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Various Meetings Info SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2026 thru Mar 2027) The location of All Board & Residents meetings is 'Hybrid' (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) u nless stated otherwise. Date Day Time Mtg Type SUMMER 2026: Agendas, Videos, Minutes & More from the Summer of 2026 are HERE . 04-13-2026 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 06-09-2026 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 07-02-2026 Thu Email Board Update via SEPO Email 08-17-2026 Mon Email Board Update via SEPO Email 08-20-2026 Thu 11:30 AM Board (Regular) WINTER 2026-2027: 10-19-26 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 10-20-26 Tue 1:00 PM Residents 11-09-26 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 11-10-26 Tue 1:00 PM Residents 12-07-26 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 12-08-26 Tue 1:00 PM Residents 01-06-27 Wed Aft 1:00 PM Mtg Residents & Directors Required to be held during first week in January (Announce Nominations) 02-08-27 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 02-16-27 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders Required to be held the third Tuesday in February (Quorum Determination) 02-16-27 Tue 3:00 PM Annual Shareholders Required to be held third Tuesday in February (Results of Election Announced) (Residents will share information and comments following the business portion of this meeting.) 02-16-27 Tue Aft 3:00 PM Mtg 1st 2027 Board (Regular) Required to be held immediately or asap after the Annual Shareholders mtg for electing officers and assigning duties. 03-08-27 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 03-09-27 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Board & Residents Women's Club (Winter: 2026-2027) Meetings are normally held: Women's Club Board members for 2026-2027 can be found HERE . The 3rd Friday of each month: Oct thru Mar In Retzlaff Hall @ 9am -10am All Female Sunshine Residents & Renters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee & Treats are available for free. Women's Club Back to Top Mtg Dates: 10-16-26 11-20-26 12-18-26 01-15-27 02-19-27 03-19-27 Other Clubs & Committees Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2026 thru Mar 2027) NOTE: A meeting day/time may change periodically at any time if it conflicts with other things. Watch for emails, etc if this occurs. Architectural Control Committee (ACC): (Terry Lacy) Meetings are held year-round the 1st & 15th of each Month @ 1 PM in the Library or Outside of the SEPO Office. If these days fall on a weekend or holiday, they are held the next business day. Arts/Crafts Club: (Janee Bledsoe or Jane Meehan) Meets Every Tuesday from 1-4 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters at Sunshine Estates. Birding & Nature Club: (David L'Heureux) Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Mar ) @ 7 PM in the Library. Open to all residents/renters in the community . Fishing Association : ( Deb DesLauriers-Eich, Mark Fries, Chuck Henry, Bill Petersen or Doug Taylor ) Meetings are held 2nd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Apr) at 3 PM via Google Meet and Retzlaff Hall (Only in Retzlaff Hall during Winter Season). Open to all residents/renters in the community. Garden Club: (Susanne Ulrich) Meetings are held 2nd Monday of each month (Nov Thru Mar) at 4 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community. Golf League Business Meeting (Ladies): (Glenda Wetherbee) Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Apr) @ 9 AM (before golf) in Retzlaff Hall. Golf League Business Meeting (Men): (Matt Lyne & Jerry Wetherbee) Planning Meeting for the Next Year is held at the end of the Current Season. Any other Meetings are held on an 'as needed' basis. Neighborhood Watch (NW): (Lenore Combs) Meetings are held year-round the 3rd Monday of each Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community. Quilters (Killer Bees): (Jan Baethke) Meetings are held on Thursday during the Winter Season in Retzlaff Hall starting at 9:30 AM: until 11 AM - if not sewing. until 3 PM - i f sewing. Rock Painting Club: (Cathy Richmond & Anita Spencer) Classes are held the 1st & 4th Monday of each Month from 1 pm to 3 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community and immediate 'adult' family members. Woodworkers: (Nancy Lyne) Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season (Oct thru Mar) in the Woodshop. Back to Top

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

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

Things To Do: Summary Summer (2021) & Winter Season (2021-2022) Board/Residents & Club/Committee Mtgs Recurring Acty/Mtg (2-Pager) Women's Club (2021-2022) Daily-Weekly-Monthly Golf-Clubs-Commitees-Special List of Clubs & Committees Daily / Weekly / Monthly Activities & Meetings Overview Document: (Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) Dated 03-06-2022 (often referred to as the 2-Pager) (Click on the "Fun Times" Sign to view/print this Two Page document) Recurring Acty/Mtg (2-Pager) ******************************** Meetings (Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) Click HERE for Details SEPO Board & Residential Women's Club OTHER Clubs/Committees Board/Residents & Club/Committee Mtgs Women's Club (2021-2022) Back to Top ****************************** Women's Club Activities Schedule (Winter: 2021-2022) Click HERE for Details The Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets are be posted in the SEPO Library. Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-29-21 Fri Mexican Fiesta Chair (Cathy Richmond/Marian Young) (COMPLETE) 10-31-21 Sun SUNSHINE Halloween Golf Cart Gala (Pam Lacy) (COMPLETE) 11-11-21 Wed Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs/Marian Young) (COMPLETE) 11-21-21 Sun Goofy Golf Co-chairs (Derek & Janis McFee) (COMPLETE) 11-25-21 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Bev McIntosh) (COMPLETE ) 12-03-21 Fri Back Sale & Craft Show (Terry DeBackere/Deb Robins) (COMPLETE) 12-23-21 Wed Christmas Caroling (Pam Lacy) (COMPLETE ) 12-25-21 Fri Christmas Potluck (Lenore Combs) (COMPLETE ) 01-01-22 Sat NY Day Potluck Brunch (Marian Young) (COMPLETE) 01-18-22 Tue Slideshow: History of SCCE (Cathy Richmond) (COMPLETE) 01-22-22 Sat Breakfast Burritos (Pam Davis) (COMPLETE) 02-13-22 Sun Superbowl Party (Various) (CANCELLED) 02-24-22 Thu Mardi Gras (Mary Hendrickson) (COMPLETE) 02-19-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) (COMPLETE) 03-26-22 Sat Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (Marge Sandusky) (COMPLETE) 03-31-22 Thu New Homeowners' Party (Vickie Jones/Sherri Gardner) ( COMPLETE) 04-16-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) ( COMPLETE) If you would like to volunteer to be on one or more of the Committees, please contact Judy Stone. Judy Stone Women’s Club Activities Director 715-813-0770 sjudy3302@gmail.com Daily-Weekly-Monthly Back to Top ****************************** Daily/Weekly/Monthly Activities Overview (Year: Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) Click HERE for Details SUNDAY: 4:00 pm (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) MONDAY: 8:00 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:30 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:00 am - noon, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:00 am, Line Dancing: Intermediate (Winter: Weekly / Retzlaff) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 1:00 pm, Cards: Bridge (Winter: Weekly / Card Room) 4:00 pm (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 pm, Cards: Euchre (Winter: Weekly / Card Room) TUESDAY: 8:00 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 9:00 am - noon, Woodshop open (Summer & Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 8:15 am, Men's Golf League: First Tee Time (Winter: W eekly / Golf Course) 8:30 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:00 am, Men's Golf League: Only Tee Time (Summer: Weekly / Golf Course) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:00 am, Men's Golf League: Second Tee Time (Winter: Weekly / Golf Course) 12:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 1:00 pm, Game: Mahjong (Winter: Weekly / Library) 4:00 pm (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 pm, Cards: Men's Poker (Winter: Tue & Thu / Card Room ) 6:30 pm, Garden Club (Monthly: Nov-Mar / Library) WEDNESDAY: 8:00 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:30 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:00 am, Ladies' Golf Tee time (Summer: Weekly / Golf Course) 9:00 am, Ladies' Golf League Tee time (Winter, Oct & Nov: Weekly / Golf Course) 9:30 am, Ladies' Golf League Tee time (Winter, Dec thru Mar: Weekly / Golf Course) 9:00 am - noon, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 1 :00 pm - 4:00 p m, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 1:00 pm, Cards & Board Games (Winter: Weekly / Card Room) 4:00 pm (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 7 :00 pm, Cards: Pinochle (Winter: Weekly / Card Room) THURSDAY: 8:00 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 8:30 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:00 am - noon, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 9:00 am, Quilting: Killer Bees (All Year: Weekly - via Z00M video call temporarily) 9 :30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 12:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1:00 p m - 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 1:00 pm, Cards: Hand & Foot (Winter: Weekly / Card Room) 1:00 pm, Game: Mahjong (Winter: Weekly / Library (unless ACC is meeting there) 4:00 pm (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 4:0 0 pm, Happy Hour & Potluck (All year: weekly / Retzlaff Hall) 4:30 pm, Happy Hour (All Year: weekly / Pavilion) 6:30 pm, Stained Glass (Winter: Thu / Woodshop ) 6:30 pm, Cards: Men's Poker (Winter: Tue & Thu / Card Room ) FRIDAY: 8:00 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:30 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:00 am to noon, Woodshop open (Summer & Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 9 :30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:30 am, Joker (Card/Board Game) (All Year / Card Room) 1:00 p m to 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 4:00 pm (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 pm, Cards: Friday Night (W eekly / Card Room) SATURDAY: 9:00 am, Saturday Golf Scramble (All Year: W eekly / Golf Course) 10:00 am, Cards: Duplicate Bridge (Winter: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) 12:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 4:00 pm (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 pm, Game: Mahjong (Winter: Weekly / Library) 7:00 pm, Cards: Jokers & Pegs (Winter Starting 01-08-22: Weekly / Card Room) Golf-Clubs-Commitees-Special Back to Top Golf, Clubs & Committees and Special Events Overview below (Year: Apr 2021 - Mar 2022) Summer 2021 Starts Here (Complete): View DETAILS by clicking on: Summer 2021 (Complete): POTLUCKS or GOLF or CLUBs & COMMITTEEs or SPECIAL APR - SEP 2021 Various Summer Dates - "Potlucks" and "Happy Hours & Potlucks" (Special / Retzlaff Hall) Tuesdays - Apr 6 thru Oct 26: Men's Summer Golf (Golf / Golf Course) Wednesdays - Apr 14 thru Oct 27: Women's Summer Golf (Golf / Golf Course) Saturdays - Golf Scramble (Golf / Golf Course) APR 202 1: 5 - Neighborhood Watch Utility Ride (NW / Golf Cart) 5 - Birding and Nature Club Outing (Club / Estero Llano State Park in Weslaco) JUN 202 1: 8 - Calling All Dogs and Cats - Summer Addition (Special / Your Home) 11 - Friday Night Cards (Special / Card Room) JUL 202 1: 3 - Golf Scramble & Potluck (Golf / Golf Course) Followed By (Potluck / Retzlaff Hall) 30 - Calling All Dogs and Cats (Special / Your Home) SEP 202 1: 22 - Nail Trimming Time (Special / Your Home) Winter 2021-2022 Starts Here (Complete): View DETAILS by clicking on: Winter 2021-2022 (Complete): GOLF or CLUBs & COMMITTEEs or SPECIAL O CT 202 1: 29 - Mexican Fiesta (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) NOV 2021: 9 - Sunshine Garden Club (Club / Library) 11 - Veterans Day Tribute (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 13 - Karaoke (Special / Pavilion) 21 - Goofy Golf (Women's Club / Golf Course & Retzlaff Hall) 25 - Thanksgiving Dinner (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) DEC 2021: 3 - Craft & Bake Sale (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 22 - Karaoke Christmas Sing-A-Long (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 25 - Christmas Potluck (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) JAN 2022: 1 - Christmas Bird Count (Birding & Nature / Gazebo) 18 - Slideshow: History of SCCE (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 20 - New Homeowners (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) (POSTPONED to Last Wk in Mar) 21 - Field trip to “Resaca De La Palma” State Park (Birding & Nature / Field Trip (CANCELLED) 22 - Breakfast Burritos (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) FEB 2022: 7 - Garden Cleanup Day (Sunshine Garden Club / Sunshine Gardens-Various) (POSTPONED) 11-12 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament (Golf / Golf Course) 12 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament Awards Happy Hour & Ceremony (Golf / Retzlaff Hall) 13 - Superbow l Party (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) (CANCELLED) 16 - Calling All Dogs and Cats (Special / Your Home) 18-19 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament (Rain Dates) (Golf / Golf Course) 19 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament Awards Happy Hour & Ceremony (Rain Date) (Golf / Retzlaff Hall) 24 - Mardi Gras (Women's Club / Pavilion & Retzlaff Hall ) 26 - Breakfast (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 28 - Men's Golf Tournament (Day 1 of 2) (Men's Golf League / Golf Course) MAR 2022: 1 - Men's Golf Tournament (Day 2 of 2) (Men's Golf League / Golf Course) 2 - Ladies' Golf Tournament (Day 1 of 2) (Ladies Golf League / Golf Course) 3-4-5 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Golf/Awards & Prizes (Golf / Golf Course) 4-5 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Luncheon (Ladies Golf League / Pavilion) 8 - Men's Golf Lunch/Awards (Men's Golf League / Pavilion) 8 - Garden Club Event (Garden Club / Retzlaff Hall) 9 - Ladies' Golf Tournament (Day 2 of 2) (Ladies Golf League / Golf Course) 7 - B&N Presentation (Birding & Nature / Retzlaff Hall) 11 - Field trip to “Resaca De La Palma” State Park (Birding & Nature / Field Trip) 16 - Ladies' Golf 'Fun Day' (Ladies Golf League / Golf Course) 16 - Ladies' Golf Luncheon (Ladies Golf League / Retzlaff Hall) 17 - St. Patrick's Day Party (Pavilion) 18 - Field trip to “Resaca De La Palma” State Park (Rain Date) (Birding & Nature / Field Trip) 19 - Breakfast (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 26 - WC - Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 31 - New Homeowners (Women's Club / Michigan Ave) APR 2022 (Bonus): 14 - WC - Breakfast (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) List of Clubs & Committees Back to Top ****************************** CLUBs & COMMITTEEs (2021-2022) BIBLE STUDY (Men) BIBLE STUDY (Women) (Cancelled this season) GOLF: MEN'S LEAGUE GOLF: WOMEN'S LEAGUE QUILTING (KILLER BEES) LINE DANCING NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH / CERT SCCE FISHING CLUB SEPO BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE SEPO BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE SUNSHINE GIFT & MEMORIAL COMMITTEE SUNSHINE GARDEN CLUB SUNSHINE NATURE & BIRDING CLUB SUNSHINE VIDEO COMMITTEE (Cancelled this season) VETERANS' HONOR WALL WOODWORKERS WOMEN'S CLUB Women's Club Standing Committees: Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Historian Ice Cream during Intermission at Sunday Night Music (CANCELLED IN 2022) Librarian Newsletter Purchasing Summer Potlucks Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: September 2024 From SEPO Facebook 2024-09-28: Availability of Water in Irrigation Canal - There is currently no water in our irrigation canal. They have not given us a day when the water will return. Please handle accordingly. - Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook) SEPO Board From SEPO Facebook 2024-09-28: UPDATE: Texas Avenue Dog Park - The area is still wet as you can see by the water in the gutter from the pump. But we’re hoping that by next week it’ll be dry enough to finish burying the electric conduit for the sump pump. If it’s still pumping, Lalo said he would be collecting that water from the pump, to water the plants in the area since the resaca is still dry. - Tom Perrier Director Area 2 Sent 2024-09-28: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 4344 N Missouri St, owned by Margo & Bobby Crouch, that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . Contact: Jennifer Martinez for more information @ 956-252-0004 Sent 2024-09-28: Mosquito Spraying - The town of Combes will be spraying for mosquitos in Sunshine on either Monday, Sep 30 or Tuesday, Oct 1 @ 5 AM. They are requesting all Sunshine residents remain indoors during that period. Thanks for you cooperation with their request. - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2024-09-28: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER, Oct 2024 - Here's your Oct 2024 Sunshine Newsletter - The first one of the 2024-2025 Winter Season. Thanks to everyone who contributed. You can view/print a copy of it directly from HERE or on the Sunshine website HERE . Valerie will be placing copies in the library area on Monday. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-27: Sunshine Garage Sale - Garage Sale! October 4 & 5 Friday and Saturday 8 AM - 4PM Sunshine Estates 4316 N Missouri Street, Harlingen. We’re moving. John & Donna Magyar From SEPO Facebook 2024-09-26: Harlingen spraying for mosquitos - Hey all! Harlingen is going to spray for mosquitoes tonight starting at 7pm going to 11/12pm. So I’m going to have the gate open till I see them come thru. Please keep the streets clear during this time. For clarification, The city will start spraying in district 2 (which includes Sunshine Estates) at 7:00 pm today. I don’t know when they will be coming thru Sunshine but it is supposed to be this evening. I will close the gate when I see them coming through the community. Hope that answers any questions. Thx - Tom Perrier, Director Area 2 Sent 2024-09-23: REMINDER (FINAL): OCT 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day SEP 24, 2024 - This is the FINAL reminder that the October 2024 Newsletter articles are due by end of day on the 24th of this month (September). All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . Any information you can provide for new homeowners OR a reminder to others about the various activities and meetings in the "MARK YOUR CALENDAR" document HERE , would be beneficial. And even if you don't have all of the information finalized by the Newsletter deadline, at least put 'what you do know so far' or even just a 'Save the Date' sentence in the Newsletter. Updated Newsletter Guidelines , dated Aug 1, 2024 , are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters , which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . My grandkids are visiting this week (YAY), but I will get the Newsletter to all as close to the 26th of Sep as I can. Thx. Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-19: Texas Ave Dog Area - Hello All! Lalo is setting a permanent sump pump in the fenced dog area on Texas Ave. The rain has slowed down the project and there are exposed power cords on the ground. When he gets the water pumped down enough it will be buried. So we’re closing the area at least till Monday. Thank you for your patience and understanding. - Tom Perrier, Director Area 2 Sent 2024-09-19: SEPO Enews Emails - Throughout the summer I have often pulled SEPO Activities info directly from the SEPO Facebook page and sent emails to the community. That hasn't been as issue for me since things are normally fairly slow at Sunshine during the summer. However, things are going to be picking up here very quickly (both at Sunshine and with me personally) and I would like everyone to go back to the pre-SEPO Facebook practice of sending the info you would like published in SEPO emails directly to me at the email address in my signature below. Email guidelines are HERE . Doing this, along with it still being published on Facebook if you wish, will ensure all pertinent info gets to the community, particularly to those who don't use Facebook. And I won't worry if I don't get to Facebook every day !!! Please contact me with any questions/concerns. Thx and hope to see everyone soon. - Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-19: REMINDER: WC Health Fair - Reminder for the Women’s Club Health Fair Oct 4th. If you’re interested in new glasses or sunglasses please remember to bring your current eye exam info. My son, Ryan, will be showcasing some fun frames from his shop to try on and to purchase. Thank you. - Lisa Perrier Sent 2024-09-19: MARKET: Home For Rent - See the home at 4137 N Missouri St. that is for rent on the Sunshine MARKET . - Marketed by: Jocelyn Kerschen Sent 2024-09-18: REMINDER (2nd): OCT 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day SEP 24, 2024 - I forgot to send this yesterday so here goes. This is the second reminder that the October 2024 Newsletter articles are due by end of day on the 24th of this month (September) . All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . I've only received 'two' articles since the initial reminder. Even if you don't have all of the information finalized by the Newsletter deadline, at least put 'what you do know so far' or even just a 'Save the Date' sentence in the Newsletter. Updated Newsletter Guidelines , dated Aug 1, 2024 , are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters , which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-18: Resident Passing - Jack Baethke passed away yesterday, Sep 17, 2024. Informed by Lenore Combs. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2024-09-16: FOUND: Dog in Storage Area Doggie Park - A dog was found and is being held in the Storage Area doggie park. If no one claims him we will need to call animal control. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Manager Sent 2024-09-14: MARKET: Home For Sale - Price Lowered - The selling price for the home at 2029 W Michigan Drive has been lowered. See details on the Sunshine MARKET . - Marketed by: ADRIANA GARCIA, KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV (281) 844-6736 Sent 2024-09-10: REMINDER (first): OCT 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day SEP 24, 2024 - Yes - It's that time of year already. The Sunshine Community 2024-2025 Winter Season (10-01-2024 thru 03-31-2024) is almost here. And I've volunteered to create your Sunshine Newsletter again this year. I made an executive decision last weekend. Since some of this winter season's activities start right off the bang near the beginning of October, I think sending the first reminder that the October 2024 Newsletter articles are due by end of day on the 24th of this month (September) is warranted. All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . And, if at all possible, please don't wait until you get the next reminder (later in September) to send me your articles. But, if you are waiting for as many details as possible to be finalized, I totally understand. This is a super way to get the word out about upcoming activities. Even if you don't have all of the information finalized by the Newsletter deadline, at least put 'what you do know so far' or even just a 'Save the Date' sentence in the Newsletter. Updated Newsletter Guidelines , dated Aug 1, 2024 , are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters , which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . Let's fill this Newsletter with all kinds of good info for the Sunshine Community. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-09: NEED YOUR HELP: How about updating the Sunshine Website Home Page picture? - I've been on the Sunshine Website today and in looking at the Home Page I thought - why don't I ask the Sunshine Community if anyone has a super cool picture(s) that I can put on this page, since either the current one or the one of our pool area has been out there for at least the last four years. If you have a pic or some pics you would like me to consider, please email them to me at the email address below. And if I get several I'll just keep switching them out every few week. Thanks in advance for your input - especially since this is YOUR Website. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-09: WC: Oktoberfest (Oct 16, 2024) - Holy lederhosen! October 16, we will have our big season kickoff Oktoberfest party! This Bavarian guy could sure use a beer stein. Bring your best one and you might win a prize! We are excited to have our first committee meeting for this event soon. It’s gonna be a doozy! - Pam Davis (SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-09: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay contacted me and will be getting back on schedule. She is coming to the Estates on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. Sandra will be starting appointments at 12 noon. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call 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 2024-09-07: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2024-08 (August) - The UNAPPROVED August 2024 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . If anyone has any questions, feel free to email them to sepotreasurer@gmail.com . - Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com Sent 2024-09-05: Resident Passing - Gerald Davidson passed away today Sept 5 2024. Informed by Son-in-Law Larry Grantz. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2024-09-05: Garage Sale September 7th - GARAGE SALE Saturday September 7th ONLY 8:00 am to 2 pm - 4116 N Minnesota St - We will have the sale both inside and outside. Come and browse through items in the garage then go inside for some air conditioning and even more items and clothes! Please be considerate of your neighbors and do not block traffic on the street. See you there! Sandy McAfee Sent 2024-09-05: REMINDER - Karaoke - Karaoke is Friday (tomorrow) at 5pm (doors open at 4:30). You don’t have to sing, dance, drink, or eat. We just want you stop by and check it out. If you WANT to do any or all of those things, you will absolutely have that opportunity. It’s a good chance to get out of the house for a little bit and enjoy some entertainment (it is entertaining). - Randy David (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-03: ACTION REQUIRED ASAP: Parked Auto - There is a vehicle parked in a residence home that needs to be moved ASAP. It is a red Dodge Ram at 4208 N. Missouri. The office has the license plate number. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2024-09-02: Hibachi Dinner Update - The Hibachi Dinner is now sold out! Thanks to everyone who signed up! It should be a fun time!!! - Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-01: 2024-25 Women's Club sponsored events - Hello neighbors! I hope you all had a wonderful summer! September is here which means fall is coming which means all our friends and neighbors will be heading back. And it also means all the fun activities will begin. In case you forgot to put them in your calendar, here's a list of all the Women's Club sponsored events for the upcoming 2024-25 season. *Health Fair – Fri. Oct. 4th *Oktoberfest – Wed. Oct. 16th *Halloween Party - Thu. Oct. 31st *Chili Cook-Off - Fri. Nov. 8th (Need chairperson) *Veterans Day - Mon. Nov. 11th *Country Carnival - Sat. Nov. 23rd *Thanksgiving Potluck - Thu. Nov. 28th *Craft & Bake Sale - Sat. Dec. 7th *Christmas Potluck - Wed. Dec. 25th (Need chairperson) *New Years Eve Party - Tue. Dec. 31st *New Homeowners Party - Sat. Jan. 11th *Brush & Bubbles - Tues. Feb. 4th *Taste of Sunshine – Sat. Jan 25th (Need chairperson) *Casino Night - Sat. Feb. 22nd *Fat Tuesday (Shrimp Boil) - Tue. Mar. 4th *High Tea - Sun. Mar. 23rd *End of Season Party – Fri. Apr. 4th *Earth Day Trash Pick-up - Tues. Apr. 22nd Please note that a couple of the events are still in need of a chairperson. The signup sheets are in the library and you'll notice that we already have many people signed up (thank you in advance for all your help) but we always welcome more volunteers. There's a lot of laughs and fun in planning and putting on these activities so come join us! NOTE: As she has done the past few years for the Women's Club, Beth Parrish will be updating the Sunshine Website as details become available concerning your events. The Activity list is always available HERE . Please make sure you keep her updated with pertinent website info as decisions are made by your committees ongoing. Just a reminder for all the chairpeople out there, I'm doing things a little different this year in that I would like to attend the first planning meeting for each event so that I can give you and your committee the activity guidelines and checklists. In addition I'll be there to answer any questions you may have or direct you to someone that can. I'm looking forward to seeing you all again. Let's have a great 2024-25 season! - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Director of Activities Sent 2024-09-01: Karaoke - It’s been a while since we’ve had karaoke party, so let’s get together and sing and dance on Friday, September 6. As a reminder, you don’t have to sing, but we’d love to have you come support those that do. Doors will open at 4:30 and we’ll start singing at 5pm. If you want to bring a snack, feel free to do so, but it is absolutely not necessary. It’s about singing and not eating. We’ll probably go for a couple of hours, so if you’ve never checked it out, stick your head in and see what’s happening. I think you’ll have a good time. - Randy Davis (SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-02: Hibachi Party - As promised, We will have a high end Hibachi dinner here on Tuesday, September 17 at 5 PM. I understand this isn’t for everyone and it is just an experiment at this time. The Hibachi Chef can only accommodate up to 25 people for this event. A signup sheet will be in the Library later this week. If you’re interested, please sign up and I will share more details with you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you! Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Back to Top

SEPO Board Nominating & Election Committees For 2020 Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information is presented in chronological order within EACH Committee .) ELECTION COMMITTEE ACTIVITY Jan 7, 2020: Board & Residents Meeting Minutes - John called Chuck McEvoy, election committee chairman to speak. Chuck explained the ballot process. Please read instructions carefully and deposit your signed proxy envelope with ballot envelope inserted inside the proxy envelope . Please only vote for 4 candidates. Spoiled ballots will not be counted. Ballot box is located outside Valerie’s office. Do not give to Valerie, but place envelope in ballot box. Jan 9, 2020: SEPO Election: Nominee Update - Clint Wunderlich has withdrawn his nomination for election to the SEPO board. Chuck McEvoy Election Chairman Jan 9, 2020: VERY IMPORTANT - ACTION MAY BE REQUIRED, SEPO Election - We are preparing to mail ballots out for the annual SEPO election next week. Your ballot material will be mailed to your Sunshine Country Club address unless you instruct us differently. If you would like your ballot sent to another address please email that address to the SEPO office before 4:00 PM on Wednesday January 15, 2020. The SEPO office email is sepo.office@gmail.com . CHUCK MCEVOY ELECTION CHAIRMAN *********************************************************************************** NOMINATING COMMITTEE ACTIVITY Oct 2019: In preparation for the February 2020 SEPO board election - A nominating committee needs to be appointed by the December board meeting. Anyone interested in serving on this committee please see a board member. There are four board positions open for election. The following board members are completing their first term: John Chajec, Dick Shelton, Lynn Swonger and Clint Wunderlich. John Chajec SEPO Board President Oct 28, 2019: The SEPO nominating committee for the 2020 board election is - Neil Morehead, Chairman: 815-535-3271 Jerry Drost: 231-588-6354 John Whitley: 956-551-0266 Please contact one of them if interested in running for the SEPO Board. John Chajec SEPO Board President ************************* The following is from the - 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. ************************* December 1, 2019: SEPO Election - The following is from the December Sunshine Newsletter: There are 4 board positions open for election in February 2020. The following board members are completing their first term: John Chajec, Dick Shelton, Lyn Swonger and Clint Wunderlich. Anyone interested in running for the board please contact our nominating committee; Neil Morehead, Jerry Drost or John Whitley. John Chajec SEPO Board President December 12, 2019: SEPO Board Nominees - The 2019 SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Neil Morehead (Chairman), Jerry Drost and John Whitley, are pleased to submit the following candidate names in alphabetic order for the 2020 election of the SEPO Board of Directors. All of the candidates have been interviewed by one or more committee members, and were considered by the committee for nomination based upon their responses to the ‘SEPO Nomination Committee Board Candidate Interview Questions Guideline’ and their willingness to sign the ‘SEPO Board Candidate Pledge’. We are pleased to announce these residents who met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. We encourage the current Board of Directors to include their names in the 2020 ballot. The nominating committee will make that motion during the January 2020 Board of Directors meeting. John Chajec Ron Clark Mecca Henry Lyn Swonger Tony Tramel Clint Wunderlich Neil Morehead 2019 SEPO Board Nomination Committee Chairman January 6, 2020: Directors & Residents Meeting - Nominating committee chairperson, Neil Morehead, along with John Whitley and Jerry Drost, were thanked by John for their service. Neil presented the candidates for the 2020 election. Mecca Henry, John Chajec, Lyn Swonger, Ron Clark, Clint Wunderlich, Tony Trammel. John asked for nominations from the floor. No one came forward. John Chajec SEPO Board President *********************************************************************************** Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: July 2024 Sent 2024-07-31: UPDATED Explanation: Sunshine Home For Sale/Rent Guidelines - This morning in rereading my email below that got sent out overnight, I need to clarify something. Instead of saying (The primary update concerns a resident who is using a Realtor to sell the home) - I should have said - (When a resident uses a Realtor to sell the home). NOTE: The email below was in no way intended for any one person. There have actually been several Realtors involved in Sunshine home sales over the past few months. I was hoping, with this email and the guideline update, to eliminate me having to notify residents utilizing realtors each time about exactly what it is I need from their realtor. Hope this clarifies my intention. Again, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From: SEPO Community (Sunshine) EMails Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:05 AM To: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com Subject: UPDATED: Sunshine Home For Sale/Rent Guidelines Hi All - I hope your summer has been going well, in spite of the heat and rains that have plagued a lot of us. There has been some home selling activity going on in the Estates recently that has prompted me to review and consequently update the "Sunshine Home For Sale/Rent Guidelines" listed on the web site HERE . The primary update concerns a resident who is using a Realtor to sell the home. I'm not going to go into detail in this email since I already explained everything in the guidelines update. Please click on the link above to refresh yourself with the guidelines and see the updates. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-07-31: Neighborhood Watch - invitation to National Night Out - Dear Friends, I wish to thank Mary Grande and all of you for doing the NW detail. Mary shares the monthly calendar. Wish we had a few more volunteers - It's not fair that only a handful of residents are supporting this. Many homes are empty, I get that - but the more the merrier for the Bad Guys to take a chance. Having a NW go around with a blinking lite messes up the rationale for the Bad Guys - they don't know if we are here or not. If they knew how many homes were left - don't you think they would be planning a move????? Please think about doing a nite or so - you will be fully oriented. Sincere THANKS! Next Tuesday 6 August 6pm - 9pm (or so) The city of Harlingen will be holding its annual National Night Out Find us at 350 Fair Park Ave. Harlingen - at Lon C Hill Park --across diagonally from the Police Department. I will be assigned a spot for NW and have a hand-out.! WE (SCCE) will have a booth there to advertise to the city what a great National Night Out we have here and how much our residents appreciate it and how much "Bad Guys' come visiting much less - and it is all a thanks to you !. Please show up - bring your easy chair and sit a bit. There will be lots of refreshments so don't make dinner! We hope many other subdivisions and homes come looking for answers to their questions about Neighborhood Watch. I expect to have a give-away trifold brochure on NW. At the moment, it is under review by our HPD Friends (et al). (Ofr. Benny) HPD Imagine how much this program would help in their community!!!!!. Many residents are not able to brag about their NW but instead they cry when the Bad Guys visit their premises and "borrow their stuff". " The local Police and many other similar groups will be there. Be there or Be square. Honestly, hope to see you there - even for a bit of time! I will place a signup sheet in the SEPO Library. There will be some of our new CPA graduates present - hope you get to meet them and possibly consider taking this class. (Citizens Police Academy) Upon graduation you then can join our CPA Alumni. y Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Neighborhood Watch Coordinator for SCCE Citizens Police Academy Alumni Sent 2024-07-30: Office Closed - Office will be closed Friday Aug 2 & 5 - 8 (M - Th). For an emergency please reach out to our President of the Board James Kennedy or shoot a text to 956-202-3556. I will guide you to the proper step. Thank you - Valerie Basaldua, Office Manager Sent 2024-07-28: Rock Club - Rock club meetings scheduled for August 5 and 26 have been canceled due to vacation and low attendance. Next meeting will be September 9th. - Cathy Richmond & Anita Smith Sent 2024-07-25: TX Ave & Rain - Hi all!, Apparently the Texas Ave grassy area has water pooling from all the rain. If you’re in your cart please avoid driving in the puddles, it’s hard on the grass and just makes mud. Thank you! - Tom Perrier (from SEPO Facebook), SEPO Board Sent 2024-07-27: CANCELLED: Saturday Scramble - No Saturday Scramble on July 27th. Golf course remains closed due to wet conditions. Enjoy your weekend!! - Nancy Lyne Sent 2024-07-25: MARKET: Home For Sale - UPDATED - See the updated listing for the home at 2029 W Montana Ave, owned by Deb Salemi, that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . Marketed by: Sue Ann Taubert (RE/MAX Elite, Associate Broker) 956-245-4184 email: sueann.taubert@yahoo.com Sent 2024-07-21: MARKET: Home For Rent - See our home at 4332 N Minnesota St. that is for rent on the Sunshine MARKET . - Nile and Marlene Hall, 641-351-9973 or 641-351-8996 Sent 2024-07-21: MARKET: Home For Sale (Pictures Added) - Pictures have been added to the home at 2029 W Michigan Drive, owned by Derrell Clubb, that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . Marketed by: ADRIANA GARCIA, KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV - (281) 844-6736 Sent 2024-07-21: Summer Community Potluck (July 22, 2024): Reminder & Info - We are excited about another community potluck, Monday (7/22). It's a chance to eat some great food and catch up with friends. Also, local entertainer (Curt James) will be performing. Doors open at 4, eat at 4:30, and Curt at 5. There’ll be plenty of dancing and remember, the event is free; however, the only money Curt will get is from tips, so please bring a couple of bucks. Many folks in our community go offsite to see musicians. This is a chance where they come us. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there. Sincerely, Pam Davis Sent 2024-07-19: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 2029 W Michigan Drive, owned by Derrell Clubb, that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . Marketed by: ADRIANA GARCIA, KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV - (281) 844-6736 Sent 2024-07-13: MARKET: Home For Sale - Price Lowered - The selling price for the home at 4217 North Minnesota Street has been lowered. See details on the Sunshine MARKET . Marketed by: Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner, Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2024-07-11: pool reopening - POOL AND HOT TUB Because of the rain we had yesterday afternoon, there has been a slight delay in getting the pool opened. Lalo and Lupe have been working very hard to get things back in shape and we appreciate all they have been doing. The delay will be just this morning (Thursday) and then everything should be ready by noon today. So by Thursday noon (the 11th) the pool and hot tub should be good to go!!! Again, Hats off to Lalo and Lupe!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! - Jim Kennedy SEPO Board Sent 2024-07-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2024-06 (June) - The UNAPPROVED June 2024 SEPO Financials and posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . If you have any questions, please email me at the address below. - Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com Sent 2024-07-09: Summer Potluck, Monday, July 22 - With the hurricane weather well behind us, we are excited to announce our next community summer potluck is scheduled for Monday, July 22nd! Doors open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30PM and we are happy to announce that Curt James will perform for us at 5PM! The event is free but we will have a pass the hat for the artist! We hope to see you there! Sincerely, - Pam Davis Sent 2024-07-08: LOST: Keys - I somehow lost my keys. They are on a large key ring that is a big rubber-like circle. At least until I find them sitting at home somewhere 😉 it's been almost a week. I've checked at the lost and found. If someone finds them if they could call me at 956-596-1630. Thank you so much. - Nanci Cooley Sent 2024-07-06: REMINDER: Drive Slow Always, particularly during heavy rain - Sounds like could get a splash of water in the next few days. Please be mindful of your neighbors, if you have to drive, be careful of the wakes you might cause. Slow down!!!!! - Jim Kennedy (SEPO President) from Sunshine Facebook Sent 2024-07-06: MARKET: Home For Rent - See our home at 4332 N Minnesota St. that is for rent on the Sunshine MARKET . - Nile and Marlene Hall, 641-351-9973 or 641-351-8996 Sent 2024-07-03: SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION IN PRECINCT 4 - Cameron County will be distributing sandbags to the public Wednesday, July 3! Please come by Commissioner Gus Ruiz's office to pick up your sandbags. SIX (6) sandbags will be given per vehicle. 26641 White Ranch Road, La Feria 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please share. - Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Sent 2024-07-02: Resident Passing - I have been informed by Jerry Wetherbee that his daughter Lisa's husband, Ken Spratlin (4328 N Mo St), passed away on May 22. - Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Sent 2024-07-02: Summer update - SEPO UPDATE Hi Everyone: Just a quick note to let you know how things are going mid-summer. Cannot believe it is July already. We have, as most of you know, been experiencing some warm weather. The hurricane in the Atlantic is heading for Mexico and the weather man said last night it probably won’t give us any problems, but wait til closer this week-end to check it out. The palm trees have all been trimmed and look good. The Board has been doing their thing---Tony is planning a pool deck refinish and should look great when it is done. Randy is busy with the golf course and has it looking sharp. Tom is all over the place and available when anyone needs him. Tracy is doing her thing, and as usual, doing an outstanding job. Thanks to all of them. The ACC is meeting (even this AM) and keeping our community a place we can be proud to live. Frank and Scott are scattered all over the USA!!!!! It is very quiet here this time of year, but a few activities have kept everyone moving. Hope everybody is having a wonderful summer, Have a Happy and Safe 4th!!! - Jim Kennedy, President SEPO Sent 2024-07-01: NOTICE: Private Event scheduled in Retzlaff Hall July 6, 2024 - I wanted to notify / remind everyone there is a Private Event scheduled in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The hall has been reserved from 4:30 PM until 10 PM for setup, the actual event and subsequent cleanup. - Beth Parrish SEPO Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Clubs & Committees (Oct 1, 2026 thru Mar 31, 2027) Additional Details Arts/Crafts Club Painting Club Quilters (Killer Bees) This page will soon contain information about SEPO Club & Committee Activities/Events for the Season specified above. Additional Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest for some Clubs can be found under the AMENITIES tab. Go HERE to be directed to each Sunshine Amenity. Back to Top *************** Arts/Crafts Club Newsletter 2026-10: Calling all artists in Sunshine: Art club meets on Tuesdays at 1:00 in Retzlaff Hall. Bring whatever project or craft you enjoy working on and gather for socialization! All are welcome! - Jane Meehan & Janee Bledsoe Back to Top *************** Painting Club Newsletter 2026-10: Sunshine Painting Club started out as a rock painting group. As time passed, interest waned in rock painting and now the club is mainly doing acrylic pour painting which includes canvas painting and functional art. This year, we have planned four specific classes so far with the rest of the days having open pours. We meet on the first and fourth Monday of the month from 1pm to 3pm in Retzlaff Hall. The following dates are through January 2027: 10/5 10/26 11/2 11/23 12/14 12/28 1/4 1/25 Classes are tentatively planned as follows: 10/26 will be a Sunflower Dutch Pour. 11/2 will be a Color Theory Class with Gay Paxton and is a “Hands On” Class. 12/14 will be a project with two pieces of art. We will pour over a vase onto a canvas and create a matching set (or two separate pieces) of functional art. 1/25 will be a clock on a wooden base. Stay tuned for more details to come. - Cathy Richmond, cathrich1952@yahoo.com Back to Top *************** Quilters (Killer Bees) (Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest can be found HERE (coming) and HERE .) Newsletter 2026-10: The Quilting Club meets on Thursdays at 9:30am in Retzlaff Hall. We have many fun projects on our schedule for this winter! Please watch Newsletters for more information! - Jan Baethke, Phone: (956) 357-2218 Back to Top

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

Home For Rent in Sunshine Country Club Estates SUNSHINE PROPERTIES FOR RENT All properties listed below are in Harlingen TX, 78550. Please check back periodically for Updates to available Sunshine Properties for Rent. (If you were directed to this page from a SEPO email or other means and you do not see the home referred to, that indicates the home has either been rented or removed from being listed.) La st Updated 09-28-2026 *************** 4309 N Minnesota Street (Added 09-28-2026) (See "For Sale" Details here .) Owner & Contact: Rosa B Allen (please text or email first) 409 697 0055 Email ( rosaallen42@gmail.com ) For rent with option to buy Descripti on: Nice, maintained, move in ready home, 1 Bedroom, 2 baths, located in a desirable 55+ gated community. Spacious living room, built in desk, lots of cabinet space, beautiful sunset views on back of property, (no neighbors on back of property). Carport Big living room Dishwasher Ceiling fans New washer and dryer Ceramic tile and carpet floors Central A/C Slab foundation Storage shed Living space 1080 sf Lot 5056 sf Tax approximate $1400 Rental Details: Monthly rent = $1050, plus utilities. Deposit = $1050 3 month minimum for one or two persons. SEE PICTURES BELOW: *************** 4128 N Missouri Street (Updated 09-01-2026) Own er & Contact: Veronica C. Resendiz REALTOR Keller Williams Realty LRGV Cell: 956.245.9922 Office: 956.423.8877 The property is available from September through November, and then again from April onward. A tenant has secured the home for the months of December through March. See Descripti on Below: Rental Price: $1500/month $1500 deposit required *************** 4137 N Missouri Street (Entire Listing Updated 03-18-2026) Own er: Lee, Jeff & Kellie Kerschen Contact: Jocelyn Kerschen 316-322-5187 Descripti on: 55+ Gated Community Fully furnished Mobile Home Open concept living arrangement 2 bedrooms (2 Queen beds, one is a Murphy Bed, sofa sleeper, couch makes into twin) Sleeps 6 Well supplied kitchen with newly added dishwasher, refrigerator & disposal appliances, dinnerware, pots/pans One Full bath TV in Living room and 2nd bedroom - 70 “inch in Living room! Washer/Dryer in bathroom One car garage w/opener Covered carport No yard care No smoking/No pets 35 mins to South Padre Island All renters entitled to amenities and to a wide variety of activities including FREE unlimited golf on our BEAUTIFUL 9 hole, 3 Par golf course, a fully equipped tool/wood shop, swimming pool, jacuzzi, card room, billiards, weight room with Elliptical, Treadmill, Stationary Bike and much more, tennis courts, pickleball court, shuffleboard, plus many more activities and events Rental Price: 2x deposit required $1550/month PLUS UTILITIES Goft cart available for $200/mo SEE PICTURES BELOW: *************** 4332 N Minnesota Street (Updated 03-31-2025: Available to Buy as well. See the add ON THIS PAGE .) Own er & Contact: Nile (641-351-8996) & Marlene Hall (956-254-6000) Descripti on: Custom built, furnished two bedroom, one and a half bath, one car garage brick home. Freshly painted interior Tile flooring Vaulted ceiling Updated ceiling fans Custom blinds/shutters Rounded corner walls Front bay/box window Panel doors Oak kitchen cabinets Upgraded kitchen appliances Tile backsplash Granite counters in kitchen and baths Large kitchen pantry Walkthrough bath features large walk-in shower (Italian tile) 1-year-old stackable washer dryer New garage door opener Approximate square feet: 1086 Year Built: 2002 2023 Taxes: $2,854 SEE PICTURES HERE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DcaJhHRBSYcykQFs8 Back to Top Back to Sale/Rent Page

Birding & Nature Club Meeting Info (2022-2023 Winter Season Mtg Info (2023-03-13) Notice (2023-02-06) Notice (2022-12-05) Reports (2022-11-07) Notice (2022-11-07) Sent 2023-03-09: Reminder of Butterfly Speaker - Reminder of Birding and Nature & Garden Club Speaker Monday The Garden and Birding and Nature Clubs will be joining together for a March speaker on "Attracting Butterflies-All Year Long". Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist, author, blogger, photographer and much more, will share colorful butterfly photo's and how to bring beautiful butterflies to your landscape. Date: March 13th Time: 6:00pm. *Note earlier than usual. Place: Retzlaff Hall If you want, a good will donation will be collected to continue Anita's research. Birding and Nature will hold monthly meeting after Anita's presentation. - Susanne Ulrich & Tom Stone Event 2023-03-13: Combined Mtg w/Sunshsine Garden Club and B&N Club - The Sunshine Garden Club and the Birding & Nature Club will be having a 'combined' meeting on March 13, 2023 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be a guest speaker talking on the topic of 'Butterflies'. - Susanne Ulrich & Tom Stone Mtg Info (2023-03-13) Feb 6, 2023: Meeting Notice Sent 2023-01-26: Birding & Nature Club Feb Monthly Meeting - Birding & Nature Club Feb Monthly meeting @7:00PM @ Retzlaff Hall. The Speaker this month is: John Yochum naturalist from Estero Llano Grande State Park. The February Field Trip: will be on, Feb 16. Alt Date Feb 17. Will be to: Estero Llano Grande State Park 3301 S International Blvd FM 1015, Weslaco, TX 78596. Meet outside Retzlaff @ 8:00AM to Car pool to the State Park. If you have a question, contact Tom Stone or Bill Peterson. Bill Peterson Notice (2023-02-06) Dec 5, 2022: Meeting Notice Birding & Nature Club The next meeting is December 5, 2022 Retzlaff Hall @ 7;00 pm. The speaker is David Lund the topic is Tropical birds refreshments will be served. Members if you would like to view min from our last meeting docs for/from our Nov 7, 2022 meeting they have been added to the site HERE . - Tom Stone, President Birding & Nature Club Notice (2022-12-05) November 7, 2022 Agenda - Financials - Minutes Reports (2022-11-07) Notice (2022-11-07) Nov 7, 2022: Meeting Notice Upcoming Birding & Nature Club Meeting The Birding & Nature Club will be holding their first meeting of the season in the Library on Monday Nov 7 @ 7:00 PM. If you are interested in Birds or any type of wildlife or nature plan on attending. Some of the events we do throughout the season are: field trips nature walks Bird count (the RGV has the most diversified species of birds in the world) guest speakers fellowship with folks with lots of interesting topics lots of fun and excitement Bill Peterson Acting Secretary Email: bandnclub@gmail.com Cell: 309-945-2108 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Back to Top

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

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

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

S EPO Community E-Mails: November 2022 Sent 2022-11-30: CORRECTED - WC: Valley Voices Concert - An incorrect poster was sent out by me in the previous email concerning this event. Please see the information below that pertains to us here at Sunshine Estates. Jill Ventrello Sent 2022-11-30: HPD - Marines 2022 TOYS for TOTS 501 C3 - Dear Friends - Toys for Tots date of distribution for Harlingen is 16 December 2022. Some of the HPD Officers will be by to pick up this box tomorrow and leave another in its place. There are some gifts still to be wrapped - I did a bunch earlier. - Maybe one of the Sunshine elves can wrap one or two. Thanks - reminder to please put the age and Boy / Girl on the bottom for distribution purposes. Since the 1940's, the USMC program has assisted families nationwide who are struggling financially. The mission is to provide a tangible sign of hope for the disadvantaged children at Christmas. Wrapping the gifts with BOY / GIRL and age really speeds up the process. Thanks again. Makes the project easier for the PD. THANK YOU for Getting Involved and Making a Difference. God Bless you and God Bless the USA -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 (Santa's helper) Sent 2022-11-30: FINAL APPROVED: SEPO 2023 Budget - Although the Approved SEPO 2023 Budget can be linked to from the Nov 15 Board Meeting (Regular) minutes, I decided to go ahead and also send the link in a separate email. It is housed: on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can be viewed/printed directly from HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-30: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, November 15, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the November 15, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular), can be found HERE . The minutes can also be viewed/printed directly from this link . They will be posted in the office on Wednesday. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-30: TOYS FOR TOTS - THANKS for your generosity with Toys For Tots. You are wonderful! and appreciated. We could have a quick wrapping party in the Library soon. I will be checking with Harlingen Police on their pickup day. Stay tuned. - Lenore Combs Sent 2022-11-30 : WC: CHRISTMAS DINNER 2022 - Dear Friends, Christmas is coming faster than we think There is a CHRISTMAS DINNER "volunteer" signup sheet with only 'two' lonesome names. 😟 It is located on the WC Activities billboard in the Library. I would like to have a planning meeting early next week and even if you can't make the planning part, we can use your help on Christmas day. One potential early consideration is if we have turkey and/or ham. We will need chefs (and carvers for the turkey) as most ham is already pre-sliced. If we don't get a committee we together, we can have a Charlie Brown Christmas dinner: Peanut butter & Jelly sandwiches Root Beer Floats Popcorn Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator for Christmas dinner Sent 2022-11-28: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Dec 2022 - Thanks to everyone who contributed to this month's Newsletter. 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 2022-11-23: WC: Thanksgiving Day Update - Thanksgiving Day the doors of the hall will open at 1:30pm for everyone. Thank You for your patience. - Vicky Leroy Krueger Sent 2022-11-22: WC: Thanksgiving (Final Reminder - Signup due by EOD Tues) - November 24, 2022 Signup cut off is Tuesday end of day! Happy Short Hour > 2:00pm Eating at > 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey provided (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the turkey and other items) Signup and payment in the library Hope to see you there!!! - Vicky Leroy Krueger Sent 2022-11-22: Food drive - Once again we are having a food drive for Valley Haven Children's Home and Loaves and Fishes of Harlingen. Items needed include but are not limited to: canned vegetables, fruits and meats, packaged beans, rice and pasta, boxed dinners and fruit drinks, cereal and peanut butter. If you can help there are containers in the library for you to put your items in. We will be delivering all food collected on December 20th so please make sure you drop off your items before then. Thank you in advance for your kind generosity. - Deb Jones & Jill Ventrello Sent 2022-11-22: FINAL REMINDER: DEC 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Nov 24, 2022 - Due to Thanksgiving being on Nov 24, I'm sending the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month a day earlier than normal. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Nov 24, at the latest. If you aren't quite sure what to include in your article, lots of examples from prior newsletters can be found HERE . 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 2022-11-22: House for Rent - Additional details about the house I have for rent at 4121 N Missouri Street have been added to the Sunshine Web site Market . Sam Davis Sent 2022-11-22: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) on Nov 15, 2022 - The video from the November 15, 2022 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE or directly from this link: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_f0937b1c3a9940038e7dbc3ffee34008/720p/mp4/file.mp4 It appears the mute button was still on the video for the first few minutes of this meeting. No worries. That muted portion will be included in the written minutes, which will be available soon. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-22: VIDEO: SEPO Residents' Mtg on Nov 14, 2022 - The video from the November 14, 2022 Residents' meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site - HERE or directly from this link: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_e69933401abd4443a4d2e6378b235f5e/720p/mp4/file.mp4 As a reminder, there will not be any written minutes created from this meeting. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-22: SEPO Comm Mgr & SEPO Board Secretary return & Thanks - I'm back from vac and have been working on Web site updates most of Monday. I have several emails that will be going out overnight. And I know there are several more that I will be working on tomorrow. I want to give a huge thanks to my SEPO enews helper while I was away. Great job. CYA all around. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications & SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2022-11-21: CANCELLED: Men’s Golf League, 11-22-2022 - Tuesday 22 November 2022 No golf due to weather condition and course will resume November 29 2022 any questions call Rocky Lockwood at 360-481-0124 Sent 2022-11--19: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING this Monday 21 November 2022 at 3:00 PM - Dear Friends Wish you all a very wonderful Happy Thanksgiving. You are appreciated and we are grateful. Please mark your calendars for our important business meeting on Monday 21 NOV at 3pm in Retz Hall We will have the usual meeting and also discuss planning for Finger Lickin' Chicken for Jan 16th (Monday). This is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch. Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team Sent 2022-11-18: Donations for New Residents' Party - The Womens’ Club will be celebrating our new residents with a party on January 13, 2023, at Retzlaff Hall. We would like to show these new homeowners the greatness of our community and surroundings. If you, or your Club, want to donate an item for a door prize, please let us know. Also, we are trying to gather gift cards from local vendors that we support. So, if you’re a regular somewhere, maybe ask for a donation. We are looking forward to our event and can’t wait to meet our new residents. For additional information, contact Pam Davis (214-516-4844) or Lisa Perrier (651-485-7293) Sent 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 Home Owners 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 2022-11-17: 2023 HOA Assessments - Hello Sunshine Homeowners - This is to inform you of any new or adjusted rates for 2023, approved by the SEPO Board of Directors at the November 15, 2022, Regular Board meeting. The HOA Assessment Fee for 2023 will now be $1,410.00 for the year. This is a total increase of $45 over the prior year amount, which the Board is permitted to approve per the SEPO Covenants. NOTE: If you pay in full between now and Jan 20, 2023, you will receive a 2% discount, which will lower this fee to $1,381.80 for the year 2023. The Storage Lot rates will remain the same: Lots 01-12 & 301 are $165.00. Lots 401-414 are $181.50. Lots 101-114, 201 & 214, 601-613, 701-713 are $231.00. Lots 302-315 are $247.50. Lots 202-213 are $264.00. The Golf Course Improvement Fee of $25.00 for Golf Cart Permit will remain the same for 2023. Resale Certificates produced by the SEPO Office for $250.00 will continue to be collected. TX RE law requires this certificate be provided prior to the sale of all homes that have mandatory assessments. This fee will be collected by the seller prior to closing. This information will also be posted outside the SEPO Office. Thank you. SEPO Board Sent 2022-11-17: REMINDER: DEC 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Nov 24, 2022 - Here's the first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Nov 24, at the latest. If you aren't quite sure what to include in your article, lots of examples from prior newsletters can be found HERE . The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . I will not be able to reply with the usual 'Received For Newsletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com until I return to Sunshine after Nov 20. So. if you do not receive a reply by end of day Nov 22, 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 202-211-16: Former Residents Passing - The Office has been informed of the following former residents who have passed: Nov 3, Ann Bergan Nov 13, Chuck Nelson Sincerely, Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2022-11-16: SEPO Employees time off for Thanksgiving - FYI - All SEPO Employees will be taking off for Thanksgiving. They are all entitled to be off on Thursday, Nov 24, which is Thanksgiving day and also Friday, Nov 25, the day after Thanksgiving. In addition, the office will be closed the following Monday, Nov 28 as Valerie will be taking a vacation day. - SEPO Board Sent 2022-11-16: New Rental - I have a house at 4121 N Missouri Street for rent. 3 months minimum. Please contact me at 956-425-4193 for further information. Sam Davis Sent 2022-11-15: Women's Club Meeting Friday November 18th - Reminder of Women's Club Meeting - Friday, November 18th Starting at 9am In Retzlaff Hall Thank You, Vicky LeRoy Krueger Sent 2022-11-15: Thanksgiving Dinner Reminder - Thanksgiving Dinner / November 24, 2022 Happy Hour 2:00pm / Eating at 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey Provided (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the cost of the turkeys and other needs) The signup is setup in library with virtual payment. Also, there are signup sheets for what potluck items you will bring. Thank You Everyone! Any question text or call. - Vicky LeRoy Krueger 785-418-6208 Sent 2022-11-14: Activity PO KE NO - Will now start at 7:00 PM thru 9:00PM, which started on 11-14-22. - Joy Olson & Sandy Lowe Sent 2022-11-11: Political Signs - If you have political signs on display in your yard, they must be taken down immediately after November 18th. This is according to the Election Code of the State of Texas. Thank you for your compliance. - SEPO Board Sent 2022-11-11: Toys for Tots - Toys For Tots Dear Friends, We briefly spoke about this at Woman’s Club the other day – so as a reminder: Our Harlingen Police dropped off a TOYS FOR TOTS box. It is in the Library. Toys For Tots – is the premier community action program sending a message of hope through the gift of a new toy to help bring the joy of Christmas to the less fortunate children. The mission is to collect new toys each year and distribute these toys as Christmas gifts to these children in our community. The Harlingen Police Department becomes familiar with these families, currently is collecting toys and hereby requests if anyone at Sunshine can please donate a gift ($10.00 or so). They (HPD) are waiving the “unwrapped” part since the Harlingen PD is most familiar with us thru NW & CERT and wrapping would be handy – just put GIRL/BOY and AGE __yrs. on the gift – visibly on the bottom. The Officers will pick up the boxes in a few weeks. THANK YOU Lenore J. Combs 956 245 1276 Resident and member of the Hgn. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Coordinator NW - CERT at SCCE Sent 2022-11-10: SEPO: October 2022 Financials The October 2022 Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2022-11-10: MARKETPLACE: New Listing - House for Sale - I have listed Kitty Olson's home at 4316 N MO for sale. You can view it on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2022-11-10: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale - Updated w/more pictures and pricing - I have updated the listing of my house that I have For Sale at 4341 N KS with additional pictures and pricing information. You can view it on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Steve Valmassoi 313-407-5826 Sent 2022-11-09: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:00 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call 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 2022-11-09: Thanksgiving Dinner 2022 - Thanksgiving Dinner / November 24, 2022 Happy Hour 2:00pm / Eating at 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey Provided Come and enjoy dinner with our extended family! (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the cost of the turkeys and other needs) The sign-up is setup in library with virtual payment. Also, there are signup sheets for what potluck items you will bring. And last but not least there signup sheets for helping > none of this is possible unless we get help to accomplish all of the tasks that are needed to make all of this happen Thank You Everyone! Any question text or call. - Vicky LeRoy Krueger 785-418-6208 Sent 2022-11-09: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 @ 1 PM - PLEASE NOTE: The Google Meet code has changed for this meeting and for all upcoming Board meetings. It is now: https://meet.google.com/vbc-posz-spm The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Nov 15, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular) at 1 PM can be accessed: directly from HERE on the Web site HERE Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 PM today. Please call with any questions / issues. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-09: AGENDA for Residents Meeting on Monday, Nov 14, 2022 @ 1 PM - PLEASE NOTE: The Google Meet code has changed for this meeting and for all upcoming Board meetings. It is now: https://meet.google.com/vbc-posz-spm The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Nov 14, 2022 Residents meeting at 1 PM can be accessed: directly from HERE on the Web site HERE Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 PM today. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-08: Out of Office: SEPO Communications & Board Responsibilities - I've mentioned this on several occasions but wanted to do it again this one final time. SEPO Community Emails: I will not be available to send your emails from Nov 11 thru Nov 20. Lenore has been let off-the-hook (so to speak) and I have found a new volunteer to help with this. Please continue to send your information to sepoenews@gmail.com during this timeframe. However, your emails need to be in text only. Attachments, embedded posters, links to documents etc. cannot be accommodated during my absence. Sunshine Web site: There will not be any Web site updates made during this timeframe. Newsletter: The first reminder concerning the Dec Newsletter is already queued and ready to be sent on Nov 17. Send your articles anytime and I will reply with the normal ‘Received For Newsletter’ by Nov 22. SEPO Board: Please contact one of the other six Board members with any Board questions/issues during this timeframe. Thank you for your understanding. Call me before Nov 11 with any questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-08: NOTES to Community: SEPO Board Executive Session on November 1, 2022 - “NOTES to Community” SEPO Board Executive Session Tuesday, November 1, 2022 (Immediately after ‘Regular’ Board meeting in Retzlaff Hall and Google Meet.) (Board members Only) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Board Executive Session was a closed session, open to only SEPO Board members, as permitted by Texas law since the meeting pertained to: A possible SEPO Rules Violation Employee compensation for the 2023 SEPO budget The meeting was called to order at 1:50 PM. All Board members were present in Retzlaff Hall. The Meeting Notice had been made available to the community by the required day/time. There were no agenda amendments formally requested by the Board. The Board acknowledged receipt of the Board Executive Session Summary from October 11, 2022. It was determined there was no SEPO Rules Violation. The Board agreed on employee compensation figures for the 2023 SEPO budget. Respectfully submitted, - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2022-11-08: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, November 1, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the November 1, 2022 Board Meeting (Special), can be found HERE . The minutes can be viewed/printed directly from this link . They will be posted in the office today. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-08: Thursday morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library - We are attempting to resurrect a previous tradition here at Sunshine - Thursday morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library. The first one will be this Thursday, Nov 10th from 8 am-10 am. 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. - Share Nelson Sent 2022-11-08: RESENDING - MARKETPLACE: Sunshine Home for Sale (Updated) - Please see additional pictures and an updated description of my home that is for sale at 4341 N KS. - Steve Valmassoi ******************* My apologies to Steve - I should have included the link to the Web site - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-08: LOST: Book - I unintentionally returned the book “Poison” by John Lescroart to the Sunshine Library. It’s a Harlingen Public Library book. Please return it to me (Donna Magyar) at 4316 N Missouri Street or call and I’ll pick it up at your house. Phone: 303-746-8197. Thanks. - Donna Magyar Sent 2022-11-07: WC: Veterans Day Tribute Friday 11 November 2pm - Dear Friends Game Plan for Friday: Please join us this Friday for a Veterans Day Tribute Golf Cart Parade, Ceremony and Pot Luck. Everyone is most cordially invited Parade: 2PM meet at the Office, line up, * Flags ready (you carry it or zip tie it to the cart) 2:15 Golf Cart Parade starts - heads to Gazebo 2:30 Flag Ceremony and etc 4:00 Social & Pot Luck set up 4:30 Welcome 5PM Pot Luck Readiness Team: We need 8 Flag Bearers + 2 ? 4 escorts (Flags are in Retz Hall) These Flag bearers will carry their Flag to the Gazebo (on their Golf cart) Also could use some help with Flag readiness prep (simple) such as help getting flag stands to & from Gazebo (John will be at the Gazebo) Veterans Day Program at the Gazebo (John & Hoppy - mc) Need 2 Traffic control volunteers - station: near the Gazebo steps Duty - simple assistance w parking around Gazebo for presentation as parade comes up Texas Ave. Route = go in between the marked trees and park either side of the Gazebo Everyone will remain in their Golf Cart for the Ceremony Except the 8 Flag Bearers and the 4 Flag escorts -- they will post colors etc in the Gazebo USA Canada Army Navy Marines Coast Guard Air Force POW-MIA Our committee could use some volunteers to carry our Flags etc Could use some general assistance We need 2 volunteers for parking assistance at the Gazebo Vicky is handling the Pot Luck arrangements Who can pick up the cake ) local bakery by Post Office New Combes Road will be ready by 12 noon -- then take it to Retz Hall kitchen There is a signup sheet (assignment). Leave me your name, phone & duty) - please & thanks Any questions - Please call us. Thanks Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 Genie Newsom 608 697 6719 Marlene Hall 641 351 9973 Thanks, as usual -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2022-11-07: Fishing Association Meeting Time Update - Fishing Association Meeting will start at 5:30PM rather than 7:00PM. Thanks Bill Peterson Sent 2022-11-07: Reminder of the Sunshine Garden Club Get Together - Reminder of the Sunshine Garden Club Get Together. Tuesday, November 8th, Library Social at 6:15pm Program starts at 6:30 - 7:30. Come join us for lots of tips and tricks in relation to gardening. We learn so much from each other. Thank you, - Sue, Terry, Glenna, Susanne Sent 2022-11-04: BEES: Have been located - A bee hive has been located on #9 Fairway. Pest Control will be out today to resolve. - Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Sent 2022-11-04: SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB NEWS - Sent 2022-11-04: Upcoming SCCE Fishing Association Meeting - On Wednesday Nov 9 @ 7:00 the SCCE Fishing Association will have its first seasonal meeting for all the participants and newcomers that may be interested in learning more about the many styles of saltwater fishing and tackle to use and places to go and everything related to fishing and outdoor activities in the RGA This meeting we will be taking orders for shirts Hats and collecting the Lifetime due of $10. We are having a speaker from Hook Line and Sinker to enlighten us on Angling items of all sorts. Please come and Join us we would like you input for future meeting topics Hope to see you their Bill Peterson President Email: sccefa2022@gmail.com 309-945-2108 Sent 2022-11-04: Upcoming Birding & Nature Club Meeting - The Birding & Nature Club will be holding their first meeting of the season in the Library on Monday Nov 7 @ 7:00 PM. If you are interested in Birds or any type of wildlife or nature plan on attending. Some of the events we do throughout the season are: field trips nature walks Bird count (the RGV has the most diversified species of birds in the world) guest speakers fellowship with folks with lots of interesting topics lots of fun and excitement Bill Peterson Acting Secretary Email: bandnclub@gmail.com Cell: 309-945-2108 Sent 2022-11-04: REMINDER: Garage Sale: Nov 4 & 5, 2022 - As A Reminder: We have sold our home at 1920 W Iowa Ave and are having a garage sale Fri, Nov 4, and Sat, Nov 5 from 8 am to 1 pm both days. Blanca Hiett Sent 2022-11-02: Former Resident Passing - Former resident, Earl Wier, passed away 11/01/22. Called in by Mecca Henry. Sent 2022-11-02: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) on Nov 1, 2022 (updated direct link to video) - Last evening the video wouldn't load to the Web site so I sent another link where it could be viewed. Good News - Today it is where it should be and can be found at the links below. The video from the Nov 1 ,2022 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE OR directly from this 'updated' LINK . Please contact me with any issues you may have viewing this video. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-02: New Web site Activity Pictures page - Last evening I added a new 'page' to the Sunshine Web site. If you hover on the 'Events' Tab you can access this new page entitled "Acty Pics (Winter 2022-2023)". Clicking on that title will take you HERE . I will be uploading pics that you guys send to me from all of the great activities this winter season here at Sunshine. If anyone tooks pics at the Shrimp Boil last week, please send them to me and I will get them out there asap. Note - This page will house all activity pics, i.e golf tournies except and not just Women's Club events. Thx in advance for sending great pics to me after each of the events this year. Call w/questions or issues. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Pics on Web site - Thanks to everyone who supplied the great pics from the Halloween Golf Cart Parade. I have uploaded everything I received HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Thx for Donations - We would like to thank everyone for the generous food drive the park had for SONshine Ministries Halloween Eve. Hundreds, perhaps a couple of thousand, food items were received. They will all be delivered shortly to less fortunate people in Mexico. God bless you all. Keith and Linda Axvig--SONshine Ministries. Pictures of the donations can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Thank You - Thank You to everyone what fun night we had even with a little rain. The food and donations will be put work starting Tuesday. We have helped a lot of people in much need with a chance of having food for their families. Pics of the collection can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Vicky Leroy Krueger Sent 2022-11-02: O'Clockers Golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 4:00 pm on Sunday Nov 6th due to time change. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 3:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 Sent 2022-11-02: Garage Sale: Nov 4 & 5, 2022 - We have sold our home at 1920 W Iowa Ave and are having a garage sale Fri, Nov 4, and Sat, Nov 5 from 8 am to 1 pm both days. - Blanca Hiett Back to Top

Sunshine Home For Sale/Rent Guidelines Revision 5 - Updated 03-01-2026 Print this Page The "MARKET" pages on this Web site HERE are where SUNSHINE HOMEOWNERS can list their homes For Sale/Rent. 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 Selling or Renting . Address of home (# and Full Street Name). Owner(s)’ Name. Contact info – of Owner or Realtor (phone(s), email(s) and/or other). The following items are optional: Description of home. If you are renting, what timeframe is the home available. Sale / Rental Price. Pictures. You may send as many pictures as you want or you can send a ‘link’ (preferred) to pictures you or your agent may have in a ‘cloud’. NOTE: The website administrator would very much like to help you with the sale or rental of your home by sending the information to the Sunshine community via a SEPO email and listing it on the Sunshine website. However, the information supplied concerning your sale cannot simply be a link to a realtor’s website. Sunshine does not advertise for realtors. The information requested above needs to be provided by either you or your realtor. If your realtor puts your pictures in a ‘cloud’ location, other than just on the realtor's website, that link can be posted on the Sunshine website. The Sunshine website will be updated as soon as the information is received concerning a new or updated listing. Common practice is that a “single” SEPO (Sunshine Estates Property Owners) email of all additions or updates that week will be sent to the community on Saturday mornings . Key things to remember about this process - You or your agent must “immediately” inform the SEPO office of your ‘For Sale’ listing. If renting, you must also inform the SEPO office and either you or the renter must go to the office and fill out the ‘Renters Emergency Information’ form. You or your agent need to keep the Web Administrator informed when your home needs to be removed from the listing page. Do this by sending an email to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my information below. Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: April 2023 Sent 2023-04-29: Broken Glass, Golf Related - A house at 1933 Michigan had a golf ball strike the back glass door causing it to shatter. More than likely, the ball came from the number 6 tee box, but no one knows how it happened. If you feel any responsibility for this damage/action, please get in touch with me or the homeowner. Thank you. - Randy Davis Golf Course Director Sent 2023-04-26: Storage Road Repair Alert - Please stay off the road on the west side of the storage area next to the drainage canal. This area will be under repair for the next couple of days. - Frank Tewell SEPO Director Sent 2023-04-25: Aerating Greens Postponed - The weather has made us postpone aerating our greens here in Sunshine this week. Based on the current forecast, next week may be as bad as well. Thank you for your patience. - Randy Davis Golf Course Director Sent 2023-04-25: Texas Ave Gate - The motor for the Texas Ave Gate has been replaced as of 4-24 and appears to be working fine. Thank you for your patience! Also, Lalo is doing some improvements to the dog park on Texas Ave and was hoping to keep the grass growing and the mud down with these changes. Have a good summer! - Tom Perrier Sent 2023-04-20: Golf Course Maintenance - All of the following information is contingent on the weather (rain, wind conditions, etc.): At noon Wednesday, April 26, we will begin aerating the greens. We will be completed Friday afternoon. The course will be playable, but the greens will be rough and you will need to skip holes that are being actively worked. Throughout the next few months, on Thursday mornings (while it’s still dark), we will be spraying turf management solution. This is purchased at Home Depot over the counter. It helps with our grass and as a side by-product helps kill mosquitos where they breed. It does not affect ornamentals, roses, flowers, shrubs, trees, fruits, citrus, and vegetables. If you don’t drink it, it’s safe for humans and pets. It has a smell to remind you to be extra aware for you and your critters. Also as needed, there will be periodic spraying to kill clover and encroaching carpet grass in small sections of the course. Thank you for your patience. Randy Davis Golf Course Director Sent 2023-04-18: AEP Warning: Lights Out - AEP will be working Tomorrow Behind 4333 N. Minnesota in putting in a post. If you live around this area, you could possibly be affected. - Working Hours: Wednesday April 19,2023 9:00Am -12:00pm - Things to consider: Taking another route when going in and out ...(Traffic will be congested with a crane that will be brought in) Items in your refrigerator Sincerely, - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2023-04-18: Sodas/Pop in the library and card room - There is soda/pop in the card room and Library. They are for sale - not for free. In order to replace that soda/pop we use the money that is put in the cap from the sales for replacement of the soda/pop. Right now we are not getting enough Money to replace the soda/pop. If you have any suggestions please let me know. - Vicky Krueger vickyleroy1954@gmail.com Call or text: 795-418-6208 Sent 2023-04-18: Future Rock Painting Club dates spring and into summer - Here are future Sunshine Rock Club Meeting dates: APRIL 24th MAY 1st MAY 22nd JUNE 5th JUNE 26th JULY 10th (date chgd f/holiday) JULY 24th AUG 7th AUG 28th SEP 11th HOPE that helps for planning purposes. Enjoy your spring/summer. Be safe. Karren Amos Sent 2023-04-18: Next Rock Painting Club Meeting - The next Sunshine Rock Painting Club Meeting is April 24th - hope to see you there! Karren Amos Sent 2023-04-18: Looking For: House for Rent - I know of someone who is looking for a place to rent in Sunshine next winter and he has been checking our website frequently. If you have a house for rent, I can help with that by listing it on the Sunshine website HERE . Just send me the information as outlined HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-04-18: Resident Passing - Jim Canty's wife's sister, Cindy, has informed the office that Jim passed away on April 9. - Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Sent 2023-04-18: Pavilion - Greetings from Sunshine: To all our residents that have made the trip North, hope you made it home safely. And to our residents that are heading out soon-----safe travels. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone that let me know what State you hailed from. We have 23 different States and 2 Canadian Provinces . Pretty much right up the middle of our country. We are getting flags for each of these States and Provinces. The flags will be hung in the Pavilion. The purpose of doing this is twofold----- To honor the States and Provinces our residents “Hail” from. To help combat the excessive noise that is generated when we have a function in the Pavilion. We have been fighting this for years and hopefully, this will ease some of this problem. This is just a “Heads UP” as to what you may find upon your return. Have a Great Summer!!!!! - Jim Kennedy SEPO Board Sent 2023-04-15: SEPO Emails & Website Status: April 19 thru May 6 - I wanted to remind everyone that from 5 PM on Wednesday, April 19 thru midnight on Saturday, May 6 I will be traveling and have no access to the SEPO Communications systems for email and the website during this timeframe. Therefore, the following limitations will be in place starting next Wednesday concerning SEPO Communications. Sunshine website: No one will be monitoring sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . There will be ‘no’ updates made to the website during this timeframe. SEPO Emails: Any emails to sepoenews@gmail.com that need to be sent to the community should only contain verbiage. That means no pictures, attachments etc can be included in your email. My backup during this period will also be doing some traveling but will send emails as time permits. Therefore, get any emails you need sent to the community to sepoenews@gmail.com as soon as you can before your event, etc. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-04-15: SEPO Financials: Unapproved 2023-03 (Mar) / Approved 2023-01 (Jan) & 2023-02 (Feb) - The following SEPO Financials, which were sent to the community in emails on April 3, are now posted on the Sunshine Website HERE : Jan 2023, Approved Feb 2023, Approved The UNAPPROVED March 2023 SEPO Financials are below, and also posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2023-04-15: MARKET: House For Rent - The house at 4137 N Mo Street is currently For Rent. Please see details and pictures on the Sunshine MARKET . The new homeowner has asked that I be contacted if anyone is interested in renting. - Cindy Shriver 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-04-14: Neighborhood Watch meeting Monday 17 April 3pm Retz Hall - Dear Neighborhood Watch and Sunshine residents We will have our meeting this Monday. 17 April 3pm All welcome. Bring your 2 CENTS. Focus this month is on Safety in unexpected conditions (hurricane, flooding, fire, etc. Come in your Golf Cart as we will take a ride around SCCE for a practicum experience. -- Utility poles, Sanitation Station, how to turn off water in a flooding condition, and etc. Warning - some Bad Guys are amping up their projects - they have their sights on fancy Golf Carts and other pricey items. They even have "borrowed" some heavy, pricy equipment such as Golf Course equipment. May I recommend all of us get some good outdoor lighting for our homes - Bad Guys hate lights. Would like to cordially extend an invitation to our new Board for their 2 CENTS for safety & security for the summer. HPD and HFD are considering another class HPD - Citizens Police Academy HFD - CERT Training -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW-CERT Sent 2023-04-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Apr 5, 2023 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Apr 5, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) can be found on the Sunshine website HERE and opened directly from HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-04-08: FINAL REMINDER: WOMEN'S CLUB EASTER SERVICE - APRIL 9TH, 2023 EASTER SUNDAY / SUNRISE SERVICE AT THE GAZEBO (UNLESS THE WEATHER IS TOO BAD FOR IT TO BE OUTSIDE IT WILL BE RETZLAFF HALL) TIME: 7:30AM WE WILL TAKE-UP AN OFFERING FOR THE PASTOR AT THE GAZEBO GOLF CARTS OR LAWN CHAIRS ARE WELCOME (YOU MAY WANT A FLASHLIGHT) PARKING ON TEXAS AVE (PLEASE KEEP SAFETY IN MIND) WE WILL SERVE A POTLUCK BRUNCH AT RETZLAFF HALL TO FOLLOW THE SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-04-07: Bob Auclair phone number - Many have asked for an update on Bob. I spoke to him yesterday and he is doing well and would welcome phone calls. His number is (715) 315-0403. - Dan Boardman Sent 2023-04-07: CORRECTION - VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) from Apr 5, 2023 - The link to the Apr 5, 2023 video on the website was incorrect when I sent it out yesterday. I fixed it just now HERE so everything should be correct. Let me know if there are any other issues. Thx. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Mgr Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com Sent 2023-04-06: APPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Mar 13 & 22, 2023 - The minutes from the Mar 13, 2023 Board Meeting (Regular) were revised at the Apr 5, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) and then APPROVED. The minutes from the Mar 22, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) were APPROVED at the Apr 5, 2023 Board Meeting (Special). Both sets of minutes can be found on the Sunshine website HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-04-06: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) from Apr 5, 2023 - The video from the Apr 5, 2023 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from this link . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-04-04: Garden Club Plant Sale, Thank You - A huge thank you to all who donated and visited the Garden Club plant sale today. It was a tremendous success. Everyone has been so generous. Thank you Robin and Dave for all your hard work, donated plants, and decorations. Couldn't have done it without you. Good luck planting and enjoy. Thank you all again, Susanne Sent 2023-04-04: SEPO Email Mgr Out of Office Notice - Hi All - I wanted to let everyone know that I will have limited access to sending SEPO emails from when I turn in my Spectrum Equipment at 1 PM this Wed (Apr 5) until Sat late afternoon (Apr 8). I should have internet access to the email system this Thu and Fri from 5 pm to 10 pm. If you have anything you know that needs to be sent during my offline times, send it to me now, and I can queue it now to send when you want it to go out. If you have anything that is an EMERGENCY during my offline times, text or call me, and I may be able to get hold of someone to send it for you. Thx for your understanding of this. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-04-03: SEPO Board Special Meeting 4-5-23 (GM timing chg) - Please access the Special Board Meeting on April 5, 2023 ten (10) minutes earlier than the meeting. We have had technical problems trying to access 15 minutes early. See original agenda below sent on April 2. - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-04-03: APPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-02 (Feb) - The APPROVED February 2023 SEPO Financials are be posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2023-04-03: CORRECTED & APPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-01 (Jan) - The Corrected January 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . These documents were approved at the last Board Meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2023-04-03: ANY INTEREST in Table Tennis/Ping Pong? - Are you interested in playing Table Tennis/Ping Pong here in Sunshine? If you are, please attend a meeting this Tuesday at 2 PM in Retzlaff Hall to discuss. - Grace Clark Sent 2023-04-02: Board Agenda Special Meeting - The meeting notice below was posted in the normal three spots (Office, Poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes) earlier today. Beth posted it on the website this afternoon HERE . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF and AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. April 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM Hybrid Meeting: Retzlaff Hall& Google Meet You can log into Google Meet at 2 PM with this link: http://meet.google.com/vbc-posz-spm Call to order Google Meet Recording – Announce this meeting is being recorded via Google Meet SEPO Board Roll Call Share Nelson Randy Davis Jim Kennedy Linda Davis Tom Perrier Frank Tewell Mark Owen Verify the Notice of the Agenda was made available to the community by the required day/time. Board Members consideration/adoption of any amendments to the posted agenda. Review and consideration of approving the meeting minutes for the regular Board Meeting held March 13, 2023. Opinion letter from Attorney regarding Texas Avenue/dog leash issues. Review of Suggestion/Complaint/Idea forms received since the previous meeting. Adjournment a. Motion to adjourn and vote b. Announce time of Adjournment c. Stop Google Meet recording d. Stop Google Meet Session - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-04-01: Website & Board Mtg Videos - I found out late this week the 'File Storage Limit' policies for the Sunshine website have changed. In an effort to not have SEPO pay more for additional storage space, I have been reviewing the larger files that are linked to on the site. As I suspected our meeting videos took up LOTS of space. So that's where my cleanup began. I have downloaded all BOARD videos dated prior to Oct 1, 2022 to a personal storage device and removed them, along with any links to them, from the website. If you need/want to view anything I have removed, just send an email to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com and I can get it/them to you. The Residents' meetings video are all still accessible on the website. I will be continuing with this effort the next couple of weeks. Wish me luck. :) - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: July 2021 Sent 2021-07-30: MARKETPLACE: House For Sale - Please go to the Sunshine MARKETPLACE to see the below add posted today. Sharon & Jim Schaub ***** 1940 W Indiana Circle (New Listing 07-30-2021) Home Owner: Jim & Sharon Schaub Contact: 956 744-8981 Description 2 bedroom 2 bath Brick Home Texas Room Office Work Room On the Golf Course 2 car garage New Roof 3 years ago Whole house remodeled in 2019 Tile throughout House Sent 2021-07-30: MARKETPLACE: For Sale - Household Items: Armoire & Fridge - Please go to the Sunshine MARKETPLACE to see pictures of the items listed “For Sale” Below. Kady Pohlmeyer ****** "FOR SALE" - Armoire - (Added 07-30-2021) Contact: Kady Pohlmeyer 956-642-6003 to set a time to come by Description: Large wooden 2-piece armoire Fits a 42 inch TV Beautiful piece of furniture Pricing: Make Offer "FOR SALE" - Refrigerator - (Added 07-30-2021) Contact: Kady Pohlmeyer 956-642-6003 to set a time to come by. Description: Large side by side Beige colored Great condition Pricing: Make Offer Sent 2021-07-29: Community Alert: Sunshine Meetings/Activities/Events - As meetings/activities/events start ramping up again at Sunshine, this is a reminder to the Sunshine Community, as stated on the Sunshine Web site HERE . We encourage you using your personal decision regarding mask use / attendance at meetings and other activities. We believe each person has to be responsible for themselves. Please do what YOU feel comfortable doing. Not everyone in our community is vaccinated. So when deciding whether you should attend community functions, please do what you feel is best for you. SEPO Board Sent 2021-07-27: Dog Found: Is he yours? - If anyone in Sunshine Estates is missing a wonderful German Shephard dog, we have it at lot 102 in Encore Sunshine RV Resort., He is very well behaved, but has been running free in our park for a couple days. Animal Control is supposed to be coming for him, but if he belongs to someone over there, we’d like to get him home. Sandra Atkinson, Lot 102 309-236-5959 Sunshine RV Resort Sent 2021-07-27: Found glasses - I found a pair of sunglasses the other day in front of my home at 1957 Iowa. They are dark tinted and bifocals. If someone wants to claim them they can call me at 906.290.6777. please leave a message if I don't answer. Larry Lindberg Sent 2021-07-27: It's Time For A Potluck! - Hey Everyone - Start thinking about what to bring to our next Summer Potluck. Bring a dish to share with others. Coffee, tea, and ice will be provided as well as plates, napkins, and utensils. If you wish, you may bring your own plates, drinks, etc. Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021 Place: Retzlaff Hall Time: Social Hour 4:30, Eat at 5:00 This is a chance to meet all of the new residents, and visit with your neighbors. Any questions, call me 719-468-4556 Thanks, Marian Young Sent 2021-07-27: Hot tub - After delays due to defective parts and the heavy rains that threw off the water chemistry, the hot tub is back in operation. The water is currently heating up and you are welcome to use the hot tub. Thanks for your patience. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-07-26: Updated ACC (Architectural Control Committee) Process and Form (as of 07-14-2021) - Please refer to the Sunshine Web site HERE and click on ‘Architectural Control Committee’ OR go directly to the ACC page HERE . PLEASE NOTE: The ACC Process and Form have been updated. Please read this information/form very carefully and follow this ongoing. You can download the new form from the Web site or obtain it from the SEPO Office. The previous ACC Form will no longer be accepted by the Office. If you have any questions about the updated process or form, please contact one of your ACC Committee Members . If you have any questions about the Web site, please contact the Web site Manager (Beth Parrish). ACC Committee Sent 2021-07-24: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey everyone - If you need Sandra's nail trimming service for your pet, she will be here next Friday, will start at 1:00 pm, and she will come to your home. Date: July 30th, 2021 Call: Marian Young to set up an appointment Phone: 719-468-4556 Cost: $10 Thanks, Marian Sent 2021-07-23: Neighborhood Watch meeting notes (19 July 2021) - These meeting notes are available on the NW Page HERE . Sincerely, Lenore J. Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW-CERT Sent 2021-07-21: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes, July 15, 2021 - The UNAPPROVED SEPO Board Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2021 are posted on the Sunshine Web site and can be viewed/printed from HERE . Respectively Submitted, Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-07-21: Garage sale - Garage sale at 4224 N Minnesota St. Friday and Saturday July 23 & 24 from 8 am till 2 pm. Stan and Sylvia Nelson Sent 2021-07-17: MARKETPLACE: Free - decorative river rock and red pavers - The Sunshine MARKETPLACE has been updated with the below. "FOR FREE" - decorative river rock and red pavers - (Added 07-17-2021) Contact: Rick Trout 303-588-9625 4348 N Kansas St. Description: We have decorative river rock and red pavers in our front yard that is free for the taking. If we are around and available, we can help you load up the rock. Pricing: FREE Sent 2021-07-17: Do you have any Paper that needs Shredding? - Hello Homeowners - The office is going to have a company come out and shred paperwork. I am offering the homeowners a chance to get your shredding done at the same time. The way it will work is as follows: Bring boxes to the office between 9am and noon on July 21. Price is $7.00 per copy paper size box. Larger boxes cost more. Pay when dropping off and we will handle the rest. Nothing excepted after noon as I must give a number of boxes to the company. I hope that this is helpful. Thanks, Mecca Henry Treasurer SEPO (469) 766-4255 Sent 2021-07-16: Video of Special SEPO Board Meeting held on July 15, 2021 - The Special SEPO Board meeting held on July 15, 2021 @ 1:00 PM was a Hybrid meeting. Retzlaff Hall was open to Board members and those residents and renters who wished to attend in person. This meeting was recorded and can be viewed directly from HERE . This same file can also be viewed from the Board Meetings page on the Sunshine Web site HERE . The minutes from this meeting will be published soon. If you have any questions about this video or issues with viewing it, please let me know. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-07-14: Removal of SEPO Property - It has come to the Board’s attention that a false rumor has been circulating in Sunshine concerning materials and properties located within the SEPO Storage Lot shed area, which is located north of W Iowa Ave. Some of the materials stored in this area 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. Recently a resident donated several stone-like concrete blocks to SEPO for use on the golf course. These blocks were placed in this storage area for future use. We were informed someone removed these blocks from the storage area and placed them in their yard. When they were approached, the resident said it was ok to do so because they had been told by other resident(s) that anything in the Storage Lot shed area could be removed and used by any resident. The resident was informed this is not true and the blocks needed to be returned. In conclusion, this is a friendly reminder (or maybe you are hearing it for the first time) that the materials located in the Storage Lot shed area are not available for use by SEPO residents at their home. This material is owned by SEPO and should not be removed. SEPO Board Sent 2021-07-14: Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting Monday 19 July 3pm Retz Hall - Dear Friends - Whether you are a volunteer or not, please come to our meeting. We will have a great show 'n tell and meet some special guests that I know you will enjoy. Refreshments served Coffee's on. 😊❤ Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Invitation Reminder to SCCE: Monday 19 July 3pm Retzlaff Hall Meet n Greet, Fellowship, Refreshments and… Special Guests: Harlingen Police Department: Assistant Chief of Police - Miryam Anderson, Sgt. Charles Fechner – Special Services District Representative, NW Liaison Harlingen Fire Department – CERT Team (Station 8) Admin Staff and 109 Firefighters are responsible for Fire & Rescue Services City of Combes Public Safety – Police Department Chief of Police - Patrick Quill South Texas EMS and Paramedic Service Pete Moreno, Director of Support Services & Training Our Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team members take this time to invite all of Sunshine to enjoy this visit. Please come for a short time to meet and welcome our heroes who serve and protect us. They also are staunch supporters of Sunshine’s premier NW-CERT Team. Prior to COVID-19, we had many an interesting meeting with them, classes, practical demonstrations and other joint opportunities such as National Night Out. Let’s take this opportunity to reunite friendships and begin a new start. Great refreshments to be served. Coffee’s always on. You won’t regret this time. We shall also set up a walkaround educational table for Neighborhood Watch, CERT, Citizens Police Academy and more. John will have the AED out, Hands-Only CPR info, First Aid, the STOP- THE - BLEED Bag and other educational information available. Sincerely, Lenore J. Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW-CERT Sent 2021-07-12: TIME SENSITIVE: pool closure - The swimming pool will be closing at 9:00 tonight only. It will reopen tomorrow morning in time for exercise classes. Chemicals will be applied tonight. A new part has been ordered for the hot tub to replace the defective one we received about a month ago. It worked well for 3 weeks. Plans are to get the hot tub up and running as soon as possible. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-07-12: AGENDA for Board Meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - Later today you will be able to view/print the agenda on/from the Sunshine Web site by clicking HERE . Valerie will also be posting it outside her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall this morning. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-07-11: SEPO June 2021 Financials - Fellow Homeowners, Beth has posted the June Financials on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any question regarding the information. Thanks Mecca Henry Treasurer SEPO (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-07-11: MARKETPLACE: Sunshine Home for Rent - This listing has also been posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . ******************** Now available: prefer a lease for 6 months or more, $$ contingent on length of stay 4332 N Minnesota Street Contact: Marlene @ 641-351-9973 or Nile @ 641-351-8996, email: marlene1947@live.com 2 Bedroom, Brick Home 1 Large K size bedroom, 1 full size bed, closets in both bedrooms 1 ½ bath (walk in shower plus toilet and sinks located between bedrooms) (1/2 bath off of main living area) Open concept of spacious L.R., Dining area, Kitchen All tile floors 55 inch TV Laundry in roomy 1 car garage attached Carefree outside maintenance provided Fully furnished Kitchen cookware, dinnerware, Dining room table and chairs, 2 large sofas Possible golf cart rental available by the month Walk in ready home to enjoy all the events and attractions (golf, pool, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, exercise equipment, cards, …) Pictures available via phone request for those seriously interested. Marlene Hall Sent 2021-07-11: MARKETPLACE: Sunshine Home for Sale - This listing has also been posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . ******************** House for Sale: 4224 N Minnesota St Owner Stan and Sylvia Nelson Phone 956 440 8110 2 bedroom 2 bath brick home 1625 Sq. Ft. Plus texas room Screened in patio Oversized garage New roof 3 years ago Kitchen remodeled 3 months ago Wood tone vinyl floors throughout Never been flooded Stan Nelson Sent 2021-07-07: HELP: Need Sump Pump to prevent house flooding - My house is in danger of flooding if we get the additional rain that is predicted. Does anyone have a sump pump that I could borrow? If so, please call me at 972-567-8665. Mark Owen Sent 2021-07-04: MARKETPLACE: For Sale - 2019 stihl Gas Powered hedge trimmer - See the Sunshine Web site for a new item added to the MARKETPLACE . Pictures Included. Contact: Sam Davis 956-244-4682 or 956-425-4193 cell or home sldtexas@sbcglobal.net (email) Description: 3 yr old gas hedge trimmer, with blade scabbard and user manual. Perfect condition. No more hedges, so don't need Pricing: $100.00 Sent 2021-07-04: UPDATED: Sunshine Directories - It's been a while since the Sunshine Directories have been updated on the Web site. Our community has had several comings and goings since the last update. So please check out the updated directories, dated 06-30-2021, HERE . The 2021 New Resident photo page has also been updated. If anyone has any corrections that need to be made, please let me know. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-07-04: AGAIN - VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Women's Club SEPO Newsletter Editor - I thought I would send this again to inform you that I haven't heard from anyone concerning taking over as Sunshine Newsletter Editor. What I’m proposing ongoing is that the Primary Newsletter Editor: Prepare the SEPO E-News e-mails to send out for – the initial e--mail notice (sent on the 17th) that Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of the Month. the final e-mail notice (sent on the 23rd) that Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of the Month. These e-mails generally don’t change much, if any, from month to month. Once the editor receives an article ensure the sender is notified within 24 hrs that it was received. This is a canned reply to the sender's e-mail. Review the article for content and accuracy of data and work with the sender to get the article finalized. Combine all of the finalized articles and format/create the Newsletter. Send the ‘final’ newsletter document to the SEPO Communications Manager (Beth Parrish) for publication. The Primary Editor will also be responsible for maintaining the Newsletter Guidelines on the Web site. The next steps I’m proposing is that I, Beth Parrish, (as the Secondary Newsletter Editor & SEPO Communications Mgr): Review the final Newsletter sent to me by the Primary Editor. Add any applicable Web site links or anything else that may be applicable (i.e. attachments). Send out the Newsletter to the community via SEPO E-News e-mail prior to the first of the following month. Send the Newsletter to the SEPO Office to be printed and posted in the Library. Post it on the Sunshine Web site HERE . With all of that said, I will be willing to work with the new Primary Editor for as long as it takes for that person to feel comfortable doing her tasks on her own. The first e-mail that needs to be sent soliciting articles doesn’t need to go out until September 17. I would love to start working with a volunteer by September 1, 2021 at the latest . Please feel free to call me at any time with questions. I look forward to working with one of you ladies on this. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-07-02: MARKETPLACE: For Sale (as priced or offer) - We have several items for sale. They are viewable in the Sunshine Marketplace HERE . Contact: John or Donna Magyar 303-746-8197 or 406-390-2074 (text or call) magyar.johna@gmail.com (email) Sent 2021-07-02: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes, June 24, 2021 - The UNAPPROVED SEPO Board Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2021 are posted on the Sunshine Web site and can be viewed/printed from HERE . Respectively Submitted, Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-07-02: Former Resident Passing - I have been informed that former resident, Jane Gilvin, mother of current resident Terry DeBackere and grandmother of current resident Paula Janson, passed away last Monday, June 28, 2021. Bonnie Fransene Sent 2021-07-02: Hot Tub - Sorry Folks. The hot tub will not be hot for a awhile. You can still sit in the tub and enjoy the bubbly water. The part we ordered last time is defective. We are in the process of returning it and getting another. The pool is fully operational. Jean Burgoine Back to Top

Agenda (2024-02-05) Birding & Nature Club Meeting Info (2025-2026 Winter Season Agenda (2024-02-05) Sent 2026-02-02: Birding & Nature Club Minutes, Dec 1, 2025 - Birding and Nature Club Minutes, Dec. 1. 2025 Call to order by Tom Stone. Speaker, Mike Heep prepared a wonderful presentation on the citrus of the Valley, sharing with us several varieties of local oranges, grapefruit, mandarin, etc. from our area. Very interesting. Meeting: minutes presentation and discussion. Motion to accept; approved. Financial: presented by Jean B. in the absence of Miles. Balance: $2993.74. Discussion Motion to accept; approved Old Business: Bird feeding going well Texas Ave Garden report: weeded and shavings applied. Tree, Shrub signage still in the works. Needs to be weather- proof yet not too pricey. New Business: Nominating committee Upcoming speakers: Keith Hackland Field trip to Resaca de la Palma in March. Fee $4.00 with tram on Wed., Sat. Or Sun. Preferably Wed. End of year bird count: Ralph Next meeting Jan. 5, 2026 Motion to adjourn. - Deb Jones, Secretary Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-02-02: Birding & Nature Club Friendly Reminder - Birding and Nature Club Friendly Reminder: We are welcoming Keith Hackland, Proprietor, of the Alamo Inn, Alamo, Texas and renowned Host of Birders from around the world. We invite you to come and listen as Keith relates some of his fascinating stories of birding adventures here in the Valley and places unknown. We will meet at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, Feb. 2. All are welcome. See you soon, - Deb Jones, Secretary Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-30: REMINDER: Birding and Nature Club Speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, February 2nd will be Keith Hackland, proprietor of Alamo Inn, Alamo, TX, who will be speaking to us on the RGV bird migratory patterns. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, February 2nd. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-17: Birding & Nature Club speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, February 2nd will be Keith Hackland, proprietor of Alamo Inn, Alamo, TX, who will be speaking to us on the RGV bird migratory patterns. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, February 2nd. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-17: Birding and Nature Club meeting minutes - Birding and Nature Club Minutes January 5, 2026 Meeting was called to order by President Tom Stone There were 28 people present Unfortunately our speaker John Yochum who was going to speak about the lower RGV Magic did not make the meeting. Last month’s minutes were not available. Financials: the balance of the checkbook is $2990.74 with no activity since last month. Brenda made a motion, 2nd by Ralph to accept the report, motion passed. Old Business: Judy Stone reported on the bird feeding project. Mary will check into different types of signs for the trees and also the cost of signs. New Business: Tom asked for volunteers to head up the nominating committee for 2026-2027. Dave volunteered to head this committee. There is a field trip being planned to go to Resaca De La Palma state park in March of 2026. Tom will set it up with the park so we have a tram. Ralph gave a report on the end of the year bird count, the total species seen was 71. The most numerous bird was the Grackle, 2nd was Black Bellied Whistlers and 3rd was pigeons. They did see 27 green parakeets. Deb Gossman gave a presentation about the new garden that is by the bird feeder. She had a power point showing the whole process The next meeting will be February 2. 2026 in Retzlaff hall. Our speaker will be Keith Hackland from the Alamo Inn. Motion by Miles, 2nd by Ralph to adjourn - Tom Stone Sent 2026-01-03: Birding and Nature club speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, January 5th will be John Yochum, Park Ranger at Estero Llano Grande State Park, who will be speaking to us on the Rio Grande Valley magic. This will be of interest, as it pertains to the many unique flora and fauna of the RGV. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, January 5th. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President Birding and Nature Club Sent 2025-12-01: REMINDER: B&N Club Speaker Mon Evening, Dec 1 - Technology glitch and I hadn't received this from Deb Jones over the weekend, so I hope all who wanted to attend can do so. - Beth Parrish Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, Dec 1 will be Local Naturalist and Botany expert, Mike Heep, who will be speaking to us on the topic of Citrus in the Rio Grande Valley. This will be of interest, as many of us have citrus trees nearby. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, Dec 1. All are welcome. See you soon. - Deb Jones, Secretary Birding and Nature Club Back To Top

Activities: Day/Week/Month (2018-2019) Additional Details SUN 1:30 pm, Sunday Bridge Location: Card Room 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Contact: Ron Salami Time/Location: 3:45 pm, Meet by bulletin board by office to pick teams. 4:00 pm, play starts on Sunshine Golf Course. Teams picked by drawing cards. 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. MON 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Contact: Beth Parrish Location: Meeting room next to Pavilion. (Key from office needed for entry.) All skill levels welcome. We do this for both Fun & Exercise. Video DVDs are available in room OR bring what you like most. 8:00 am to 10 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) 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. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Mon thru Fri) Contact: Lenore Combs Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. Play Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Mon thru Fri) Contact: Ina Hillman Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. Play Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Mon, Wed & Fri) Contact: David Pickett or Charlie Gardner Location: Tennis Courts (Pickleball nets are put up in place of the Tennis nets.) Details: First arrivals play first and then as new players arrive, they join in the next game. Then we usually change partners and play in rotation. We do have two courts which accommodate four players on each court at a time. All skill levels of players are invited to come out and enjoy the Fun and get some Exercise. 10:00 am to Noon, Line Dancing 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 beginner or intermediate. Class moves fast. Dancers are experienced. Would be too hard for ultra beginners. 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" Contact: Jean Fredericks Location: Card Room No partner or signup needed 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Tai Chi (Mon thru Fri) Contact: You can contact Beth Parrish with questions. Location: Meeting room next to Pavilion. (Key from office needed for entry.) All skill levels welcome. We do this for both Fun & Exercise. Video DVDs are available in room OR bring what you like most. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:00 pm Bible Study/Movie Group (Jan thru Apr) Contact: Warren Hertel Location: Retzlaff Hall Length of Time: 1.5 to 2 hrs Details: Faith-based movies will be shown generally lasting 1.5-2 hrs. In addition we will be showing movies of Sight and Sound theater Productions filmed at the live productions at one of their two locations. There will also be various discussions related to Old Testament marriage customs and the seven feasts as they relate to Chrisitianity. 7:00 PM, Sunshine Birding and Nature Club Contact: Jean Burgoine Location: Library; 1st Monday of each month Details: Open to all residents in the community. 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 SPI 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? 7:00 pm, Cards - "Euchre" Contact: John Chajec Location: Card room TUE 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics Second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. NOTE: Starting Nov 1, 2018 there are two Tee Times for the Men's Golf League 8:30 am, Men's Golf League (first Tee Time) OR 10:15 am, Men's Golf League (second Tee Time) Contact: Mark Owen Location: Sunshine Golf Course. Come to Retzlaff Hall prior to starting play. Cost: $1.00 per week 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. Following 8:30 am golf, Men's Golf League Business Meeting Contact: Mark Owen Location: Retzlaff Hall Purpose: Hand out Winnings from previous week's play, i.e. CTP 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Women's Bible Study/Story Telling (starts first week in Feb) Contact: Sue Swidryk Location: Card Room. O ther Details: Rather than a Bible Study it really is a Bible Story Telling event. Sue tells a story out of the bible and the participants discuss it. The 'subject' discussed is decided by the group on a yearly basis. Everyone is invited. Just bring a bible. There is no homework for the people who attend. It has turned out to be a lot fun. You don't have to know the bible but you will probably learn something. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Women's Bible Study Contact: Lori Hunt Location: Lori's Home Other Details: Study Books of the Bible 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" ((Tue, Thu, Sat) Contact: Bob Anderson Location: Pool Room 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Table Tennis (Ping Pong) (Tue and Thu) Contact: Winter - Vic Deleon Summer - Grace Clark Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: All skill levels welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy this fun activity that provides good exercise. Two tables available. Generally play doubles. Bring your own paddle. 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Game - "Mahjong" Contact: Heidi Dill Location: Card Room Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game. 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Tai Chi (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (seven days a week) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 7:00 pm, 4 Cards - "Men's Poker" Location: Card Room WED 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 9:00 am, Ladies Golf League Tee time Contact: Joyce Smith Location: Sunshine Golf Course All Female Sunshine Golfers welcome, no matter what skill level. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" Contact: Jean Fredericks Location: Card Room No partner or signup needed 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Tai Chi (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (seven days a week) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Game Night Contact: Bev McIntosh or Bev Jamison Location: Card Room Details: Open to all residents. No partner or signup needed. Play all kinds of games (Board or Card) that are not played on other days/nights. Will probably play different games each week. May be two or three different kinds of games going at a time. Feel free to bring a game from home. Bring a snack if you want. Coffee is available. THU 7:30 am, Coffee & Donuts Contact: SEPO Office Location: Library Details: This is a chance for residents to get to know each other upfront and personal. Donuts are available at a cost of $1 per. Coffee is free. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 9:00 am to noonish; sew to 3 pm, Quilters (The Killer Bees) Contact: Jan Baethke Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: Our group...The Killer Bees...is very informal. 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. 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 3 pm. Of the 80-90 ladies throughout the RGV that come each Thursday, Dec - April, usually 15-20 will stay and sew. Every other year/season we have a quilt show that is usually in February or March. This season it is scheduled for March 29, 2019. Our yearly retreat is to The Retreat House in Rockport (Quilting/Scrapbooking/The Retreat House) . We are booked thru 2021 for our stay; usually in Nov or Dec. 10:00 to 11:00 am, Book Club Contact: Location: Harlingen Library Details: 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" (Tue, Thu, Sat) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" Contact: Karen Baase Location: Card Room Details: Open to all ladies who wish to play. Partner helpful but not required. I f 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. 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Table Tennis (Ping Pong) (Tue and Sat) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Tai Chi (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 3:00 pm, Golf Scramble Sign up in Library by noon Wednesday 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 4:30 pm to whenever, Happy Hour Contact: Cathy Richmond can answer questions Location: Pavilion (Retzlaff Half if weather is bad) Details: BYOB. Bring finger food to share if you plan to partake yourself. If you don't want to eat and/or drink, just come and join in the fun. We have a blast. 6:30 pm, Stained Glass Contact: Cathy Chajec & Warren Hertel Location: Woodshop Details: Starts Jan 3, 2019 Never worked with stained glass, this is your opportunity to expand your knowledge. We will provide everything you need to get started including a skilled instructor. It's not "almost free" it is free!! 7:00 pm, 4 Cards - "Men's Poker" Location: Card Room FRI 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Jan to Mar) Women's Bible Study Contact: Harriet Meier or Ladonna Harvey Location: Card Room Other Details: Study Books of the Bible 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Tai Chi (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" & "Eucher" Contact: Mecca Henry Location: Card Room Details: Arrive by 6:45 pm . Play starts at 7 pm. No partner required. Join us for a fun and enjoyable night out with friends who love to play cards. We are open to playing other card games as well. SAT 9:00 am, Golf Scramble Sign up in Library by noon Friday 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" (Tue, Thu, Sat) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Game - "Mahjong" Contact: Heidi Dill Location: Card Room Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game. 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" Contact: Jean Frederick Location: Card Room Other Details: Participants have partners to assure that there is an even number of people each week. If someone is not able to attend one week, their partner either finds a temporary partner for that week (with Jean’s help) or does not play. New participants are welcome. If you do not know how to play, we will teach you. Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: December 2025 Sent 2025-12-29: WC: NYE Party - Come all. A reminder for new years eve to sign up in the library 5.00 each. Signup ends 1 PM on Wed, Dec 31. - Patricia & Phillip Lay Sent 2025-12-27: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Jan 2026 - Happy New Year Here's your Jan 2026 Sunshine Newsletter. Thanks to everyone who contributed. As you will see, there is LOTS coming up for you to do and enjoy. HAVE FUN! You can view/print it from the Sunshine website HERE . Valerie will be placing printed copies in the library when she returns on Monday. - Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-12-27: 2026 SEPO Board Nomination Committee: Nominees Announcement - The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Patricia Lay (Chairperson) and Joanne Anderson, are pleased to submit the following Nominees names, in alphabetic order , for the 2026 SEPO Board of Directors election. These SEPO Homeowners have met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. All Nominees have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by this Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. We have attached the BIOs we received from each Nominee. During the January 5, 2026 SEPO “Residents & Directors” meeting the Nominating Committee will move that the SEPO Board place the names of these nominees on the 2026 ballot. Phillip Lay William Petersen Tracy Wagner This announcement, along with the Nominees’ BIOs , will be posted outside the SEPO Office today. Please contact Patricia Lay (Chairperson) with any questions 425-275-2309 Sent 2025-12-26: AGENDA: "Residents & Directors" Meeting on Monday, Jan 5, 2026 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the Hybrid Monday, Jan 5, 2026 "Residents & Directors" Meeting @ 1 PM is attached and can also be accessed on the Sunshine website HERE . It is also posted outside the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. Please notify Beth Parrish of any website issues. Please notify me of any document content questions / issues. - Randy Davis SEPO Board President Sent 2025-12-24: WC: New Year's Eve - Come one and all🎉🎊 Wednesday, Dec 31st 2025 to ring in 2026! 8pm-12 BYOB, bring snacks to share Sign up in the library $5.00 each Woohoo, - Phillip and Patricia Lay Sent 2025-12-23: Harlingen trash pick up holiday schedule - There will be no pick up on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Trash will be picked up the next scheduled trash day. - Cathy Richmond Sent 2025-12-23: Reminder from City of Combes Utilities Department - Waste Connections 2026 Calendar now available! Please take note of the changes in the collection schedule due to the Christmas and New Year's Route schedule adjustments. Christmas Week - Drivers will be off on Thursday, December 25th. -Thursday's route will be completed on Friday. New Year's Week -Drivers will be off on Thursday, January 1st. -Thursday's route will be completed on Friday. Please check your 2026 Waste Connections calendar for all scheduled dates and holiday adjustments. Thank you for helping keep Combes clean. As a reminder, please contact 956-423-2714 to report any illegal dumping or outside debris being brought into our city. - Beth Parrish for Combes Residents living in Sunshine Sent 2025-12-23 Painting/Craft class - Come join us at the Painting/ craft class today at 1pm. It’s held every Tuesday 1pm in the hall. Just bring whatever you are working on or come get some ideas! No art talent required!! Men you are invited too!! No class on Dec 30. 🎄🎅🏻❤️ - Janee Bledsoe Sent 2025-12-23: Shop for Jefferson Elementary 2026 - If you are an after Christmas bargain hunter, please consider picking up a board game and/or children's Christmas socks for Next year's second graders . There will be 34 children next year (as of now). These are two items that would be extremely helpful. Thank you - Mary Hull Sent 2025-12-23: REMINDER (2nd): JAN 2026 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day DEC 24, 2025 - IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWLETTER 2025-2026 Hi Sunshine Friends, and Happy New Year! Here is your Second Reminder to submit all SEPO January 2026 Newsletter Articles and Announcements by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 24 at seponewsletter@gmail.com . I will notify each of you when your article has been received by replying “Received for Newsletter ”. If you do not get this reply within 36 hours, please contact the Newsletter Editor via Text or Phone Call. Once the article is received, the Editor updates or adds any corrections to the article before it is published. As we enter our New Year of 2026, I hope to hear from many of our amazing Volunteers, sharing their activities and group events! Our SEPO Newsletter is an excellent resource to attract interest and new members for your Group or Club! REMINDER : Even if you don’t have an activity finalized in time for printing, you can always submit a “Save the Date ” message for the Newsletter! Newsletter Guidelines, are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters, which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . I’m looking forward to hearing from all of you! Let’s begin 2026 with sharing our talents and friendship! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me! - Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-12-22: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2025-12-19 - The 'UNAPPROVED ' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Dec 19, 2025 are available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Lisa Perrier WC Secretary Sent 2025-12-21: 2026 SEPO Election: ACTION REQUIRED by Noon, Tues, Dec 23 - Sunshine vs Away Address for Ballot Packet Mailing - Thx to those of you (right around 100 of 304) who have replied with the data we needed. I do understand lots of you simply want your Ballot packets mailed to Sunshine and I had said no reply required. So no problem there. However, I know quite a few of you aren't living here in your Sunshine home and won't be here next year either when the packets get mailed and voting is in full swing. In order to give, in particular, LLCs and those renting their homes a little more time to reply, I'm granting an extension for replies until noon on Tuesday, Dec 23, AT THE LATEST . I need to get the address to send to info to the office to print labels this week. So, if you haven't replied by the extension deadline, the Ballot packet will be mailed to your Sunshine address. Again - Please simply hit 'reply' to this email with your mailing info and it will automatically go to the committee member who is tallying your replies. - Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-12-20: WC: Murder Mystery - Just an early announcement regarding our 20's Prohibition Speakeasy Murder Mystery to be held Sunday Feb 22nd. I will need 24 people to play characters (male and female). There is a signup in the library specifically for characters. You will be provided with a character card, certain things you have to say (nothing to memorize!) etc. So find a Roaring 20's outfit now! Character cards will be provided closer to the event. - Mary Hull, Chairperson Sent 2025-12-18: Golf course, Thursday Dec 18 - Course closed. Will reevaluate at midday. -- Scott Kronshage SEPO Board, Golf Course Director Sent 2025-12-18: WC, New Homeowners Party - Save the date - New Homeowners Party. January 17th, 2026. Hello to all current and new homeowners in Sunshine Estates. We’re excited to share that the New Homeowners Party will be held on January 17, 2026. Jill Heinerikson and I are looking forward to hosting the event and seeing you there. It’s going to be a fun event and we’ll have more details for you soon. Thank you - Lisa and Jill Sent 2025-12-18: Women’s Club meeting reminder - 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 Hello ladies of Sunshine Estates! Join us December 19th at 9:00 a.m. at Retzlaff Hall for our holiday Women’s Club meeting . We’ll be talking about upcoming events, community topics, and possibly voting on ideas for community upgrade projects. We’re also having an ugly sweater contest, so wear your best (or worst!) holiday sweater. We already have the awards ready. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and a few surprises. Don’t forget your name tag . If you wear or bring your Women’s Club merchandise, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a door prize! We look forward to seeing you there! - Lisa Perrier Women's Club secretary Sent 2025-12-17: WC Christmas Dinner Signup - Remember to sign up for the Christmas Dinner by next Monday! Payment and signs are in the library…. Dec 25/12:30/$6 - Jane Meehan Sent 2025-12-17: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Dec 8, 2025 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Dec 8, 2025 Board Meeting (Reg) were attached to this email and can also be viewed/printed from the Sunshine website HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please contact Beth Parrish @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com with any technical/website issues/questions. Please contact Gay Paxton @ sepoboardlaptop@gmail.com with any meeting content questions. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-12-17: REMINDER: JAN 2026 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day DEC 24, 2025 - IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER 2025-2026 I’m sure many of you are busy with your Christmas Holiday plans and festivities! My wish for this beautiful season is Good Health and Happiness to all our Sunshine Country Club Estates residents, renters, and employees. But, even with the Joy and Celebrations of December, I need to look ahead to preparing our January 2026 SEPO Newsletter (did I just type “2026 ”???). I am sending out my FIRST REMINDER that the January 2026 Newsletter Articles are due at the end of the day on December 24 . All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . I would love to hear from any group or clubs who are willing to tell us a bit more about your activities and meetings. We also have many lesser-known fun groups that need recognition! Here is your chance! Remember, even if you don’t have an activity finalized in time for printing, you can always submit a “Save the Date” for the Newsletter! Newsletter Guidelines, are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters, which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . I’m looking forward to hearing from all of you! Let’s begin 2026 with sharing our talents and friendship! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me! - Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-12-16: REMINDER, Golf Cart Caroling - Come all to golf cart caroling! Practice on Wednesday Dec 17th, 2:00 in hall. Then on Friday Dec 19th meet at 4:00 at Share Nelson's house (1929 W Indiana Cir) - bring with snacks to share, BYOB. Caroling will start at 5:00. If you can't make practice no problem, come Friday. The more the merrier. - Phillip and Patricia Lay Sent 2025-12-16: Jefferson Elementary Recap Mtg - This Thursday Dec 18th in the library at 11 am. Any suggestions to make it even better next year would be welcome! Thanks for everything Sunshine did this year!! - Mary Hull (Event Chair) Sent 2025-12-16: WC: Christmas Dinner Announcements - This is Beth P: I just saw the below on Facebook from Dec 14 Christmas Dinner Announcements Dear Friends, Mark your calendars: Thursday, December 25! Please join us for a Christmas Dinner Potluck at Retzlaff Hall. Our theme this year is “Trading Snowflakes for Seashells”. Come join your neighbors for the food and fellowship. Stick around for some crazy games and socializing…….. Cost: $6.00 Menu: Ham/sauce, coffee - iced tea - lemonade We ask that you bring a dish to pass for the potluck. Signup sheets and Virtual Ticket Sales will be in the library until Monday, Dec. 22. Doors will be open at 12:30 PM. Dinner will be served at 1:00, after the blessing. We hope to see you there! Thank you for your support in our Sunshine Community! - Jane Meehan and Brenda Bont (Co-Chairs) We wish each of you a Very Merry Holiday Season! Sent 2025-12-15: Wood Shop Orientation Class Wednesday December 17th 5 pm - WoodShop Orientation Class Wednesday Dec 17th 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. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 Sent 2025-12-15: How to Reply: 2026 SEPO Election: ACTION REQUIRED - Sunshine vs Away Address for Ballot Packet Mailing - Thx you so much to all of you who have already replied with your information. However, I'm realizing now I probably shouldn't have put my Election Committee email address in my signature. Please simply hit 'reply' to the email I sent out earlier and it will automatically go to one of my committee members who is tallying your replies. - Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-12-15: 2026 SEPO Election: ACTION REQUIRED - Sunshine vs Away Address for Ballot Packet Mailing - Hi All – Knowing how important accurate information in the Sunshine Estates Property Owner (SEPO) directory is, particularly as it relates to the upcoming SEPO election, I need you to verify your data to ensure everyone who should be receiving a 2026 SEPO election ballot packet does indeed receive it. As you’ve been hearing over the past week or so, this is probably one of the most important ballots you’ve ever been asked to vote on. If you haven’t already received it, you will be getting a letter via USPS from the Board explaining what this ballot is all about. First - What the Election Committee needs is for at least one Sunshine Estates Property Owner member (someone eligible to vote) from each household to review the attached directory to ensure your Sunshine address(s) and your AWAY address (if you have one) are accurate. If the address(s) or ANYTHING ELSE needs corrected, let me know. Second – Provide which mailing address (Sunshine or AWAY ) you want on the outside envelope of your election packet. Any packets not picked up or hand-delivered to you by Jan 13, 2026 will be mailed to you between Jan 14 & 16 via USPS. NOTE: If no address is specified in your reply to this email, the election packet will be mailed to your Sunshine address. FYI: We need the same information for those homes that are in an LLC or currently in a Trust. IN SUMMARY – the Election Committee needs the following info in your reply to this email: Are your address(s) correct? What address should go on the outside envelope of your election packet? Is your ‘other information’ correct? Please reply by noon on Sunday, December 21, AT THE LATEST. Thank you for your rapid reply so that the Election Committee can get to work. - Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-12-13: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) - This past week, the following updates were made to Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET .(https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sale-rent-homes ) For Sale Dec 13, 2025 The description for the home at 4232 N Minnesota Street, owned by Freddie Thomas Lucas, has been updated. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-12-13: Women's Club meeting Dec 19th, 2025 - 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 Hello ladies of Sunshine Estates! Join us December 19th at 9:00 a.m. at Retzlaff Hall for our holiday Women’s Club meeting. We’ll be talking about upcoming events, community topics, and possibly voting on ideas for community upgrade projects. We’re also having an ugly sweater contest, so wear your best (or worst!) holiday sweater. We already have the awards ready. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and a few surprises. Don’t forget your name tag . If you wear or bring your Women’s Club merchandise, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a door prize! We look forward to seeing you there! - Lisa Perrier Women's Club secretary Sent 2025-12-12: T-Mobile: Saturday registration - Hey 👋 Great turnout for the T-Mobile gathering. Raymond will be back at Sunshine tomorrow, 10:00 in Retzlaff Hall, to continue preregistration and answering your questions. He is bringing some help along to make things go a little faster. - Tom Perrier SEPO Board, Area 2 Sent 2025-12-11: Jefferson Elementary: Thank You from the school - I received the letter below this evening and wanted to share. - Mary Hull, Event Chairperson Sent 2025-12-11: TX Ave lights - Hi, Some of the lights on Texas Avenue, those on the south side, are not on. Apparently the lightning strike earlier this year on the palm at the entrance, did damage to a pole there also. AEP has been notified and should be onsite soon. - Tom Perrier SEPO Board, Area 2 Sent 2025-12-09: VIDEO: Residents' Mtg, Dec 9, 2025 - The video from the Dec 9, 2025 Residents' Meeting is now available. As you will hear in Randy's opening, the camera on the laptop still isn't working, so this video is 'audio only'. (FYI - The video issue has been fixed since the meeting.) NOTE: There is lots of great info presented throughout the meeting by the various SEPO Clubs/Committees. Also, please listen carefully to the explanation of why the Covenants Ballot that everyone will be given to vote on came to be . As was discussed by the Board on Dec 8 this ballot is one of the most important ones, possibly ever, that this community is being asked to vote on. This ballot will definitely play a major role in determining the future of this community. You can find it on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from this LINK . Please contact Beth Parrish with any technical/website issues/questions. Please contact Gay Paxton with any meeting content questions. - Gay Paxton SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-12-09: T-Mobile Presentation Scheduled - Hey All! T-Mobile got back to me this afternoon and I’ve got them coming to do their presentation this Friday afternoon 1:00, Retzlaff Hall. We will be setting up a time in January for them to do it again if there’s a need. If you’ve already signed up with T-Mobile Fiber, you might want to attend, he said that they may be offering a gift card, free installation and a free month. Thx - Tom Perrier, Director - Area 2 Sent 2025-12-09: Preparing for "All Things" 2026 SEPO Election - I know - You are probably thinking - It's crazy to be talking about the 2026 SEPO Election already. But - oh contrar - it is not too soon at all. The chairperson's for both the 2026 Nominating Committee (Patricia Lay) and the Election Committee (me - Beth Parrish) were approved by the board at yesterday's (Dec 8) Board Meeting. We have already begun working on our tasks. As your Sunshine website Mgr, as in the past, I have added web pages HERE to display election info ongoing. If you think you might have missed any election correspondence over the next couple of months, I will be placing it on those pages as well. You can contact me (Beth) with website issues/questions. Please contact Board members with Election issues/questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-12-09: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Dec 8, 2025 - The video from the Dec 8, 2025 Regular Board meeting is now available. As you will hear in Randy's opening, the camera on the laptop wasn't working so this video is 'audio only'. NOTE: There is lots of good info throughout the meeting. However, if you don't listen to anything else, around minute 28 there is discussion concerning the upcoming 2026 SEPO Election ballots. The only ballot, other than the Board candidates, is one of the most important ones, possibly ever, that this community is being asked to vote on. Please listen to the video and look for additional info that will be provided to the community very soon. The video is on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND at this LINK . Please contact Beth Parrish with any technical/website issues/questions. Please contact Gay Paxton with any meeting content questions. - Gay Paxton SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-12-09: ANNOUNCEMENT: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster & Request for Potential Candidates - The 2026 SEPO Board Nominating Committee chairperson was officially approved by the Board of Directors at the Board Meeting on Monday, Dec 8, 2025. The committee is made up of: Patricia Lay 425-275-2309 (Chairperson) Joanne Anderson 701-446-6335 Marlene Hall 956-254-6000 If you are interested in volunteering to serve on this committee, please contact any of the current members. We are in the process of locating talented SEPO Homeowner volunteers who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors or who would be willing to assist the Secretary or Treasurer in their positions. Experience and willingness to learn and grow is a plus for homeowners (or their spouses) wishing to volunteer. We need to fill three of the current Board members' positions whose terms are ending in February 2026. There are a total of seven positions that make up the SEPO Board and they are: Officers: President, Secretary and Treasurer Director Golf Course Director Common Area 1 (SEPO Buildings) Director Common Area 2 (Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches and Texas Ave) Director Common Area 3 (Storage & Shop Area, Tennis/Shuffleboard). Who ends up holding each of these positions is determined at the required Organizational Meeting held immediately following the Annual Meeting in February each year. This means a Board member may hold a position this year but may not necessarily retain that position during their second year. It’s up to the Board members to make this determination amongst themselves. If you are undetermined as to whether you would like to serve on the SEPO Board, please ask yourself the following: Do you have 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 as a SEPO Board Candidate, please contact any Nominating Committee member to set up an interview. If you know a homeowner (or their spouse) who you think would make a valuable Board member, please contact the Nominating Committee. Please come to the Resident's Meeting today, Tuesday, Dec 8, 2025 to find out more. Thank you all in advance for your consideration. - Patricia Lay, SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson Sent 2025-12-09: Golf Cart Caroling - Come all to golf cart caroling! Practice on Wednesday Dec 17th, 2:00 in hall. Then on Friday Dec 19th meet at 4:00 at Share Nelson's house (1929 W Indiana Cir) - bring with snacks to share, BYOB. Caroling will start at 5:00. If you can't make practice no problem, come Friday. The more the merrier. - Phillip and Patricia Lay Sent 2025-12-08: Mr. Fix-It List - Hello Sunshine! When Beth was looking for a volunteer to take over updating and maintaining the "Mr. Fix-It" list, I thought why not? We have found this list to be very helpful when we were in need of services and looking for companies to perform them. Do you have a great housekeeper/landscaper/roofer/tree trimmer, etc...let's get them on the list! Did that contractor not show up/do poor work/take longer than expected....let's get that information added. There has been a lot of work being done in Sunshine over the last 9 months. Let's get those contractors on the list. If they are already there, let's update whether you recommend them or not. If you are not familiar with this list, it is located on the Sunshine Estates website HERE . Please send your emails to sepofixit@gmail.com and include the following: Company or Person Name/Address/Phone Number/Website/Email Service Provided Description of work What you liked or disliked Thanks! - Jeanette Makowiec sepofixit@gmail.com 727-687-0478 Sent 2025-12-07: Garden Club Presentation on Monday - Sunshine Garden Club Reminder We welcome all to come to the Rose Presentation on Monday, December 8th, at 4:00 in Retzlaff Hall. Not only roses, but plant care in general. Bring your questions and concerns. Please see the attached flyer for additional info. Door Prize, sweet snacks, and beverages. We will have a table of donated plants consisting of cuttings, bulbs, etc. Feel free to bring any excess you may have to share. See you Monday, - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2025-12-05: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials for 11/30/2025 - The Unapproved Financial Reports for 11/30/25 are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . If anyone has any questions, feel free to email them to sepotreasurer@gmail.com . - Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com Sent 2025-12-04: Jefferson Elementary Christmas - Ok all you Elves! Next Wednesday is the Jefferson Elementary Christmas program at 9 am. The address is 601 S J St in Harlingen. I was told we can park right in front of the school (its yellow curbed but no problem). Try to carpool and arrive by 830 to set up. I'm taking Geneva and all the stuff. Not sure if I have room for more. If anyone can drive (or needs a ride), reply to this email (which will come to me) so everyone that wants to attend, can come!! Come dressed in any Christmas attire. Ho,ho,ho!!! - Mary Hall Event Chairperson Sent 2025-12-04: Resident Passing - Bud Cripple passed away on Dec 2 - Donna Myers Sent 2025-12-03: Coffee & Donuts in the Library - I wanted to let everyone know that 'Coffee & Donuts' are available again this winter season on every Thursday in the Library @ 8 AM. Donuts are $1 each and coffee is free. So come on over and chat with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a sweet treat. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr Sent 2025-12-03: Helping Hands - There are some of our neighbors here in SEPO that occasionally require some assistance. Especially those that live alone, don't drive or have mobility issues. We are starting a group text that will allow people to ask for help and allow others to offer help. So someone could make a request such as "I need a ride to the doctor, is there someone who could take me?" then someone in the group could respond saying they are available. We will also be able to use this format to provide information on what resources are available from the City or other organizations. Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions or are interested in being added to the group. If you are able to provide help to others please let me know so we can add you to the group. There is no commitment and we can remove you from the group at any time. - Rich Hulswit (701) 566-1257 Sent 2025-12-03: WC: Christmas Dinner Committee Meeting (Help Needed) - (From Facebook, Dec 1, 2025) Brenda Bont/Jane Meehan Attention All Party Elves: We are hosting the SEPO Christmas Dinner. We are looking for committee member volunteers to help put on the party. Please join us on Wednesday, Dec 3 at 1:00 to help us organize. 1912 W Michigan Drive Thank you! Sent 2025-12-01: Fiber Optic Installation - Hello Sunshine! As you may have noticed the installation of the fiber optic has started. Today they are behind the homes on Minnesota, near the Tx/Mn intersection. They are opening up small holes along the installation route to make sure they aren’t disturbing existing utilities as they push the fiber optic cable in. This will be the process for most of the installation. The path they are using for the installation is generally in the easement for utilities. The easements on your property are 10’ on the property lines bordering the street and 5’ on the back and interior property lines. Depending on weather and obstructions, these holes shouldn’t be open for more than 72 hours. Please stay out of these areas when the holes are open. Thank you - Tom Perrier, Director Area 2 Sent 2025-12-01: REMINDER: B&N Club Speaker Mon Evening, Dec 1 - Technology glitch and I hadn't received this from Deb Jones over the weekend, so I hope all who wanted to attend can do so. - Beth Parrish Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, Dec 1 will be Local Naturalist and Botany expert, Mike Heep, who will be speaking to us on the topic of Citrus in the Rio Grande Valley. This will be of interest, as many of us have citrus trees nearby. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, Dec 1. All are welcome. See you soon. - Deb Jones, Secretary, Birding and Nature Club Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: December 2021 Sent 2021-12-31: UPDATED: SEPO Activities 2-Pager - I have just now updated the Web site with the latest SEPO Activities 2-Pager dated Dec 31, 2021 HERE . You can also view/print the document from HERE . Several great activities have been added since the last time this document was published. So put on your happy faces and get ready to join in the fun times in 2022. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-31: Electric Motor knowledge needed - The woodshop has a large dust collector that has a 220volt single phase motor which is now blowing starter capacitors too often. If anyone here in SEPO has experience diagnosing this kind of problem, we would be most happy for you to look at our problem. Please contact either: Jack Berning - 419-738-1299 or Pat Harvey - 956-412-6132. Many Thanks Pat Harvey Sent 2021-12-31: MARKET: For Sale - Sofa & Love Seat - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to view details and pictures of a Sofa & Love Seat I have for sale. Terry DeBackere Sent 2021-12-30: New Year's Day Event - Hey Everyone - We will be holding a community potluck brunch on Saturday, January 1, 2022 to step forward into the New Year! Doors will be open at 10 am for a half-hour social, and we'll eat at 10:30 am. Traditional dishes for breakfast are welcome, but you can bring anything you'd like. We provide the plates, napkins, etc. and we'll have coffee and tea available. Bring a mimosa or other beverages if you'd like. Come and join us on Saturday! Marian Young 719-468-4556 Sent 2021-12-30: SEPO SUGGESTION/COMPLAINT: Feeding of Ducks on the Golf Course - Outcome - As part of the SEPO Suggestion process the Board adopted on July 20, 2021, we want to ensure the community is aware of the resolution of the SEPO Suggestion/Complaint concerning "Feeding of Ducks on the Golf Course". This Suggestion/Complaint was an agenda item for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. As stated in the minutes from that meeting (see below) the Board updated the SEPO "Policies & Procedures" to address this issue. Excerpt from minutes for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting: Feeding of Ducks on Golf Course: DISCUSSION: Lenore read the following: Per 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 Board agreed the community needs to be educated concerning this matter and there wasn’t a need to impose fees. We will put up signs – where TBD – and emphasize all of this in the next Sunshine Newsletter. AMENDED MOTION: Lenore moved and Beth seconded to update the Policies & Procedures with the following: GOLF COURSE “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. DISCUSSION: We continue to have resident turnover and there needs to be ongoing education. Beth suggested it be included in the new homeowner ‘Orientation’ materials. VOTE on Amended Motion: Beth, Lenore, Jean and Mark voted YES. Lyn voted NO. The motion passed. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The results of SEPO Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas are also posted on the Sunshine Web site. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-30: SEPO SUGGESTION: Vendor Program - Outcome - As part of the SEPO Suggestion process the Board adopted on July 20, 2021, we want to ensure the community aware of the resolution of the SEPO Suggestion concerning the reinstatement of the Vendor Program. This suggestion was an agenda item for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. As stated in the minutes from that meeting (see below) the Board voted ‘not’ to reinstate this program. Excerpt from minutes for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting: Tony/Board – SEPO Suggestion from Resident: Reinstatement of Vendor Program We have not had this program for the past two years. The Board has not been made aware of any problems without it. The administration of this process is not easy. The Vendor Program was a process for identifying unmarked vehicles which were legitimate contractors hired by a resident to do work. This program had been in effect several years when a previous Board voted to dissolve it. Lenore has a protocol for the program. There was discussion on the inability to guarantee a vendor was displaying the proper credentials every time he entered the premises and how it is difficult for residents to ‘police’ it. It was proposed that everyone keep an eye on suspicious activity at their neighbors’ house and inform/question their neighbors of such. MOTION: Lyn moved and Mark seconded to ‘not’ reinstate the Vendor Program. VOTE: Beth, Mark, Lyn and Jean voted YES. Lenore voted NO. The motion passed. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The results of SEPO Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas are also posted on the Sunshine Web site. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-30: SEPO SUGGESTION: Do Not put up SEPO Christmas Decorations until after Thanksgiving - Outcome - As part of the SEPO Suggestion process the Board adopted on July 20, 2021, we want to ensure the community is aware of the resolution of the SEPO Suggestion of "Do Not put up SEPO Christmas Decorations until after Thanksgiving". This Suggestion was an agenda item for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. See the excerpt from that meeting's minutes: Excerpt from minutes for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting: Differing Resident opinions on when to put up and light them – before or after Thanksgiving. MOTION: Lyn moved and Beth seconded that the Christmas lights on TX Ave be turned on no sooner than the Monday after Thanksgiving. VOTE: Beth, Mark, Lyn and Jean voted YES. Lenore voted NO. The motion passed. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The results of SEPO Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas are also posted on the Sunshine Web site. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-30: SEPO SUGGESTION: Clarify "When & Where" pets need to be on a Leash - Outcome - As part of the SEPO Suggestion process the Board adopted on July 20, 2021, we want to ensure the community is aware of the resolution of the SEPO Suggestion to "Clarify When & Where pets need to be on a leash". This Suggestion was an agenda item for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. At this meeting the Board clarified the - "Policies & Procedures" clearly state: All pets must be kept on leash when not on the owner’s property. "Covenants" also state: All pets must be kept on a leash when not confined to OWNERS’ lot. The Board will continue discussion on 'pets on leashes' as described in the excerpt from the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting minutes below. Excerpt from minutes for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting: We received a SEPO ‘Question’ from a new resident asking where pets could be leash-free. Tony indicated it was defined in both the Covenants and the Policies & Procedures that, unless your pet is on your personal property, it must be on a leash. To not do so is a violation of our current governing rules. It would take a 66% vote to amend the Covenants. MOTION: Lyn moved and Mark seconded we put it on the ballot to do away with the leash law. In its place we create some sort of language stating the owner is responsible for their own pets. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously by all Board members present. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The results of SEPO Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas are also posted on the Sunshine Web site. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-29: Birding & Nature Club: Meeting Minutes from Nov & Dec 2021 - The minutes from the Nov & Dec 2021 Birding & Nature Club can be found on the Web site HERE . Bill Peterson Sent 2021-12-29: MARKET: House for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to see details about our Home for Sale - 4153 N MO. Fred & Sandy Lowe Sent 2021-12-29: Documents to be reviewed during Special Board Meetings on Tuesday & Thursday, Jan 4 & Jan 6, 2022 @ 2:30 PM - Here are the links to the documents that will be discussed during the two special Board meetings on Jan 4 & Jan 6, 2022. Please remember, the documents at the links below have been worked on with our lawyer at the Law Firm LADD & THIGPEN, P.C. These documents were given to all Board members and the initial Review Committee after the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. At these special meetings the Board will need to accept the proposed amendments to the SEPO Governing documents in order to put them on the ballot for a Vote in February. SEPO Covenants (in anticipation of SEPO vote in Feb 2022) are HERE . SEPO Bylaws (in anticipation of SEPO vote in Feb 2022) are HERE . SEPO Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Leasing and Occupancy of Units (in anticipation of implementation by the SEPO Board) are HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-29: SEPO Woman’s Club event - Breakfast Burritos The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall on January 22nd from 7am – 9am. It will be a little different than past breakfasts. Our breakfast will feature Breakfast Burritos (a tortilla, with either bacon and egg or sausage and egg). Toppings of cheese, salsa, and jalapenos will be available. The burritos will be $3.00 each (or 2 for $5.00, no limit). Coffee, orange juice, and water will be available with purchase. Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a few to go. Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! For questions or info, contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844 Sent 2021-12-29: Broken Glass - There was broken glass all over the gazebo in the back dog park today! Could be very dangerous for the dogs. Please clean up after yourself if this happens. Cathy Richmond Sent 2021-12-29: AGENDAS for Special Board Meetings on Tuesday & Thursday, Jan 4 & Jan 6, 2022 @ 2:30 PM - The agendas for the Jan 4 and Jan 6, 2022 Special Board meetings at 2:30 PM each day are on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from here - Jan 4, 2022 & Jan 6, 2022 . The purpose of these meetings is: Discussion and Directions to Finalize drafts of: SEPO Covenants (in anticipation of SEPO vote in Feb 2022) SEPO Bylaws (in anticipation of SEPO vote in Feb 2022) SEPO Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Leasing and Occupancy of Units (in anticipation of implementation by the SEPO Board) Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving these documents. Valerie will be posting these agendas outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-29: AGENDA for "Residents & Directors" Meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - Everyone is encouraged to attend, either in person in Retzlaff Hall or on Google Meet. The 2022 SEPO Board Candidates will be proposed to the Board, followed by Nominations from the Floor. The agenda for the Jan 6, 2022 "Residents & Directors" meeting at 1 PM is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving the document. Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-29: AGENDA for Residents Meeting, Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the Jan 4, 2022 SEPO Residents meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving the document. If you are listed on the Agenda to provide an update concerning your SEPO Club, Committee or Event, and you WILL NOT be doing that in the meeting, please notify me (see contact info below) prior to the meeting. Remember, if you wish to speak at this meeting, please fill out a 'Request Form to Speak' and provide it to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. See instructions and form HERE . Valerie will be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the SEPO Mailboxes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-27: UNAPPROVED: Women's Club Minutes from 2021-12-17 - The minutes below (along with the attachments), can be found on the Sunshine Web site under the Women's Club Meetings tab HERE or you can read the minutes only directly from HERE . Respectfully submitted, Glenda Wetherbee, Secretary Sent 2021-12-27: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Jan 2022 - I did not embed the Jan 2022 Newsletter into this e-mail due to the abundance of info in this one. Therefore, I encourage everyone to view the file from HERE (actual file) or HERE (Newsletter page). I will make sure there are printed copies in the office once Valerie returns from Holiday. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: (seponewsletter@gmail.com ) 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-27: SEPO Board Nomination Committee Candidate Announcement - The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Cathy Richmond (Chairperson), Jerry Drost, Share Nelson, Kathleen Sunders and Nancy Steele, are pleased to submit the following Candidate names in alphabetic order for the 2022 election of the SEPO Board of Directors. All of the Candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by this Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. We are pleased to announce the SEPO Residents who met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. We encourage the current Board of Directors to include their names in the 2022ballot. The Nominating Committee will make that motion during the January 2022 Board of Directors Nominations meeting. Randy Davis David Fleiner Mark Owen Tony Tramel This list of candidates is currently posted outside the SEPO Office. Please contact Cathy Richmond (Chairperson) with any questions. (303)990-2730 Sent 2021-12-27: PLEASE VERIFY DIRECTORY: Sunshine Renters - I know there's generally Renter Turnover at the end of the year. In an effort to keep the Web site up-to-date, would everyone please help me verify the accuracy of the Renters' Directory . It is as of this morning (Dec 27). Thanks for your rapid replies to this inquiry. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-27: Christmas Potluck - Dear Friends, Just wanted to say Thanks to ALL who made this event happen - . We had fun, fellowship and food - what else does a human need? Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-12-24: CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Was Such Fun - Please take a little time out of your busy schedule and you go to this Web site page . Here you will see pictures and videos of what I'm talking about below. I'm sure I'm saying this, not only for myself, but for all of those here in Sunshine, especially those who had the wonderful Christmas Carolers sing to them last night in front of their homes - Thank You to Pam Lacy, the Christmas Carolers, Ron Clark in his sleigh, the Elves, those who came out of their homes to listen and anyone else involved in this event. From what I witnessed; a super fun time was had by all. Not only was everyone spreading cheer, but I was also told by a couple of residents that it was great being able to get out and see their friends and also meet some of the new residents they had not had a chance to mingle with to date. Thanks again Pam - YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-12-24: VIDEOS: Karaoke Christmas Sing-A-Long - I wanted to give a personal shout-out of Thanks to Jerry Rash for hosting the Christmas Karaoke on Dec 22 in Retzlaff. It looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. You can view a couple very short clips HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-12-24: Carolers - Thank you to Pam Lacy and all of the carolers that visited our house last evening. We enjoyed the Xmas music and the opportunity to see friends and newcomers that my physical problems have not permitted for almost two years. Merry Christmas to everyone! Warren Clark (for Grace, too) Sent 2021-12-24: Tips for Safety during the Holidays - Here are some tips to help keep you safe throughout the holiday season (and also the rest of the year). Lenore Combs Neighborhood Watch Sent 2021-12-23: Annual Christmas Bird Count - The annual Christmas Bird Count for the Harlingen area will occur on Saturday, January 1st. Anyone interested in participating in the count should meet at the Gazebo on Texas Ave. at 7:30 Saturday morning to be assigned to a count group. Questions about the count can be addressed to Ralph Peterson at 607-590-0606. People who have bird feeders may also contribute by counting species and numbers that show up at the feeders during the count day. Sent 2021-12-23: FINAL REMINDER: JAN 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Dec 24, 2021 - FINAL REMINDER: If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Jan 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. 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 2021-12-22: Holiday SEPO Office Hours - Please note - The SEPO Office will be closed on the following days: Dec 24, 27, 28 & 31 and Jan 3 in order for the office manager to enjoy the holidays. See whiteboard on front of Office building for details concerning the rest of the staff. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-22: Happy Hour - Enjoy the Christmas Caroling on Thursday. Happy hour in the hall is canceled. Cathy Richmond Sent 2021-12-21: MAIL ROOM: Packages are piling up - Wow. A record setting 37 packages were in the mail package room this morning. The postman must be making more than one package delivery run daily since it is so close to Christmas. Please come claim your packages as soon as possible because we are fearful of running out of space in that room. I'm sure more will be delivered today. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-12-21: GOLF: Annual Men’s Golf League Tournament - Please plan on the dates listed to play in the Men’s League annual tournament which is Feb 28 and Mar 1 2022. Any questions or concerns please call me at 360-481-0124. Thanks Rocky Lockwood Sent 2021-12-21: GOLF: Men's League - different day & time this week - As previously sent, the Men's Golf League was not able to play this morning due to the wet conditions of the course. Therefore, we will be playing this week on Thursday, Dec 23, same times as normal. Closure of the golf course to open play during this timeframe (8 AM to Noon) has been approved by the Board Secretary - Beth Parrish. Rocky Lockwood Sent 2021-12-21: GOLF: Men's League cancelled today - Men's Golf League is cancelled today due to wet course conditions. Rocky Lockwood Sent 2021-12-21: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, December 14, 2021 - I tried for 30 minutes to put the SEPO Regular Board Meeting Minutes from Dec 14, 2021 directly into this e-mail. However, there was just way too many formatting issues with the sepoenews e-mail system to get it into a readable format. You can find them on the Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with viewing/printing the document from here. I hope you will take the time to read through them because there was a lot of discussion on a lot of topics and all of the updates made to the Policies & Procedures are explained with more detail. They are lengthy, but so was the meeting. Thank you. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-20: REMINDER: Karaoke Christmas Sing-A-Long - Retzlaff Hall, Wednesday, December 22, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. There will be songs for everyone to sing, as well as individual singers. Everyone is welcome to sing. We will also have Root Beer floats available for a limited time. So come and enjoy some good sing-a-long and a treat. Thanks Jerry Rash Sent 2021-12-20: Trailer in Storage Lot 109 does not belong there - Would the person(s) who parked their camper in Storage Lot 109 please remove it immediately. It is illegally parked in someone else's lot. Thank you. Lenore Combs SEPO Board Director Sent 2021-12-20: CORRECTION: SEPO Policies & Procedures DOCUMENT Updated - This a follow-up to the e-mail I just sent about 'feeding the ducks on the golf course '. I have made a CORRECTION to the UPDATED Policies & Procedures document on the Web site. Please go HERE to view/print this corrected document. Please refer to the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting (Regular) minutes, which will be published HERE in a couple of days for additional information regarding this item. Please discard the previous e-mail on this topic. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-12-20: CORRECTION: SEPO Policies & Procedures - Feeding Ducks n Golf Course - I have been informed by a very observant resident (thank you) that I inadvertently put the non-approved verbiage concerning 'feeding ducks on the Golf Course ' into the updated Policies & Procedures earlier this morning. I have corrected it below and also corrected the Policies & Procedures document on the Web site HERE . Please refer to the meeting minutes from the Dec 14, 2021 Board Meeting (Regular), which will be published HERE in a couple of days for additional information regarding this item. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 14, 2021 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of December 14, 2021.) GOLF COURSE 21. “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. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-12-20: UPDATE to SEPO Policies & Procedures: ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL - The following update to the SEPO Policies & Procedures pertaining to "ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL " was approved by the SEPO Board at the Regular Board Meeting on Dec 14, 2021. Please refer to the Meeting Minutes, which will be published HERE in a couple of days for additional information regarding this item. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 14, 2021 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of December 14, 2021.) 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 HERE . 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. SEPO BOARD Sent 2021-12-20: UPDATE to SEPO Policies & Procedures: Closure of Golf Course during Men's & Women's League Play - The following addition to the SEPO Policies & Procedures pertaining to 'Closure of the Golf Course during Men's & Women's Golf League Play ' was approved by the SEPO Board at the Regular Board Meeting on Dec 14, 2021. Please refer to the Meeting Minutes, which will be published HERE in a couple of days for additional information regarding this item. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 14, 2021 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of December 14, 2021.) GOLF COURSE 20. 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. SEPO BOARD Sent 2021-12-20: MARKET: House for Sale - Please go to the MARKET to see a home for Sale. Lloyd Hopkins Sent 2021-12-20: MARKET: Free Printer - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET . I have an HP printer to give away. Bruce Lehman Sent 2021-12-19: SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC: Final Evening Cancelled - Dec 19, 2021 - Sorry for this late cancellation, but I am under the weather (so to speak) and should not be out in this nasty cold and rain today. Thank you for your understanding. Roy Ridlon Sent 2021-12-18: Sunday Night Music: Final Night - We have decided tomorrow (Dec 19) will be our last night of Sunday Night Music. Roy Ridlon Sent 2021-12-18: CANCELLED: MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY AND MOVIE GROUP - FYI - I was informed this past week the "Monday Night Bible Study and Movie Group" will not be taking place this winter season, Jan - Mar, as originally scheduled. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-18: GOLF Event: Guys & Dolls - You will see on the various mediums that list this winter season's Sunshine activities, there is a spot slotted for the Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament & Banquet on Feb 19 & 20, 2022. But it also says "Need Chairpersons". These dates were requested last March by myself, only in order for this event to get on the calendar. We haven't had it for the last two seasons, due to Covid-19. So I know there are residents who really want to see it started up again. Although that seems like a long time off, if this event is going to take place this season, now is the time for residents to step and volunteer to chair it. If you have never chaired such an event there are several residents who have chaired this and other similar golf events. I'm assuming they would be more than happy to get you going and answer any questions you may have. I believe a committee of about six to eight people can put this on. If you are interested, please contact me and I will assist you with getting the paperwork going for this. I do not play golf myself but I know the people who have played in this tournament in the past have enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for your consideration. Beth Parrish 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-16: CORRECTION - Christmas Caroling sites within Sunshine - This is Beth - I hadn't realized the original list Pam had sent me was in the exact order of the locations the Carolers were going to visit. And Pam has also corrected a name from the original list. So here is the list with the correct names and in the correct order. ******************************************** The following are the Christmas Caroling sites, in the order we will be stopping at , on December 23, 2021 starting at 5 PM to roughly 7 PM. We will be caroling in the streets in front of these residents' homes. Dahlstrom: 4113 N Minnesota Tamayo: 2032 W Montana Delsardo: 1945 W Montana Montgomery: 4113 N Nebraska Clark: 1916 W Michigan Whitley: 1924 W Michigan Hecker: 4329 N Minnesota Pech: 1960 W Iowa (added after this e-mail was sent out) Elliot: 4333 N Minnesota Penrod: 1912 W Wisconsin Nelson: 4317 N Missouri We invite you to come outside to listen when we are near your home. Pam Lacy Sent 2021-12-17: Taped Recording of Board Mtg (Regular) on Dec 14, 2021 - I have been questioned by several residents today concerning the non-availability of a Google Meet Video from the Dec 13 Residents mtg. I definitely want to ensure everyone - it was a 'technical' error. The Google Meet session said it was recording and I verified to Tony just prior to the meeting that I thought it was as well. You will hear that on the recording I'm linking to below. However, the meeting did not get recorded. Normally Tony gets an e-mail from Google within 2-5 hrs after the meeting stating the video is available for downloading. This time - no e-mail - no video. In order for me to be accurate and thorough (or as some may interpret as lengthy - LOL) I also start my tape recorder at the beginning of all of our meetings. In order to be totally transparent with the community, which I guess you could call this Board's motto, I have uploaded my tape recording to the Web site for anyone who wishes to listen to the meeting. Please remember, this recorder is lying beside my laptop, and I also shuffle through lots of paper during a meeting, so you will hear those noises as well. I have listened to the entire tape, and you will definitely be able to hear what transpired during the meeting. It is a ".mp3" file and is available: from the Residents Meetings Web site page or directly from this link . As I have stated previously, a recap of all Speaker Requests (which there were five of them during the Residents meeting on Dec 13) will also be recorded into the Board meeting minutes from Dec 14, which I will be sending to the community next week. Please call me with any issue/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-17: REMINDER: JAN 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Dec 24, 2021 - If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Jan 2022 Newsletter (yes - it's almost 2022 - Yikes), the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. 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 2021-12-17: Video from Board Mtg (Regular) on Dec 14, 2021 - The video from the Dec 14, 2021 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site here: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_25c4d91b793d4953ae5f0b519717c99d/720p/mp4/file.mp4 . I am currently working on the written minutes from this meeting and hope to have them to everyone by Tuesday at the latest. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-12-16: Women's Club - Hello Ladies - Our next meeting will be held this Friday, December 17, 2021, at Retzlaff Hall. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am. Doors will be open at 8:30 am. Wear your name tag for the drawing. You might win a prize! Marian Young, President Sent 2021-12-16: Next Residents & Board Meetings: Change of Dates - The Board (with some help from a Resident or two) has realized they do not have to conduct the January 2022 Board meeting on the first 'Monday' of the new year. However, it does need to be held during the first 'week' of the new year. Therefore, the Board has agreed to the following new Residents & Board meetings dates for January 2022 as proposed by Board President Tony Tramel. The new dates are as follows: Residents Meeting: Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 @ 1 PM (Hybrid meeting - Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet). Board Meeting: Thursday, Jan 6, 2022 @ 1 PM (Hybrid meeting - Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet). The Sunshine Web site has been updated to reflect these changes. Questions? Please contact either Tony Tramel or Beth Parrish. Beth Parrish (for Tony Tramel & the rest of the Board) SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-12-16: Lost - The Post Office says that they delivered a package to my mailbox on Dec. 6. I have filed the appropriate complaint. Still, I have not received the package, nor has it turned up anywhere. We all make mistakes, so I'm hoping that they gave it to the wrong boxholder and the receiver didn't know what to do with it. Because it is a Christmas present for one of my grandkids, I would really like to have it back. If you received it by mistake, please either place it in the mailroom with my name on it or leave it on my porch at 4117 N. Minnesota. NO Questions Asked! Many thanks! Debi Warner It looked like this: Sent 2021-12-15: Resident Passing - Bette Thompson, 1921 W. Montana, passed away November 26, 2021. Condolence Letters can be mailed to Grandson who may pass letters on to Arnie. Chad Schoenfelder 154 Interlachen Lane NW Rochester, MN 55901 Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr Sent 2021-12-14: REMINDER: Christmas Carolers' Practice - Practice this Sunday, December 19th - 1:00 Retzlaff Hall. Any questions please call Pam Lacy at 218-443-3416. Sent 2021-12-13: SEPO - November 2021 Financials - I am sending out the November 2021 Financials. A motion will be made in the Board Mtg on Dec 14, 2021 to approve these documents. They were 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 Sent 2021-12-13: UPDATE: Web site Home Page - FOR THIS E-MAIL - REPLIES ARE WELCOME I've been thinking about giving the Web site Home Page a facelift for a while. So, when I was out walking the other day, I snapped some pics of our front entrance on TX Ave. Hope you like it. You are always welcome to suggest changes and, in particular, fixes to the Web site. Simply said - It is the way YOUR COMMUNITY is advertised to the world. Thx in advance for taking the time to check this out. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-13: REMINDER: Sunshine Garden Club Get Together - Sunshine Garden Club will be getting together this Tuesday, December 14th at 7pm in the library. All residents/renters welcome. Topics will be Poinsettia care, Christmas Cactus, planting Amaryllis bulbs, and ages/stages of the Monarch Butterfly. Hope to see you Tuesday, no garden skills required. Susanne Ulrich Sunshine Garden Club Sent 2021-12-13: Date change for wood lathe class - The next wood lathe discussion concerning mounting projects to the lathe scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled for Wednesday morning, 11 AM in the wood shop. This will be our last class as we discover new ways to attach projects to the lathe. Sorry for any inconvenience. Vern Luellen Sent 2021-12-11: Lori Hunt Memorial - Lori Hunt long time resident here at the estates, Memorial service will be Saturday December 18, 2:00pm, at the First Church of the Nazarene 2001 N. 7th Street Harlingen Tx. Jerry Rash Sent 2021-12-11: Women's Club: CHRISTMAS DAY POT LUCK - Sent 2021-12-10: MARKET: To Loan (two Car Seats) - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about two Car Seats that we have to Loan out. Paula Tramel Sent 2021-12-10: CORRECTION: RESIDENT NEEDS ASSISTANCE - Good morning dear friends correction and changes on yesterday email sent by my friend Wanda Kortleever to take my dog for 15 minutes to the park one or twice a day ANY time willing to pay for services due to health reasons not able to do it myself (multiple surgeries) your time will be appreciated and compensated thanks Sincerely Mary Tamayo 956 459 4210 Sent 2021-12-09: Resident needs assistance - Can someone be a good neighbor please. Mary Tamayo (2032 W Montana) needs help to take her dog to the dog park for 15 minutes in the morning between 10:00-11:00 am, for 3 weeks, starting December 13th. She has had some surgeries and could use some help with her fur baby. Her phone number is 956-459-4210. Wanda Kortleever Sent 2021-12-09: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday Dec 16th 6pm - Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday Dec 16th 6 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 2021-12-09: LOST: cordless dewalt flashlight - I have lost a dewalt 20 volt cordless work light (flashlight). It is a standup up flashlight with a 20volt rechargeable battery attached. As far as I can tell, it fell off my golf cart between my house and the dog park in the storage area. Just by chance, if you happen to find, this old man can sure use it back. Thanks, Sam Sent 2021-12-09: SEPO Communications Guidelines - This is for anyone not familiar with, or who may need a refresher, of where the Communication Guidelines can be found. They are on the Web site HERE . If in doubt, you can always just send your e-mail to sepoenews@gmail.com and I will address it. Please call w/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-12-08: GARAGE SALE in Sunshine: Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 - This coming Saturday, Dec 11 from 8 AM to 4 PM five homeowners are having a Garage Sale at 4124 N MO St. Lloyd Hopkins Sent 2021-12-08: MARKET: Several Household Items for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to see details of the following Household Items For Sale. A TV - An Elliptical - Wire Shelves Sent 2021-12-08: NOTICE for Executive Board Meeting, Tuesday, Dec 14, 2021 - SEPO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NOTICE to Community Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Board Members Only (Retzlaff Hall - Immediately after ‘Regular’ Board meeting) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President Tony Tramel has called an Executive Board Meeting for all Board members, to be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, immediately following the SEPO Regular Board meeting scheduled for 1 PM. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law since the meeting pertains to a potential litigation issue. The Regular Board meeting will adjourn. Anyone attending the Regular Board meeting in person will be asked to exit Retzlaff Hall. The Google Meet session will be stopped. This meeting will consist of discussion, resolution and identification of an action plan regarding the item noted above, followed by a Board vote. Tony Tramel SEPO Board President Sent 2021-12-07: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - The agenda for the Dec 14, 2021 SEPO Board meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving the document. Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes this afternoon. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-07: AGENDA for RESIDENTS Meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - The agenda for the Dec 13, 2021 SEPO Residents meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving the document. Remember, if you wish to speak at this meeting, please fill out a 'Request Form to Speak' and get it to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. See instructions and form HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the SEPO Mailboxes this afternoon. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-06: MARKET: Household Items For Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about a Sofa, Dinette Set and Living room wing chair I have for sale. Gail Foerste Sent 2021-12-06: Karaoke Christmas sing-along - Mark Your Calendars - Karaoke Christmas sing-along Retzlaff Hall, Wednesday, December 22, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Everyone welcome to sing. There will be songs for everyone to sing as well as individual singers. Thanks Jerry Rash Sent 2021-12-06: Activity 2-Pager updated - Some of our scheduled upcoming activities have changed recently and new ones have been added. I have updated the Sunshine Web site just now to reflect these changes in the 2-Pager. Valerie has new sheets posted in the library or just click on the 'Fun Times' sign HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin Sent 2021-12- 04: MARKET: Looking For - Recliner - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about "Looking For" a recliner. Mary Tamayo Sent 2021-12-04: Calling All Christmas Carolers! - We will be meeting this Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 in Retzlaff hall. Please come and bring your singing friends with you. If you have any questions, please call Pam Lacy at 218-443-3416 Thank you and see you there. Pam Lacy Sent 2021-12-03: MARKET: For Sale - Golf Cart - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about a Golf Cart that is for sale. Pat Harvey Sent 2021-12-03: DIRECTORIES: Updated on Web site - Well - It's been a little over a month and there's been LOTS of updates to the directories. I have got my Web site files synced up with the office again and put them all on the web just now. You can always find them on the Directories page and the Photos (ALL) page by clicking on the 'cover page icon'. Call w/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-03: SEPO Suggestion: Christmas Decorations on TX Ave - One of our residents had suggested that the Christmas decorations on TX Ave be put up prior to Thanksgiving this year and left up through New Year's day - and lighted. Although the employees didn’t get this accomplished prior to them leaving for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, they did do it the Monday after Thanksgiving. The board is working with the SEPO office to get this accomplished prior to Thanksgiving ongoing, starting in 2022. I’m hope you all enjoy these festive decorations. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-02: Birding and Nature Club Meeting - Birding and Nature Club Meeting It's time for the second Meeting of the season for the Sunshine Birding and Nature Club. This meeting, our By-Laws will allow us to conduct business. The forecast is for a nice warm day on Monday December 6th, so what better place for the “Nature “ club to meet than in the Gazebo next to Texas Ave. So the meeting will be at 1:00 Monday the 6th in the Gazebo. Should Mother Nature surprise us with a nasty day, as a fallback, we will meet in the Library at 7:00. The first real business to conduct will be the appointment of a new club President and a new club Secretary. Mostly we need to talk about events. We need your input on what events to plan for the upcoming season. One of our members has been researching the possibilities. Since we will be outdoors, I'm not too sure how applicable the standard SEPO disclaimer is, but here it is anyway: 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. Let's have a good “Out in Nature” meeting Monday at 1:00 in the Gazebo Pat Harvey Acting President Sent 2021-12-01: Salvation Army Harlingen - This pertains to what we can do this year for Christmas and what we might want to do next holiday season. Last week at the Women's Club, one resident was kind of insistent about other types of donation opportunities. For Next Year: Linda Heutten and Lorraine Lewis were always the go-to persons from Sunshine for the Salvation Army (SA). If you would care to consider working with them again next year (as we have done in the past), I have a contact - Yolanda Lozano is a volunteer there. She would help us for next year's plans. This effort begins with Sunshine volunteers from the Women's Club to chair these events: (1) the "Angel Tree" program, and/or (2) Bell Ringing the day after Thanksgiving and/or (3) other possible programs(?) the Salvation Army is involved in. For Now: The SA is behind in funds for their Christmas program and any contribution would be a miracle. So - can Sunshine get the word out for anyone who wishes to, to visit their Web site (https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ ) and make a donation?? - It would go to Harlingen kids. It is an easy web site to do this. Food for thought. Lenore J Combs Back to Top

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in Nov 2019. Sent 2019-11-30: Packages in Office - I was just in the Office area and there are five packages (various shapes and sizes) on the table. I saw the names Parker and Bredvick but am unsure of the others. So go get your goodies. Beth Parrish 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-11-29: Bridge - ALL Bridge players - We will again be playing bridge on Wednesday. (Continuing on Monday as usual). As many of you are aware we have been going to another park on Wednesday so we would have enough players during the summer. But we now have enough players to restart here on Wednesday. You don’t need a partner or be concerned about how great a player you are. We start at 1:00 in the Card Room. Bring five nickels and play Party bridge. Jean Fredericks Sent 2019-11-27: Change to what can be put in e-mails - Hi All - I'm sending this info today and will resend as a reminder next week. Last summer I asked for a volunteer to send SEPO e-mails for a few days while I was unavailable. Pat Harvey was very quick to volunteer. Thanks again Pat. He will be sending the e-mails for me from next Thu (Dec 5 thru Dec 16). So when you send him articles to distribute to the community they need to be 'TEXT ONLY'. He won't be able to send any attachments or link to anything on the Web site. I want to thank everyone for your cooperation with this in advance. Beth Parrish SEPO E-mail Admin ( sepoenews@gmail.com ) 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-11-27: Sunshine Newsletter: Dec 2019 - HERE is your December 2019 Sunshine Newsletter. Valerie will also have printed copies in the library. Beth Parrish SEPO E-mail Admin (sepoenews@gmail.com ) 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-11-26: SEPO Microphone Policy - For scheduled events, microphones must be checked in and out in the office a day prior to event to avoid any inconvenience. Valerie Basaldua 956-425-1420 Sent 2019-11-26: Office Hours over Thanksgiving Holiday - For those of you who are expecting packages during this time period, Marian Young will be in the office Dec 2 from 9am - 12pm to make them available for you. Valerie Basaldua 956-425-1420 Sent 2019-11-26: Breakdown of SEPO Yearly Fees - As stated previously: Golf Cart, Storage and HOA fees are now being accepted in the SEPO Office. Here is a breakdown of the various fee amounts for 2020. Golf cart Trail fees are the same - $25. Storage fee have stayed the same as well. Fees range from $100-160 depending on the location of your lot. Availability can be discussed with myself or Mr. Utterback. HOA Fees Annual HOA fee payment before January 20 is $1294. After January 20 the annual assessment is $1320. You can pay quarterly ($330), but it must be paid at the beginning of each quarter (not the end). Monthly payments are $110.00 (A late fee will be added if not paid by the end of each month). Valerie Basaldua 956-425-1420 Sent 2019-11-24: Pickle ball - We will be playing pickle ball tomorrow at 10 am after tennis if anyone is interested. Dave Pickett Sent 2019-11-24: Crafty Creations for January 2020 - Hey there! Due to the holidays, sign-ups for January's class will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 27th and end on Friday, Dec 6th. NOTE: The information has been put on the Web site for you to view/download. You can also see the poster and sign-up using the form in the Library. Poster of items you can make in January is HERE : Registration Form is HERE . Thanks oodles!!! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to All!!! -heidi dill =0] Sent 2019-11-24: Crafty Creations Club Explained - For those of you who might not be familiar with Crafty Creations: The SEPO Board approved the startup of this club in early 2019. It is a not-for-profit SEPO club. All of the money that is collected from those attending the class is spent on purchasing the supplies for the class. It is necessary to close signup two weeks before each class in order to have time to purchase all of the needed supplies. This winter season's classes feature the following: The larger signs cost $50 each and can be made at any class. See examples: The cost of each Dangler is $10. Each month there will be 3-4 danglers available you can pick from that depict something seasonal from the month the class is held. You can make 1 or more - you choose. For example, in December we will be making Christmas danglers. Some of the various designs available for this season are shown here. NOTE: If you have crafted one of the larger signs with a knob, the danglers can be hung from the knob and are, therefore, interchangeable throughout the various seasons. -heidi dill =0] Sent 2019-11-24: Help with trees - We will be decorating the Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall and the library on Friday the 29th at 10 am. If you have a little time to spare please come help us. It will surely get you into the holiday spirit. Terry DeBackere Sent 2019-11-24: REMINDER: Sunday Night Music - This is a reminder for those of you who like to listen/dance to good Classic Country music, you have the opportunity to do that every Sunday evening, from 6 to 8 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Roy Ridlon (resident), Chuck Penn (renter) and Jim Collins (Lakeside) provide the musical entertainment. They will also be having special guests join them throughout the season. The Women's Club provides Ice Cream for $1 during the band's break around 7 pm. So come on out and support this new Sunshine Activity. Beth Parrish (for Roy Ridlon) Sent 2019-11-23: FINAL REMINDER: Dec Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Nov 24th - The is the FINAL reminder that if you have an article you would like published in the Dec 2019 Sunshine Newletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. I've only received four articles as of yesterday: The Gathering, Wall of Honor, Birding & Nature Club and Bible Study/Movie Group. If anyone else has sent me an article and it isn't listed here, let me know ASAP. The Newsletter is one of the best forms of communication we have at Sunshine. So please get that info to me so the entire community knows what's happenin'. Newsletter Guidelines are posted here . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-11-23: Birding & Nature Club - The Birding and Nature Group will be meeting on Monday, Dec 2nd at 7p.m. in the library. The meeting is open to all residents. Hope to see you there. We will be discussing our upcoming events - - including our community wide pot luck dinner on Tuesday, January 7th. Be sure to reserve the date. A speaker from Laguna Atascosa will provide the program. A field trip to Laguna Atascosa will follow in February. If you want to help with the Annual Christmas Bird Count, please, attend the meeting on Dec. 2nd. The Christmas Bird Count is conducted throughout the U.S. on the same date. This census information is used to determine bird population trends in our country. Birding identification skills are not needed. An "expert" leads each group. Help is needed to spot and count the birds. Jean Burgoine Sent 2019-11-22: NEEDS & INFO: Christmas Bake & Craft Sale and Raffle - The Christmas Bake & Craft Sale and Raffle are rapidly approaching (Sat Dec 7th in Retzlaff Hall - 8 am to 11am). Sweet Rolls: Those of you who have eaten the sweet rolls at this event in the past know what good bakers we have here at Sunshine. We are requesting residents to step up and do some of that great baking again this year. Please contact Terry DeBackere (309-714-4743) to let her know if you will be baking and how many rolls you can make so she can get a count. Vendor Tables: There are still spots open for Vendors to set up a craft table ($5 each table). Contact Terry. Raffle: Anyone wishing to donate new or gently used items for the Raffle contact Marian Young (719-468-4556). She will be glad to pick up your items OR you can bring them to Retzlaff Hall Friday, Dec 6, between 6 and 8 pm. Bake Sale: Donations are appreciated for the bake sale, i.e. baked goods, candy, snacks, jams etc. Please have them wrapped in clear plastic wrap (with a bow or other Christmas decoration on them if you wish) and price them for sale. Please note any nuts of other allergens. Drop off your donations in Retzlaff Hall Friday, Dec 6, between 6 and 8 pm. A poster reflecting all detail for this event will be available in the Library in a couple of days. No signup is required. Just come and enjoy - buy baked goods/crafts - win a raffle drawing. Thank you Terry DeBackere and Debbie Robins (Co-Chairpersons) Sent 2019-11-21: HOA, Storage Lot & Golf Cart Fees - HOA, Storage Lot & Golf Cart Fees for 2020 are now being accepted in the SEPO Office. All checks will be cashed and deposited immediately. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 Sent 2019-11-20: Thursday Morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library - Everyone is invited to come to the Library on Thursday mornings, 7:30 AM to ?? to enjoy Coffee & Donuts and friendly conversation with your friends and neighbors. Donuts are $1 each. Questions should be addressed to Valerie in the Office. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 Sent 2019-11-20: Bell Ringers (Backups Needed) - Thanks to everyone who signed up to "Ring the Bells" for the Salvation at WalMart the day after Thanksgiving. We have all of the timeslots filled - BUT - would like to have some backups on call in case anyone on the sheet is not able to make it at their appointed time. If you haven't received the scheduling sheet so you know your time/door and who is before & after you, please contact either Lorraine Lewis or Arv Russell. Also contact either of them if you could be a backup on call. Thanks again. Lorraine Lewis/Arv Russell Sent 2019-11-20: Women's Club Meeting Minutes: 11-15-2019 - Please take note: Although these minutes are being distributed to the community today, they are the 'unapproved version'. These minutes will be officially approved at the next Women's Club meeting. They are available on the Sunshine Web site HERE Respectfully submitted, Linda Almond, Secretary Sent 2019-11-20: Women's Club - To better manage the Women’s Club monthly meetings, please notify me the Monday prior to the monthly meeting to be added to the agenda. You can call or text me with your request at (507-317-0296). Also, when making a motion & a second please stand when doing so. This will help us to identify you. Thank you, Eileen Anderson President 507-317-0296 Sent 2019-11-20: Directory (Owner/Renter) Directories & E-Mail Address List - Hi All - Some of our friends have been leaving us this year. And other folks have been moving in so that they can become our new friends. (At least I'm speculating that is their intention!) What this also means is that there have been many, many updates to all of the directories we use - Resident Directory, Renter Directory & E-Mail Address list. Valerie (SEPO Office) and I have been working diligently to keep these documents updated based on your input. I have just reloaded the latest ones to the Web site: (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/password ). The should all be dated 11-20-2019. If you see anything in any of them that needs to be added/changed please let Valerie (sepo.office@gmail.com ) and myself (sepowebsite@gmail.com ) know and we will get them fixed. Oh - I almost forgot. John Chajec mentioned at last Monday's Resident meeting that even though the date on the printed documents in the library (the directory and 2-page activity sheet) hasn't reflected the current date, be assured, the data is correct. The date should be correct ongoing. Thx so much to all of you. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sepowebsite@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-11-20: SEPO Sprinkler System Timing - The sprinkler system in the common area near the SEPO office is set to go off every day at 12 noon and 4 PM. If you have your golf cart or other vehicle parked near the area at either of these times, it is very possible it will get wet. Sincere apologies to anyone who may have gotten wet recently. Valerie Basaldua 956-425-1420 Sent 2019-11-20: Thanksgiving - Dear Friends and Neighbors: Thanksgiving is a week from tomorrow. We would love to have you join us for our annual Thanksgiving dinner on the 28th. I need to have a count on who would like to attend by Monday at noon. I will need time to shop and plan table set ups. All are welcome, including family and friends from outside. The cost is $6 and includes white and dark meat turkey, ham, dressing, gravy and coffee, tea and water. You supply a dish to serve 12 that will enhance our meal. BYOB of course. This year, the turkey breast will be fresh and not processed. Last year we had some people who did not like the processed turkey. Sorry, it was an oversight by the committee. We try our best to make the holiday special for everyone attending. Social hour begins at 1 and dinner will be ready at 2 p.m. Please sign up before Monday if you care to join us. Sign up sheet and envelopes are in the library for your payment and space for what dish you will bring. The committee and I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving, no matter what you choose to do. Any questions, please contact Cathy Chajec at 708-280-8910. Thank you Sent 2019-11-19: Crafty Creations for Dec: Deadline for registration - Just a friendly reminder that registration for the Dec 4th class ends on Tues, Nov 19th. (I need to get all of the supplies ordered ahead of time.) HERE is the info for this class. You can find the Signup Sheet etc in the Library. Hope to see you there. -- Heidi Dill Sent 2019-11-17: NeighborhoodWatch - CERT Agenda for Monday 18 Nov 2019 - This is an open meeting - y'all are invited - Lots of info to share. See the Agenda HERE . Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team Sent 2019-11-17: REMINDER: Dec 2019 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Nov 24 - This is a reminder - If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2019 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-11-16: Bell Ringers needed - Sunshine has volunteered to Support the Salvation Army for many years in bringing hope and support to the disadvantaged in our community. And we are doing it again this year. We need some more volunteers to ring bells. We ring at the Walmart in Harlingen on November 29th (the Friday after Thanksgiving). We do one-hour shifts and need two people each at both the north and south doors. It is a time of joy as families and kids are in a holiday spirit. Please help if you can be a part of this worthwhile project by signing up on the Scheduling Sheet that is currently posted in the Library. Call Arv Russell 956 357 7302 or Lorraine Lewis 956 244 2094 if you have any questions. Thanks Sent 2019-11-16: Christmas Craft Show & Bake Sale Info - The Christmas Bake Sale and Craft Show will be Sat Dec 7th in Retzlaff Hall - 8 am to 11am. Donations are appreciated for the bake sale, i.e. baked goods, candy, snacks, jams etc. Please have them wrapped in clear plastic wrap with a bow or other Christmas decoration on them if you wish and price them for sale. Please note any nuts of other allergens. Drop off your donations on Fri Dec 6th between 6 and 8 pm at Retzlaff. Donations for raffle prizes are also being accepted. SWEET ROLLS, LEFSE ( made by the Weatherbees) and coffee will be served for $1.00 . Craft tables are available for $5.00 . Call Terry DeBackere (309-714-4743) to reserve your space. We look forward to this fun event and hope you can contribute and help out. Thank you Terry DeBackere and Debbie Robins (Co-Chairpersons) Sent 2019-11-16: Craft Show & Bake Sale Mtg - There will be a planning meeting on Monday at 1:30 in the library for the Craft Show and Bake Sale. Anyone who didn't sign up on the committee signup sheet in the Library or at the Women's Club meeting last Friday is invited to attend. Thanks in advance for wanting to help make this event a fun (and tasty) event for everyone in the community. Terry DeBackere (Chairperson) Sent 2019-11-16: OCT 2019 SEPO INCOME & BALANCE SHEETS - The SEPO Oct 31, 2019 Income Statement and Balance Sheet have been posted in the 'Resident's Only' section of the Sunshine Web site: https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/password Please review these documents and bring questions/comments to the Resident's meeting on Tuesday, Nov 19 at 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. John Chajec Board President Sent 2019-11-16:Saturday Golf Scramble - Grace and I will start this traditional activity at 9:00 A. M. Saturday, December 7th. The sign-up sheet will be posted Monday, December 2nd and taken down at noon Friday. All skill levels are welcome and teams are balanced by handicap, as well as possible. Early sign-up helps. The cost is $1 and should be deposited in the Saturday Box in the lounge. If you need more information, please contact us personally or call 956-792-2931. The Clarks Sent 2019-11-14: HELP NEEDED: Do you know if these folks have/use e-mail? - I keep hearing: I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT. The Residents' E-Mail List (in the Resident's section of Web site) contains folks who are NOT currently receiving the Sunshine E-Mails. If you know anyone on this list and can help get them on the e-mail list, please do so. They (or you) can send a request to sepoenews@gmail.com that contains their name, address and e-mail address and I can add them. Thanks to everyone for your help with this. Beth Parrish Sent 2019-11-14: Resident's meeting & Popcorn - There will be free freshly popped popcorn at the next Resident's meeting. Cathy Richmond Sent 2019-11-14: BOARD / RESIDENT MEETING SCHEULING ERRORS - Well, I did it again! Next week's Resident Meeting, is actually Tuesday, Nov 19th at 1pm in Retzlaff Hall due to a scheduling conflict. (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mtgs-2019-2020) The January board meeting, per the bylaws, must be held during the 1st week in January. Monday, Jan 6th 2020 is the meeting date. That also changes when the nominees must be posted. The new date for the posting of the board nominees is Friday, Dec 27th. This getting old stuff is a major pain. John Chajec SEPO President Sent 2019-11-13: Garage sale - everyone welcome - Friday and Saturday 9a - 2p or so. John, Share and I will have a garage sale. It is advertised in the Bargain Book. Everyone is welcome to participate. Weather looks good. --- Lenore J Combs Sent 2019-11-13: Women's Club Meeting - Friday November15th there will be a Women’s Club meeting in Retzlaff Hall at 9:00 am. Please remember to wear your name tag so you can be entered into the drawing. As always coffee & donuts will be provided. All women in our community are invited to attend. Hope to see you there. Eileen Anderson President Sent 2019-11-13:NOV RESIDENTS MTG MONDAY NOV 18TH 1PM - Just a reminder the November Residents meeting is this Monday, Nov 18th at 1pm in Retzlaff Hall. Hope to see you there. John Chajec SEPO President Sent 2019-11-12: NOVEMBER 2019 SEPO DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - Please take note: Although the minutes are being distributed to the community today, prior to the Residents' meeting scheduled for next Monday, Nov 18, they are the 'unapproved version'. These minutes will be officially approved at the next director's meeting. They are available on the Sunshine Web site HERE . John Chajec SEPO Board President Sent 2019-11-12: Crafty Creations: Dec 4, 2019 Class Info - Hey there! It's time to sign up for the next Crafty Creations class!! YAY!!!! It will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4th, from 1:00-3:00pm in Retzlaff Hall. Please note that you will be required to pre-register in order to take a class. Registration will start tomorrow, Wed. Nov 13 at 4pm in the Library. It will close end of day Nov 19, two weeks prior to the class date. Payment is due at time of registration. NOTE: Since the E-mail system SEPO uses can't send attachments, they have been put on the Web site for you to view/download. You can also see the poster and sign-up using the form in the Library. Poster of items you can make: https://static.wixstatic.com/ugd/2851bf_680cc8930000424bb7a816f9f40c36ad.pdf Registration Form: https://static.wixstatic.com/ugd/2851bf_16064b18b78440af9fde510b0fba334c.pdf Thanks so very much for supporting me in my creative efforts. -heidi dill =0] Sent 2019-11-12: 2020 ASSOCIATION FEES - It was determined at today's board meeting that the SEPO association (maintenance) fees and storage fees will stay at the 2019 rate. There will be NO increase for 2020. John Chajec SEPO President Sent 2019-11-12: THANKSGIVING DINNER - Dear residents: Thanksgiving sign-up sheets will go up on the easel in the library this afternoon. There will be a box with envelopes near the easel for your virtual tickets. Tickets will be $6 per person and checks can be made out to SCCE Women's club. Please place your money in the envelope, fill out the information on the front and drop it in the slot on the box. Please also make sure you fill out the sheet on the easel with your information and what you plan to bring to share. Your names will be added to a master list which we will check off at the door. Doors will open at 1 pm with dinner being served at 2. The menu will consist of the committee making the turkeys, ham, dressing and gravy. Your contributions will round out our meal. We always have plenty of food. The sign-up sheet will come down by noon on November 25th so we can plan the shopping we need to do. Visiting family and friends are always welcome. Please make sure to follow the above instructions so we know how much food to prepare. This also gives us a count for table settings. We are so blessed to be able to share thanksgiving with all our friends and neighbors who do not have family here. Please don't be alone on this special holiday. Come join your neighbors for this celebration, make new friends, and eat till you are stuffed! Any questions, please contact Cathy Chajec at 708-280-8910. Sent 2019-11-11: NEED YOUR HELP: Sunshine Activity Details - I've been working to finalize the information on the Web site concerning Daily / Weekly / Monthy activities here at Sunshine this season. https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/d-w-m-details-2019-2020 Please help me by providing information on the following by replying to sepowebsite@gmail.com Thank you so much for keeping our Web site up-to-date and accurate. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sepowebsite@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-11-11: Name Tags - Here is a list of the Name Tags that are now available for pick up in the office: Anita Smith, Spencer Smith, Tom Krahmer, Jeanne Krahmer, Dana Weise, Scherrie Pitreski, Roy Ridlon, Sharon Ridlon, Suzanne Gustafson, Robert Crouch, Margo Crouch, Dana Boettcher, Joan Boettcher, Mary Grandy, Lorraine Lewis, Nancy Lyne, Matt Lyne. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-11-11: Sunday Night Music Update - I wanted to thank everyone who came to listen to me play last night in Retzlaff. It looked like everyone was having a good time - sure hope so. I know you were expecting a 3-man band and you ended up seeing me do my solo act. That was because the rest of the band isn't in the valley yet. However, my other two band members will be here by this Friday and will be playing with me next Sunday (1-17). Jim Collins plays base guitar and lives in Lakeside. Chuck Penn does vocals and plays rhythm guitar. He will be renting here in Sunshine this season. So hope to see you next Sunday. Roy Ridlon Sent 2019-11-10: CHANGE OF PLAN: Veterans Day Tribute - There is a slight change of plan for the Veterans Day Tribute being held in Retzlaff Hall tomorrow (11-11), The program will be starting at 3:30 PM (instead of 3 PM). Social time will be at 4:30. Dinner will be at 5. Also, if you have a picture as or of a veteran you would like to post on the Bulletin Board during the ceremony & dinner, please bring it with you before the ceremony and we'll get it up there. Please spread the word about these changes as there are quite a few folks who still haven't provided an e-mail to Beth Parrish (e-mail admin) in order to start receiving the Sunshine E-mails. Questions - call Lenore Combs Sent 2019-11-09: Lost Glasses - Two pair of Glasses were turned into the office in the past couple of days. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-11-09: TAKE NOTE: Weed Patrol - Weed Patrol will start Monday November 4th 2019. If you are a resident that is currently still up north, please contact the person is watching over your home and make sure that it meets the SEPO Covenants guidelines. - see below or here: https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/covenents Have a Blessed Day!! Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com COVENANTS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. ARTICLE VI USE RESTRICTIONS SECTION 6.13 OWNER’S MAINTENANCE OF YARD The OWNER shall keep and maintain his/her yard in good condition and will keep the grass cut and not allow an excessive amount of weeds or undergrowth to grow on the lot. In the event the OWNER should fail to keep this condition and covenant, the DECLARANT is hereby authorized to have the grass cut on the OWNER’S lot and the OWNER agrees to reimburse the DECLARANT for the cost thereof. Sent 2019-11-09: UPDATE: Sunday Evenings - Ice Cream - With the start of music on Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm, the women’s club will be having ice cream available during intermission, approximately around 7 pm. The cost will be $1.00 a bowl per person Denny and Jean Eich will be getting the ice cream on a weekly basis but we need volunteers to : serve the ice cream make coffee do clean up There will be a sign-up sheet for someone or several people to take a Sunday evening and be responsible for this to happen. This is only a one-time commitment unless you sign up for several Sundays. The sign-up sheet will be available starting this Sunday at the music event in Retzlaff Hall. After that it will be in the library. We hope you will consider this fun event! If you have any questions please give me call. Vickie Jones, Women's Club Activity Director 262-689-7068 Sent 2019-11-08: Wood Shop Orientation Class on Thursday Nov 14th at 4 pm - There will be a Wood Shop Orientation Class on Thursday Nov 14th at 4 pm in the wood shop. A one time attendance is a requirement for use of the wood shop. The shop will be closed during the class. All residents are invited to attend. No signup is necessary. Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940. Sent 2019-11-08: Thanksgiving - Dear Residents: I, Cathy Chajec, have volunteered to Chair the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 28, 2019. I am desperately looking for volunteers to help make this a wonderful holiday for all those who are staying in the Estates. With many helpers, it is an easy dinner to put on. There is a sign-up sheet in the library area where you can place your name and contact number if you choose to help out. I will be looking for turkey bakers, kitchen help preparing the dressing & gravy, turkey carvers, decorating help, and clean up. If I receive enough help with the preparations, I will post a sign up sheet in the library on November 14th. Cost will be $6 per person and a dish to pass. One person, a dish to feed 6; and couple, a dish for 12. Such items as mashed or sweet potatoes, green beans, corn carrots or other vegetables, cranberry relish, deviled eggs, or other relish tray, or pie/dessert. There will be a women's club box and envelopes to fill out and put your money in. These are considered virtual tickets and we will have a list made up so we know who and how many are coming. The menu will consist of Turkey, Ham, Dressing, and Gravy prepared by the committee. For any new residents, this is a good way to get your "feet wet" and see what it takes to be part of a crew to host a party. Everyone in the Estates is welcome, as well as those family and friends who might be visiting. It is a nice way to enjoy Thanksgiving as a community, without having to do all the cooking and cleaning involved in a home party. I hope you will consider helping in some way to make this event possible for all of our residents. Thank you for your consideration. Cathy Chajec, 708-280-8910 if you have any questions. Sent 2019-11-07: Thanksgiving (CORRECTED) - The Women’s Club is open to all women who live here in Sunshine. This club puts together various activities throughout the year, at least one or more activity each month, October thru March, per Article VI, Section 1 of the Women's Club By-Laws: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/wc-by-laws Most of our activities are fund raisers. The Women’s Club provides our community with funding of different items throughout the year. Some of the items we have purchased or contributed toward the purchase of are; the pool furniture, the pavillon, tables and chairs, the televisions, benches for the golf course, coffee for all activities, items for the kitchen..... The activities for the season are posted in the library and we need many volunteers and co-chairs to make each event successful. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we need co-chairs to head up this event. Grab a friend and sign up. This is a way that our residents can have Thanksgiving together as a Sunshine family when we are not celebrating with our individual families. If that is something that interests you, please contact me. Thank you! Vickie Jones Women's Club Activities Director 262-689-7068 Sent 2019-11-07:COMBES WATER BILL - A little FYI for Combes residents. In the past when I had my water turned on I would start getting bills at my TX address. This year no bill. I checked online, they now have website ( https://www.townofcombes.com/utilities/ ), and I owe money. When I went to their office to pay my bill I discovered they were sending the bill to my summer address. or the first time in 14 yrs, I filled out an address change to my TX address. If your not getting a bill when you get back you may have the same problem. John Chajec PS by Beth Parrish: Those of you who have contacted 'Gina' in the past at Combes Waterworks, note - she is no longer there and there is a new person in the office. Sorry, I cannot think of her name right now. Sent 2019-11-07: Veteran's Day - This Monday, November 11th there will be a Veteran’s Day Program in Retzlaff Hall at 3 pm. Following the program there will be happy hour at 4:30 followed by a potluck at 5 pm. Everyone is welcome and there is a sign up sheet in the library so we can get a numbers count for setting up of tables and chairs. Come out and honor those who have given so much to make our country the best place to live! If you are interested in participating in the program on Monday, there will be a planning meeting on Friday, Nov 8th at 3 pm in the library. Lenore Combs will be organizing the program for Monday, but she needs volunteers to help with flags, readings ..... Hope to see you there! Vickie Jones Women's Club Activity Director Sent 2019-11-06: IMPORTANT: Sunday Night Music @ Retzlaff - Additional Details & Request for Assistance Those of you who used to attend the Sunday Night music activity in the past are aware that during the band's break there was Ice Cream (YUM) available for $1. Jean and Denny Eich have agreed, at least for this Sunday, there will be Ice Cream for sale at 7 PM during the band's break. However, if noone steps up to assist the Eich's with this ongoing , this Sunday will be the ONLY Sunday Ice Cream will be served. If several residents volunteer, that means the duties of having the pleasure of meeting new folks and conversing with others you already know - all while serving them a delicious treat - won't be your responsibility every week. It will only be periodically, that is unless you want to do it every week. LOL It is my understanding the duties consist of: purchasing the ice cream making coffee serving the ice cream cleaning up the kitchen afterwards The Ice Cream is a Women's Club activity so please step up and contact the Women's Club president Eileen Anderson at 507-317-0296 if you would like to volunteer. Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications, (for Eileen) Sent 2019-11-06: DIRECTORS MTG AGENDA 11/12/19 - Below is the agenda for the next Directors Meeting, Nov 12th, 1pm in the general purpose room. As of yet, no one has requested to speak at the meeting. The deadline for requests to speak at the meeting will be Monday Nov 11th, 12 noon. I will try to not make the mistake I made last meeting by allowing open discussion at the meeting, so please submit your requests to speak at the meeting. Thanks, John Chajec SEPO President SEPO MEEETING AGENDA 11/12/2019 Roll Call: John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Nominating committee: Neil Moorehead Previous Directors meeting minutes, Oct 21, approval or disapproval Executive Directors meeting minutes, Nov 4th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1, 2 : Frank Tewell Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business: Generators New Business: Sent 2019-11-06: Care of the Gazebo Flower Beds - As you enter our neighborhood you are very familiar with the neat, tidy appearance. While we are now fortunate to have Lalo available to do the careful mowing / trimming, the bulk of the maintenance for that area has been the responsibility of the Birding and Nature club / enthusiasts (BNE). Part of that is the care of the flower beds around the Gazebo. The flower beds are planted with two varieties of material that are quite hardy here in south Texas and require relatively little attention. They do need a little hand weeding and perhaps other TLC from time to time. The beds are covered by dedicated sprinklers, on a timer, so watering is not a problem. So – If you have a semi-green thumb and a couple of hours a month you would be willing to donate, Please let me know. Many Thanks for thinking about it. Pat Harvey – VP BNE patharvey4169@gmail.com Sent 2019-11-05: PAINT CAN DISPOSAL - We have been finding paint splashes on the streets and some residents have paint splashes on their cars. It has been determined that the paint is being splattered throughout the Estates by the garbage trucks. Unfortunately, the root cause is the way we and/or construction workers are disposing of paint cans. There will be construction throughout most of the season so please use proper ‘paint can disposal’ methods. Any paint in the can should be allowed to dry by removing the cover. Only when the paint is dry should the cover be put back on and the can thrown in the garbage. Thank you, John Chajec SEPO President Sent 2019-11-05: Sunday Night Music @ Retzlaff - For those of you who like to listen/dance to good Classic Country music, you are going to get your chance to do that starting this Sunday, Nov 10 thru end of Mar 2020, from 6 to 8 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Roy Ridlon (new resident) and two other gentlemen who play with him will be providing musical entertainment for us here at Sunshine. They will also be having special guests join them in the band throughout the season. If any other information is provided, I will send it out via e-mail and post it on the Web site: ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/d-w-m-details-2019-2020 ) So come out this Sunday and support this new Sunshine Activity. Beth Parrish (for Roy Ridlon) SEPO E-Mail E-News Admin E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-11-05: POOL CLOSING - The pool will be closed tomorrow (Nov 6) in the morning until noon for cleaning. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2019-11-03: HOUSE AD - House for Sale, 4340 N Minnesota St - Contact: John Call: 708-280-8940 Description: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, large screen room, roll down hurricane shutters, 2 car garage, CAC 3 yrs old, ceramic tile throughout, remodeled bathrooms John Chajec Sent 2019-11-02: Starting Shuffleboard - Hello Residents of Sunshine Estates! This coming Wednesday, November 6th, is the start of shuffleboard night. We will start at 6 pm and play for an hour or more depending on attendance. You don't have to be an expert to join. Everyone is welcome to come and play. The rules are fairly simple and easy to learn. Weather permitting, we will play every Wednesday night. If you have questions my number is 719-468-4556. Hope to see you there, Marian Young Back to Top