about making this community a better place. Women's Club (WC) Activities In March 2026 the SEPO (Sunshine Estates Property Owners) Board of Directors approved all WC activities being proposed at that time for the upcoming 2026-2027 Winter season. The list can be found HERE . Make sure you are aware of these exciting activities and start planning what you want to have on hand to dress in / decorate with. The volunteer signup sheets are located in the SEPO Lounge on the WC bulletin board. For new residents, this is a great way to get involved and to meet and get to know your fellow residents/neighbors. We are always looking for new ideas and we never turn down help. New Homeowners Party Each year the Women's Club hosts the New Homeowners' Party. Go HERE to see details as they become available about the Jan 9, 2027 party. It is a fantast ic way for new Residents to get to know their fellow neighbors. And it's also a great way for everyone to get to know more about the new homeowners. And one of the best parts for the new homeowners is that they get in free. IN THE NEWS "SEPO Emails" "SEPO Enews Emails" published within 24 hours of the information being received - Year Round (Emails to be sent to the Sunshine Community should be sent to sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com at any time.) "Monthly Newsletters" "Newsletter" published monthly - October thru March (Articles are due by the 24th of each month to seponewsletter@gmail.com in order to be published by the 1st of the following month.) FITNESS, RECREATION & LEISURE Golf, gatherings and fun are found here. Our professional team of employees keep our golf course maintained to high standards throughout the year. Other facilities (all of which are free to residents and renters) include a swimming pool and hot tub, and tennis, pickleball and shuffleboard courts. We have two fitness rooms; one for a cardio workout and one for strength training. These all accommodate a wide variety of exercise levels. Many other interest groups offer even more opportunities; such as birding & nature, quilting, woodworking, stained glass, rock painting, fishing, line dancing, walking, biking, billiards, cards and more. RETZLAFF HALL PURELY WONDERFUL Retzlaff Hall offers a gathering place for many activities. Potlucks, club meetings and musical performances are just a few. The adjacent pavilion offers more space to groups and activities. GOLF COURSE HAVE A FIELD DAY Enjoy a relaxing day at our modern, world class Golf Course. You’ll appreciate a truly distinct experience on the course, reflecting the classic beauty and refinement of Harlingen, TX. The wonderfully kept surroundings of our course make for a truly wonderful golfing experience. POOL SIDE ENJOY THE BEAUTY Enjoy your community of friends and neighbors at poolside, social gatherings, water aerobics and more. Meet up with old friends and also make some new ones. Fitness,Recreation,Leisure In The News Staff DEDICATED STAFF Serving Sunshine Valerie Lupe Lalo Manny Joe Back to Top

Golf Events (Oct 2021 thru Mar 2022) Additional Details O'clockers Golf Scramble Women's Golf League Guys & Dolls Good Neighbor Golf Tournament GNGT WC Luncheons ************************* ONGOING O'clockers Golf Scramble (Year-round) Sent 2022-03-12: O'clockers golf - Due to daylight savings time the O'clockers golf scramble will move to 5:00 on Monday, March 14th. This is a daily golf event that is open to all golfers in the community. We will meet next to the shuffleboard court at 4:45 daily to receive team assignments. This is a fun event. No cost. Hope to see y'all there. Donna O'clockers Golf Scramble Women's Golf League ************************* COMPLETE Women's Golf League (Starting Nov, 2021) Newsletter 2021-04: Women's Golf League - The Sunshine Women's Golf League invites all new residents to join us in Nov for the 2021-2022 golf league season. All skill levels welcome. We want you to come and meet Sunshine residents. . . enjoy the camaraderie and have some fun. There will be a guest day and luncheon the first part of Nov (if Covid-19 restrictions allow). Date to be determined. I hope you will give it some thought and join us in the fall. Terry DeBackere League President Back to Top ************************* COMPLETE Guys & Dolls Tournament (Feb 11-12, 2022) & Guys & Dolls Tournament: Awards Happy Hour/Ceremony (Feb 12, 2022) Rain Dates are Feb 18-19 for Golf and Awards Sent 2022-02-06: REMINDER: Guys and Dolls - We want to remind everyone that the last full day to sign up for the tournament is Monday February 7th. The sheets will come down Tuesday morning so don’t miss out on the fun. There are Guys on the list that need a Doll to make a team, so ladies come in and sign up. It’s not too late! Deloris Pearcy Newsletter: 2022-01 - This tournament will consist of one Guy (man) and one Doll (woman) on each team and will take place on Friday & Saturday, February 11 & 12. Rain dates are scheduled for Friday & Saturday, February 18 & 19. Start time for mornings is 9:30, afternoon start time is 12:30. Signup sheets are posted in the library. There are two signup sheets - one for teams and one for singles without partners. Cost is $10.00 per person (cash only). Saturday evening there will be an old fashion Happy Hour and awards ceremony. Bring your favorite finger food to share. BYOB. It will be a lot of fun for all!!!! Deloris Pearcy Sent 2022-01-15: Guys & Dolls Golf Tournie - SAVE THE DATE Friday and Saturday February 11 & 12 GUYS AND DOLLS TOURNAMENT Play will follow typical scramble format. Rules will be published to avoid any confusion. Each team consists of one male and one female, so choose a partner. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the library before the first of February. Watch for more complete information coming soon. Rain out dates will be Friday and Saturday, February 18 & 19. Guys and Dolls committee - Sent from Deloris Pearcy Sent 2021-12-18: GOLF Event: Guys & Dolls - You will see on the various mediums that list this winter season's Sunshine activities, there is a spot slotted for the Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament & Banquet on Feb 19 & 20, 2022. But it also says "Need Chairpersons". These dates were requested last March by me, only in order for this event to get on the calendar. We haven't had it for the last two seasons, due to Covid-19. So, I know there are residents who really want to see it started up again. Although that seems like a long time off, if this event is going to take place this season, now is the time for residents to step and volunteer to chair it. If you have never chaired such an event there are several residents who have chaired this and other similar golf events. I'm assuming they would be more than happy to get you going and answer any questions you may have. I believe a committee of about six to eight people can put this on. If you are interested, please contact me and I will assist you with getting the paperwork going for this. I do not play golf, but I know the people who have played in this tournament in the past have enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for your consideration. Beth Parrish 314-960-6710 Guys & Dolls Back to Top Good Neighbor Golf Tournament ************************* COMPLETE Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) (March 3-5, 2022 w/Rain Dates March 10-12, 2022) Sent 2022-03-06: CORRECTION - GNDGT: Day 3 - Closest to Pin, Longest Putt & Hole-In-One Winners- Here are the winners for Saturday AM & PM "Closest to the Pin" and "Longest Putt". And, can you believe it, there was a 'Hole in One', not only in the AM but also in the PM. Congratulations to all of the winners of this portion of the tournament for all three days. Dick Parrish (by Beth) Sent 2022-03-04: GNDGT: Day 2 - Closest to Pin & Longest Putt Winners - Here are the winners for Friday AM & PM Closest to the Pin and Longest Putt. Dick Parrish (by Beth) Sent 2022-03-03: GNDGT: Day 1 - Closest to Pin & Longest Putt Winners - Here are the winners for Thursday AM & PM Closest to the Pin and Longest Putt. Dick Parrish (by Beth) Sent 2022-02-27: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Registration - We are only accepting Standby Registrations for the Good Neighborhood Day Golf Tournament, which is located in the Library. We would love to have a few people on Standby in case the needed to fill a position(s) arises. Sent 2022-02-24: FILLING UP FAST - Register Now: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament - Due to an excellent response, registration for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament is nearing its goal. We encourage those interested to sign up as soon as possible, since we are filling up quickly. Please note that if your registration is received after the number of teams is established, you may be placed on our reserve/standby list. If you have any questions, feel free to contact GNDGT Committee. Sent 2022-02-23: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament - The 2022 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament registration is open to SEPO residents and their guests now! Attached is a photo of the registration area located in the library. Get your registration in early. We are in need of resident’s golf carts for persons who need to use a golf cart in the GNGT. If you can make your golf cart available to GNGT players, please send an email response to: trtramel@icloud.com . Beer, sodas and water will be provided as we have done in the past. Our Neighbors will be registering starting Thursday, the 24th. All registration ends on Monday, February 28th at 5:00PM. Women’s Golf will be serving lunch on Thursday and Friday for a nominal cost. We will be providing Closest to the Pins awards each day for the morning and afternoon groups. Award prizes will be provided on Saturday after each group finishes their round. We will be playing a “Florida” type scramble this year. These rules will be clearly explained before starting. Currently the long range weather forecast looks pretty good! Tony Tramel 2022 GNGT Chairman Sent 2022-02-19: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Registration - Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Registration Registration for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament will begin on Monday, February 21, 2022 in the Library. This will be a self-registration process. Registration forms and envelopes will be provided on the bulletin board next to the door to the pool. The entry fee is $40.00 The white dropbox with the golfer silhouettes will be used as a depository for your registration envelopes. The tournament is scheduled for March 3,4,5, 2022. Sunshine player registration will run from February 21 until noon on February 28. Outside player registration will begin on Thursday, February 24 and run until noon on February 28. If you have any questions please contact Jerry Wetherbee, 425-418-3345 or Randy Davis, 214-783-4604. Jerry Wetherbee Sent 2022-02-06: GNGT: March 3, 4 & 5, 2022 - Thursday, Friday & Saturday - I am happy to announce Good news and Good news. The Good Neighbor Golf Tournament, and its name, is back. The event is scheduled for March 3, 4 & 5, 2022, which is a Thursday through Saturday. The GNGT committee has decided to forge ahead with this event with a few modifications because of Covid. It will be an outside event. We will be inviting our Neighbors to participate as in the past. We have plans to award daily prizes to both the morning players and the afternoon players. We will not, however, be having an awards dinner on Saturday evening. Sunshine Women's Golf League has again agreed to prepare hot dogs / brats / sloppy joe sandwiches for $5 on Thursday and Friday. It will be a Bring Your Own (alcoholic) Beverages (BYOB) for the tournament. Water and soda will be provided. We will have registration for Sunshine players in the library beginning Feb 21st. Registration will start for outside players on Feb 24th. We are giving Sunshine the first opportunity to get in the game. So please register early. The registration fee is $40 a player. This gets you three (3) days of competitive golf, along with cash and golf prizes being awarded. We will pay out closest to the pin each day for the morning and afternoon sessions. Saturday we will determine the overall tournament award winners, again for the morning and afternoon groups. The final day to register for our GNGT is Noon on February 28, 2022 in the Library. Tony Tramel, GNGT, Chair 2022, Cell 337-693-6344 Newsletter: 2022-02-01 - Good News and Bad News - We will be having a golf tournament on March 3, 4, and 5, 2022, Thursday through Saturday. However, the committee decided we would call it the Sunshine Country Club Estates Golf Tournament, rather than the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament, for this year only. The name change is because of input from the organizing committee and others. We will be limiting participation to only residents/renters of Sunshine and/or their immediate family. Additionally, the golfers must be 55 years of age or older. We plan to host everything outside, so we will not have an awards dinner on Saturday. We hope to award prizes every day by drawings beginning the first day for the morning and afternoon participants. We moved the dates back a month in hopes of having great weather. We will be reducing the entry fee as well. Stay tuned for more updates and details. Tony Tramel, 2022 Sunshine Country Club Estates Golf Tournament, Chairman Back to Top ************************* COMPLETE Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) Lunch Stand (Sponsored by Women's Golf League) (March 4-5, 2022 w/Rain Dates March 11-12, 2022) Sent 2022-03-01: GNDGT: Women's Golf League Luncheons - The luncheons provided by the Women's Golf League for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament will be on Friday and Saturday this year. Friday's menu will include barbecues, chips and a drink. Saturday's menu includes brats and hot dogs, chips and a drink. Both days cost will be $6. Glenna Boardman GNGT WC Luncheons Back to Top

SEPO Board / Annual Meeting Agendas & Minutes (Oct 2019 thru Mar 2020 Winter Season) Go directly to the Minutes or Agenda you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Minutes (2020-03-09) Board Agenda (2020-03-09) Board Minutes: Role Assignment (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Minutes (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Agenda (2020-02-18) Board Minutes (2020-02-17) Board Agenda (2020-02-17) Board Minutes (2020-01-13) Board Agenda (2019-01-13) Board/Residents Minutes (2020-01-06) Board/Residents Agenda (2020-01-06) Board Minutes (2019-12-09) Board Agenda (2019-12-09) Board Minutes (2019-11-12) Board Agenda (2019-11-12) Board Minutes (2019-10-21) Board Agenda (2019-10-21) ********************************************************************************** SEPO Board Meeting Minutes March 9th, 2020 (Approved April 22, 2020) The meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1:00 PM. A roll call was taken, and the following Board members were in attendance: John Chajec, President, Mecca Henry, Treasurer, Jerry Utterback, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell and Tony Tramel. Others present included Jim Kennedy, Jean and Ron Lawrence, Kim and Kirby Schmitz, Sue Swidryk, Vickie Jones, Janice McFee, Jim Kennedy and Kathleen Sunders. John Chajec asked Ron Lawrence if he would like to start off the meeting about his requested item on the agenda. Ron indicated several years ago the “swamp area” generally north of the central entry gate, had been cleared and was being mowed. He identified about 2 years ago a water relief valve was moved from the frontage road to a location north of Texas avenue, with the expectation this action would help maintain the wetland area north of Texas Ave. This water valve has since been moved back to the frontage road, thereby drying out the area in question. Ron felt this area could again be an asset, if the area could be mowed as it once was, and after it was initially cleared again. President Chajec indicated a Board member would meet on site with Ron to help identify the area and determine what action, if any, might be considered by the Board at a later meeting. President Chajec also indicated the Board is no longer considering any proposal to modify the pool level that was listed on today’s Agenda. (Kirby and Kim Schmitz indicated they were pleased with this conclusion). Jim Kennedy, chairman of the Architecture Review Committee indicated all projects submitted had been approved. Jim indicated he had a need to discuss one related issue with John Chajec, to be resolved after the meeting. Discussion related to “Orientation” for new residents was discussed. Currently a “New Resident Package” is provided by the Office when new owners become SEPO residents. This is a legal package where the new owners are provided copies of Covenants, Policy and Procedures, and By Laws that they must abide by as part of a contract between them and SEPO. Janice McFee indicated as part of the Womens club, they want to have a follow up visit with these new residents, perhaps a week or two after they receive the SEPO package. This would be more like a traditional “Welcome Wagon” personal approach, letting them know about the social activities that are available. This two-phase approach for new residents would help to simplify the orientation process. There was some discussion by Lyn Swonger about this issue, and he wanted to clarify there is a need for two separate packages / approaches, the first should only be SEPO information, and the 2nd meeting with appropriate material would add to or supplement the first SEPO new resident packages. Vicki Jones submitted a proposed list of activities scheduled for next year by the Women’s Club. She also noted the presence of Sue Swidryk, who would be the activity director for next year’s Women’s Club. The proposed schedule was approved unanimously, and a copy is attached. Mecca Henry presented a copy of the audit report and replies she prepared in response to the audit report. She also presented adjustments and journal entries were made for the 2019 budget year, and she further recommended the Office issue a single invoice for each property in January. As each person pays against their respective invoice, the invoice amount less respective payments will be recognized, with any discounts applied for early payment. This action will reduce paperwork and reduce the opportunity for errors. Mecca Henry also indicated she will be providing monthly / annual budget reports to each Board Member and on the SEPO Residents Web Page. She further indicated a need to resolve an issue involving the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament financials for 2019. John Chajec indicated SEPO’s electrical supplier contract will expire soon. He indicated we have 11 different metered locations. New agreements need to be executed and / or extended before May 2020. Jean Lawrence, former President of SEPO added that Bob Wall previously had researched in detail and negotiated great KWh rates. Unfortunately, the companies failed to identify their “passed through charges” in their rate proposal, therefore the real costs were never properly identified. Director's Reports: Frank Tewell indicated the hot tub is working. The primary villain was the blower motor and parts could not be obtained locally, therefore causing delays. Tony Tramel indicated that he initiated actions to develop a set of plans, specifications, engineers estimate of probable construction costs, and contract documents for Indiana reconstruction / rehabilitation project. In review of the approved budget, it appears on the surface, there is no specific funding for Indiana repairs. He recommends funding for Indiana repairs be included in next year budget, so that once January 1st occurs, we can be prepared to execute a competitive bid contract pending funding in order to implement this project, assuming funding is provided in 2021 annual budget. Tony further indicated there appears to be a need to have a 5-year capital plan for other relative big ticket items, such as a “pavement management plan”, (in order to prevent another Indiana type project), replacing / repairing the banks of the golf course ponds which are sluffing into the ponds in many locations, or replacing older irrigation system components, or pump house motors, etc. Without such a plan, we will always be playing catch up or be reactive rather than proactive in protecting our investment. Both Tony and Mecca advocated the development of a 5-year capital improvement financial plan for the budget making process in the immediate future. Jerry Utterback indicated concrete was installed adjacent to existing sidewalks of the shuffleboard courts, where landscape gravel was removed. This was done in order to eliminate small rocks being accidently being cast into the hot tub by walking in this area. A new tennis net was recently installed and two pickleball nets have been ordered. Jerry received a bid on repairing the entrance / exit area near the gate of the storage lot. This proposal was for $12,500 for concrete pavement with steel reinforced section. Action is pending a review of this cost and related budget. Lyn Swonger indicated his effort had been primarily directed towards maintenance over the existing facilities of the golf course. New sod and drainage were installed on hole number 6. John Chajec indicated we were missing one board member because of the submitted resignation of Mark Owen, who held the position of Treasurer last year. The position of Secretary remains open. Tony Tramel, after reviewing this situation, decided to “take one for the team” and accepted the Secretary position in order to move forward. Tony indicated he still wants to be directly involved with Texas Ave, and Indiana Avenue as well as Streets in general. This volunteer action was necessitated in order to keep the financials moving, as both a Secretary and Treasurer names must be registered for SEPO to act in various ways. John Chajec indicated there was a need to fill one more position and he had asked several people to consider a potential appointment by the Board to fill this open position of Texas Avenue, Streets and other Common areas. He indicated Neil Morehead was willing to accept the position. Frank Tewell moved to appoint Neil Morehead, and it was seconded by Lyn Swonger, the motion was passed unanimously.. Discussion then moved towards allowing and / or amending the definition of immediate family, which is primarily associated with persons playing golf and a requirement for paying for golf if you are not within the immediate family. There was consensus that adding the words “brothers and sisters” to the definition of immediate family was acceptable. Jerry Utterback moved, and Mecca Henry seconded a proposed amendment to add those words to the Policies and Procedures of the Board. In order to clarify the language, the definition of immediate family would be stricken. The attached Resolution 2020-01 reflects the changes approved, see attached document. The Board indicated it will also consider at the next board meeting adding a more modern definition of immediate family, which may be living within the same household, which might include, but not limited, to words such as “partner”, or “persons living in the owner residence” to the immediate family definition. The following Board and Information meeting dates were identified in a discussion: Board Meeting Dates Residents Informational Meeting Dates October 12, 2020 October 20, 2020 November 9, 2020 November 17, 2020 December 7, 2020 December 14, 2020 January 4, 2021 Nominations February 16, 2021 Annual Meeting March 8, 2021 John Chajec then reviewed received suggestion letters, which included subjects related to excessive speeding of vehicles on the perimeter streets, identification of golf activities at various times of day, which occupy the course, thereby preventing other residents from playing during specified time periods, and others. Suggestion letters should be signed, so the Board may be able to provide direct contact to address received suggestions. Lyn Swonger indicated unsigned suggestions letters should not be addressed. No resolutions and solutions were identified after reviewing the received suggestion in the suggestion box. The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM. Attachments: Agenda for Meeting Mecca Henry, Treasure Report and Correspondence SEPO Directors' Expense 2020 Profit & Loss: 02-29-2020 SEPO Audit Report 2020 Audit Report Response Approved Schedule of Women’s Club Activities 2020-2021 Approved Resolution 2020-01 Redefining Immediate Family in Policy and Procedures of the Board Respectively submitted Tony Tramel, Secretary ********************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for March 9, 2020 Please submit your requests to speak at the board meeting by Friday, March 6th, 12 noon. As of Monday 3/2 no one has requested to speak at the meeting. John Chajec SEPO Board President SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA 3/9/2020 Roll Call Board member resignation and appointment Reassignment of board/area responsibilities Guest speakers Committee reports Architectural committee Officer reports: Treasurer: Mecca Henry Area 1: Frank Tewell Area 2: Tony Tramel Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business New business Immediate family policy: add brothers and sisters New owner orientation Possible 2020 projects: Pool depth changed to not exceed 5 ft, less water = less chemicals, less gas = lower expenses Pavilion sound improvements Install LED lighting in central area bldgs North end of Missouri entrance to Encore property, cement slope, consider drainage and access to Resaca for NHW patrol access Pave or concrete in storage yard from gate to golf net Indiana Circle New lights on TX Ave Letters to the board Adjournment ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors February 18, 2020 (Approved April 29, 2020) Director John Chajec convened the Board Meeting at 4:00 PM. The Members of the Board present were Tony Tramel, Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger, Mecca Henry, Frank Tewell and Jerry Utterback. Purpose: To determine the roles and responsibilities of the new board members. First order of business : To appoint a president. Nominations: John Chajec was nominated by Lyn Swonger and seconded by Frank Tewell as president. John Chajec was unanimously elected. Other board responsibilities: By a unanimous vote the following board positions were determined Lyn Swonger, 1st Vice President Frank Tewell, 2nd Vice president Mecca Henry, Treasurer Mark Owen, Secretary Frank Tewell: Director of Common Area 1 Offices & Lounge Pavillion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sun Burst Bldg Tony Tramel: Director of Common Area 2 Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Texas Ave Jerry Utterback: Director of Common Area 3 Storage & Shop Area Shuffle Board Court Tennis Court Lyn Swonger: Director of Golf Course Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. Respectively submitted. John Chajec SEPO Board President ******************************************************************************** SEPO BOARD ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2020 (Approved April 29, 2020) Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1 p.m. John called upon Chuck McEvoy who declared a quorum was present. Meeting was recessed until 3 p.m. John Chajec resumed the meeting at 3 p.m. We opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chuck McEvoy was called upon to give the election results. John Chajec 226 votes; Lyn Swonger 173 votes; Mecca Henry 173 votes; Tony Tramel 194 votes; Ron Clark 149 votes. Chuck reported thirteen ballots could not be counted because they were not properly executed in the Proxy envelope. John Chajec thanked Chuck and his committee for all their hard work. John thanked Clint Wunderlich and Dick Shelton for their service on the board. Tony Tramel and Mecca Henry both took the oath of office before the congregation. The ACC reported that everything was in compliance with forms submitted. OFFICER REPORTS: Mark Owen – reported the 2019 books have been closed and paperwork has been sent to the accountant to prepare the tax return. Financials are posted outside Valerie’s office. Frank Tewell - Click HERE to see his report. Jerry Utterback - Click HERE to see his report. Lyn Swonger - Click HERE to see his report. Board of directors voted on the purchase of a used gas golf cart to replace one of our older carts. Ron Lawrence then presented the list of residents/former residents who have passed away in 2019. There were 21 names read. Beth Parrish is making updates to the resident directory and website. Beth also reminded groups to have newsletter articles to her by the 24th for the March Newsletter. Neighborhood Watch – Lenore Combs reported on her latest meeting with the residents and John Chajec present. The Vendor program was revisited and John explained the Board’s decision not to back this program as long as the gate remains open, garage and estate sales happen and anyone can drive through here during the day. It was also discussed about changing the codes on the doors to the buildings and having them different from the front gate code. Your input is requested. Birding and Nature Club – Jean Burgoine reported on changes to TX Avenue as a result of the flood, overgrown trees, and the water feature and fence that is rotting away. Jim Tennant reported on the Memorial Wall honoring both American and Canadian Veterans, Police, Firefighters and First Responders. You should see some progress on the wall very shortly. As Jim has about $621 invested in this project right now of his own money, he has some pledge slips available if anyone is interested in donating. Pledge slips can be gotten from Valerie. Also forms to be filled out can be turned in to Valerie, to be given to Jim. Good Neighbor Tournament - Tony Tramel announced it was the 35th Anniversary year this year. 180 players signed up and it filled up fast! He will be chairing the event again next year. Share Nelson announced the program on Saturday called “Remember When” . It will be held this Saturday evening and tickets are virtual and $5 each. Jerry Utterback announced Lalo is repairing the fountain on the 9th hole lake and will then work on the fountain on 1. Meeting was adjourned at 3:44 p.m . Respectively submitted. John Chajec SEPO Board President ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Annual Meeting Scheduled for February 18, 2020 Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Determine quorum and recess till 3 pm to allow counting of votes Reconvene at 3pm Chuck McEvoy, election results Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Director reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Memorial: Ron Lawrence Beth Parish: Website etc Organizations Women's Club Neighborhood watch Woodworkers club Birding and Nature Club Men's Golf Women's Golf Good Neighbor Tournament Open Mike Adjournment John Chajec SEPO President ******************************************************************************** SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 2020 Meeting was called to order by President Chajec at 12:56 p.m. All board members were present except Dick Shelton. Cathy Chajec took minutes. President Chajec asked for approval of the minutes from January 13, 2020 Directors' Meeting. The motion was proposed and seconded. All voted unanimously to approve the minutes. John Chajec reminded the board members to have a summary of accomplishments ready for the Annual SEPO Residents meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. No Guest speakers were present. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Jim Kennedy, for the ACC , reported no problems from the past month. All forms submitted were approved. Memorial Committee: John reported Irene Phillips will continue on this committee until further notice. OFFICER REPORTS: Mark Owen - reported the 2019 books are closed. Financial reports are located outside the office for those wishing a copy. Mark reported $540,000 in cash in the banks, $2 million in fixed assets. Mark reported income of $16,000. Required documents have been sent to the accountant to work on our income taxes. Mark also reported that prior years problems have been fixed and still trying to decide where to audit. Frank Tewell - The hot tub pump has gone out twice in the past week. Frank and Lalo have been working on fixing the pumps themselves at a cost of $120, where in the past the pool repair people have been charging between $500 and $600 each repair. Frank reported this has happened 4 times since he was elected to the board. Frank is going to order parts to keep on hand. Problem is small rocks getting into the hot tub from the outside on peoples feet, then being sucked up when Lupe runs the vacuum. he area that is causing the problem is going to be cleaned out and concrete will be poured there. Clint Wunderlich - had nothing to report. Jerry Utterback - reported two persons are in arrears and letters have been sent. The storage area fees amounted to $13,850 in revenue. Jerry is also working on getting additional bids on fixing the entrance to the storage area. Lyn Swonger - approached the board members about purchasing a gas golf cart to replace one of our aging carts, which has cost us over $600 in repairs last year on the two we have now. Mark Owen made a motion to purchase the gas golf cart for $3000. Motion was seconded by Frank Tewell. All members approved the vote. OLD BUSINESS Dick and Linda Jones have contacted the Gas company about the cost of running the gas line to the new card room and have a generator installed in case of a disaster. Paperwork has been sent to the gas company to research cost of installing a gas line. SUGGESTION BOX A suggestions was made to change the policies and procedures on who would be considered immediate family that could golf free. It was suggested “brothers and sisters” be included. Another letter suggested a New Homeowner Orientation meeting. This will be taken under advisement by the new board. Another suggestion was to have the ACC make sure the home being sold is in compliance with all our covenants before the resale certificate is issued. Final suggestion was to come up with a form letter to send to those homeowners with unsightly property. Motion was made by Jerry Utterback and seconded by Mark Owen to adjourn the meeting at 1:21 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Chajec ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for February 17, 2020 Below is the board meeting agenda for the Feb 17th meeting, 1 pm in the General Purpose meeting room. As of today no one has submitted a request to speak at the meeting. The deadline to submit a request to speak is Friday, Feb 14th, 12 noon. Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen audit committee Jim Braden, lien Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business Generators New business Letters to the board Adjournment John Chajec SEPO President ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes January 13, 2020 (Approved February 17, 2020) Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1 p.m. Roll Call: Present were , John Chajec, Frank Tewell, Clint Wunderlich, Lyn Swonger, Mark Owen, Jerry Utterback. Dick Shelton was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Jim Kennedy reported for the ACC, any work done on the outside of your residence must be approved by the ACC, who meets on the 1st and 15th of every month. Forms are in the Lounge or from Valerie and should be turned into the office when they are filled out. A copy of the approved report will be kept in the file cabinet in the office. John will double check to make sure forms are there. Memorial Committee – John contacted Irene Phillips about taking over the committee, but Irene decided to hold on to the office till someone else steps up for the time being. BOARD MEMBER BUSINESS President Chajec asked for approval of the minutes from December 9, 2019 Director Meeting. Frank Tewell made a motion to approve the minutes, Mark Owen seconded the motion. All voted unanimously to approve the minutes. President Chajec ask for a motion to approve the minutes from the Resident and Director meeting on January 6th, 2020, with the correction of the spelling of Tony Tramel’s name. Frank Tewell made the motion and seconded by Lyn Swonger. Motion passed unanimously. Mark Owen reported on closing out the year and Valerie has copies of the 2020 budget for those who would like a copy. Jim Braden will handle the audit again this year. Frank Tewell made a motion to proceed with putting a lien for delinquent dues, on property possibly in probate. Lyn Swonger seconded the motion and all were in favor of proceeding with said lien. Frank Tewell turned over the microphone discussion to Lenore Combs, who was given permission to purchase and install a wireless system in Retzlaff Hall, at a cost of under $400. Frank Tewell is looking into putting additional cameras in the hall/kitchen and pavilion area. There have been instances of “vandalism”: the pavilion bathroom, which was closed for repair of leaky shower valve, lock was picked, hot water heater was turned down to 70 degrees, and in the kitchen, someone turned the refrigerator down to 0 degrees, freezing food being stored there for an event. Possibility of changing the locks and anyone wanting access to the kitchen will have to sign out the key. It was also discussed by John and other board members that a resolution to Indiana Circle needs to be put on the front burner. Clint reminded board, that fixing the section of the access road going out before turning onto the frontage road by the RV park should be included. Lyn Swonger reported a problem with the drain on the 6th fairway. He contacted Jerry Rasch, and was told he could have the bushes removed so they could repair the drain. Resaca water was expected to be back on sometime today, per the irrigation district finishing repairs elsewhere. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Frank is waiting to hear from Dick & Linda Jones on the generators for the buildings. SUGGESTION BOX One suggestion asked that “siblings” be added to the list of persons allowed to golf free on our course. Second suggestion recommended an orientation meeting with new residents including a board member and one person from each organization be present. Frank reported that an orientation is already being done and information given to new residents. No other business came forward, Frank motioned to adjourn the meeting and Lyn seconded the motion and all members were in agreement. John adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m. Tony Tramel reported after the meeting, 176 players, 7 standbys and 40 additional dinners are on the books for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament. He reported they were going to try to fit the 7 standbys in. ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for January 13, 2019 Please submit your requests to speak at the board meeting by Friday, Jan 10th, 12 noon. As of Tuesday no one has requested to speak at the meeting. Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec for Dick Shelton taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Director meeting minutes, Dec 9th, approval or disapproval Director and Residents meeting minutes, Jan 6th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business Generators Letters to the board Adjournment ---------- John Chajec SEPO Board President Board Minutes (2020-03-09) Board Agenda (2020-03-09) Board Minutes: Role Assignment (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Minutes (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Agenda (2020-02-18) Board Minutes (2020-02-17) Board Agenda (2019-01-13) Board Minutes (2020-01-13) Board Agenda (2020-02-17) Board/Residents Minutes (2020-01-06) ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors and Residents Meeting Minutes January 6, 2020 Meeting was called to order by President John Chajec and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. John thanked Sherry Gardner for making popcorn. Dick Shelton was absent. Mark Owen, Treasurer commented he has copies of the 2020 budget if anyone would like a copy. Frank Tewell reported all the keyless entry locks have been installed and are working. When front gate code is changed, code on buildings will be done also. Frank also reported the new microphones will not sync with our old system. He is working with John and Lenore on the system. Frank reported the concrete light bases on Texas Ave will be painted and sprinklers will be finished soon. Pavilion Bathroom is closed because of plumbing issues. Please do not use or break into the restroom until the repair is finished. 2% Discount for HOA fees paid yearly are due in the office by January 20th. Jerry Utterback reported the shuffleboard courts, equipment, and lighting are complete. Arv Russell is going to help with maintenance of front fountains and pond fountains. If anyone would like to volunteer to take this task on please contact Jerry. Lalo will be spreading gravel in the storage area as you come in, up to the golf nets. Lyn Swonger reported the only work on the golf course this season will be maintenance. Cart paths on 5 and 7 have been completed. Please put rakes into the sand trap to avoid fire ants on the handles of rakes. Employees have been taking the resident trash cans in and out of Indiana Avenue to avoid further damage to Indiana Ave with the garbage trucks. This seems to be working well. Nominating committee chairperson , Neil Morehead, along with John Whitley and Jerry Drost, were thanked by John for their service. Neil presented the candidates for the 2020 election. Mecca Henry, John Chajec, Lyn Swonger, Ron Clark, Clint Wunderlich, Tony Tramel. John asked for nominations from the floor. No one came forward. John called Chuck McEvoy, election committee chairman to speak. Chuck explained the ballot process. Please read instructions carefully and deposit your signed proxy envelope with ballot envelope inserted inside the proxy envelope. Please only vote for 4 candidates. Spoiled ballots will not be counted. Ballot box is located outside Valerie’s office. Do not give to Valerie, but place envelope in ballot box. ACC – reported no problems with requests submitted for approval. Memorial Committee – has no volunteers. Per our bylaws, volunteers must be found to fill this position. If you would like to fill this position, please contact John Chajec. Beth Parrish reported the SEPO Website went through a password change. Please send an email to Beth Parrish for the new password. Send it to sepoenews@gmail.com . Organization Reports: Women’s Club: Eileen reported on the events for the remainder of the year. See the board in the lounge for details on upcoming events. NW: Lenore Combs reported no NW meeting in January but will resume in February. Finger Lickin’ Chicken dinner tickets could still be purchased today only. Warren Hertel reported the Birding and Nature Club potluck is Tuesday with happy half hour at 4:30 and eat at 5 with presentation after dinner. Judy Parker reported the Las Vegas Scramble Golf Tournament is the 24th and 25th of this month. Tony Tramel reported the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament is scheduled for February 6, 7 and 8. Signup is this Thursday through Saturday and fee is $50 p/p (golfer) and $20 p/p (non-golfer dinner only). Honor Wall: Jim Tennant will be set up in the library Wednesday Jan 8th from 10-11 and 1:30-2:30 for those wishing to be on the Honor Wall. Pictures will be taken and form filled out with info to go on the wall. All members of armed forces, police, fire fighters, first responders, both US and Canadian are welcome. Resident Directory: Mark Owen asked if/when SEPO would be doing a new Resident Directory. Beth Parrish reported the Women's Club was looking into doing a digital directory inhouse that would be available to print from the Web site or by the Office. John reported the next Board Meeting will be Monday, January 13 @ 1 p.m. If you wish to speak at the meeting, get your request in by the January 10th noon. ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO 'Directors and Residents' Meeting Scheduled for January 6, 2020 In January we will have 2 meetings per the bylaws. Monday Jan 6th, Directors and Residents meeting, agenda below. Monday Jan 13th, board meeting. John Chajec SEPO President Pledge of allegiance Director reports Mark Owen Treasurer Frank Tewell Area 1 Clint Wunderlich Area 2 Jerry Utterback Area 3 Lynn Swonger Golf Course Nominating Committee: Neil Morehead Nominating Committee Nominations from the floor Chuck McElroy: election chairman Beth Parish: Website etc Organization reports Women's Club Neighborhood watch Woodworkers club Birding and Nature Club Men's Golf Women's Golf Good Neighbor Tournament Open Mike Board/Residents Agenda (2020-01-06) ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 Meeting was called to order by President Chajec at 1 p.m. Members present were, Frank Tewell, Mark Owen, Jerry Utterback, John Chajec. Clint Wunderlich was a late arrival and Dick Shelton and Lyn Swonger were absent. Jim Kennedy reported before the meeting that all requests through ACC were accepted except one, which was withdrawn by the homeowner. Memorial committee – no one was at the meeting or volunteered to take over this committee. Nomination Committee was not present, but have two confirmed candidates and still looking for two more for the four positions that are open. Nominations need to be posted outside the office by December 27th. President Chajec asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the November meeting. Frank Tewell made the motion and Jerry Utterback seconded. All members present approved the November minutes. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mark Owen reported -$493 thru 11 months. Also reported $46100.00 in cash and $1,667,000 in equity. GNT - Tony Trammel will chair the GNT for 2020 to be held in first week of February. Frank Tewell: Reduced the number of sprinkler heads in the memorial garden area to reduce the water flowing down the street. On Texas avenue, he will relocate the hose faucets to make mowing easier. The pool heater is down and a repair person has been called. Frank has a new supplier for pool chemicals, all natural chemicals are now being used and pool looks great. Pool will still require once a month shocking. These changes are already showing significant improvements in water quality and significant monetary savings. New keyless entry pads are installed on the library door and exercise room. Code will remain the same as the front gate code minus the # sign. The 2 microphones that mysteriously disappeared from the kitchen, are being replaced and will have to be checked in and out through Valerie. They should arrive on Tuesday. There have been many false reports to Frank about the front gate malfunctioning. He reported you just need to be patient. The fountains in the lakes are going to be pulled out and serviced. Jerry Utterback: Reported the new lights for the Shuffleboard courts will be installed soon. Jerry also reported the lights for the tennis courts would run $18,000 and paving the storage lot from gate to golf nets in front of the woodshop would run $14,000. These items are cost prohibited. Jerry also thanked the Women’s Club for the purchase of new Shuffleboard Equipment, which has just arrived. Lyn Swonger: Has finished the golf paths on 7 and 5. It was reported the dead palm tree on #4 needs to be cut down. Unfinished business – Waiting for the return of Dick and Linda Jones with information on generators for all buildings in central area. Frank Tewell made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:20 p.m. with a second by Mark Owen. Motion Carried Board Minutes (2019-12-09) Board Agenda (2019-12-09) ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for December 9, 2019 Below is the board meeting agenda for the Dec 9th meeting, 1pm. As of today no one has submitted a request to speak at the meeting. The deadline to submit a request to speak is Friday, Dec 6th 12 noon. The Resident meeting will be Tuesday, Dec 10th, 1pm in Retzlaff Hall. Sorry about the quick turnover between meetings but I'll be heading North shortly. John Chajec SEPO President Roll Call: John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec for Dick Shelton taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Nominating committee: Neil Morehead Post nominees, Dec. 27th, 10 days before the January Board on Jan 6th. Previous Directors meeting minutes, Nov 12th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1, 2 : Frank Tewell Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business: Generators Board Minutes (2019-11-12) ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019 Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 12:59 p.m. The following board members were present: Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell, Jerry Utterback, Clint Wunderlich, and Cathy Chajec taking the minutes. Dick Shelton was absent. Minutes from the October 21st meeting: Jerry Utterback made a motion to approve the minutes and seconded by Frank Tewell. Motion passed. John passed around the minutes from the executive board meeting held on Nov. 4th for approval. Motion to approve minutes made by Mark Owen and seconded by Lyn Swonger. Motion unanimously passed. No guest speakers were present. Committee Reports: Architectural Control Committee – no one was present Memorial Committee – no one present Nominating Committee – Neil Morehead was not present. It was mentioned the nominations for 2020 need to be posted by January 2, 2020, which would be 10 days prior to the January 12th Board of Directors meeting. Officer Reports: Mark Owen: no report at this time. Mark and Valerie are meeting with someone from our accounting firm to go over discrepancies from 2017 & 18. Report to follow. Mark will also be working on budget for next year. Frank Tewell made a motion for NO increase in dues for storage and HOA fees for 2020. Motion was seconded by Jerry Utterback. Motion passed unanimously. Frank Tewell: He has ordered a new timer for the front gate. Right now, Frank opens the gate in the morning and closes the gate every evening. Frank gave key to grey box on gate to Clint, Lyn and Valerie, in case of malfunction. Frank also had sprinklers installed up front on Texas Ave. No need to drag hose anymore. It was discussed about possibly repairing the road that is eroding away on the access road near Encore’s entrance. Many of the big trucks are tearing up this road more and more. Clint Wunderlich: Clint has information on Indiana Avenue and the road in front of Encore and will discuss at Resident Meeting next Tuesday. Jerry Utterback: contacted a contractor for bids on paving the storage area entrance from gate to end of golf nets. No info at this time. Jerry is also checking on lights for the tennis courts and new lighting over the shuffle board area. He will also look into purchasing new shuffleboard equipment. Lyn Swonger: Mentioned a mower needs repair (2 motors) at about $550 each. A new carburetor kit has been ordered for the dumpster vehicle. Lyn has cut the sprinkling time on course around Indiana Ave. Board will approach the residents about cutting their sprinkling time so Indiana does not always have standing water. Problem seems better after Lyn cut the sprinkling time, per John who has been monitoring the water on the street. Frank also mentioned he has cut the sprinkling time on common area by office. Lyn discussed the concrete work being done to connect the cart path on hole 7. John Whitley donated to pay the cost for concrete for cart path on 5. Lyn is also looking to implement some kind of action for those who drive all the way up to the green and between the sand trap and green. This is not allowed and tears up the grass leading to the green. Discussion was had about a few people who would need to be able to drive up close to the green and tee boxes for health reasons. Old Business: Frank is waiting on estimates from Dick & Linda Jones for generators for all the buildings. Motion was made by Jerry Utterback and seconded by Frank Tewell to adjourn the meeting. All approved and meeting was adjourned at 1:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Chajec ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for November 12, 2019 Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Nominating committee: Neil Moorehead Previous Directors meeting minutes, Oct 21, approval or disapproval Executive Directors meeting minutes, Nov 4th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1, 2 : Frank Tewell Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business: Generators New Business: ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes October 21, 2019 The meeting was called to order by John Chajec at 1:00 pm and roll call was taken. Board members present for roll call were: John Chajec, Frank Tewell, Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger Absent board members were: Dick Shelton, Clint Wunderlich, Jerry Utterback John Chajec announced the resignation of President Dick Shelton and accepted the position of President. Dick Shelton was nominated for Secretary and Frank Tewell seconded the motion. In the absence of Dick Shelton, minutes were taken by Marian Young. All reassignments are complete. Guest Speaker Stan Nelson spoke about Texas Avenue and the water that is flushed into the street. It's a dead-end water system. It is on record that no water should fill up the retention pond. John Chajec has talked to the city of Harlingen about this and will talk to the City of Combes. A discussion then took place about the water quality and how water filters were filled with sediment. There will be more of a discussion at the upcoming meeting on October 28th, 2019. Committee Reports Architectural Committee Jim Kennedy reported 108 building improvements since February 1st, 2019. Only one application was not approved. Everyone has been complying with the By-Laws. Jim suggested that the board make sure all new residents are aware of the regulations. John Chajec made a motion to accept and it was seconded by Mark Owen. Memorial Committee Irene Phillips reported a balance of $2519.80 for the memorial fund and had received around $500 in donations for the Birding Club and the Wood Shop. Irene indicated she would be resigning her position as sole member of the committee. There are a few problems that need to be discussed at a later time. John Chajec thanked Irene for her service, then made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Lyn Swonger. The minutes of the meeting for March 18th have been approved. Officer Reports Treasurer: Mark Owen reported he changed the structure of the financials and produced a 9 month financial and budget. We have total assets of $1,776,876.06. Common Grounds area 2 was under budget by $43,252.08. This could be due to the money set aside for Indiana Circle that has not been utilized. The payroll taxes are over budget by $16,576.19 year to date. Mark said payroll should be put into the payroll account. John Chajec suggested a 4th column to indicate the yearly budget. Lyn made a motion to table the budget and was seconded by Frank Tewell. Common Grounds 1, 2 and 3: Frank Tewell reported on and all of the repairs made over the summer season. The pool and pavilion area were repaired and repainted. Floors were sanded and sealed. The a/c in the hall was broken twice so Frank replaced the north a/c and had to repair the south a/c. The hall was flooded, the library had a leaky roof, all buildings were sealed and roofs are checked once a month for drainage problems. Both gates are not working well, and we are not getting good service from the installers. Frank has been comparing prices to find the best for our pool chemicals and paper supplies. The heaters in the pavilion were repaired. Golf course: Lyn Swonger reported a busy season for the Golf Course area. A pickup was purchased to haul mud from #4 and is also being used to pick up supplies. T boxes #3, #5, #8, and #9 were leveled and have new sod. New sprinklers were put in on #4, #6, and #9, The large sprinklers were taken out and smaller ones reinstalled due to the water hitting houses. 800 feet of sprinklers were replaced. Work will begin for a cart path by hole #2. A new commercial grade mower was purchased for $6200 and another mower was rebuilt. Two french drains were installed to improve drainage. New Business Volunteers are needed for the nominating committee. Lyn Swonger, John Chajec, Clint Wunderlich, and Dick Shelton first 2-year term will end. There is a two term limit for board members. Frank stated he knew of one person who would serve. The board meeting was scheduled for November 11th which is Veteran's Day. John Chajec suggested to reschedule the meeting for November 12th, 2019. Lyn Swonger seconded the motion. There were several letters from residents. Three were concerning the board meetings and the residents, one letter was concerning Texas Avenue, and another letter from Linda Jones suggesting a natural gas backup generator in the Sundance Bldg which is the only building built to possibly sustain a hurricane. The board will research the cost of a generator and gas line. Mark Owen brought up the large duck population on the golf course. Lyn Swonger stated they were working on a plan to take the ducks to a park. Resident Dee Novak discussed the ditch behind Minnesota Street. Homeowners are losing land as the ditch grows larger. A discussion took place as to what options we have. The Irrigation District is responsible for the ditch. Resident Jean Fredericks has called the Irrigation District twice with no results. The board will look into the matter. Mark Owen mentioned his family had a lot of recordings for Karaoke and wondered if the Women's Club would be interested. Stan Nelson stated the fountain lights in the lakes were not working. Lyn Swonger said #8 breaker shorts out but the pump works. They will work on the problem. Lyn Swonger made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by John Chajec at 1:48 pm. ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for October 21, 2019 Board Meeting Agenda - Roll Call Board member resignation and reassignment of positions Previous meeting minutes, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Olson Area 1, 2 &3: Frank Tewell Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Unfinished (old) business New Business Nominating committee Suggestions etc ******************************************************************************** Board Agenda (2019-10-21) Board Minutes (2019-10-21) Board Agenda (2019-11-12) Bottom of Page Back to Top

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Golf Events during the winter season (2023-2024). Golf Events (Oct 1, 2023 thru Mar 31, 2024) Additional Details Men's Golf: Tournie & Awards (2024-03-11 & 12 / 2024-03-19) Women's Golf: Tournie & Awards (2024-03-13 to 15 / 2024-03-22) Mens Golf League (Winter) Women's Golf League (Winter) O'Clockers Golf Scramble (ONGOING) Summer Mens/Ladies Golf League Tournie (2023-10-16 thru 18) COMPLETE Ladies Golf: Potato Bake (2024-02-10) COMPLETE Guys & Dolls Tournament (2024-02-23 & 24) COMPLETE GNDGT (2024-02-29, 03-01, 03-02) COMPLETE GNDGT Lunch (2024-02-29, 03-01) COMPLETE Women's Golf: Guest Day (2024-03-06) COMPLETE Men's Golf: Tournie & Awards (2024-03-11 & 12 / 2024-03-19) ************************* Men's Golf League: Tournament & Awards Party (Mar 11 & 12, 2024: Tournament / Mar 19, 2024: Awards Party) (w/Rain Dates: Mar 18 & 19, 2024: Tournament / ??: Awards Party) Sent 2024-03-09: Men's Golf League Tournament Information - The teams and times of play for the Men's Golf League Tournament being held next Monday and Tuesday will be posted after the Saturday Scramble. Please be sure to show up at least 20 minutes early to receive your scorecards. Each team will receive a copy of the rules at that time. As always no gimmes and we will play the sand as the ball lies. Please consult the provided rules or your fellow players if you have any questions. Each team will move ahead two holes at your next round. Also we will be meeting for drinks (Bush beer) and pizza after the last team is finished on Tuesday - 3:30 or so. You can bring your own drinks if you would prefer something else. Hope to see you there. Good luck - play well. - Dan Boardman Sent 2024-03-07: Golf Course Closures next week - Next week the golf course will be closed ALL DAY Monday and Tuesday (March 11 and 12) for the Men's League Tournament. Further, it will be closed until noon on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (March 13, 14, and 15) for the Women's League Tournament. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director FEB 2024: NEWSLETTER - At this time the Men's Tournament is scheduled for March 11 & 12 with the awards dinner on the 19th. Volunteers are needed to assist with the Men's Tournament and awards dinner. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Dan Boardman at the email listed above. Golf On! - Dan Boardman Back to Top Women's Golf: Tournie & Awards (2024-03-13 to 15 / 2024-03-22) ************************* Women's Golf League: Tournament & Awards Party (Mar 13 to 15, 2024: Tournament / Mar 22, 2024: Awards Party) (w/Rain Dates: Mar 20 to 22, 2024: Tournament / Mar 27, 2024: Awards Party) Sent 2024-03-07: Golf Course Closures next week - Next week the golf course will be closed ALL DAY Monday and Tuesday (March 11 and 12) for the Men's League Tournament. Further, it will be closed until noon on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (March 13, 14, and 15) for the Women's League Tournament. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director Sent 2024-02-15: Dates for Women's Golf Events - MARCH 13TH, 14TH, 15TH- WOMEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT 9:00 TO 11:00 AM - SIGNUP SHEETS WILL BE POSTED FOR BOTH TOURNAMENT AND BANQUET TO GET A COUNT. MARCH 20TH, 21ST, 22ND - ALTERNATE DATES FOR TOURNAMENT. MARCH 22ND- WOMEN'S AWARDS BANQUET- AT PAVILLION 11:30 TO 1:00 PM- SANDWICHES/BOXED DRINK/DESERT WILL BE PROVIDED. MARCH 27TH- ALTERNATE DATE FOR AWARDS BANQUET. Thank you for making this year a fun one! - Nancy Lyne Mens Golf League (Winter) Back to Top ************************* O NGOING I N WINTER Men's Golf League Feb 2024: NEWSLETTER - Tuesday Men's Golf League will continue to accept suggested changes to the following through February. Please consider changes to By-Laws , Rules-of-Play , League play format, awards, dues, or any other aspect of the League that will result in easier administration and enjoyment of play. Paper copies of the By-Laws and Rules of Play will be available upon request or found at the above listed webpages. The suggested changes will be compiled by the committee into a workable format for the 24/25 season. The league format changes will be presented at the awards dinner in March. Please provide suggestions to any of the following committee members. Randy Davis " randyd99@hotmail.com " Jim Tennant " jimbuck1050@yahoo.com " Larry Keller " papak51@yahoo.com " Rocky Lockwood " rlock0748@aol.com " Dan Boardman " dboard3@charter.net " Tuesday Men's League Committee At this time the Men's Tournament is scheduled for March 11 & 12 with the awards dinner on the 19th. Volunteers are needed to assist with the Men's Tournament and awards dinner. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Dan Boardman at the email listed above. Golf On! - Dan Boardman S ent 2023-11-22: Follow-up from Men's Golf Leagu e Meeting: Input Requested - At the Men's League meeting of 11/21 a committee was formed to collect and organize suggested changes to any and all aspects of the SEPO Tuesday Men's Golf League. Please communicate suggested ideas to any of the following members (emails below) of the committee ASAP. A follow-up meeting to consider and vote on the received suggestions will be held in Retzlaff Hall at 11:30 AM Tuesday 11/28. Please consider changes to By-Laws , Rules-of-Play , League play format, awards, dues, or any other aspect of the League that will result in easier administration and enjoyment of play. Paper copies of the By-Laws and Rules of Play can be found on the table in the library near the sign-up sheet. Randy Davis " randyd99@hotmail.com " Jim Tennant " jimbuck1050@yahoo.com " Larry Keller " papak51@yahoo.com " Rocky Lockwood " rlock0748@aol.com " Dan Boardman " dboard3@charter.net " Thank You. Dan Boardman Sent 2023-11-18: IMPORTANT Men's League Meeting - Important Men's League Meeting There will be a very important meeting regarding the future of the SEPO Tuesday Men's league on 11/21/23 in Retzlaff Hall immediately after the 10:00 AM tee time players conclude - approximately 11:15-11:30 start. A brief agenda is below. As indicated there will be only one decision item - if and how to proceed with the Men's League. Most of the agenda is informational only - go through existing By-Laws and Rules of Play. Copies of these documents are available in the library (on the table near the signup sheet) and will be available at the meeting. If you are interested in continuing to have a Men's League please try to attend this meeting. Agenda for Men's League 11/21 meeting. Brief explanation of why meeting was necessary and what is hoped to be accomplished - Boardman Review of existing By-laws (information only) - all Review of existing Rules-of-Play (information only) - all Vote - decision item - choose one of the following: a. Remain as is with current By-Laws. If this option is chosen then an election will be held 11/28 for the officers identified in the By-Laws. Officers will then suggest changes to By-Laws, Rules of Play, etc. as outlined in By-Laws and provide suggestions at 11/28 follow-up meeting. Same time, same place. b. Form a volunteer committee (4-5 + members) to review By-Laws, Rules of Play, how the league operates, etc. The committee will provide options (everything can be considered) for members to vote on at 11/28 follow-up meeting. Same time, same place. c. Disband formal League entirely. A small committee of 3 or 4 volunteers will work on how to accomplish this and suggest possible options to replace League format. Report at follow-up meeting 11/28. Same time, same place. d. Other options?? Thanks. Dan Boardman Sent 2023-10-19: Men's Golf League - Men’s Golf League plays every Tuesday. All are invited. Start times are is 9:00 tee off time on the hole assigned for the early time and 10:30 for the later tee off. We usually meet 15 to 20 minutes in the library and go to our hole that is assigned to each individual. Signup sheets for the next week will in the library on the bulletin board near coffee with a pay box along the way by the door to the pool. The cost is just $1.00 to play and all that is collected is paid back out to all levels of play by your handicap. If you don’t have a handicap, you will establish one after five (5) games of play. All levels of play are welcomed. It is open to all. We play to have fun and and enjoy friendships. Any questions call Dan Boardman at (715) 360-0436 . Thanks in advance. Newsletter 2023-03: Men’s Golf: Leader Replacements Needed on March 7 - It is time for myself, Rocky Lockwood, as well as Matt Lyne to inform the Men’s Golf League we are officially done with running the league effective March 7, 2023. Thanks for letting us run it for the last two years. So Men, please get together prior to the date listed with the new person or persons to take over for us. It has been a real honor and privilege. - Rocky Lockwood Women's Golf League (Winter) Back to Top ************************* O NGOING I N WINTER Women's Golf Leagu e (and Fundraisers) Sent 2024-02-15: Dates for Women's Golf Events - REMINDER: WOMEN'S GOLF MEETING AT 9:00 AM FEBRUARY 21ST IN HALL, DOUNTS AND COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED. WE NEED TO RECAP SOME INFORMATION. WE WILL BE AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE. MEETING HELD REGARDLESS OF WEATHER. Thank you for making this year a fun one! - Nancy Lyne Sent 2023-12-19: REMINDER: Woman's Golf League Meeting - Reminder our Golf League Meeting will be held tomorrow Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Hall. We will have coffee and donuts available. Once our meeting is over our Hostess will give us our assigned holes and teams for our league play. Please, if planning to play do not leave until we know everyone has been assigned. I just want to say Happy Holiday's to each and every one!!! - Nancy Lyne Sent 2023-11-23: Women's Golf League Meeting - Our second Women's Golf League Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, at 9:00 am in Retzlaff Hall. Meeting will be held even if too cold to play or raining. Coffee and donuts will be available to enjoy during meeting. Our last meeting was attended well, appreciated those who attended and participated in group discussion. We follow an agenda as close as we can and hope to speed up each meeting. We will need to follow-up regarding the Potato Bake, as well as the lunch for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament event for our two money-making events. Please plan to attend. We still need some of you to signup to be hostesses. If you are a new player and wish to learn, we have several who would be willing to assist you. I personally want to thank each of you for your attendance, your participation in discussions, and most of all your attention during the meeting. Each of you are an important reason we continue to have our Women's League. Reminder: At each league play, the hostess will announce the teams, and tee number. Please do not leave until each team member has been announced. Remember to bring in the CTP's and score cards to the library to the hostesses once your team is done playing. Look forward to our next meeting. Nancy Lyne President- Nancy Lyne Vice-President- Deloris Pearcy Secretary- Marlene Hall Treasurer- Glenna Boardman Handicap Monitor- Donna Myers One more item - Thank you Glenna for getting the donuts!!! O'Clockers Golf Scramble (ONGOING) Back to Top ************************* ONGOING O'Clo ckers Golf Scramble (Daily, Year-round) Sent 2024-03-06: o'clockers golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 5:00 pm on Sunday March 10th due to time change. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 4:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 Sent 2023-10-18: O'Clockers Time Change - O’clockers golf will be changing to 5:00 on Thursday, October 19th. Just a heads up. We will be starting at 4:00 on November 5th when daylight savings time ends. Every resident is invited to play with this group. No matter your skill level. We meet by the shuffle board court 15 minutes before tee time. This is a fun time so come out and join us. - Donna Myers Sent 2023-06-07: O'clockers golf - We will be moving o'clockers golf scramble to 6:00 pm this Sunday, Oct 1. Running out of daylight. - Donna Myers Summer Mens/Ladies Golf League Tournie (2023-10-16 thru 18) COMPLETE Back to Top ************************* C OMPLETE Summer Men's /Ladies Golf Leagues Tournament Sent 2023-10-11: GOLF: Summer Leagues Tournament & Golf Course Closure - The golf course will be closed from 8:30a.m. 'till 10:30 a.m. this coming Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday —- October 16, 17 & 18 for the Summer League Golf Tournament. Our Summer Golf League had both men and ladies participants. The ladies have their own flight and will have their own separate CTP’s in this upcoming tournament. The men will have two flights and their own CTP’s as well. The people coming back down from the north are certainly welcome to enter if they wish. However, the entry deadline is Sunday, October 15th at noon. Since I am not going to collect the $20.00 entry fee in advance and they know they will be here to play, but not in time to sign up by the deadline, they can call or text me and I will get them in. But No entries after Sunday at noon. - Matt Lyne, 308-870-1423 2023-10-03: Request submitted by Matt Lyne & approved by the Office - This tournament will be held Oct 16 thru Oct 18 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM each day. The golf course will be closed to any other play on these days & times. Back to Top Ladies Golf: Potato Bake (2024-02-10) COMPLETE ************************* C OM PLETE Ladies' Golf Fund Raiser: Baked Potato Supper (Feb 11, 2024) Sent 2024-02-03: REMINDER: Potato Bake - The Womens' Golf Potato bake is Scheduled for next Saturday, February 10. We need those wishing to attend to sign up in the library by noon on Tuesday, February 6. This is necessary so we can order potatoes. The cost is $5.00 each. If you have questions contact Glenda Wetherbee at 425-418-0031 FEB 2024: NEWSLETTER February 9th - preparation/wrap/salt-Meet at 1:00 pm in Hall February 10th - Potato Bake-Event begins at 5:00 Helpers/Committee needed by 3:00 pm Bake, setup hall, prepare toppings. Glenda Wetherbee, Chairman of Potato Bake Co-Chairman Nancy Sterling Committee - Lisa Ellicott Kerry Howard Aida Leach Lori McCurry Nancy Lyne All Woman Golfers welcome please reach out to assist as needed. - Nancy Lyne Guys & Dolls Tournament (2024-02-23 & 24) COMPLETE Back to Top ******************** ***** C OM PLETE Guys & Dolls Tournament & Awards Dinner (Feb 16 & 17: POSTPONED due to Rain ) (Rain Dates Feb 23 & 24: PLAYED ) Sent 2024-02-21: Guys & Dolls Tournament - LADIES, WE DESPERATELY NEED ONE MORE DOLLS TO FILL IN FOR A DROP OUT. CALL ME - DELORIS PEARCY @ 417 830-1816 Sent 2024-02-16: Guys & Dolls - Guys & Dolls Tournament The tournament has been postponed until next weekend February 23 & 24. I will send out more information later. Contact me at (417) 830-1816 if this doesn’t fit in your schedule. We will take some new signups if we have dropouts We can’t change the weather! Deloris Pearcy Sent 2024-02-15: Guys & Dolls - Tomorrow morning (weather permitting) the "Guys & Dolls" Tournament will begin. If you don't know when you are assigned to play the listing is posted in the Library. Tomorrow the morning session will meet in the library at 9:15 to get your score cards, hole assignments and to go over the rules. We will do the same for the afternoon session to meet at 12:15. The weather forecast does not look favorable for play, but we have rain-out dates for next weekend February 23 & 24, so the tournament will go on. See you there! - Deloris Pearcy, delorisp@me.com Sent 2024-02-12: Guys and Dolls - Signup for Guy & Dolls Tournament will be closing on Wednesday February 14, 2024 by 12:00pm. We may adjust the starting times if the weather requires it. We will meet in the library before the start of each session to pick up your score cards and go over rules. You will turn in your scorecard each day at the end of your round. Hope to see you out there. For questions or concerns contact - Deloris Pearcy at 417-830-1816 or Nancy Lyne 308-870-4286 Sent 2024-02-01: Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament - GUYS & DOLLS TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 16 & 17, Friday & Saturday Signup sheets will be posted in the library tomorrow morning Feb. 2, 2024 by 10:00am. There are 3 signup sheets: One for couples, (a team) who already know they will play together. Another for unmatched Guys. A third for unmatched Dolls. The last two will include space for phone numbers so teams can be arranged by the individuals. Play will follow typical scramble format, the rules will be posted to avoid any confusion. Cost is $10.00 per person (cash only). Money is to be placed in the envelopes provided. Please put your name or names on the envelope. Start time for the morning is 9:30am, afternoon start time is 12:30pm. Saturday evening there will be a Happy Hour and awards ceremony. Everyone bring your favorite finger food to share, and also BYOB. It is always lots of fun!!! Guys and Doll Committee Contact Deloris Pearcy at delorisp@me.com FEB 2024: NEWSLETTER - Attention Guys and Dolls February 16 & 17 are the days scheduled for the annual Guys & Dolls Tournament, so mark your calendars. The signup sheets will go up in the library early February so start getting your team together. It’s always lots of fun. There will be more information to come as it gets closer. Hope to see you out there! - Deloris Pearcy Back to Top GNDGT (2024-02-29, 03-01, 03-02) COMPLETE ************************* C OM PLETE Good Neighbor G o lf Tournament (GNDGT) & Awards B anqu et (Feb 29 thru Mar 2, 2024 w/Rain Dates Mar 7-9, 2024) Sent 2024-02-26: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament - Let’s start “Leap Day and the month of March off with good weather and the 38th Annual Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT). Registration was held in the pool area last week. If you are reading this on Monday, Feb 26, and still want to play we need immediate action to make contact. We have a few slots open and need standby players. For more information, please contact: Randy Davis @ 214-782-4604 or Dick Parrish @ 314-402-0219 Or myself: Tony Tramel GNDGT Committee Chair @ 337-693-6344 or trtramel@gmail.com Sent 2024-02-20: GNDGT Registration - See the poster below for info about the GNDGT Registration on Tues, Wed, and Thursday this week. Please register early, do not wait until the last day, as you might be placed on a standby list. We will be in the pool area on Tue and Wed and the Library on Thursday from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. - Tony Tramel, Chair of Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Sent 2024-02-15: 38th - 2024 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Feb 29 - Mar 2, 2024 - Registration for the 38th - 2024 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament will be: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 20-21st. in the pool area from 1:00 – 4:00 PM and Thursday, February 22, where it will be in the Library. Golfers must be 55 or older. This is a 27-hole, 3-day scramble with Prizes and an Award Dinner. The cost per golfer is $60. Checks should be made out to SEPO. Guests of a participating golfer can attend the award dinner for $20. Monetary and door prizes will be awarded. Several of you will be preparing unique gift baskets for the Awards Dinner. Please deliver your gift basket to Janis or Derek McFee at 2028 W Michigan before Saturday, March 2, 2024 Tony Tramel, Chair The Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Committee Cell 337-693-6344 UPDATE 2024-01-29: Registration will take place from 1PM to 4 PM in the Pavilion the first two days, Feb 20 & 21 and in the Library the last two days, Feb 22 & 23. FEB 2024: NEWSLETTER - Registration dates are Feb 20-23, 1:00-4:00PM in the Library. Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Committee Chairman - Tony Tramel UPDATE 2024-01-28: There are conflicts that are currently being addressed with the Feb 20 & 21 Registration dates. See update on 2024-01-29 above. Sent 2023-06-07: Gift Baskets for 2024 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament 2024 Thursday, February 29th through Saturday, March 2, 2024 Gift Baskets Hello Sunshine Estates friends: As you may recall, as part of our Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament’s Awards Banquet we have provided unique prizes provided by our Residents. This letter is to help remind you, while you are “back home in the northlands" , to consider maintaining this tradition for our 2024 Tournament. We are soliciting your help in continuing to prepare “Gift Baskets” of items found locally in your area during your summer stay. We suggest selecting things that set your home area apart from others. These gift baskets will be awarded as prizes during our Awards Banquet. I am aware of several recipients in the past of these unique gift basket prizes, who have indicated how blessed they were to receive these baskets, and they genuinely appreciated Sunshine Residents’ generosity. In our 2023 Awards Banquet, one of the people who received a Gift Basket in the prior year donated a beautiful quilt made by his wife to pay it forward. For example, I most recently lived in Lafayette, Louisiana. So, I will put together a basket of “Cajun items”; seasoning, rice, Tabasco/hot sauces, Beignet mix, cookbooks, and locally brewed beer/wine for our gift basket. Just think of items your area is famous for and start accumulating them to bring back with you. We want the baskets in the $30-$50 value range. By preparing the baskets we are also providing a showcase for various products that are in North America where Sunshine Estate residents live during the summertime. I hope to see everyone in the Valley in a few months. Tony Tramel, 2024 - Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament, Chairperson trtramel@gmail.com Cell 337-693-6344 June 6, 2023, 2023 Back to Top GNDGT Lunch (2024-02-29, 03-01) COMPLETE ************************* C OM PLETE Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNDGT ) Lunch (by Ladie s Golf League) (Feb 29 & Mar 1, 2024 w/Rain Dates Mar 7 & 8) Sent 2024-02-15: Dates for Women's Golf Events - FEBRUARY 29TH - MARCH 1ST- GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT LUNCH FUNDRAISER- TERRY DEBACKERE - CHAIR. Thank you for making this year a fun one! - Nancy Lyne FEB 2024: NEWSLETTER - February 29th - Provide lunch for Good Neighbor Golf Tournament -start serving at 11:00am to 1:00 pm March 1st - Provide lunch for Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Starts serving at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Terry Debackere, Chairman of Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Lunch Terry will be forming a committee. All Woman Golfers are welcome Please reach out to assist in many areas such as preparation, runners, servers, clean-up crew. - Nancy Lyne Women's Golf: Guest Day (2024-03-06) COMPLETE Back to Top ************************* C OM PLETE Women's Golf Guest Day (Golf & Lunch) (Mar 6, 2024) Sent 2024-02-15: Dates for Women's Golf Events - MARCH 6TH- WOMEN'S GOLF GUEST DAY- START GOLFING AT 9:00-SIGNUP SHEETS WILL BE POSTED IN THE LIBRARY, PLEASE PLAN TO SIGNUP FOR COUNT. LEAGUE PLAYERS, PLEASE PLAN TO BRING A SALAD-AND/OR FINGER FOODS (PAVILION). BOXED DRINK WILL BE PROVIDED - PLEASE REMEMBER NO GLASS IN POOL AREA. Thank you for making this year a fun one! - Nancy Lyne 2024-02-15: Update from Nancy Lyne - Ladies' Golf Guest Day is being moved to Mar 6. FEB 2024: NEWSLETTER - February 21st Woman's Golf Guest Day during normal golf hours with Lunch in Pavilion (Retzlaff Hall in case of bad weather) from 11:30 to 1:30. - Nancy Lyne Back to Top

Things To Do: Summary Winter Season (2020-2021) Due to Covid-19 restrictions most planned activities were either CANCELLED or put ON HOLD. Click on a bulleted item in this list to be taken to that section of THIS page. Women's Club (2020-2021) Meetings Daily-Weekly-Monthly Golf-Clubs-Commitees-Special List of Clubs & Committees ******************************** Meetings (2020-2021) Click HERE for Details SEPO Board & Residential Women's Club OTHER Clubs/Committees Meetings Back to Top Women's Club (2020-2021) ****************************** Some "SCHEDULED" Women's Club Activities were CANCELLED. Other "NEW" Activities were added and followed Covid-19 Guidelines. See below for Schedule Women's Club Activities Schedule (2020-2021) Click HERE for Details Click HERE for a view of the Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets. Date Day Event (Chairpersons) CANCELLED 10-30-20 Fri Mexican Fiesta Chair (Nancy Luellen) COMPLETE 10-31-20 Sat MASK-O-RADE Golf Cart & Costume Event (Sue Swidryk, Pam Lacy, Lenore Combs & Sylvia Nelson) COMPLETE 11-11-20 Wed Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs & Marian Young) CANCELLED 11-22-20 Sun Goofy Golf Co-chairs (Derek & Janis McFee) CANCELLED 11-26-20 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (NEED CHAIRs) CANCELLED 12-04-20 Fri Craft & Bake Sale (Terry Debackere & Debbie Robins) COMPLETE 12-19-20 Sat Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt (Sue Swidryk) CANCELLED 12-25-20 Fri Christmas Dinner (NEED CHAIRs) COMPLETE 01-22-21 Wed Glow Ball Night Golfing (Sue Swidryk) (Postponed from 01-20-21) CANCELLED 01-21-21 Thu New Homeowners' (Vickie Jones & Sherri Gardner) CANCELLED 02-07-21 Sun SuperBowl Party (Eileen Anderson & Pam Lacy) COMPLETE (Postponed from 02-16-21) 02-21-21 Sun Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader (Marian Young) CANCELLED 02-26-21 Fri Casino Night #1 (Roy & Debbie Robins) CANCELLED 02-27-21 Sat Casino Night #2 (Roy & Debbie Robins) CANCELLED 03-09-21 Tue Hillbilly Hog Roast (Carolyn Anderson) Each WC Committee Signup Sheet is currently hanging in the Sunshine Estates Library and is also listed on the Web site HERE . If you would like to volunteer to be on one or more of the Committees, please contact Sue Swidryk (see contact info below). Sue Swidryk Women’s Club Activities Director 847-452-7804 sswidryk007@aol.com Back to Top Daily-Weekly-Monthly ****************************** Daily/Weekly/Monthly Activities Overview (2020-2021) Click HERE for Details MONTHLY: 8:00 am, Woodshop Cleanup (Monthly on First Wed) SUNDAY: If Monitor is onsite, Woodshop open (daily) 4:00 pm, Golf Scramble (daily) MONDAY: If Monitor is onsite, Woodshop open (daily) 8:00 am to 10 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) 4:00 pm, Golf Scramble (daily) TUESDAY: If Monitor is onsite, Woodshop open (daily) 8:00 am, Pickleball (Tue, Thu) 9:00 am, Men's Golf League Tee Time (weekly) Following golf, Men's Golf League Business Meeting (In Pavilion) (weekly) 4:00 pm, Golf Scramble (daily) WEDNESDAY: If Monitor is onsite, Woodshop open (daily) 8:00 to 9:00 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) 9:00 am, Ladies' Golf League Tee time (weekly) 4:00 pm, Golf Scramble (daily) THURSDAY: If Monitor is onsite, Woodshop open (daily) 8:00 am, Pickleball (Tue , Thu) 9:00 am, Quilting (The Killer Bees) (via Z00M video call) (weekly) 4:00 pm, Golf Scramble (daily) FRIDAY: If Monitor is onsite, Woodshop open (daily) 8:00 am to 10 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) 4:00 pm, Golf Scramble (daily) SATURDAY: If Monit or is onsite, Woodshop open (daily) 9:00 am, Saturday Golf Scramble (weekly) 4:00 pm, Golf Scramble (daily) Back to Top Golf-Clubs-Commitees-Special ****************************** Golf, Clubs, Committees and Special Events Overview below (2020-2021) View DETAILS by clicking on GOLF or CLUBs & COMMITTEEs or SPECIAL OCT 2020: 6 - Sunshine National Night Out (Special) 8 - Woodshop Orientation Class (Club) 28 - Woodshop Orientation Class (Club) 31 - MASK-O-RADE (Women's Club) NOV 2020: 11 - Veterans Day Tribute (Women's Club) 15 - Toys for Tots (Special) 27 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing (Special) (CANCELLED) DEC 2020: 19 - Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt (Women's Club) 30 - Woodshop Orientation Class (Club) 30 - Meet & Greet: SEPO Board Candidates (from Nominating Committee) & Residents (Special) JAN 2021: 01-31 - Virtual Finger Lickin' Chicken Fundraiser 2 - Christmas Bird Count (Birding & Nature Group) 13 - Woodshop Orientation Class (Club) 20 - Woodshop Orientation Class (Club) 22 (postponed from 01-20) - Glow Ball Night Golf ( Women's Club) 27 - Woodshop Orientation Class (Club) 28 - Calling All Dogs (Special ) FEB 2021: 23 - Calling All Dogs (Special ) MAR 2021: 5 - Birding and Nature Club Outing (Birding & Nature Group) 01-02 - Men's Golf League Tournament (Golf) 27 - Gus Elliott 90th Birthday Celebration (Special) 29 - Woodshop Orientation Class (Club) 30 - Calling All Dogs (and Cats) (Special) APR 2021: 9 - Going Home Party (Private - Danks) Back to Top List of Clubs & Committees ****************************** CLUBs & COMMITTEEs (2020-2021) BIBLE STUDY (Men) BIBLE STUDY (Women) BOOK CLUB GOLF: MEN'S LEAGUE GOLF: WOMEN'S LEAGUE QUILTING (KILLER BEES) LINE DANCING MEMORIAL COMMITTEE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SEPO BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE SUNSHINE NATURE & BIRDING CLUB SUNSHINE GARDEN COMMITTEE SUNSHINE VIDEO COMMITTEE VETERANS' HONOR WALL WOODWORKERS WOMEN'S CLUB Women's Club Standing Committees: Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Historian Ice Cream during Intermission at Sunday Night Music Librarian Newsletter New Homeowner’s Orientation New Homeowner’s Photos Purchasing Summer Potlucks Back to Top

Potluck Dinner Details (Summer Season - Apr/Sep 2019) Potluck Dinners are normally held monthly during the Summer Season. Contact: Marian Young Location: Retzlaff Hall Time: 4:30 pm, Social Hour 5:30 pm, Eat Summer 2019 Dates: April 25 May (Didn't have) June 13 July 4 & 25 August 1 September 2 & 20

S EPO Community E-Mails: April 2021 Sent 2021-04-28:Pool and hot tub - The repairman came today. He ordered the part to fix the heater for the pool. It might be here by Friday. The pool is usable just not heated. We are aware that half the jets in the hot tub are not working. One of the Big Jets that controls half the little jets in the hot tub is broken. The Big Jet is old. Our repairman is searching for replacement parts. We hope he can locate them because buying a new Big Jet will be very expensive. That being explained, we will limp along with half the little jets working while we explore what needs to be done to fix the situation. The hot tub is hot and usable. Thanks for your patience. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-04-27: Thank You Note from Mary Ellen Schaefer - I would like to thank our community for their support and encouragement before and after Bob’s passing. So many came to my side- Aida, Wanda, Kaye and my Marine Angel- Cal and Genie for their help with Bob several times. How do I thank you all? I also want to mention the cards, food and visits by many. We are blessed to be a part of our Sunshine Estates Community. Mary Ellen Schaefer Sent 2021-04-27: Pool Heater - Those of you who use the pool regularly already knew the pool was cooler than normal - right! I just now got my internet restored in STL and wasn't able to send out Jean's note till now. Sorry about that. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews E-mail Admin ********************************** The pool heater is out of order. You can still use the pool but the water is not being heated. A repairman is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. The hot tub is working properly. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-04-21: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale (Updated Contact Phone #) - House For Sale: 4348 N Kansas St. (Contact Phone # has been updated) HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER RANDY & LINDA NICHOLAS 4348 N KANSAS ST HARLINGEN, TX 78550 956-222-6876 By Appointment Please Please see the MARKETPLACE listing on the Sunshine Web site for the corrected Contact phone # and additional information concerning this house. Randy & Linda Nicholas Sent 2021-04-21: Availability to Send Sunshine E-mails - I will be traveling starting this coming Friday (Apr 23) thru Sunday (Apr 25). Therefore I will have limited capabilities to send your e-mails during that timeframe. Let me know if you have anything that is an emergency over the weekend and I will attempt to get it out in the evenings. I'm still able to send them all day until Friday. And, as always, Community e-mails can be sent all summer long. Beth Parrish SEPO E-Mail E-News Admin E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-04-20: Out of Office - Please note that I will MORE THAN LIKELY be out of the SEPO Office next Mon & Tues (Apr 26 & 27). And there is also a POSSIBILITY that I will be out next Wed (Apr 28) as well. I will not be able to answer phone calls during this timeframe, so please stop by the Office before or after these days to conduct SEPO business. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2021-04-19: REMINDER: Neighborhood Watch Utility Ride this Tuesday 1pm - Dear Friends - Reminder - tomorrow 1pm at Retzlaff Hall door. Use your golf cart. We will travel around SCCE checking out power poles, transformers and other stuff. Looks like good weather too. Next month is STOP-THE-BLEED month. We can give a class if you like. - safely - very interesting. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW-CERT Sent 2021-04-17: MARKETPLACE: House For Sale - House For Sale: 4348 N Kansas St. Please see the listing in the MARKETPLACE . Randy & Linda Nicholas Sent 2021-04-16: Resident Passing - Current resident Bob Schaeffer passed away yesterday, 04-15-2021. This information has been posted in the Office and on the Web site In Memoriam page. The flag has also been lowered in respect. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2021-04-13: Front Gate - NO SOLICITING sign - ignored - Dear Friends - The Treasure Seekers are already starting! We have a NO SOLICITING sign at the Front Gate. It is for real and means what it says. A guy in a white tee shirt in a green SUV was nosing around in here yesterday looking for work on your home. Oh I was working "over there" glancing toward the Storage Lot. Bologna! Ha - wonder if he knows what a hammer and a nail is?.. Anyway - All of you please be responsible to be extra vigilant. Now that we are seeing our Winter Texans go home, the rest of us inherit being extra "eyes and ears". Also, with any Monkey Business - please try to get a description and a plate number. Call me anytime. Call the Office. Call somebody! Thanks Lights On - Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Don't forget the Utility Ride on Tuesday the20th at 1pm by Retz Hall. See ya! -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2021-04-12: PLEASE REVIEW/REPLY: Sunshine Web site: New Activities/Meetings Pages added - Thx to everyone for submitting the Acty/Mtg Request forms quickly so that Valerie could get her Office Calendar of events updated and I could get everything on the Web site. I now need you to review the following new Web site pages for accuracy or to determine if any updates are needed. I have added the following pages under the 'Events ' Tab: Events Legend by Year Summary of Events (for Summer 2021 & Next Winter Season) Note: There are multiple links on the pages above (in particular the Summary page) that take you to additional details about the various upcoming Activities & Meetings in the next months. Also note these events are subject to change at any time if they do not conform to the SEPO & Covid-19 restrictions defined at the time of the event. I know everyone is hoping and praying we are back to some sort of normalcy sooner than later. And finally, those of you who were around pre-Covid-19 are very familiar with the 2-Page listing of SEPO Recurring Activities & Meetings. Those of you who are new Homeowners should become very familiar with it. The Summary Web page (above) and this 2-Page document should mimic each other . Let me know if you see anything that needs changed on either. I've been working on all of this until my eyes started turning to mush. So HELP keep/get me straight. Also - this 2-Page document should be available for print in the library by Thu this week at the latest. Thanks Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-04-12: MARKETPLACE: Any Updates Needed (please reply ASAP) - I am in the process of cleaning up the Sunshine Web site and preparing for both Summer and next Winter Season 'Fun in the Sun' OR 'Fun in the Shade', whichever you prefer. Would everyone please review the following pages and let me know if any updates are needed OR if everything needs to remain as it is now on the site. Some of these items have been out here since early last fall. Thx so much for your rapid replies to the Web site e-mail below (or to sepoenews if that is easier). MARKETPLACE: Looking For MARKETPLACE: Sale/Rent Homes MARKETPLACE: Sale/Free Household, etc Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-04-12: SEPO Financials: March 2021 - Hello Fellow Homeowners - HERE you can find the financials for March. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks Mecca Henry, Treasurer SEPO, (469) 766-4245, meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-04-12: AMENDMENT TO - CLOSED: Doggie Areas - The spraying for chiggers is being done as a result of resident complaints. Although it may be an inconvenience for some of you for a day, it does need to be done. There will now be two spray days, which means two separate closings of the dog areas. The Storage Lot dog area will be closed on Tuesday, Apr 13, 2021, ALL DAY. A sign will be posted there as a reminder. The entire of TX Ave (including the dog area and the Gazebo) will be closed ALL DAY on Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021. Signs will be posted there as a reminder. Thx for your patience during this necessary process. Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Manager Sent 2021-04-12: NW - CERT information and Utility Ride April 2021 - Please go this HERE to read the article and see all of the attachments. Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator, 956-245-1276, LJCombs44@gmail.com Sent 2021-04-12: CLOSED: Doggie Areas - (see AMENDMENT to this info above) Both doggie areas will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, April 12, to spray for chiggars. Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Manager Sent 2021-04-08: Office Closing - The SEPO Office will be closing today, April 8, at 3 PM. Valerie Basaldua Office Mgr Sent 2021-04-07: FOUND: Drill - A drill was found on the road and has been turned into the Office. Valerie Basaldua Sent 2021-04-06: PLEASE READ: Hot Tub Facts - Did you know? Children under the age of 5 should not be allowed in any hot tub. It is just too dangerous for their little bodies. Children are susceptible to ear infections and damaging their eyes if they put their heads under water. (Adults too). There is a higher concentration of impurities (urine, dead body cells, etc.) in a hot tub than a pool. There is less water in a hot tub to dilute the impurities than in a swimming pool. KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER while in a hot tub. A child’s body is not as efficient at regulating its body temperature as an adult's. Children can experience hyperthermia quickly. Hot tubs should not be considered play areas. If a youngster goes in the hot tub, he or she should SIT for a maximum of 5 to 10 minutes depending upon the size of the youngster. A responsible adult should be within an arm's length of the youngster at all times. The Red Cross recommends that hot tubs regularly used by children be under 100 degrees. The Sunshine hot tub is set at 102 degrees. After reading this, if you want your young ones to use the hot tub, please, monitor them very, very carefully. Jean Burgoine & Lenore Combs SEPO Board Sent 2021-04-05: MARKETPLACE: Potential buyer for home - Since I know there are some Homes for Sale with Sunshine that aren't posted on the Web site, here's a potential buyer for a home in Sunshine. I have also placed the info below on the Web site HERE . **************************************************************************************** To new friends, My husband and I are in search of a 55+ community to call our home away from home. We have visited Harlingen with a realtor to look at available properties, but as of now, have not found just the right place. If there is a possibility that anyone in your community would be interested in contacting us regarding a home for sale in Sunshine Country Club Estates we would love to hear from you. Our preference would be a 2 bedroom / 2 bath home. Thanks for your time Tom & Melanie Contact information: Thomaseeckert@yahoo.com or Melnall@aol.com Sent 2021-04-05: SUNSHINE DIRECTORIES: Everything is updated as of 04-05-2021 - All Sunshine Directory listings, including the photos list, have been updated on the Web site just now. The directories (by Name, by Address, Renters and E-mail addresses) can be found HERE . The Photo Book/New Residents directories can be found HERE . Call with any questions and particularly if you have additional updates. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-04-05: REMINDER: On-Street Parking Restrictions - Sadly, it’s that time of year when our non-fulltime Sunshine friends and neighbors start packing up and heading to their summer homes. We hate to see you go and anticipate your safe return next year. That said – we would like to remind everyone, concerning Street Parking, while you are packing up to leave and when you return in the fall. SEPO Covenants: SECTION 6.4 STORAGE No boat, boat or utility trailer, recreational equipment (with the exception of golf carts), or heavy equipment shall be stored on any lot, unless same is contained within the confines of a closed storage structure. An RV may be parked on any street, no closer than fifty (50) feet to an intersection, when possible, or on a driveway for the purpose of loading, unloading, and service for a period of up to three (3) days. An extension of parking time may be submitted in writing to S.E.P.O for approval. SEPO Covenants: SECTON 6.6 OFF STREET PARKING Each OWNER shall within ninety (90) days or upon actual occupancy of the subject lot, whichever date occurs first after a Home or RV is placed on a lot, provide concrete driveway and parking facilities for off-street parking. Policies & Procedures: ON-STREET PARKING B. Vehicle defined : Any motorized or non-motorized vehicle or conveyance designed to move on wheels, i.e. Cars, trucks, boat trailers, golf carts, motor homes, motorcycles, etc. Pursuant to Article VI, Sec. 6.6 of the Covenants, there is to be no overnight parking of vehicles on the streets except that RVs may be parked on the street for up to three days for the purpose of loading or unloading. An extension may be granted for unusual circumstances or in the case of overnight guests as to parking on the street. Apply in the office for permission. No vehicle may be used at any time for the purpose of residence, temporary residence, or additional living space or used as any type of living quarters when parked on any street or driveway or the storage area in SCCE. Failure to comply with any or all of the above will result in the vehicle being tagged, showing date, time and violation. The owner will then be responsible for a $20.00 per day fee for each violation. This fee will be due by the 10th day of the month following the violation. All violation fees not paid within 30 days of due date will be assessed an 18% per annum penalty and possibly result in SEPO filing a lien against the owner’s property. SEPO is authorized to have a commercial towing service remove any vehicle of a nonresident in violation of these regulations 24 hours after posting notice of noncompliance on said vehicle. All lot owners or residents desiring to appeal any assessment for an on street parking violation shall do so in writing to the SEPO Board for consideration at the next Board meeting. The SEPO Rules (Covenants, ByLaws and Policies & Procedures can always be found on the Web site HERE . Safe travels to everyone who is heading out. SEPO Board Sent 2021-04-02: SEPO & Covid-19: Pool, Hot Tub & Pavilion - Past SEPO & Covid-19 Board decisions concerning the Pool, Hot Tub and Pavilion being closed have been largely based on CDC guidelines. After reviewing the CDC Information Release dated April 2, 2021, which includes the lifting of travel restrictions for vaccinated individuals, the following was approved by a consensus of the Board, via e-mail, on April 2, 2021. The Pool, Hot Tub and Pavilion are reopened, effective immediately, to the following individuals. Immediate families of Owners & Renters who have been vaccinated . Guests of Owners & Renters who have been vaccinated . Per the SEPO Policies & Procedures - Immediate family is defined as mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and the spouse of any of the preceding persons. You are fully vaccinated two (2) weeks after having received the last dose. Vaccine numbers are up and vaccines are more available - many are immunized. Travel restrictions for those vaccinated have been waived. Recommendations for unvaccinated travelers remain in place. No one has the right to ask anyone if they are vaccinated. The SEPO Board believes our Owners & Renters are responsible enough to respect the guidelines outlined above. As a reminder, the current Policies & Procedures state: POOL AND HOT TUB AREA Shower before using pools to remove any lotions. Soap is not allowed in the showers. Diving into the pool is not allowed. Running in the pool area is not allowed. If your guests are young children, keep them under control and have an adult supervising them. Throwing any object into the pool or pool area is not allowed. No bicycles or skates are allowed in the pool area. Anyone displaying rowdy behavior may be asked to leave by any resident owner. RULES AND PROCEDURES POSTED ON THE LARGE SIGN IN THE POOL AREA ARE ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES. The Pool, Hot Tub and Pavilion will continue to be monitored to ensure Social Distancing. Refer to this Web site page for the full list of all SEPO & Covid-19 Restrictions. SEPO Board Sent 2021-04-02: SEPO Staff on Holiday - This is Beth - I just found this. Valerie had sent it to me Thu afternoon. ******************************** Sorry so late but I forgot to mention the the staff will not be in today-Friday April 2, 2021 for Good Friday. We will resume work on Monday April 5, 2021 . Sincerely, Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2021-04-02: MARKETPLACE: Dog/Cat Stroller for Sale - See this and other items in the Sunshine Marketplace . "FOR SALE" - Dog/Cat Stroller - (Added 04-02-2021) Contact: Ralph Peterson 607-590-0606 Description: Dog Stroller. Can be pulled behind a bicycle or pushed as a stroller. Will accommodate an animal up to 40 lbs quite comfortably. Can be seen at 4336 N Missouri. Pricing: $50.00 or best offer Ralph Peterson Sent 2021-04-02: REMINDER: Monday Birding Trip to Estero Llano State Park in Weslaco - Just a quick reminder of the Birding and Nature Club outing to Estero Llano SP in Weslaco on Monday. In the past we have been able to eat a lunch on the covered deck overlooking the wetlands. However, because of COVID-19, all the tables have been removed from the deck. My wife and I are planning on eating lunch at Nana’s, a Mexican Restaurant about a half mile north of the park on rte 1015. All are welcome to join us. We will depart for the park promptly at 8:30 am from in front of our office/library area. Questions? Call Ralph Peterson @ 607-590-0606. Ralph Peterson Sent 2021-04-02: Mail room/exercise area - The package room has a new look inside. Shelves have been put up and the tables taken down. Ladies and men, you can now use the room for your exercise and yoga videos. Enjoy - -just like in pre-Covid times. Yeah Jean Burgoine SEPO Board Sent 2021-04-02: Dog poop - This is a reminder that dogs are never allowed on the golf course. When you are walking or exercising your dog, it is your responsibility to clean up after it. This applies to Texas Avenue, our doggie area in the storage area, and along canal on the east side of the community. The canal top is considered a public walkway. Please, please, please pick up after your dog. Jean Burgoine SEPO Board Back to Top

Activities - Women's Club ( 2018-2019) Additional Details ALL EVENTS ARE COMPLETED 10-27-18 ----- Sat ----- Halloween Party / Shrimp Boil (Marsha Santow) COMPLETE 11-11-18 ----- Sun ----- Veterans Day Tribute (Lenore & John Combs & Helen Perry) COMPLETE 11-18-18 ----- Sun ----- Goofy Golf & Picnic (Janis & Derek McFee) COMPLETE 11-22-18 ----- Thu ----- Thanksgiving Dinner (Mary & Bob Hendrickson) COMPLETE 12-06-18 ----- Thu ----- Leslie Blasing Concert (Dee Novak & Bev McIntosh) COMPLETE *************** 12-15-18 ----- Sat ----- Craft & Bake Sales/Raffle (Jane Olson & Marla Welch) COMPLETE ANNUAL BAKE SALE AND RAFFLE WITH CRAFT SALE ON DECEMBER 15th It's that time of year for homemade goodies and pretty handmade items. The annual Bake Sale, Raffle and Craft Sale held by the SCCE Women's Club will be Saturday, December 15th at Retzlaff Hall. The doors will open at 8:00am with cinnamon rolls and coffee available for $1. Last year for the first time Glenda and Jerry Wetherbee made lafse that morning for us, and what a treat! They sold out in no time. Glenda and Jerry have generously agreed to come back again. This is a great time to come relax and enjoy coffee and a treat with your neighbors and visit. Don't forget to buy some homemade goodies to take home also. We are incorporating a cookie walk into the bake sale so you have the option of having more variety. Another thing we are doing this year for the first time is a "Pie a Month" (for 6 months) auction. We will be selling raffle tickets, $1 ea or 6 for $5. You will be able to view the items on display before the drawing, which will be held about 11am. We already have quite a number of nice items donated. Crafters from the Estates are ready to "wow" you with their hand crafted items. What a great time to do some Christmas shopping. Come out, visit, support your community and you might even win a door prize. We plan to give one away every 20 minutes or so but you have to be present to win. We hope to see you there! Co-chairs if you have questions: Jane Olson 217-414-1656 Marla Welch 573-465-0050 If you wish to donate to the Raffle, the chair is Marian Young 719-468-4556. A REQUEST TO ALL LADIES IN SUNSHINE ESTATES Our annual Bake Sale and Raffle is fast approaching. We need the help and support of all the residents for this to be a success. The Women's club has been able to help support our park by purchasing needed equipment and accessories in the past with funds raised. Many of you heard discussed at the November meeting the plans for purchasing a new sound system. This is something that will benefit everyone as it would be used for parties, programs, meetings, memorials and basically all events. Please consider making a generous donation of baked items to make our bake sale a success. The bake sale begins at 8am on Saturday, December 15th in Retzlaff Hall. You may bring donations of baked goods to the hall Friday evening from 6 - 8 pm or beginning Saturday morning at 6:00am. On Saturday morning you must come to the kitchen door as we will not unlock the hall until 8am. Please wrap your items with clear plastic wrap and add a bow or ribbon. Label your item and price it. Co-chairs if you have questions: Jane Olson 217-414-1656 Marla Welch 573-465-0050 If you wish to donate to the Raffle, the chair is Marian Young 719-468-4556. BAKE SALE & RAFFLE (from Jan 2019 Newsletter) Wow! Our residents are awesome, we had a most successful bake sale and raffle this year making $1,419.45 for the Women's Club treasury. You all did a wonderful job baking, donating prizes and money and gifts, working and purchasing. We owe a special thanks to a wonderful committee: Diane Tewell, Judy Berning, Linda Braden, Sue Ann Crapsey, Jan Anderson and our raffle chair Marian Young. Also thanks again Mom for being our door greeter. Glenda and Jerry Wetherbee came back again this year and made lefse. More popular than last year, they sold out by 9:30am. What a treat people really enjoy! We also had our cinnamon rolls and coffee for residents to enjoy and visit with neighbors. Thanks roll bakers. We had a lot of crafters this year with a variety of beautiful products to purchase. This all came together to make a very successful event. Wish we could thank each of you individually, you have made this such a success. We do great things working together, thank you all. Marla Welch and Jane Olson *************** 12-15-18 ----- Sat ----- Golf Cart Parade (Lenore Combs) COMPLETE Christmas Golf Cart Parade and Cookie Baking Contest 15th of December 2018 The “true meaning of Christmas” is a phrase that began to appear in the mid 19th century when a shift toward a more secular culture began. But some feel that the true meaning of Christmas is actually in bringing the greatest happiness to others – take Charlie Brown vs. the Grinch. So – end result, many participants and on lookers enjoyed this evening – that’s the Sunshine way! Thanks to all who turned out for this event and made it special – from participants to judges to helpers and to spectators. There was lots of work behind the scenes to make this successful. The Harlingen Police Department lead out followed by our Neighborhood Watch McGruffmobile and assorted Golf Carts. Our Christmas Chorus sang assorted carols along with the Christmas Tree Lighting. The Harlingen Fire Truck brought Santa who arrived at Retzlaff Hall for photo ops. Cocoa and cookies were served plus we inherited the delicious left overs for the Bake Sale (Jane Olson et al). What a day! The wonderful Elves deserve a huge round of applause – Kat Sunders, Marian Young, Sally Hardy, Helen Perry, Sherry Gardner, Mary Hendrickson, Pam Lacy Janice Drost The awards ceremony began with the winners of the decorated Golf Carts: 1st Place Irene Philips, 2nd Place Aida Leach and 3rd Place Dee Novak. The award winning cookie prizes were presented to: Sherri Gardner for 1st Place, 2nd Place Wanda Levencourt and 3rd Place Mary Hendrickson. We wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and happy healthy New Year. Submitted by Lenore Combs *************** 12-25-18 --- Tue --- Christmas Dinner Potluck ( Kathleen Sunders, Marian Young and Tiffany Prater) COMPLETE Mark your calendars - Tuesday, December 25th, 2018. Please join us for a Christmas Dinner Potluck. Sign-up sheets & Virtual Ticket Sales will be in the Library starting Tuesday, Dec 11th @ noon. Doors open @ 12:15*****Social Hour @ 12:30*****Dinner@1:00 Cost: $6.00 per person. Ham, Rolls, Coffee and Tea will be provided. Please bring a dish for 8-12 to share. Reserved signs will be available at the check-in tables. *************** 01-01-19 ---- Tue --- New Year’s Day Brunch (Pam Lacy & Bev McIntosh) COMPLETE Tickets are ready for sale for the New Years Day Brunch. Tuesday, January 1, 2019 10:00a.m. Retzlaff Hall Tickets $7.00 per person Let's celebrate together - With: Funny, Fun and Food. Hmmmm? Come join us and find out. Pam Lacy and a great volunteer committee! *************** 01-22-19 --- Tue ----- New Homeowners Party: Welcome New Homeowners Fiesta (Vickie Jones & Eileen Anderson) COMPLETE Come and meet the new residents in the community and enjoy a fun evening of entertainment. Signup is available now. See the poster below. New Homeowners are our guests for the evening. Therefore, their entry is free. DJ Doug & His Lovely Assistant will be entertaining us from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Anyone who would like to help with this event should sign up on the Committee Sheet available on the Women's Club bulletin board in the Library. *************** 01-26 & 27-19 --- Sat --- Young at Heart Art Show (Laurel Becker & Virginia Carubia COMPLETE Call For Entry - Original Artwork - 2D, 3D, Mixed media, wood art. (If it is from a pattern, it is not original) Entries are Juried by by Committee Bring Artwork to Laurel Becker or Virginia Carubia on or before 1-15-2019 Opening Night 1-26-2019 @ Retzlaff Hall (Artwork will be on display for the following week) Seeking Donations of Artwork for Silent Auction Virginia Carubia (FROM 01-19-2019 E-NEWS): Young At Heart Art We would like to thank everyone for their response to our call for entry— we have well over 100 pieces entered into the show. We would like to remind everyone to come out on Saturday the 26th from 6:00 to 9:00 to see what our friends and neighbors have been creating! Light refreshments will be served. We will have a silent auction on Saturday evening with some great donations, so bring your checkbooks! For those who can’t make it on Saturday the show will be open for viewing on Sunday the 27th from 10:00 to 4:00. The entries are now closed for the art show though we would be more than happy to accept any donations for the silent auction—if you would like to donate please contact Edna Hockett at 816-289-0442. (FROM 01-26-2019 E-NEWS): Art Night/Silent Auction - Hey all, Had a great turn out tonight even with the rain and the competition at Sun & Fun! If you missed it tonight come out tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. -we are still serving light refreshments and wine! Due to many requests we have decided to extend the silent auction until the show’s end at 4:00 on Sunday, hope to see you there! Laurel Becker (FROM 01-28-2019 E-NEWS): Art Show - Wow, we had a great show this weekend, with approximately 115 pieces of artwork entered for our viewing pleasure! Our community artists entered a variety of fabulous work from jewelry to woodwork to porcelain painting ,encaustics, acrylics, alcohol inks, watercolors, and oils. I’d like to thank the committee for their hard work putting the show together, and the non-committee members Steve and Bill for pitching in as well. I’d also like to thank all the people who so generously donated to and bid on the silent auction that supported this event! Laurel Becker *************** 02-23-19 --- Sat --- Casino Night (Sherri Gardner & Dale Hopfner) COMPLETE (FROM JAN 2019 NEWSLETTER): Yup! It's that time of year again! Getting ready for our much anticipated Casino night 2019! When: It will be held Saturday, Feb 23, 2019. Tickets: On sale Feb 4. We usually sell out so get them early, more details will follow. Donations: For now we just want to remind you that we are looking for items for the prize table. We have had many beautiful items donated over the last 5 years, of which we are most grateful! We are looking for new items, hand crafted items or gift cards, which can be dropped off with Sherri Gardner or myself, Dale Hopfner. Dealers: If anyone wants to try their hand at becoming a dealer, contact Carolyn Anderson as she will be happy to train you and have you take part in our fun event! Volunteers: We are always looking for volunteers for our committee. "it takes a village" Next committee meeting is Jan 7, 2019 at 9:00 am in the Library or contact one of us. Bye for now and will keep you posted! Dale Hopfner & Sherri Gardner Casino Night Chairs (FROM 01-04-2019 E-NEWS): Casino Night - We are preparing for our 6th Annual Casino Night as well as "our" last. We have decided to step down as Casino night co-chairs. It has been an interesting and at times overwhelming experience. We feel we have it fine tuned now and it is a great fund raiser for the Women's Club. Therefore, it is our hope that someone else within our community would enjoy the challenge and continue this project and keep it going for the Women's Club! We feel that if it is dropped at this point, it would be difficult to reestablish, as well could end up with higher costs. So, we are hoping there are a few of you out there in our community, that would be willing to shadow us in our last year and see what it takes to operate. Now would be a great time to step up and learn the ropes! You are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday and discuss any questions you may have or give either one of us a call if you are interested. Thank you Sherri Gardner & Dale Hopfner (Current Casino Night Co-chairs) (FROM 01-04-2019 E-NEWS): Our Casino night meeting which was scheduled for Monday, January 9th has been changed to Tuesday the 10th @ 11:00 am in the library. Thanks Dale Hopfner (FROM FEB 2019 NEWSLETTER): Casino night is less than a month away, so just updating you on what's happening! Tickets go on sale Monday, February 4th from 10:00-1:00 in the Library. They are $20.00 each and NOT virtual ticket! You must be present to purchase and a resident or the guest of a resident! If need be we will also sell on Tuesday, February 5th. We usually sell out the first day so get there early, as we are limited to 180 tickets! The grand prize raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at this time. They are $5.00 each or 3/$10.00. The raffle tickets will also be available at Casino night as well as tickets for Share the Wealth. We are once again accepting gift donations from our generous residents for our prize table. We are looking for new gift items, hand crafted items, gift cards or cash donations. Please drop them off with either Sherri or Dale, as we appreciate your contribution to our fun evening. See you soon! (FROM 02-03-2019 E-NEWS): Casino night dealers - DEALERS for CASINO NIGHT---Tickets go on sale tomorrow and Tuesday. Tickets for dealer and spouse/guest are set aside for you. When purchasing your tickets let them know you are a dealer and they will check your name on the list. Practice sessions will be set up the week prior to the event. Dates and times will be posted in the library. Your volunteer participation is sincerely appreciated and helps to make this event fun and successful. Thank you, Carolyn Anderson 309-253-5543 (FROM 02-04-2019 E-NEWS): Casino night tickets - There are a few Casino night tickets left. They will be sold tomorrow, Tuesday February 5th in the Library from 10am - noon, $20.00 each. Casino night committee (FROM 02-05-2019 E-NEWS): Casino tickets - There are a couple of Casino tickets left if anyone is interested. Call Deb Robins @ 956-230-3115 while they last, as we will NOT be selling in the Library tomorrow. Thank you for your support! Casino Committee (FROM 02-16-2019 E-NEWS): CASINO DEALERS - Practice sessions are posted in the library. Please try to attend at least one for a refresher and to get instructions for the night of the event. Monday 2/18/19 1:00 Tuesday 2/19/19 3:00 Wednesday 2/20/19 7:00 Looking forward to seeing you. Any questions please call. Thanks for volunteering. Carolyn Anderson 309-253-5543 (FROM 02-17-2019 E-NEWS): Casino Night - Casino night is almost here!! This Saturday Feb. 23rd @ 5:30 sharp, the south side pool gate will open. Please remember to bring your tickets for entry! We will enjoy beverages and dinner in the Pavilion, so dress for the weather! At 6:30 sharp the Casino doors will open, where you will receive a voucher for your complimentary $500.00 playing chips. Find yourself a place to sit and redeem your voucher for playing chips from your dealer. Beverages, dessert bar & popcorn will be available in the Casino all evening. You will also need to bring some extra cash to purchase 50/50-share the wealth tickets, as well as tickets for our Grand prize raffle. A chance to win either - $500.00 cash - donated anonymously by some of our generous community members $500.00 Estes Park, Co. - Wildwood Inn gift certificate - donated by Lucille Younglund SPI Getaway - 2 night stay donated by Holiday Inn Express & Suites SPI plus complimentary meals at Yummies Bistro & Lobo Del Mar Café There will also be BINGO in the Library with a new exciting format!! Once you are done playing (or 9:30 when the tables close), cash in your chips with your dealer for tickets. Then place your tickets in the corresponding basket of the gift you hope to win! Most of these gifts have been donated by some of our generous community members! The draws will then start, so have Fun and Enjoy your evening! Thank you to all who donate and volunteer, we can't do this without you!! Dale Hopfner & Sherri Gardner - co-chairs and our wonderful Casino night Committee (FROM 02-18-2019 E-NEWS): CASINO NIGHT DEALERS TRAINING CORRECTION - The Practice session for the 19th has been cancelled. The practice session for February 20th will be 2:30 and 6:30. See updated Schedule below. Monday 2/18/19 1:00 Tuesday 2/19/19 Cancelled Wednesday 2/20/19 2:30 and 6:30 Sorry for any inconvenience. Carolyn 309-253-5543 (From 02-23-2019 E-NEWS): Squares/Bars for Casino night - To all the ladies that have volunteered to make squares/bars for Casino Night, please remember to please make something that is not too sticky and needs no refrigeration. It's really helpful if you line the pan with parchment first, so much easier to get it out of the pan when your doing 18 pans. Please bring to Retzlaff Hall between 9 & 10 am tomorrow. If I'm not there when you deliver, please mark your name on the pan so I can keep track. Thanks to you all, Linda Abernethy (From 02-262019 E-NEWS): Casino Night Thanks you - Well, another successful Casino night has come and gone! We would just like to thank everyone for their support of this event, not only this year but over the past 6 years! We never knew that Casino night would grow into such a popular event, but we are sure glad it did. Without the large number of volunteers it takes to run this event, our success would not have been possible. We are so grateful to all who have volunteered their time, effort and financial support to our Casino night. As well as to all of our Sponsors and all who attended our event and helped to make it one fun and exciting evening! Thank you as well to all who sing our praises, it is very much appreciated but humbling. Because it really does "take a village" and what a village we have here in Sunshine Estates. Please keep supporting the Women's Club events, as well as all the other events that make our community so fun and vibrant! See y'all around Sunshine and thanks again! Most sincerely Dale Hopfner & Sherri Gardner Past Casino night co-chairs *************** 03-14-19 ----- Thu ----- D ance/Fundraiser: Music by The Classics Band (Deb Robins & Tiffany Prater) COMPLETE (FROM FEB 2019 NEWSLETTER): The March Mystery Party was canceled for this year but a new event is being planned for the same night, March 14th. Watch for more info about this event! (FROM 02-15-2019 Women's Club Mtg): The March Women's Club Activity will be a Dance in Retzlaff Hall. Music will be provided by The Classics Band. Wade Prater is a member of this band. They will play from 7 pm - 10 pm. Bring your own Snacks and Drinks. Watch for more details as they are finalized. Ronald McDonald Wish List (From 03-09-2019 E-News): Hi All! This is a reminder that on this coming Thursday, March 14, 2019 the Women's Club will be putting on a dance/fundraiser donating to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Rio Grande Valley supports our community by providing a "home-away-from-home" for families of critically ill or injured children at local hospitals and clinics. We hope you plan to attend so that you can help them continue with the important work they do! A representative from this charity will also be in attendance. In order to supply them with items they need we are asking for everyone who attends this event to either give a $5 donation per person or bring an item from the wish list. Their Wish List is posted in the Library and can also be found on the Web site by clicking on the icon located here (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/activities-details ). ALSO - Bring along some extra money so that you have a chance to win one of the many prizes that have been donated and that will be given away/raffled off. Remember, this is all for a very good cause. The dance is being held in Retzlaff Hall from 7 PM to 10 PM . Music is being provided by the Classics Band (of which Wade Prater is a member). This is a BYOB and snack type of event . AND - You may think the committee isn't aware that this is the normal Thursday Pavilion Happy Hour event day. BUT - You would be mistaken. We'd very much like folks to come out before the dance and join in the fun of the Pavilion Happy Hour. You might even be able to snatch a sizzling hot dog or two off the grill. NOTE - This is no signup for this event. Just come and get your groove on and enjoy your neighbors and friends. This will be one of the last events (and definitely the last Womens' Club event) before most of us head north for the summer. Thanks in advance for your support. Tiffany and Debbie (From 03-17-2019 E-News): Donation Results - Ronald McDonald House From Beth : I saw Deb had posted the below on the SunshineCCE Facebook page. I know lots of you SEPO e-mail suscribers don't use Facebook so I thought it would be nice to share this with others. From Deb Robins : A big thank you to all of our generous neighbors. We were able to raise over $1400.00 for Ronald McDonald House! For those of you that missed the party, but would still like to donate, please feel free to drop by my home (4129 N Minnesota). I will be dropping off their wish list items, gift cards and money on Tuesday. Again, thank you for being so generous. Back to Top

Activities - Women's Club ( 2019-2020: Winter) Additional Details COMPLETE Resident Photo Directory - Web site (April 2020) Sent 2020-04-16: YAY - Resident Photos on Web site - Well all - I hope you are as excited about the final product as I am. I will have to say I learned a lot about the Web site during this process. One thing is - I did find there's lots of Shapes, Sizes, Color etc that I can change if anyone wants to make constructive suggestions to anything I've done with the photos. I have uploaded all of the Resident Photos that were included in the 2020 Photo Book. This page also includes: any New Homeowners who were not yet our neighbors when the book was being created any Homeowners who have either sold their homes in Sunshine since there picture was taken or have passed away. https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/directory-photos I also created a page of ONLY new Sunshine Residents during 2020, provided to me by the Office Manager Valerie. https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/directory-pics-new-residents For ease in finding these pages, I have included the direct links above. Ongoing these pages can be found by going to https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only and following the links provided. If you need assistance with anything at all concerning this, please give me a call. Please feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions on the format, etc of these photo pages. And again, I hope you like them. ENJOY Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2020-03-14: Resident Photos on Web site - Today I got copies from Debbie Robins of all of the resident photos that were put in the Photo Directory. My intent is to eventually get them on the Web site - somehow. With that said I will be working on this endeavor over the summer and will let everyone know when I have completed it. I'm just too pooped to work on it now and I want to do a good job with it. Thanks for your patience. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2020-03-14: Resident photos on Web site - Today I got copies from Debbie Robins of all of the resident photos that were put in the Photo Directory. My intent is to eventually get them on the Web site - somehow. With that said I will be working on this endeavor over the summer and will let everyone know when I have completed it. I'm just too pooped to work on it now and I want to do a good job with it. Thanks for your patience. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top COMPLETE Resident Photo Directory - Hard Copy (March 2020) Sent 2020-03-24: DISREGARD: Resident Photo Directories for Purchase - Based on the Board Response to the Court Order that was just sent out via SEPO e-news to the Community, there will NOT be any photo directories for purchase in the office at this time. Watch for futures updates concerning their availability. Beth Parrish (for Terry DeBackere) Sent 2020-03-24: Resident Photo Directories for Purchase - Later this week there will be 10 photo directories available for purchase in the office for anyone who didn't purchase one originally or if you would like to have multiple books. The cost of each book is $15. Terry DeBackere Sent 2020-03-14: Resident Photo Directory Thank You - I (and I hope others have done so as well) would like to thank the Resident Photo Directory Committee and any others who worked on creating the beautiful directory. Chris Price Sent 2020-03-14: Photo Directories not picked up - Thanks to everyone who picked up their photo directories in the library today. Those of you who still need to pick yours up can get them from Terry at 4324 N Kansas St. Terry DeBackere Sent 2020-03-14: REMINDER: Resident Photo Directories have arrived - The Resident Photo Directories have arrived. If you purchased one (or more) they wil be distributed Saturday @1:00pm in the Library. Debbie Robins Sent 2020-03-14: REMINDER, Resident Photo Directories have arrived - REMINDER: The Resident Photo Directories have arrived. If you purchased one (or more) they wil be distributed Saturday @1:00pm in the Library. Debbie Robins Sent 2020-03-12: Resident Photo Directories have arrived - The Resident Photo Directories have arrived. If you purchased one (or more) they wil be distributed Saturday @1:00pm in the Library. Debbie Robins Sent 2020-03-04: REMINDER: Photo Directory - Individual Pics etc for Sale - As posted in the March Newsletter, the Sunshine Photo Directory Committee is offering various items for purchase (until End of Day, Friday, March 6) : A 5x7 for $4 An 8x10 for $5 The picture file (*jpg file) to do with whatever you like for $5 There are so many great photos. Get your order in! If I am not home, please put your money in an envelope with your name and what you would like to order. Deborah Robins Sent 2020-02-26: Resident Photos available for purchase - For those of you who had your photos taken for the Resident Photo Directory and would like a copy, please call Debbie at 956.230.3115. Or bring money to 4129 N Minnesota. A 5x7's is $4 and an 8x10 is $5. Dealine for purchase is 'End of Day' Friday, Mar 6. All proceeds will go to the Women’s Club! Debbie Robins Sent 2020-02-11: Photo Directory: If you missed getting your picture taken - Some of you have been asking if you could send in a photo if you: weren't physically at Sunshine during the photo sessions the last couple of weeks were here and couldn't get to a session changed your mind about wanting to be in the photo book after the sessions were complete It has been decided that the answer is YES. But you need to do it very quickly. Tasteful pictures can be sent to Deb Robins at by Friday, Feb 14 end of day. Please include your: Names(s) Address at Sunshine Phone Number(s) The Photo Directory Committee Sent 2020-02-11: REMINDER: Photo Directory payments due - Just a reminder.......Anyone wanting one of the new soft-cover Sunshine Resident Photo Directories needs to get their payments to Terry DeBackere, Deb Robins or Sue Swidryk by the end of the week. Work is going great on the book thanks to Deb Robins and it is almost ready to send to the publisher. Thank you for your support in this project. Terry DeBackere & Rest of the Committee This was the Information Poster hanging in the Library. Hope you didn't forget to Sign Up for the Day/Time you wanted to get your picture taken. Sent 2020-01-31: Photo Directory Encouragement - Hey there! This is heidi dill 😁 I just wanted to encourage each person living at Sunshine Country Club Estates to please, please, please get your photo taken for the directory!! Even if you don’t want to purchase a copy. 😊 When we first moved here, we knew very few people. The photo directory was a tremendous help in learning who our new neighborhood family was. Now there are so many more new faces here whom I’d love to get to know better! Thanks!! And thank you to the committee working so hard to complete this book!!! Sent 2020-01-30: Resident Photo Directory – Signup Info & Status Update - Please read this Entire Notice thoroughly. Taking residents' photos (and their pet's, if they wish) for the Sunshine Photo Directory is in full swing. The first two days are complete and lots of you came out to get your picture taken. Thank you. If you aren't on the list yet, please go to the library and get your names out there. AND know this; the committee has discussed calling those of you who haven't signed up yet. We know you don't want that to happen - right? The remaining Photo sessions are - Friday January 31: 10 am - 2 pm Saturday February 1: 1 pm - 4 pm Sunday February 2: 1 pm - 4 pm When Coming For Your Photo Shoot, Please Bring With You - A piece of paper containing your: Names(s), Sunshine Address & Phone Number(s) $15 Cash for ‘each’ bound soft-cover book you wish to purchase. (Purchase not required) If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sue Swidryk at 847.452.7804 or Terry DeBackere at 309.714.4743. Sincerely, your friends: Sue Swidryk, Terry DeBackere, Deb Robins & Beth Parrish Sent 2020-01-25: REMINDER: Resident Photo Directory - Starting Sunday, Jan 26, the committee will be taking pictures of residents (and your furry friends, if you wish) for the SUNSHINE RESIDENT PHOTO DIRECTORY . If you haven’t signed up yet for the day & time you want to get your picture taken, you need to do so quickly. Please note that each appointment is in five minutes intervals. So please be on time, ready when it’s your time and bring your patience. Here is a list of dates & time to choose from: Sunday January 26th: 11-3 Tuesday January 28th: 12-4 Friday January 31: 10-2 Saturday February 1st: 1-4 Sunday February 2nd: 1-4 What You Need To Bring With You – A piece of paper containing your: Your Names(s), Your Sunshine Address, Your Phone Number(s) $15 Cash for ‘each’ bound soft-cover book you wish to purchase. The book will not only contain resident pictures. The plan is to also include pictures of Sunshine Activities/Events that have taken place. NOTE: We are collecting when you get you picture taken because we need to prepay the company creating the books. Any proceeds from the sale of the books will go to the Women's Club. If you are hesitant about whether you want to get your picture taken, just think how nice it will be to just pick up the picture book and identify all of your Sunshine Friends & Neighbors. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sue Swidryk at 847.452.7804 or Terry DeBackere at 309.714.4743. Sincerely, your friends Terry DeBackere, Sue Swidryk, Deb Robins & Beth Parrish Sent 2020-01-19: The Residents directory - Hi Friends! It’s that time again for us to start working on our resident directory. We will be taking photos for our residents, and their furry friends. Please note that each appointment will be booked every five minutes so please be ready and bring your patience. There are many dates to choose from for your convenience. Please sign up in the library as soon as possible to save your time slot/date. Here are a list of the dates: Sunday January 26th: 11-3 Tuesday January 28th: 12-4 Friday January 31: 10-2 Saturday February 1st: 1-4 Sunday February 2nd: 1-4 More information to follow regarding the cost of a hard copy. If you have any questions please feel free to call Sue at 847.452.7804 or Terry at 309.714.4743. Sincerely, your friends Terry, Sue,Beth and Deb Sent 2019-12-27 in Newsletter: Womens' Club: Resident Photo Directory - The Women's Club has been discussing creating a Resident Photo Directory in 2020. We are looking at creating a digital directory that will be placed in the Resident’s Only section of the Sunshine Web site. The ability to print this directory from the Web site is being investigated. Look for more details about this project in the coming weeks. Beth Parrish ******************** COMPLETE Shrimp Boil (03-13-2020) Sent 2020-03-16: 2020-03-16: Shrimp Boil - To All SCCE Shrimp Boil partakers: THANK-YOU!! The Shrimp Boil is over and we believe it was received with “snapping claws”! Thanks to the many hands that prepared and served the food……Karen Price, Lenore Combs, Cathleen Sunders, Marion Young, Hollie Pickett, Linda Braden, Larry and Linda Lentz, Dick Jones and Jim Kennedy. Thank-you, also to the roaster loaners…..Hollie Pickett, Kathy Wunderlich, and Diane Tewell. We have made our final tally and the Women’s Club cleared $756.96 profit from this event. We sincerely hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Thanks for supporting the Women’s Club! Cathy Chajec & Linda Jones Sent 2020-03-12: Shrimp Boil Update (please read carefully) - Update on the Shrimp Boil…..please read! As per recent health updates, we have decided to make a couple of changes to our event. Snacks will be in individual packages. Soap and water, hand sanitizer, sanitizing hand wipes, and gloves will all be available. Carry-out containers will be also be available should you choose to not stay and eat dinner; however, the meal will still be initially served per table. Should you not be feeling well; i.e., coughing, runny nose, fever, etc., please DO NOT attend. Call one of us to retrieve your meal or have someone else bring it to you. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation! Linda 573-631-7849, Cathy 708-280-8910 Sent 2020-03-04: Shrimp Boil is Sold Out - Thanks to everyone who bought tickets to the Shrimp Boil. The event is now sold out. See you there. Linda Braden Sent 2020-03-04: Shrimp Boil Tickets - There are only TWO Shrimp Boil tickets left for sale. If you SNOOZE - you LOSE. Call me at (712) 621-4062 or stop by 1904 W Indiana Circle to purchase them. $10 apiece. Linda Braden Sent 2020-03-03: Shrimp Boil: 31 Tickets Left For Sale - After selling Physical Tickets in the Library this Mon & Tues, there are only 31 tickets left. Please contact Linda Braden @ (712) 621-4062 if you would still like to attend. Thanks Linda Sent 2020-03-03: Shrimp Boil Tickets: GET THEM TODAY WHILE THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE - Come get your tickets today while they are still available. There will be a Women’s Club Mardi Gras Shrimp Boil Dinner in Retzlaff Hall on Friday, March 13. This event is normally held in October each season - so if you've missed it in the past - now is your chance to find out what a delicious meal you've been missing !!!!! $10 tickets will be available in the Library on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3 from 9-11 am. Seating will be by tables, with ten at each table (you may sign up as a group or just choose a table). Only 160 tickets will be sold so be sure to mark this date/time on your calendars! Happy hour/social time will begin in the pavilion at 4:30. Doors will open at 5:00 and dinner will begin as soon as everyone is seated. The menu consists of snacks, coleslaw, shrimp boil mixture (shrimp, potatoes, corn, & sausage with seasonings), bread/butter and dessert. Coffee, tea, and water will be available; otherwise, BYOB. If you have questions please call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 or Linda Jones 573-631-7849. Sent 2020-02-28: Women's Club: Shrimp Boil - There will be a Women’s Club Mardi Gras Shrimp Boil Dinner in Retzlaff Hall on Friday, March 13. Happy hour/social time will begin in the pavilion at 4:30. Doors will open at 5:00 and dinner will begin as soon as everyone is seated. The menu consists of snacks, coleslaw, shrimp boil mixture (shrimp, potatoes, corn, & sausage with seasonings), bread/butter and dessert. Coffee, tea, and water will be available; otherwise, BYOB. $10 tickets will be available in the Library on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3 from 9-11 am. Seating will be by tables, with ten at each table (you may sign up as a group or just choose a table). Only 160 tickets will be sold so be sure to mark this date/time on your calendars! If you have questions please call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 or Linda Jones 573-631-7849. ******************** COMPLETE You, Me & Alexa (03-07-2020) Sent 2020-03-09: You Me and Alexa - A sincere thanks to the cast and crew of our latest foray into the world of "theater". I had such fun working with you all. I think you were all stars! You certainly made me very proud and happy. I just read the program that Caroline Anderson (our business manager) made for the show and I'm sorry that I didn't give her the names of the creators of those fabulous costumes worn by our Las Vegas girls. They were Millie Noonan (skirts), Laurel Becker and Lisa Dahlstrom (the headdresses) and Nancy Kendrew (bras as well as behind the scene dresser). Vern Luellen, Mike Garret and John Pearcy are eagerly waiting for a call from Las Vegas ! The Women's Club has some great things planned for next season. See you there. Lassey Sent 2020-03-07: You, Me and Alexa: Program Times - For those that have tickets to the show "You, Me and Alexa" we will be serving ice cream sundaes at 6 pm in the pavilion. The pool area will be open at 6 pm so you can enjoy your treat before the show. The hall doors will not be open until 6:55 for the show at 7 pm. Vickie Jones Sent 2020-02-25: You Me & Alexa - "YOU, ME and ALEXA" Proceeds going to the SCCE Women's Club Produced and directed by our own Lassey Dahlstrom Over 35 of SCCE thespians are participating in this production $10.00 per person Virtual Ticket sales are available for you to sign up for in the Library February 24 - March 4, 2020. Seating will be limited so sign up early. 7:00 "YOU, ME and "ALEXA performance Also showing a new video of our residence and our special place here in Paradise. Immediately after performance we will serve Champagne Punch and Hors d'oevres. Any questions call 309-253-5543 Carolyn Anderson Sent 2019-12-27 (In Newsletter) You, Me & Alexa - In March we're putting on a show. Music, singing, dancing and goofing around. Who knows what'll happen! We're going to need lots of help. So far, we've got several returning artists ready to go, but we really also want to welcome all you new music lovers to join us. I would ask you personally if I knew who you were, so please don't be shy. Join the committee by signing up on Women's Club bulletin board or just come to a rehearsal (dates to be posted soon) and see if it's something you'd have fun doing. The second part of the show is the presentation of our video of Sunshine that we've been slowly putting together for a year or so. Boy, does that ever take a long time! Questions – Call or e-mail Lassey Dahlstrom ( ldahlstrom@gmail.com ) ******************** COMPLETE REMEMBER WHEN (02-22-2020) Sent 2020-02-19: Women's Club: REMEMBER WHEN Ticket Sales - DON’T MISS OUT! We are coming up to the end of virtual ticket sales for REMEMBER WHEN, the next Women’s Club program on this Saturday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Sign up for virtual tickets at just $5.00 each in the library. This will be a fun evening. Any questions, call Share Nelson, 309 269 0686. Sent 2020-02-15: Women's Club Event: Remember When - Now that Valentine’s Day has passed, it’s time to advertise our next Women’s Club sponsored event to be held next Saturday evening, February 22nd. This program, entitled BACK WHEN, has been in the works since 2007 when Lassey Dahlstrom directed and produced the ALL STAR REVIEW. You will be entertained with shorts selected from six different shows produced and directed by Lassey. The most recent of which, NOW AND THEN, was produced in 2016. Some of you will see yourself and all of you will laugh and be amazed at just what people OUR age will do to entertain while having some of the best times of our lives. There is a little ‘show biz’ in most of us. You newer residents just might be inspired with some ideas of your own for the future. We start at 7:00 p.m. Virtual tickets are just $5.00 and are available in the library now. Lassey’s family is providing refreshments including champagne punch following the program. Call Share Nelson 309-269-0686 with questions. Sent 2020-01-27 (In Newsletter) Remember When - ITS SHOWTIME! FEBRUARY 22nd. One of the next events sponsored by the Women’s Club is entitled “REMEMBER WHEN” . We are having such a good time going through the videos of shows produced and directed by our own LASSEY DAHLSTROM over the years. In fact, many of us have participated in them either by performing or assisting with costumes, sets or otherwise. And now some of us are preparing for her next big show, “YOU, ME AND ALEXA” coming up in March. We have managed to bring many of those memories back into this one program – REMEMBER WHEN . It’s a Saturday night so a good night to be entertained and have a lot of laughs! As for those past performers, be prepared to take a bow once again. We’ll start at 7:00 p.m. and wind it up about 8:30 p.m. Let’s celebrate Lassey and her good works. Refreshments include wine and cheese. Watch for ticket announcement. Share Nelson ******************** COMPLETE Valentine's Day Dance: The Classics Band (02-14-2020) Sent 2020-02-12: Valentine's Day - The last day to sign up for the Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance is Thursday, Feb.13th, so hurry up to the library to sign up for an evening of fun! See event details above. Vickie Jones 262-689-7068 Sent 2020-02-05: Valentine's Day Event - A sign up sheet is in the library for the Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance to be held on Friday, Feb. 14th in Retzlaff Hall. The cost is $10.00 per person which includes pizza, salad bar and dessert. Music will be provided by The Classics Band. Bring your sweetie and enjoy a fun evening dancing the night away. Vickie Jones Newsletter: Feb 2020 - The second event will be a Valentine’s Day Dance on February 14th. There will be pizza and a salad bar plus dessert followed by a dance by The Classics Band. Look for a signup sheet in the library soon with times and cost. Vickie Jones ******************** COMPLETE SuperBowl Party (02-02-2020) Sent 2020-01-23: Women's Club: Super Bowl Party - The 2020 Super Bowl party signup sheet is posted in the library. February 2, 2020 Doors open 4 PM till game over $5.00 per person Hotdog bar Please BYOB and money for betting. Please bring an appetizer, finger food or something sweet to share. Wear your football colors, football shirts, and come! Get off your couch, your golf cart and come sign up. Signup sheet will be taken down, Thursday, January 30. Eileen Anderson & Pam Lacy Sent 2020-01-21: Women's Club: SuperBowl Party Here is some 'initial' info about the Women's Club SuperBowl Party that is being held on Sunday, Feb 2, at 4:30 in Retzlaff Hall. Sign-up will be posted Jan 24th in the library. Please wear your favorite football team attire. SuperBowl Party Committee ******************** COMPLETE New Homeowner’s Party & Dance: Music by Terry Porter Rowe (01-13-2020) Sent 2020-01-14: Thank You - Thanks to all who attended & welcomed our New Homeowners last evening. It was a near capacity attendance and hopefully a good time was had by all. A very, very special thank you to the great committee that stepped up to assist in the preparation for the party. Very truly, Denise Utterback Sent 2020-01-07: New Homeowner's Party: Hats Off - NEW HOMEOWNERS PARTY JAN. 13 LAST DAY FOR TICKET SALES- THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 WEAR YOUR HATS AND NAME TAGS $10.00 PER PERSON (EXCEPTION-NEW HOMEOWNERS) COME JOIN THE FUN!! Questions? (618) 546-1417 Denise Sent 2020-01-03: NEW HOMEOWNER’S PARTY Tickets - NEW HOMEOWNER’S PARTY. JANUARY 13, 2020 @5:00 P.M. VIRTUAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE. GET EM’ WHILE THEY’RE HOT!! I HAVE HAD A FEW INQUIRIES FROM NEW RESIDENTS ABOUT “VIRTUAL TICKETS.” Please allow me to explain. Most events held here in Sunshine have virtual tickets rather than a paper ticket. The event to be held will be advertised on the EASEL in the library near the east door. There will be a signup sheet, cost for event, and corresponding money box below the easel. Sign the names of those planning to attend include cost of event, and write your name on envelope provided. Deposit envelope in money box! That is all there is to it! Your name will be placed on list of those attending and will be checked off when you arrive at door that evening. HOWEVER, THE NEW HOMEOWNER’S DO NOT PAY FOR THIS PARTY SINCE THEY ARE GUESTS OF HONOR. QUESTIONS? Please call Denise Utterback 618 546-1417 Sent 2019-12-30: NEW HOMEOWNERS PARTY - SAVE THE DATE!! New Homeowners Party, January 13, 2020 Social time 5:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30 Introductions 6:30 Dance 7:00 p.m. Please join us for an evening of fun! Virtual ticket sales Jan.3-9 in Library Questions? Please call Denise Utterback (618) 546-1417 Sent 2019-12-27 (In Newsletter) New Homeowners' Event - The Sunshine Women’s Club hosts a NEW RESIDENT EVENING each January. This event will be held January 13, 2020 in Retzlaff Hall. In staying with the party’s theme of “Hat’s Off to the New Homeowners”, please wear your favorite hat. Social time begins at 5:00 pm, with dinner (taco salad) at 5:30, followed by introduction of new residents. The evening will conclude with a dance featuring Terry Porter Rowe. Some of you might remember him from a couple years ago. So be sure and wear your dancing shoes. The cost of this event is $10. Virtual tickets will be available in the library starting Friday, Jan 3 thru Thursday, Jan 9. Please join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. Denise Utterback (Event Chairperson) ******************** CANCELLED New Year's Day Brunch (01-01-2020) (Sent 2019-12-26) News Year's Day Brunch Cancelled - Since no on signed up to chair or work on this committee, the New Year’s Day Brunch is cancelled for Jan 1, 2020. Vickie Jones omen's Club Activity Director (Sent 2019-12-08) Need Chairperson(s) - We do not have chairperson(s) to coordinate this event. So please consider chairing/volunteering or we may have to cancel it. Vickie Jones ******************** COMPLETE Christmas Dinner (12-25-2019) (Sent 2019-12-22) Christmas Dinner Signup ends today - Do you want to attend the Women's Club Christmas Dinner event? If you've already signed up - you're in good shape and we'll see you there. If you haven't signed up yet, you need to get to the library today (Sunday, 12-22) as the signup sheet is scheduled to be taken down today. Details about this dinner can be found on the Web site: https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/wc-acty-2019-2020 Marian Young (719-468-4556) (Sent 2019-12-14) Christmas Dinner - WHAT: Celebrate Christmas with a potluck dinner WHEN: December 25th, 2019 Social Hour begins at 1:00 pm We will eat at 1:30 pm WHERE: Retzlaff Hall FOOD: We will be serving Black Forrest ham, rolls, and tea and coffee will be available Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with others COST: $5.00 per person SIGNUP: The signup sheet is in the library with envelopes for your check or cash. Marian Young (719-468-4556) for questions ******************** CANCELLED Scruffy Santa & White Elephant (12-24-2019) (Sent 2019-12-22) Scruffy Santa Cancelled - Since no one signed up to work on the Scruffy Santa committee, which was to be held the evening of Tuesday, Dec 24, this Women's Club activity has been cancelled. Mary Hendrickson (Sent 2019-12-08) Need Committee Volunteers - Mary Hendrickson has volunteered to chair this event but no one has signed up to help her. If interested or have questions please call Mary at 651-239-2307. (2019-12-01) Scruffy Santa Is - WHAT: A Christmas Eve Get-Together BYOB Share Snacks Share Fellowship Exchange White Elephant Gifts WHEN: December 24, 2019 Time TBD WHERE: Retzlaff Hall OTHER DETAILS: Suggestions welcome We could play music from the TV What Else? Mary Hendrickson at (651-239-2307) for questions ******************** COMPLETE The H.O.P.E. Tour (Remembering D-Day & Christmas) Music (12-16-2019) (Sent 2019-12-15) Christmas Concert - REMINDER - Christmas Concert Monday, December16th at 7 pm Dr. Leibert and his singers will be presenting a Christmas Concert in Retzlaff Hall. Please come and enjoy a wonderful evening of carols and other memorable songs. Vickie Jones (Sent 2019-12-08) Christmas Concert - On Monday, December 16 at 7pm we will be hosting Dr. Leibert and his singers as they perform a Christmas concert and other memorable songs for us. A freewill offering will be taken and donated to charity. So join your neighbors and friends for an evening of Christmas celebration. Vickie Jones ******************** COMPLETE Dance: DJ Doug & His Lovely Lady (12-11-2019) (2019-12-11) DJ Doug - REMINDER - DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant - This Evening - Wednesday, December 11th at 7-10 pm $5.00 per person at the door, Retzlaff Hall BYOB and snacks Vickie Jones (2019-12-09) Reminder for DJ Doug on Wednesday evening - Don't forget that DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant will be at Retzlaff Hall on Wednesday evening, Dec 11, from 7-10 pm for a fun evening of dancing. Bring your own snacks, beverages and don't forget your dancing shoes. The cost is $5.00 per person at the door. It will be a fun night! See you there! Vickie Jones ******************** COMPLETE Golf Cart & Bicycle Christmas Parade (12-07-2019) (2019-12-08) Christmas Golf Cart Parade 2019 - Dear Friends - Once again, Sunshine had a great time with the Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade following the Annual Craft and Bake Sale. Thanks for your support. Many residents lined up along the Parade Route showing their support, cheering us on, tossing candy and enjoying this seasonal festivity with family, friends and neighbors. A special Thanks goes to all the entrants as their time and talent plus endurance led to this successful event. Eleven challengers vied for the prestigious Women's Club award for "best decorated". Winners were 1st Place: Terry and Rich Debackere - 2nd Place: Heidi Dill and 3rd: Kathy Walker and granddaughter Jessica. Cathy Richmond with fearless Gizmo and Share Nelson with mischievous Maggie contributed to this pet-friendly part of the entourage and the McGruffmobile was proud to have his crime fighting four legged buddies as backup. Larry Lentz and his wife Linda, (son of Alice Montgomery), new resident, new volunteer for NW Patrols and recent Citizens Police Academy graduate drove his golf cart advertising our CERT Team. Lisa (new resident) was pressed into action 30 minutes before showtime as our Firefighters were battling a field fire until the last minute - possibly not able to show up to carry Santa. Several of Santa's helpers helped dismantle her beautiful Thunderbird convertible so Santa could be chauffeured. (The reindeer had a previous engagement). Sgt. Jaime Palafox volunteered to be our lead HPD Police Car supporting efforts of our Neighborhood Watch. Bob Saylor drove the NW Golf Cart (the McGruffmobile is named after the famous crime-fighting dog Mr. McGruff). So the phrase "It takes a Village,,,," puts it mildly when you think of how many Sunshine folks were involved and our neighbors - don't forget the Choraliers, the Christmas Tree Lighting, Hot Cocoa and cookies and Santa photo op. Guess you noticed the famous gate was wide open (like having our own International Peace talks.....). Hope you and your families have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year. Photos available c/o Karen & Lenore Encore will download my chip and we will have more photos too. If you have any to submit, let me know. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 (2019-12-01) From Dec Newsletter - The Annual Golf Cart Christmas parade will be on the evening of Dec 7th. We will be joining our neighbors at Encore RV Park. Lenore Combs is in charge of this event. 4:30 Line up – behind Friendship Hall – at Encore for judging etc. 5:00 pm Christmas Tree Lighting and start of Golf Cart Parade We welcome everyone. You are all cordially invited. Come one, come all – decorated cart or not. Just join in on the festivities and have fun. If you wish to not be in the parade – be a great spectator! Gather your buddies, grab a lawn chair and enjoy in the merriment. The Parade route (both Encore & Sunshine) will be posted in the Library. The improved route is under construction and is more inclusive as we shall devote more time to this per your request. Harlingen and Combes Police Department will lead out followed by Neighborhood Watch Captain and assorted Golf Carts. The Harlingen Fire Truck will bring Santa. End up at Encore Rec Hall for refreshments etc., photo op with Santa and awards. Sunshine Women’s Club provides 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place prizes for best decorated SCCE Golf carts as Encore will provide their three Prizes for their entries. There is a sign-up sheet in our Library for the Parade (decorated or not). Recommended Parade safety tips: Be sure your cart is fully charged. Lights are needed for night driving. Be sure your bicycle has safety lights. No walkers as we will be moving briskly. Keep up with speed - Pull over if a problem – NW escorts will assist you. ******************** COMPLETE Bake & Craft Sales & Raffle (12-07-2019) (2019-12-08) Thank You - A big thank you to Terry Debackere and Deb Robins for a successful event on Saturday morning. Also thank you to all those who baked, donated and bought raffle tickets and goodies today. Vickie Jones (2019-12-01) From December Newsletter - Just a reminder that the Women’s Club will host a Bake Sale/Craft Show on Sat Dec 7th in Retzlaff Hall from 8 to 11 am. All kinds of yummy cookies, snacks, candy, home canned items for sale. Also, sweet rolls and coffee will be served for $1.00. We will have door prizes every 15 minutes and raffle prizes too. Come join the fun and support the Women’s Club. (Donations of goodies and raffle prizes appreciated) Terry DeBackere & Deb Robins (2019-11-20) NEEDS & INFO: Christmas Bake & Craft Sale and Raffle The Christmas Bake & Craft Sale and Raffle are rapidly approaching (Sat Dec 7th in Retzlaff Hall - 8 am to 11am). Sweet Rolls: Those of you who have eaten the sweet rolls at this event in the past know what good bakers we have here at Sunshine. We are requesting residents to step up and do some of that great baking again this year. Please contact Terry DeBackere (309-714-4743) to let her know if you will be baking and how many rolls you can make so she can get a count. Vendor Tables: There are still spots open for Vendors to set up a craft table ($5 each table). Contact Terry. Raffle: Anyone wishing to donate new or gently used items for the Raffle contact Marian Young (719-468-4556). She will be glad to pick up your items OR you can bring them to Retzlaff Hall Friday, Dec 6, between 6 and 8 pm. Bake Sale: Donations are appreciated for the bake sale, i.e. baked goods, candy, snacks, jams etc. Please have them wrapped in clear plastic wrap (with a bow or other Christmas decoration on them if you wish) and price them for sale. Please note any nuts of other allergens. Drop off your donations in Retzlaff Hall Friday, Dec 6, between 6 and 8 pm. A poster reflecting all detail for this event will be available in the Library in a couple of days. No signup is required. Just come and enjoy - buy baked goods/crafts - win a raffle drawing. Thank you Terry DeBackere and Debbie Robins (Co-Chairpersons) (2019-11-16) Christmas Craft Show & Bake Sale Info - The Christmas Bake Sale and Craft Show will be Sat Dec 7th in Retzlaff Hall - 8 am to 11am. Donations are appreciated for the bake sale, i.e. baked goods, candy, snacks, jams etc. Please have them wrapped in clear plastic wrap with a bow or other Christmas decoration on them if you wish and price them for sale. Please note any nuts of other allergens. Drop off your donations on Fri Dec 6th between 6 and 8 pm at Retzlaff. Donations for raffle prizes are also being accepted. SWEET ROLLS, LEFSE ( made by the Weatherbees) and coffee will be served for $1.00 . Craft tables are available for $5.00. Call Terry DeBackere (309-714-4743) to reserve your space. We look forward to this fun event and hope you can contribute and help out. Thank you Terry DeBackere and Debbie Robins (Co-Chairpersons) (2019-11-16) Craft Show & Bake Sale Mtg - There will be a planning meeting on Monday at 1:30 in the library for the Craft Show and Bake Sale. Anyone who didn't sign up on the committee signup sheet in the Library or at the Women's Club meeting last Friday is invited to attend. Thanks in advance for wanting to help make this event a fun (and tasty) event for everyone in the community. Terry DeBackere (Chairperson) ******************** COMPLETE Thanksgiving Dinner (11-28-2019) (2019-12-013) Thanksgiving: Item left at dinner - Dear residents and friends: Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Thanksgiving dinner. Hope everyone had enough to eat! We do have some amazing cooks here. For the few who could not join us because of illness, we hope you are feeling much better. To all my helpers in bringing this together, Thank You all!!! You all made hosting this meal a great success. There was one casserole brought to dinner wrapped in a pretty white towel with embellishments. If this is yours, please call me at 7082808910. Thank you again, for spending the holiday with your friends and neighbors here at Sunshine😊. Sincerely, Cathy Chajec (2019-11-20) Thanksgiving - Dear Friends and Neighbors: Thanksgiving is a week from tomorrow. We would love to have you join us for our annual Thanksgiving dinner on the 28th. I need to have a count on who would like to attend by Monday at noon. I will need time to shop and plan table set ups. All are welcome, including family and friends from outside. The cost is $6 and includes white and dark meat turkey, ham, dressing, gravy and coffee, tea and water. You supply a dish to serve 12 that will enhance our meal. BYOB of course. This year, the turkey breast will be fresh and not processed. Last year we had some people who did not like the processed turkey. Sorry, it was an oversight by the committee. We try our best to make the holiday special for everyone attending. Social hour begins at 1 and dinner will be ready at 2 p.m. Please sign up before Monday if you care to join us. Sign up sheet and envelopes are in the library for your payment and space for what dish you will bring. The committee and I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving, no matter what you choose to do. Any questions, please contact Cathy Chajec at 708-280-8910. Thank you (2019-11-12) THANKSGIVING DINNER - Dear residents - Thanksgiving sign-up sheets will go up on the easel in the library this afternoon. There will be a box with envelopes near the easel for your virtual tickets. Tickets will be $6 per person and checks can be made out to SCCE Women's club. Please place your money in the envelope, fill out the information on the front and drop it in the slot on the box. Please also make sure you fill out the sheet on the easel with your information and what you plan to bring to share. Your names will be added to a master list which we will check off at the door. Doors will open at 1 pm with dinner being served at 2. The menu will consist of the committee making the turkeys, ham, dressing and gravy. Your contributions will round out our meal. We always have plenty of food. The sign-up sheet will come down by noon on November 25th so we can plan the shopping we need to do. Visiting family and friends are always welcome. Please make sure to follow the above instructions so we know how much food to prepare. This also gives us a count for table settings. We are so blessed to be able to share thanksgiving with all our friends and neighbors who do not have family here. Please don't be alone on this special holiday. Come join your neighbors for this celebration, make new friends, and eat till you are stuffed! Any questions, please contact Cathy Chajec at 708-280-8910. (2019-11-09) Thanksgiving - We have a chairperson & Need Committee Volunteers - Dear Residents: I, Cathy Chajec, have volunteered to Chair the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 28, 2019. I am desperately looking for volunteers to help make this a wonderful holiday for all those who are staying in the Estates. With many helpers, it is an easy dinner to put on. There is a sign-up sheet in the library area where you can place your name and contact number if you choose to help out. I will be looking for turkey bakers, kitchen help preparing the dressing & gravy, turkey carvers, decorating help, and clean up. If I receive enough help with the preparations , I will post a sign up sheet in the library on November 14th. Cost will be $6 per person and a dish to pass. One person, a dish to feed 6; and couple, a dish for 12. Such items as mashed or sweet potatoes, green beans, corn carrots or other vegetables, cranberry relish, deviled eggs, or other relish tray, or pie/dessert. There will be a women's club box and envelopes to fill out and put your money in. These are considered virtual tickets and we will have a list made up so we know who and how many are coming. The menu will consist of Turkey, Ham, Dressing, and Gravy prepared by the committee. For any new residents, this is a good way to get your "feet wet" and see what it takes to be part of a crew to host a party. Everyone in the Estates is welcome, as well as those family and friends who might be visiting. It is a nice way to enjoy Thanksgiving as a community, without having to do all the cooking and cleaning involved in a home party. I hope you will consider helping in some way to make this event possible for all of our residents. Thank you for your consideration. Cathy Chajec, 708-280-8910 if you have any questions. (2019-11-07) Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we need co-chairs to head up this event. Grab a friend and sign up. This is a way that our residents can have Thanksgiving together as a Sunshine family when we are not celebrating with our individual families. If that is something that interests you, please contact me. Thank you! Vickie Jones Women's Club Activities Director 262-689-7068 ************************* COMPLETE Veterans Day Tribute (11-11-2019) (2019-12-01) Thank You - Thanks to all who supported our salute to our Veterans on 11-11-11. Our committee members worked hard to put this patriotic program together to remember the fallen and honor those who have served, are serving and their families. Thanks to: Heidi sang the National Anthem for the U.S. and for Canada. Helen recited “In Flanders Field Where Poppys Bloom”. Jean gave us highlights on the 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima and the Battle of the Bulge. Caroline Clements related her brother’s story on his Battlefield Commission during the Battle of the Bulge. Also, Caroline provided Veterans patches for us. Sally and Lenore performed the Flag Folding Ceremony and Cathy Chajec read the script. Ron presented the Folded Flag for the Missing Man Table while John read the significance of the items on the table. The American Flag and the Canadian Flag were posted. Our Branch Flags were proudly carried by our Veterans and/or their families. Marian, Karen and Share helped with all facets including Pot Luck. Lenore Combs (2019-11-10) CHANGE OF PLAN - Veterans Day Tribute - There is a slight change of plan for the Veterans Day Tribute being held in Retzlaff Hall tomorrow (11-11). The program will be starting at 3:30 PM (instead of 3 PM). Social time will be at 4:30. Dinner will be at 5. Also, if you have a picture as or of a veteran you would like to post on the Bulletin Board during the ceremony & dinner, please bring it with you before the ceremony and we'll get it up there. Please spread the word about these changes as there are quite a few folks who still haven't provided an e-mail to Beth Parrish (e-mail admin) in order to start receiving the Sunshine E-mails. Questions - call Lenore Combs (2019-11-07) Veteran's Day - This Monday, November 11th there will be a Veteran’s Day Program in Retzlaff Hall at 3 pm. Following the program there will be happy hour at 4:30 followed by a potluck at 5 pm. Everyone is welcome and there is a sign up sheet in the library so we can get a numbers count for setting up of tables and chairs. Come out and honor those who have given so much to make our country the best place to live! If you are interested in participating in the program on Monday, there will be a planning meeting on Friday, Nov 8th at 3 pm in the library. Lenore Combs will be organizing the program for Monday, but she needs volunteers to help with flags, readings ..... Hope to see you there! Vickie Jones Women's Club Activity Director (2019-11-07) WOMEN'S CLUB, Veteran's Day - We are hoping to have a Veterans Day program here at Sunshine on Monday 11 November 2019 with a Potluck to follow. There is a sign-up sheet for volunteers in the Library. This is usually a 2part deal – one Patriotic and the other a social Potluck. In the past John and I have assisted with the Flag Ceremony (Patriotic side) while Marian Young handles the Potluck side. We need Flag bearers and someone to talk on Veterans day. We can consider a Flag retirement ceremony outside or whatever you like. Also, included in the Opening will be a 2 minute of silence observed calling for all people to pause in honor of the service and sacrifice of our Veterans throughout the history of the Nation. We will also honor our Canadian Veterans. There will be sign-up sheet in the Lounge for a Flag Detail and for the Potluck. If anyone wants to say a few words about the day – step up. Honor our Veterans and their families. No support = no program but let’s hope for the best. Lenore Combs (2019-10-16) Veterans Day Tribute - Dear Friends, Please give this communication your best consideration. Sunshine is a great place to live because we have great people living here. I am representing the following event. Veterans Day - 11 November - Monday Sunshine is planning a Veterans Day appreciation. In the past it has been a ceremony followed by a Pot Luck. Marian Young knows about the Pot Luck and we are requesting help for this . About the ceremony - If we have a posting of the Colors, we need several folks to carry these flags - John Combs will take the lead. Lenore can do Flag Retirement Ceremony where a Flag will be burned - under safe conditions etc. We need YOU! Last year Helen Perry spoke about Veterans Day, Carolyn Clements passed out Patches for the Veterans etc...…. Call me if you are interested. It would be a shame not to recognize our Veterans. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 (2019-10-15) Vererans' Day Tribute, Initial Details - Sunshine is planning a Veterans Day appreciation. In the past it has been a ceremony followed by a Pot Luck. Marian Young knows about the Pot Luck and we are requesting help for this. About the ceremony - If we have a posting of the Colors, we need several folks to carry these flags - John Combs will take the lead. Lenore can do Flag Retirement Ceremony where a Flag will be burned - under safe conditions etc. We need YOU! Last year Helen Perry spoke about Veterans Day, Carolyn Clements passed out Patches for the Veterans etc...…. Call me if you are interested. It would be a shame not to recognize our Veterans. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ************************* COMPLETE Oktoberfest (10-30-2019) (2019-10-27) Oktoberfest - Just a reminder that Octoberfest is Wednesday, October 30th and the last day for sign up will be end of day Monday. This is the first event of the season and is a fund raiser for Women’s Club. Any questions please call Vickie Jones, 262-689-7068 (2019-10-23) Oktoberfest, October 30th - Oktoberfest tickets are available in the library. It is a sign-up and you complete the info on the envelope to have a virtual ticket. Please include your money with your reservation. The cost is $10.00 per person. It is a BYOB party, so please bring whatever you would like to drink for the happy hour and dinner. The date of the event is Wednesday, October 30th. Happy half-hour starts at 5pm with dinner at 5:30. There is no program. This is the first Women's Club event of the season so come and get reacquainted with new neighbors and returning ones. The menu is: Brats and hot dogs Potato Salad Cole Slaw Sauerkraut Apple Dessert Iced tea and water Vickie Jones Women's Club Activity Director (2019-10-15) O ktoberfest, Initial Details - First Women's Club event of the 2019-2020 winter season. There will be brats, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw & sauerkraut. Dessert to be determined. It is BYOB (bring your own bottle). Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available. Co-Chairs: Eileen Anderson & Vickie Jones ************************* Back to Top

BYLAWS OF MEN'S GOLF LEAGUE SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES AMENDED JANUARY 27, 2015 Purpose: To promote mutual enjoyment and friendly competition of male residents of SCCE. General Rules: Male residents shall pay a weekly fee in addition to annual dues in order to play. The bulk of the weekly fee is to be used as prize money for play that week. Guests shall pay normal green fees plus the normal weekly fee to play and will not be eligible for any weekly prizes except CTP. Annual dues of $20 are payable before November 30th• The golf season is from November I" through October 31st. Weekly fee are $1 and are payable anytime prior to play for that week. A player must have current year dues paid to be eligible for weekly prize money. Players will adhere to the SSCCE Men's Golf League Rules of play. (attached) The tee times during the period of November 1 st thru March 31 st will be 8:30 and 10: 15 am,unless there are not enough golfers to warrant two schedules. If this occurs, then a 9:00am tee time will be used. The tee time for April 1 st through October 31 st will be 9:00 am unless changed by officers. Members must sign up by noon on Monday to be eligible to play. All players must pay weekly fees before playing. The weekly payout of prize money will be made after the first round of golf the following week. All score cards must be tallied and signed by the scorekeeper and checked and signed by one other member on the team before turning them in. Players may pick up their winnings as early as the next scheduled play date, but no later than six months from that date. If for some reason they can not collect their winnings, they may make arrangements with the Secretary/Treasurer and the winnings will be mailed to them. All monies not picked up or mailed within six months will be put in the general fund and be used as prize money in the final tournament. Officers will be elected for one(l) season. The term of office shall be from March 31st through March 30th of the following year. League officers will include: President, 1st vice president, 2nd vice-president and Secretary/Treasurer. Only scores recorded during league play will be used to determine handicaps. A minimum of Tbree(3) league scores will be necessary to establish a league handicap. Until three (3) league scores have been posted, a zero (0) will be assumed. Once handicap has been established, the best four(4) of the six(6) most recent posted scores will be used to determine league handicap. The maximum handicap will be twelve (12) and the handicap chairman will revise all player's handicaps once a month. The handicap revision will be done following the fourth Tuesday of every month during the Winter season. Scores will only be posted for handicaps during that part of the golf season from November 18t thru March 31st. For weekly play, players will be placed in flights according to their handicap. A copy of the bylaws and rules will be provided to each member. Bylaws may be adopted, amended, or deleted by a 60 percent majority vote with a quorum present at an official meeting. The "Hole in One" prize ($1 to join) is open to paid members only and will be paid out only for play from November 1st up to the men's championship tournament. During and after the tournament through October 31st, $5 will be paid. No monies will be paid to non "Hole in One" members. However, if a non member gets a "hole in one" on a CTP hole, they will receive the CTP monies. Officers Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and supervise weekly league play on Tuesdays. Hold and chair league meetings each month during the golf season to discuss old and new business. Meetings are to be held on the fourth Tuesday or at the discretion of the officers. Keep suitable records of league play and official meetings. Plan and supervise the annual final tournament within the following guidelines: Schedule for the 1st week of March. Format is 36 holes by flights. A wards to be given for overall low gross and low net as well as low gross and low net in each flight. A player can only win one award. Other presentations and awards as determined by the tournament committee. Establish a "Rain Date" in the event of inclement weather. Establish a date and arrange for an awards dinner. Provide a slate of candidates for all league offices to be voted on at an election held the morning of the last Tuesday in February. Additional nominations shall be solicited from the floor. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the members present at the meeting. There shall be no requirement for a quorum. New officers will be introduced at the awards dinner. The Secretary/Treasurer shall collect annual dues and maintain an accurate record of all collections and disbursements. Prepare a list of local golf rules to be followed during league play. BANKS AWARD The Banks Award is to awarded annually to the golfer who maintains the low gross scoring average for the SCCE Men's Golf League. Computation of the average will be based on rounds played during Tuesday league play from November 1st to, but not including the League Championship. A minimum of 12 league scores must be posted in the aforementioned time period to qualify for the award. In case of a large number of play date cancellations, the award will be based on fewer rounds. The winner must be a paid member of the Men's League. The award will be presented at the annual banquet. SSCE Men's League officers, or their designee(s) will be responsible for seeing that the computation is completed in a timely manner. Winner of the Banks Award will receive a trophy emblematic of their accomplishment and have their name engraved on the permanent plaque on display in Retzlaff Hall. This award was established in 2007 in memory of Ernie and Billie Banks. The first recipient was Ron Pemberton.

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Women's Club Bylaws Current & Proposed for Amendment For the March 15, 2024 Mtg Click on the 'strips' below to Read/Print each type of document. WC Bylaws: Current as of Feb 18, 2022 - Read/Print From Here WC Bylaws: Proposed Updates w/Explanations - Read/Print From Here WC Bylaws: If all Updates are Approved on Mar 15, 2024 - Read/Print From Here Back to Top

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Fishing Association Meetings - CURRENT SEASON Fishing Assoc Home Page Fishing Assoc Mtgs (PREV) Sent 2026-02-10: Fishing Club meeting moved to Wednesday, 2/18 (was 2/11): Good Morning All, We have moved the fishing club meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow, February 11th to February 18th to avoid conflict with the concert series that many residents also attend. We will meet in Retzlaff Hall at 7:00 pm. This time charge is due to responses received from our survey. We will review survey responses and determine the best overall date and time to meet in the future. Brenda and Lori will present information regarding fishing charter options and will plan a charter based on feedback from attendees. This will be an informal meeting, not a business meeting. Please come and provide input on how we move forward with our club. We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to seeing you on February 18th at 7:00 pm. If anyone has questions, please feel free to contact Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552; Bill Petersen at 507-291-7106 or Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862. Thank you. - Deb DesLauriers-Eich Newsletter 2025-10: The first fishing club meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00 pm. It is important for all fishing club members and those interested in joining the club to attend. We had planned to have elections this fall, however, with the passing of our founding president and a resignation of another member we only have three officers. We plan to solicit nominations from the floor at the meeting and vote in December. If anyone has nominations or questions, please feel free to contact Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552; Bill Petersen at 507-291-7106 or Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862. Thank you. - Deb DesLauriers-Eich Back to Top

Table Tennis Contact: Jan Kawecki (719-334-6493) Meets: Every Friday from 1 to 3 pm (November thru April) Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: Do you have an interest in getting some exercise while having some fun at the same time? Then come join us on Friday afternoons for table tennis/ping pong at Retzlaff Hall. Don't worry about equipment, as we have extra paddles and plenty of balls. Bring a friend or come alone. Hope to see you there. Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: April 2025 Sent 2025-04-30: WC - Cinco de Mayo Party/Potluck - Randy Davis (From Facebook) Sent 2025-04-28: SCCE Fishing Association Raffle - Pat Heinerikson, Director, Area 1, accepts $400 checks from Bill Peterson, President SCCE Fishing Association to use for improvements/expenses for the billard and the fitness rooms. The donation was made possible from using proceeds from the fishing club raffle held earlier this year. Winners from the raffle were as third prize, dining and pet grooming gift certificates, Larry Jeneson. Tony graciously donated the fishing trip back to the club which allowed us to provide a larger donation to SEPO. Thank you to all to participated and supported the raffle. - From Facebook (Deb Eich) Sent 2025-04-27: Golf Course Aeration - Golf crew will be doing the spring aerating of the greens starting on Monday. They will post a hole closed sign on the box of the greens starting Monday they are working on. Please skip that hole - From Facebook (Scott Kronshage, SEPO Board) Sent 2025-04-26: Tree Cutting - Hi All – Those of you who are still physically in Sunshine are aware of the status of the tree in front of the office. I would like to share this and additional info with you and also everyone else who has already left the community for the summer, for vacation, etc. I have attached three photos; before after a clogged gutter showing the leaves that are in it now. Before After Clogged Gutter Cutting down this tree will allow us to look at the possibilities moving forward by not allowing this tree to clog gutters and add a burden of more water to our roofs. I’m doing everything I can to keep the cost down concerning roof repair, which we will focus on in the fall. It would be more cost-effective to do the roof's gutters and downspouts all in one fell swoop, rather than piecework, where they would have to take apart some of the material that they have installed to do additional work, rather than do everything all at one time. Concerning the garden that was under the tree, I have spoken with Susanne and she is looking forward to presenting it to the Garden Club and/or the Women’s Club to come up with an idea of what we’d like to put in that area. Personally I would like to see an outdoor area of some sort where somebody could have a quiet lunch around a picnic table away from the pool area and/or a nice little outdoor meeting area with native plants, cactuses and palms that require little to no maintenance. I believe this would be an asset for ourselves and future owners in our community as a nice first impression when they pull up to the office. You can direct questions / concerns to me. Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board Director (Common Area 1) 816-810-2862 heineriksonp@gmail.com Sent 2025-04-26: Common Courtesy Request - When a 'mess' is made in a common area in our community, it is common courtesy to clean it up yourself, notify a SEPO employee for assistance or notify a board member for assistance. Last week, a board member was notified that there was human feces on the floor in the fitness room women's bathroom. This unhealthy situation was not attended to for almost 24 hours. This is unacceptable for so many reasons. We understand accidents happen, but PLEASE don't leave a mess and then walk away without doing something. If you see something, say something so these situations can be addressed immediately. Thank you. - SEPO Board Sent 2025-04-24: Texas Ave - Hi, This is to address the conversations, emails and phone calls I've had with many of the owners at Sunshine, about the email John Chajec recently sent. John sent an email to many in the community talking about the drainage ditches, retention area and the possibility of dredging in the wetland area near Texas Ave. I believe the thought is to allow for more water to be stored in the retention area. I reached out to Pat Harvey to see what the history was with this area and if Sunshine had ever dredged there? Pat said that Sunshine had not. Pat told me he reached out to many of the local government entities and the state, when they were doing improvements to Texas Ave. And was told that it was under the jurisdiction of the Army Core of Engineers. Pat had a conversation with them and the short version was do not dig, fill or disturb the area that John is referring to, as the retention area. It is part of a Watershed District they control. Pat told me that the Army Core of Engineers had created the pond west of Sunshine when the intestate was built. One of the items John discussed in his email was how much water from our neighbors comes into Sunshine. We are unfortunately from my observations and the phone call with Pat, the low spot in the neighborhood. So any heavy rains in the area, ultimately go through those ditches behind Minnesota Ave. And if the ditches north and east (downstream) are full, there's no where for our water to go. I think I understand the intent of the email and I'm sympathetic to those concerns, but having spoken to Pat about this and his conversation with the Army Core of Engineers, I don't see removing material from that area as an option for storing excess water. If anyone has other information about this area, feel free to contact me. - Tom Perrier SEPO Board Director Area 2 Sent 2025-04-22: Pump - Hi all! Someone has unplugged the pump at the Texas Avenue dog park. If there’s a problem with the pump please let me know or the office. The pump is on a GFI outlet, but where it’s at is in standing water. If that GFI fails you could get electrocuted. Lalo is installing a lock on the box. Thank you - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2025-04-20: Construction materials in the Sunshine streets - For you walkers out there, over the next few weeks, if you wouldn’t mind keeping an eye out for nails and screws in the road. It’s not really a late Easter egg hunt, but it would help our community tremendously. If you pick up more than 20 in a day, you can brag if you wish. However, as a reminder there is a section in the SEPO Policies & Procedures that directly addresses this sort of situation. CONSTRUCTION The disposal of any residue from a resident/homeowner’s construction site is the responsibility of the property owner. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the site in an orderly and safe condition. Any building material (nail, screw, etc.) originating from the site that might puncture a tire found on an adjacent street or driveway and turned in to the SEPO Office shall result in a fine of $10 per item. The fine shall be added to the homeowner’s monthly or annually assessed association fees. - SEPO Board Sent 2025-04-18: WC Easter Sunrise Service: Printable Flyer - You can access a printable flyer for the Sunday Easter service HERE . We will also have some at the service. Thanks. - Pam Davis, Women’s Club President Sent 2025-04-18: SEPO Policies & Procedures: Updated/Approved at Apr 7, 2025 Board Mtg (Reg) - Updates concerning Resale Certificates and Fiscal Policies were discussed and approved to be made to the SEPO Policies & Procedures at the Apr 7, 2025 Board Mtg (Reg). The updated Policies & Procedures document can be viewed/printed on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from this LINK . The Resale Certificates and Fiscal Policies sections that were updated can be viewed below. Additions are underlined in pink . Deletions are crossed out and are aqua . Please call with any issues or questions. - Gay Paxton (SEPO Board Secretary) and Tracy Wagner (SEPO Board Treasurer) Sent 2025-04-18: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Apr 7, 2025 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Apr 7, 2025 Board Meeting (Reg) can be accessed directly from this LINK and viewed/printed from HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-04-17: Former Resident Passing - Former Resident Les Dengerud passed away April 12. Information from Jan Baethke Sent 2025-04-16: City of Combes Water Notice - From the City of Combes: Sunshine is not affected. -Immediate Notification- -A significant water line rupture has occurred at the sinkhole situated at Nita and Business 77. Water services will be temporarily suspended to facilitate repairs. Sunshine Country Club and East Rio Hondo Water Supply citizens will not be impacted. We will try to keep all of our residents updated as we get more news. Thank you for you continued patience. Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-04-13: Sandbag Sand - This sand in the storage area can be used by residents for sandbags for the upcoming hurricane season. You will have to provide your own bags, but the sand is here. Some residents requested it, so SEPO made it happen. - Lisa Seiser (SEPO Board): from Facebook Sent 2025-04-13: REMINDER: WC Easter Sunday Potluck Breakfast - With all that has happened, I was asked to send out a reminder: Join us for an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 20th at 8 AM, held at the gazebo and led by Chaplin Larry Allen. We will be collecting an offering to support his valuable ministry efforts in our community. Please be aware that if the ground is too soggy, if weather conditions are unfavorable, or if mosquitoes are particularly bothersome, we will relocate the service to the Hall for everyone's safety. Following the service, we invite you to a delightful Easter potluck breakfast at the Hall at 9:00 AM. We can’t wait to see you there. - Pam Davis (WC President): from Facebook Sent 2025-04-11: Former resident passing - Former resident Yolanda Lopez passed away April 4th. Visitation is April 17th from noon to 9PM. Prayer service is 6 PM at Funeraria Del Andel Mont Meta 26170 State Highway 345, San Benito. Funeral Chapel service will be Friday April 18th at 10 AM. Obituary is HERE . (Sunshine Facebook) Sent 2025-04-11: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Apr 7, 2025 - The video from the Apr 7, 2025 Regular Board meeting is available. Please take the time to listen to it as there were important updates to the Policies & Procedures discussed and subsequently approved at this meeting. The updates pertain to: Resale Certificates Fiscal Policies There was also discussion/explanation concerning Storage Sheds: Rules on ownership Insurance Coverage requirements The video is available 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 2025-04-08: WC - Cinco de Mayo Party - Get ready to fiesta! Join us for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo Party on May 5th at 4 PM at the Hall! Exciting games Mexican Themed Potluck Lively music provided by our very own Mark Horton And let's not forget the colorful drinks! Whether you dance like no one’s watching or simply enjoy the vibe, there's something for everyone! Bring your amigos and let’s make some amazing memories together! Where: Retz Hall When: May 5, 4 PM - Pam Davis (from Facebook), Women’s Club President Sent 2025-04-08: URGENT: Combes Water Boil Order - The Parrish's just got this from Combes water. Not sure if everyone affected is on their mailing list like we are. It appears Sunshine is affected by this. - Beth Parrish Sent 2025-04-08: Former resident passing - Former resident, Grace Hedstrom, passed away on April 2, 2025. See the link to her obituary on this Facebook page by scrolling down until you find Grace. - Susan Jacob Grace’s daughter, 411 Meadow Lane, Charles City, IA 50616 Sent 2025-04-07: SEPO Enews Email Mgr Availability - It just dawned on me that when I unhook my Spectrum equipment at 1 PM today to return it, I won't be able to send SEPO emails until Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from the hotel. It is 'Super Difficult' to send emails from my phone from the BREVO system SEPO uses. If you have an emergency I suggest you use either or both of the Sunshine Facebook pages. If you don't use Facebook, you can have someone who does post your article. - Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-04-07: Garden cleanup Wednesday - I feel guilty asking for help when so many are having difficulty. Our prayers are with you. Before leaving up north, I would like to see if there are any volunteers that would help cleanup the office garden. - Wednesday, April 9th at 11:00. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you. - Susanne Sent 2025-04-07: REMINDER: WC Easter Sunday Potluck Breakfast - On Sunday, April 20th, Sunshine Estates will have an Easter Potluck Breakfast at 9 a.m. The Easter Service will commence at 8 a.m. at the Gazebo and last approximately 30 minutes. This should give everyone enough time to gather their dish from home and join us in Retzlaff Hall at 9 a.m. The Women’s club will supply the table settings, coffee and water. We are trying to keep this simple, so there is no signup sheet or charge. No one needs to do a lot of work, this way we can enjoy each other’s company and many homemade delights! Any questions, please contact Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 - Pam Davis (WC President): from Facebook Sent 2025-04-05: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials for 03/31/2025 - The Unapproved Financial Reports for 03/31/25 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 2025-04-05: Mr. FixIt List on Sunshine website - I should have thought of reminding everyone about this previously, but it's been a busy time. You may be able to find the help you need during these trying times (and at any other time) by reviewing the Mr. Fixit List on the Sunshine website. And it's also a great time to send in your reviews (per the instructions on this same page) on those folks/companies you are using and are 'pleased' or 'not so pleased' with, in order to help the community find good workers ongoing. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-04-05: UPDATED: SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea Process & Form - At the March 10, 2025 Board Mtg (Regular) the Board discussed updates that needed to be made to the SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea Process & Form. Subsequently the motion to accept those updates passed. Below you will see both of these documents with the Additions in PINK and the Deletions in AQUA with a strikethrough. The Sunshine Website has also been updated to reflect the updates. Please contact Beth Parrish with any website questions/issues (314-960-6710). You can contact me with any document questions/issues. The new process document & form will also be available in the SEPO Office by Monday, April 6. - Gay Paxton SEPO Board Secretary SCI Process_w/Chgs_p1 SCI Process_w/Chgs_p2 SCI Process_FINAL_p2 Sent 2025-04-04: From the flood resource center - If you sustained damage to your house, the city is collecting info to try to qualify for FEMA assistance. To help you and the community, report your damage HERE . We got this at the Resource Center set up at the Harlingen Convention Center. They are open today and tomorrow until 7 pm - tomorrow is their last day. - Lisa Wetherbee Sent 2025-04-04: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update Addendum) + Other Info After the weekly email came out this morning I received two additional updates to the Homes for Sale page on the Sunshine MARKET . For this one (1) time and this time one (1) only, I'm sending an addendum to the Weekly email. Based on a Board suggestion, for a few weeks, until things settle down concerning the flooding and traveling up north: I WILL continue to update the website with info sellers or their agents send me. I WILL NOT be sending weekly emails. I trust if people are interested in what is For Sale or For Rent in the Sunshine community, they will continue to monitor the website. The LAST UPDATED date at the top of the page will let you know if you have already viewed the latest updates or now. Thanks for your understanding. From Previous Email (earlier this morning): For Rent On Mar 31, 2025: The homes owned by Marlene & Nile Hall, 1941 W Iowa Avenue and 4332 N Minnesota, are now both still "For Sale" but are also available to "Rent". From Previous Email (earlier this morning): For Sale On Apr 3, 2025: The homes listed below were updated to reflect no flooding. 4217 Missouri - Woodward 4133 Missouri - Van ells 4125 Minnesota - Hanson 1941 Iowa - Hall 4104 Montana - Leal-Girard 1913 Montana - Bilot - Young Addendum to Previous Email (earlier this morning): For Sale On Apr 3 , 2025: The homes listed below were updated to reflect no flooding. 4309 Minnesota - Allen 4344 Missouri - Crouch - Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-04-04: 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 . For Rent On Mar 31, 2025: The homes owned by Marlene & Nile Hall, 1941 W Iowa Avenue and 4332 N Minnesota, are now both still "For Sale" but are also available to "Rent". On Apr 3 , 2025: .The homes listed below were updated to reflect no flooding. 4217 Missouri - Woodward 4133 Missouri - Van ells 4125 Minnesota - Hanson 1941 Iowa - Hall 4104 Montana - Leal-Girard 1913 Montana - Bilot - Young - Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-04-03: UPDATE: Golf course - The Golf Course will open Friday at noon. Cart path only please. - Scott Kronshage (SEPO Board) Sent 2025-04-03: Important Update: WC - End of Season Retro Party - Dear Neighbors, I apologize for sending out another email, but I wanted to share some vital information about our Retro Party tomorrow, Friday the 4th. The doors will open at 3:45 PM, and Edith and Diego will kick off the festivities at 4 PM. We’re also pleased to announce that Mary David, the City of Combes Mayor Pro Tem, will be in attendance to discuss any concerns or challenges you may have. We look forward to seeing all of you there for a great time! Sincerely, - Pam Davis Women’s Club President/Event Chair Person Sent 2025-04-01: UPDATE: Golf Course Condition - The Golf Course will remain closed Wednesday and Thursday. Will evaluate late Thursday afternoon. - Scott Kronshage (SEPO Board) Sent 2025-04-01: URGENT: Combes Big Trash Pickup - The Parrish's just got this from Combes water. Not sure if everyone affected is on their mailing list like they are. Combes normal trash pickup is every Wed. - Tom Perrier (SEPO Board) Sent 2025-04-01: Combs Trash - At this time combs has no special pickups for water damaged items like carpeting, drywall or building materials. They are trying to set something up with their trash hauler but haven’t at this time. You can still contact them for special pickups of furniture and appliances. Juan said that they would contact residents if and when they arrange something but not how they would make that contact. - Tom Perrier (SEPO Board) Sent 2025-04-01: WC: End of Season Retro Party - Dear Neighbors, We are excited to announce that our end of season retro party is still on, despite the recent flooding and damage in our community. We understand that many of you have faced challenges, and we believe it’s important to come together for a fun time away from the daily stresses. While we’ve made a few scaled-back adjustments to the event, we’re committed to ensuring it’s an enjoyable experience for everyone. The party will remain completely free, but we will have a “pass the hat” collection for Edith and Diego to support them during this time, as well as a “share the wealth” initiative. We ask that everyone only bring appetizers and feel free to dress up or just come as you are. We will not have a contest.. just pure fun! We hope to see you all there as we celebrate together and lift each other up! Warm regards, - Pam Davis, Women’s Club President/ Event Chair Person Sent 2025-04-01: Golf League - I checked with the grounds crew this morning and they told me the golf course will still be closed today—- no golf league today April 1st. - Matt Lyne Back to Top

2023-2024 SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terms Vary based on Year Elected Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). Members of the Board of Directors must be "deeded lot owners of record of Sunshine Country Club Estates, and/or their spouse" (as stated in Article II of the Bylaws). Elections for approximately half the Board are held each February creating staggered terms which provides continuity. (Additional details can be found in the Bylaws .) Previous Boards SEPO Board of Directors 2023 - 2024: Contact information for your 202 3 - 2024 Board members can be found in the Residen ts section of the website . Share Nelson (t erm expired Feb 2024) BIO P residen t Secretary & Governing Documents (click HERE to view all SEPO Rules) BIO Te rm expires Feb 2025) Mark Owen (term expired Feb 2024) Treasurer Randy Davis (term expired Feb 2024) 1st Vice President & Director of Golf Course - Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Jim Kennedy (term expires Feb 2025) 2nd Vice President & Director of Common Area 1 - Offices & Lounge Pavilion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sunburst Building Tom Perrier (term expires Feb 2025) Director of Common Area 2 - Texas Ave Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Frank Tewell (term expires Feb 2025) Director of Common Area 3 - Storage Lot & Woodshop Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court Back to Top

This page will direct you to the pages that contain Emails sent to the SEPO Community in 2022. Click on the ICON depicting the year and month the SEPO E-News Emails were sent. 2022 - December 2022 - November 2022 - October 2022 - September 2022 - August 2022 - July 2022 - June 2022 - May 2022 - April 2022 - March 2022 - February 2022 - January Back to Top

Exercise - Fitness Room We have a great 'Fitness Room' that is secured with a Keypad Lock and open 24 hours for all residents/renters use. CHECK BACK FOR PICTURES OF THIS ADDITIONAL FITNESS ROOM FILLED WITH VARIOUS FITNESS EQUIPMENT, MOST OF WHICH HAS BEEN DEDICATED BY OUR SUNSHINE RESIDENTS. Sent 2024-11-03: Sunshine Workout Room - Onward Upward. Today’s world is more focused on staying stronger and healthier (at least we hope so). There are some great ideas and possibly grant writing experienced leaders and smart cookies in our community brainstorming to possibly get some better/safer/more up-to-date equipment. If you have grant writing experience or ideas to improve our facility, this is a great time to step up. 4 o’clock Tuesday, November 5 in the library there will be a brainstorming meeting. Yea for friends and neighborhood that take action for improvement. Hope to see you there. - Pam Adams Back To Top

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Activities: Day/Week/Month (2023-2024 Winter) Additional Details SUN 5 - 7 pm , (time adjust s as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Contact: Donna Meyers (or just Show Up) Ti me: (currently starting play at 6:00 PM) Location: Meet in the street by the Shu ffleboard Courts 15 minutes before start of play to pick teams and get your hole assignments. Details: Tea ms are picked by drawing cards. No charge, just a good time. All are welcome to join the fun. It is Scramble play for Fun & Exercise - no money or prizes. All skill levels welcome. Final scores are compared at the end if anyone hangs around . 7 - 9 pm , PO KE NO (Winter (Nov 5 thru Apr 14): Weekly / Library) Contact: Joy Olson Location: Library Details: Details: This is a game like Bingo, but we play with cards that have pictures of playing cards on them. Then somebody shuffles the deck and calls the cards one by one. If you get 5 across, up and down or diagonally you have a Pokeno. Before each hand people put some pennies in containers. Also, as you're playing you put a penny on each spot that matches the card that's been called. If you get a Pokeno you win everybody's pennies that they have on their cards at that time. There are other ways to win also, like if you get 4 of a kind, 4 corners, etc. No skills needed. No partners. If 3 or less people show up, we cancel. It's not hard, it's a lot of fun. You should show up with a few dollars' worth of pennies so that you're not always running to the bank. MON 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) Contact: Vic Hillman Location: Tennis Courts Details: Furnish your own equipment Rotate foursomes, no teams Lots of skill levels, no problem Lots of fun. Not to serious. Come watch us. 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Contact: Jean Burgoine Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. We play Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 9 am - noon, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Contact: Chuck McEvoy Location: Woodshop Details: Hours: Normal (Winter Seasons) - Woodshop is open for use (as long as a 'monitor' is available) Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to noon AND 1 to 4 pm. In fairness to the Monitors, if there is little activity, they may close early, so if you wait until 5 minutes before closing time you may be disappointed. If you have a crisis need, you can contact any Monitor to find a time other than the above. Normal (Summer Hours) - Summer hours are limited to (as long as a 'monitor' is available) Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to noon and closed in the afternoon due to the heat. No fee (most HOAs, RV resorts charge a fee). Shop is open to members year around. Shop is a 40' by 60' building. Woodworking building holds the latest and some of the best woodworking tools around. The lathes are used often. Members can work with power equipment after attending a Safety and Information class. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Contact: Vicky Krueger Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. We p lay Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Line Dancing (Advanced) (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff) Contact/Instructor: Donna Myers Location: Retzlaff Hall Music: Dance to all kinds (Country, Rock 'N Roll, Tango, Mambo, Big Band etc.) Other Details: Most dances are intermediate. Class moves fast. Dancers are experienced. Would be too hard for ultra-beginners. 1 - 3 pm, Rock Painting (All Year, Twice a Month: 1st & 4th Monday) (currently scheduled thru 12-31-2023) / Retzlaff) Contact: Karren Amos Location: Retzlaff Hall Participants: Open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters and their immediate adult family members. Cost: In order to cover the cost of rocks and painting materials being supplied, there is a $5 per participant fee per session. Details: We anticipate spreading joy and kindness throughout the community. The Sunshine Rock Painting Club would/could paint and distribute painted rocks to: friends, family & others nursing homes extended care facilities children's floors at local health facilities (if acceptable) schools (younger ages) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 10 pm, Cards: Euchre (Winter: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: John Chajec Location: Card room TUE 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions. 8:30 - 11 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) Contact: Marlene Hall (or just Show Up) Location: Tennis Courts (Pickleball nets are put up in place of the Tennis nets.) Details: All skill levels of players are invited to come out and enjoy the Fun and get some Exercise. We do have two Pickleball Courts (set up on the Tennis Court) which accommodate four players on each court at a time. Whoever arrives first usually starts the process of setting up the net. As more people arrive, we assess the need for another net to go up. Some like to play continuous and some like to take a rest between games. Wind: We have had some pretty windy days when we choose not to play. In the fall, we need volunteers to put up the “wind” screen that will help block a lot of that wind hazard. 8:30 am AND 10:00 am, Men's Golf League, Winter: Two Tee Times (Winter: Weekly / Golf Course) - Golf Course closed to all - other than Men's Golf League - 8 AM until noon. - Two tee times start up when more residents return for the winter - usually first Tuesday in Nov through sometime in April. Contact: Dan Boardman Location: Sunshine Golf Course. Come to Retzlaff Hall 15 minutes prior to starting play. Cost: Dues - Yearly: $20 Weekly Play: $1 Hole-In-One Money Cache: $2 puts you in the running. Signup: If you plan to golf on Tuesday you need to have your name on the signup sheet by noon Monday. The sheet is located on the Men's Golf League bulletin board in the Library. Teams are formed according to who is playing at what time. 9 am - noon, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 am - Noon) info above for additional details. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 9:45 am - 11:30 am, Line Dancing (Beginners) (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff) Contact/Instructor: Donna Myers Location: Retzlaff Hall Music: Dance to all kinds (Country, Rock 'N Roll, Tango, Mambo, Big Band etc.) Other Details: Dances are suited to beginners. 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) Contact: Just Show Up) Location: Pool Room Everyone welcome to play. 1 - 3:30 pm, Game - Mahjong (All Year: Weekly/ Card Room) Contact: Trudy Weitzel Location: Card Room Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game. 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 9 pm, Cards: Men's Poker (Winter: Tue & Thu / Card Room) Contact: Mel Wendel Location: Card Room WED 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions. 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 am - Noon) info above for additional details. 9 am - Noon, Ladies' Winter Golf League (Winter - Nov thru Mar): Weekly / Golf Course) Golf Course closed to all - other than Wom en's Golf League - until Noon. NOTE: Winter Women's Golf League starts first Wed in Nov and ends last Wed in Mar. Contact: Nancy Lynne Location: Sunshine Golf Course Be at the Pool Pavilion at 8:45 am for hole assignment and announcements. Play begins at 9 am. Cost: $25 More Details: Membership is open to all residents/renters, no matter what skill level. Fun special events are being planned. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 1 - 4 pm, Bridge (All Year: Weekly / Library) Contact: Jean Burgoine Location: Library Details: There must be four (4) players at each table. If you already know how to play, recruit three (3) additional knowledgeable players and join us. We (sort of) have a signup sheet to make sure we have complete tables of four (4). Bridge is not a game one can learn in 10 minutes. If enough people are interested, we would start a series of lessons. 1 - 4 pm, Samba (All Year (thru 02-22-24): Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Bev McIntosh Location: Card Room Participants: All residents/renters from Sunshine and their guests can attend. Details: It is card game like hand and foot but more advanced. You do not need a partner to participate. We try to include all who show up. We can have tables of 3, 4 or 6 players. As the amount of players increase, we do a blind draw of numbers which match numbers on the tables. This helps to discourage people who want to play only with their friends. The idea is to get to know each other and have an enjoyable time. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 9 pm , Mexican Train (Dominos) (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Mary Grandy Location: Card Room Participants: All Sunshine residents/renters Details: Mexican Train is a double 12 dominoes game. Easy to learn. No partners. Just show up everyone can play. How long depends on the players. Usually 630pm-830pm. THU 8 - 10 am, Coffee & Donuts (Winter : Weekly / Library ) Contact: Valerie Basaldua Location: Library Participants: All Sunshine residents/renters Details: Thursday morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library. Grab a donut and a hot cup of coffee for only $1. Please come check it out. Visit with current friends/neighbors and possibly make some new friends. 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 8:30 - 11 am, Pickleball ( All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details. 9 am - noon, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 am - Noon) info above for additional details. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 9:30 am - either noon or 2 pm, Quilters: Killer Bees (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall ) Contact: Jan Baethke Location: Retzlaff Hall Details - Meetings/Schedule: Meetings consist of every week briefly going over what is on our schedule. The schedule changes every year depending on what projects the members want to do/learn. The schedule is usually created in April and covers the next Nov through Apr. On the days that we have a meeting only, we adjourn at noon . On the days that we have a class/project scheduled we do bring our machines to the hall and sew after the meeting and our "Show and Tell", until about 2 pm . Of the 80-90 ladies throughout the RGV that come each Thursday, October - April, usually 15-20 will stay and sew. Our yearly retreat is to The Retreat House in Rockport (Quilting/Scrapbooking/The Retreat House) . We are booked thru 2024 for our stay; usually in Nov or Dec. Our group...The Killer Bees...is very informal. 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details. 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 1 - 2:30 pm, Cards: Hand and Foot (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Karen Baase Location: Card Room Details: Open to all ladies who wish to play. Partner helpful but not required. If too many show up, some offer to go home. We also call ladies if we need more players. If you have never played, experienced players are always willing to teach you. You can bring a snack, but don't have to every time. Coffee is available. Hand and Foot is an easy game to learn and doesn't take much concentration, so it's easy to visit with each other. 4 - 6 pm, Happy Hour & Potluck (All year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) Contact: Cathy Richmond or Dee Novak Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: Everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish to share. We provide coffee, iced tea, plates, utensils, and napkins, but you can bring your own drinks and eating utensils if you'd like. 4:00 - 10 pm, Happy Hour (All Year: Weekly / Pavilion) Contact: Just Show Up Location: Pavilion Details: Propane heaters (2 of them) are available if the weather gets on the chilly side. This event is NOT a potluck. Please b ring "finger food only" to share if you plan to partake in the goodies. BYOB There are usually plates, utensils and napkins available for everyone. If you don't want to eat and/or drink, just come and join in the fun. We have a blast. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Stained Glass (Winter: weekly / Woodshop) Contact: Cathy Chajec (708-280-8910) Start Date: Dec 21, 2023 Location: Woodshop Details: The class is open to all residents. Never worked with stained glass, this is your opportunity to expand your knowledge. Please dress according to the weather. 6:30 - 9 pm, Cards: Men's Poker (Winter: Tue & Thu / Card Room) Contact: Mel Wendel Location: Card Room FRI 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 9 am - noon, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 am - Noon) info above for additional details. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 10:30 am - Noon, Jokers (Card/Board Game) (All year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Mary Grandy Location: Card Room Participants: All Sunshine residents/renters Details: Jokers is similar to the game SORRY. Boards were made by my dad and others. Uses cards and marbles. Easy to learn. Just show up. Based on how many are there we do individual and partners. I have instructions printed out. 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 7 - 9 pm, Hand & Foot / SAMBA (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: ??? Location: Card Room Participants: All Sunshine residents/renters Details: Open to all ladies who wish to play. Partner helpful but not required. If too many show up, some offer to go home. We also call ladies if we need more players. If you have never played, experienced players are always willing to teach you. You can bring a snack, but don't have to every time. Coffee is available. Hand and Foot is an easy game to learn and doesn't take much concentration, so it's easy to visit with each other. SAT 9 am, Golf Scramble (All Year: Weekly / Golf Course) Contact: There is not an existing committee or formal leader. These scrambles are conducted by volunteers among the players. The person in charge usually changes every month on a volunteer basis. Participants: Any Resident/Renter and any guest you wish to invite to play. Details: All skill levels are welcome. Please sign up in the library/lounge by noon on Friday. Teams are balanced by handicap, as best we can. Early signup helps. The cost is $1 and should be deposited in the Saturday Box in the library/lounge. Everyone meets in the library at 8:40 to find out which hole you start on. Tee off on your hole is at 9 am. Play lasts until around 10:30 am. If the weather is bad, play is cancelled until the next Saturday. 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 1 - 3 pm, Table Tennis (Winter: Sat / Retzlaff Hall) Contact: Jan Kawecki, 719-334-6493 Plays: Every Sat during the Winter Seasons from 1 PM to 3 PM (unless there is another event schedule in the Hall) Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: We would like to announce the startup of table tennis in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday afternoons at 1 PM. We have reserved Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM, starting tomorrow, January 20, 2024 . We will not play when other events are scheduled in the hall. All level of players welcome. Paddles for loan are available. Give me a call if you need. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 9 pm , Game - Mahjong (All Year: Weekly / Library ) Contact: Jean Burgoinne Location: Library Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game 6:30 - 9:30 pm , Five Crowns (Cards) (All year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Mary Grandy Location: Card Room Participants: Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: December 2022 Sent 2022-12-31: PLEASE READ NOW - DETAIL UPDATE: WC NYE Party - TIME CHANGE FOR OPENING OF DOORS: Doors will open at 7:30 this evening. As always there will be no reserving of spots at a table. First Come - First to Pick a Spot. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs Sent 2022-12-31: REMINDER: Details for tonight (since some of you have been calling) - As a reminder - Here are the details for tonight's WC NYE Party. Time: 8 PM to 11 PM (witness the East Coast ball drop @ 11) Doors will open at 7:45 sharp for you early birds. Where: Retzlaff Hall FOOD: Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (And please label if it contains nuts, shellfish or other items people may be allergic to.) Tables will be set up to hold your goodies. BEVERAGES: Coffee, Water and Ice provided. Everything else is BYO. TABLEWEAR: Paper plates, plasticware and napkins provided. BACKDROP FOR PICTURE TAKING: You are encouraged to capture some ‘kodak moments’ of the evening. We’ll have multiple ‘props’ available to spruce up your pictures. MUSIC & DANCING: You will hear some of your favorite tunes (both oldies and newbies) all night long. SUPRISES: So as not to spoil the fun, we're not going to go into any details about this portion of the evening. But we think it’ll be a ‘hoot’. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs Sent 2022-12-31: WC: New Residents Party Info - Dear Neighbors, Each year to welcome our new residents, the Woman’s Club hosts a new homeowner resident’s party. Our theme this year is How Sweet It Is! We will be having this event on Friday, January 13th, 2023. The doors of Retzlaff Hall will open at 4 PM. We plan on having new resident introductions around 4:30, followed by a meal catered by the Koffee Klatch. We will have music and dancing provided by DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant. Plus, a few door prizes for our new residents. As always, the new homeowners will receive a hand delivered invitation soon with instructions on how to RSVP to the event at no cost. We will have virtual tickets available for $12 in the library with a sign up sheet about 10 days prior to the event. We look forward to a fun night of fellowship with all of our neighbors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely Yours, Pam Davis 214-516-4844 Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 Sent 2022-12-30: Wind Screen Installation for Tennis/Pickleball - A few years ago some of our giving residents purchased a netting to put up around the tennis/pickleball court in order to allow us to play on those really windy days. That original net has since been replaced by SEPO. A few of us went to the courts a couple of weeks ago and hoisted that screen up. This is not an easy job as you can see from the pictures on the Web site HERE . But then we had a picnic in the pavilion. So the day wasn't all work. And although those of you who used to watch us play from the outside of the fence can't do that anymore, we are able to actually play now on those windy days. If you are so inclined, come join us and play tennis and/or pickleball. Tennis starts at 8 am on Mon, Wed & Fri. Pickleball starts at 8:30 am on Tue & Thu. Just show up to play. We have a great time and get lots of 'fun' exercise. - Lisha & Steve Johnson Sent 2022-12-30: Better LATE than NEVER: WC Caroling Pics - I knew this was going to take some time - and it surely did this evening. It was still light out when I started this endeavor. But, I finally got pictures and videos that a lot of you sent me (and that I took myself) from that wonderful night of Caroling around the streets of Sunshine. I personally want to give a huge thanks to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU who participated in this festive night of singing, dancing and smiling. It sure did look like great fun. And without further delay, I have posted everything on the Sunshine Web site under the Events Tab HERE . !!!!! ENJOY !!!!! - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-30: Sunshine Home for Rent - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to see our home that is for rent. Sam Davis Sent 2022-12-30: NOTIFICATION OF "Information" Meeting on TUESDAY, Jan 3, 2023 - On TUESDAY, Jan 3, immediately after the 1 pm Residents meeting, in Retzlaff Hall only, there will be an Information Meeting to answer questions the community may have concerning the proposed amendments to the Bylaws & Covenants, that are being included in this year's voting ballot. This is NOT a Board meeting. It is an Open Forum for discussion between residents and Board members following many of the same guidelines as in a 'Residents' meeting. Residents can make comments and/or ask questions. When a resident is acknowledged to speak, he/she must wait to be presented with a microphone and then state his/her name before beginning. Anyone speaking should limit their speaking time to be reasonable (2-3 minutes max). If the answer to a question is unknown at meeting time, the topic will be researched and the answer provided to the questioner. There will be no debate with any SEPO Board member. There will be no ‘shout outs’ from residents who haven’t requested to speak. Vulgarity will not be allowed. The speaker shall not make any derogatory comments about any person(s). The speaker will simply state factually what his/her comments / concerns / questions are. SEPO Board Sent 2022-12-30: AGENDA for "Residents" Meeting on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023 @ 1PM - The agenda for the Jan 3, 2023 "Residents" meeting can be accessed directly from HERE OR on the Web site HERE . It will be posted outside the SEPO office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes soon. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-30: AGENDA for "Residents & Directors" Meeting on Thursday, Jan 5, 2023 @ 1PM - The agenda for the Jan 5, 2023 'Residents & Directors" meeting can be accessed directly from here OR on the Web site here . I have also posted this agenda outside the SEPO office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-28: WC: NYE setup in the hall - I just wanted to remind everyone that signup for the NYE party is closed. And also, with so many things going on even this last week of the year, if there is anything that will be taking place in the hall between now and 4 PM NYE, please do not disturb the table setup in the hall. Those who did the Christmas dinner were nice enough to leave it the way they had it since the NYE party will be using the same format. NYE - Here we come !!! - Beth Parrish WC NYE Party Co-Chair Sent 2022-12-28: Christmas Bird Count - The Christmas Bird Count will take place this Saturday, December 31. The Bird Count is a national volunteer event. Every species and bird is counted. Results are tabulated throughout the United States. The results are an indication of how well or poorly the bird population is doing. The Sunshine Birding and Nature Group has participated in this event for many years. We will assemble at the Gazebo on Texas Avenue at 7:30 a.m. We will be divided into groups with assigned areas to cover. We need bird identifiers, bird sighters, and tally keepers. No special talent is needed for the last 2 jobs listed. We will go out on foot, in golf carts, and in cars. Bring binoculars. This event is open to anyone in the community. Please join us. For more information contact Ralph Peterson. Sent 2022-12-28: AED Automatic External Defibrillator - Dear Friends - Now that the weather is better, I have returned the AED to its normal location - this being - by the pool and more precisely on the wall to the right of the double doors - as you look at the Library / Office from the pool. It is in a box mounted on the wall - and it is so marked. The equipment is up to date. Any questions - call me Lenore 956 245 1276 PS: Drowning Victims items: (not toys) - preferred safety items Long pole with curved top (Shepherd's Crook) Ring Buoy with throw with a tow rope Remember THROW - Don't go! and Call 911 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2022-12-27: SEPO Election 2023 Ballots: Ready for Resident Review (and questions for the Board) - Your SEPO Board of Directors have spent many hours reviewing our governing documents (Covenants and Bylaws) in order to ensure they are in accordance with TX law. We have also been busy preparing changes which we have agreed will benefit our community and that you will have the opportunity to vote on for the Feb 21, 2023 election. You will be receiving your ballots sometime after the Jan 5, 2023 "Residents & Directors" meeting. They are currently available for you to review from the Sunshine Web site HERE . Links to the current Covenants and Bylaws documents can also be found on this Web page. An informational meeting will be held next Tuesday, Jan 3, immediately after the Residents meeting is adjourned to explain these possible changes and to answer any questions you might have. I urge you to be as fully informed as possible before you return your ballots. SEPO Board Sent 2022-12-26: To Clarify - NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Dec 30, 2022: Directories in preparation for sending SEPO Ballots - Thanks so much to those of you have replied already. However, we do need everyone to reply to both questions. Will you please verify that both your Sunshine address AND your Away address (if you have one) are correct. Please reply 'yes' or 'no' to this item. If 'no' to either or both, please supply the correct information to myself at marlene1947@live.com or sepoenews@gmail.com . Please let us know if you WANT YOUR BALLOT MAILED TO YOUR SUNSHINE or AWAY ADDRESS. Please reply "send to Sunshine" OR "send Away". Thanks again for helping us to ensure you receive your ballot envelope timely in order for you to return them to the Office by 1 PM on Feb 21, 2023. Marlene Hall (2023 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson) Beth Parrish (SEPO Board Secretary) &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Hi I'm Marlene Hall. I am the Chairperson for the 2023 SEPO Election Committee. The SEPO Directories (sorted by Name & by Address AND a listing of Resident's emails) were updated on the Sunshine Web site yesterday (Dec 25, 2022). You can find the following on the Sunshine Web site page HERE : Dir by Name Dir by Address Email Addresses As first steps in preparing to send the ballots to you for the upcoming election, I'm asking you to do two (2) things. Will you please verify that both your Sunshine address AND your Away address (if you have one) are correct. Please reply 'yes' or 'no' to this item. If 'no' to either or both, please supply the correct information to myself at marlene1947@live.com or to sepoenews@gmail.com . We will be mailing ballots to all homeowners shortly after the Jan 5, 2023 'Residents & Directors' meeting. The ballots need to be in the Election Committee's hands no later than 1 PM on Feb 21, 2023 or they will not be included in the count. Please let us know if you WANT YOUR BALLOT MAILED TO YOUR SUNSHINE or AWAY ADDRESS. NOTE: It would be great if you would reply "send to Sunshine Address" OR "send to Away Address". That way we will know who we may need to contact with this question. If you have any questions about any of the items above, please contact me @ 641-351-9973. Marlene Hall 2023 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson Sent 2022-12-26: LOST: My cat's Red Harness - I guess my cat got spooked yesterday and wandered off, but fortunately she has been found. However, she must have pulled out of her harness. It was attached to a small board. If anyone comes across it, my number is 218 329 1635. Thanks. Steve Holten Sent 2022-12-26: FINAL REMINDER: WC NYE Party - Ticket Sales ending - We hope that everyone had a great Christmas !!! But now that Christmas is in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead to bringing in the New Year this coming Saturday evening in Retzlaff Hall. This is your FINAL REMINDER to purchase your NYE Party tickets. We will be taking down the signup sheets in the Library this Wed (12-28) at 8 PM. Tickets are $5 per person. It's simple; signup on the attendance sheet, put your money in the envelope provided and drop it into the NYE Party box. All other details about this exciting event are below. Please call either of us with any questions. Hope to see you all there. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs Sent 2022-12-24: Activities: SEPO Calendar & 2-pager - I spent most of yesterday and three hrs this morning working on Web site updates. I was sooooo far behind on this due to my work on a little Board task of preparing for the upcoming Feb election. So I hope you can cut me some slack. :) I have made a lot of progress on the Web site but do have a way to go yet. If you see anything currently on the site that needs correcting, please let me know. I did want to let everyone know that the SEPO Calendar and the 2-pager are both new on the Web site as of this hour. We've just gone through a Super Busy December, with some more events still to come before yearend. And during the upcoming months of Jan thru Mar things don't look like they will be slowing down any. What Fun!!! I'm asking everyone to please look at these two documents carefully to make sure your activities / events are listed correctly on each of them. If something needs added, adjusted etc. please let Valerie (she does the calendar) and/or me (I do the 2-pager based on the calendar) know. Thx in advance for doing this for me (and her). - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-23: Communicating SEPO and non-SEPO Activities/Events - Your SEPO Board does NOT sanction the facebook page titled "Sunshine CCE Residents". And it was not created at the request of the Women's Club. It is a private group created and controlled by a resident. The Board is looking at develop something, i.e. a facebook page, to meet Sunshine residents needs of announcing social events in and around Sunshine. And to wish your friends Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary etc. A fun place to post. A few days ago, the SEPO Board created a new area on a bulletin board in the library where offsite activities can be advertised, and signup sheets displayed. It is located just to the right of the Women's Club activities signup area. Each offsite item posted must include who is organizing the event, location, cost, date and telephone number of who to contact for more information. As a final Note: Any new communications channels DO NOT take the place of current SEPO communications channels; emails, Web site and Newsletter (HERE ). Stay tuned for more to come concerning this. - SEPO Board Sent 2022-12-23: AED & Cold Weather: It is being moved - The AED cannot withstand these cold temps without a suitable cabinet per care and operation. Cold weather can significantly affect its performance for a rescue situation. Therefore, I am taking it (4137 North Minnesota Street) for a few days. We do not expect to not be at home - in case of..... If anyone has an emergency - you should immediately call 911 as you would have done anyway if you had needed the AED! -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2022-12-22: WC: Valley Voices - The Women's Club sponsored the 'Valley Voices' Christmas Concert in the Retzlaff Hall earlier this week. Thanks to Jill Ventrello (WC Activities Director) who brought this group to the attention of SEPO. It was very professionally done - Tuxes and everything. And it was fantastic. You can also see pictures (complementary from one of your neighbors) on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-22: WC Minutes: Oct, Nov & Dec 2022 - The Women's Club meeting minutes from Oct 2022 (approved) Nov 2022 (approved) Dec 2022 (unapproved) have all been placed on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Karen Baase WC Secretary Sent 2022-12-22: Residents (Former) Passing - Joy Moore, former resident, passed away on Nov 23, 2022. (SEPO Office) Millie Noonan, former resident and multi-year renter after residing here, passed away on Dec 21, 2022 (by Nancy Johns). Sent 2022-12-22: WC Caroling: Need Pics and Videos to share Hi all - I took lots of pictures last year when the carolers were out, but I'm not sure I'm going to be able to that this year. I'm asking any of you who will be out and about this evening 'singing in' or 'just around' the carolers to take pictures and / or videos and send them to me at sepoenews@gmail.com so I can share them with the community. Thx. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-22: FINAL REMINDER: JAN 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Dec 24, 2022 - Due to the Newsletter article submission deadline being on Christmas Eve, Dec 24, I'm sending the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month a day earlier than normal. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Jan 2023 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Dec 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-22: REMINDER - WC: NYE Party - I know everyone is busy getting ready for primarily two things: Christmas (what fun) and the approaching cold weather (boooo). But I wanted to remind everyone to be sure and take time out of your busy day and get over to the library to signup for the WC NYE Party. I took the signup stuff to the Women's Club meeting last Friday and then posted everything in the library after the meeting. We've got quite a few on the signup sheet. But there's certainly room for lots more. In case you missed the original email, I've repeated all of the details again. We hope to see your bright and shining faces there. Day/Date: Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 (DUH) Time: 8 PM to 11 PM (witness the East Coast ball drop @ 11) Where: Retzlaff Hall Price: $5 per person FOOD: Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (And please label if it contains nuts, shellfish or other items people may be allergic to.) Tables will be set up to hold your goodies. BEVERAGES: Coffee, Water and Ice provided. Everything else is BYO. TABLEWEAR: Paper plates, plasticware and napkins provided. BACKDROP FOR PICTURE TAKING: You are encouraged to capture some ‘kodak moments’ of the evening. We’ll have multiple ‘props’ available to spruce up your pictures. MUSIC & DANCING: You will hear some of your favorite tunes (both oldies and newbies) all night long. SUPRISES: So as not to spoil the fun, we're not going to go into any details about this portion of the evening. But we think it’ll be a ‘hoot’. SIGNUP: In the library. Signup Sheet on the Easel - Sign your name(s), # of persons attending and check off if you have paid or not. Envelope (which has been moved directyly under the signup sheet) - Fill out the stamped area. Don’t forget to insert your money. ($5/person) Drop it into the box marked New Years Eve Party (and NOT Christmas Dinner) Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs Sent 2022-12-22: SEPO Employees Time Off - The SEPO Employees will be taking time off for the holidays (as per the Employee Handbook) as follows: For Christmas they will be off - Fri, Dec 23 and Mon, Dec 26 For New Years they will be off - Fri, Dec 30 and Mon, Jan 2 The office will be closed on those days. - SEPO Board Sent 2022-12-21: Rock Painting Club: Mtg Info & Pics - Thank you to all that attended our 19 Dec Sunshine Rock Club. Our next meeting is January 9th, Monday, from 1-3 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Waynette Kennedy provided "Mandalas" (otherwise known as "dot painting") instructions, on the 19th of December. Pictures are on the Sunshine Web site on the Rocking Painting page (which is under the Amenities tab) - HERE . Lots of talented ladies in our Rock Club! Thank you Waynette! - Karren Amos Sent 2022-12-20: Garden Club: Tips (Before & After a Freeze) - It's disheartening, but we do have a need for the knowledge provided in this email. I want to thank one of our Sunshine neighbors, Debbie Gossman, for supplying me with two documents concerning Plants and Freezing: What to do 'before' and 'after' a freeze. They are on the Web site HERE where they can be both viewed or printed. The Garden Club Web page (under the Amenities Tab) is also in the process of being spruced up by Beth. So watch for more info and pics getting placed out there. - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2022-12-20: SEPO 2023 Election: Board Candidates & BIOs The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Janis McFee, Derek McFee, Sue Swidryk, Marian Young, are pleased to submit the following Candidates names, in alphabetical order: Linda Davis, Jim Kennedy, Thomas Perrier, Lyn Swonger and Frank Tewell, for the 2023 election of the SEPO Board of Directors. All candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by this Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. We have attached the BIOs we received from each Candidate. We are pleased to announce the SEPO Residents who met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. We encourage the current Board of Directors to include their names in the 2023 ballot. The Nominating Committee will make that motion during the January 2023 SEPO Residents & Directors meeting. Linda Davis Jim Kennedy Thomas Perrier Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell This announcement, along with the Candidates’ BIOs, are being posted outside the SEPO Office and on the Sunshine Web site HERE today. Please Contact Janis McFee with any questions - 807-598-1715 Sent 2022-12-20: REMINDER & Route: Christmas Caroling this Thursday, Dec 22 - The practices are complete, and it is just about time for the carolers to show off their Christmas spirit and their voices. The fun and frivolity will be this Thursday, Dec 22 starting about 4:30pm. The route is set and we will be stopping at the Sunshine homes listed here: First stop: 1945 W Montana Second stop: 4140 Missouri Third stop: 4117 Nebraska Fourth stop: 1941 Indiana Cir Fifth stop: 1916 Iowa Sixth stop: 4329 Minnesota Seventh stop: 4217 Minnesota Eighth stop: 1945 Michigan We sure do hope everyone will enjoy! - Pam Lacy Sent 2022-12-18: Rock Painting Club Info for Mon, Dec 19 - To all Sunshine Rock Club members, our next Rock Club meeting is December 19th. NOTE: Meeting will be from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, for this meeting ONLY. We will need to evacuate promptly as there is a previously scheduled event that starts at 3pm. Our own Waynette Kennedy will be demonstrating "beginner" Mandalas! Stylist tool & other materials will be available for all. QUESTIONS? Please feel free to contact me @ 309-781-3479. P.S I forgot to mention there will be nice "door prizes"! Come join the fun! - Karren Amos Sent 2022-12-18: REMINDER - WC: Valley Voices Concert this Tuesday, Dec 20 - Just a reminder to come join us this Tuesday. See below for details. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2022-12-18: REMINDER: Toys for Tots - final pickup on Monday - As a reminder, Harlingen PD is coming Monday, Dec 19, for the last pick-up of your Toys for Tots donations. And many thanks to the Sunshine community's generosity so far. Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2022-12-17: REMINDER: Food Drive ending Monday - Monday will be the last day to donate food. Thank you to all who participated in the holiday food drive. - Deb Jones Sent 2022-12-17: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, Dec 13, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Dec 13, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular), can be found HERE . The minutes can also be viewed/printed directly from this link . They will be posted in the office on Monday (12-20). Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-17: REMINDER - WC: Breakfast on Dec 17, 2022 - Pam Adams cell 615-668-3145 and text Sent 2022-12-17: REMINDER: JAN 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Dec 24, 2022 - Here's the first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Dec 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-15: WC: NYE Party - Details and Signup Info - Hi All – We hope you have your calendars marked to attend the Women's Club NYE Party. Day/Date: Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 (DUH) Time: 8 PM to 11 PM (witness the East Coast ball drop @ 11) Where: Retzlaff Hall Price: $5 per person FOOD: Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (And please label if it contains nuts, shellfish or other items people may be allergic to.) Tables will be set up to hold your goodies. BEVERAGES: Coffee, Water and Ice provided. Everything else is BYO. TABLEWEAR: Paper plates, plasticware and napkins provided. BACKDROP FOR PICTURE TAKING: You are encouraged to capture some ‘kodak moments’ of the evening. We’ll have multiple ‘props’ available to spruce up your pictures. MUSIC & DANCING: You will hear some of your favorite tunes (both oldies and newbies) all night long. SUPRISES: So as not to spoil the fun, we're not going to go into any details about this portion of the evening. But we think it’ll be a ‘hoot’. SIGNUP: Virtual Signup starts at 11 AM - Friday, Dec 16, in the library. Signup Sheet on the Easel - Sign your name(s), # of persons attending and check off if you have paid or not. Envelope - Fill out the stamped area. Don’t forget to insert your money. ($5/person) Drop it into the box marked New Years Eve Party (and NOT Christmas Dinner) We have limited space available, so get over there and sign up early. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs Sent 2022-12-15: REMINDER: Women’s Club Meeting this Friday & Ugly Sweater Contest - Women’s Club Meeting Friday 12/16/2022 Starting at 9am We will have coffee and apple fritters and donuts.  But something for holiday fun! We're going to do an “Ugly Sweater Contest” So please join in the fun! At Retzlaff Hall - Vicky Leroy-Krueger Sent 2022-12-15: VIDEOS & MINUTES from Various Meetings/Exec Sessions - The minutes from the Dec 6, 2022 Board Executive Session are now available HERE . The minutes from the Dec 12, 2022 Special Board meeting are now available HERE . The minutes from the Dec 13, 2022 Regular Board meeting are still 'in process'. The videos from both the Dec 12, 2022 Special Board meeting and the Dec 13, 2022 Regular Board meeting are now available HERE . The video from the Dec 12, 2022 Residents meeting is now available HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-13: Thank You & Reminder - Thank you to all who attended our Residents’ Meeting yesterday. In the rush of a very busy day, I didn’t take the time to thank Vicky Leroy Krueger and our Women’s Club for the refreshments they provided in honor of our employees. Everything looked beautiful and was very well done. Another thanks to Eileen Anderson who provided the beautifully decorated card box for cards for the employees. It will remain in the office for awhile in the event there are those who have not had an opportunity to add their cards. As a reminder, that card box is for you to show how much you appreciate all that our employees do for us here at SEPO. Please address your card(s) to the employee(s) you are recognizing. When the time is right, all items collected will be gathered and distributed to whoever it is addressed to. It was so good to see you and hear from you. Be sure to join in for club activities and events that are coming. - Share Nelson Sent 2022-12-15: Women’s Club Meeting this Friday & Ugly Sweater Contest - Women’s Club Meeting Friday 12/16/2022 Starting at 9am We will have coffee and apple fritters and donuts.  But something for holiday fun! We're going to do an “Ugly Sweater Contest” So please join in the fun! At Retzlaff Hall - Vicky Leroy-Krueger Sent 2022-12-12: REMINDER: Garden Club mtg - Garden Club Speaker at Retzlaff Hall Tuesday, December 13th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Topic: Protecting Plants from Frost and Freeze Conditions Everyone is welcome, see you Tuesday evening. - Susanne Ulrich and the rest of the Garden Club Sent 2022-12-12: Notification about SCCE FA Meeting - On Wednesday Dec 14 @ 5:30 in Retzlaff Hall the SCCE Fishing Association will having its monthly meeting for, participants and newcomers that may be interested in learning more about the many styles of saltwater fishing, tackle to use, places to go and everything related to fishing and outdoor activities in the RGA. This meeting we will be taking orders for shirts Hats and collecting the Lifetime due of $10. We are having a speaker Charter Captain Joseph From Port Mansfield to enlighten us on Angling styles. Please come and Join us. We would like your input for future meeting topics. Hope to see you there. All are welcome. Bill Peterson President if you have any questions feel free to call me @ 309-945-2108 Sent 2022-12-12: Christmas Dinner planning meeting - Dear Friends If you have signed up to help or would like the opportunity: Please join us in the Library for a review of Christmas dinner plans. Wednesday 14 December 2022 3:30pm Thanks PS The Head Elf at the Police Dept sends warm regards & thanks for all the wonderful gifts. for Toys For Tots/ We have filled 3 boxes plus. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Mari Tennent 616 260 0506 Elves, Inc Sent 2022-12-11: Please come to the Residents' Mtg on Monday @ 1 PM for ...... - Please come to the Resident’s Meeting on Monday, Dec 12 @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall where we will be introducing our employees and will hear a brief statement from each as to their life and experience here at Sunshine. Women’s Club is providing refreshments following the meeting in their honor. There will be a card box for any of you who wish to give them a short note or otherwise express your appreciation to them. I’m sure knowing our residents value them will mean a lot to Valerie, Lupe, Manny, Lalo and Joe. - SEPO Board Sent 2022-12-09: AGENDA for BOARD (Special) Meeting on Monday, Dec 12, 2022 after Residents' Mtg - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Dec 12, 2022 Board meeting (Special) that will immediately follow the Residents' meeting can be accessed directly from HERE or on the Web site HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1:30 PM today. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-08: MARKET: Home for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market: Homes for Sale page to see a picture from our Deck and several Videos of our home that is for sale. - Roy & Deb Robins 4129 N MN 956-230-3115 Sent 2022-12-08: WC: Breakfast on Dec 17, 2022 - Pam Adams Office 615-895-8000 PREFERRED cell 615-668-3145 and text http://pam@pamandtonyadams.com http://pamandtonyadams.com Sent 2022-12-08: Art and Craft Sale - You're invited to my Art and Craft Sale! Sat Dec 10th. 9 am to 1 pm. 4148 No. Missouri St - Shirley Servos Sent 2022-12-08: WC: New Residents' party - Dear Neighbors, Each year to welcome our new residents, the Women’s Club hosts a new homeowner residents' party. Our theme this year is How Sweet It Is! We will be having this event on Friday, January 13th, 2023. The doors of Retzlaff Hall will open at 4 PM. We plan on having new resident introductions around 4:30, followed by a meal catered by the Koffee Klatch. We will have music and dancing provided by DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant. Plus, a few door prizes for our new residents. As always, the new homeowners will receive a hand-delivered invitation soon with instructions on how to RSVP to the event at no cost. We will have virtual tickets available for $12 in the library with a signup sheet about 10 days prior to the event. We look forward to a fun night of fellowship with all of our neighbors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely Yours, Pam Davis 214-516-4844 Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 Sent 2022-12-07: SEPO Staff Recognition - If you have read the Agenda for next Monday's (Dec 12) Residents' meeting (or even if you haven't read it yet), a portion of this meeting includes SEPO employee introductions. This is a perfect time for you to show how much you appreciate all they do for us here at SEPO by dropping a card, note etc into the box provided at the meeting. Please address your item(s) to the employee(s) you are recognizing. All items collected will be gathered after the meeting and distributed to whoever it is addressed to. Thx in advance for taking part in this little piece of giving back to them. Share Nelson & the rest of the SEPO Board Sent 2022-12-07: REMINDER: Coffee & Donuts in the Library every Thursday, 8 am to 10 am - As a reminder, there will be Coffee & Donuts available in the Library from 8 am to 10 am every Thursday for $1. This will continue thru March 2023. Please come check it out. Visit with current friends/neighbors and possibly make some new friends. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Sent 2022-12-07: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Board Meeting (Regular) on Dec 13, 2022 at 1 PM can be accessed directly from HERE and on the Web site HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 PM today. - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-07: AGENDA for Residents Meeting on Monday, Dec 12, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Dec 12, 2022 Residents meeting at 1 PM can be accessed directly from HERE and on the Web site HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 PM today. PLEASE NOTE: In Agenda Item #7 - SEPO CLUB/COMMITTEE INFORMATION/REPORTS – Please notify the SEPO Board Secretary prior to the meeting if you WILL NOT be at the meeting. Women’s Club – President, Vicky Krueger - Club information (Purpose, Officers, Mtgs, etc) Activities Director, Jill Ventrello – Information about upcoming events. Neighborhood Watch/CERT – Lenore Combs Architectural Control Committee (ACC) – Terry Lacy Rock Painting Club – Karren Amos Fishing Club – Bill Peterson Sunshine Garden Club – Susanne Ulrich Sunshine Birding & Nature Club – Tom Stone Quilting (Killer Bees) – Jan Baethke Sunshine Gift & Memorial Club – Vickie Jones Woodshop – Chuck McEvoy Golf Events – Men’s Golf League – Rocky Lockwood/Matt Lyne Women’s Golf League – Deloris Pearcy Special Golf Events/Tournaments (i.e., GNDGT) – Event Chairperson SEPO Communications – Beth Parrish - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-07: SEPO: November 2022 Financials The November 2022 Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2022-12-06: Resident Appreciation Event (from the SEPO Employees) - I am pleased to announce that myself and the staff here at the Sunshine Estates would like to show our gratitude for everything that this community has done for us. The Community has always gone out of their way to make us feel valued and appreciated. Truly giving us the opportunity to make connections and build relationships with most of you. For that we are forever grateful. We would like to invite you to come out Friday Dec 9, 2022 8am-10am to the Library for Tamales From Delias along with coffee and other beverages. Sincerely, - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2022-12-05: Sunshine Activities: Details Updated - Are you getting confused about what activities are coming up and what the details concerning them are. Well, I hope I can help with that. I spent most of Sunday updating the Web site with lots of info. In reference to the above I believe the WC Activities page now contains, in chronological order, all of the info sent to you previously in SEPO emails. There's lots going on in December and on into 2023. The summary page is also a great spot to get info on all of the other type of activities going on here in Sunshine. Be sure and click on the various links on this page to go to more detailed info. Anytime when you are out there working your way through the Web site, please take note of any missing or inaccurate information. As I always say, this is YOUR Web site to let the world know about us and how much fun we have here. Help me to promote it for all of you. Please call w/questions or issues. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: s unshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-05: WC: Bake Sale Reminder about Donations - In case you might have missed the below in the December Newsletter AND as a reminder that we need your 'goodies' donations this Friday, please read on. Mark your calendar for the Women's Club Bake Sale on Sat Dec 10th from 8 to 11 am in Retzlaff Hall. Get out those cookbooks and favorite recipes and make your favorite holiday goodies for this event. Donations must be labeled* and priced. *(Note any nuts) and may be dropped off at Retzlaff Hall between 5 and 7 pm on Fri Dec 9th. Thanks in advance for your generous donations. On Saturday morning come purchase these holiday goodies including homemade candy ..cookies ..jams ..jellies ..salsa and so much more. There will also be sweet rolls and coffee served for a $1 donation. The Wetherbees will once again be making Lefse for us during the Bake Sale. There will be a raffle and door prizes to add to the fun! Come join us for a fun filled morning - visit with your Sunshine neighbors and enjoy the goodies and fellowship. - Terry DeBackere.. chairman Sent 2022-12-05: 2023 HOA Assessments (now on Web site) - This is a follow-up to a SEPO email sent to everyone on Nov 17 concerning the 2023 HOA Assessments. I have put all of that information on the Sunshine Web site under the Residents' section in the "SEPO Financials: By Year" tab . Hope this helps everyone to have this info handy to reference at any time. Call w/questions or issues. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-04: WC: NYE Party - For a Good Time: Come Party With Us - Can you believe it! Four short weeks from today we'll be shuffling out the Old Year and hosting in the New Year. WOW - 2023 is almost here. So be sure and mark your calendars, and plan to attend, the Women's Club NYE Party. The committee is currently in the planning stages. We do know it won’t be fancy, but it should be a fun time for everyone. I can tell you the party is: Sunday, Dec 31 (DUH) From 8 PM to 11 PM (see below) In Retzlaff Hall Music, Dancing and other Surprises (definitely still planning) And what would a party be without food and drink Virtual signup will begin soon in the Library I know some of you might be asking - why end at 11 and not midnight? Ending this party a little early will give everyone the opportunity to; go home and go to bed OR watch the central time zone ball drop on TV in the comfort of their own homes in their jammies OR go to another party! 😊 Please watch for event details in sepoenews as they are finalized. Hope to see you there!!! - Denise Utterback & Beth Parrish (Committee Co-Chairs) Sent 2022-12-04: SEPO Calendar & 2-Pager - I have printed a copy of the SEPO Calendar and put it on the Sunshine Web site HERE . You will notice the link to the 2-Pager isn't working right now as I'm in the process of updating that document and, rather than have inaccurate info out there, I have disabled the link. It will be back out there by EOD Tues next week, if not before. If you have any questions with what is scheduled on the SEPO Calendar please contact the Office. - Beth Parrish, Web site Admin 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-04: REMINDER: Scheduling of SEPO Activities, Meetings etc. - The Winter Season here are Sunshine is always very busy. And particularly in the month of December there seems to be something going on every week - if not more often. This is a 'reminder' to everyone to be sure and complete an Activity Request form , per the 'Activity Request Process' defined HERE . This is the only way to ensure there are no conflicts with 'when' and 'how' you want to utilize various areas throughout Sunshine. This is also how the SEPO Calendar and the Sunshine Web site are kept up-to-date. You may think, I'll just pop into the library or other area for a quick mtg, and oooops, someone else has already reserved that area. Or you may set a date for a Club event without first checking with the Office and the day/time you want isn't available. The SEPO Office would have informed you of the conflict had you submitted an Activity Request. It all boils down to - Please be considerate of everyone and reserve what you need by using the process. Thanks everyone. Beth Parrish, SEPO Board Secretary & Web site Admin 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-03: CALLING ALL CHRISTMAS CAROLERS & WANT - TO - BE ELVES - All are welcome. You don't have to be a great singer or have elf experience. It will all be a lot of fun for our residents. First meeting and practice will be Sunday, Dec 4th at 1pm in Retz Hall. Come and join in the fun! At this time the Carolering will be Thursday Dec 22nd Starting about 4:30pm. - Pam Lacy Sent 2022-12-03: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022 - The below was posted in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes at 3:10 PM yesterday (Friday). SEPO BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE to Community Tuesday, December 6, 2022 @ 1 PM (Board members Only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President, Share Nelson, has called a SEPO Board Executive Session, for Board members only, to be held Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. There will be no access permitted into Retzlaff Hall, other than Board members, during this Executive Session. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law. As stated in Section 4.03 of the SEPO Bylaws, the Board may discuss: Possible violations pertaining to SEPO Club rules in the Policies & Procedures. Various Bylaws violations. SEPO Communications. (Confidential by request of the affected parties and agreement of the Board) Employee time off. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President Sent 2022-12-02: Birding & Nature Club - The next meeting is December 5, 2022 Retzlaff Hall @ 7;00 pm. The speaker is David Lund the topic is Tropical birds refreshments will be served. Members if you would like to view min from our last meeting docs for/from our Nov 7, 2022 meeting they have been added to the site HERE . - Tom Stone, President Birding & Nature Club Sent 2022-12-01: SEPO Board Nominations - The Nominating Committee needs your help! Many of the residents, who we know, have already served terms on the Board. Many residents have arrived in the last three years that we don’t know. Please- if you have a desire to work with a team to maintain or improve our beautiful community, please contact Janis or Derek McFee, 651-271-8214, Marian Young or Sue Swidryk. The Nominating Committee would also appreciate names of people we could approach. In the meantime, remember to thank our present SEPO Board members for the time and effort they donate on our behalf. Janis McFee- Nominating Committee Chairperson Sent 2022-12-01: Birding & Nature (B&N) Docs from Nov 7, 2022 mtg - If you are interested in Birding & Nature please check out our Sunshine Web site page under the 'Amenities' Tab for information about our Club. The meeting docs for/from our Nov 7, 2022 meeting have been added to the site today HERE . Please contact Tom Stone with inquiries. - Beth Parrish (for the B&N Club) Back to Top

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