S EPO Community Emails: December 2023 Sent 2023-12-11: New Year's Eve party planning meeting - There's going to be a New Year's Eve Party planning meeting after the Women's Club meeting this Friday the 15th at Retzlaff Hall. Feel free to join us if you'd like to help. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-12-11: Finger Lickin' Chicken Signup - Our Neighborhood Watch Finger Lickin' Chicken Fundraiser is Friday, January 5, 2024. Price is $12 a plate. You can eat in Retzlaff Hall or take it home. Signup sheets and envelopes are now available in the library in the Neighborhood Watch area along the West wall . Fill in the front of the envelope, insert money and drop in the lock box. You will be hand-delivered an actual ticket before the event. Firemen will set up near the gazebo early Friday morning to cook the chicken and charro beans. ​ Menu includes 1/2 a chicken, charro beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad, bread, jalapenos, cake, and iced tea or water. Deadline to sign up is December 22nd. We encourage interested persons to sign up in advance. There is no guarantee that extra plates will be available at the door. Please, sign up so we know how many chickens to order. - Jean Burgoine Sent 2023-12-11: Women’s Club Meeting - Don’t forget Women’s Club Meeting - This Friday 12/15/2023 9:00am. Let’s make it ugly Christmas Sweater or Best Christmas Sweater Day. In the hall 9am See you there! Thank you, - Vicky Krueger, Women's Club President ​ Sent 2023-12-11: Garden Club Get-Together - Garden Club Get-Together Save the date: Tuesday, December 12th Retzlaff Hall at 6:30 - 7:30 We will have an open discussion about weeding, plants, projects and possible tours. If you have an item to share or extra plants or clippings, please bring them. We can learn from each other and all are welcome. See you Tuesday. - Susanne Ulrich ​ Sent 2023-12-10: WC - Christmas Dinner - Christmas Dinner Planning / Tuesday / 12-12-2023 / 2 pm in the library. All are welcome to join! ​ I would like to do a planning meeting for Christmas dinner planning. Library / 2pm / Tuesday. Thank You. - Vicky Krueger ​ Sent 2023-12-10: AGENDA for Residents' Meeting on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Dec 12, 2023 Residents' Meeting at 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall can be accessed directly from HERE and on the Sunshine website HERE . This agenda will also be posted outside the SEPO office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes today. Please call with any questions / issues. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-12-10: REMINDER: WC - Valley Voices - This is to remind you of the WC Valley Voices concert scheduled to take place on December 22, 2023. See details on the poster below. - Jill Ventrello, WC Activities Director Sent 2023-12-10: REMINDER: WC presents the Hope Tour - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown - This is to remind you WC is sponsoring the Hope Tour - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown scheduled to take place on December 14, 2023 @ 6 PM in Retzlaff Hall. See details on the poster below. - Jill Ventrello, WC Activities Director Sent 2023-12-10: REMINDER: Card Box for and Introduction of Employees - Christmas will be here before we know it. As we did last year, a card box is in the office area during SEPO Office Hours. We will bring it into the Residents’ Meeting, on December 12 @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall, to hold cards with notes or other means of showing appreciation to our wonderful employees. They are Valerie, Lupe, Manny, Lalo and Joe. I plan to have them introduced to you at the Residents’ Meeting. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-12-08: Sunshine Homes for 'Sale' or 'Rent' - Hi fellow Sunshiners: As I've recently been touring through our wonderful neighborhood after my long hospital stay, I've noticed there are several 'For Sale' signs in front of homes. However, nobody from those residences has contacted me to put your 'For Sale' home information on the Sunshine website. I know firsthand that listing your home out there can be very beneficial to you. One of my nurses in the hospital said she is looking to buy in here, and she checks our website daily to see if anything new comes up for sale. ​ I'd be more than happy to list your home for you - and it's FREE. Instructions concerning how to do that are HERE . ​ If you have any questions, contact me per my info below. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-12-08: SEPO Office Closed this coming Monday - I wanted to inform the community that I will be out of the office on Monday, Dec 11, so the office will be closed. I will be returning on Tuesday, Dec 12. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr ​ Sent 2023-12-07: Announcement: Fishing Association - Hoof & Fin Event - Tickets for the Hoof and Fin Event hosted by the SCCE Fishing Association will be taken at the library in the lock box until Monday morning at 8:00AM. - Bill Peterson, Club President ​ Sent 2023-12-07: REMINDER - WC: Bake Sale & Raffle - Hopefully everyone read about this event in the December Newsletter, and this is just a REMINDER of this year’s Women's Club Bake Sale, which is tomorrow, Friday, Dec 8 from 8 to 11 AM. Coffee and homemade rolls will be available for $1 to enjoy while visiting with your friends. There will also be: lots of candy, baked goods and other yummy things for you to purchase crafters selling their wares raffles and more Please look through your favorite recipes for those cookies, candies, holiday snacks, etc and make your favorite holiday goodies to donate to the Women's Club bake sale. Drop-off of these goodies will be from 5 to 7 PM this evening, Thursday, Dec 7 at Retzlaff Hall. Thanks to all who will bake for us. Come enjoy the kickoff of our Sunshine Holiday season. - Terry DeBackere / Nancy Lyne…..Co-chairs ​ Sent 2023-12-06: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2023-11-17 - The 'UNAPPROVED' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Nov 17, 2023 are available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Karen Baase WC Secretary ​ Sent 2023-12-06: REMINDER: 'Toys for Tots' & 'Food Drive' - It has come to my attention that there is hardly any food or toys in the library for our drives. I know that in the past our community has been very generous at this time of year. So this is a friendly reminder that we are having a toy drive for 'Toys for Tots' and a 'Food Drive' for Valley Haven Children's Home/Fishes and Loaves. You can drop off your toys (please have them wrapped and marked on the bottom the age and gender) and non-perishable food items in the library. You have until 12/15 for the toy drive and 12/20 for the food drive. Thank you in advance for your generosity. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-12-06: Casino Night - ­­ Casino Night is Friday, February 2nd and this is a major fund-raising event for the Sunshine community. We are in the planning stage of this event and are looking to the residents to help us out in making this event a huge success. So while you are doing some Christmas shopping maybe you could pick up a gift card to your favorite restaurant or business, donate a service, purchase or make a gift basket or make an item or pick up something new that you think would make a great raffle prize. We are also doing something new this year - we are trying to get more table sponsors within our community. Someone from your street will be knocking on your door to ask if you would donate $10 toward being a Street Sponsor. It costs $100 per table per sponsor, but if ten people go in on one street, then we have a new table sponsor! Throughout the evening of Casino Night the sponsors will be announced and everyone sitting at that table will receive extra chips. So if someone comes knocking at your door - it is your neighbor asking you to contribute toward sponsoring a gaming table for Casino Night! Thanks for your contributions! Sherri Gardner Vickie Jones Co-chairs of Casino Night Sent 2023-12-05: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Monday, Dec 11, 2023 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Dec 11, 2023 Board Meeting (Regular) at 1 PM can be accessed directly from HERE and on the Sunshine website 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 call with any questions / issues. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-12-05: UPDATED: Website Directories (+) - As promised, I'm slowly but surely getting needed updates on the website. Today I completed the following: Directories (located HERE ) Board Info (located HERE ) As always, if you see anything at all that needs fixed, let me know ASAP. Thx - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-12-04: Finger Lickin' Chicken: Meal Signup Sheet - A decision has been made to temporarily remove the 'meal' signup sheet and money envelopes from the library for the Finger Lickin' Chicken dinner until Dec 13. Come back on/after this date and signup/pay. NOTE: The 'volunteer signup' sheet remains hanging in the library. Please consider helping us out with this NW annual fundraiser. - Lenore Combs ​ Sent 2023-12-04: TRIAL RUN: Dumping your Bulky Items - ATTENTION RESIDENTS We are attempting to try out a system that could benefit our residents here in the community to get rid of items that you are unable to get out to the dump due to transportation. The Maintenance Crew will leave a trailer out in the storage area in front of the Sand Pit where you can place items on: TUE, December 5th AND WED, December 6th There are a few items that we are asking to not be placed there: No Batteries No Tires No items that may contain Hazardous Chemicals (Oil) No Household Trash Let's see how this system works for us!! Board Members in Accordance Frank Tewell , Tom Perrier, Randy Davis , Share Nelson Sent 2023-12-04: CHG OF PLANS: B&N Mtg & Guest Speaker on Dec 4, 2023 - The Birding and Nature Club will be holding their monthly meeting this evening (Dec 4) in Retzlaff Hall prior to speaker "Mike Heap" of Heaps Nursery. Mike will not start his portion of the evening until around 8 PM. - Bill Peterson Sent 2023-12-04: Finger Lickin' Chicken Info - Finger Lickin’ Chicken is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch. It will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 @ 4PM in Retzlaff Hall. You may eat at the hall or take your plate to go. The cost will be $12 per plate plus any extra donations are happily accepted. To purchase tickets there is a signup sheet in the library, along with envelopes, for those planning to attend. Concerning the envelopes, please write your name(s) on one and enclose the plate(s) cost. Lenore and John Combs will make sure you receive your ticket(s). We are excited that the Harlingen Fire Fighters will be spending the day cooking chicken by the gazebo in their big pit! We anticipate many local police and firefighters will be attending this event. There is also a Volunteer signup sheet in the Library for those willing to help. We are looking for helpers to transport the chicken from the gazebo area to Retzlaff Hall and also needing people to help serve. This will be an event full of fun and great food! Thank you! For any questions or concerns, please call Lenore Combs at 956-245-1276. ​ Sent 2023-12-04: SCCE Fishing Association: Hoof & Fin Event - ­­ The ticket sales for the "Hoof and Fin" event will be available Monday, Dec 4, Tuesday, Dec 5 and Wednesday, Dec 6 from 9:00 AM 'till Noon in the library. Virtual tickets, for a price of $12 per plate, will be available with a signup on a sheet and put money in an envelope with your printed name on it and how many tickets you would like. Drop the envelope in the locked box below the bulletin board. There will also be Fishing Association members going around the estates selling tickets. Sales will continue 'till Dec 10. If you have any questions, text Bill Peterson 309-945-2108. Sent 2023-12-04: Finger Lickin' Chicken Info - Finger Lickin’ Chicken is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch. It will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 @ 4PM in Retzlaff Hall. You may eat at the hall or take your plate to go. The cost will be $12 per plate plus any extra donations are happily accepted. To purchase tickets there is a signup sheet in the library, along with envelopes, for those planning to attend. Concerning the envelopes, please write your name(s) on one and enclose the plate(s) cost. Lenore and John Combs will make sure you receive your ticket(s). We are excited that the Harlingen Fire Fighters will be spending the day cooking chicken by the gazebo in their big pit! We anticipate many local police and firefighters will be attending this event. There is also a Volunteer signup sheet in the Library for those willing to help. We are looking for helpers to transport the chicken from the gazebo area to Retzlaff Hall and also needing people to help serve. This will be an event full of fun and great food! Thank you! For any questions or concerns, please call Lenore Combs at 956-245-1276. ​ Sent 2023-12-03: Long Time Renter Passing - Linda Jensen asked me to let everyone know that her husband, Arne passed away this a.m. His son is with her now and Linda's daughter is arriving this evening. They have been renting in Sunshine for the last several years. - Marlene Hall ​ Sent 2023-12-02: WC: Rolling Carolers - Pam Lacy, once again this year, is organizing the Christmas Caroling. She would appreciate it, if those of you that would like to participate, could let her know before that date so she has an idea of how many to expect. Although, any last minute deciders are more than welcome to join. Again, it's on December 21st and she asks that everyone congregate at her home at 4:30 pm for some holiday cheer. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-12-01: CORRECTION #2: Birding and Nature Club - Special Speaker - The Birding and Nature Club would like to invite the Gardening Club and anyone interested in the community to come and interact with our speaker "Mike Heap" of Heaps Nursery on Monday, Dec 4 @ 7pm in Retzlaff Hall. Mike is very knowledgeable on plants native to the RGV and insects and animals drawn to the native plants. We will be taking donations for bird seed. Please spread the word. - Bill Peterson & Tom Stone ​ Sent 2023-12-01: UPDATED-Send Corrections if Needed: Sunshine Activities 2-Pager - Based on input I received from several residents (thank you so much) when I sent out the last 2-pager on Nov 25, plus all of the new Activity Requests submitted to and approved by Valerie (SEPO Office), here is an updated 2-pager. It can be accessed directly from HERE . I'm still in the process of updating the website pages containing activities. Please send any updates/corrections to the email address below and call with questions. i Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-12-01: REMINDER-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christmas Decorating - Hi neighbors! Just to remind you - The Woman’s Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM. It will be a great time of community spirit and camaraderie. All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! - Pam Davis Back to Top

SEPO Residents Meeting Agendas & Videos (10-2023 thru 03-2024 Winter Season) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tue, Oct 10, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents' Mtg Agenda (2023-12-12) Sent 2023-12-10: REMINDER: Card Box for and Introduction of Employees - Christmas will be here before we know it. As we did last year, a card box is in the office area during SEPO Office Hours. We will bring it into the Residents’ Meeting, on December 12 @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall, to hold cards with notes or other means of showing appreciation to our wonderful employees. They are Valerie, Lupe, Manny, Lalo and Joe. I plan to have them introduced to you at the Residents’ Meeting. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Tue, Oct 10, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg Video (2023-01-03) Residents Mtg Agenda (2023-01-03) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tue, Oct 10, 2023 @ 1 PM Back to Top

SEPO Board Meetings (Regular & Special) & Executive Sessions (Agendas - Recordings - Minutes) (10-01-2023 thru 03-31-2024) (Winter Season) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-12-11) Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-11-28) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-11-28) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-11-28) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-11-13) Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-11-13) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-11-13) Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-10-27) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-10-27) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-10-27) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-10-09) Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-10-09) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-10-09) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-12-11) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Tue , Dec 11, 2023 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) MINUTES: Mon , Nov 28, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-11-28) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Tue , Nov 28, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-11-28) BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA: Tue , Nov 28, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-11-28) BOARD MEETING (Regular) MINUTES: Mon , Nov 13, 2023 @ 1 PM 'Will be posted here soon.' Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-11-13) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Mon , Nov 13, 2023 @ 1 PM 'Will be posted here soon.' Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-11-13) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Mon , Nov 13, 2023 @ 1 PM 'Will be posted here soon.' Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-11-13) BOARD MEETING (Special): Mon , Oct 27, 2023 @ 1 PM 'Will be posted here soon.' Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-10-27) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Mon , Oct 27, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-10-27) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-10-27) BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA: Fri , Oct 27, 2023 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Regular) MINUTES: Mon , Oct 9, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-10-09) BOARD MEETING (Regular) VIDEO: Mon , Oct 9, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-10-09) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Mon , Oct 9, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-10-09) Back to Top

Activities: Special (2023-2024 Winter Season) Additional Details Toy for Tots & Food Drive (VARIOUS TIMES) Private Events (PERIODIC) Calling All Cats & Dogs (PERIODIC) KARAOKE (PERIODIC) Karaoke (2023-11-03) COMPLETE Karaoke (2023-12-17) COMPLETE Big Trash Pickup (PERIODIC) Street Cleaning (COMPLETE) Christmas Decorating in Hall (2023-12-02) COMPLETE Exercise: Stretch Class (2023-10-06) COMPLETE *************** IN PROCESS 'Toys for Tots' (Current 'til 2023-12-15) AND 'Food Drive' (2023-12-01 'til 2023-12-20) ​ Sent 2023-12-06: REMINDER: 'Toys for Tots' & 'Food Drive' - It has come to my attention that there is hardly any food or toys in the library for our drives. I know that in the past our community has been very generous at this time of year. So this is a friendly reminder that we are having a toy drive for 'Toys for Tots' and a 'Food Drive' for Valley Haven Children's Home/Fishes and Loaves. You can drop off your toys (please have them wrapped and marked on the bottom the age and gender) and non-perishable food items in the library. You have until 12/15 for the toy drive and 12/20 for the food drive. Thank you in advance for your generosity. - Jill Ventrello Toy for Tots & Food Drive (VARIOUS TIMES) *************** PERIODIC Private Events ​ On November 15, 2023 from 5 pm to 10 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE ​ On November 18, 2023 from Noon to 9 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE ​ On November 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 7 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE Private Events (PERIODIC) *************** PERIODIC Grooming: Calling All Dogs and Cats ​ Sent 2023-10-09: Calling All Dogs and Cats too - COMPLETE Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Tuesday, October17th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 12:00 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Calling All Cats & Dogs (PERIODIC) *************** PERIODIC Karaoke (Nov 3, 202 3) ​ Karaoke (Dec 17, 2023) Karaoke (2023-12-17) COMPLETE Karaoke (2023-11-03) COMPLETE KARAOKE (PERIODIC) *************** PERIODIC Big Trash Pickup (Dec 5 & 6, 2023) COMPLETE ​ ​ Sent 2023-12-05: TRIAL RUN: Dumping your Bulky Items - ­­ ATTENTION RESIDENTS ​ We are attempting to try out a system that could benefit our residents here in the community to get rid of items that you are unable to get out to the dump due to transportation. The Maintenance Crew will leave a trailer out in the storage area in front of the Sand Pit where you can place items on: TUE, December 5th AND WED, December 6th There are a few items that we are asking to not be placed there: No Batteries No Tires No items that may contain Hazardous Chemicals (Oil) No Household Trash Let's see how this system works for us!! Board Members in Accordance Frank Tewell , Tom Perrier, Randy Davis , Share Nelson Big Trash Pickup (PERIODIC) *************** C OMPLETE Street Cleaning (Dec 2, 2023) ​ Sent 2023-11-30: UPDATE: Street Cleaning Rescheduled - Hello Sunshine owners, Harlingen street maintenance had equipment issues Wednesday and were not able to wash the oil spills on the streets. But they have told me they will be here Friday to clean those spots, please try and keep those areas open for them. Thank you. - Thomas Perrier ​ Sent 2023-11-28: REMINDER: Street Cleaning - Hello - Here's the REMINDER email, as promised. On Monday the 13th of November, the Harlingen trash truck leaked hydraulic fluid in several places around the community. On Wednesday the 29th, they will be here power washing those areas. If you know you have an area that needs cleaning, please keep that part of the street clear. Thank you - Thomas Perrier, SEPO Board Street Cleaning (COMPLETE) Christmas Decorating in Hall (2023-12-02) COMPLETE *************** C OMPLETE Christmas Decorating (Dec 2, 2023) ​ Sent 2023-12-01: REMINDER-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christmas Decorating - Hi neighbors! Just to remind you - The Woman’s Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM. It will be a great time of community spirit and camaraderie. All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! - Pam Davis ​ Sent 2023-11-25: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christmas Decorating - ​ Hi neighbors! The Woman’s Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM. It will be a great time of community spirit and camaraderie. All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! - Pam Davis Exercise: Stretch Class (2023-10-06) COMPLETE *************** C OMPLETE Exercise : Stretch Class (Oct 6, 2023) ​ Sent 2023-10-03: Reminder of Friday stretch class - Hi! This is a reminder of the stretch class offered this Friday at 10am. It will be a one-time only class. A good friend, who is a group and personal fitness trainer in Dallas, is coming to visit me and agreed to do this class and answer any questions regarding stretch and fitness. Anyone is welcome. You can pick up some new stretch ideas and enjoy together time. Please bring a matt or blanket, and a stretch strap or belt if available.... Best wishes, Irene Phillips Questions? Call me, 214 549 3993 ​ Sent 2023-09-06: Stretch Class in Hall - Hi! This is Irene, a fellow Sunshiner. I have a good friend who is a group and personal fitness trainer in Dallas. She is coming to visit me in October! She has agreed to do a stretch class in our hall at 10:00a on Friday, October 6. Anyone is welcome. You can pick up some new stretch ideas and enjoy together time. Please bring a matt or blanket etc.... - Contact info. Irene - 214 549 3993 Back to Top

Activities: Day/Week/Month (2023-2024 Winter) Additional Details SUN 4 - 6 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. ​ 4 - 6 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. ​ 4 - 6 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 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. 4 - 6 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. 4 - 6 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 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. 4 - 6 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: Connie Robertson 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 4 - 6 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

Clubs & Committees (Oct 1, 2023 thru Mar 31, 2024) Additional Details Rock Painting Club (ONGONG) Woodworkers (PERIODIC) Birding & Nature Club: Guest Speaker (2023-12-04) Fishing Assoc: Hoof & Fin (2023-12-13) Garden Club: Get-Togethers (Various) NW: Finger Lickin' Chicken (2024-01-05) Rock Painting Club (ONGONG) *************** Rock Paint in g Club ONGOING (Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest can be found HERE .) Woodworkers (PERIODIC) *************** PERIODIC Woodshop Orientation *************** Birding & Nature Club Guest Speaker, Mike Heap (Dec 4, 2023) ​ Sent 2023-12-04: CHG OF PLANS: B&N Mtg & Guest Speaker on Dec 4, 2023 - The Birding and Nature Club will be holding their monthly meeting this evening (Dec 4) in Retzlaff Hall prior to speaker "Mike Heap" of Heaps Nursery. Mike will not start his portion of the evening until around 8 PM. - Bill Peterson ​ Sent 2023-12-01: CORRECTION #2: Birding and Nature Club - Special Speaker - The Birding and Nature Club would like to invite the Gardening Club and anyone interested in the community to come and interact with our speaker "Mike Heap" of Heaps Nursery on Monday, Dec 4 @ 7pm in Retzlaff Hall. Mike is very knowledgeable on plants native to the RGV and insects and animals drawn to the native plants. We will be taking donations for bird seed. Please spread the word. - Bill Peterson & Tom Stone ​ Sent 2023-11-30: CORRECTION: Birding and Nature Club - Special Speaker - The Birding and Nature Club would like to invite the Gardening Club and anyone interested in the community to come and interact with our speaker "Mike Heap" of Heaps Nursery on Monday, Dec 4 @ 7pm in the library. Mike is very knowledgeable on plants native to the RGV and insects and animals drawn to the native plants. We will be taking donations for bird seed. Please spread the word. - Bill Peterson ​ Sent 2023-11-29: Special Speaker in Retzlaff Hall Monday Dec 6 @ 7:00 PM - The Birding and Nature Club would like to invite the Gardening Club and anyone interested in the community to come and interact with our speaker "Mike Heap" of Heaps Nursery. Mike is very knowledgeable on plants native to the RGV and insects and ani0mals drawn to the native plants. We will be taking donations for bird seed. Please spread the word. - Bill Peterson Birding & Nature Club: Guest Speaker (2023-12-04) *************** Fishing Association Hoof & Fin (Dec 13, 2023) ​ Sent 2023-12-07: Announcement: Fishing Association - Hoof & Fin Event - Tickets for the Hoof and Fin Event hosted by the SCCE Fishing Association will be taken at the library in the lock box until Monday morning at 8:00AM. - Bill Peterson, Club President ​ Sent 2023-12-04: SCCE Fishing Association: Hoof & Fin Event - The ticket sales for the "Hoof and Fin" event will be available Monday, Dec 4, Tuesday, Dec 5 and Wednesday, Dec 6 from 9:00 AM 'till Noon in the library. Virtual tickets, for a price of $12 per plate, will be available with a signup on a sheet and put money in an envelope with your printed name on it and how many tickets you would like. Drop the envelope in the locked box below the bulletin board. There will also be Fishing Association members going around the estates selling tickets. Sales will continue 'till Dec 10. If you have any questions, text Bill Peterson 309-945-2108. Fishing Assoc: Hoof & Fin (2023-12-13) *************** Garden Club Get-Together (D ec 12, 2024) ​ Sent 2023-12-11: Garden Club Get-Together - Garden Club Get-Together Save the date: Tuesday, December 12th Retzlaff Hall at 6:30 - 7:30 ​ We will have an open discussion about weeding, plants, projects and possible tours. If you have an item to share or extra plants or clippings, please bring them. We can learn from each other and all are welcome. See you Tuesday. - Susanne Ulrich Garden Club: Get-Togethers (Various) *************** Neighborhood Watch Finger Lickin' Chicken (Jan 5, 2024) Sent 2023-12-11: Finger Lickin' Chicken Signup - Our Neighborhood Watch Finger Lickin' Chicken Fundraiser is Friday, January 5, 2024. Price is $12 a plate. You can eat in Retzlaff Hall or take it home. Signup sheets and envelopes are now available in the library in the Neighborhood Watch area along the West wall . Fill in the front of the envelope, insert money and drop in the lock box. You will be hand-delivered an actual ticket before the event. Firemen will set up near the gazebo early Friday morning to cook the chicken and charro beans. ​ Menu includes 1/2 a chicken, charro beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad, bread, jalapenos, cake, and iced tea or water. Deadline to sign up is December 22nd. We encourage interested persons to sign up in advance. There is no guarantee that extra plates will be available at the door. Please, sign up so we know how many chickens to order. - Jean Burgoine ​​​ Sent 2023-12-04: Finger Lickin' Chicken: Meal Signup Sheet - A decision has been made to temporarily remove the 'meal' signup sheet and money envelopes from the library for the Finger Lickin' Chicken dinner until Dec 13. Come back on/after this date and signup/pay. NOTE: The 'volunteer signup' sheet remains hanging in the library. Please consider helping us out with this NW annual fundraiser. - Lenore Combs ​ Sent 2023-12-04: Finger Lickin' Chicken Info - Finger Lickin’ Chicken is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch. It will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 @ 4PM in Retzlaff Hall. You may eat at the hall or take your plate to go. The cost will be $12 per plate plus any extra donations are happily accepted. To purchase tickets there is a signup sheet in the library, along with envelopes, for those planning to attend. Concerning the envelopes, please write your name(s) on one and enclose the plate(s) cost. Lenore and John Combs will make sure you receive your ticket(s). We are excited that the Harlingen Fire Fighters will be spending the day cooking chicken by the gazebo in their big pit! We anticipate many local police and firefighters will be attending this event. There is also a Volunteer signup sheet in the Library for those willing to help. We are looking for helpers to transport the chicken from the gazebo area to Retzlaff Hall and also needing people to help serve. This will be an event full of fun and great food! Thank you! For any questions or concerns, please call Lenore Combs at 956-245-1276. NW: Finger Lickin' Chicken (2024-01-05) Back to Top

SEPO Board Nominating Committee For 2024 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information (from various emails, etc) is presented in reverse chronological order.) Nominating Committee Process Guide (2023-12-08) Nominating Committee Activity for 2024 Election Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating Committee Activity for 2024 Election NOMINATING COMMITTEE ACTIVITY FOR 2024 ELECTION ​ Come back here soon for all of the latest news about/from this Committee and it's progress. ​ NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE FOR 2024 ELECTION Nominating Committee Process Guide (2023-12-08) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

SEPO Board Election Committee For 2024 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information is presented in reverse chronological order.) Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Nominating & Election Committees Index Election Committee Activity for 2023 Election Election Committee Activity for 2023 Election ELECTION COMMITTEE ACTIVITY Additional information specific to the 2023 SEPO Board Candidates can be found HERE . ​ Additional information specific to the 2023 SEPO Ballots can be found HERE . ​ ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Election Committee (2023 Election) - All ballots that were not picked up in the library on the 16th or 17th of January were put in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up your ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. ​ I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE! Ballots must be turned in no later than 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. And to reiterate - If you do not turn in your vote, it will be counted as a ‘disapprove’ vote. Thank You. - MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-25: NOTICE: 2023 Election Ballots - All ballots that were not picked up on the 16th or 17th of January were in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up their ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. Thank You. - MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-17: FINAL REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to the over 100 Homeowners who picked up their ballots in the library today. We know there are many more Homeowners who are physically in Sunshine right now and we are hoping you will be able to pick your ballots up tomorrow. ​ Board ELection Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope. It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-16: REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to those who have already picked up your ballots. This is a reminder, if you are physically here in Sunshine, please go to the Library to pick up your ballots. You have just under an hour left to do that this morning (Monday) and two hours tomorrow (Tuesday). See below for any additional details you may need. Beth Parrish (for Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson) ********************************************************************************** Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope.It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-14: TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup - Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope.It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-09: SEPO Office Closure - If you go into the office the next several days and the curtain is pulled closed, that indicates the office is closed to all traffic, except emergencies. This will enable Valerie and the Election Committee to work uninterrupted to create the SEPO 2023 Election ballot envelopes for the community. Thanks to the community for your understanding. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ ​ Sent 2022-12-26: NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Dec 30, 2022: Directories in preparation for sending SEPO Ballots - 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 via SEPO E-News 2022-09-24: NEED: Volunteers for 2023 SEPO NOMINATING & ELECTION Committees - The Board is currently looking for volunteers for both the Nominating and Election Committees. Several residents in our community have previously served on one or both of these committees. The Board is confident they will either volunteer again or be available to assist this year's committee members with any questions / issues they may have. Nominating Committee: Primary Duties - After determining how many open positions are available for next year’s SEPO Board, the goal of the Nominating Committee is to identify and vet qualified candidates for these open positions. We need a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The plan is to have committee process documents / manuals available in the next couple of weeks to assist each committee. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions right now, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The Board looks forward to working with the committee volunteers and thanks you in advance for your assistance and supporting this wonderful community. SEPO BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

SEPO BOARD NOMINATING & ELECTION COMMITTEES ​ Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). 2024 Nominating Committee 2024 Election Committee 2023 Election: Candidates (In Process) 2024 Election: Ballots (In Process) 2023 Nominating Committee 2023 Election Committee 2023 Election: Candidates 2023 Election: Ballots Committees for 2022 Election Committees for 2021 Election Committees for 2020 Election

SEPO Board Election Committee For 2023 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information is presented in reverse chronological order.) Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Nominating & Election Committees Index Election Committee Activity for 2023 Election Election Committee Activity for 2023 Election ELECTION COMMITTEE ACTIVITY Additional information specific to the 2023 SEPO Board Candidates can be found HERE . ​ Additional information specific to the 2023 SEPO Ballots can be found HERE . ​ ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Election Committee (2023 Election) - All ballots that were not picked up in the library on the 16th or 17th of January were put in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up your ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. ​ I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE! Ballots must be turned in no later than 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. And to reiterate - If you do not turn in your vote, it will be counted as a ‘disapprove’ vote. Thank You. - MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-25: NOTICE: 2023 Election Ballots - All ballots that were not picked up on the 16th or 17th of January were in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up their ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. Thank You. - MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-17: FINAL REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to the over 100 Homeowners who picked up their ballots in the library today. We know there are many more Homeowners who are physically in Sunshine right now and we are hoping you will be able to pick your ballots up tomorrow. ​ Board ELection Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope. It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-16: REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to those who have already picked up your ballots. This is a reminder, if you are physically here in Sunshine, please go to the Library to pick up your ballots. You have just under an hour left to do that this morning (Monday) and two hours tomorrow (Tuesday). See below for any additional details you may need. Beth Parrish (for Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson) ********************************************************************************** Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope.It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-14: TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup - Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope.It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-09: SEPO Office Closure - If you go into the office the next several days and the curtain is pulled closed, that indicates the office is closed to all traffic, except emergencies. This will enable Valerie and the Election Committee to work uninterrupted to create the SEPO 2023 Election ballot envelopes for the community. Thanks to the community for your understanding. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ ​ Sent 2022-12-26: NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Dec 30, 2022: Directories in preparation for sending SEPO Ballots - 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 via SEPO E-News 2022-09-24: NEED: Volunteers for 2023 SEPO NOMINATING & ELECTION Committees - The Board is currently looking for volunteers for both the Nominating and Election Committees. Several residents in our community have previously served on one or both of these committees. The Board is confident they will either volunteer again or be available to assist this year's committee members with any questions / issues they may have. Nominating Committee: Primary Duties - After determining how many open positions are available for next year’s SEPO Board, the goal of the Nominating Committee is to identify and vet qualified candidates for these open positions. We need a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The plan is to have committee process documents / manuals available in the next couple of weeks to assist each committee. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions right now, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The Board looks forward to working with the committee volunteers and thanks you in advance for your assistance and supporting this wonderful community. SEPO BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

SEPO Board Nominating Committee For 2023 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information is presented in reverse chronological order.) Nominating Committee Activity for 2023 Election Nominating Committee Process Guide (11-2022) Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating Committee Activity for 2023 Election NOMINATING COMMITTEE ACTIVITY ​ Sent via SEPO ENews 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 via SEPO ENews 2022-11-18: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster and Request for Potential Candidates - Members of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee are: Janis McFee Derek McFee Sue Swidryk Marian Young The purpose of this committee is to identify and recommend Sepo Residents who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors. There are 4 positions to fill for the forthcoming SEPO Board election in February 2023. Candidates must be Homeowners or their spouses. If you are undetermined as to whether you would like to serve on the SEPO Board, please ask yourself the following: Do you have great ideas about how your community can be managed more efficiently? Would you like to become more involved in your HOA's daily operation? Do you have the time, dedication, and enthusiasm to regularly volunteer your skills for the benefit of your community? If you would like to be considered and possibly nominated by the Nominating Committee as a SEPO Board Candidate, please contact any Nominating Committee member to set up an interview. If you know a resident who you think would make a valuable Board member, please contact the Nominating Committee, who could approach that person. Janis McFee SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson 2028 W. Michigan Dr. 651-271-8214 ​ Sent via SEPO ENews 2022-10-17: Nominating Committee or Election Committee member - The Board is looking for volunteers for the SEPO Board Nominating and Election Committees. Several residents in our community have previously served on one or both of these committees. The Board is confident they will either volunteer again, or be available to assist this year's committee members with any questions / issues they may have. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The deadline for formation of these committees is November 5, 2022, which will be here very quickly. Share Nelson @ 309-269-0686 Beth Parrish @ 314-960-6710 Mark Owen @ 972-567-8665 Larry Keller @ 615-812-2600 Randy Davis @ 214-783-4604 Jean Burgoine @ 956-244-0442 Lenore Combs @ 956-245-1276 Nominating Committee: Primary Duties - After determining how many open positions are available for next year’s SEPO Board, the goal of the Nominating Committee is to identify and vet qualified candidates for these open positions. The requirement is to have a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. The document at this link is the current draft of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee Process Guide . Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting in February and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The current draft of the SEPO Board Election Committee Process Guide If you would like to view some of the activities of the previous committees, you can find that on the Sunshine Web site HERE . The Board is working to finalize these two documents prior to November 5 in order to assist each committee with their responsibilities. We look forward to working with the committee volunteers and thank you in advance for your assistance and support of this wonderful community. SEPO BOARD Sent via SEPO ENews 2022-09-24: NEED: Volunteers for 2023 SEPO NOMINATING & ELECTION Committees - The Board is currently looking for volunteers for both the Nominating and Election Committees. Several residents in our community have previously served on one or both of these committees. The Board is confident they will either volunteer again or be available to assist this year's committee members with any questions / issues they may have. Nominating Committee: Primary Duties - After determining how many open positions are available for next year’s SEPO Board, the goal of the Nominating Committee is to identify and vet qualified candidates for these open positions. We need a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The plan is to have committee process documents / manuals available in the next couple of weeks to assist each committee. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions right now, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The Board looks forward to working with the committee volunteers and thanks you in advance for your assistance and supporting this wonderful community. SEPO BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE Nominating Committee Process Guide (11-2022) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

SUNSHINE PROPERTIES FOR SALE -All properties listed below are in Harlingen TX, 78550. Please check back periodically for Update s to available Sunshine Properties for Sale. (NOTE: If you were directed to this page from a SEPO email and do not see the home the email referred to, that indicates the home has been sold. La st Updated 11-29 -2023 *************** 2029 W Montana Ave (Added 1 1-29 -2023) Own er: Deb Salemi Contact: Sue Ann Taubert (RE/MAX Elite, Associate Broker​​) 956-245-4184 email: sataubert@remax.net Description: ​​ 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, approximately 1426 Sq. Ft., covered carport, 2 storage sheds ​​Pricing: $135.000 SEE PICTURES BELOW *************** 4137 North Missouri Street (Added 10-11-2023) Owner: Dan Edwards​ Contact: ​ ​ Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 Description: ​​ Two bedroom mobile with full size garage. Also room in garage to store golf cart on side. Nicely updated. Appliances in great shape, newer flooring, newer stackable washer dryer, newer water heater, new steel roof! Remodeled lower-level bedroom could also be a great entertainment or Texas room.​​​​ ​​Pricing: $69,900 SEE PICTURES BELOW ************** * 1945 West Michigan Drive (Added 10-05-2023) Contact: Sue Ann Taubert (RE/MAX Elite, Associate Broker​​) 956-245-4184 email: sataubert@remax.net Homeowner: Pat & Ladonna Harvey Description: This 2,365 sq ft house was newly constructed in 2018 and designed by the premier local architect of the Lakeside building as well as the Sunburst building. Ideally situated across the street from the clubhouse and all amenities. Enjoy sunrises from the southeast facing back porch overlooking the water hazard / fountain along the 7th fairway of the golf course, while avoiding the afternoon sun. No detail was overlooked in this solidly constructed home. It's higher elevation has avoided flooding. The closed cell insulation results in a quiet, energy efficient home, as well as creating usable storage space in the attic. Impact resistant windows and hurricane certified solar tube lights prepare you for inclement weather. The house is move-in ready with high end finishes and neutral colors. Features include: Impact resistant windows, custom blinds by Romans Dusk to Dawn LED Security lights Six solar tube lights, all hurricane certified to meet Dade County (Florida) standards All doors are full 36 inch doors Low maintenance lawn (no bushes) Custom cabinets by Israel Gonzalez (All Valley Cabinets) Quartz counter-tops in the kitchen and baths Walk-in Pantry with an upright freezer Laundry room next to kitchen has an additional eight feet of cabinetry and has a built-in beverage fridge. Hardwood floors by Roman’s except for the carpeted bedrooms and the tiled kitchen & bathrooms Walk-in Showers in both bathrooms with two shower-heads in the master along with space large enough to accommodate a wheel chair (4’ by 9’). Walk-in Closet from the master bedroom Each link below provides a different view of the home including floorplan and neighborhood Floor Plan - https://photos.app.goo.gl/Xm5cvTtf4QdHxgNv7 Arriving -- https://photos.app.goo.gl/w5nuu5vombLnuD8s5 Parlor -- https://photos.app.goo.gl/L1T1vr4JDr5uUhjM8 Great Room -- https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZeGY4uxqkJ9kKQp58 Master Bedroom -- https://photos.app.goo.gl/boPLB8BPniTVxcgK9 Garage -- https://photos.app.goo.gl/akspUiFvcPPTV3VE9 Back Porch -- https://photos.app.goo.gl/LtLK4KrUz4skNTwF6 View from Porch -- https://photos.app.goo.gl/CSQSD1neR6uACaR79 Street View -- https://www.google.com/maps/@26.235496,-97.7159236,3a,75y,119.38h,76.4t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipPpZu3M8QuMrxBASobXFlV6N5Tfhr3Kc-s44THi!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPpZu3M8QuMrxBASobXFlV6N5Tfhr3Kc-s44THi%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0.9166617-ya93.16082-ro0.968296-fo100!7i5376!8i2688?entry=ttu Pricing: $445,000 Back to Sale/Rent Page

Sunshine Home For Sale/Rent Guidelines Revision 2 - Updated 12-08-2023 Print this Page There is currently a MARKET section on the Sunshine Website where Homeowners can list their homes For Sale/Rent. It is located HERE . ​ If you have a home in Sunshine that you would like to see listed on the Sunshine website, please do the following: Send an email to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com containing - Whether you are or Selling or Renting . If you are Renting, what timeframe is the home available to be rented. Address of home (# and Full Street Name). Owner(s)’ Name. Contact info – phone(s), email(s) and/or other. If the contact is a Realtor, list the name of the Realty Company and how the Realtor can be contacted. Description of home (optional). Asking Price (optional). Pictures (optional). You may send as many pictures as you want or you can send a ‘link’ to pictures you or your agent may have in a ‘cloud’ somewhere. Key things to remember about this process is - You need to keep the Web Administrator informed when you home needs to be removed from the listing page. Do this by sending an email to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . If you rent your home to someone, you must also inform the SEPO office and either you or the renter need to go to the office and fill out the ‘Renters Emergency Information’ form. You can view/print the form HERE so you know what type of information you will need to fill out. If you have any questions about any of this, please contact me per my information below. Beth Parrish SEPO Website Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Things To Do: Summary Winter Season (2022-2023) Calendar of Actvities/Mtgs Board/Residents & Club/Committee Mtgs Women's Club (2022-2023) Daily-Weekly-Monthly (Winter) Golf-Clubs-Commitees-Special Daily-Weekly-Monthly (Summer 2022) List of Clubs & Committees Calendar of Actvities/Mtgs Calendar of Activities (2022-2023 Winter) This is the exact image of the SEPO Calendar (as of 03-15-2023) (click on picture to open file) This is the 2-pager of Activities/Meetings (as of 03-18-2023) Back to Top Board/Residents & Club/Committee Mtgs ******************************** Meetings (Oct 1, 2022 thru Mar 31, 2023) Click HERE for Details ​ SEPO Board & Residents Women's Club OTHER Clubs/Committees Back to Top ****************************** Women's Club Activities Schedule (Winter: 2022-2023) Click HERE for Details ​ The Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets are be posted in the SEPO Library. Women's Club (2022-2023) Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 10-22-22 Sat Shrimp Boil (Cathy Richmond) COMPLETE ​ 10-31-22 Mon Halloween Parade (Vicky Leroy Krueger) COMPLETE ​ 11-11-22 Thu Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs) COMPLETE ​ 11-24-22 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Vicky LeRoy Krueger) COMPLETE ​ 12-10-22 Sat Bake & Craft Sale (Terry DeBackere) COMPLETE ​ 12-17-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Adams) COMPLETE ​ 12-20-22 Tue Valley Voices (Jill Ventrello) COMPLETE ​ 12-22-22 Thu Caroling (Pam Lacy) COMPLETE 12-25-22 Sun Christmas Dinner (Lenore Combs) COMPLETE ​ 12-25-22 Sun Drama Skit (Nancy Steele) COMPLETE ​ 12-31-22 Sat NYE Party (Beth Parrish/Denise Utterback) COMPLETE ​ 01-13-23 Fri New Residents Party : How Sweet It Is COMPLETE (Pam Davis/Lisa Perrier) ​ 02-12-23 Sun Superbowl Party (Need Chairperson(s)) CANCELED ​ 02-14-23 Tue Bow-Tie Happy Hour (Pam Lacy) CANCELED ​ 02-23-23 Thu Taste of Sunshine & Cake Walk (Pam Davis/Vicky LeRoy Krueger) COMPLETE ​ 02-24-23 Fri Valley Voices (Jill Ventrello) COMPLETE ​ 03-12-23 Sun Concert: Rusty Rierson (Jill Ventrello) COMPLETE ​ 03-18-23 Sat Drama Skit (Nancy Steele) COMPLETE ​ 03-30-23 Thu Farewell: Hobo Party (Dee Novak) COMPLETE ​ If you would like to volunteer to Chair/Co-Chair OR be on one or more Committees, please sign up on the poster(s) in the Library or contact Jill Ventrello (see her contact info below). ​ Jill Ventrello Women’s Club Activities Director 720-660-8417 jillybeanbean56@gmail.com Daily-Weekly-Monthly (Winter) Back to Top ****************************** Daily/Weekly/Monthly Activities Overview (Winter: Oct 1, 2022 thru Mar 31, 2023) Click HERE for Details ​ SUNDAY: 2 - 4 pm, Cards/Games (All year: Weekly / Card Room) 5 - 7 pm (starting Mar 12, 2023), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) ​ MONDAY: 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:30 - 9:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10;30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 am - Noon, Line Dancing (All Year / Retzlaff Hall) 1 - 3 pm, Rock Painting: (Monthly - 1st & 4th Monday / Retzlaff Hall) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 5 - 7 pm (starting Nov 6, 2022), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'C lockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 10 pm, Euchre (Winter / Card Room) 7 - 9 pm, POKENO (end date unknown / Card Room) ​ TUESDAY : 8:30 - 11 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 8:30 - 9:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 -10:15 am, Men's Golf League: Tee Time #1 (Winter, usually first Tuesday in Nov, when more residents return: W eekly / Golf Course) 9 - 11 am, Men's Golf League: Only Tee Time (Summer, usually sometime in Apr, when fewer residents are here: Weekly / Golf Course) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:30 am - Noon, Men's Golf League: Tee Time #2 (Winter, usually first Tuesday in Nov, when more residents return: W eekly / Golf Course) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1 - 3:30, Mahjong (All Year / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 5 - 7 pm (starting Nov 6, 2022), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'C lockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 7:30: Garden Club (Winter: 2nd Tue of month, Nov thru Mar / Library) 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Cards: Men's Poker (Tue & Thu / Card Room ) ​ WEDNESDAY : 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:30 - 9:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:00 am, Ladies' Golf Tee time (Summer - Until 10-26-2022: Weekly / Golf Course) 9:00 am, Ladies' Golf Tee time (Winter - 11-02-2033 thru 03-29-23: Weekly / Golf Course) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10;30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 1 - 4 pm, Samba (Winter: Weekly / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Bridge (All Year: Weekly / Library) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 5 - 7 pm (starting Nov 6, 2022), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'C lockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Mexican Train/Dominos (All Year? / Card Room) ​ THURSDAY : 8 - 10 am, Coffee & Donuts (Winter: Weekly / Library) 8:30 - 11 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 8:30 - 9:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10;30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 am - 2 pm, Quilting: Killer Bees (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1 - 2:30 pm, Cards: Hand & Foot - Ladies (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 5 - 7 pm (starting Nov 6, 2022), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'C lockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 4 - 6 pm, Happy Hour & Potluck (All year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) 4 - 9 pm, Happy Hour (finger food only) (All Year: Weekly / Pavilion) 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Stained Glass (Jan-Mar: Weekly / Woodshop ) 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Cards: Men's Poker (All year: Weekly / Card Room ) ​ FRIDAY : 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:30 - 9:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10;30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:30 am - 1 pm, Jokers (Card/Board Game) (All year: Weekly / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 5 - 7 pm (starting Nov 6, 2022), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'C lockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 7:00, Hand & Foot & Samba (W eekly / Card Room) ​ SATURDAY : 9 - 10 am, Saturday Golf Scramble (All Year: W eekly / Golf Course) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 5 - 7 pm (starting Nov 6, 2022), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'C lockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 9 pm, Game: Mahjong (All Year: Weekly / Library) 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Five Crowns (Card Game) (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 6:30 - 9 pm, Mahjong (All Year: Weekly / Library) Golf-Clubs-Commitees-Special Back to Top Golf, Clubs & Committees and Special Events Ove rview below (Winter: Oct 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023) ​ View DETAILS by clicking on: ​ GOLF or CLUBs & COMMITTEEs or SPECIAL ​ O CT 2022 : 20 - Woodshop Orientation (Woodworkers / Woodshop) 22 - Shrimp Boil (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 31 - Halloween Parade (Women's Club / Sunshine Streets) NOV 2022: 4 & 5 - Garage Sale 9 - Calling All Dogs and Cats (Special / Your Home) 11 - Veterans Day Tribute (Women's Club / Gazebo & Retzlaff Hall) 11 thru Dec 16 - Toys for Tots (Special / Library) 11 thru Dec 20 - Food Drive (Special / Library) 24 - Thanksgiving Dinner (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) ​ DEC 2022: 5 - Birding & Nature Presentation (B&N Club / Retzlaff Hall) 9 - Resident Appreciation (Employees / Library) 10 - Craft & Bake Sale (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 10 - Art & Craft Sale (Personal / 4148 N MO) 17 - Breakfast (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 20 - Valley Voices (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 22 - Caroling (Women's Club / Streets of Sunshine) 25 - Christmas Dinner (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 25 - Drama Skit (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 31 - NYE Party (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) ​ JAN 2023 : 9 - Birding & Nature Club Potluck (B&N Club / Retzlaff Hall) (CANCELED) 13 - New Residents' Party (Women's Club / R etzlaff Hall ) 16 - Finger Lickin' Chicken (NW / Retzlaff Hall (or takeout) (CANCELED) 19 - Community Birdwalk (B&B Club / TX Ave) 19 - Woodshop Orientation (Woodworkers / Woodshop) 19, 20, 21 - Garage Sales (Various Residents / Throughout the Community) 24 - Spaghetti Dinner (Woodworkers / Retzlaff Hall (or takeout)) 28 - Private Event: Shuffleboard & Pavilion ​ FEB 2023: 10-11 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament (Golf / Golf Course) 11 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament After Golf Events (Golf / Retzlaff Hall) 12 - Superbowl Party (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) (CANCELED) 14 - Bow- T ie Happy Hour (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall)) (CANCELED) 17-18 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament (Rain Dates) (Golf / Golf Course) (Not Needed) 18 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament After Golf Events (Rain Date) (Golf / Retzlaff Hall) (Not Needed) 22 - Ladies Golf: Guest Day Lunch (Ladies Golf League / Pavilion) 23 - Ta ste of Sunshine & Cake Walk (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 24 - Valley Voices (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 25 - Ladies Golf: Baked Potato Supper (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 27-28 - Men's Golf Tournament (Men's Golf League / Golf Course) MAR 2023: 2-3-4 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) (Golf / Golf Course) 2-3-4 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Luncheon (Ladies Golf League / Pavilion) 5 - Warren Clark Memorial (Resident / Retzlaff Hall) 7 - Men 's Golf Lunch/ Awards Party (Men's Golf League / Pavilion) 8-9 - Ladies' Golf Tournament (Ladies Golf League / Golf Course) 9-10-11 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) (Rain Dates) (Golf / Golf Course) (Not Needed) 9-10-11 - Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Luncheon (Rain Dates) (Ladies Golf League / Retzlaff Halll or Pavilion) (Not Needed) 12 - Concert: Rusty Rierson (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 13 - Ga rden Club / B&N Club Combined Mtg (Garden and B&N Clubs / Retzlaff Hall) 15 - Ladies' Golf Tournament (Day 2 if GNDGT uses Mar 9 as Rain Date) (Ladies Golf League / Golf Course) (Not Needed) 15 - Ladies' Golf Awards Banquet (Ladies Golf League / Retzlaff Hall or Pavilion) 17 - St. Pat's Day Party (sponsored by several Residents / Retzlaff Hall - Pavilion if bad weather) 18 - Outside Quilt Show (Killer Bees Quilting / All around Sunshine outside ) 18 - Drama Skit (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 19 - MN Get-Together (Private / Retzlaff Hall) 25 - Concert (59.5 Min w/Brett) (Dana Boettcher / Retzlaff Hall) (CANCELED) 30 - Farewell: Hobo Party (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) Daily-Weekly-Monthly (Summer 2022) Back to Top The following were COMPLETED LAST SUMMER Golf, Clubs & Committees and Special Events Overview below (Summer: Apr 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022) View DETAILS by clicking on: GOLF or CLUBs & COMMITTEEs or SPECIAL (includes Potlucks) ​ APR 2022 : 7 - Calling All Dogs and Cats (Special / Your Home) 12 - Birding and Nature Club Walk (Club / TX Ave) CANCELLED MAY 2022 : 5 - Potluck: Cinco de Mayo (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 25 - Calling All Dogs and Cats (Special / Your Home) 27 - Men's Golf League (Rescheduled from 05-24 due to rain) (Golf / Golf Course) 30 - Potluck: Memorial Day Picnic (Special / Retzlaff Hall w/Games inside and outside) JUN 2022 : 16 - Potluck: June (Special / Retzlaff Hall) ​ JUL 2022 : 4 - Potluck: Fourth of July (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 7 - Calling All Dogs and Cats Too (Special / Your Home) ​ AUG 2022 : 18 - Potluck: August (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 31 - Calling All Dogs and Cats (Special / Your Home) ​ SEP 2022 : Back to Top List of Clubs & Committees ****************************** CLUBs & COMMITTEEs (2022-2023) ​ GOLF: MEN'S LEAGUE GOLF: WOMEN'S LEAGUE QUILTING (KILLER BEES) LINE DANCING NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH / CERT SEPO BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE SEPO BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE SUNSHINE GIFT & MEMORIAL COMMITTEE SCCE FISHING ASSOCIATION SUNSHINE GARDEN CLUB SUNSHINE NATURE & BIRDING CLUB SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB VETERANS' HONOR WALL WOODWORKERS WOMEN'S CLUB Women's Club Standing Committees: Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Historian Librarian Newsletter Purchasing Summer Potlucks Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: May 2023 Sent 2023-05-31: UPDATED: Directories on Web site - I want to send out a big thanks to all of you who replied to my last Directory email in mid-May about needing to know if your Resident / Renter / Email information on the SEPO Directories was up-to-date. I have taken everyone's responses and incorporated them into this most recent directory update that is now on the Web site. I have worked with Valerie on some new resident info as well. However, you will see (marked in DARK BLUE ) that there is still some info that Valerie is not aware of concerning some buying and selling of homes with Sunshine over the last few months. Please make sure you get with her and get your office files updated. All of the new directories can be found HERE . If anyone still sees info that needs tended to, please let me know ASAP by replying to this email ( sepoenews@gmail.com ). If you have any questions or issues with accessing these directories, please contact me using info from my signature below. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews and Sunshine Website Manager 314-960-6710 Email: sepoenews@gmail.com ​ Sent 2023-05-31: Rock Painting Class 5 June 2023 canceled - To all Sunshine Rock Club Members! --- The next Rock Painting Class meeting on Monday, 5 June 2023, is cancelled. - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2023-05-31: Memorial Day Festivities: THANK YOU - Dear Friends - I wish to thank everyone who participated in yesterday's Veterans Tribute. So many of you contributed - from the nuts & bolts of the Program, Parade, Potluck to the decorating and dirty dishes. I dare not start a Thank You list of names fearing leaving one out - so God Bless America and God bless you. And as Lee Greenwood sings - 🎵 I am proud to be an American..... 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ************************************************************************** Hi - This is Beth Parrish. Thanks to those of you who sent me pictures and posted pictures on the Sunshine FB page so that I could post some of the festivities on the Sunshine Website HERE . - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Mgr ​ Sent 2023-05-29: RAIN PLANs - if necessary for Memorial Day Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - The show will go on....... If rain tries to mess our day, just go to Retzlaff Hall -- 1:30 PM. We will have the Memorial Day tribute there. If weather permitting, we will have the Golf Cart Parade as planned and the program will continue at the Gazebo. The Potluck plan has not changed. (4pm Retz Hall) Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-05-23: Clint Wunderlich celebration of life meeting - If any ladies are interested in helping with Clint’s celebration of life, we are going meet in the library on Wednesday May 24th at 2pm. Celebration will be held Saturday June 17th. - Women’s Club, Vicky Krueger ​ Sent 2023-05-23: Beginning line dance class - Just a reminder. We will have a beginner line dance class at 10:00 in the hall on Tuesdays thru the summer. Will extend into next season if enough interest. - Donna Myers, 956 245 0188 ​ Sent 2023-05-23: Golf: Aerating the Greens - It appears the weather will cooperate this week to allow us to begin aerating the greens. We will start around Wednesday noon and should be completed by Friday afternoon. The course will be open, but please play around the workers. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day Tribute Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - Memorial Day is next Monday. Please mark your calendars for this event. Sunshine will present a Memorial Day Tribute on Monday the 29th Everyone is cordially invited. Memorial Day is a holiday originally called Decoration Day. It was designed to honor Armed Forces who gave their all during service to our Nation. And we are especially grateful to these families. We shall celebrate and give thanks. Golf Cart Parade 1:30 Meet at the Office If you please - decorate your Golf Cart and carry your Flag Hoppy will have music We will cover Michigan to Missouri heading to Iowa to Minnesota then - back to Michigan, going to Missouri to Montana and out to the Gazebo for the program. Gazebo - Program begins. If anyone would like to help with this piece, please notify me. I also need about 9 volunteers for the Branch Flags Lenore 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Flag bearers and script readers are needed. Potluck - 4pm Retz Hall See Jill Ventrello for any questions relevant to the Potluck. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the fellowship. Thank you, God Bless you and God Bless the USA - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day memory board - I realize that Memorial Day is a day to honor those that lost their lives serving their country but personally I feel there are not enough days in the year to honor ALL veterans so with that being said I have made a bulletin board in Retzlaff Hall, for Memorial Day, for anyone that wants to display pictures, letters or any memories of their loved ones that have served or are now serving. If you want please let us know who these special veterans in your life are. Also make sure that you put your name and number on the back so I can get them back to you. Hope to see many of you there at the parade, the gazebo ceremony and the hall for potluck. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-05-21: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm in the wood shop. This will be the last class until Fall. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. ​ Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jets are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jet are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. - Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Quick progress report on pool and hot tub!! There was a tear in one of the filters and that has been ordered. Lalo has worked his tail off switching filters to get things in line as quickly as possible. To get things done the “right way” – let’s put off using the pool for another day. When I get the green light, I’ll let you know. Hope it will be worth the wait!!! Thanks again for you patience. Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Former Resident Passing - The office was informed by Kay Sluyter and Ina Hillman that Former resident Gene Nett passed away on 5/18. Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Resident Passing - Dan Boardman has informed the office that Bob Auclair passed away on Tuesday, 05/16. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Sunshine Rock Painting Meeting 22 May 2023 - The NEXT Sunshine Rock Painting Club meeting is Monday May 22nd, 1 to 3 pm at the hall. Rock painting will include Memorial Day rocks and others! Hope to see you there! Karren Amos Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Because of weather and some glitches that have popped up with filters and pumps, am sorry to say the pool and hot tub will not be open Friday. The good news is that both the hot tub and pool look great! With the addition of some chemicals and tender care everything should be soon back to normal. Thank you everyone for your patience while this is being done!!!!! Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-17: Memorial Day planning meeting Friday 19 May 11 am - Dear Friends - Anyone wishing to give their 2 CENTS for Memorial Day, please come with your ideas. Tentative Plans; MONDAY 29 May = Memorial Day Golf cart Parade 2pm, meet at the Office. Memorial day program - Gazebo to follow Potluck supper 4pm Jill Ventrello - sponsor -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sponsor for Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo plans ​ Sent 2023-05-16: Beginning Line Dance Class - There has been some interest expressed in Line Dancing. I have set up a beginning class for Tuesday mornings at 10 in the Hall. It will begin May 23. I will be starting with the basic steps and start with beginner dances. I hope any of you that have ever thought about line dancing will give this a try. Should be fun and you will get a little exercise as well. Any questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Hope to see a bunch of you there. ​ Sent 2023-05-15: Resident Passing - Frank Tewell informed me Clint Wunderlich passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-15: Neighborhood Watch info: Harlingen Police Academy class - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will be a Harlingen Police Academy class held at the local Harlingen Police Dept.-- 1018 Fairpark Blvd, Hgn. It will start Monday the 5th of June 2023, 6pm - 9 or 10 pm x 8 or so weeks. Lots of good safety info. (no charge) Applications are in the Library on the Neighborhood Watch bulletin Board. I also have them. Get them in ASAP - class is limited. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional Police Academy but you are not Police candidates. Classroom and hands-on instruction provide you with a working knowledge of Hgn PD such as HPD Operations, Policy, Procedure etc. and you will gain a deeper understanding of the problems and concerns they face daily. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team ​ Sent 2023-05-14: UPDATED: Sunshine Directories on Web - Hi All - I hope all mothers enjoyed their special day today - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY And I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. I certainly have been. Anyway, it's been a looooong time coming, but I spent quite a bit of time this weekend updating all of the Sunshine Directories on the website: Resident Directory by - Name Address Resident Email Address Directory Renters Directory All of these directories are dated May 14, 2023 and can be found HERE . Earlier today I sent separate emails to several residents asking specific questions about what I had listed for them in the website directories. As soon as I hear back from those folks, I'll update the web again. Hopefully this will be occur in the next week or so. Now I'm asking something from all of you. Will you please take a couple of minutes to look at these updated directories and let me know if your info is 'CORRECT' or if 'CHANGES ARE NEEDED' by replying to this email ( sepoenews@gmail.com ). Please remember, these are your directories, and I can only supply to you the info you have supplied to the Office. If anyone has questions or issues with accessing these directories, please contact me using info from my signature below. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-05-13: Neighborhood Watch info - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will NOT be a scheduled Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting in June. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free. The only info I have for us is to be careful and light up and lock up!!!! --- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team ​ Sent 2023-05-13: MEMORIAL DAY Plans at Sunshine Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends, Memorial Day has been and is a special day to honor all military members who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Aside from decorating Veterans graves, parades and services are often held but after WWII, the purpose broadened and now recognizes all those who have served in all American Wars. The National Remembrance Act - Moment of Silence - pause at 3pm local time. (We will incorporate this with the program at the Gazebo). Sunshine is a proud community and there are two parts to our Memorial Day program - the Veterans Tribute (Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo Program) and the Potluck which will follow shortly thereafter in Retz Hall. There is a signup sheet in the Library. For the Parade and Gazebo part, I am looking for volunteers to help with several facets. The Potluck Team are doing their thing at Retz Hall. John and I need Flag Bearers to carry the Branch Flags and two escorts with wooden rifles (that don't shoot). Hoppy will help with sound. John will help with the Flag ceremony. I need two Neighborhood Watch volunteers to mark the area by the Gazebo from where the Flags will enter. We appreciate your 2 CENTs and can have a brief meeting on Tue or Wed the 16th and/or 17th of May. Let's meet at the Office and go from there. Please call me for any questions 956 245 1276 Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-05-11: Calling All Dogs and Cats too! - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Tuesday, May16th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 11:00 am. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. - Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2023-05-11: Open Gate - It is the consensus of your Board of Directors that the front gate on Texas Avenue will remain open during daytime and close during the evening as it normally does. We are all aware of a change in border procedure that may or may not affect us. Our local police have issued no warnings and we are hopeful for the best. Many of our residents are away from their homes in Sunshine. Please be watchful in your neighborhood and take every precaution to keep yourself and your property safe. A special thank you to our Neighborhood Watch team. May you have a happy and healthy summer. - SEPO Board of Directors ​ Sent 2023-05-10: TX Ave 'front' dog park path - I saw on the SEPO Facebook page that a new path had been constructed in the 'front' dog park on Texas Avenue. Even though I don't have a dog, I was curious as to what everyone was talking about. My request for pictures was answered and I'm sharing them with everyone below. Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Sent 2023-05-10: Memorial Day Festivities - Memorial Day (Monday May 29th) is the unofficial start to summer so it's time to celebrate! We're starting by having a golf cart parade around the neighborhood at 2:00 pm followed by a short ceremony at the gazebo. We'll all meet back at Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 pm for a potluck. There is a signup sheet in the library for those of you who want to bring food. Also there's going to be a memorial board that you can use to put up pictures of your loved ones who have served in the past. Please put your name and number on the back to I can get them back to you. I'll send out a notice when the board is ready for you to start putting up your memories. Hope to see all of you there. Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-05-10: O'clockers golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 6:00 pm on Sunday May 14 due to hot weather. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 5:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 ​ Sent 2023-05-09: THANKS - The email below from Lenore was inadvertently not sent in April. So here it is. *************************************************************** Dear Friends Do know that the two red lights (one at the Front Gate and the 2nd at the street entrance to Sunshine) are now working. The Neighborhood Watch checks these each evening while on Patrol. They are to be used in case of an emergency so that the EMS, Fire or Police know the emergency is in SCCE - not the RV Park next door. Thanks to our vigilant NW Team who Patrols every evening. Thanks to Tom and Lalo. Also, we love the new roadway into the Doggie area. BOW WOW & Thanks. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team ​ Sent 2023-05-09: Pool and Hot Tub Closed - Pool And Hot Tub will be Closed for Cleaning ​ Pool and Hot Tub Is going to be completely drained and cleaned with Acid Solution next week Mon-Thurs May 15-18. We will update you on Thursday with the status of Maintenance. Thank you - Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-07: Neighborhood Watch directive - Dear Neighborhood Watch - As of this transmission, and Jim Kennedy's request, he will take responsibility to lock the doors. You are not to check or lock the doors as this is his area as a SEPO Board Member. Jim's text and phone call x 2 support this message. Please continue on your Patrol as otherwise oriented. Thank you. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch SCCE ​ Sent 2023-05-07: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-04 (Apr) - The UNAPPROVED April 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-05-07: SEPO Communications Mgr is back in the USA - Hi Everyone - I just wanted to let you know that I have returned from my long and much needed vacation. I want to thank my SEPO Email backup for handling this duty while I was gone. But wouldn't you know it, the email system we use had a name change (from Send-In-Blue to BREVO) and I'm not sure of what other changes may have occurred to the system while I was gone. I will be reviewing things this week and sending emails using the updated system. Hopefully it's a smooth transition. i have one email from Lenore Combs and one from Mark Owen in the sepoenews inbox that I will try to get out this evening. If anyone else has sent anything else to sepoenews that might not have gone out to the community, please resend it to me. FYI - I'll also be updating the website and the directories in the next few days. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-05-05: Texas Ave Gate Status - Good Morning: The Texas Ave gate was not closing last night, May 4th and the technician was scheduled today, May 5th, to try and solve this issue. Also, the SOS/Yelper has been installed, and the police/fire/ems have been notified. Thank you. - Tom Perrier Back to Top

Pictures from Various Activities Prior to Winter 2023-2024 Season Memorial Day Festivities (2023-05-29) WC: NYE Party (2022-12-31) WC: Caroling (2022-12-22) WC: Valley Voices (2022-12-20) Tennis/Pickleball Wind Screen Install (2022-12-11) WC: Halloween Parade Donations (2022-10-31) WC: Halloween Parade (2022-10-31) Memorial Day Festivities May 29, 2023 Memorial Day Festivities (2023-05-29) Golf Cart Parade Memorial Day Program & Potluck Hottub Enhancements May 2023 New Hottub Decor (05-2023) How many of you remember the Hobtub Decor from years ago? AND That Wood Gazebo and Fence? Golf Course Enhancements May 12, 2023 2023-May 12: Number 1 tee box - Added a Rules sign and widened the cart path. St. Pat's Day Party March 17, 2023 WC: NYE Party (2022-12-31) Women's Club: NYE Party - December 31, 2022 Happy New Year to Everyone. We hope you had a great time ushering in the New Year of 2023. During his travel from 2022 into 2023 "Father Time" took a time out to take a picture with some of the crowd. Presenting your WC: NYE Party Committee & their very 'willing to help with anything' significant others. Some other Sunshine Residents having a good time. WC: Caroling (2022-12-22) Women's Club: Caroling - December 22, 2022 And here they are ending the last song of the night. What a fun time !!! WC: Valley Voices (2022-12-20) Women's Club: Valley Voices Concert - December 20, 2022 Putting up the Wind Screen netting around the Tennis/Pickleball courts December 2022 Tennis/Pickleball Wind Screen Install (2022-12-11) Women's Club: Halloween Parade - October 31, 2022 WC: Halloween Parade Donations (2022-10-31) - Donations Collected - - Golf Cart Parade + - WC: Halloween Parade (2022-10-31) Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: January 2022 Sent 2022-01-31: LOST - Cat - Good Day All - I was sheltering a cat from the cold temps and it has decided to go for a walk. Last seen at 4132 N. Nebraska. Black and white long coat and flea collar. Friendly. If you happen to see the cat and/or can hold on to it please call me at 956-431-8558. Much appreciated, Steve Lucero ​ Sent 2022-01-29: MARKET: Embroidery and Sewing machine - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about an 'Embroidery and Sewing machine' I have for sale. Jean Lawrence ​ Sent 2022-01-28: REVISED: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Feb 2022 - The Feb 2022 Newsletter, Revision 1, was embedded in the e-mail sent out. You can also view/print a copy of it (with graphics): o Directly HERE . o On the Web site HERE . Valerie will also place copies in the library area. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: (seponewsletter@gmail.com ) 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-28: Resident Passing - My father, Robert Stoxen, passed away 1/27/22. Dena Stoxen ​ Sent 2022-01-27: MARKET: China Cabinet For Sale - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about a China Cabinet I have for sale. Bev Jamison ​ Sent 2022-01-27: Moving Boxes - Anyone who needs moving boxes, contact Jerry Wetherbee at 425-418-3345 ​ Sent 2022-01-27: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Feb 2022 - See above for Revised Newsletter sent on Feb 28. Sent 2022-01-26: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, January 11, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes and the Tape Recording from the Jan 11, 2022 Board Meeting (Special), can be found HERE . The minutes can be viewed/printed directly from this HERE . The recording can be accessed directly from this link: https://1drv.ms/u/s!ArA0fRIwdohijIQWdaLrxUxZh0g0dA?e=A0b8j9 Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-26: NW-CERT invitation for Combes 5K Saturday 29 Jan - Dear Neighborhood Watch-CERT & other residents who may have an interest - HERE is an informational invitation to be safety escorts for a 5K in Combes, Primera and Palm Valley this Saturday the 29th of January. It is a golf cart escort thing and my note should explain most of the story. Please call me, 956 245 1276 for any questions etc. Lenore Combs Sent 2022-01-26: UNAPPROVED: Women's Club Minutes from 2022-01-21 - The minutes below (along with attachments, can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE or you can read the minutes only directly from HERE . Glenda Wetherbee ​ Sent 2022-01-25: Board Executive Mtgs: Notes from mtgs to Community - It was brought to my attention by a resident that I, as Board Secretary, had not published the results from some of the Executive Board meetings that the 2021 SEPO Board has held between Feb 25, 2021 and Dec 14, 2021. In reviewing, I did find that I inadvertently forgot to do that for the Executive meetings on Mar 8, 2021 - Aug 26, 2021 - Nov 4, 2021 and Dec 14, 2021. I had published them for the Feb 25, 2021 meeting. To correct this, I have spent some hours today and yesterday creating those documents, sending them for Board approval and ultimately posting them to the Sunshine Web site HERE . Both the 'notices' and the 'notes' from all Executive meetings can be found at the appropriate links on this page. You can also view the 'notes only' from these links: Feb 25, 2021 - Mar 8, 2021 - Aug 26, 2021 - Nov 4, 2021 - Dec 14, 2021 Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-25: OPEN FORUM: Concerning Proposed Amendments to the SEPO Governing Rules - On Thursday, Jan 27, at 1 pm, in Retzlaff Hall only, there will be an Open Forum in order to answer questions the community may have concerning the proposed amendments to the Bylaws & Covenants, that are 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. As always, if you prefer a one-on-one discussion with any of the Board members, please call them directly. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-01-25: Election Mailing - Please contact the SEPO office if you have not received your voting materials for the Feb 15th SEPO Annual Meeting. We will prepare another package for you. Chuck McEvoy, Chairman Election Committee ​ Sent 2022-01-24: Golf Course Men’s League - NO league play due to the wet conditions of the course for tomorrow Jan 25 2022 any questions you can call me at 360-481-0124, thanks Rocky Lockwood Sent 2022-01-20: MARKET: Home For Sale - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about our home that is For Sale. Esther Schmidt ​ Sent 2022-01-22: MARKET: Home For Sale - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about our home that is For Sale. Bev McIntosh ​ Sent 2022-01-23: MARKET: Plants For Sale - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about four King Tut Grass plants I have for sale. Sue Swidryk ​ Sent 2022-01-23: Architectural Control Committee - Remember, if you are changing the outside of your home in any way, please turn in an ACC form to Val in the office. She has the forms. The ACC process is located on the Web site HERE . You can also view and download the ACC form from this page. Also, if you are adding any structure to your home, you may need a permit from the cities of either Combes or Harlingen. The ACC Committee reviews the requests on the 1st and 15th of each month. Thank you. Terry Lacy ACC ​ Sent 2022-01-23: FINAL REMINDER: FEB 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Jan 24, 2022 - FINAL REMINDER - If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Feb 2022 Newsletter, it needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. If you want a refresher on what type of info normally goes into the Newsletter from the various Sunshine Clubs & Committees, past publications are HERE . The sooner you get your articles to me the better. As always, Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-22: MARKET: Home For Sale - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about our home that is For Sale. Dick & Joyce Smith ​ Sent 2022-01-22: MARKET: For Sale Household+ (new Name & Guidelines) - I have come to a pretty obvious conclusion that it is taking me longer to post FREE items on the Web site in the MARKET and then send out the e-mail about those items, than it does for your neighbor to come to your house/lawn and get them. And then, after residents notify me their items(s) have been given away, I go the Web site and remove them from the MARKET. Therefore, as of today (Jan 22, 2022) I will only be posting 'For Sale' Household+ items HERE . Anything currently listed on this page ‘other than For Sale’ items will be removed on January 31, 2022. The link above has changed, and I believe I have updated everything on the Web site correctly. If you find something that doesn't direct you to the right place anymore, please let me know ASAP. I have also updated the Guidelines for selling Household+ Items. So now you might be asking yourself - how do I let the community know if I have ‘For Free’, ‘For Loan’ etc Household+ items. Prior to the Sunshine Web site being available, the bulletin board across from the restrooms in the Office/Library building is where those items were posted. Posting here is your responsibility and you are requested to date your items and remove them after 90 days (see picture below). Or just set your items in your yard with a 'FREE' sign on them. That normally works very quickly too. Thank you for your understanding with this matter. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-21: Women's Club - Mardi Gras: Committee Mtg Details - The Mardi Gras meeting for volunteers will be next Tuesday, January 25 @ 2 PM in the library. Please bring ideas and we will discuss decorations. Party is planned for Thursday, February 24 in Retzlaff Hall. Doors will open at 4 for Happy Hour. Food will be served at 4:30. Dancing at 5 to DJ Doug and his wife!! Mary Hendrickson ​ Sent 2022-01-21: INTERIM REMINDER: FEB 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Jan 24, 2022 - INTERIM REMINDER - I don't believe I've ever sent out an 'interim' reminder like this before. However, since the initial reminder on Jan 17, I've only received ONE article for the Feb Newsletter. This 'horrible weather' weekend is your chance to get your items to me - as I know there's activities on the schedule for February. As always, submit your articles to seponewsletter@gmail.com . If you want a refresher on what type of info normally goes into the Newsletter from the various Sunshine Clubs & Committees, past publications are HERE . And also - as always, the Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor ​ Sent 2022-01-21: Women's Club Mtg - Even though it's cold outside, we will have the Women's Club meeting tomorrow. The doors open at 8:30 and the meeting begins at 9:00. Wear your name tag to get your name in the drawing for a door prize. Hope to see you there! Marian Young, President 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2022-01-20: MARKET: For Sale & FREE - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view: FREE: 2 gas cans (Deloris Pearcy) For Sale: Coffeemaker (Linda Jones) ​ Sent 2022-01-20: MARKET: Home For Sale - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about our home that is For Sale. Mike & Linda Covey ​ Sent 2022-01-18: UNCANCELLED: Women's Club - Superbowl Party - YAY - It's back on. Our fearless Women's Club Activities Director, Sue (SueBob) Swidryk, has decided to take on chairing the Superbowl Party, which will be on Feb 13 in Retzlaff Hall. I don't know if a committee had already been formed or not, but 'm sure she would welcome help with this endeavor. Please give her a call if you can help out. Watch for upcoming e-mails for more details concerning this event. And as suggested be stated for all activites & meetings being held at Sunshine - Everyone attending this event “in person”, by their presence, acknowledges potential exposure to Covid-19. Each person is responsible for his/her own choice as it relates to attending Sunshine activities. Beth Parrish (for Sue Swidryk) Sent 2022-01-18: MARKET: Home For Sale - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about our home that is For Sale. Linda & Jim Braden ​ Sent 2022-01-18: REMINDER: Women's Club Breakfast Burritos - We are looking forward to seeing everyone next Saturday, January 22 for breakfast! You can eat with us or take it to go! Pam Davis, Women's Club Sent 2022-01-17: OBITUARY: Former Resident - Harold "Gundy" Gunderson - Below is the link to his obituary for those who may want more info. Thanks, Buzz https://www.porterloring.com/obituaries/Harold-M-Gunderson?obId=23588707 ​ Sent 2022-01-17: MARKET: Duncan Phifer style dining table - Please see details in the Sunshine MARKET about a Duncan Phifer style dining table we are selling. Jim and Mari Tennant ​ Sent 2022-01-17: CANCELLED: Women's Club - SuperBowl Party - The Women's Club Superbowl party in Retzlaff Hall scheduled for Feb 6, 2022 (which really should have been scheduled on Feb 13) is being cancelled this year. So sorry. Pam Lacy & Eileen Anderson ​ Sent 2022-01-17: History of Sunshine Country Club Estates - Friendly reminder! Tomorrow, Tuesday January 18th, Share Nelson will present the history of Sunshine slideshow with technical support from John Combs. This extremely interesting presentation traces our history from the inception until the present. All residents, especially new residents, will learn much about us. Doors to the Hall open at 5:30 with the show starting at 6pm. Women’s Club is sponsoring free refreshments to include champagne punch and hors d’ouerves! See you there! Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-01-17: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Meeting 3pm Monday 17 January 2022 - Dear Friends - Happy New Year to one and all. We shall have a meeting tomorrow - Monday 17 Jan 2022 at 3pm. Linda Jones will be presiding. Please be there also because Tony Tramel will be there to answer any questions about some Board decisions on amendments etc. We are losing Patrol volunteers and this is the backbone of NW. Just the other day, we called for an ATP because of suspicious activity. The Bad Guys never take a day off and if it was not for your "eyes and ears", it begs the question of the good luck we have enjoyed. Keep up the good work. Don't forget to say Thanks to our PD in Combes and Harlingen because they keep an eye on us. Also, please everyone, (residents too), remember to secure the doors when leaving. Agenda for this mtg is HERE and HERE . Thanks Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2022-01-17: REMINDER: FEB 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Jan 24, 2021 - If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Feb 2022 Newsletter, it needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. If you want a refresher on what type of info normally goes into the Newsletter from the various Sunshine Clubs & Committees, past publications are HERE . The sooner you get your articles to me the better. As always, Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor ​ Sent 2022-01-16: MARKET: Household items For Sale - Several Household Items I am selling have been listed on the Sunshine MARKET . Pressure Cooker, Toaster Oven and a George Foreman Grill. Paula Tramel ​ Sent 2022-01-16: 2-Pager Activities List Updated - There's been several updates to the 2-Pager since the end of 2021. Some additions, some revisions and some deletions of activities. I posted the updated doc on the Web just now HERE . Click on the 'Fun Times' button to view it. I've also sent it to Valerie to post in the Library. If you see anything that needs changed, please contact Valerie to get it corrected. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin ​ Sent 2022-01-16: INFO/WHERE TO FIND Proposed Amendments to SEPO Bylaws & Covenants for 2022 Vote - The Governing Rules documents you are being asked to vote on in the 2022 election, which contain proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Covenants, have been posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . The ballots for voting on these amendments, along with voting instructions, were mailed to the entire community via US Postal Service on Friday, January 14, 2022. Between the asterisks below is one of the pages you will be receiving in your ballot envelope. Here is a bit more comprehensive explanation of how the voting percentages works: Amendments to our existing Bylaws can only be made if 51% of the "total" votes cast are yes. Amendments to our existing Covenants can only be made with at least 66% yes votes from the owners (202 yes of the 306 owners). ******************************** CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SEPO Bylaws and Covenants The SEPO Board appointed a Review Committee of knowledgeable Owners in March 2021 to review our SEPO Bylaws, Covenants and Policies & Procedures. This Committee consisted of Share Nelson, Pat Harvey, Jerry Wetherbee, Earl Weir and Steve Fransene. After intense review, the committee provided a report to the Board. The Board accepted this report and proceeded to undertake significant effort to review their recommendations, ultimately forwarding them to our Attorney. The Attorney provided input to the Review Committee recommendations and also provided updates to our Bylaws and Covenants pertaining to current Texas Property Code. After another intense Board review and consideration of Owners’ comments, the Board approved to ‘move forward for a vote’ documents containing proposed amendments to our Bylaws and Covenants. The proposed amendments in both documents are classified as: Necessary to follow the current Texas Property Code, or Corrective, editorial, and / or changed for clarity (without changing the intent). Amendments to our existing Bylaws can be made with at least 51% positive votes from our Owners. Amendments to our existing Covenants can be made with at least 66% positive votes from our Owners. PLEASE NOTE: Although the Owners had previously been provided access to documents containing all amendments being considered by the Board, not all of those amendments ended up being included in what you are being asked to vote on. The final proposed Bylaws and Covenants amendments, although not included in this ballot envelope mailed to you, are available for viewing by three different methods, the Sunshine Web site (link provided via SEPO Enews Email) posted outside the SEPO Office available to each SEPO street address if you wish to request the SEPO office (956-425-1420) to print a copy for you. The Board also plans to hold a series of Open Forums to enable Owners to inquire / become knowledgeable about the final proposed amendments to the SEPO Bylaws and Covenants 'prior to’ you voting. Watch for details to be communicated concerning these forums. ******************************** Please note: The Board has been working over the weekend concerning the printing option listed above. We have been advised the "printed packets of the proposed amendments" should be available to each SEPO street address, starting on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, if you wish to request a printed copy from the SEPO office (956-425-1420). Please call with question / issues / concerns. SEPO BOARD Sent 2022-01-15: CORRECTION: Guys and Dolls - CORRECTION!!! ​ 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. Sorry for the confusion, Guys and Dolls committee, Sent from Deloris Pearcy Sent 2022-01-15: MARKET: Items For Sale and Free - Please visit the Sunshine Web site HERE to view items I have For Sale and for Free. Sale: Bicycle and Coffee Table Free: Curved concrete edging bricks Su McCurdy Arment ​ Sent 2022-01-15: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday Jan 20th 5pm - Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday Jan 20th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one-time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Everyone attending this event “in person”, by their presence, acknowledges potential exposure to Covid-19. Each person is responsible for his/her own choice as it relates to attending events Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. ​ Sent 2022-01-15: SAVE THE DATE: Guys and Dolls Tournament (See corrected info above) - SAVE THE DATE GUYS AND DOLLS TOURNAMENT Sent 2202-01-11: UPDATE: Slide show on January 18th - I forgot to add this event is FREE. Women's Club ***************************************** Hear ye! Hear ye! We are announcing exciting changes to the SEPO history slide show in the hall on January 18th. Instead of popcorn and ice cream we are having Champagne punch and hors d’oeuvres! This slide show has been updated to explore the history of Sunshine Estates from the beginning to now. All residents are invited and our newer residents will find this particularly interesting. Doors to the hall will open at 5:30 with the show starting at 6PM. We will also provide iced tea and water but feel free to BYOB. Hope to see you there! Share Nelson (narrator) John Combs (technical support) Women’s Club ​ Sent 2022-01-11: The Passing of Fred Fredericks (former resident of Minnesota St) - Fred's wife Jean wants everyone to know that Fred passed away at home about 9:30 last evening (1/10/22). I have lost a model airplane buddy and a Whataburger breakfast partner. We all lost a card player and dancer. May the Peace of the Risen Lord be with you all. Pat Harvey ​ Sent 2022-01-10: Policies & Procedures: Updated on Web site - Two updates to the Policies & Procedures were approved by the Board at the 'Residents & Directors' meeting on Jan 6, 2022. The Web site has been updated to reflect these changes. GOLF COURSE – Line items #13 and #16 were duplicates. Anyone wishing to use a riding golf cart to play golf may do so by paying an annual Golf Course Improvement fee. A sticker must be purchased each year and placed in plain view on the windshield of the cart. SEPO BUSINESS MEETING ROOM was changed to MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM and the description of this room was also changed. WAS THIS: SEPO BUSINESS MEETING ROOM: This room is located within the Pavilion and is to provide a smaller, quiet space for groups to meet and conduct business. It will not be open on a day-to-day basis and must be reserved through the office. It will be locked at all other times. Upon making a reservation a key will be provided and signed for. It must be returned in a timely manner following the meeting. For an emergency or spontaneous meeting on a weekend or evening when the office is not open, you may contact a Board Member for availability and a key. It will be used for but not limited to meetings of the SEPO Board. WAS CHANGED TO THIS: MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM. This room is located between the Pavilion and the Fitness Room and can be used for multiple purposes including to store mail packages too big to fit in your mailbox. This room is locked at all times with a keypad lock. If you would like to reserve this room you need to follow the normal Activity Request process. The updated Policies & Procedures document can be found on the Web site here and can also be viewed/printed from here . Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, January 4, 2022 - I cannot find any evidence that I have sent these out previously. If I have - well, here they are again. The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Jan 4, 2022 Board Meeting (Special), which also includes the 'Resident Speaker Requests' from the Jan 4, 2022 meeting at 1 PM on Jan 4, 2022 can be found here . They can also be viewed/printed from here . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-01-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, January 6, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Jan 6, 2022 Board Meeting (Special) can be found here . They can also be viewed/printed from here . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-101-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO "Residents & Directors" Meeting Minutes, January 4, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Jan 6, 2022 "Residents & Directors" meeting can be found here . They can also be viewed/printed from here . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-01-09: Women's Club: New Homeowners Party Postponed - The New Homeowner’s Party scheduled for Jan. 20th has been postponed until a future date in this coming season. Watch for an email or check the bulletin board in the library for new date. Thank you! Co-chairs: Sherri Gardner and Vickie Jones ​ Sent 2022-01-08: MARKET: Pet or Child Gate - See the Sunshine MARKET for a 'pet or child gate' that I have for sale. Gail Foerste ​ Sent 2022-01-08: SEPO December 2021 Financials - I am sending out the December 2021 Financials. A motion will be made in the Special Board Mtg on Jan 11, 2022 to approve these documents. They are included in the email below and also posted to the Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Mark Owen SEPO Board Treasurer ​ Sent 2022-01-08: AMENDED AGENDA for Special Board Meetings on Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 @ 1 PM - The amended agenda (REV1) for the Jan 11, 2022 Special Board meetings at 1 PM can be viewed/printed from here . The Sunshine Web site is not available for updating at this time. I will post it here as soon as I can. I will be posting this revised agenda outside the SEPO office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes in a few minutes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-01-08: Announcement of the Nominees for the 2022 SEPO Board Election - As stated in Section 6.01 of the Bylaws at the bottom of this e-mail, the Board is required to inform the community of the names of the nominees presented to them and then accepted by the Board to run for the upcoming 2022 SEPO Board election. Cathy Richmond (Nominating Committee Chair) presented the names at the "Res & Dir" meeting on Jan 4, 2022. After this meeting the Board confirmed that the four nominees presented to them by the Nominating Committee are all in good standing with the community. Here is the report which I will be posting in the Office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes in a few minutes. ********** beginning of report ********** ​ Nominations Report from Cathy Richmond, chair of the 2022 Board Nominating Committee, from the January 6, 2022 “Residents and Directors” meeting The Nominating Committee consisting of Share Nelson, Jerry Drost, Kathleen Sunders, Nancy Steele and myself are pleased to announce that we have four candidates, who are, in alphabetical order: Randy Davis David Fleiner Mark Owen Tony Tramel After Cathy’s report: President Tony Tramel pointed out these four names had been posted in the SEPO Office for the 10 days required by SEPO Bylaws. Lenore Combs moved and Jean Burgoine seconded to “Accept the Nominating Committee nominations as stated”. The motion passed unanimously by the Board. President Tony Tramel asked if there were any Nominations from the floor. There were none. President Tony Tramel declared the nominations closed for the upcoming SEPO election on February 15, 2022 at the Annual Shareholders meeting. SEPO Board ********** end of report ********** ​ BYLAWS AS AMENDED 02/17/2017 ​ BYLAWS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BYLAWS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. A PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION 1957 West Michigan Drive Harlingen, TX 78550 ARTICLE VI-COMMITTEES Nominations and Ballots 6.01 The Board of Directors shall, at least sixty (60) days before the election, appoint a Nominating Committee of three (3) to five (5) members to submit a slate of nominees for Directors to be placed on a ballot for hand delivery or mailing to members. The nominating committee shall post its selection of Nominees at least ten (10) days prior to the January Meeting of Residents and Directors. The Committee shall submit its nominations to the members at the January meeting of Residents and Directors and nominations from the floor will be accepted. The Board shall thereupon validate the status of members, as defined under Article II herein, and cause the committee report to be posted on the Club House bulletin board for a ten (10) day period. At or about noon of the tenth day the report will be removed from the bulletin board. A paper ballot shall be prepared, under the direction of the Board of Directors, to include the nominations of Directors and other items authorized to appear on the ballot. The ballot must be hand delivered or mailed to all members of record (Article II) along with notice of the Annual Meeting. Each returned ballot will be held unopened until the Annual Meeting. A tally committee of which no member shall be an interested person or related to an interested person, will be appointed by the Board of Directors, from the attending members to count the ballots for Directors and other items that may be on the ballot. A PLURALITY VOTE, which is the largest number of votes to be given any candidate when three (3) or more choices are possible, will be the basis for election to the S.E.P.O. Board of Directors. A majority vote will be needed for all other By-Law changes. Results are to be announced at the proper time in the meeting. All votes cast shall be by ballot only. ​ Sent 2022-01-07: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) on Jan 6, 2022 - The video from the Jan 6, 2022 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site here or directly from this here . The only meeting items not yet complete are the minutes from both meetings on Jan 6. I'll let you know when they are completed and posted. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-07: AGENDA for Special Board Meetings on Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 @ 1 PM - See e-mail above with link to 'amended' agenda for this meeting. ​ Sent 2022-01-06: Birding & Nature Club: Meeting Minutes from Jan 3, 2022 - The minutes from the Jan 3, 2022 Birding & Nature Club can be found on the Web site here or viewed/printed directly from this here . Bill Peterson Sent 2022-01-06: Birding and Nature Club Event - What & Where: Field trip to “Resaca De La Palma” State Park 1000 New Carman Ave Brownsville TX 78521 The tour through the park will be on a tram so there is not a lot of walking When: January 21 @11:00AM (Meet at Park) ($5 to $8 Est Cost) Why: See and Identify and Birds and wildlife native to the RGV Who can Go: Anyone B&N Club member, Guest, or Sunshine CC Resident renter or immediate family. ($5 to $8 Est Cost) For additional info call 309-945-2108. Bill Peterson ​ Sent 2022-01-06: Former Resident Passing - I have been informed that former resident Geraldine Spears passed away on Jan 5, 2022. I have no additional details. Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Mgr ​ Sent 2022-01-106: Celebration of Life - Hello Friends - There will be a Celebration of Life for Sharon Ridlon, wife of Roy Ridlon, tomorrow, January 7, 2022. The Celebration will be held at Lakeside, next door, from 2 to 4 pm. Sharon was a resident at Sunshine Estates and a past resident of Sunshine RV Park. Marian Young ​ Sent 2022-01-06: Video from Residents Mtg on Jan 4, 2022 - The video from the Jan 4, 2022 Residents meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site here or directly from here . I am still working on documenting the 'speaker requests' from the Residents meeting on Jan 4 (which are viewable on this video) as well as the written minutes from Special Board meeting the same day. Call w/questions or issues. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2022-01-05: Thursday happy hour - Due to the Board meeting in the hall Thursday afternoon, happy hour will be at 4pm in the card room. See you there! Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-01-05: How to turn a dog into the Humane Society Harlingen, HSH - The stray pup that Lynne Reed found has been safely turned over to Humane Society Harlingen. We hope a Rescue group that works with them will take her out of state and find her a deserving home. The process to get a dog into the shelter is very different than in the past. HSH is now a no kill shelter but they will no longer accept turn-ins at their building. They want you to foster for them and they will provide the medical care food etc. Sometimes that is not possible, so this is what needs to happen. Harlingen Animal Control needs to pick up the animal and bring them to the shelter. They will only pick up at a Harlingen address. Many of us live in Combes. If Combes is contacted they will keep for 3 days then euthanize. Find a neighbor in Harlingen here to work with you. The phone number for Animal Control is the best kept secret in Harlingen. I kept getting sent back to the Shelter so I contacted Harlingen Police and THEY called Animal Control. I gave my phone number and animal control called me 10 minutes before they arrived. They double checked that they were coming to a Harlingen address. It shouldn't have to be so difficult but having the info fresh in my brain, I thought I would share because we know that wasn't our last stray! Hope this helps and thank you Lynne and Larry. Marge Sandusky ​ Sent 2022--01-05: Video from Board Mtg (Special) on Jan 4, 2022 - The video from the Jan 4, 2022 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site here or directly from here . Google has not yet provided the video link for the Residents mtg, but I will post that as soon as it is received. I am currently documenting the 'speaker requests' from the Residents meeting on Jan 4 as well as the written minutes from Special Board meeting the same day. Call w/questions or issues. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2022-101-05: CARDS: Pinochle starting Jan 5, 2022 - We plan to start playing pinochle in the Card Room tonight, Jan 5, at 6:30 PM. If you are interested in playing, just show up. If you have any questions, please call me at 989-802-9689. Bev Jamison Sent 2022-01-04: Lost dog - found by a neighbor - who's is she????? - Dear Friends - Last night, a small dachshund looking dog was found by Larry on 4312 N Missouri St. 309 337 9503. If she is yours, please claim her, if you know the owner, please follow up. Description: Young female looking, ??? Doxie mix -- long hair type -- acting friendly, healthy, ate, and slept well last nite. Black & white, White tip on tail She also may have come from the RV Park because some of us Doxie owners have our pets. Thanks Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2022-01-04: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hi Pet Owners, Sandra will be coming to trim our pet's nails tomorrow, Wednesday January 5, 2022 starting at 1pm. Sandra will come to your home. Please call or text me at 719-468-4556 to make an appointment. Sorry for the short notice. My fault. The cost is $10. Thanks, Marian Young ​ Sent 2022-01-04: MONDAY NIGHT EUCHRE - Monday night Euchre has started, 6:30 pm in the card room, bring your dollar and donations (dimes). Questions call. John Chajec 708-280-8940 Sent 2022-01-03: REMINDER: Residents & Board meetings Dates & Times for this week - SEPO Board of Directors and Residents Mtgs ​ When you see 'Hybrid' it means the meeting is in both Retzlaff Hall & on Google Meet. ​ Date Day Time Mtg Type Location 01-04-22 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 01-04-22 Tue 2:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 01-06-22 Thu 1:00 PM Residents & Directors Hybrid (Nominations meeting) ​01-06-22 Thu 2:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid The e-mails containing the above, info along with the links to the agendas for each of the four meetings and the links to the Governing Rules documents to be reviewed during the two Special Board meetings, were sent on 12-29-2021 and can be found below. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-03: Former Resident Passing - I have been informed that former resident Harold Gunderson has passed away. I have no other details. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2022-01-03: UPDATED: Web site Directories (as of 12-31-2021) - All of the Sunshine Directories have been updated as of 12-31-2021 and put on the Web site here . They include - Residents by Name, Residents by Addr, E-mails and Renters. I've also updated the photo directory listing here . Please take a look at your info to ensure everything is correct as there were quite a few updates made since these were last published on Nov 30, 2021. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-01-02: REPLY TO COMMUNITY CONCERNING NEXT STEPS FOR PROPOSED RULES CHANGES - Our original governing documents were created in 1985, some 30 plus years ago. As many of you know, the Board established a Review Committee in March 2021 to review our governing documents; Covenants, Bylaws, and Policies & Procedures. This Committee made several recommendations for changes. The Board reviewed these potential changes and forwarded them to our attorney, Matthew Thigpen. A great deal of time has been dedicated to this effort. The results of these reviews were a set of formatted legislative documents. The following link shows the Review Committee recommendations that were implemented during the Nov 9, 2021 Board meeting: Policies & Procedures - https://b8c8b5e2-b04d-420e-80cf-df148ee412c3.filesusr.com/ugd/2851bf_e3e261b433314868b7b240e0c2d35a63.pdf Here are the links to the documents I am referring to regarding “potential” changes in our governing documents: SEPO Covenants - https://2851bf60-6e92-4440-b098-0166b6640e11.usrfiles.com/ugd/2851bf_62a2252072854d2b8a5a3499cb02f77f.pdf SEPO Bylaws - https://2851bf60-6e92-4440-b098-0166b6640e11.usrfiles.com/ugd/2851bf_680fb0c98ccf4e6386261702d3002e08.pdf SEPO Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Leasing and Occupancy of Units - https://2851bf60-6e92-4440-b098-0166b6640e11.usrfiles.com/ugd/2851bf_bae0f751ed06497897af6b20d4b9007f.pdf The Board has not yet reviewed these last three documents in a Board meeting. They are draft proposed Amendments. Since publishing these same links last week the Board has received several comments from Owners expressing concerns about potential proposed changes. I want to make it known that our Board and the Review Committee, plan to vet any possible changes to our Owners before moving forward. Any change within our Covenants and Bylaws requires our Owners to approve by ballot in an election. Therefore, it is paramount that our Owners agree to a listing of final recommended amendments. How we do that has not yet been determined. I have called special Board meetings next week at 2:30 PM on both Tuesday and Thursday during which the Board will address the issues of concern we have received along with the other items described below. The primary purpose of these special Board meetings is for the Board to examine each of the proposed changes to our governing documents and arrive at a consensus that each change is appropriate or not. In every case there are specific reasons for the suggested changes. I believe it is important to hear each of the reasons or rational for the modifications and determine if it is an appropriate amendment. I would also like the Board to address how best to both educate and provide a method for Owners to comment on any proposed amendments. Owners have asked how this is going to be handled? The answer is we do not know yet. The Board has not addressed this issue. It is my hope we can establish a process during our special Board meetings which will be inclusive and would engage members of the original Review Committee, to arrive at any proposed amendments to our governing documents. We also have a chicken and egg issue. The Board needs to identify proposed final amendments documents first. After that determination, I anticipate the community would have an opportunity to comment on each proposed Board change. As of today, the Board has not accepted any proposed amendments that could be put before the Owners’ for review, comment, for an eventual vote. Providing an educational component to this process is essential if any of the Board proposed changes are to be considered and / or approved by our Owners. The Board anticipates we might want to have a series of meetings where the Community is invited to comment on specific changes. The Board, at the conclusion of these meetings, would then meet again to modify the Board proposed final changes or not. The Board wants to hear Owners’ concerns before the Board decides on any final proposed Amendments. It is the Board’s hope that at the special meeting next week we can finalize the processes to both educate the Owner’s and determine how to receive comments. Tony Tramel SEPO Board President Sent 2022-01-02: Sunshine Web site: Resident PW has been Updated - I did it a little earlier than I said I would, but I just now updated the password that provides access to the 'Residents' section of the Sunshine Web site. It is case sensitive. Keep it in a safe place where you have easy access to it. Please read the e-mail below which I sent out yesterday as an advance notice of this upcoming change - in particular as it pertains to those of you who have Renters currently in your homes. If you find any issues or any pages I may have missed updating, please let me know that immediately. And Please call with any questions or issues. Thanks Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-01-02: Stained Glass Class - Dear residents - Stained glass class will begin this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the woodshop. Please dress according to the weather. The class is open to all residents, so the following disclaimer must be understood by all: Everyone attending the stained glass class by their presence, acknowledges potential exposure to Covid-19. Each person is responsible for his/her own choice as it relates to attending this class. We will be working in fairly close proximity to one another, so if you feel the need to wear a mask, please do so. If you are not feeling well, please stay home. Thank you for your understanding in these difficult times. Any questions, please feel free to contact me at 708-280-8910. Cathy Chajec ​ Sent 2022-01-01: Sunshine Web site: Resident PW Update - As a reminder here is what I stated in the Jan 2022 Sunshine Newsletter: SEPO Communications Sunshine Web site: As in January of previous years the Sunshine Web site password will be changing to help keep current resident/renter information as private as possible. This change will be made sometime during the hours of 6 PM & 8 PM the evening of Sunday, January 2, 2022. It will take 30-45 minutes to complete this process. If you are attempting to access the Residents’ section of the Web site during this timeframe some pages may require the old Password while others may require the new Password. I will be sending an e-mail to the community on Saturday, Jan 1, 2022 with the new Password so you are prepared when the update is made. Thanks in advance for your patience with this process. This e-mail is being sent to only current OWNERS of property in Sunshine Country Club Estates. If you have a renter in your property it will be your responsibility to inform them of this password change and ask them not to share it with anyone outside of those renting your home. You wouldn't want your 'private' information available to just anyone, would you?​​ If you have questions, please contact Beth Parrish (Web site Admin) at the e-mail address below. I will send out an e-mail when the entire process is complete. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Activities: SEPO-Sanctioned Facebook Page Read below about the use of the new SEPO-Sanctioned Facebook page. Click on the Facebook ICON to be taken to the page. Sent 2023-03-22 : SEPO-Sanctioned Facebook Page is now up and running - At the request of SEPO Board President, Share Nelson, I have created a SEPO-sanctioned Facebook (FB) page for the Sunshine community. ​ Sunshine Country Club Estates Official Group It is 'private' to residents. In order to post, you will need to join the "Sunshine Country Club Estates Official Group" or be invited to join by one of the current members. ​ Any resident and all Sunshine Clubs/Groups can post announcements themselves or find a friend to help post them. I am also available to help anyone who has issues with or questions about posting. ​ There are already lots of super posts out there. ​ - Pam Adams Sent 2023-03-22: SEPO Communications & the New SEPO-sanctioned FB Group - I want to personally thank Pam Adams for getting the SEPO-sanctioned Facebook (FB) Group up and running (so I didn't have to worry about doing it - HA) !!! And she is right, there are lots of great pictures and information out there already. Hopefully, this will provide a spot for those of you who are wanting to get the word out about things outside of the Sunshine borders, that are non-SEPO Club/Group related. A couple of things; although I would be overjoyed if this FB page would mean I no longer needed to do SEPO Communications, that is not the case. All residents are not on Facebook and those who aren't, won't see these postings. Non-Sunshine residents won't be able to join the new FB group and, therefore, they won't see the postings either. The original intent of the Sunshine website, above and beyond keeping residents informed, was to entice potential buyers to come check us out and possibly buy in Sunshine. If you want the entire current community to be kept up-to-date about what's going on here in Sunshine AND also entice potential buyers, you will need to continue utilizing the SEPO Communication processes - emails, website updates and (during the winter seasons) the newsletter. Thanks again to Pam Adams. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications, 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Print This Document POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS March 13, 2023 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of March 13, 2023.) AUTHORITY for these policies and rules is contained in Section 2.1 and Section 8.1 of the Covenants and Section 4.01 of the Bylaws which provide that the affairs of Sunshine Country Club Estates shall be managed by its Board of Directors and that the Board shall have the responsibility and authority to prescribe rules and regulations covering the use of the common areas, streets, utilities and any other portions of the properties. The Sunshine Estates Property Owners Association does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status, in any of its activities or operations. As a senior community, we specifically reaffirm our policy of nondiscrimination and welcome any and all new property owners and residents in the future on this same basis. SENIOR CITIZEN PROOF OF AGE Pursuant to SEPO Covenants, Article VI, Sec. 6.1 anyone planning to reside in any property located within the subdivision must provide proof of age that will be kept on file in the business office of SEPO. ​ RESALE CERTIFICATES To comply with Texas Property Code, Sec. 207, because we are a Subdivision subject to mandatory membership in a Property Owners’ Association, we require that any owner selling his residence must provide a resale certificate to the buyer prior to closing. This must be done whether by sale through a realtor, or a private sale between individuals. This will be provided by SEPO not later than ten days following a request for same at a cost of $250. The resale certificate will provide, in part, the following information: Financial condition of the association, any unpaid amounts due the association on the property, any known violations of noncompliance for the property of the rules (Covenants) of the association. COMMON AREA The term ‘Common Area’ refers to all real property contained in Sunshine Country Club Estates, Units 1, 2, & 3 other than numbered lots and includes the central area buildings and grounds, golf course, streets, RV storage area, maintenance area, woodshop and all other property deeded to SEPO. IMMEDIATE FAMILY The Immediate Family is defined as the lot owners’: mother, father, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and the spouse of any of the preceding persons. USE OF COMMON AREA Guests other than immediate family shall pay green fees for golfing. Only owners, their guests, and their employees shall have access to the storage area. Only owners and SEPO employees shall have access to the maintenance area. Only owners and their guests shall have use of the tennis courts, pickle ball courts, shuffleboard courts, pool, and hot tub. Persons in charge of scheduled events in the Lounge, Retzlaff Hall or in any other common building shall determine if they wish to invite persons other than owners to attend their function. Private Parties – a. Persons holding private parties or other events shall determine if they invite persons other than owners to attend their function. b. Any one household may not reserve the ‘same’ Common Facilities, i.e., Retzlaff Hall or the Pavilion, for private parties, on consecutive days, consecutive weekdays, or consecutive weekends during any one month. This restriction mitigates the potential for a few persons to reserve our Common Facilities for extended periods. c. The Pool and Hot Tub are Common Facilities which can only be reserved for Board approved SEPO events. Streets shall be open to the public during the hours the front gate is open. Residents of ENCORE SUNSHINE RV PARK located in Harlingen, TX (hereinafter called ENCORE) shall be allowed to walk or bike on SCCE streets at all times. Bicycles and golf carts must use lights at night. Rollerblading, roller skating or skateboarding is NOT allowed. ENCORE residents wearing their badges may use the golf course during open hours by filling out a green fee tag, displaying it on their bag and depositing the correct green fees in the mailbox used for collection located at Number One tee. All outdated green fee tags must be removed from their golf bag. Use of the golf course by ENCORE residents will be reviewed at least annually by the Board of Directors and will be restricted or eliminated if the Board finds the course is overcrowded or such restriction is needed for any other reason. Organizers of approved golf tournaments shall be allowed to invite persons other than owners to enter and play golf in tournaments subject to paying the appropriate green fees. In the event an Owner is the single owner/occupant of a home, then he or she is allowed to invite one guest to accompany him or her in the use of the common facilities at any time. ON-STREET PARKING A. Streets defined: Any and all streets, right-of-way, or thoroughfares platted as part of SCCE. 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. 6.4 of the Covenants, there is to be no overnight (from midnight to 6 AM) parking of vehicles on the streets. When parking a vehicle overnight alongside a street, it must be parked in a way that the tires are not resting on the asphalt/blacktop of the street. However, the tires may rest upon the gutter along the street. An exception to this overnight parking rule is that RVs and Cargo Trailers 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 non-resident 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. No one under the age of 16 years shall be allowed to operate a golf cart or motorized vehicle of any type, unless accompanied by a resident, anywhere on SCCE property. GUESTS ​ An incidental guest is defined as not being a member of your immediate family and who resides within a 50 mile radius. Guests who wish to play golf must be accompanied by the host resident and no more than three (3) guests may play with the resident. Such incidental guest is limited to no more than two occasions per year of use of the common facilities. Private party guests in Retzlaff Hall or the Lounge, Sunburst and the Pavilion are excluded from this rule. Greens fees are set forth under GOLF. A temporary guest is defined as not being a member of your immediate family and who resides outside of a 50 mile radius. Such temporary guest includes those staying with the owner in his home or elsewhere while visiting. If the guest is staying outside the resident’s home, the resident must accompany the guest while playing. This temporary guest is limited to use of the common facilities for no more than thirty consecutive days per year. Greens fees are set forth under GOLF. A badge is no longer required for in-house overnight guests who are entitled to use all facilities in the common area. All children under age 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. If your in-house guest wishes to play golf you must obtain a yellow tag which must be displayed on the golf bag. The tag must be returned to the SEPO office. If an owner wishes to pay for their house golf guest they may do so by keeping track of the number of times their guest plays and pay the proper amount after the guest leaves. RENTERS Residents who own a home at Sunshine Estates and rent out their house must instruct the renters to come to the office and fill out the appropriate renter’s forms. Forms will include verification of over 55 years of age and the Renter’s Emergency information form. They must also sign a waiver form that they have received the Bylaws, Covenants and Policies & Procedures and have read them and agree to abide by same. Homeowners are responsible for providing copies of the Bylaws, Covenants and Policies & Procedures to their renters. There are available on our Web site here ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/seporules ). ​ SUNSHINE CLUBS/GROUPS GUIDELINES Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. is a non-profit corporation. As such, all clubs, groups, or other organizations existing and approved by SEPO must also be strictly non-profit. To request the formation of a new Club/Group, the resident(s) should complete a SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea form available in the SEPO Office or on the Sunshine Web site ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/suggestion-complaint-idea ). To establish guidelines for groups wishing to form a Sunshine Club, the following is required: Membership must be open to only residents/renters. Invitation to non-residents/non-renters to participate in the Club must be approved by SEPO. If approved, residents/renters always have priority pertaining to club activities. This approval request must be made by completing a SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea form available in the SEPO Office or on the Sunshine Web site ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/suggestion-complaint-idea ). Immediate family of Residents/Renters are always welcome. Invitations to non-residents/non-renters must be made by a resident/renter to an individual. There can be no ‘blanket’ invitations from Club members, i.e., hanging a poster at an RV park to join the club or putting an invitation in a newspaper. Any non-resident/non-renters, other than immediate family, must be 55+. Guest speakers are not required to be approved by SEPO. Any money collected from resident/renter club members can only be used to cover the cost of equipment and supplies used during club activities. No profit can be made by anyone. Scheduling of “fundraising” events that will take place within Sunshine Country Club Estates for the purchase of the club’s equipment or supplies must be approved in advance by SEPO. The request process is defined on the Sunshine Web site ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/activity-mtg-request ). The request form is available there and in the SEPO Office. Any bank accounts established for the club cannot be in the name of Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. and must be in non-interest-bearing accounts. PETS Pets are allowed as long as they do not become a nuisance. All pets must be kept on a leash except when located on the owner’s lot or within the SEPO designated dog parks (which are the north side of Texas Avenue and the fenced area within the storage area built for that purpose). At no time can pets be allowed to enter other people’s property without their permission. Owners are responsible for cleanup or damage caused by their pets. Never place cleanup (poop) bags into another resident’s garbage can without permission. Pets are never allowed on the golf course, in any SEPO buildings or in the Pool/Pavilion area. Pets that are fostered (given temporary shelter and not owned) shall be counted as part of the two pets allowed at any one time (Section 6.10 of the Covenants). Owners in violation of any of these provisions may be subject to fine or penalty. ​ PROPERTY AND YARD MAINTENANCE It is the responsibility of all property owners to see that their property and yard are maintained, mowed, and trimmed AT ALL TIMES. If it becomes necessary for SEPO to care for an owner’s property at any time, a service fee of $50.00 for mowing and $75.00 for weed removal of non-grass yards will be made each time such services are performed. There will be a service fee of $75.00 per incident to pick up fruit that has fallen from your fruit tree onto any Owner’s property or the street. Initial notification to owner must be attempted via phone call from the SEPO office. Whether communication is completed or not, a written notice will follow on that same date referencing the aforesaid phone call or attempt thereof and the issue that needs to be addressed. This written notice may be handed to the owner of the premises or sent via e-mail or regular mail, or by posting the notice on or near the front door of the resident’s home at the property location. Owners will be given seven (7) days from the date of said phone call and notice to bring the premises into compliance before the SEPO services are scheduled. All owners must furnish SEPO office personnel with up-to-date information as to who is responsible for their property during the owner’s absence. It is a violation of SEPO rules to throw vegetation or refuse into the streets. All owners desiring to extend their ground care to walkways, utilizing any type of trim enhancement, must have permission from the SEPO Board. The property owners will be asked to sign a release stating if it becomes necessary to use this area with heavy equipment and the two feet of property they are maintaining becomes damaged, they are aware this is SEPO property and there will be no recourse for any damage that may have occurred. No placement of any type of enhancement on the golf course area (flagpole, bird house, tree, shrub, flower, etc.) is allowed without approval of the SEPO Board. In order to control water pressure for the golf course, owners are prohibited from watering their own yards using Resaca water between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Noncompliance may result in the capping off of the Resaca water to their property. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL Owners wishing to make additions or any outside improvements/changes to their property must complete a proposal form obtained at the SEPO office to receive permission from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and may not commence work until the necessary ACC approval has been obtained. Owners who proceed without ACC approval are subject to imposition of the “Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule” and legal intervention as identified in these SEPO Rules, (adopted August 31, 2021). See document at this link: (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-rulesregs-fees ) In the event of noncompliance with the foregoing paragraphs the Architectural Control Committee shall report such conduct to the SEPO Board who will in turn issue a STOP WORK ORDER until approval is obtained from the ACC. In the event work continues, then the SEPO Board may impose FEEs in the amounts defined in the Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule (linked to above). If the fees are not collected, a lien may be placed upon the owner’s property. You may not expand upon or change that work which has been approved without submitting a new plan. As to fences, Exhibit B of the Covenants states in paragraph 16, “no fence, wall or hedge shall be built or maintained nearer than ten (10) feet to the front curb line of any lot, or side curb line on corner lots. An exception shall be retaining walls of not over twelve inches above the ground.” Paragraph l7 states, “No fence, wall or hedge or shrub planting which obstructs sight lines shall be placed or permitted on corner lots.” Paragraph 18 states, “All fences shall be approved prior to construction.” Paragraph 19 states, in part, “No lot owner shall impair any easement. No fences, walls or structural improvements shall be built or constructed on any easement.” For clarification, our lots have a ten foot utility easement from the lot line across the front and a five foot utility easement from the lot line across the back. That in itself declares no fences will be allowed within the five foot rear lot easement adjacent to the golf course. Owners are allowed to erect a barrier for golf ball protection. They must be approved by the ACC. Protective measures for golf balls can include a type of netting or other material but cannot be intrusive on neighbors. All Fences and Barriers must be approved by The ACC prior to installation. 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. ​ GOLF COURSE The golf course may NOT be reserved for private parties. It may only be reserved for SEPO events, with SEPO Board approval. Sunshine Country Club Estates’ guests (not qualifying as immediate family members of owners) as well as ENCORE residents are required to pay green fees before starting play. ENCORE residents must wear their RV name badges and display the green fee tag on their golf bag. All golfers are required to have their own clubs and bag or other appropriate carrier. Foursomes are suggested when the golf course is busy except during league play. More than five should never play at one time. Play is required to start at the number one tee at all times from October 1st through April 30th. However, persons may join players already in progress as long as it is agreeable to those players and does not make more than a foursome. Use of a tee is required at all times when teeing off. Practice is not allowed on any part of the golf course except on the putting green by number one tee box. Keep riding carts on cart paths when teeing off and 20 feet from greens when possible and practical. Replace divots on tee boxes and fairways. Repair ball marks on greens. Do not trespass upon owner’s property at any time except to retrieve straying golf balls. Never hit the ball out of an owner’s yard. Do not rake for balls during active play. Everyone is required to wear appropriate clothing including shirts at all times on the golf course. No bicycles or motor scooters are allowed on the golf course. Anyone wishing to use a riding golf cart to play golf may do so by paying an annual Golf Course Improvement fee. A sticker must be purchased each year and placed in plain view on the windshield of the cart. All Golf Course Improvement Fees collected shall be used for the construction/continued maintenance and repair of: future/existing concrete golf cart pathways/trails, water features on the golf course, including, but not limited to, masonry walls of the golf course ponds and aeration pumps/fountains, water irrigation and pond lighting improvements. All of these improvements shall be located within the limits of the golf course. When the golf course is closed because of excessive rain accumulation or for maintenance procedures, signs will be posted in front of the Office and at the number one tee box. At times when the course does remain open there may be posted restrictions on the use of riding golf carts even though walkers are permitted. If in question, you should check the office area before proceeding to the first hole to play, in the event you are not starting on the number one tee in league play. The golf green fee for a temporary guest as defined under GUESTS is $2.00 to play in scramble for nine holes, which includes tournaments and guest days. The green fee for a temporary guest to play nine holes is $5.00. These fees are paid at the office. The golf green fee for an incidental guest as defined under GUESTS is $10.00 for nine holes and $15.00 for eighteen holes. This same fee will apply to residents of ENCORE. You may only enter or exit the golf course by means of a cart path, never from your backyard or a neighbor’s back yard. There are cart paths leading from each street to enter and exit the course. The course is for playing golf. It is not a shortcut from one street to another. The SEPO golf course is restricted during Men’s and Women’s Golf League play as follows: During the months from April 1 thru September 30 the SEPO golf course is restricted for: Tuesday Men’s League play from 8:30 to 10 AM. Wednesday Women’s League play from 8:30 to 10 AM. During the months from October 1 through March 31 the SEPO golf course is restricted for: Tuesday Men’s League play from 8 AM to Noon. Wednesday Women’s League play from 9 AM to Noon. If you are not participating in the Men’s or Women’s scheduled Golf League play, you must wait until the entire League play is completed before gathering to play. Golfers who wish to play ‘after League play has completed’ are requested not to stage at Hole #1, as this has shown to prevent League players from using the cart paths to advance on the course. Non-League golfers should gather on Michigan Avenue, away from the cart path, in anticipation of League play completion, in order to reduce congestion on Hole #1 tee box “Feeding ducks on the golf course is prohibited.” Per the TX Parks & Wildlife, it is an offense to feed or offer any wildlife or exotic wildlife unsecured in a manner that makes food available to wildlife or exotic wildlife unless specifically authorized. The feeding of birds can be permitted using feeders that contain food in a specific area. TENNIS COURT, PICKLEBALL AND SHUFFLEBOARD Treatment of courts: Proper footwear is to be worn at all times. Shoes with abrasive soles of any kind and shoes with black soles should not be worn on the courts. Shufflers should walk on the concrete area between the courts when changing ends. Do not use the Courts as a short cut. The green surface is a very specialized cover and may be damaged just by walking. Any activity other than tennis and pickleball on the tennis court and shuffling on the shuffleboard lanes is forbidden. These areas may be reserved for private parties using the same method as the Lounge and Retzlaff Hall, but all rules must be observed as set forth above. ​ 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. These areas may NOT be reserved for private parties. They may only be reserved for SEPO events, with SEPO Board approval. RULES AND PROCEDURES POSTED ON THE LARGE SIGN IN THE POOL AREA ARE ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES. LOUNGE AND RETZLAFF HALL Reservations for use of either space will be made through the SEPO office. No fee will be charged for private parties if no supplies are used. However, you are responsible for turning off lights, fans, air conditioning and P/A systems, so make arrangements for getting help. Only 206 seated people are allowed in Retzlaff Hall at one time in compliance with the Harlingen Fire Code. A limited number of older brown tables are available for loan. No white tables may be borrowed. The white chairs may be borrowed at a cost of $1.00 each and must be signed out from the office in advance and returned in 48 hours. Ask at the office for information. Tables will be delivered and picked up by SEPO employees. There is a $2.00 charge per table, a two table limit and a two day table use. The following three areas are all located within the building adjacent to the postal area. POOL ROOM. Guests under age 16 years must be accompanied by a resident adult when using the Pool Room. Care and consideration of others should be taken when utilizing the Pool Room and equipment. EXERCISE ROOM. Guests under age 16 years must be accompanied by a resident adult when using the Exercise Room. The equipment located in this area must be utilized in the manner for which it was intended. Residents are responsible for themselves and should know their limits to avoid injuries. CARD AND ACTIVITIES ROOM. Scheduled card games and other activities occur in this room. Other than weekly scheduled activities, the room may be reserved by contacting the SEPO office. PAVILION This area is designed to provide a covered space extending beyond the pool for entertaining and lounging and will include storage. It may be reserved for private parties using the same method as the Lounge and Retzlaff Hall. ​ MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM This room is located between the Pavilion and the Fitness Room and can be used for multiple purposes including to store mail packages too big to fit in your mailbox. This room is locked at all times with a keypad lock. If you would like to reserve this room you need to follow the normal Activity Request process. ​ STORAGE AREA The storage area is a gated area with the gate operated by the same opener that will open the front entrance gate. Deposit all brush, clippings, weeds, etc. on the northeast side of the storage area in either the spot marked City of Harlingen or City of Combes, depending on where you live. These cities will pick up this debris periodically. They will not pick up any other items such as appliances and pieces of building material. Do not pull brush across the streets or across the marked areas for RV parking. All RVs, trailers and storage shed spaces must be assigned from the office. Prices vary according to the lot size. All lots are rented on an annual basis and the rent on your designated lot including those with storage buildings must be paid in full by January 20th each year. Inquire in the office regarding space availability and prices. In the event a certain section of the Storage Area becomes filled and there are residents that desire to rent a space in that area, then a list will commence for the opportunity to rent the first available space. Any resident desiring to rent a space in an area that is currently filled must go to the SEPO office and register. In the event a space becomes available the first person whose name is on that list will be notified and given the opportunity to rent the space. The SEPO office must receive rental for the space within fifteen (15) days of notification. If he declines or fails to pay rent when due, the SEPO office will call upon the next name on the list. Some of the materials and properties stored within the SEPO Storage Lot shed area, which is located north of W Iowa, Ave are sand for our golf course bunkers, rocks, lumber used to create forms for our golf cart pathways and other stone and brick materials. These items are all SEPO property used by the Board Director in charge of the golf course to operate and maintain our Par 3 nine-hole golf course. These materials located here are not available for use by SEPO residents at their home. They are owned by SEPO and should not be removed. STORAGE AREA BUILDINGS ​ All storage area buildings and location thereof must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Storage buildings may be no larger than 10’ x 10’ and sidewalls a maximum height of eight (8) feet and from the skid deck to the peak must be no more than 12’. They must have a gable roof with 5 on 12 pitches, painted or color fast sheet metal sidewalls, a sheet metal or asphalt single roof, wood floor on skids, 2” x 4” frame. Color must be earth tones of tan, brown or gray (Chaparral or Morgan Style Prefabs are acceptable). There must be at least two tie downs on opposite corners of the skids of driven reinforcing steel rod or screw type 36” in length. Buildings must be at least five feet from the rear line and there must be sufficient walk space between the buildings pursuant to the Covenants and placed only on those lots designated for storage buildings. All storage buildings placed anywhere in the storage area are required to be tied down with Hurricane ties. Gasoline or other flammable materials must be stored only in containers approved for such storage. All boats, utility trailers, camper tops, and anything that might blow away must be tied down and no loose material is to be left outside in the storage area. Anything left loose or not tied down will be removed. Proof of liability insurance on all storage buildings is required. Negotiations for any structure existing on a lot that is changing renters must be between the previous renter and the new renter. In the event a previous renter vacates a lot and abandons the structure, it will become the responsibility of the new renter to demolish or maintain and insure the structure. WOODWORKER'S SHOP All residents of SCCE are entitled to the use of the Woodworkers’ Shop and membership in the Woodworkers’ Club. Residents may have use of the shop only when a qualified monitor is present. Prior to the use of the Woodworkers’ Shop a resident must read and accept by signing the Rules and Regulations of the Woodworkers’ Shop. Entering and using the Woodworkers’ shop when another person is not present is strictly prohibited. GAZEBO All residents are entitled to use the gazebo located on Texas Avenue when it has not been reserved using the same method as the Lounge and Retzlaff Hall. Contact the SEPO office for scheduled activities and availability. SMOKING REGULATIONS All of the buildings of the Common Area are declared to be smoke free as well as the area contained within the walls, gates and fences surrounding the Pool and Pavilion. Smoking will be allowed on the Golf Course but no cigarette butts may be discarded on the grounds. Consideration should be given to nonsmokers if riding in the same golf cart. Extinguished cigarette butts may be placed in the cup holders used for broken tees. ​ POLICY ON NEPOTISM SEPO shall not employ, either part of full time, a close relative of an existing employee or member of the board of directors. Close relative includes spouse, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin. ​ DONATIONS TO SEPO When an individual, committee or organization purchases “something” for SEPO, then ownership becomes SEPO’s unless explicitly noted otherwise. Once accepted by SEPO (either explicitly or implicitly), future maintenance, usage, replacement or removal will be SEPO’s responsibility and expense. If SEPO has ownership, the board will have sole discretion for its usage and whether replacement or removal is in SEPO interest at that time. There is no guarantee of replacement. If ownership remains with the donor, then future maintenance, usage, replacement and removal will be the owner’s responsibility and expense, however, SEPO may request its removal at any time for any reason or no reason. ​ FISCAL POLICIES All checks should be signed by the Treasurer unless the Treasurer is unavailable. If that occurs, the next available persons, in the following sequential order shall be sought out to sign requested check(s): President, 1st VP, then 2nd VP. Invoice related payments will normally be issued only once a week on Fridays. In the case of a COD or an emergency, accommodations will be made to issue payment. Ideally this needs to be coordinated with the Treasurer. Invoices and timecards must be approved by a Board Member. Credit card charges must have a receipt. Board Members should not, under normal circumstances, use their personal funds and later seek to be reimbursed by SEPO. Only in emergencies should this occur. All backup documentation should be reviewed by the check signer prior to signing checks. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS OR RETIRED SEPO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY When SEPO Equipment or Property is no longer required by SEPO, in order to give everyone a fair chance to procure it, if they wish, we will use the process defined as follows: The community will be informed via Community E-mail and physical posting that an item is available for inspection at a ‘specified location’ until a ‘specified Day, Date and Time’. Anyone can send an e-mail (or handwritten bid with a legible signature) to a ‘designated person’ with the amount they are offering by a ‘specified Day, Date and Time’. The ‘designated person’ receiving the bids is not eligible to submit a bid. On a ‘specified Day, Date and Time’ the ‘designated person’ will look at the offers and announce the name of the purchaser to the community via e-mail and physical posting. Concerning any item that fails to receive a bid, the Board will vote on how to dispose of it. Back to Top

NOTE - Items in Blue are being verified. Please send any updates you know of to: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com Clubs & Committees (2018-2019) Additional Details BIBLE STUDY (Men): Contact: Meets: 1st Thursday Details: ??? BIBLE STUDY (Women): Contact: ?? Meets: Tuesday & Friday @ 10 am Jan to March Location ??? Details: ??? BIBLE STUDY (Women): Contact: ??? Meets: 1st Thursday ??? Location: ??? Details: ??? ​ BOOK CLUB: Contact: Meets: 1st Thursday Details: ??? CRAFTY CREATIONS CLUB: Contact: Heidi Dill (She will be your guide/instructor during each class.) Meets: Every four to six weeks throughout the Winter Season Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: This crafting club is open to anyone who wants to join in the fun. The club participants will be making something new every four to six weeks. Each Project: There is no obligation for anyone to attend any class other than the ones they are genuinely interested in. The number of classes offered for each project depends on the number of people showing interest. The number of class participates will be limited in order for Heidi to be able to provide everyone with the attention they require. Details of what you will be making will be posted in the various SEPO news sources prior to each project. When you sign up in the Library for each class you will need to: Provide Heidi with any details she needs in order to purchase all of the materials for you.​ Your choices, i.e. color, height of project etc., will be posted. Heidi anticipates you needing to pay at signup so she has the money to buy everyone's materials. Please help Heidi make this Club a success by coming out and joining in the fun.​ 😁 ​ KILLER BEE'S QUILTING: Contact: Jan Baethke Meets: Thursdays at 9 AM to noonish. Location: Retzlaff Hall LINE DANCING: Contact: Donna Myers Meets: 10 AM Monday Location: Retzlaff Hall MEMORIAL COMMITTEE (Gift and Memorial Fund): Contact: Irene Phillips (Chairman/Treasurer) Meets: As Needed Purpose: Per the SEPO By-Laws - Article VII, Section 7.05 - All funds accumulating in this fund shall be administered by a committee of five (5) members to be appointed by the Board of Directors. Each member shall serve for a term of three years with new members being appointed as vacancies occur. Duties of this committee include the keeping of detailed records of contributors including the names of those wishing to be remembered or in whose honor a contribution is made and the amount given. Although consideration will be given for a specific memorial item requested by a donor, the committee will not be restricted to that use taking into consideration the overall needs and appropriateness of particular memorials. The committee shall act as an advisory committee to the Board of Directors in the use of said funds from time to time. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Contact: Lenore Combs Meets: 3rd Monday of Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall NOTE: The Jan 2019 mtg is being moved to Jan 28 @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall​ Location: Retzlaff.Hall Purpose: Security and safety are part of our daily lives albeit not necessarily convenient. The SCCE Neighborhood Watch is a volunteer program and you are cordially invited to support it. There are no fees or dues - just asking for your time and talent for our projects. There is a complete description of our mission and projects posted on the NW bulletin board in the Library. Patrols can always use volunteers. Goals & Objectives: To assist with development and support of our NW To promote public awareness and increase resident participation in crime prevention To contribute to crime prevention practice and build a stronger Sunshine community To promote community cohesion and increase confidence in local policing To act as a forum - coordinate resources and partner with local Law Enforcement Agencies The CERT Team - Community Emergency Response Team: Volunteers trained in accordance with the Harlingen Fire Department "to hold down the fort until professional help arrives". We formed after Hurricane Dolly in 2008. We hold our annual Disaster Preparedness meeting each April. Everyone invited. The volunteer Harlingen CERT Team meets monthly at Station 8. Many of us also are members in the Citizens Police Academy Alumni and meet with HPD monthly. Sgt. Michael Brooks and Officer Alicia Garcia are CPA liaisons and meet frequently with our NW.​ ​ SUNSHINE BIRDING & NATURE CLUB: Contact: Jean Burgoine Meets: 1st Monday each Month @ 7 PM Location: Library Details: Do you have an interest in nature (expertise not required)? The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club is open to all residents in the community. We will be hosting a community wide pot luck on January 7th with a program. Later in the spring we will have a field trip related to the program. Last year we had a speaker from the Turtle Rehab Center on South Padre followed by a trip to the Turtle Center and National Birding Center. Occasionally, a birding walk through our community is hosted by someone with expertise in identifying birds. We, also have an interest in the area along Texas Avenue. Have you noticed the plant and tree identification signs? TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: COMPLETE Contact: Debbie Robins Meets: Meetings were held as needed. Purpose: To learn how the current technology (microphones etc) work in the hall. To determine how to improve current and also incorporate 'entertainment' technology (such as a big screen TV) to be used in Retzlaff Hall & the Pavilion​. SUNSHINE VIDEO COMMITTEE: Contact: Lassey Dahlstrom Meets: As Needed Details: This committee is working to create a video of 'Life at Sunshine'. Upon completion, a short version will be available on this Web site. They are also hoping to have a showing of a longer version to all interested residents at Retzlaff Hall. Sunshine Video Committee Update (12-14-18): Good afternoon! It is so exciting how Sunshine committees and residents are always busy finding ways to enhance or improve our community! With that said, The Sunshine Video committee is in the beginning stages of working on Lassey Dahlstrom’s brain child - our very own community advertisement! You may notice at events or parties that one of our volunteer video persons may be recording. If for any reason you do not want to be in the video, please let the video person know and we will certainly respect your wishes! At our planned parties, i.e. Women’s Club events, there will be an announcement about the video(s) being taken, so you can let us know if it is indeed something you prefer not to participate in. Otherwise, please feel free to share your enthusiasm!! Irene Phillips, who you may have noticed is an avid photographer, has agreed to take care of many of the planned videos. We also have others on our committee who will be assisting. Your cooperation and enjoyment of the production will be greatly appreciated, and we will have such a wonderful memory video! We would also like to invite you to submit any videos or still pictures that you think are exceptionally fun or interesting! They do not have to be recent as long as they are of good quality and, of course, of Sunshine people and/or activities. For instance, we know the cameras were out in full force at the Leslie Blassing concert/dance. The Video Committee will be gathering these videos and pictures and will then get to work on splicing, editing, etc.! The committee plan is for the end production to contain snippets of different activities and fun we have here at Sunshine; perhaps 15 to 30 seconds of different events, along with some still pictures. Stayed tuned for an announcement of when and where you will be able to view this marvelous production. But don’t hold your breath on the announcement, because this may take a few months to create. Please send any video/picture submissions to sunshinevideo88@aol.com . WOODWORKERS; Contact: Suzie Sawyer or stop by the shop. Meets: Business meetings are held 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month @ 1 PM Location: Woodshop. Hours: Woodshop is open for use Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM to noon AND 1 PM to 4 PM as long as a 'monitor' is available. Details: 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. Click here for pictures of the shop. Members can work with power equipment after attending a Safety and Information class. Every 1st Wed of the month is shop cleanup @ 8 am. Seasonal Activity: The Woodworkers sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner every winter for the residents. All proceeds are utilized for equipment, supplies etc in the Woodshop. ​WOMEN'S CLUB: Contact: Eileen Anderson (President) Meets: 3rd Friday of Month (Oct-Mar) @ 9 AM. Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: All Female Sunshine Residents are automatically a member. Women's Club Standing Committees: Purchasing Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Newsletter Librarian Memorial - Karen Basse Historian Summer Potlucks New Homeowner’s Orientation New Homeowner’s Photos ​ Back to Top

Clubs & Committees (Summer 2020) Additional Details INFORMATION (May 14, 2020) CLUB: Birding & Nature ​ Sent 2020-05-14: Nesting Killdeer - A Killdeer is nesting on lot #111 in the Storage area. In order to make her more visible to those driving in the area, I have placed a ring of red rocks around the nest. Her young will be adorable, so I hope you will join in helping to protect her. See pictures below. Debi Warner ​ ************************* COMPLETE (Apr 13, 2020) CLUB: Killer Bees Quiting ​ Sent 2020-04-16: Quilt Show Pictures on Web site - I have uploaded pictures from this last Monday's Outdoor Quilt Show to the Web site. Thanks so much Debi Warner for providing them to me. I hope you all enjoy viewing the beautiful quilts that the ladies of your Sunshine Community had on display - especially those folks who were not here to see them up close and personal. ALL of the pictures are here under the Amenities: Quilting Tab - And just a TASTE of the display (with a link to ALL) is here under the Events: Pics & Videos from Events Tab - ENJOY !!! Beth Parrish (Web site Admin) ​ Sent 2020-04-14: Quilt Show Thank You - The Killer Bees would like to thank the residents of Sunshine Estates for making our quilt show yesterday so much fun! It was great to see so many out and about, but still social distancing. Thanks also for not touching the quilts! You all made it easy for us to do this show! Debi Warner for the Killer Bees PS: I have given photos to Beth to put on the Web site. She will let everyone know when they are out there. ​ Sent 2020-04-11: Quilt Show addendum - On Monday, April 13 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the Killer Bees will try to bring some cheer to Sunshine Estates. We will be having an outdoor, drive-by (walk-by, bicycle-by) Quilt Show. Addendum: I apologize for leaving off the following: 1941 W. Michigan - Marge Lehman 4129 N. Minnesota - Debbie Robins (in absentia, with help from Terry DeBackere) Debi Warner ​ Sent 2020-04-10: YOU'RE INVITED, Outdoor Quilt Show - On Monday, April 13 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the Killer Bees will try to bring some cheer to Sunshine Estates. We will be having an outdoor, drive-by (walk-by, bicycle-by) Quilt Show. Here is where you can view the quilts: Tennis Court Fence: Diane Hines, Linda Swonger, Diane Tewell, Mark and Debi Warner 1933 W. Montana - Marsha Santow 4168 N. Missouri - Mary Dronen 1905 W. Wisconsin - Glenda Wetherbee 1917 W. Wisconsin - Vicki Jones 4324 N. Kansas - Terry DeBackere 2033 W, Michigan - Jan Bathke 2021 W. Michigan - Diane Tewell Please keep in mind that this is for Estates residents only and please keep in mind social distancing. With the new Cameron County rules, face masks are needed if you are outdoors. Also, keeping safety in mind, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE QUILTS. Even if you have not registered with us, you are welcome to join us by hanging a quilt on your porch, etc. Questions? please text or email Debi Warner, debi.warner1129@att.net or 956-357-8999. ​ ************************* ​ Back To Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: September 2022 Sent 2022-09-28: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Oct 2022 - Here's your Oct 2022 Sunshine Newsletter. It is the first one of the 2022-2023 Winter Season. Thanks to everyone who contributed. You can view/print a copy of it directly from HERE or from the Web site . Valerie will be placing copies in the library area later today. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-28: NW Patrol during Brooks Garage Sale - I just talked to Lenore, and she is travelling and can't send this to her Neighborhood Watch (NW) distribution list so it's going out to everyone. On the days that Judy Brooks is having her garage sale (see below), Lenore is requesting extra coverage from the NW folks to ride around in your orange vests and keep the bad guys at bay. She thanks you all for doing this for our community. - Lenore Combs (by Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications) ​ Sent 2022-09-27: CORRECTION: Garage Sale - Please note the change to days below. GARAGE SALE 1904 W Michigan Dr Friday Sept 30, Saturday Oct 1st and Sunday Oct 2nd 8am til 5 pm Outdoor furniture, tools, misc. items, Home accessories,bicycles, dishes, kitchen supplies, garden equipment, JUDY BROOKS Sent 2022-09-27: Resident Death - I was informed by Linda Davis that Warren Clark passed away on 9/26. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2022-09-27: Storage Lot Practice Tee - Just wanted to give a shout out to Rocky for fixing the falling pipe covers on the roof of the practice tee. Also, a note from another resident suggested we re-cover some of the Practice Tee area concerning the "pipes", so there is a second layer of protection from balls coming back at you. We must have pretty strong golfers - maybe they will step up to help me out. I will need some specific detail on what to buy and the measurements and then volunteers to put it up, etc. Thanking all in advance for your swift response. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Director - Storage Lot ​ Sent 2022-09-24: CORRECTION - PLEASE REVIEW: SEPO 'Month at a Glance' Activities Calendar - ***** Please reply to this e-mail address. ***** Although my test e-mail looked fine, there appears to be some issues with attaching the calendar pages to the e-mail. So I have deleted them. Here is the direct link to all six months of the calendar. The following is from the 09-12-22 Board Meeting minutes. ********** Board Secretary, Beth Parrish, has revised the Activity/Meeting Request Process Document HERE slightly (and not the Request Form). The process changed after the March 2022 Board meeting specific to the SEPO Office being the first point of contact for all requests. The Board Secretary is consulted only if Valerie has a question. Beth reminded everyone that if you have activities and meetings coming up that you have not already submitted a request (and received approval for) you need to get those submitted now. Also, some of the previously approved requests are expiring and may need to be resubmitted. If you are unsure if you need to submit something, please contact the office. If you clicked on the "activity-mtg-request" link above you will have seen at the bottom of that page the 'Fun Times' icon. When you click on that icon you will see the SEPO Office calendar for this coming Winter Season (10-01-22 thru 03-31-23) in its new format; ‘month at a glance’ requested by some residents. Look in the top right-hand corner to see which month you are viewing. ​ I need two things from everyone. Resident input concerning the new format. Please verify the accuracy of the calendar events and submit corrections to the SEPO Office. Thanks in advance for helping out with this. Beth Parrish, SEPO Board & Communications Mgr ​ Sent 2022-09-04: REMINDER: Rock Painting Club, Sept 26, 1-3 pm - REMINDER TO SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB - NEXT ROCK PAINTING CLUB MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 2022.* WE PLAN TO DEMONSTRATE A VERY EXCITING ROCK PAINTING TECHNIQUE! HOPE TO SEE ALL ROCK PAINTERS MONDAY! Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-09-24: NEED: Volunteers for 2023 SEPO NOMINATING & ELECTION Committees - The Board is currently looking for volunteers for both the Nominating and Election Committees. Several residents in our community have previously served on one or both of these committees. The Board is confident they will either volunteer again, or be available to assist this year's committee members with any questions / issues they may have. Nominating Committee: Primary Duties - After determining how many open positions are available for next year’s SEPO Board, the goal of the Nominating Committee is to identify and vet qualified candidates for these open positions. We need a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The plan is to have committee process documents / manuals available in the next couple of weeks to assist each committee. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions right now, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The Board looks forward to working with the committee volunteers and thanks you in advance for your assistance and supporting this wonderful community. - SEPO BOARD ​ Sent 2022-09-24: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, September 12, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from (along with the Agenda with attachments for) the September 12, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular), can be found HERE . The minutes can be viewed/printed directly from HERE . The agenda can be viewed/printed directly from HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-23: UPDATE: Former Resident Passing - Former Resident, Quilter and Friend Esther Schmidt passed away Monday morning, September 19, 2022 in Minnesota. Her obituary can be seen at Wing-Bain Mortuary in Granite Falls, MN. (https://www.wingbain.com/obituaries/Esther-Schmidt-4/#!/TributeWall ) - Audrey Just ​ Sent 2022-09-23: Resident Passing - Current resident, Joy Cossins, has passed away. - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager ​ Sent 2022-09-23: Resident Passing - Debi Warner Passed away Tues 09/20/2022. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager ​ Sent 2022-09-23: WC: Shrimp boil - The first women’s club activity this year is a shrimp boil on October 22nd. It looks like we will be able to keep the cost at $10 per person! There will be shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes and desserts. The shrimp is cooked separately so those with allergies may safely eat the rest of the food. Signup will be virtually in the library. A quick review of virtual signups: There is a flowery lock box in the library. It will have envelopes on it that are stamped so you can fill in your name and submit either cash or a check made out to SCCE Womens Club. A list will be compiled with names of paid residents and as you enter your name will be checked off at the door. There is a limit of 160 tickets and no tickets will be sold at the door. Watch the SEPO e-news for more details! Hope to see you there! - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-09-23: Garage Sale - See e-mail sent on 2022-09-27 for updated information. ​ Sent 2022-09-22: FINAL REMINDER: OCT 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Sep 24, 2022 - Hi All - I am indeed still on vacation but had this e-mail queued to send overnight on the 22nd. So here goes. This is your final reminder that Sunshine Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Oct 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Sep 24, at the latest. Look further down on this page to view previous e-mails sent on this topic for those of you who haven't submitted anything yet. I have received lots of great articles but there are still a few clubs, golfing events etc. I haven't heard from. A listing of our various clubs and activities can be found HERE . NOTE: Golf events are listed HERE . This is your chance to 'get the word out' about all of the fun times you have to offer. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . If you do not get a 'Received For Newsletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com within 36 hrs of sending your article, please contact me via phone call or text at the number below. Please call with questions. A big thanks to all of you for helping to make this the best Newsletter ever. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-19: Vacation Plans: SEPO E-News E-Mail & SEPO Newsletter Mgr - I will not be available to send SEPO E-News E-Mails all day this coming Wed (09-20) and Thu (09-21) and most of Fri (09-23). If you have something you had planned to send to the community during that timeframe, please get it to me now. Also, I still need someone to volunteer to send SEPO e-mails for me from Nov 11 thru Nov 20. Otherwise, no e-mails will get sent during that timeframe. Please continue to send in your Newsletter articles to seponewsletter@gmail.com . I will reply to you concerning my receipt of them next Sat or Sun. Thx. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager (E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com ) SEPO Newsletter Mgr (E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com ) 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-16: NEWSLETTER: Where to find previous articles to use as examples - I'm realizing I probably should have added the following to the Newsletter reminder that went out overnight (below). If you are new to creating a Sunshine Newsletter article, there are four years of examples on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Probably steer clear of the 'covid' timeframe, as those articles were very sparse. If you still need some assistance, look who composed previous articles for the area you are wanting to report about and reach out to them. Hope this helps. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-09-16: REMINDER: OCT 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Sep 24, 2022 - Here's the first reminder that Newsletters articles are due by the 24th of this month. My schedule is going to be 'SUPER CRAZY' the rest of September. Sooooo, the sooner you get your articles to me, the better. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Oct 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Sep 24, at the latest. Please send much sooner if possible. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . If you do not get a 'Received For Newsletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com with 36 hrs of sending your article, please contact me via phone call or text at the number below. Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-15: Lost Golf Clubs - I lost a Big Bertha 7 Iron with Graphite Shaft, golf pride grips, probably on 7th Green. Please return to Lost and Found (in the Library) or to Mark Owen at 4224 N. Minnesota. Lost 3 Days ago... - Mark Owen ​ Sent 2022-09-15: Policies & Procedures: Updates from September 12, 2022 Board Mtg - At the September 12, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, the Board approved two updates to the SEPO Policies & Procedures . A section entitled "Resale Certificates" was added on page 1 to comply with Texas Property Code 207: RESALE CERTIFICATES To comply with Texas Property Code, Sec. 207, any owner selling his residence must provide a resale certificate to the buyer prior to closing. This must be done whether by sale through a realtor, or a private sale between individuals. This will be provided by SEPO not later than ten days following a request for same at a cost of $250. The resale certificate will provide, in part, the following information: Financial condition of the association, any unpaid amounts due the association on the property, any known violations of noncompliance for the property of the rules (Covenants) of the association. The "Property and Yard Maintenance" section, Item 1, was updated concerning the 'attempt' to make an initial phone call: PROPERTY AND YARD MAINTENANCE It is the responsibility of all property owners to see that their property and yard are maintained, mowed, and trimmed AT ALL TIMES. If it becomes necessary for SEPO to care for an owner’s property at any time, a service fee of $50.00 for mowing and $75.00 for weed removal of non-grass yards will be made each time such services are performed. There will be a service fee of $75.00 per incident to pick up fruit that has fallen from your fruit tree onto any Owner’s property or the street. Initially the SEPO Office must attempt to notify the owner via phone call. This will immediately be followed by a written notice from the SEPO Office that references the attempted or actual phone call and states the issue that needs to be addressed. This written notice may be handed to the owner of the premises or sent via e-mail or regular mail, or by posting the notice on or near the front door of the resident’s home at the property location. Owners will be given seven (7) days from the date of said phone call (attempted or completed) and the written notice to bring the premises into compliance before the SEPO services are scheduled. All owners must furnish SEPO office personnel with up-to-date information as to who is responsible for their property during the owner’s absence. Additional details pertaining to these updates will be in the written minutes from this meeting, which are currently in process. As stated in an earlier e-mail the video for that meeting is available now: https://1drv.ms/v/s!ArA0fRIwdohilftpzOo4KPA2D4K2tw?e=vrKghL The updated P&P document is now on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be accessed directly from HERE . SEPO Board Sent 2022-09-14: Letter to SEPO residents - First off from Beth Parrish (SEPO Communications Mgr): Please note the below was actually supposed to be sent on Sep 7, but it fell into an email black hole. Thanks for resending it to me Larry. From Larry Keller (SEPO Board Director): update on Texas ave - The front entrance area continues to look fantastic. Lalo, the Garden Club and many other volunteers have made the Texas ave area look better than ever. When you see Lalo be sure to thank him for his dedication to our community. Lalo will be pressure washing the concrete block wall on the south side of Texas ave very soon. The drainage ditch behind Minnesota has been cleaned out from Texas ave to the northern boundary by the storage lots. This was achieved with help from Alan Moore district 5 mgr, Joy Cossins, Caroline Cochran, Lassie Dahlstrom, Randy Davis and our SEPO staff. We have begun to trim some trees along the Minnessota ave tree line to avoid contact with the power lines. The front gate mechanism has had nearly all of the internal components replaced. A new lock was also installed to avoid tampering. We have had success the last few weeks with the gate operating properly. Continued issues with the gate will require we purchase a new opener. Additionally, the front gate cameras are fully operational. Many thanks to Valerie (SEPO Office Mgr) for her help on this issue. Sent 2022-09-14: Sunshine Meetings schedule - As we are rapidly approaching the 2022-2023 Winter season at Sunshine, I wanted to remind and/or let everyone know that the schedule of meetings, that I know of , are posted on the Web site here . In particular to those of you who are in charge of the various Sunshine Clubs etc, please review the meeting information carefully and send any updates to me at the contact info below. I am also missing some info, so please provide that to me. Questions etc, give me a yell. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-13: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) on September 12, 2022 - The video from the Sep 12, 2022 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE or directly from THIS LINK . I will be working on the written minutes from this meeting throughout this week, as my time permits. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-13: Former Resident Passing - Glenda Rose Ferguson-Moeller and her husband Marvin were SEPO residents until earlier this year. Her obituary can be found here: https://www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Glenda-Rose-Ferguson-Moeller?obId=25855357&fbclid=IwAR0wAHz5VF6MyIng4jC0hmKjjskXWN-IETEX9h48qeORDgaEVDjWfi2il1M - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-09-11: WC: Shrimp boil - The first Women’s Club event of the season is the shrimp boil on October 22. We will have shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage (and dessert). All four main items are served from roasters and the shrimp is cooked separately for those who have shrimp allergies. I would like to have a meeting of those willing to help next week to plan the event. Contact me text or call at (303)990-2730 if you would like to help and we will set up a meeting. After the meeting we will be better able to let the community know the particulars. Thanks in advance, Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-09-11: Women's Club: 2022-2023 Winter Activities - I know it's about time for lots of you to start thinking about heading back to Sunshine. And you're probably thinking about what you are going to pack for all of the fun you are planning to have at the Women's Club events this winter. I'm here to help you with that. Below is the list of fun activities we currently have planned. For some of the events, you may want to bring special clothing to really show your party spirit. And for those of you who spend most of the year at Sunshine, you need to dig into your closets to see what event-appropriate clothing you may have. Also, we are still in need of chairperson(s) for some of the events. If you would like to volunteer to Chair/Co-Chair OR be on one or more Committees, please signup on the activity poster(s) in the Library or contact me at my contact info below. I can't wait to get the parties started. Women's Club: Activities The 2022-2023 Winter Season Women's Club Activities approved by the SEPO Board last spring are listed below and on the Sunshine Web site (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/wc-acty-2022-2023). As details pertaining to these events become available they will be provided to you via SEPO e-news e-mails and also updated on the Web site. ​​ Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-22-22 Sat Shrimp Boil (Cathy Richmond) 11-11-21 Thu Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs) 11-24-22 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Vicky LeRoy Krueger) 12-10-22 Sat Craft & Bake Sale & Raffle (Terry DeBackere) 12-23-22 Fri Caroling (Pam Lacy) 12-25-22 Sun Christmas Dinner (Need Chairperson(s)) 12-25-22 Sun Drama Skit (Nancy Steele) 12-31-22 Sat NYE Party (Beth Parrish/Denise Utterback) 01-13-23 Fri New Homeowners' Party (Pam Davis/Lisa Perrier) 02-12-23 Sun Superbowl Party (Need Chairperson(s)) 02-14-23 Tue Bowtie Brunch (Pam Lacy) 02-23-23 Thu Taste of Sunshine & Cake Walk (Pam Davis/Vicky LeRoy Krueger) 03-18-23 Sat Comedy / Drama Play (Nancy Steele) 03-30-22 Thu Farewell: Hobo Party (Dee Novak/Robin Fleiner) Judy Stone Women’s Club Activities Director 715-813-0770 sjudy3302@gmail.com Sent 2022-09-09: Water shortage - We have been advised by the irrigation district that the water in the Resaca will be limited for the next week. This will affect the use of irrigation water throughout the estates. Please be aware of this and handle appropriately. Thank you for your understanding. - Randy Davis Director - Golf Course ​ Sent 2022-09-09: NEWSLETTER: New approach/info - I’m going to try something different for the Newsletter this first month of the 2022-2023 Winter season. We’ve had lots of new residents joining the community over the last 2-3 years. For a large portion of that time events/activities were curtailed due to Covid. We are now rolling full steam ahead to get back to normal – YAY. Let’s show everyone what’s available again. I’m thinking this first Newsletter would be a great opportunity for everyone who manages or participates in one of our clubs (like Women's Club or Rock Painting) or activities (like Golf) to ‘get the word out’ about them. I’m requesting that you provide the following types of information for this Newsletter: Club/Activity Name Contact Name(s) Is there a Board? Do you ‘meet’? If so, where and when? General Description. Some of this info has been provided for the Web site (but may be outdated) HERE & HERE . What else can be displayed on these pages? What additional pages do we need/want? This is a perfect opportunity: For you to review and become more familiar with the Web site For me to get the Web site updated with current and correct info. Remind the community of what a great place Sunshine is to live. As always: Please provide your articles to me – by September 24 at the latest the earlier the better When you have your article prepared, please submit it to seponewsletter@gmail.com . If you have any questions, issues, etc you can contact me at seponewsletter@gmail.com . Thank you all in advance for helping me get the word out and keeping the community informed. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-06: SEPO - August 2022 Financials - The August 2022 Financials are posted on the website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2022-09-06: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022 @ 1 PM - I am unable to embed the agenda for the 1 PM, September 12, 2022 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting in this email. However, It is available to view/print directly from this HERE and it is also posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . This morning Lenore will be posting a paper copy for viewing in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Email: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-05: UPDATE - Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys - There are times when a situation arises that requires someone to be able to access your residence using the ‘emergency’ keys you have provided to the SEPO office. The Board has developed “Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys” in order for someone other than the owner to gain entrance into your residence. These directions have been provided to the SEPO office and are currently in effect. ​ Information about this can be found on the Sunshine Web site: The exact page: HERE All SEPO 'Forms & Processes': HERE ​ If you have Web site questions/issues, please contact the SEPO Web site Admin (currently Beth Parrish). SEPO Board Sent 2022-09-04: Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys - There are times when a situation arises that requires someone to be able to access your residence using the ‘emergency’ keys you have provided to the SEPO office. The Board has developed “Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys” in order for someone other than the owner to gain entrance into your residence. These directions have been provided to the SEPO office and are currently in effect. - See HERE for the Directions and the Checkout/Checkin form. - Contact a Board member if you have questions. SEPO Board Sent 2022-09-01: SEPO Office: Upcoming days it will be closed - The SEPO office will be closed on the following upcoming days, in addition to the normal weekend closure: Mon (Labor Day): Sept 5 Tue & Wed: Sep 6 & 7 Fri: Sep 9 Mon: Sep 12 The office will be open on Thu, Sep 8. If you have an emergency on any of the days the office is closed, please contact one of the following SEPO Board members: Jean Burgoine, Randy Davis, Lenore Combs or Mark Owen. SEPO Board Back to Top

SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS ​ 2022 - 2023 SEPO 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 2022 - 2023: Contact information for your 2022 - 2023 Board members can be found in the Residents section of the Web site . Share Nelson (t erm expires Feb 2024) President Beth Parrish (term expires Feb 2023) Secretary Governing Documents (click HERE to view all) Mark Owen (term expires Feb 2024) Treasurer Randy Davis (term expires Feb 2024) Director of Golf Course - Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Jean Burgoine (term expires Feb 2023) 1st Vice President & Director of Common Area 1 - Offices & Lounge Pavilion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sunburst Building Larry Keller (term expires Feb 2023) Director of Common Area 2 - Texas Ave Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Lenore Combs (term expires Feb 2023) 2nd Vice President & Director of Common Area 3 - ​ Storage Lot & Woodshop Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court ******************** ​ Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2022 12 AM Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: 2022 SEPO Board Open Position has been filled Your 2022 SEPO Board is pleased to announce the open Director position has been filled. Share Nelson has been appointed, and has accepted, the position of your new Board President. SEPO Board ​ ******************** ​ Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2022 11:59 AM Subject: Results of 2022 SEPO Board Director Positions Election It was previously announced that Randy Davis, David Fleiner and Mark Owen were elected to fill the three open positions on the 2022 SEPO Board. Beth Parrish, Larry Keller, Jean Burgoine and Lenore Combs remained on the Board for their second year. After the Annual Shareholders meeting on February 15, 2022 was adjourned the new board convened their first ‘required’ meeting where elections were held to fill the Director positions for the 2022 Board. The Board was unable to finalize all positions at that meeting. Therefore, a Special Board meeting was held on February 21 to do so. The FINAL Board Director positions results from the February 21 Special Board meeting are as follows: ​ President: David Fleiner Secretary: Beth Parrish Treasurer: Mark Owen Golf Course: Randy Davis Common Area 1 & 1st Vice President: Jean Burgoine Common Area 2: Larry Keller Common Area 3 & 2nd Vice President: Lenore Combs Contact information for your 2022 Board members can be found in the Residents section of the Web site. You will be notified when the other pages on the Web site have been updated with the 2022 Board information. SEPO Board ******************** ​ Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2022,12:07 PM Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: 2022 SEPO Board ​ We wanted to make a short announcement concerning the results of the SEPO 2022 Board election. Randy Davis, David Fleiner and Mark Owen were elected to fill the three open positions. Beth Parrish, Larry Keller, Jean Burgoine and Lenore Combs remain on the Board for their second year. Mark Owen was on the 2021 Board and was re-elected to the 2022 Board. We want to give a huge 'thank you for all you did' to Lyn Swonger and Tony Tramel, who are exiting their Board positions. They both made great improvements within our community during their tenure on the Board. The 2022 Board did hold their first 'required' meeting on Feb 15 in order to elect/assign Director positions. However, partly due to not all Board members being present at that meeting, we were not able to finalize those assignments. We will inform the community as soon as this has been accomplished. SEPO BOARD Back to Top

Print This Document Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc. ​ RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NON-COMPLIANCE TO COVENANTS FEE SCHEDULE ​ (Below is the Original document dated September 1, 2021 which was filed with Cameron County, State of Texas) (As updates occur to this document, all previous copies are replaced by the update.) WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc., (SEPO/the "Association") finds that there is a need to establish orderly procedures and structure for the imposition of fees for non-compliance by a homeowner to the declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and all amendments thereto for Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc. (the "Declaration") and the Bylaws of Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc., (the "Bylaws"); and ​ WHEREAS, pursuant to Article II, Sections 2.1, of the COVENANTS, where the “DECLARANT or OWNERS ASSOCIATION shall be refer to SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES PROPERTY OWNEERS, INC,” and Section 8.1, where the DECLARANT, (acting through its Board of Directors), shall have responsibility and authorization to prescribe Rules and Regulations covering the use of the Common Areas, streets, utilities and any other portions of the properties and to collect fees and fix assessments, and not specifically reserved to the membership by the Declarant, Articles of Incorporation, or by other provisions of the Declaration, Articles of Incorporation or by other provisions of the Declarations of these Bylaws; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV Board of Directors, Section 4.01 of the Bylaws, “The affairs of the Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. shall be managed by its Board of Directors.” ​ WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Association for it to promulgate Rules and Regulations pertaining to fees and specifically establish a fee structure. ​ NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the following Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule are established for the imposition of fees in Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc., as follows: ​ I. NOTICE OF VIOLATION ​ For violations other than construction without Architectural Control Committee ("ACC") approval, the Board shall give an Owner written notice of the violation and opportunity to cure the violation before imposing a fee. The following notification procedure shall be followed: ​ A. First Notice: The Association shall notify the Owner of the violation by written letter sent by first class mail. The notice shall contain the following information: 1. A description of the violation and reference to the provision of the Declaration being violated, and the action that must be taken to cure the violation. ​ 2. A statement that the violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days from the date of the "First Notice." ​ B. Second Notice: After issuance of the "First Notice" and expiration of the fifteen (15) day compliance period, the Association shall notify the Owner, by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, if the violation described in the "First Notice" has not been resolved. The "Second Notice" shall contain the following information: ​ 1. A description of the violation and reference to the provision of the Declaration being violated, and the action that must be taken to cure the violation. 2. A statement that the violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days from the date of the "Second Notice" or a fee will be applied to the Owner's account. 3. The amount of the fee that will be assessed if the violation is not cured within the time allowed. 4. A statement that the Owner will be charged attorney's fees and costs incurred by the Association in enforcing the Declaration and/or abating the violation if the violation is not cured within thirty (30) days from the date of the "Second Notice." 5. A statement that the Owner may request a hearing before the Board of Directors by submitting a written request for the same to the Board within thirty (30) days of the Owner's receipt of the "Second Notice." C. Third Notice: After the issuance of the "Second Notice" and expiration of the compliance period, the Association shall notify the Owner by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, if the violation described in the "Second Notice" has not been resolved. The "Third Notice" shall contain the following information: 1. A description of the violation that is the basis for the fee and reference to the provision of the Declaration being violated, and the action that must be taken to cure the violation. ​ 2. A statement that the fee for non-compliance is being added to the Owner's account for not curing the violation within the specified period of time contained in the "Second Notice." ​ 3. A statement that there will be continuing fees in accordance with the "Fee Schedule" as each subsequent fifteen (15) day period elapses and the violation is not cured. ​ 4. A statement that there is no aggregate amount of the fees which may accrue for the same violation. Additionally, that if the matter is referred to legal counsel for further enforcement measures, all attorney's fees and costs incurred by the Association will be charged to the Owner's account in accordance with Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. ​ 5. A statement that the Owner may request a waiver of the fees by submitting a written request to the Board of Directors after the violation is cured. ​ 6. The amount of fees being assessed against the Owner. ​ II. HEARING ​ The Board shall follow the procedures stated in Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code in conducting a hearing. Within ten (10) days of the hearing before the Board of Directors, any documents relied upon by the Board as to the violation shall be provided to the homeowner, and failure to meet such deadline shall result in an automatic fifteen (15) day extension of the board hearing on the Homeowner’s appeal. ​ III. FEE SCHEDULE ​ The imposition of fees will be on the following basis: ​ A. First Violation: $100.00 imposed for each fifteen (15) day period that the same violation continues to exist until cured. ​ B. Addition but Separate Violations of the Same Restriction Within Six Months of Receipt of the “Second Notice": $200.00, which may be imposed every fifteen (15) days that the violation continues to exist until cured. C. Aggregate Limit: There is no limit to the aggregate limit amount of fees imposed for the same violation. IV. CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT ACC APPROVAL ​ A. Pursuant the Declarations, Architectural Control Committee ("ACC") approval, in writing, is required prior to commencing construction or demolition, or making any changes to the exterior design or appearance of any improvement on a lot in the Association. ​ B. Any construction of exterior home improvements, modification and/or additions including but not limited to fencing, sheds, barns or other outbuildings started prior to written approval by the The Association and/or ACC will incur an immediate $500.00 fee. Notice of the violation and fee will be sent as soon as the violation is discovered by the ACC or Board. ​ C. If said construction does not halt immediately upon receipt of violation and fee notice, an additional fee of $100.00 will be imposed every day until construction ceases. V. INFORMATION REGARDING FEES ​ A. Fees will be imposed in addition to and not in lieu of any other rights or remedies of the Association allowed by the Declaration or other Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board. ​ B. Fees are imposed against the Owner and are the obligation of the Owner of the property. ​ C. An Owner should notify the Board when a violation is cured. Upon verification, the violation will be deemed to no longer exist. Unless fees are waived by the Board, the Owner will remain liable for all fees imposed under these Rules and Regulations. If the fees are not paid on demand, the account may be referred to legal counsel for collection. The Owner shall be responsible for all attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with the enforcement of any provision of the Declaration and/or the Rules and Regulations in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. ​ IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of these Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Fees and Fee Structure is to provide a standard for the Association. Notwithstanding these Rules and Regulations, the Board may set fee amounts on a case-by-case basis, provided the fee is reasonable considering the nature, frequency, and effects of the violation. The Board may also establish a schedule of fees for certain types of violations. If circumstances warrant a variance from the Association's published Rules and Regulations, the Board will document the reasons for the variance in the minutes of its meeting. The amount and cumulative total of a fee must be reasonable in comparison to the violation and should be uniform for similar violations of the same provision of the Association's documents. Back to Top