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

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

SCCE MEN'S LEAGUE RULES OF PLAY (Updated 02/22/2024) Fairways Fairways are defined as any portion of the course not considered to be out of Bounds”, a “Hazard” (sand or water), or the “Green”. 1. Ball may be moved 12 inches on the fairways at any time (no closer to the pin). 2. Ball may be moved off of bare ground (no closer to the pin). 3. Ball may be “Picked, Cleaned and Placed” at any time except in a hazard or trap. 4. An unplayable ball may be moved 2 club lengths from the following: (no closer to the pin). A. In bounds but next to “Out of Bounds” marker or wall. B. Ground under repair. C. Short of going into the water or where Water Hazard impedes stance. D. Man-made objects. Out of Bounds and Water Hazards Course boundaries are indicated by white post and/or low cement or wood barriers. A ball must be completely beyond the boundary line to be considered “Out of Bounds”. Water hazards boundaries are considered to be inside vertical face, and it’s vertical extension, of the cement sand bag walls of the hazard. A ball hitting the vertical face of the sand bag wall and falling into the water without touching ground beyond the vertical extension is deemed to be in the hazard and not be the point at which it entered the hazard. A ball lodging in the wall (space between cement sand bags) of a water hazard is deemed to be in the hazard. Drop point for lodged ball will be where it last crossed the hazard boundary before lodging. All balls “Out of Bounds” or in a “Water Hazard” will be played from the point they crossed the “Out of Bounds” boundary or “Water Hazard” boundary. The ball will be dropped no more than 2 club lengths from the point where it crossed the boundary line (no closer to the pin) (1penalty stroke). If the shot that enters “Out of Bounds” or a “Water Hazard”, from a teed ball, the player has the option to re-tee and incur the standard “Stroke and Distance” penalty. ie. Player hits ball OB or in the water, re-tees and lands in the “fairway”. The player now lies 3. LEAGUE DOES NOT USE DROP ZONES. Exception to above rule. If a ball is hit from the 7th tee into the “Out of Bounds” behind the 6th green or if a house obstructs the view to the 7th green, the ball may be put into play by dropping in front of the 7th tee box with a one stroke penalty or may be reteed with utilizing the standard “Stroke and Distance” rule. Sand Traps Grounding club to improve your lie or a practice swing that touches the sand is a 1 stroke penalty. Except as indicated in Picking up your ball (1 stroke penalty). A ball may be picked up and marked when 2 balls are side-by-side in a trap. The ball may not be cleaned and must be placed as close as possible to the original position and condition of the lie after the first player hit (no penalty) Casual Water “Casual Water” is defined as any water pooling on the course in any place nor designed as a “Water Hazard”. Pooling can be considered to occur if water is evident around the sole of your shoe when you stand in a wet spot. When in doubt, consult with playing partners. If doubt still exist, play the original and a provisional and consult with the tournament director when the round is completed. When in “Casual Water”, the ball may be moved back or laterally to gain complete relief no closer to the pin). No penalty. Bridges All bridges will be treated as cart paths. If a ball comes to rest on a bridge the ball may be played as it lies or it may be dropped at the closest point of relief, no closer to the hole, and be played without penalty. Tee Box The “Tee Box” is defined as the area on the teeing ground between the tee markers. The “Tee Box” extends from the front edge of the tee markers to a point two club lengths behind the front edge of the tee markers. Only the ball must be within the tee box when teeing off. If the ball is outside the Tee Box when put into play a one stroke penalty will be assessed and the ball must be re-teed and put into play from the Tee Box. When teeing off, a tee must be used. All whiffs are counted. A whiff is when you address the ball, swing and miss. If a ball does not clear the tee ground, the ball will be played as it lies or opt for re-teeing with a 1 stroke penalty. Greens The “Green” is that area of closely mowed grass surrounding the cup. The “Fringe is the slightly longer grass surrounding the green. For our purposes, the “Fringe shall be treated as “Fairway”. When marking a ball, the marker should be placed behind the ball. If the ball is in the line of another player’s putt the marker may be moved to the side as far as deemed necessary by the player whose line is infringed. The ball will be returned to its original position before putting. Failure to return to return the ball to the original position will result in a one stroke penalty. If the penalty is assessed for failure to putt from the original position, the ball must be placed in the original positioned and putted. A two stroke penalty will be assessed if, while putting on the green, you play from another player’s marker A one stroke penalty is assessed for your ball striking another player’s ball that is lying on the “Green” while putting your ball from any spot on the “Green”. A two stroke penalty is assessed for hitting a club or flagstick lying on the “Green”. The flag may be in or out when chipping or putting from the fringe. If your ball is on the “Green” and the hole cannot be clearly seen, you may ask to have it attended. The flag must be released or removed before the ball gets to the hole. If the ball hits the pin while being tended it’s a 1 stroke penalty. Once a player starts putting he has control of the green and may putt out if he so desires. All putts must be holed. No gimmies! Failure to complete the hole will result in disqualification. Other Rules or Situations Not Covered by Above Rules: USGA rules will deem to be in place when situation or rulings not covered by the mentioned rules occur. In all situations the Rules Committee, made of the League Officers, or their designee(s), will make the final ruling when disputes or rules questions occur. If, while playing, a situation occurs that the players are unsure of, play a provisional ball with deemed relief as well as the original ball as it lies and the Rules Committee will make a determination of the correct sore for the hole after the round. Common Golf Courtesy Exit the "Green" as soon as all golfers have finished putting. Record your scores on the next tee. Do not drive or park carts within 15 feet of the fringe of the "Green". REPAIR ALL BALL MARKS ON "GREEN". Repair and replace all divots on the "Tee Box" or fill them with available sand. Share carts when possible! Rake sand traps after use. Do Not run golf carts through casual water. No practice chipping to the "Greens". Do not spend excessive time looking for a lost ball (3 minutes should be Maximum limit). No loud noises while a golfer is taking a shot. Golfers 90 years or older may hit from the women's "Tee Box" if they desire. Do not drive golf carts between sand traps and "Greens". Practice putting only on the PRACTICE GREEN. Be respectful of workers. Wait till they have completed their task, have waved you up, or are aware of you hitting at them. Revised 4/15/2007 Revised 3/25/2008 Revised 2/22/2024 Print File Here Back To Top

S EPO Community Emails: February 2026 Sent 2026-02-28: Golf course closure - The Sunshine golf course will closed Monday March 2nd and Tuesday March 3rd each day till 4 pm for the annual men’s golf league tournament. - Matt Lyne Sent 2026-02-28: GNDGT: Final Totals & Payouts (2026) - HERE is the Final Scoring & Payouts for the 2026 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament, being provided to Sunshine residents. - Tony Tramel GNDGT Chairman Sent 2026-02-28: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Recent Updates) - The following updates were made to Homes for Sale on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale Feb 26, 2026: The asking price on the home @ 4133 N Missouri Street, owned by Don VanElls, has been reduced. Feb 25, 2026: The home @4113 N Nebraska Street, owned by Gary & Chris Pride, is now For Sale The listing for 4309 N Minnesota Street, owned by Rosa Allen, has been revised. Feb 23, 2026: The asking price on the home @ 4108 N Minnesota, owned by Hal & Dale Hopfner, has been reduced. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-27: T-Fiber - I mentioned at the last meeting that if you had trouble getting signed up with T-Fiber, I wanted to know. If it was an address problem or no call back, after you gave them your information at one of the meetings. Give me a call or send a text. Thank you. - Tom Perrier Sent 2026-02-27: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Feb 2026 - Happy St. Patrick's Day Here's your Mar/Apr 2026 Sunshine Newsletter. Thanks to everyone who contributed. As you will see, there is still LOTS coming up for you to do and enjoy during what time is left of this winter season. HAVE FUN! You can view/print it from the Sunshine website HERE and also directly from this link . Valerie will be placing printed copies in the library. - Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com - Sent 2026-02-27: GNDGT: Days 1 & 2 (2026-02-25 & 26) Scores - HERE is the scoring for Wednesday & Thursday's Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament, being provided to Sunshine residents. - Tony Tramel GNDGT Chairman Sent 2026-02-25: GNDGT: Day 1 (2026-02-25) Score - The current scoring for Wednesday's Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament, being provided to Sunshine residents is HERE . - Tony Tramel GNDGT Chairman Sent 2026-02-25: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2026-02-20 - The 'UNAPPROVED' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Feb 20, 2026 were attached and also available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Lisa Perrier WC Secretary Sent 2026-02-25: Bay Fishing With Captain Murphy UPDATE - Bay Fishing with Captain Murphy UPDATE We now have the whole boat reserved for our group! We've added ten (10) more slots. Please sign up by Saturday, February 28th. When: Tuesday, March 3rd from 1:00-4:00 pm, be at the Marina by 12:30 pm Where: located at Sea Ranch Marina, 53256 State Park Road 100, South Padre Cost: $37.89 including sales tax Signup: The signup is limited to the first 20 people. Signup no later than Sunday, March 1st. Signup is located in the library on the bulletin board near the office entrance area to Val’s office. Trip Details: Captain Murphy’s provides all equipment and bait necessary to fish. You may bring along a small cooler with beverages/food of your choice. You may also bring your own pole, but it is not necessary. The fishing club has secured 30 spots for the bay fishing trip. Payment is due prior to the event. Brenda Bont has put down money on half of the spots (10) to secure our spots. Payment is due in advance: Contact Brenda Bont at 956-556-1903 to arrange payment. Carpools can be arranged, if needed. We would leave from the library, time to be determined. Captain Murphy’s will notify Brenda 24 hours prior to the trip if they need to cancel due to weather conditions or other reasons. They will provide full refunds. Thank you. - Deb DesLauriers-Eich 715-821-4552 Sent 2025-02-23: WC: Variety & Music Show - Save the date: Saturday March 21st at 6:30 in the hall The Variety & Music Show Come and have fun seeing all the talented performers at Sunshine Estates. Will have a virtual signup sheet in the library soon $10.00 each. - Joanne Anderson & Patricia Lay Sent 2026-02-23: March SEPO Newsletter 2nd Reminder - IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWLETTER 2025-2026 Hi Sunshine Friends! Here is your Second Reminder to submit all SEPO March 2026 Newsletter Articles and Announcements by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 24 at seponewsletter@gmail.com . This is the final Newsletter publication for the 2025-2026 Winter Season. If you have anything for April you would like to include, please do so. If you want to let those who spend their summers in Sunshine know about happenings that take place during that timeframe, now's the time to do that as well. I will notify each of you when your article has been received by replying “Received for Newslette r” . If you do not get this reply within 24 hours, please contact me directly via Text or Email. Once the article is received, the Editor updates or adds any corrections to the article before it is published. If I send any questions to you regarding your article, please respond as soon as possible, since I need to publish the Newsletter before the end of the month. 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 . Don’t miss out! Send in your Community Events & Activities today! I’m looking forward to hearing from you! - Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Editor Sent 2026-02-22: RESEND: Garden Club Office Display: Thx to the Community - Susanne wanted this resent in order to include additional verbiage AND - Thank You. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wow, we are absolutely blown away by the turnout and dedication of the Sunshine Estates Community. We want to say a huge THANK YOU to our hardworking 30 residents/renters who came out to help with the prep work and install of the turf to highlight our office area. It was no small task, but we made a great team. A sincere, heartfelt Thank You for the financial backing from the Women's Club, Garden Club and Women's Golf Club to support this project and bring it to life. We love living in a community where we look out for each other and take such pride in our surroundings. Thanks again for making this happen. - Susanne Ulrich and Bonnie Hancock Sent 2026-02-21: Golf Course closures various days/times week of Feb 23 - The Annual Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) is taking place next week. Here is a reminder to the community of when the SEPO Golf Course WILL NOT be open for general play next week. Mon until noon : Ladies' Golf League will be playing on Monday morning (moving from Wednesday morning). Tue until noon : Men's Golf League will play as usual. Wed, Thu & Fri all day prior to 4 PM: The Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) is taking place all day and the course will be closed to any other play. 4 O'clockers : The course will be open for play by 4 PM every day. Thank you for your cooperation. - Bill Petersen SEPO Board - Golf Course Director Sent 2026-02-21: Fishing Trip Scheduled for March 3rd - Bay Fishing with Captain Murphy When : Tuesday, March 3rd from 1:00-4:00 pm, be at the Marina by 12:30 pm Where : located at Sea Ranch Marina, 53256 State Park Road 100, South Padre Cost : $37.89 including sales tax Signup : The signup is limited to the first 20 people. Signup no later than Sunday, March 1st. Sign up is located in the library on the bulletin board near the office entrance area to Val’s office. Trip Details : Captain Murphy’s provides all equipment and bait necessary to fish. You may bring along a small cooler with beverages/food of your choice. You may also bring your own pole, but it is not necessary. The fishing club has secured 20 spots for the bay fishing trip. Payment is due prior to the event. Brenda Bont has put down money on half of the spots (10) to secure our spots. Payment is due in advance : Contact Brenda Bont at 956-556-1903 to arrange payment. Carpools can be arranged, if needed. We would leave from the library, time to be determined. Captain Murphy’s will notify Brenda 24 hours prior to the trip if they need to cancel due to weather conditions or other reasons. They will provide full refunds. A fishing license is needed. You may purchase a yearly or day saltwater license from Academy, Bass Pro or Walmart. Please purchase before the trip. License cost: Texas residents yearly cost $35 under 65; or $17 for 65+ Non residents yearly cost is $63; one day license is $16 We are planning additional fishing excursions in the future…stay tuned. - Deb Eich 715-821-4552 Sent 2026-02-21: DIRECTORIES Updated: Including SEPO Board 2025-2026 - The 2026 SEPO Board was announced on Feb 17 at the Annual Meeting. Therefore, I have updated the website with that info. Pictures, Contact Info etc. For those who would like to know the website PATH to this info - Under the Rules/Officers Tab is the Rules/Officers Links page . Scroll down and click on the "2026 Board of Directors " link. Otherwise, go directly to HERE . I also took this opportunity to update the ALL of the other Directories in the 'Residents Only ' section. They should all be dated 02-17-2026 when you pull them up. If any info on any of these pages/documents is not correct, please notify the office (sepo.office@gmail.com ) and myself at the email below. Two more things: The new 2025-2027 Women's Club Board was inducted at the Women's Club meeting on Feb 20. I will inform everyone when their info has been added to the website. As the 'guard' changes on the various other Clubs/Committee for next season, please send me that info as well. It will be used to update the website and for the Office to inform those new leaders of any new residents coming into our community (and I know there's going to be several in the next few weeks) so Club/Committee leaders can reach out to them. Please call w/any questions/issues. Thx so much. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-20: Artificial Turf is here - Artificial Turf is here. Is there anyone that would like to volunteer their skills to assist in installing? If you can make it, meet at the office at 10:00 Saturday morning. All help is greatly appreciated. We will have utility knives available. Thank you so much. - Susanne Sent 2026-02-20: 2026 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Pairings Beginning Next Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - See attached regarding the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT). Please share this info with any players you are aware of who did not provide me with an email address. This Pairing will be posted in the Library today. Our Women's Golf League will have a $7 lunch available from 11:00AM-1:00PM on Wed and Thursday in Retzlaff Hall adjacent to the pool area. It is open to anyone - golfers and non-golfers, and will support their league. - Tony Tramel GNDGT Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 2026-02-19: UPDATE: T-Fiber - The crews started on the area between Missouri and Nebraska today. They intend to start on the area between Iowa and Wisconsin Friday. They will be pot holing as they drill to help identify utilities. Some of these holes will be future connection spots for the homes, others will be filled in. If you have items within the 5’ easement you should pull them out of the way while they are working. The easement extends 5’ either side of the property line towards your home. Thank you for your assistance - Tom Perrier SEPO Board Sent 2026-02-19: Hole 6 - Hey Sunshine! We had a water leak alongside the cart path on #6, from the street to the tee box. The hole is still open, we have to let it dry out a little bit before we fill it in. Bud and Pat aren’t putting in a pool! Please be careful going through that area. Thank you Pat and Bud for being understanding. - Tom Perrier SEPO Board Sent 2026-02-18: 26/27 Reminder 26/27 WC planning - Don't forget to bring your ideas for next season's Women's Club activities and be prepared to put your special stamp on it by chairing it. We will be there to support you! Tomorrow 11am in the Library! - Mary Hull Sent 2026-02-18: Assistance Needed - Hi everyone, Bonnie and I are looking for help on Thursday, February 19th in Community Office Garden. We will be laying the block border/edgers. If you can help, we will meet at 12:30 by the office. Items needed: rubber mallets and 2x4. Thank you from the bottom of our heart. - Susanne and Bonnie Sent 2026-02-18: WHILE I'M ON VACATION: SEPO Email distribution and website updates - I wanted to repeat a SEPO Communications update that I made during the Annual Shareholders meeting yesterday. I will be on vacation (out of the country and unreachable for most of it) from Mar 7 thru Mar 16. During that timeframe I do have a backup who will be sending emails for me. However, there won't be any website updates made during this timeframe. I'll send another reminder before I leave, but please, keep your emails to 'verbiage only' while I'm gone, if at all possible. If this changes after my training session with my backup, I'll let everyone know. Thx for your understanding. And I might as well put my request in for the following right now. Starting next winter season, my goal is to have one or two of you great Sunshiner's to start assisting me with emails AND website updates. I've been at this for over five years now and need to start thinking about 'at least' sharing the joy of serving this great community 😊. - Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-18: VIDEO: 2026 Board, 1st Required Mtg, 2026-02-17 - The video from the Feb 17, 2026 1st Required meeting of the 2026 Board is now available on the Sunshine Web site HERE . 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 2026-02-18: VIDEO: Annual Shareholders Mtg, Feb 17 2026 - The videos from the Annual Shareholders Meeting (both 1 PM & 3 PM) held on Feb 17, 2026 are now available on the Sunshine Web site HERE . 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 2026-02-17: CANCELLED TODAY: Craft Club - Just a reminder there is no craft club this afternoon because of the board/community meeting… See you next week! - Jane Meehan Sent 2026-02-17: Poolside doors to the hall closed temporarily - For those attending one/some/all of the meetings today, please be advised that the Hall double doors by the pool are temporarily closed due to roof construction. Please enter the hall using the door on the north side of the hall. - Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-17: March 2026 SEPO Newsletter 1st Reminder - IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER 2025-2026 Our 2025-2026 Winter Season is beginning to wind down a bit, but there are still plenty of interesting activities and events for all our amazing Residents and Renters to enjoy! It’s unbelievable that I am already starting to work on our final 2025-2026 SEPO Newsletter for this season! Here is my FIRST REMINDER that the March 2026 Newsletter Articles are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 24 . All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . But there’s still time to hear from all groups or clubs who are willing to tell us a bit about their activities and meetings. Here is your chance to share! 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! Thank you for making our 2025-2026 a great season by sharing your talents and friendship! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me! - Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2026-02-16: UNAPPROVED: SEPO FINAL Financials for 01/31/2026 - The Unapproved FINAL Financial Reports for 01/31/26 are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Numbers that changed from the preliminary reports approved by the board are highlighted in yellow and explanations are noted (Balance Sheet only). 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 2026-02-16: UNAPPROVED: SEPO FINAL Financials for 12/31/2025 - The Unapproved FINAL Financial Reports for 12/31/25 are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Numbers that changed from the preliminary reports approved by the board are highlighted in yellow and explanations are noted. 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 2026-02-15: 2026 Election Voting - One FINAL (I think) reminder to vote in the 2026 SEPO Election. Thanks to everyone who has already voted. For the rest, please vote prior to 1 PM on Tuesday, February 17 If you have voted but DID NOT SIGN the 'Attendance Proxy' envelope, you need to come to Retzlaff Hall between 12:15 & 1 PM next Tuesday to 'sign in to the meeting' . We need a quorum (154) to count votes and hold the ANNUAL meeting @ 3 PM. Look for your Street Sign behind the card tables and Election Committee members will get you singed in. Myself and other committee members will be counting signed Attendance Proxy envelopes from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Please, if at all possible, don't wait until the last minute to vote. I need to report if we have a quorum at the 1 PM meeting. As always, if you have any questions about the voting process, the ballots themselves or anything else, please contact a member of your Board or myself. Thanks everyone for taking an interest in the future of this great community by voting in this all important election. - Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-15: ACTION REQUIRED: Activity Requests for Winter Season 2026-2027 - The following announcement concerning Activity Request submission / approval for Winter Season 2026-2027 events was made in the Feb 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, but I believe it bears repeating prior to the Annual Board meeting. Activity Requests for 2026-2027 for: Board and Residents Meetings Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament & Awards Party/Banquet Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Meetings Women's Club Activities must be given to Valerie by March 1, 2026 as explained in the process posted on the Sunshine website HERE . These Priority requests will be approved at the March 9, 2026 Board meeting in the order stated at the link above. Requests for all other activities/meetings Women’s/Men’s Golf ‘League’ Events. (First submitted are the first reviewed for approval.) Day(s) / Dates & Tee Time(s) Tournament Rewards Party All other activities/meetings. (First submitted are the first reviewed for approval.) Women's Club Meetings. Neighborhood Watch (NW) Meetings. All other activities (i.e., Other Golf events, Clubs, Quilters, Line Dancing, Cards etc). also need to go to Valerie and will be approved by the Office on a first come / first processed basis after the March 9 meeting. Please read the entire webpage linked to above for additional details. - Gay Paxton SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2026-02-15: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Feb 9, 2026 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Feb 9, 2026 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 2026-02-15: 2026 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Registration is this week - 2026 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Registration is Monday, Feb 16 1:00PM-4:00PM, Office/Library $60, Dinner Only $20. See Flyer below. - Tony Tramel Sent 2026-02-15: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: ILLEGAL BALLOT FOUND ON FLOOR OF OFFICE JUST NOW - I was in the office just now and found a #10 envelope with the 'handwritten' word Ballot across the front of it lying on the floor. That envelope is not submitted according to voting instructions and if not corrected prior to 1 PM this Tuesday (I can assist you with doing that) it is considered a 'NOT IN FAVOR' vote for the ballot(s) that appear to be inside this envelope. Your ballot(s) must be submitted inside of the #9 white envelope that has the word BALLOT typed on the front of it. Then the BALLOT envelope must be placed inside the #10 'Attendance Proxy ' envelope and sealed. Both of these envelopes were included in your voting packet. Would the person who left that on the Office floor over this weekend please call me immediately so I can work with you to get your vote submitted correctly, in order for it to be counted as you had originally intended. Again - right now it will be counted as a 'not in favor' vote along with 'no votes' for any of the Board Candidates. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. - Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-14: CORRECTION to Mardi gras - I'm moving the location of the 4pm Mardi Gras parade start to Texas Ave due to the roof construction and trucks near the pavilion. Bruce Borema will provide zydeco music so people will know we are coming . Don't forget the party at our house at 4329 Minnesota St. bring an appetizer to share and BYOB. - Mary Hull Sent 2026-02-14: Community project underway at the front office area - We are looking for volunteers to help clear out this garden. If you can help, we'd like to get together about 10:30 on Monday, Feb 16. The shrubs will stay, but all other greens will go. Here's a picture of what we are thinking. I will be visiting with the Women's Club Friday to see about a donation. Hope you like the idea. - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2026-02-14: MARKET: Homes For Sale Update - This past week the following updates were made to Homes for Sale on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale Feb 6, 2026: The asking price on 1936 W Montana Ave, owned by Darrell & Sandy Wicklein, has been reduced. Feb 13, 2026: The asking price on 4309 N Minnesota St, owned by Rosa Allen, has been reduced. Several additional homes were put into a Pending Status this week. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-13: Women’s club meeting February 20, 2026 - This is a reminder that our next Women’s Club meeting will be held on February 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Retzlaff Hall. At this meeting we will be swearing in the new Women’s Club board. Please remember to wear your name tag and/or Women’s Club gear for a chance to win a prize. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there! - Lisa Perrier-secretary Sent 2026-02-13: WC: Murder Mystery tickets - We will be selling tickets for the Murder Mystery on Monday at 1pm on Feb 16th in Retz Hall. This is going to be a fun 1920's style party at the Bees Knees Jazz club (otherwise known as Retz Hall). Music, laughter and fun will be provided along with 1920's inspired appetizers and desserts for $15! Your ticket will contain a special password to let you in! So keep Sunday evening from 6-8 Feb 22nd free for a fabulous evening! - Mary Hull Sent 2026-02-12: Potato Head Apology - I need to apologize to the people who immediately wanted to sign up for the potato bake yesterday but it wasn’t posted in the Library. I wish I could say that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head threatened to sue me because I was using their images on the Potato Bake flyers. But, being a former nun, I must tell the truth: it just totally slipped my 77-year-old mind. I thank Valerie for covering for me during the day. The signup for the Potato Bake was actually posted on February 10, however…..but at 8:45 p.m. All I can say is “I am so sorry.” And thank you, Beth Parrish, for allowing me to apologize to everyone. We hope to see a good turnout for the Ladies Golf League. - Suzie Sawyer 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 Sent 2026-02-10: WC, Afternoon Delight - This event is cancelled. Those who purchased tickets will be refunded. - Heidi Dill Sent 2026-02-09: Recipes Wanted - The Cookbook Committee is in the beginning stages of creating our community cookbook. For your convenience note cards and a recipe box has been placed in the library. You can drop off your recipes there. Feel free to submit as many as you like. You are also welcome to email them to me: cking59@yahoo.com . Don’t have your recipes here with you? No worries. The deadline for submissions is June 1. You can send to us when you head back home. More information will be available at the WC meeting this month. - Cindy Mead Sent 2026-02-09: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Feb 9, 2026 - The video from the Feb 9, 2026 Regular Board meeting is now available. 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 2026-02-09: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras parade - Welcome all to join in celebrating Mardi Gras with a parade on Tuesday Feb 17th . Meet at 4 pm in front of the pavilion. Decorate your cart, your bike, your motorcycle and yourselves!! After the parade, join us at our home at 4329 Minnesota St. Bring an appetizer and BYOB! If anyone has speakers, add some Mardi Gras music as we're traveling through the community. Let's have fun!! - Mary Hull Sent 2026-02-09: WC: Murder Mystery tickets - Stop by the Library from 1130 till 1 on this Thursday Feb 12th to buy your tickets to the Murder Mystery to be held Sunday Feb 22! They are physical tickets with a special password to be allowed into the "Bees Knees Jazz Club". Price is $15 each. There will be 1920s style appetizers and desserts. If you can't make it on Thursday, I will have tickets at 4329 Minnesota St. Look forward to seeing you! - Mary Hull Sent 2026-02-08: REMINDER: Sunshine Garden Club - Sunshine Garden Club Gentle Reminder of the "Healthy Lawns and Care" program on Monday, Feb 9th. (See Posters Below) Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 with Dean Minchillo zooming live from Dallas. Snacks will be provided. Thank you, - Susanne and Debbie Sent 2026-02-08: Former Resident Passing - Katrina Shelton, 86 from Huron South Dakota passed yesterday I’m sad to report. She and her husband Dick were active residents of Sunshine for many years. Our prayers are lifted for her family and friends. - Cathy Richmond (From Facebook) Sent 2026-02-07: Potato Bake Supper - From: Suzie Sawyer Sent 2026-02-07: AGENDA for 2026 Board 1st 'Required' Meeting on Tue, Feb 17, 2026 - The agenda for the Tue, Feb 17, 2026 1st Required Board Meeting of your 2026 Board, which will be held immediately after the Annual Meeting, can be viewed/printed on the Sunshine website HERE and it was also attached to this email. A paper copy of this agenda will also be posted in the SEPO office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes on Feb 7, 2026 - Randy Davis, SEPO Board President Sent 2026-02-07: AGENDA: ANNUAL Mtg - Tue, Feb 17, 2026 @ 1 & 3 PM - The agenda for the Tue, Feb 17, 2026 ANNUAL Meeting at 1 & 3 PM can be viewed/printed on the Sunshine website HERE and it was also attached to this email. A paper copy of this agenda will also be posted in the SEPO office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes on Feb 7, 2026 - Randy Davis, SEPO Board President Sent 2026-02-06: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Preliminary Financials for 01/31/2026 - The Unapproved Preliminary Financial Reports for 01/31/2026 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 2026-02-06: 2026 Election Voting - Hi All - It's been a while since the 2026 Election packets were distributed to homeowners, so I thought I'd pop back in to all of your lives with a reminder about voting. Thanks to everyone who has already voted. For the rest, please deposit your ballot(s) into the locked Ballot Box that sits in front of the SEPO Office weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM prior to 1 PM on Tuesday, February 17 which is the day of the Annual Shareholders Meeting when your votes (PLEASE VOTE) are counted. This is my third year as SEPO Election Committee Chairperson. I know in the past two years some of you have waited to vote until just a few minutes before (or even at) this 1 PM deadline. If at all possible this year, please submit your ballot(s) earlier than the absolute deadline (preferably prior to noon on Sunday, February 15 ), in order to make the lives of the Election Committee easier when counting 'attendance proxy signatures'. Who knows, you may be working on this committee in future years and absolutely appreciate this early voting request. As always, if you have any questions about the voting process, the ballots themselves or anything else, please contact a member of your Board or myself. Thanks everyone for taking an interest in the future of this great community by voting in this all important election. Beth Parrish 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 2026sepoeleccomm@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-05: MARKET, Homes For Sale - This week the following updates were made to the "Homes for Sale" page on the the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale Feb 2, 2026: The price on the home @ 1948 W Iowa Avenue, owned by Chuck and Bridgette Vieh, has been reduced. Feb 3, 2026: The price on the following homes has been reduced: 4108 N Minnesota Street, owned by Hal & Dale Hopfner 4125 N Minnesota Street, owned by Jerry & Sharon Hanson 4332 N Minnesota Street, owned by Nile & Marlene Hall - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2026-02-04: SEPO Communications Addresses - Hi All - Just a reminder. Depending on what your SEPO Communication needs are, there are specific email addresses that you need to send your info to. For your convenience in keeping this sorted out, everything you need should be on the Sunshine website HERE . Go to the 'Rules/Officers' Tab and in the drop-down you will find 'Communication Guidelines'. The direct link to this guidelines page is HERE . This didn't used to be an issue when I managed all communications because I could pretty much tell who wanted emails sent using ( sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com ), who had things for the Newsletter using (seponewsletter@gmail.com ) and when it concerned the website using (sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com ). However, now that I'm no longer doing the Newsletter, please try to make sure you are sending your communication to the correct email address to inform the SEPO Community. Please call w/questions or issues. Beth Parrish (SEPO Emails & Website) & Cyndi Skidmore (SEPO Newsletter) Sent 2026-02-04: Spectrum Upgrade Scheduled from 2/04 - 2/07 - Sent 2026-02-04: Sunshine Garden Club - Sunshine Garden Club Save the date for "Healthy Lawns and Care" on Monday, February 9th. Several of our lawns have struggled since the March flood. Comments I have heard over the years: (2 seasons in the valley, Summer and Winter), (2 types of grass Green and Brown) and after a freeze (Get used to ugly till spring). All are welcome to come hear Dean Minchillo at 4:00 in Retzlaff Hall. Thank you, Susanne and Debbie Sent 2026-02-04: WC: Afternoon Delight Details - Come for a sweet little “Afternoon Delight!” Sign up for $7 each in the library Thursday-Monday, Feb 5-9th Lmk if you have any questions. Thanks!! -Heidi Dill Sent 2026-02-03: Fiber Optics - Hey 👋 Just got notice from the fiber crew, they are going to start on the north side of the golf course tomorrow. Behind 1905 and 1909 Wisconsin. They hope to finish drilling on the south side tomorrow barring any more waterline leaks. If you see water pooling or flowing please let me know so we can get it repaired. They are going to be setting the boxes and cleaning dirt piles as they go, but I will still be doing the walk with them before they leave Sunshine. Thx - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2026-02-03: WC, Afternoon Delight - Feb 14th 2-4, Retzlaff Hall, All are invited!, Watch for the deets, It’s gonna be SWEET!!! - From Facebook 2026-01-31: Heidi Dill) Sent 2026-02-02: Birding and 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 and 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 Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: February 2024 Sent 2024-02-27: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Mar 2024 - The Mar 2024 Sunshine Newsletter, which is the final one for this season, is hot off the press. You will see this month there are three (3) attachments, which makes the Newsletter look very lengthy. So don't freak out when you pull up the file to read. There is lots of info in it from the contributors concerning the multitude of great activities coming up. If you have questions about any of the information in this Newsletter, please contact the person who wrote the article. You can view/print a copy of it Directly from HERE or On the website HERE . Valerie will be making copies for the Library for anyone who wishes to read it from paper. Thanks so much all for helping to 'get the word out'. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-02-27: Resaca Water - The resaca water pump house will be off this Thursday through Saturday. No irrigation water will be available. Please prepare accordingly. Sorry for the inconvenience. - Randy Davis Golf Course Director Sent 2024-02-26: 2024 SEPO Election Results: Board & Covenants - The results of the 2024 SEPO Election were presented during the 3 PM portion of the Annual meeting on Feb 20, 2024. Each of the three Board Candidates, Tracy Wagner, Randy Davis and Scott Kronshage were elected to fill the three open Board positions. Immediately after the Annual meeting the 2024 Board members held the Required Board meeting and determined which members would fill which Board positions. This document is available on the Sunshine Website HERE at the SEPO Board 'Contact Us' button. To see the proposed Covenants descriptions and the tallies of the Ballots submitted and 'not' submitted' for all three proposals go HERE . To change a Covenant requires 205 'approvals' of the 306 possible ballots. As was emphasized before the election, if you did not submit a ballot for a Covenants proposal, it is an automatic 'DISAPPROVE' vote. Beth Parrish 2024 SEPO Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-02-26: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament - Let’s start “Leap Day and the month of March off with good weather and the 38th Annual Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT). Registration was held in the pool area last week. If you are reading this on Monday, Feb 26, and still want to play we need immediate action to make contact. We have a few slots open and need standby players. For more information, please contact: Randy Davis @ 214-782-4604 or Dick Parrish @ 314-402-0219 Or myself: Tony Tramel GNDGT Committee Chair @ 337-693-6344 or trtramel@gmail.com Sent 2024-02-23: Neighborhood garage sale - We will be having a neighborhood garage sale Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th from 8:00am to 2:00pm. If there are any leftover items that you want to get rid of, please set them on the curb and a local charity organization will pick them up on Saturday the 9th at 3:00pm. If you have any large ticket items, such as furniture left, let me know and I will contact Aguilar's to come pick them up. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-02-23: UPDATE: political signs - In addition to the note I put out yesterday (see below) pertaining to political signs, this was passed onto me by the city. We have some additional restrictions. In our covenants (Section 6.8) This was added in 2023k per Texas Property Code: * One sign per candidate * Sign not larger than 4’ X 6’ SEPO may remove a sign in violation of this covenant. Hope this covers this subject. Thanks in advance for you cooperation. - Jim Kennedy, SEPO President Sent 2024-04-23: FINAL REMINDER: MAR 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Feb 24, 2024 - This is the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. It doesn't seem possible already, but this is the FINAL Newsletter for this 2023-2024 Season. If you would like to include information about future Sunshine Activities beyond Mar 2024, please feel free to send me those as well. I know lots of the winter activities do continue on into the summer for those of you who stay here. All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Feb 24, at the latest. The current Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Editor seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-04-22: Women's Club Activities - I would like to start by thanking everyone who volunteered this past year for all our successful events. We couldn't do it without you! And if I can be so bold, I'd like to thank those of you in advance, that have volunteered or plan to volunteer for the upcoming year. Unfortunately I was sick last week and wasn't able to attend the Women's Club activity planning meeting but Judy Stone and Pam Davis informed me of all the planned activities and all the fun activity ideas that were proposed. What a lot of fabulous ideas! I'm excited for a fun new year! This will be my 2nd year as the Women's Club activity director and like I said I'm excited for a new year of fun times. I have learned a lot along the way and will no doubt continue to learn new ways to help our volunteers. One way is that I plan on attending each activity committee's first meeting. That way I can get to know the volunteers better and go over the revised activity guidelines with the chairperson. A lot of activities/events already have a chairperson but there are some that are still in need of one. Once the proposed planned events are approved we will be posting them once again in the library. Please come in and take a look at what you might be interested in helping out with. We have one more Women's Club event planned for this year and that is the Farewell/Luau party on March 23rd. More details will follow the closer we get to that event. I hope everyone has a fun and safe summer! Come back rested and refreshed and ready to make the 2024-25 year the best ever! - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Activities Director Sent 2024-04-22: Table Tennis Cancellation - Table Tennis has been cancelled due to other activities on Saturday, February 24. Thanks. - Jan Sent 2024-02-22: Guys & Dolls Tournament - Guys & Dolls Tournament will start tomorrow. We will be gathering in the pavilion not the library. The morning session will gather at 9:15 to go over rules, get hole assessments and scorecard. The afternoon session will gather at 12:15 for the same. Saturday evening will be our Happy Hour and awards ceremony. Everyone bring your favorite finger foods to share and as always BYOB. We still need one lady to fill up the roster! - Deloris Pearcy, 417-830-1816 delorisp@me.com Sent 2024-02-22: Missing American Flags - Hi All – I am baffled by the disappearance of the American Flag that I proudly display on one of my vehicles. It has come up missing – not only once, but twice – recently. I know we have had a lot of wind, but I vigilantly remove the flag and bring it into my house when I know it is going to be windy. I’m asking for your help. If you have by any chance seen an American flag(s) on the ground somewhere or otherwise know of the location of either of them, please contact me. Thank you in advance for helping me out with this issue. - Steve Valmassoi, 313-407-5826 4212 N MO St Sent 2024-02-22: political signs - POLITICAL SIGNS At yesterdays meeting, the question came up about political signs. Here is what I found: Political signs come under Chapter 394 of the Texas Transportation Code (TXDOT). This pertains mostly to Right-of-Way on highways and signs on poles etc. It states if signs are in a municipality, refer to city for codes and ordinances. Did that------ and the City of Harlingen has no restrictions as far as size or number of signs on a private lot. The only restrictions are -----signs are to be put up 90 days before the election and removed within 10 days after the election. My hope is that folks in our Community will use a little “common sense” if you want to put up these signs. Thanks in advance!!! - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board President Sent 2024-02-22: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2024-02-16 - The 'UNAPPROVED' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Feb 16, 2024 are available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Karen Baase, WC Secretary Sent 2024-02-22: WC Bylaws: Proposed Updates for Review & to be voted on at the Mar 15, 2024 Mtg - As was discussed in the Feb 16, 2024 Women's Club meeting, the WC Bylaws have been reviewed and updates are being proposed. As promised, the proposals have been added to the Sunshine website for you to review prior to the next meeting on Mar 15, 2024. This website page contains: the current Bylaws as of Feb 18, 2022 a document showing comments of why each of the changes are being proposed the Bylaws as they would look if all changes are approved. If you have any questions about the proposed updates, please contact Lisa Perrier or Pam Davis. If you have any technical issues concerning the website, please contact Beth Parrish. We hope to see all of you ladies at the Mar 15 meeting when the vote will take place. - Lisa Perrier & Pam Davis Sent 2024-02-21: Guys & Dolls Tournament - LADIES, WE DESPERATELY NEED ONE MORE DOLLS TO FILL IN FOR A DROP OUT. CALL ME - DELORIS PEARCY @ 417 830-1816 Sent 2024-02-21: VIDEOs: Annual & 2024 Board (1st Required) Mtgs - Both on Feb 20, 2024 - The videos from the following meetings held on Feb 20, 2024 are now available for viewing on the Sunshine website HERE . Annual Meeting (1 PM): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WZaCKPC8H9sfV-HttQRxzUHosHoZG9hI/view?usp=sharing Annual Meeting (3 PM): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OEHUGB7HXLz9CIGzmFgSUAMIj5GAGn17/view?usp=sharing 2024 Board (1st Required) Meeting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ouTfTJwouuFM9YQs6LSmUDfg6A6r0cxG/view?usp=sharing - Tony Adams & Scott Kronshage (with assistance from Beth Parrish) SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-21: REMINDER: Valley Voices - Just a reminder that the Valley Voices will be performing in Retzlaff Hall this Friday at 2:30 pm. Doors will be open at 2:15 pm. Women's Club will be providing cookies, popcorn and for $2 you can cool off with an ice cream sandwich. Join us for an afternoon of great music. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-02-21: GNDGT Registration - See the poster below for info about the GNDGT Registration on Tues, Wed, and Thursday this week. Please register early, do not wait until the last day, as you might be placed on a standby list. We will be in the pool area on Tue and Wed and the Library on Thursday from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Tony Tramel Chair of Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament. Sent 2024-02-21: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH REMINDER - Don’t forget to attend the Neighborhood Watch Meeting today at 3:00 pm. in Retzlaff Hall. This wonderful organization needs and deserves all the support we can give. See you there! - Share Nelson, SEPO President Sent 2024-02-18: Tennis Players - Susanne Ulrich sent me a pic yesterday of the Tennis regulars. Two were missing (Nancy & Dave). It is such a great pic I not only wanted to put it on the website HERE but also send it in this email. Tennis: All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8 - 11 am - Beth Parrish (for the Tennis activity) Sent 2024-12-18: AGENDA for 2024 Board First 'Required' Meeting on Tue, Feb 20, 2024 - The agenda for the Tue, Feb 20 1st Required Board Meeting of your 2024 Board is posted on the Sunshine website HERE . A paper copy of this agenda will also be posted in the SEPO office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. - Share Nelson (for Tony Adams), SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-18: AGENDA: ANNUAL Mtg - Tue, Feb 20, 2024 @ 1 & 3 PM - The agenda for the Tue, Feb 20 2024 ANNUAL Meeting at 1 & 3 PM is posted on the Sunshine website HERE . A paper copy of this agenda will also be posted in the SEPO office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. - Share Nelson (for Tony Adams), SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-18: Garden tour: Salinas Farm (& Pics) - Thank you all for joining us at Salinas Family Farm in Lyford on Tuesday. It was a beautiful day and very informative for vegetable and fruits. Cruz Salinas shared some of his experiences and garden secrets with us. One I can share is: he has good luck planting celery with tomatoes. In the valley we have a problem with white fly. This has proven to help with his crop. Some went home with celery, tomatoes, strawberries, cabbage, purple sweet potato and oranges. They have a Facebook page and will announce "U Pick" for their produce when available. See pictures of your fellow residents enjoying this experience HERE . - Garden Club, Susanne and Debbie Sent 2024-02-18: Garden Club Speaker: Pictures - If you remember this announcement or even if you don't, the Sunshine Garden Club welcomed speaker Dr. Julie Mustard on Jan 9. The day started with a tour of Texas Avenue at the Butterfly Garden. She pointed out what pollinators were present and how to attract more. Very Informative. See pictures of the participants intensely listening to Julie HERE . Also Beth Parrish (Website Mgr) wanted me to remind you that she also posts our Garden Club News, Pictures etc on the Website HERE . If you haven't visited those pages recently or never, please take a peek. - Susanne and Deb Sent 2024-12-18: Gazebo Garden Clean Up - Seems the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament is a good reason to spruce up the community. The woodworkers have saved their very best wood shavings to reuse by the gazebo. If you are able to help clean up freeze damaged plants by the gazebo on Thursday, the 22nd, at 10:30 it will be greatly appreciated. Once plants are trimmed we can put down the wood shavings. I always appreciate the help. Thank you. - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2024-02-18: Message to Homeowners - ATTENTION ALL HOMEOWNERS: A time for us all to get together is our ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS . You MUST have placed your ballot envelope into the Ballot Box next to Valerie’s office before one o’clock, next Tuesday afternoon, February 20th, to have your vote counted in this election. THEN, be in Retzlaff Hall at 12:45 p.m. and go to the table that has the name of the street you live on and check in. The meeting will be called to order at 1:00 p.m., and we will learn if there is a quorum so the ballots can be counted. We will recess the meeting until 3:00 p.m. IN THE MEANWHILE, stay and enjoy the HISTORY OF SUNSHINE , a slide presentation of how we became what we are today. Oh, and popcorn will be available. - Share Nelson Sent 2024-02-17: REMINDER: MAR 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day FEB 24, 2024 - Here's your first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by end of day on the 24th of this month. They should be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . This will be the FINAL Sunshine Newsletter for this Winter Season . 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. It's also a perfect opportunity to recap past events and/or thank those who helped you with prior events/activities. The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Prior Newsletters,which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-02-16: Guys & Dolls - Guys & Dolls Tournament The tournament has been postponed until next weekend February 23 & 24. I will send out more information later. Contact me at (417) 830-1816 if this doesn’t fit in your schedule. We will take some new signups if we have dropouts We can’t change the weather! Deloris Pearcy Sent 2024-02-16: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2024-01 (Jan) - The UNAPPROVED January 2024 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen, SEPO Treasurer Sent 2024-02-16: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Jan 16, 2024 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Jan 13, 2024 Board Meeting (Regular) can be found on the Sunshine website HERE AND viewed/printed directly from HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary - Assisted by Share Nelson Sent 2024-02-15: 38th - 2024 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Feb 29 - Mar 2, 2024 - Registration for the 38th - 2024 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament will be: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 20-21st. in the pool area from 1:00 – 4:00 PM and Thursday, February 22, where it will be in the Library. Golfers must be 55 or older. This is a 27-hole, 3-day scramble with Prizes and an Award Dinner. The cost per golfer is $60. Checks should be made out to SEPO. Guests of a participating golfer can attend the award dinner for $20. Monetary and door prizes will be awarded. Several of you will be preparing unique gift baskets for the Awards Dinner. Please deliver your gift basket to Janis or Derek McFee at 2028 W Michigan before Saturday, March 2, 2024 Tony Tramel, Chair The Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Committee Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 2024-02-15: Come say HI to Lassey Dahlstrom and Family - Hi folks! If you are out and about this Sunday (18th) between 4:00 and 6:00 pm stop by Lassey Dahlstrom’s house and say hi to her family and drink a toast to her health! All six (6) of her kids will be there and assorted grandkids and great grandkids—so stop by and enjoy the craziness! Laurel Becker, Lassey's daughter and former Sunshine Resident Sent 2024-02-15: Sunshine Activities/Events - LOTS OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: In case you haven't noticed there are LOTS AND LOTS of activities/events scheduled for us here at Sunshine to take part in between now and the end of March. Frankly, it's been a nightmare for me this today making sure everything has been updated correctly on the website. I know, I volunteered to manage the website. ANY TAKERS ONGOING? 🤩 ACTIVITY REQUESTS: Anyway - Enough about me. The reason for this email is to remind everyone that since there is sooooo much going on, please please please, remember to complete an Activity Request form for anything new that hasn't already been requested and approved by the SEPO Office. And if 'anything' with your original request changes, please resubmit a new form in order for the Office to approve your changes and update the SEPO Calendar appropriately. The process and form to do this can be obtained from either the Office or from the website HERE . WEBSITE UPDATE: I concentrated on updating the following pages. But if you see ANYTHING out of whack on any of the web pages, contact me ASAP so I can get it corrected. Winter Season Activities Summary : FYI - The 2 pager was updated on this page. You will see on Page 2 I have color coded an event and it's Rain Date(s) this time. Hope that helps keep things straight. Winter Season Golf Events . SEPO EMAIL LEGEND: In order not to have to send an additional email, here is a reminder that if you think you may have missed reading a SEPO Email or if you need an information refresher, I always post all of the emails I send out HERE (currently going back to Jan 2021). Sorry this got so long, but I hope all of the above is clear as mud 😃to everyone. Thx for your attention. Bye for now. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-02-15: Dates for Women's Golf Events - REMINDER: WOMEN'S GOLF MEETING AT 9:00 AM FEBRUARY 21ST IN HALL, DOUNTS AND COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED. WE NEED TO RECAP SOME INFORMATION. WE WILL BE AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE. MEETING HELD REGARDLESS OF WEATHER. FEBRUARY 29TH - MARCH 1ST - GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT LUNCH FUNDRAISER- TERRY DEBACKERE - CHAIR. MARCH 6TH - WOMEN'S GOLF GUEST DAY- START GOLFING AT 9:00-SIGNUP SHEETS WILL BE POSTED IN THE LIBRARY, PLEASE PLAN TO SIGNUP FOR COUNT. LEAGUE PLAYERS, PLEASE PLAN TO BRING A SALAD-AND/OR FINGER FOODS (PAVILLION). BOXED DRINK WILL BE PROVIDED - PLEASE REMEMBER NO GLASS IN POOL AREA. MARCH 13TH, 14TH, 15TH - WOMEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT 9:00 TO 11:00 AM - SIGNUP SHEETS WILL BE POSTED FOR BOTH TOURNAMENT AND BANQUET TO GET A COUNT. MARCH 20TH, 21ST, 22ND - ALTERNATE DATES FOR TOURNAMENT. MARCH 22ND - WOMEN'S AWARDS BANQUET- AT PAVILLION 11:30 TO 1:00 PM- SANDWICHES/BOXED DRINK/DESERT WILL BE PROVIDED. MARCH 27TH - ALTERNATE DATE FOR AWARDS BANQUET. Thank you for making this year a fun one! - Nancy Lyne Sent 2024-02-15: Guys & Dolls - Tomorrow morning (weather permitting) the "Guys & Dolls" Tournament will begin. If you don't know when you are assigned to play the listing is posted in the Library. Tomorrow the morning session will meet in the library at 9:15 to get your score cards, hole assignments and to go over the rules. We will do the same for the afternoon session to meet at 12:15. The weather forecast does not look favorable for play, but we have rain-out dates for next weekend February 23 & 24, so the tournament will go on. See you there! - Deloris Pearcy, delorisp@me.com Sent 2024-02-15: TX Ave Front Gate Hours - The hours for the TX Ave front gate are: Opens at 6 AM - Closes at 7 PM. Beth has just now posted this info in the 'Residents' Section of the website. This web page is listed under the "Residents" Tab / "Front Gate" . - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-15: FREE Rose Bushes - As part of the preparation for sprucing up the entrance to the Community for the upcoming Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament, Lalo will be removing the rose bushes at the TX Ave front gate entrance. He will be putting them in buckets and they are free for you to come get - first come, first served. Unfortunately, I can't give you an exact time when they will be available since Lalo is working this job into his schedule sometime today. - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-15: 2024 SEPO Election: GENTLE REMINDER RE: VOTING - GENTLE REMINDER - Voting for 2024 Election: The absolute deadline is 1 PM next Tuesday, Feb 20. Put completed ballots in the envelope marked Ballot Envelope. Ballot Envelope goes inside ‘Attendance Proxy’ envelope. 'Attendance Proxy' envelope goes in the Ballot Box in the office. Don’t bring ballots into the hall for the 1 PM meeting on the 20th. It’s critical if you don’t sign the ‘attendance proxy’, you need to come early (starting at 12:30 PM) to the 1 PM Tuesday meeting on the 20th to ‘check in’ in order to be included in the QUORUM number. 156 is required for a quorum. I and and two Election Committee members will be doing ‘early’ proxy counting this Friday, Feb 16, at 1 PM. The more ballots submitted prior to then, the less time it will take to determine if we have a quorum at 1 PM on the 20th. Please call w/questions, etc. Beth Parrish, 2024 SEPO Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-02-15: REMINDER: 59 1/2 Minutes w/Brett Dana - Just a gentle reminder of my concert this coming Sunday in Retzlaff Hall. No Charge. See other details below. Hope to see you there. - Fellow Resident Dana Boettcher (aka Brett Dana) Sent 2024-02-14: Women's Club activity planning meeting - This is a final reminder of the upcoming Women's Club activity planning meeting. It will be this Friday, February 16th following the Women's Club meeting in Retzlaff Hall. Please come help plan a fun and exciting new season of activities here in Sunshine Estates. We already have a lot of great ideas, but your input is always valuable and wanted. Hope to see many of you there! - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Activities Director Sent 2024-02-12: B&N Club: Meeting Minutes from Feb 5, 2024 - The minutes from the Birding & Nature (B&N) Club meeting on Feb 5, 2024 have been uploaded to the Sunshine Website HERE . - Deb Jones Sent 2024-02-12: VIDEO & UNAPPROVED MINUTES: SEPO Board Meeting (Special), Feb 9, 2024 - The VIDEO and the UNAPPROVED MINUTES from the Jan 9, 2024 Board Meeting (Special) can both be found on the Sunshine website HERE . They will also be posted in the SEPO Office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2024-02-12: Guys and Dolls - Sign-up for Guy & Dolls Tournament will be closing on Wednesday February 14, 2024 by 12:00pm. We may adjust the starting times if the weather requires it. We will meet in the library before the start of each session to pick up your score cards and go over rules. You will turn in your scorecard each day at the end of your round. Hope to see you out there. For questions or concerns contact - Deloris Pearcy at 417-830-1816 or Nancy Lyne 308-870-4286 Sent 2024-02-12: WC: Valley Voices - It's almost Spring which means it's time for Valley Voices to come back and entertain us in Retzlaff Hall. They will be here on Friday, February 23rd at 2:30 pm. The cost is free but donations are gladly accepted. Women's Club will be providing refreshments. Doors will open at 2:15 pm. For those of you who haven't been able to make it to one of their concerts, join us for an afternoon of beautiful music. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-02-12: Speeding - Hi All! I’ve been getting calls and having conversations with residents about vehicles speeding on our streets. I’m looking into those things I can do to encourage people to slow down, but it truly comes down to recognizing that our streets have walkers, joggers, bikers and lots of golf carts! Plus many folks have work being done on their homes by contractors currently. This means equipment and employees vehicles crowding the streets. (side note make sure your contractors have checked in with Valerie before starting work to get a permit for their vehicles) I’ll be adding more signs and other visual and physical items, to remind drivers to keep their speed down. But at the end of the day the majority of the people here are retired, what’s your rush! lol 20 mph is the speed limit but slower is safer. Thx - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-12: MARKET: Home For Sale - See my home at 1944 W Wisconsin Ave that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . - Mirtala Bowman by - Dana Weise, mailto:sourcingking@aol.com Sent 2024-02-11: Karaoke, Friday, Feb 16 - Karaoke in the Hall on Friday, February 16th. Please note a couple of changes. First, doors will open at 5:30 and singing will start at 6pm. Second, the Women’s Club will have a concession stand selling pulled pork sandwiches and chips for $5 (while supplies last), as well as, Fat Boy ice cream sandwiches for $2. As always, bring a snack if you’d like, but not necessary. BYOB. They’ll be dancing and remember, you don’t have to sing. Phillip and Patricia Lay will be your hosts and I will be running around like a crazy person as usual. If you’re looking for a good time that’s a golf cart ride away, don’t miss this event. - Randy Davis Sent 2024-02-11: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 11:30 am. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Sent 2024-02-10: Former resident passing - Former resident Fran Twesten passed away on Nov 10, 2023 at the age of 95. - Nancy Johns Sent 2024-02-10: Tx Ave - Hi all! Just a reminder, the Texas Ave area is available for everyone to use and enjoy in Sunshine. So please do your best to keep track of where your dog relieves it self and pick it up. Nobody likes to drag that around on their shoes. We’re going to setup another bag station near the intersection of Tx/Mn/Mt so no one should have to go searching for a bag. Thank you - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-10: Soda/Pop in the Card Room - Hi friends! Just a gentle reminder to please pay the 50 cents for a soda/pop in the card room. Several sodas/pops have been unaccounted for in the past several days. Please remember that this money goes towards buying more sodas/pops, so that we don’t have to go out of the community to buy them. If the sodas/pops continue to disappear, we will have to stop having them in the card room. Thank you so much for your cooperation in this matter. - Pam Davis Sent 2024-02-09: Practice golf net - The practice golf net in the storage area is open for use now. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2851bf_2a907b286c9f44cdac46253840c336b0~mv2.jpg - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-08: FOUND: Earring - I found this earring on the golf course today after league play. - Contact Deloris Pearcy at 417 830-1816 Sent 2024-02-08: Salinas Family Farm Tour - Sunshine Garden Club Tour Final details on our February Garden Tour in place of a regular garden meeting. Date: February 13th, Tuesday Speaker: Cruz Salinas, Agricultural Specialist Where: Salinas Family Farm, 7233 Simon Gomez Road, Lyford, Texas. Time: Meet by the library at 2:00pm. Let me know if you want to carpool. The tour will start about 2:30pm. We will have to limit to 20 people. A signup sheet will be in the library. If more than 20 we can schedule another tour, so put your name down and we can keep you informed. Cruz will be showing us his vegetable garden, fruit and citrus set up. He has strawberries planted and in the future you can schedule a "U Pick Day". Will discuss his raised beds, drip systems and custom made planting tunnels. - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2024-02-08: Women's Club planning meeting: Activities for 2024-2025 Season - Just a reminder of the upcoming Women's Club meeting next Friday the 16th @ 9:00am in Retzlaff Hall. And following that meeting is our annual Women's Club planning meeting . This is your opportunity to have a say in what activities and events you would like to see scheduled for the 2024-25 season. Come and share your ideas! - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Activity Director Sent 2024-02-07: FOUND: Golf clubs - Found 2 golf clubs today after 1:00 pm. near hole 9. Stop at 4329 N. Missouri Street to claim. Thanks - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2024-02-07: Trash in the Storage Lot - Please - No more trash dumping in the Storage Lot area until further notice. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-07: Woodworker meeting Rescheduled to 1:00 PM February 19 - Due to scheduling conflicts, the decision was made to change the February woodworker meeting from Friday, February 9, to Monday, February 19. Hopefully more people will be able to attend and I’m sorry if I’ve inconvenienced anyone. - Chuck McEvoy, President Woodworkers Sent 2024-02-07: Fishing meeting changed from Feb 14th to Feb 12th - The fishing club meeting was scheduled for February 14th at 6:00 pm which is the second Wednesday of the month. Due to the Valentines Day holiday on February 14th, we have rescheduled the meeting to Monday, February 12th at 6:00 pm in Retzlaff hall. Thank you. - Deb DesLauriers-Eich on behalf of Paul Lucas, Vice President 715-821-4552 Sent 2024-02-07: REMINDER: SEPO Election Voting - I wanted to remind everyone that your ballots for the 2024 SEPO Election (1 for Board members and 3 for SEPO Covenants) are due to be deposited in the Ballot Box in front of the SEPO Office or mailed to the SEPO Office by 1 PM on Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024, AT THE ABSOLUTE LATEST . At that time another member of the committee and I will be determining if we have a quorum. A quorum is defined as the majority of the votes of the homeowners who are signed in as present at the 1 PM mtg that day along with the signed ‘Attendance’ proxies . If you haven't voted yet and still have any questions about the ballots, please contact one of your Board Members . Also, the recording from the Jan 23 'Meet & Greet' session, where lots of great questions were answered, is also available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t3rQyMAf8IGklH9HXktu_5ozL-LD0LRs/view?usp=sharing PLEASE NOTE: If you DO NOT vote, it's a NO vote. Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-02-06: Golf practice net - The practice golf net will be closed in the storage area on Wednesday until we replace the pads . Probably two or three days. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-06: AGENDA: Board Mtg (Regular) - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the Tue, Feb 13 2024 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting at 1 PM is posted on the Sunshine website HERE . PLEASE NOTE: This is a NEW Google Meet code for everyone to use for this meeting and for all Board & Residents meetings going forward is: https://meet.google.com/cib-mzxg-zbc A paper copy of this agenda will also be posted in the SEPO office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 pm Wed, Feb 7, at the latest. Share Nelson (for Tony Adams), SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-06: AGENDA: Board Mtg (Special) - Fri, Feb 9, 2024 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the Fri, Feb 9, 2024 SEPO Board (Special) meeting at 1 PM is posted on the Sunshine website HERE . PLEASE NOTE: This is a NEW Google Meet code for everyone to use for this meeting and for all Board & Residents meetings going forward is: https://meet.google.com/cib-mzxg-zbc A paper copy of this agenda will also be posted in the SEPO office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes today.Share Nelson (for Tony Adams), SEPO Board Sent 2024-02-05: Missing cash boxes - I had put out a notice a few weeks ago concerning two missing cash boxes from Women's Club but I still have not received them. So I'm putting out another notice. The last event I am personally aware of them being used is the craft/bake sale back in December. Please, if anyone has them or know who might have them, please contact me at 720-660-8417. Thank you. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-02-03: REMINDER: Potato Bake - The Womens' Golf Potato bake is Scheduled for next Saturday, February 10. We need those wishing to attend to sign up in the library by noon on Tuesday, February 6. This is necessary so we can order potatoes. The cost is $5.00 each. If you have questions contact Glenda Wetherbee at 425-418-0031 Sent 2024-02-02: Golf Course Cart Path - If you see this on the golf course cart path, it’s an indication that you’re 50 yards from the center of the green. The one pictured is on # 4, but we’ll be adding more holes later this week. - Randy Davis: SEPO Board (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-02-02: Sunshine Community Gardens/Flowers - We cleaned up what we could. Now fingers crossed no more freeze temps. Thank you Tom Perrier and staff for the mulch and transporting it to our sites. Thank you Tony Adams for the plantings of the passion vine along wooden fence. We are training them now to climb the fence. Should be beautiful. They were not affected by the freeze. - Susanne Ulrich (Garden Club from Facebook) Sent 2024-02-02: Resaca Water available again - Just so the community knows what is going on with the Resaca Water and the Pump now and in a few weeks. Randy had posted this on SEPO Facebook yesterday . It appears there is a major issue with the pump for our resaca water. We may be without the irrigation water for an unknown amount of days. There may be a “patch” done to get us to next week and an overhaul later, but prepare for the worst. We will keep you informed of the status. This will affect the golf course and your home systems. - Randy Davis Last hour Randy posted this all is well message . The pump is working, so we have irrigation water. In a few weeks, we will shut it down for a couple of days for an overhaul. We will give you notice when this occurs so that you can plan accordingly. - Randy Davis Sent 2024-02-02: Casino Night: Thank You Cards Missing - Missing thank you cards! Has anyone seen a box of these blank cards. I used them in 2019 after the last Casino night and they got stored. Please let me know if you have seen them or if they got thrown out. Thanks - Dale Hopfner 431-739-2524 Sent 2024-02-01: Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament - GUYS & DOLLS TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 16 & 17, Friday & Saturday Signup sheets will be posted in the library tomorrow morning Feb. 2, 2024 by 10:00am. There are 3 signup sheets: One for couples, (a team) who already know they will play together. Another for unmatched Guys. A third for unmatched Dolls. The last two will include space for phone numbers so teams can be arranged by the individuals. Play will follow typical scramble format, the rules will be posted to avoid any confusion. Cost is $10.00 per person (cash only). Money is to be placed in the envelopes provided. Please put your name or names on the envelope. Start time for the morning is 9:30am, afternoon start time is 12:30pm. Saturday evening there will be a Happy Hour and awards ceremony. Everyone bring your favorite finger food to share, and also BYOB. It is always lots of fun!!! Guys and Doll Committee Contact Deloris Pearcy at delorisp@me.com Sent 2024-02-01: Providing many new rock painting materials at the 5 February meeting - Rock painting materials donated includes: Paint pens (mostly new and some gently used) Including: 4 new artistro paint pens (× 2 black and 2 white) 2 new paint pen sets 7 new small chalk Acrylic paint (2 lg & 3 sm 2oz) Rubber gloves Brief instructions on painting rocks Hope to see all Sunshine Rock Club members, current & new, women and men, Monday, Jan 5th in the hall at 1pm. - Karren Amos Back to Top

Neighborhood Watch & CERT Info Oct 20 22 thru Sep 2025 Sent 2024-07-31: Neighborhood Watch Reminder - 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 2024-02-19: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH REMINDER - Don’t forget to attend the Neighborhood Watch Meeting today at 3:00 pm. in Retzlaff Hall. This wonderful organization needs and deserves all the support we can give. See you there! - Share Nelson, SEPO President Sent 2024-01-25: NW-CERT: Minutes, Jan 15, 2024 - Please take the time to read the minutes from our meeting on Jan 15, which can be found HERE . -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT Team Sent 2024-01-23: Neighborhood Watch & 911/Ambulances - Neighborhood watch wanted to get this information out to people. Please watch this video (https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_aa3f9b3397fe47d29bb116d1a038ea78/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 ). Thanks - Rich Hulswit Sent 2024-01-15: Reminder NW-CERT meeting Monday, Jan 15, 2024 - The meeting will take place in Retzlaff Hall adjacent to the swimming pool. See the agenda HERE . - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT Team Sent 2024-01-09: Neighborhood Watch - Dear NW Volunteers, benefit Helpers, Friends and Neighbors Well, we had an exciting event over the weekend and lost several chickens, but so far nobody has seen these Got-aways. 😁 For the beginning of our 2024 calendar year, as a reminder - back to business - our next NW-CERT meeting will be Monday - 15 January 2024 at 3pm in Retz Hall. Coffee and refreshments too! I expect it should also be a great opportunity to meet our Harlingen and Combes Police Officers. Perhaps you could consider joining our NW program - many hands make light work. You will be fully oriented. I want to sincerely thank those of you who have been so faithful in taking Patrol as it keeps the Bad Guys on their feet. Thanks to all who made our Finger Lickin' Chicken a success and we will get a facelift for the McGruffmobile from the proceeds - namely tires and some new style lighting. Your suggestions are welcome. The January and February schedules are out - thanks to Linda & Dick Jones. May you all have a safe, wonderful new year. Sincerely, -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Sunshine NW & CERT Sent 2023-09-20: National Night Out & Fall Fest in Combes - Sent 2023-09-03: Neighborhood Watch SEPT 2023 comms - Sent 2023-08-12: Neighborhood Watch - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! 11 August 2023 Community Comms Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Reminder, as I have said several times before, just want to get a few words out! The heat is not impacting the Bad Guys! They are still snooping around in the middle of the night checking to see if your car doors are locked and maybe there is other interesting stuff left out. And they are being rewarded because they are so successful. So – as a reminder……. Lights on and Lock up! We shall relive the Sunshine Vehicle Decal Program (previously endorsed by our Board). For several reasons, none worthwhile, it was sort of dropped during COVID times. But the Bad Guys have proven value and the Harlingen Police Department agrees. Jean Burgoine and I will begin this soon. We have decals for the vehicles and for our Golf Carts. Congrats to Mary Grandy and Nancy Johns who recently completed the Citizens Police Academy. Thanks to Carol and Miles who resigned for health reasons and who faithfully patrolled Sunshine for many schedules. And thanks again to those who continue to patrol. I recently completed the Activity/Meeting Request form for our NW-CERT meetings – 3rd Monday every month starting October – June (give or take summer months if necessary). What about Finger Lickin’ Chicken? (NW fundraiser) The city of COMBES Police Department will be hosting a National Night Out & Fall Fest on Thursday 12 October 5:30 PM – 9 PM at Combes Community Park located at 21626 Hand Road. FREE! In the past, our Neighborhood Watch provided a Safety Patrol for the area. Any volunteers. Let me know soon. I need a few volunteers with golf carts. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-07-27: Invitation - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Hgn community celebration - Dear Friends You are invited - National Night Out 40th Anniversary Lon C Hill Park (on Fairpark Blvd just up from the Police Dept) Tuesday 1 August - 6PM till 9PM Dear Neighborhood Watch and CERT Friends On Tuesday 1 August at 6pm, there will be a crime and drug prevention event in Harlingen. Bring your chair - sit a spell and share your ideas and stories. The NW and CERT will have a table, the Harlingen PD and the Citizens Police Academy will also have a table - amongst many other informational partners supporting this endeavor in our area. Goals of NNO: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, Generate support for, participation in local anti-crime efforts, Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and Send back a message to the Bad Guys letting them know who is in charge! We would appreciate your support so just show up and enjoy the fellowship and the evening's free activities. You may call me for questions. PS Many of you are aware John and I are members of the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Assn (Hgn PD) and members of CERT with the Hgn Fire Dept. We have learned alot from them at our meetings which help our community. Hurricane Donna showed up in 2008 and having this relationship with HPD & HFD - lessons learned were just the beginning. So come out and say THANKS and share the wealth. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Coordinator Sunshine CC Estates NW-CERT Sent 2023-06-30: Neighborhood Watch - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-05-15: Neighborhood Watch info: Harlingen Police Academy class - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will be a Harlingen Police Academy class held at the local Harlingen Police Dept.-- 1018 Fairpark Blvd, Hgn. It will start Monday the 5th of June 2023, 6pm - 9 or 10 pm x 8 or so weeks. Lots of good safety info. (no charge) Applications are in the Library on the Neighborhood Watch bulletin Board. I also have them. Get them in ASAP - class is limited. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional Police Academy but you are not Police candidates. Classroom and hands-on instruction provide you with a working knowledge of Hgn PD such as HPD Operations, Policy, Procedure etc. and you will gain a deeper understanding of the problems and concerns they face daily. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-05-13: Neighborhood Watch info - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will NOT be a scheduled Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting in June. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free. The only info I have for us is to be careful and light up and lock up!!!! --- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-02-15: Reminder Monday 20 February 2023 - Dear Friends - This Monday at 3pm, in Retz Hall - the Neighborhood Watch Meeting will focus on Seniors Saving A Life. Everyone is invited. Please sign up (in the Library) so we have sufficient manikins etc. Please call me and or refer to your February Newsletter for more details. We will do a very quick review of any outstanding NW items we need to look at. That's all folks. See ya real soon. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, NW - CERT Coordinator Newsletter 2023-02: Neighborhood Watch & CERT - Sent 2023-01-09: Finger Lickin' Chicken CANCELED - I was diagnosed with COVID Sunday morning. No fever No chills Chest XRay is neg. I feel fine except for a little sore throat and body ache. Therefore, for the safety of all of us, I am calling off the Finger LIckin' Chicken Fundraiser until further notice. I have asked Jean Burgoine to clear the board in the Library, open the $$ box and give back your envelopes via Valerie at the Office. Please contact Valerie to pick up your envelope. Thanks for your generosity and Sorry for the disappointment but we will reschedule at a safer time. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator Sent 2023-01-05: Invitation and Fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch - Finger Lickin' Chicken - Dear Friends - Our Neighborhood Watch will soon hold a fundraiser - Monday 16 January 2023 about 4pm Retz Hall. Information and signup etc is in the Library. Eat in or Take out. If you would like to help with this project - please let me know. You do not have to be a NW volunteer to help. There are a variety of "jobs" - before - during & after. Thanks. - Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 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 2022-10-15: Reminder NW-CERT meeting Monday 17 October 3pm - The meeting will take place in Retzlaff Hall adjacent to the swimming pool. Refreshments served. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT Team Back to Top

Golf Events (Apr 1, 2023 thru Sep 30, 2023) Additional Details Saturday Golf Scramble (ONGOING) O'Clockers Golf Scramble (ONGOING) O'Clockers Golf Scramble (ONGOING) ************************* ONGOING O' C lockers Go lf Scramble (Daily, Year-round) Sent 2023-07-06 : O'Clockers Golf - We will be moving the O'Clockers golf scramble to 6:30 pm this Sunday, July 9th. Should be a little more tolerable starting later. - Donna Myers Sent 20 23-05-10: O'Clockers Golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 6:00 pm on Sunday May 14 due to hot weather. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 5:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 Sent 2023-03-11: O'Clockers Golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 5:00 pm on Sunday March 12th due to time change. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the suffleboard court at 4:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Saturday Golf Scramble (ONGOING) ************************* ONGOING Saturday Golf Scramble (Year-round) 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.

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Activities: Special (2023 Summer) Additional Details Karaoke (PERIODIC) Clint Wundelich: Celebration of Life (2023-06-17) COMPLETE Calling All Dogs and Cats (PERIODIC) Pool & Hot Tub (2023-04-15 thru 19) COMPLETE Karaoke (PERIODIC) *************** Karaoke (September 22, 2 023 ) COMPLETE Sent 2023-09-19: REMINDER: Karaoke this Friday (09-22-23) - This Friday is Karaoke, September 22, in the Hall. Doors open at 4 and singing begins around 4:30. Every singer will be put into a drawing for door prizes. Start thinking about songs you’d like to sing or have sung. BYOB, but there might be some free stuff, too. No need to bring food, but you can if you want. Dancing is encouraged. You don’t have to participate, but it sure is nice to have people there supporting those that are. You can’t beat the price, because it’s free. Hope to see you there! - Randy Davis Sent 2023-09-06: Karaoke scheduled for Friday, Sep 22 - Karaoke is Friday, September 22, in the Hall. Doors open at 4 and singing begins around 4:30. BYOB, but there might be some free stuff, too. No need to bring food, but you can if you want. Dancing is encouraged. You don’t have to participate, but it sure is nice to have people there supporting those that are. Hope to see you there! - Randy Davis Karaoke (June 23, 2023 ) COMPLETE Sent 2023-06-21: Karaoke this Friday - Karaoke is this Friday in the Hall. Doors open at 4 and singing begins around 4:30. BYOB, but there might be some free stuff, too. No need to bring food, but you can if you want. D ancing is encouraged and line-dancing will absolutely be happening. You don’t have to participate, but it sure is nice to have people there supporting those that are. Hope to see you there! - Randy Davis Karaoke (April 28, 2023 ) COMPLETE *************** Clint Wunderlich: Celebra tion of Li f e (June 17, 2023 ) CO MPLETE Sent 2023-06-12: Clint Wunderlich celebration of life - Celebration of life for Clint Wunderlich Saturday June 17, 2023 At: Retzlaff Hall >>> 1:00pm The family would like everyone to join them even if you knew Clint or not. They want this to be a casual (party) and celebration because this is what Clint wanted done. With laughter and music! Please join with your smile in person or in spirit. There will be music and maybe a little Dancing to be enjoyed by everyone. The family has lots of food and drinks ordered for everyone so come hungry! And enjoy the many different drinks the families has ordered. Thank you, - Vicky Krueger, Woman’s Club Sent 2023-05-23: Clint Wunderlich celebration of life meeting - If any ladies are interested in helping with Clint’s celebration of life, we are going meet in the library on Wednesday May 24th at 2pm. Celebration will be held Saturday June 17th. - Women’s Club, Vicky Krueger Clint Wundelich: Celebration of Life (2023-06-17) COMPLETE Calling All Dogs and Cats (PERIODIC) *************** Calling All Dogs an d Ca ts (Aug 23, 2023) COMPLETE Sent 2023-08-20: Calling All Dogs and Cats too - Hey Everyone - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 12:30 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks.- Marian Young 719-468-4556 Calling All Dogs and Ca ts (July 5, 2023) COMPLETE Sent 2023-06-30: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023, 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 Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Calling All Dogs and Cats too! (May 16, 2023) COMPLETE Sent 2023-05-11: Calling All Dogs and Cats too! - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Tuesday, May16th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 11:00 am. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 Pool & Hot Tub (2023-04-15 thru 19) COMPLETE *************** Pool & Hot Tub Closed ( M ay 15-1 9 , 2023 ) CO MPLETE Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jet are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. - Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Quick progress report on pool and hot tub!! There was a tear in one of the filters and that has been ordered. Lalo has worked his tail off switching filters to get things in line as quickly as possible. To get things done the “right way” – let’s put off using the pool for another day. When I get the green light, I’ll let you know. Hope it will be worth the wait!!! Thanks again for you patience. Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - FYI - Jim sent this to me yesterday at 4 PM but I was unable to get it sent out. Beth ******************* Hi: Because of weather and some glitches that have popped up with filters and pumps, am sorry to say the pool and hot tub will not be open Friday. The good news is that both the hot tub and pool look great! With the addition of some chemicals and tender care everything should be soon back to normal. Thank you everyone for your patience while this is being done!!!!! - Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-05-09 : Pool and Hot Tub Closed - Pool And Hot Tub will be Closed for Cleaning Pool and Hot Tub Is going to be completely drained and cleaned with Acid Solution next week Mon-Thurs May 15-18 We will update you on Thursday with the status of Maintenance -- Thank you Jim Kennedy Back to Top

2025-2026 SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terms Vary based on Year Elected Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). Members of the Board of Directors must be "deeded lot owners of record of Sunshine Country Club Estates, and/or their spouse" (as stated in Article II of the Bylaws). Elections for approximately half the Board are held each February creating staggered terms which provides continuity. (Additional details can be found in the Bylaws .) Previous Boards SEPO Board of Directors 2025 - 2026: Contact information for your 2025 - 2026 Board members can be found in the Residen ts section of the website . Randy Davis (te rm expires Feb 2026) P residen t Gay Paxton (te rm expires Feb 2027) Secretary & Governing Documents (click HERE to view all SEPO R ules) Tracy Wagner (term expires Feb 2026) Treasurer Scott Kronshage (term expires Feb 2026) Director of Golf Cou rse - Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Pat Heinerikson (term expires Feb 2027) Dire ctor of Common Area 1 - Offices & Lounge Pavilion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sunburst Building Tom Perrier (term expires Feb 2027) Director of Common Area 2 - & 1st Vice President Texas Ave Irrigation & Drainage Ditches Streets and Grounds Lisa Seiser (term expires Feb 2027) Director of Common Area 3 - & 2nd Vice President Storage Lot & Woodshop Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court Back to Top

THIS PAGE CONTAINS SEPO NEWSLETTERS FROM THE 2024-2025 SEASON. Articles for the Monthly Newsletter (published Oct thru Mar) are due to ( seponewsletter@gmail.com ) by the 24th of each month in order to be published for the following month. Go directly to the Year-Month Newsletter you are looking for and click on the 'News Icon". *************************** March/April 2025 Revised 2025-02-26 HAPPY ST. PAT'S DAY & HAPPY SPRING *************************** February 2025 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY *************************** January 2025 HAPPY NEW YEAR *************************** December 2024 MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR *************************** November 2024 H APPY THANKSGIVING *************************** October 2024 Welcome Back Winter Texans & HAPPY HALLOWEEN IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWSLETTERS 2024-2025. 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 2024-08-04: NEWSLETTER Guidelines Updated - I noticed last week the Newsletter guidelines still listed the previous sepoenews email in error. I have updated the guidelines to fix a couple of grammatical errors and also to reflect sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com as the correct email for SEPO emails. You can find the updated document HERE . Please contact me with any questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Age Verification Survey (55+) Age Verification Survey (55+) (as of January 7, 2022) 1. Form Submission - It is the resident/renter responsibility to inform the SEPO Board of any Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas they may have by utilizing the process described below. The first step is to fill out the form available outside the SEPO Office or by printing it from HERE . Please be as detailed as possible, providing a thorough explanation and any photos and documents that help explain why you are submitting the form. If you have a suggested solution(s), please include on the form. Before submitting the form, ensure your NAME, DATE and CONTACT INFORMATION are included. (If your NAME is missing, your submission will not be addressed by the Board, and you will be notified of such.) There is a Suggestion Box outside the Office to submit your form. Please allow five to ten days to receive a response from the Board. 2. SEPO Board Review & Reply to Submitter – The Office staff checks the Suggestion Box every weekday for submissions. When the Office receives a completed and signed form it will be scanned and e-mailed as an attachment to everyone on the SEPO Board, noting the date and name of the person submitting the form in the e-mail of transmittal. The President may then consult with the Director(s) most responsible for the area(s) in question. The President will prepare a “draft response” within 1-5 days of receipt of the form and send the draft to all Board Members, requesting comments and or suggested edits to the draft, via e-mail, within a reasonable timeframe. After receipt of provided edits/comments, the President will determine the final text of the response. At that point, a direct e-mail response will be provided from the President to the submitter of the form along with a copy of the submitted form, for ease of reference. Copies of the e-mail and attachment(s) will also be provided to all Board members. In the event the submitter has not supplied an e-mail address to the Office, the reply and submitted form will be hand-delivered to the submitter. The success of this approach is predicated upon providing a timely response to the person submitting the form. 3. SEPO Board Notice to Community – To keep the Community informed of the content of submitted forms and the Board’s responses, both the forms (minus the Submitter’s name and Contact Information) and the responses will be distributed as a “SEPO Suggestion / Complaint / Idea Response Publication” by the Board. This would make the submittal and the Board response a public statement. It would also provide further notice that the Board wishes to be known as being responsive, transparent, and informative. The "Response Publication" will be: Sent to the Community via e-mail Posted on the Sunshine Web site Physically posted in the Office/Library Building (for 30 days) NOTE : The name and/or contact information of the person who submitted the form will not be published. SEPO Board Age Verification Survey (55+) (as of July 20, 2021) 1. Form Submission - It is the resident/renter responsibility to inform the SEPO Board of any Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas they may have by utilizing the process described below. The first step is to fill out the form available outside the SEPO Office or by printing it from HERE . Please be as detailed as possible, providing a thorough explanation and any photos and documents that help explain why you are submitting the form. If you have a suggested solution(s), please include on the form. Before submitting the form, ensure your NAME, DATE and CONTACT INFORMATION are included. (If your NAME is missing, your submission will not be addressed by the Board, and you will be notified of such.) There is a Suggestion Box outside the Office to submit your form. Please allow five to ten days to receive a response from the Board. 2. SEPO Board Review & Reply to Submitter – The Office staff checks the Suggestion Box every weekday for submissions. When the Office receives a completed and signed form it will be scanned and e-mailed as an attachment to everyone on the SEPO Board, noting the date and name of the person submitting the form in the e-mail of transmittal. The President may then consult with the Director(s) most responsible for the area(s) in question. The President will prepare a “draft response” within 1-5 days of receipt of the form and send the draft to all Board Members, requesting comments and or suggested edits to the draft, via e-mail, within a reasonable timeframe. After receipt of provided edits/comments, the President will determine the final text of the response. At that point, a direct e-mail response will be provided from the President to the submitter of the form along with a copy of the submitted form, for ease of reference. Copies of the e-mail and attachment(s) will also be provided to all Board members. In the event the submitter has not supplied an e-mail address to the Office, the reply and submitted form will be hand-delivered to the submitter. The success of this approach is predicated upon providing a timely response to the person submitting the form. 3. SEPO Board Notice to Community – To keep the Community informed of the content of submitted forms and the Board’s responses, both the forms (minus the Submitter’s name and Contact Information) and the responses will be distributed as a “SEPO Suggestion / Complaint / Idea Response Publication” by the Board. This would make the submittal and the Board response a public statement. It would also provide further notice that the Board wishes to be known as being responsive, transparent, and informative. The "Response Publication" will be: Sent to the Community via e-mail Posted on the Sunshine Web site Physically posted in the Office/Library Building (for 30 days) NOTE : The name and/or contact information of the person who submitted the form will not be published. SEPO Board SEPO Suggestion, Complaint & Idea Form (as of July 20, 2021) - View/P rint Form HERE - SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea Form (Signature Required at Bottom in order for Board to Review & Reply) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you have more info to provide, you may attach more pages, photos or documents. Print Name: ________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Phone: ________________ E-Mail (if you have one): ________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________ (Required so we may contact you with a Reply or for More Information.) As of: 07-20-2021 Back to Top

Various Meetings Info SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2025 thru Sep 2026) The location of All Board & Residents meetings is 'Hybrid' (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) unless stated otherwise. Date Day Time Mtg Type SUMMER 2025: 04-07-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 07-15-25 Mon 11:00 AM Board (Special) WINTER 2025-2026: 10-13-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 10-14-25 Tue 1:00 PM Residents 11-07-25 Fri 7:30 AM Board (Special) 11-10-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 11-12-25 Wed 1:00 PM Residents 12-08-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 12-09-25 Tue 1:00 PM Residents 01-05-26 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 01-05-26 Mon Aft 1:00 PM Mtg Residents & Directors Required to be held during first week in January (Announce Nominations) 02-09-26 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 02-17-26 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders Required to be held the third Tuesday in February (Quorum Determination) 02-17-26 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 he business portion of this meeting.) 02-17-26 Tue Aft 1:00 PM Mtg 1st 2026 Board (Regular) Required to be held immediately or asap after the Annual Shareholders mtg for electing officers and assigning duties. 03-09-26 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) 03-10-26 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Board & Residents Back to Top Women's Club (Winter: 2025-2026) Meetings are normally held: Women's Club Board members for 2025-2026 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 Mtg Dates: 10-17-25 11-21-25 12-19-25 01-16-26 02-20-26 03-20-26 Other Clubs & Committees Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2025 thru Mar 2026 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. Art Painting 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: (Tom Stone) 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): (Gloria Voth) Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. Golf League Business Meeting (Men): (Matt Lyne & Jerry Wetherbee) Meetings are held every Tuesday during the Winter Season following the 8:30 AM tee time play in Retzlaff Hall. 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 9:00 AM: until noon - if we don't sew. until 2 PM - i f we do sew. 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 Friday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season (Oct thru Mar) in the Woodshop. Back to Top

Men's Golf Le ague Officers: Summer 2023 Matt Lyne has volunteered to run the Men's Golf League during the summer of 2023. See below for details of summer play. Sent via SEPO email on 2023-03-31: Men's Golf League - The Men’s Golf League will resume this Tuesday April 4th. Meet at library by 9:00 a.m. to draw for teams and starting positions. Cost is $1.00 per week which will go toward flight prizes and CTP’s. Prizes and CTP’s will be based on the number of entries. Handicaps used will be those established through the previous league. An optional 27 hole tournament will conclude the league. All men golfers are welcome. Matt Lyne As of March 7, 2023 the leag ue is in n eed of Officers. Sent via SEPO email on 2023-03-11: Men's Golfing - The men will keep the 08:30 and 10:00 tee off times on Tuesdays. The only difference is that EVERYONE will need to go to the library for their assignment in which hole they will start at and pick up the score sheets to turn in after golf. - Rocky Lockwood Newsletter 2023-03: Men’s Golf: Leader Replacements Needed on March 7 - It is time for myself, Rocky Lockwood, as well as Matt Lyne to inform the Men’s Golf League we are officially done with running the league effective March 7, 2023. Thanks for letting us run it for the last two years. So Men, please get together prior to the date listed with the new person or persons to take over for us. It has been a real honor and privilege. - Rocky Lockwood

Clubs & Committees (Winter 2019-2020) Additional Details ************************* CANCELLED (03-25-20) CLUB: Crafty Creations by Heidi: Interchangeable Signs w/Danglers Class Date: Wednesday, Mar 25th 12:30pm - 3:30pm at Sunshine Country Club / Retzlaff Hall Signup in the Library ends Friday, Feb 28th. Sent 2020-03-20): Crafty Creations Update - Hey there! This is Heidi Dill. I need to let all know that , due to the risks involved, Crafty Creations will not be having our class on Wednesday, March 25th. Beings I do have all the supplies purchased and ready, I can assemble kits to complete on your own. Please let me know if you’d like a kit to complete your projects. Otherwise, we can reschedule a later date for class to reconvene. Heidi Sent 2020-02-19: Crafty Creations Info for the Mar 2020 class - Here's you last chance to get in on the Welcome Sign w/Danglers! Final class is on March 25th!!! 12:30 to 3:30 in Retzlaff Hall Create any of the Danglers you wish! New designs and/or any we have already done during the 2019-2020 Winter Season. I have also added a mini-sign option that can hold your dangler. Cost of is $20. Signup will be Feb 19th - 28th At the Sunshine Country Club Estates Library. Anyone is welcome to attend but everyone must pre-register. Back To Top ************************* COMPLETE (Feb 20, 2020) CLUB: Birding & Nature (Sent 2020-02-19) Birding and Nature Field Trip - This is just a reminder to the twenty or so people planning on going on the Birding and Nature field trip to Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge tomorrow, February 20th. Meet in front of the library at 6:45 a.m. We will meet as a group. Call roll. Then divide into cars for carpooling. Bring lunch, drinks, binoculars, etc. We will, probably, be riding in 2 busses through the reserve. BE PREPARED FOR A FUN AND EXCITING DAY. Jean Burgoine (Sent 2019-12-17) Birding and Nature Group - February Adventury: WHAT: We will have a field trip to Laguna Atascosa in February. Jean Burgoine Back To Top ************************************************************************************ ONGOING CLUB: BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP (Starting Jan 6, 2020) (2020-01-03) BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP MEETING - The first meeting of the year of the Bible Study/Movie Group is scheduled for Monday Jan 6th at 6:00 p.m. in Retzlaff Hall. The Sight and Sound Movie:-- "SAMSON" will be shown and will last approx. 2 hours.-- (we will take intermission.) Questions: Warren Hertel -- 314 719 6532 (2019-12-01 Newsletter) Bible Study/Movie Group - The Bible Study/Movie Group will startup in early January. Watch the bulletin boards for details. Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 ************************* ONGOING CLUB: STAINED GLASS (Thursdays – Starting Jan 7,2020 thru Mar 2020) (Sent 2019-12-27:Newsletter) Stained Glass - Stained glass will begin again in January through March. Anyone interested is welcome to join us to see what it is all about. This is for beginners and seasoned artists alike. No experience necessary. We will meet every Thursday evening in the wood shop from 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. Bring your gate clicker to get into the storage area. There are no fees. All materials will be provided for your first project. Hope to see many of you there. If you have any questions, call Cathy Chajec, 708-280-8910. Back To Top ************************* COMPLETE (02-18-2020) COMMITTEE: SEPO Board Election Committee Sent 2020-02-17: Election - OK don’t wait until the last day. If you haven’t voted do it today. 😊 Chuck McEvoy Election Chairman Sent 2020-02-15: SEPO Board Election & Your Vote - The election is only two days away. If you haven’t voted now is a good time. Chuck McEvoy Election Chairman Sent 2020-02-11: SEPO Election Reminder - There is only one week left to cast your ballot in the SEPO election. If you haven’t voted now is a good time to do it. Chuck McEvoy Election Committee Chairman Sent 2020-01-23: CORRECTION for SEPO Election Material - There is an error in the Notice of The Annual Meeting letter. Toward the bottom of the page there is line stating when the ballots are to be turned in. It should state: All ballots must be turned in before 1:00 PM February 18, 2020. Please forgive me for not catching this error before the letter was mailed. Chuck McEvoy Sent 2020-01-09: 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 Sent 2020-01-10: SEPO Election: Nominee Update - Clint Wunderlich has withdrawn his nomination for election to the SEPO board. Chuck McEvoy Election Chairman Sent 2020-01-07: 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. ************************* COMPLETE CLUB: The Gathering (Every Tuesday Starting 01-07-20 & Ending 02-25-20) (2019-10) The Gathering - ATTENTION LADIES! "The Gathering" is a new ladies group, beginning in January, which will give you an opportunity to get to know your Sunshine friends and neighbors better! Varied activities will be planned. We will meet every Tuesday in the Card Room, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Most of our Winter friends will be here in January, so our first meeting will be held JANUARY 7, 2020, 10:00 AM in Card Room. Please join us! Ideas welcome! Questions: 970 618-3635. Leave message if no answer. Nancy Luellen ************************* COMPLETE (02-05-20) CLUB: Crafty Creations by Heidi: Interchangeable Sign w/Danglers Class Date: Wednesday, Feb 5th 12:30pm - 3:30pm at Sunshine Country Club / Retzlaff Hall Signup in the Library ends Friday, Jan 17th. Here are the "Danglers of the Month" ($10 Each) The "Signs" are availalbe to make every month. ($50 Each) (Sent 2020-01-11) Crafty Creations by heidi - Time to sign up for the next class. Signup in the library ends Friday, January 17th. Also - If there any Danglers which were available in past months that you would like to make during this class, please note that on the signup sheet. Would love to have you join in the fun!!! -Heidi Dill :0] ************************* COMPLETE (Jan 24 & 25, 2020) Golf: Las Vegas Scramble and Potato Bake (01-24&25-20) Refer to the Golf Detail Page for details about both the LV Golf Scramble & the Potato Bake. **************** ********* COMPLETE 01-21-20 WOODWORKERS ANNUAL SPAGHETTI SUPPER (01-21-20) Sent 2020-01-04: SEPO WOODSHOP SPAGHETTI DINNER TICKETS - SEPO Woodworkers Spaghetti Dinner tickets will go on sale Monday Jan 6th. $7 per ticket Tkts available from your friendly Woodworkers. Any questions call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 When & where: Tuesday January 21st 4:30 to 6 pm Retzlaff Hall Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, garlic or nongarlic bread, dessert, iced or hot tea, coffee, water Carryouts and delivery available Only 270 tkts available, sells out fast, get your tickets early Cathy Chajec Sent 2019-12-27 Newsletter: Woodworkers Annual Spaghetti Supper - The woodworkers will hold their annual spaghetti supper on January 21st from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tickets will go on sale January 6th and will remain $7. Supper includes delicious homemade meat sauce, garlic bread, salad with dressing, and your choice of homemade cake. This is our annual fundraiser for the woodshop, which helps with tool purchases, repairs and general maintenance. The shop is proud to say its members’ hard work and diligence takes care of the shop so as not to be a burden on SEPO. Tickets are limited to the first 270 people, and tickets can be purchased through several of our woodworker members. Further email and notices will be posted the first week of January. As always, thank you for your support. Cathy Chajec, 708-280-8910 Chairperson of Spaghetti supper ************************* COMPLETE (01-16-20) CLUB: Wood Shop Orientation Sent 2020-01-13: TWO IMPORTANT WOODSHOP TRAININGS - A Monitor Refresher Course will be held at 1:00 p.m. This is a mandatory class each year for all authorized monitors at the Woodshop. No refresher course, no key! At 4:00 pm. an Orientation and Safety Class will be held. This class is mandatory for any SEPO residents who wish to use the equipment within the Woodshop. Because of these two trainings, the Woodshop will be closed the afternoon of January 16. Suzie Sawyer 573-216-4792 (Sent 2020-01-07) Woodshop Orientation Class on Thursday, January 16th at 4 pm There will be a Wood Shop Orientation Class on January 16th 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 ************************* COMPLETE (01-10-20) Neighborhood Watch - Finger Lickin’ Chicken Have I got a deal for you! Sent 2020-01-13: A Big Thank You - As a resident of Sunshine, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Lenore Combes for putting on the "Finger Lickin' Chicken" event last Friday. I know she always says it takes a village to carry off such an undertaking. But it also takes a strong person to lead that village. So thanks again to Lenore and her village. It was delicious. Beth Parrish Sent 2020-01-05: Finger Lickin' Chicken REMINDER - Dear Friends, Orders for Chicken purchasing will go in tomorrow - Monday 6 January. Please get your order in by envelope or phone call 956 245 1276. Thanks to all who have contributed already. You are appreciated. This fundraiser is to acquire funds for the NW expenses - mainly Golf Cart, but for other items such as First Aid and Fire Extinguishers. This is a modest budget for your NW and your money is spent wisely. Books are always open. Don't want chicken?? - Have you considered a "virtual" Finger Lickin' Chicken plate donation as an option? Envelopes are for the taking in the Library - clearly marked with a chicken and a dollar bill. Your assistance will be most appreciated. Thanks 😇 --Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2020-01-03: Neighborhood Watch Fundraiser - Dear Friends: Asking for your support for Sunshine NW expenses, please.😇 Need to place orders for chicken purchase by Monday, Jan 6. Envelopes are in the Library to place orders or to make a donation. You may also call me. Your consideration is most appreciated. Thank you. Event: Friday 10 January. Slow cooked Chicken should be done around 4pm See ya in Retz Hall - Dine In or Take Out potato salad slaw dessert iced tea coffee water1/2 chicken fixin -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2019-12-27 in Newsletter: inger Lickin' Chicken - Finger Lickin’ Chicken - Friday 10 January - fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch $10.00 plate Our world famous grillin’ team will be out doing Finger Licken’ Chicken. Expect ETA about 4pm – Meet in Retzlaff Hall to Dine In or Take Out. Sunshine NW - CERT Team has been faithfully serving SCCE for over 10 years – 365 days a year. We have open communication with the SEPO Board. We constantly have training and our valued partnership with Police, Fire and EMS is acknowledged and appreciated. Our rapport with them is indispensable. Volunteers don’t get paid because their worth is priceless. We wish to have a fundraiser for operating expenses. This week batteries for the McGruffmobile were just installed. Our modest bank account is almost depleted. Monies are monitored and spent judiciously for our Patrol Golf cart and necessity items such as flashlights, batteries, First Aid equipment etc. So, please join us for a Finger Lickin’ Chicken plate: $ 10.00 ½ slow cooked grilled chicken prepared on mesquite wood by experienced Firefighters. Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Fixins, Iced Tea, Coffee & Dessert. Gameplan: When these big batches become done - Volunteers will carry hot chicken in receptacles to Retz Hall Volunteers will prepare To-Go Boxes or you may dine in. RSVP: place your orders ASAP. I need to place the chicken order by Monday 6 January. Envelopes will be in the Library. I will gladly take phone orders with an IOU. You may pay cash or write a check to Neighborhood Watch. We have 306 homes in Sunshine and we look forward to everyone’s support. Sincerely, Lenore Combs, NW-CERT Coordinator ************************* COMPLETE (01-08-20) CLUB: Crafty Creations by Heidi: Interchangeable Sign w/Danglers Class Date: Wednesday, Jan 8th 12:30pm - 3:30pm at Sunshine Country Club / Retzlaff Hall (2019-12-05) Crafty Creations for Jan: Deadline for registration - Hey there! Friday, Dec. 6th is the final day to sign up for our next class, Jan 8th! Please note the time change for the classes. The rest of the season they will be from 12:30 to 3:30 in Retzlaff. You can register at the SCCE Library, or email me at heididill316@gmail.com or text me at 307-272-2440 with the info. Thanks!!! -heidi dill :0] 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] ************************* COMPLETE (01-07-20) CLUB: Birding & Nature - Potluck & Program (Sent 2020-01-06) Birding and Nature Potluck & Speaker - Birding and Nature Club sponsored Potluck & Speaker Tomorrow is the big day, January 7th, for the Birding and Nature Clubs POTLUCK DINNER in Retzlaff Hall. Everyone is invited and their is no charge. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. Following dinner a SPEAKER from Laguna Atascpsa will give a presentation. If you don't make it to the library to sign up, come anyway. SOCIAL AT 4:30. DINNER AT 5:00 with speaker following dinner. Coffee, tea, and table service will be provided. A donation basket will be available. Ladonna Harvey (Sent 2019-12-27:Newsletter) Birding and Nature Group Potluck - The Birding and Nature Group will not be having our monthly meeting in Jan 2020. Instead, we will be hosting a communitywide potluck, followed by a speaker from Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. The potluck is on Tuesday, January 7th in Retzlaff Hall. Doors open at 4:30. Serving will begin at 5:00, followed by the speaker. Just so we know how many tables to set up, we request that you sign up on the sign-up sheet that will be posted in the library on Jan 1. There is no charge for the potluck. Hope to see you there. We will have a field trip to Laguna Atascosa in February. Jean Burgoine (2019-12-17) Birding and Nature Group - Potluck & Presentation: WHAT: NO monthly meeting in Jan 2020. We will be hosting a communitywide potluck Followed by a speaker from Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, Jan 7, 2020 Retzlaff Hall. DETAILS: Doors open at 4:30 Serving will begin at 5:00 Followed by the speaker SIGNUP: Need everyone to sign up in order to know how many tables to set up. Signup sheet will be available in the library starting Jan 1 . Jean Burgoine ************************* COMPLETE (01-04-20) CLUB: Birding & Nature - Annual Christmas Bird Count (Sent 2020-01-01) Birding and Nature Reminders - The annual Christmas Bird Count will take place this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Anyone is welcome to assist - no experience needed! Please meet at the Gazebo at 8:00am for area assignments. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Our count was in the 80's last year - can we do it again?!? Questions? Contact Debi Warner at 956-357-8999. ************************* COMPLETE (01-06-20) ) Committee: SEPO Nominating Committee (2020-01-06) 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. (2019-12-27) 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 (2019-12-01 Newsletter) SEPO Election - 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. (2019-10-28) SEPO NOMINATING COMMITTEE - 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 board. John Chajec SEPO Board President (2019-10) SEPO ELECTION - 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. ************************* COMPLETE (12-04-19) CLUB: Crafty Creations by Heidi: Interchangeable Sign w/Danglers Class Date: Wednesday, Dec 8th, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Sunshine Country Club / Retzlaff Hall (2019-12-05) Crafty Creations for Jan: 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.) You can find the Signup Sheet etc in the Library. Hope to see you there. Here is the info for this class: -- Heidi Dill (2019-11-12) Crafty Creations Club 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. You can also see the poster and sign-up using the form in the Library. Or you can view/download. Poster of items you can make HERE Registration Form HERE Thanks so very much for supporting me in my creative efforts. -heidi dill =0] Anchor 1 ************************* COMPLETE (11-13-19) CLUB: Crafty Creations by Heidi: Interchangeable Sign w/Danglers Class Date: Wednesday, Nov 13th, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Sunshine Country Club / Retzlaff Hall (2019-10-25) - Crafty Creations Club description/signup info for rest of 2019-2020 season: The Crafty Creations Club is in full swing for the 2019-2020 season. Please see this document for the "info on what we will be making this season " . Please see this document for the "Registration Form for the Nov 13 class ". Registration info prior to each class will also be available in the Sunshine Library. Please come join your friends and meet new friends and make some great items for your home. Trust me, you will have a blast! Heidi Dill -- heididill316@gmail.com call or text 307-272-2440 ************************* COMPLETE (11-09-19) CLUB: Wood Shop Orientation ( 2019-11-09) Wood Shop Orientation Class - 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 ************************* COMPLETE (10-18-19) CLUB: Crafty Creations by Heidi: Interchangeable Sign w/Danglers Class Date: Wednesday, Oct 18th, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Sunshine Country Club / Retzlaff Hall (2019-09-24) Crafty Creations begins in October! - Hey there! Hoping everyone has had a wonderful time over the crazy hot summer!!! Whew!!! I’ve been working very hard on our projects for the season, and I’m looking forward to all who will be joining in the fun this year! This winter season we will be making these beautifully crafted signs to enhance your home or entry!!!😊 ...Not only that, each month, we will be creating these adorable seasonal danglers!! Please save the date: Friday, Oct 18th, 9-11:00am, At Retzlaff Hall More details about signup, prices etc will be furnished soon. “So let’s get our crafty wings on and make some fluff!!!” -heidi 😊 (2019-09-29) Sign-up info for Crafty Creations - Please click here to see all of the signup info for the first Crafty Creations project which is scheduled for Oct 18, 2019. (2019-10-03) Sign-up deadline for Crafty Creations - ----- JUST A REMINDER ----- Sign-up for the Crafty Creations session to be held on October 18 closes October 5th! All of the info about this session can be found here : You can e-mail me at heididill316@gmail.com . You can also text her at 307-272-2440. - Heidi Dill --- ************************* Back To Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: June 2022 Sent 2022-06-30: SEPO Complaint: Policies & Procedures Violation - m This is to inform the community that a SEPO Complaint submission involving SEPO Policies & Procedures violations was completed formally yesterday (June 29, 2022) when an e-mail was sent to the submitters from the Board. This submission, Rules Violations concerning a Resident's yard, has been added to the Web site . The Board cannot divulge any more information concerning this complaint due to the nature of the submission. SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-28: Neighborhood Watch - Patrols & other information - Dear Friends The JULY NW Patrol schedule is out and sorry to say - all Tuesdays and all Saturdays are unassigned. If it were not for about 10 to 12 residents - there would be NO COVERAGE. I am seriously considering cancelling Patrols because it is not fair to these few faithful volunteers who have stepped up each month. Several of you at the last meeting expressed interest. Please call me and we can do an orientation. Even if you were not at the meeting, please call me if you can help. Lenore 956 245 1276 If there are no volunteers enough to cover then Patrols will be cancelled. post haste Thank you PS The Harlingen Citizens Police Academy is beginning on Monday 11 July at 6pm at HPD. Applications are on the bulletin Board in the Library. (free and a great learning experience) Hope you give it some consideration. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2022-06-27: July potluck - Our July potluck will be Monday, July 4th. Please join us to celebrate Independence Day! Cathy Richmond. Sent 2022-06-24: Palm Tree Trimming - Palm Tree Trimming is scheduled for the 2nd week of July. If you would like the Palms on your property trimmed please stop by or mail in your check to the office. $25 per Palm Check made out to : Yuridia Oloarte (Please put address on the Memo) Mail to: 1957 W. Michigan Dr. Harlingen Tx 78550 - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2022-06-24: Lounge & Pool - We are aware of the foul smell in the lounge. Be patient, we are working on finding the problem. Happy Fourth of July! On July 5th, the pool will close after the morning exercise classes. The pool will be partially drained. Our pool advisor has been advocating this for a couple of years. Immediately after the pool has finished draining, it will be refilled and chemicals added. The pool should be ready for use on the afternoon of July 6th. Please, note that the pool is closed the first Wednesday morning of each month for routine cleaning. Apparently, partially draining and refilling a pool allows the chemicals to work better. Since our pool hasn't been partially drained and refilled in years, we will see if it works. The hot tub will not be drained and will, only, be closed on Wednesday morning for its dose of monthly chemicals. Jean Burgoine Sent 2022-06-21: UPDATED: Web page containing SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea Results - The Web page showing the 'results' of Board review and processing of SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea forms submitted was updated yesterday (June 21, 2022) to reflect closed/completed items from the last several months. It is located HERE . The Board currently has several 'open' submissions that are actively being addressed. Ongoing, per process, you will be informed each time a submission is closed/completed. - SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-16: GARAGE SALE - Garage Sale Saturday & Sunday June 18 & 19 2022. 12 Noon till 4PM Sunshine Country Club Estates 1933 W Michigan Dr Across from the mailboxes Tell your Friends and stop in. Phyllis Rash Sent 2022-06-16: ANY INTEREST? Table Tennis Club - We are looking to see what the interest is in getting a Table Tennis Club going again. There is a list of names started already because I know there are people not here at this time that would like to play. I have that list started for those of you that had already contacted me. Meeting is planned for 1:30pm on Tuesday June 21st in the hall. If you can't make the meeting and are interested please email or text me, I will get you added to the list. Thank You, Vicky LeRoy Krueger email: vickyleroy1954@gmail.com or text: 785-418-6208 Sent 2022-06-16: Neighborhood Watch - CERT Meeting MONDAY 3pm Retz Hall - Dear Friends - There will be a NW-CERT meeting this Monday at 3pm Retz Hall Tom Hushen from FEMA - Cameron County will be there to talk about this year's named storms etc and to answer your Hurricane & disaster questions Everyone is invited - Refreshments will be served This will be a great opportunity especially our newer residents to get to know firsthand how disaster prep can save you a lot of headaches. I have been to his presentations at State level and other meetings. He is a great speaker and very knowledgeable -- Lenore J Combs Sent 2022-06-15: Policies & Procedures: Updates from June 10, 2022 Board Mtg - At the June 10, 2022 Special Board Meeting, the Board approved several updates to the SEPO Policies & Procedures. Details pertaining to these update are shown in the minutes from this meeting. The updated P&P document is now on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be accessed directly from this link . - SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-15: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, June 10, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the June 10, 2022 Board Meeting (Special), can be found HERE . The minutes can be viewed/printed directly from this link . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-06-15: SEPO: May 2022 Financials - The May 2022 Financials are posted on the website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2022-06-12: June summer potluck - Our June potluck will be Thursday, June 16th. Doors open at 4 and we’ll eat about 5. Remember to wear your name tags. See you there! Cathy Richmond Sent 2022-06-11: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) on June 10, 2022 - The video from the June 10 ,2022 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site - on the Web page HERE OR directly from this link: https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEWBe2gCXg%5F1o3g&cid=62887630127D34B0&id=62887630127D34B0%21268949&parId=62887630127D34B0%21235610&o=OneUp I am currently working on the written minutes from this meeting. Please contact me with any issues you may have viewing the video. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-06-05: Call - out for Sunshine volunteers for Storage Lot project - Rocky Lockwood is looking for a few volunteers to help Lenore with the Practice Tee project. The plan: Insulation pipe - grey (pool noodles) have been purchased. He has the materials. They will become a protective cover over the structure poles. Please contact him if you can help. THANKS - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Storage Lot go to person (Director) Sent 2022-06-05: Killdeer nest - I came across a Killdeer nest along the west fence in the storage area and put a block on either side to mark location. Parents back in attendance after blocking so no interruptions. Donn PerkinsJune summer potluck June summer potluck Sent 2022-06-03: Neighborhood Watch JUNE 2022 communication - - Dear Friends 1. Our June meeting for NW - CERT : Retzlaff Hall on Monday 20 June 2022 at 3pm You are all cordially invited -- yummy refreshments Topic: Hurricane Preparedness - Guest speaker The 'informational notice' can be viewed/printed from HERE . 2. We need more volunteers for our security Patrol Please call me 956 245 1276 3. If you need a Sunshine decal for your vehicle, please call me 956 245 1276 4. There is a Citizens Police Academy beginning.. Please sign up - you will enjoy it www.myharlingen.us/page/police.volunteer At Harlingen Police Dept 1018 Fairpark Blvd. (close by) Beginning 11 June 6p - 10pm I'll be looking for you 😊❤ Applications are also on the NW-CERT bulletin board in the Library. Members of the CPA Alumni Assn will be at Market Days on Saturday Come meet your wonderful Police and chat about the CPA Academy. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator Sent 2022-06-02: Hot tub jets - The hot tub is having some problems. It is hot and still open for use. Not all of the jets are operational. Please, be patient while we check into having the pump and/or jets repaired. Thanks. Jean Burgoine Sent 2022-06-02: Mosquito Spray Update - Both Harlingen and Combes will be spraying today for mosquitos! Moving forward, every Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm, we will be spraying. So, be aware for your safety, as well as your pets. - Randy Davis SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-02: Mosquito Spraying - Our efforts worked. The City of Harlingen has us on their schedule to spray for mosquitos tonight!Our efforts worked. The City of Harlingen has us on their schedule to spray for mosquitos tonight! As for Combes, your phone number to call and “harass” is 956-247-3599. We are reviewing our options with regard to weekly spraying. More details will be coming soon. - Randy Davis SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-01: Mosquitos: Please call - The City of Harlingen has stated that if they receive “enough” calls from our area, they will come out and spray for mosquitos. Their phone number is 956-216-5220. Please call now…even if you are up north. We’re getting eaten alive here! - Randy Davis SEPO Board Back to Top

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

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

S EPO Community Emails: October 2025 Sent 2025-10-30: Upcoming Board Elections - This is just a heads-up that in February we will need to elect three new SEPO Board members. To help with this process, we’re forming a Nominating Committee. If you’d like to help identify potential candidates to represent our community—or if you’re interested in running yourself—please contact me or Gay Paxton. I’d love to have the committee, including a committee chair, formed soon. Beth Parrish has great information for the committee to use, so you’re not starting from scratch. As a reminder for those considering running: you are elected to the board, and then the board collectively decides each member’s area of responsibility. Each term lasts two years, with the option to run again after your term ends. (I’ve reached my term limit and cannot run again.) Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity to help our community. - Randy Davis, SEPO Board President Sent 2025-10-29: SEPO Covenants: Updated/Approved at Feb 10, 2025 Board Mtg (Reg) An update concerning Fences was discussed and approved to be made to the SEPO Covenants at the Feb 10, 2025 Board Mtg (Reg). Because the change reflects TX Law, no member vote was required. The updated Covenants document can be viewed/printed on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from HERE . The document at this link contains: The 'previous' Covenants document section(s) prior to any changes. The updates made on Feb 10, 2025. The 'final' Covenants document section(s) after changes were approved. Additions are underlined in pink . Deletions are crossed out and are in aqua . Please notify Beth Parrish (sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com ) with any website questions/issues. Please call with any issues or questions concerning content of changes. Share Nelson, SEPO Board Assistant Secretary, in charge of SEPO documents and Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-10-28: O'clockers Golf - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 4:00 on Sunday Nov 2nd due to daylight savings time ending. Meet beside shuffleboard court at 3:45 for team assignments. Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players. - Donna Myers Sent 2025-10-28: CORRECTION - WC: FREE Medicare 101 Educational Session - Hi neighbors, Join us for an informative Medicare 101 session in the Hall on Friday, November 7 , from 10 to 11 AM. Breakfast burritos (or “tacos,” as we like to say in the South!) will be provided. To help our presenters plan, please sign up starting Wednesday so they can get an accurate breakfast count. Feel free to reach out with any questions—see y’all there! - Pam Davis, WC President / Event Chairperson Sent 2025-10-27: Update on Weed Cleanup Effort - Dear Residents, We’ve had a successful start to our weed cleanup effort. After 33 advisory letters went out last week, one of our board members reminded me that we also needed to call noncompliant property owners, per our Rules. I had initially decided not to make those calls in order to avoid taking time away from Valerie’s other duties. However, on Wednesday, October 29, we will review all properties that received advisory letters to see if they are now in compliance. If not, we’ll make follow-up phone calls and send a second seven-day notice. The first letter will be considered a friendly reminder. If compliance issues continue after the second notice, SEPO will handle the matter according to our community procedures. As your SEPO Board President, I take full responsibility for the weeds having gotten out of control in our community. Please know that I’m committed to resolving this — when you see me out on a walk, I’ll be on “weed patrol." If you notice any problem areas, please let Valerie know so we can address them promptly. Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, - Randy Davis, SEPO Board President Sent 2025-10-27: REVISED - SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER, Nov 2025 - It turns out the dates for the Board & Residents mtgs were in error in the original Newsletter that was sent out earlier today. A "REV 1 " Newsletter has been added to the website just now and can be accessed directly from the new link below. Sorry about any confusion this might have caused. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Here's your revised Nov 2025 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 a copy of it On the Sunshine website HERE or directly from HERE . Valerie will be placing printed copies of this revised document in the library. - Cyndi Skidmore, SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-10-27: Halloween Food Drive - This is a reminder that Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm we will have the SONshine ministries food drive at the hall. Here are some ideas for items to donate: Canned meat - tuna, chicken, etc Canned tomatoes Canned beans Ramen noodles Soups Chicken bouillon Salt (no pepper) Shelf stable milk Rice Beans Canned fruit Peanut butter Meals in a can Dinner mixes in a box Toilet paper Basic toiletries (soap, toothpaste, etc) Thanks everyone, any help is much appreciated. If there are any questions please contact Rich Hulswit. -- Rich Hulswit, (701) 566-1257 Sent 2025-10-27: Former Resident Passing - (From Facebook) It's with Great Sadness in my Heart, on October 24, 2025, Former Resident Carolyn Anderson passed away. She was a Terrific Friend. - Kathy Wunderlich Sent 2025-10-26: Pool Heater - (From Facebook) The swimming pool heater is showing multiple codes and not functioning. It will be cool to swim in, but you can still use it. I found the pool pump room unlocked after I personally locked it yesterday. I don’t know how many people have keys. This will also be addressed. Thank you for your patience. Hopefully, this would be a quick easy repair. We will find out tomorrow. - Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board Sent 2025-10-26: Karaoke - SPOOKYOKE KARAOKE October 31, Friday, @ 6:00pm BYOB, bring snack to share Costumes optional Phillip Lay Sent 2025-10-26:Wood Shop Orientation Class Tuesday Oct 28th 5 pm - There will be a Woodshop Orientation Class on Tuesday Oct 28th 5 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/renters are invited to attend. No signup is necessary. Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940 Sent 2025-10-25: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Oct 13, 2025 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Oct 13, 2025 Board Meeting (Reg) can be accessed directly from HERE and 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 2025-10-25: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) - This past week, the following updates were made to the Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale and Rent On October 24 2025: The house at 2020 W Michigan Drive, owned by Chuck and Bridgette Vieh, is FOR SALE. The house at 1936 West Montana Ave, owned by Darrell & Sandy Wicklein, is FOR SALE. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-25: UPDATED: Sunshine Website Directories - Based on an intense review of the Residents & Renters directories in August & September, during which a lot of you were requested to verify and/or provide information, I have finally made all of those updates. The updated directories were loaded to the website HERE yesterday afternoon (Fri). Owners by Name Owners by Address Email Address Renters If you see anything pertaining to your information the Residents Dir in Black & White , I have attempted to contact you previously about this. So please send corrections ASAP. Any other corrections are welcomed. Also, please check the 'Renters' directory to ensure you don't have renters that the Office and/or myself aren't aware of. I need to get them added to the SEPO email distribution list if they wish. Thx for reviewing these docs so the SEPO files keep updated and accurate. Please call / text / or email with questions. - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-23: REMINDER-Second: NOV 2025 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day OCT 24, 2025 - IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWLETTER 2025-2026 Hello, Sunshine Friends! Here is your Second Reminder to submit all SEPO November Newsletter Articles and Announcements by the end of the day on Friday, October 24 at seponewsletter@gmail.com . Our Winter Season 2025-2026 will be in full swing soon! 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 . Don’t miss out! Send in your Community Events & Activities today! I’m looking forward to hearing from you! - Cyndi Skidmore, SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-10-23: VIDEO: Residents' Mtg, Oct 14, 2025 - Beth Parrish has located the video from the Oct 14, 2025 Residents' Meeting and it is now available for viewing directly from HERE this link and on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please contact Gay Paxton with any questions concerning the meeting. Please contact Beth Parrish with any technical issues concerning accessing / viewing the video. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-10-20: Mr. Fix-It List - The "Mr. Fix-It" list and how to use it and get it updated are HERE . - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-20: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2025-03-21 - The 'UNAPPROVED ' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Oct 17, 2025 are available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Lisa Perrier, WC Secretary Sent 2025-10-20: Halloween Food Drive - The food shelves at SONshine ministries are empty right now. There are many people that depend on getting a little extra help just to make sure their families have enough food to eat each day. SONshine ministries was founded right here in SEPO and they impact a lot of lives by helping to meet these needs. They need our help to replenish their inventory so they can continue to care for people that are in need of food. We will have a food drive on Halloween just before Karaoke. Please bring any donations that you have to the hall between 5:00 - 6:00. Bill Petersen will be at the hall with his pickup truck. Bring your donations to his truck. Our goal will be to fill his truck! If you have donations and are not able to get to the hall at this time, please contact Bill directly. If you have any questions you can contact Rich Hulswit. - Rich Hulswit, (701) 566-1257 Sent 2025-10-20: Residents' Meeting Video from last Tuesday, 10-14-2025 - This is to advise everyone that we are having technical issues with the resident's meeting video, and will keep you informed of our status. - SEPO Board Sent 2025-10-20: UPDATE: SEPO Email Guidelines - I noticed a couple weeks ago that the SEPO Email guidelines on the website were very much out-of-date. So that the Board was aware of and okay with how I was planning to update these guidelines, greater than a majority of the Board replied that it was 'ok for me to proceed with the proposed updates'. The SEPO Email Guidelines, Version 10 dated 10-19-2025, can always be found (and printed) on the Sunshine website HERE . - Beth Parrish, SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-19: UPDATE: Pool & Hot tub - For those of you who not yet aware, both the Pool and the Hot tub are now in working condition, so come on over and enjoy. FYI - Be careful entering the hot tub as the edges of the steps are slippery. We will address this asap. So, in the meantime, please be careful getting in and out of the hot tub. - Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board Sent 2025-10-18: Weeds - On Monday, the SEPO Board will be sending out letters to the owners of 33 properties in our community to advise them of their weed issues. This language from our Covenants will be included. 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 growth of weeds or undergrowth to grow on the lot. In the event the OWNER should fail to keep this condition and covenant, the ASSOCIATION is hereby authorized to have the grass cut on the OWNER’S lot and the OWNER agrees to reimburse the ASSOCIATION for the cost thereof. The Board hopes this will remind owners of their commitment to our community. - SEPO Board Sent 2025-10-18: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) - This past week, the following updates were made to the Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale and Rent On October 17 2025: The listing for the house at 4309 N Minnesota Street, owned by Rosa Allen, has been updated and is now FOR RENT, SALE, OR RENT TO OWN. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-17: O'Clockers Golf: Time Change - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 5:00 on Sunday Oct. 19th. Meet beside shuffleboard court at 4:45 for team assignments. Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players. - Donna Myers Sent 2025-10-17: REMINDER: NOV 2025 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day OCT 24, 2025 - IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER 2025-2026 As I sit at my desk in NE Wisconsin, I look out my window and see the sunshine glowing on the colorful Autumn leaves. It has been unseasonably warm over the 1st two weeks of October. However, after letting Charlie out to do his business this morning, I am met with a much colder, crisper reminder of what is yet to come. Time to start packing up and head South! November will greet us with many opportunities to get together with our Sunshine Friends and Neighbors, as well as reunite with our Winter Texan Friends & Renters. I am sending out my FIRST REMINDER that the November 2025 Newsletter Articles are due by the end of the day on October 24 . All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . I would love to hear from any groups 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 make 2025-2026 one of our best seasons yet! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me! - Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-10-16: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Oct 13, 2025 - The video from the Oct 13, 2025 Regular Board meeting is available on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from HERE . 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 2025-10-16: Women's Club Meeting - Reminder: Women’s Club meeting tomorrow. October 17th 9:00 a.m. Retzlaff Hall. See below details. Hello everyone! Date: Oct 17th Time: 9:00 Where: Retzlaff Hall Mark your calendar for the first Women’s club meeting for the new season! We’ll discuss upcoming events, and donations for the season. As always, there will be coffee, apple fritters and donuts for you to enjoy. In addition to your name tag, wear or bring your Women’s Club merchandise for a chance to win a door prize. See you there. - Lisa Perrier WC secretary Sent 2025-10-13: UPDATE: Building Keypad Codes - Knowing that our winter Texan friends will be returning to our wonderful Sunshine community soon, I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of some changes that have taken place: Regarding the various placements in the SEPO Common Area #1 (SEPO Buildings) of Keypads and their current Codes. The move of USPS large package delivery to the Billiards Room. Rather than spelling it all out in this email, please click on this Sunshine Website link "Keypad Security ", which is under the Residents tab on the website, to learn about the updates and also see pictures. If you have questions/problems with the information on the website, I am in charge of these areas/process. You can Call or Text @ 816-810-2862 or Email heineriksonp@gmail.com . Thx. - Pat Heinerikson, (SEPO Board Director - Common Area #1) Sent 2025-10-12: LOST: Dog Leash - Dog leash lost on 10/12. black rope with white dog hair on it. if found, please contact Paul Lucas or leave at the office. Thank you so much! - David Walker Sent 2025-10-11: Availability: Sending SEPO Emails - Hi All - I just wanted everyone to know that I won't be able to send any SEPO emails during the day on this coming Sunday and Monday and probably a big part of Tuesday, as I will be on the road heading south. Thx for your understanding. CYA soon. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-11: Oktoberfest Signup is Up! - Guten Tag! Just a quick note to let you know the Oktoberfest signup sheet is posted in the Library! Please add your name, put your payment in the provided envelope, and drop it into the locked box. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to us. Looking forward to a great time together — cheers to Oktoberfest! 🍺🍂 Sincerely, - Pam Davis And Lisa Perrier, Event Co-Chairs Sent 2055-10-10: Women’s Club meeting Oct 17th - Hello everyone! Date: Oct 17th Time: 9:00 Where: Retzlaff Hall Mark your calendar for the first Women’s club meeting for the new season! We’ll discuss upcoming events, and donations for the season. As always, there will be coffee, apple fritters and donuts for you to enjoy. In addition to your name tag, wear or bring your Women’s Club merchandise for a chance to win a door prize 🏆 See you there. - Lisa Perrier, WC secretary Sent 2025-10-08: UPDATES: Pool & Hot tub Closures - On Facebook - from Oct 4, 2025 per Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board 11:29 AM Update to the pool and hot tub. I believe I was very optimistic to say that it would be open on Monday the small amount of rain that we got today along with the water back draining into the hot tub in the pool has been detrimental to our timeframe as we need to have dry surface for the paint and product to adhere to still have tiling and tuckpointing to do around the pool and painting to do inside the pavilion the heater that was supplied to us for the hot tub was incorrect, and a commercial unit will be delivered either Wednesday or Thursday for the hot tub so timeframe wise moving forward hopefully planning on the pool to be open Tuesday or Wednesday. I will update when it is open the hot tub to be open Thursday Friday I will update sorry about the inconvenience but during the short timeframe, we can all enjoy everything being new and sparkly moving forward. 11:42 AM We have purchased a new drainage system to go around the outside of the pool and in between the pool and the hot tub. It is an obvious need of replacement, a majority of this drainage product has broken and separated from itself, adding to the ground water that we are having to deal with. This is also part of us redoing the pool for a long-term solution. Thank you for your patience. Sent 2025-10-07: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials for 09/30/2025 - The Unapproved Financial Reports for 09/30/25 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 2025-10-04: Storage area reminders - Dear Sunshine Residents, I want to remind both new and existing property owners of some important points regarding the storage area. 1. Do not place any garbage - such as cardboard boxes, wood pieces, tiles, tires, nails, electronics, etc. - in the storage lot brush pile. This area is strictly designated for tree and bush brush only. 2. In all dog park areas, especially the small storage area dog park, we are noticing an increase in poop that is not being picked up. Specifically, it appears the owner of a medium-sized dog is not picking up after their pet in the storage area dog park. Please be respectful and keep our dog parks clean. Thank you, everyone, for your attention to this. - Lisa Seiser, SEPO Board Storage Area Sent 2025-10-04: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) - This past week, the following updates were made to the Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale On October 2, 2025: The price of the home at 4248 North Minnesota Street, owned by Keith and Linda Axvig, has been reduced. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-03: SEPO Medical Supplies - Pat Heinerikson and I, with additional help from Lupe, tackled the storage room that houses medical equipment and a few items for children who may visit. We checked items for safety, cleanliness and overall usability. Things that did not meet our needs, but were still viable, are on the curb for anyone in our community to pick up. Later on, a church is dropping by to take what is left. Here are pictures after the clean up - please utilize this area if you have a need. (From Facebook - Oct 3, 2025 per Liz Deitrick) Sent 2025-10-03: UPDATES - Pool & Hot tub Closures - Hi All - This is Beth Parrish. I just now saw this: On Facebook - from Oct 1, 2025 per Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board Bad news the pool supply sent us a residential model not the model that we ordered the model that we ordered won’t be in till Wednesday so the hot tub will probably be open on Thursday of next week, but hopefully everything else will be ready by Monday. God willing And so the repairs and updates have begun hopefully the weather will hold out and it’ll all be ready by Monday. Thank you for your patience. Sent 2025-10-03: AGENDA: Residents Mtg, Oct 14, 2025 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Oct 14, 2025 Residents Meeting at 1 PM can be accessed directly from HERE AND on the Sunshine website HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. Please call with any questions / issues. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-10-03: AGENDA: Board Mtg (Reg), Oct 13, 2025 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Oct 13,2025 Board Meeting (Regular) at 1 PM can be accessed HERE AND on the Sunshine website HERE . Valerie will also be posting these agendas outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. Please call with any questions / issues. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Back to Top

This process needs to be followed when a Sunshine resident is granting permission for another (other than an emergency responder) to gain entrance into their residence. SEPO Resident Emergency Key Checkout/Checkin Click here for Request Form Click here for Request Process SEPO Resident Emergency Key Checkout/Checkin Process (Aug 25, 2022) - View/Print Checkout Process HERE - SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC, 1957 W. Michigan Drive Harlingen, Tx. 78550 Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys 08-25-2022 At the Owner’s request (handwritten, e-mail or phone call – if at all possible) to the SEPO office, the office is authorized to furnish the Owner’s “Emergency” key(s) to the named recipient. The recipient shall sign the “Resident Emergency Key Checkout/Checkin” form when receiving the key(s). It is the Owner’s responsibility to see that the key(s) is returned to the office in a timely manner. Upon return of the key(s), the form will be completed indicating who the key(s) was turned in to and when. This form will be filed in the Owner’s file in the SEPO office. This procedure shall be followed, with the exception of a key(s) being furnished to an emergency responder. SEPO Board Click here for Request Process SEPO Resident Emergency Key Checkout/Checkin Process (Aug 25, 2022) - View/P rint Form HERE - Click here for Request Form Back to Top

Golf Events (April 2022 thru Sep 2022) Additional Details O'clockers Golf Scramble Ladies Golf (Summer) Mens Golf (Summer) Satuday Golf Scramble ************************* COMPLETE O'clockers Golf Scramble (Year-round) Sent 2022-03-12: O'clockers golf - Due to daylight savings time the O'clockers golf scramble will move to 5:00 on Monday, March 14th. This is a daily golf event that is open to all golfers in the community. We will meet next to the shuffleboard court at 4:45 daily to receive team assignments. This is a fun event. No cost. Hope to see y'all there. Donna O'clockers Golf Scramble Ladies Golf (Summer) ************************* COMPLETE Ladies' Golf (Summer) (Starting Mar 30, 2022) ************************* COMPLETE Men's Golf (Summer) (Starting Apr 19, 2022) Sent 2022-05-26: UPDATE: Men's Golf League - Rescheduled Date - Due to the rainout of the Men's Golf League this past Tuesday (May 24), I have reserved the golf course, via the SEPO Office, for this Fri (May 27) from 8 am to 12 pm as a makeup day. - Rocky Lockwood (by Beth Parrish) Update 202 2-04-19: Men's golf league for the summer - We are down to one tee time effective 04/19/22 thanks, Rocky Mens Golf (Summer) ************************* COMPLETE Saturday Golf Scramble (Year-round) Saturday 9:00 AM Golf Scramble - Saturday 9:00AM Organized Golf Scramble July 30th will be played, however it will be Suspended until September 10th, due to NO Host for the month of August. - Scramble Host Joy Olson Satuday Golf Scramble Back to Top

SEPO Residents Meeting Agendas & Videos (10-2022 thru 03-2023 Winter Season) Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. Residents Mtg Tape Recording (2023-03-14) Residents Mtg Agenda (2023-03-14) (Rev 1) Residents Mtg Video (2023-01-03) Residents Mtg Agenda (2023-01-03) Residents Mtg Video (2022-12-12) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-12-12) Residents Mtg Video (2022-11-14) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-11-14) Residents Mtg Video (2022-10-10) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-10-10) RESIDENTS MEETING TAPE RECORDING from Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 1 PM No file available. It was corrupted Residents Mtg Tape Recording (2023-03-14) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA (Revision 1) Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg Agenda (2023-03-14) (Rev 1) RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO from Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg Video (2023-01-03) Residents Mtg Agenda (2023-01-03) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023 @ 1 PM RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO from Monday, Dec 12, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-12-12) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-12-12) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Dec 12, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-11-14) RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO from Monday, Nov 14, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-11-14) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Nov 14, 2022 @ 1:00 PM RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Oct 10, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-10-10) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-10-10) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Oct 10, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Back to Top

In Memoriam (2016-2020) If a name is underlined click on it to see the Obituary. If a name is BLUE click on it to see a Tribute. 2020 Deceased Andrew Demars - Dec 4 Clarence Eich (Former Resident) - Nov 25 Shirley Koory (Former Resident) - Nov 19 Carol Campbell - Nov 15 Betty Long - Nov 12 Arlene Keller (Former Resident) - Nov 5 Bill Schricker (Former Resident) - Oct 28 Jan Acquard (Former Resident) - Oct 15 JP Fisher (Former Resident) - Sep 23 Agnes (Aggie) Saylor - Jul 31 Lois Humburg - Jul 19 Doug Almond (Former Resident) - Jun 8 Steve Phillips - May 3 Gene Rice (Former Resident) - Apr 6 Ken Just - Apr 4 Bill Bond - Feb 24 Gil Burney - Feb 2 Duane Shriver - Jan 9 2019 Deceased Patricia Bass - Dec 20 Lucille Cathcart (Former Resident) - Nov 22 Carrie Schaubert (Former Resident) Oct 27 Anita Kurtz (Former Resident) - Oct 3 Bill Halbrook (Former Resident) - Oct Charlie Vickers - Aug 24 Dana Thornton - Aug 21 Dorothy Halbrook (Former Resident) - Aug Muriel Rognes (Former Resident) - Jul 30 Konnie Gush - Jun 29 Jerry Bressler - Jun 23 Brett Hamill (Former Resident) - May 31 Everett Kompelien - May 26 Ozzie Rognes (Former Resident) - Mar 27 Wally Anderson - Mar 23 Al Cathcart (Former Resident ) - Mar 4 Tony Trahan - Feb 12 Joe Millsap - Feb 10 Sue Trahan - Feb 2 Lillian Krusemark (Former Resident) - Jan 11 2018 Deceased Linda Huetten (Former Resident) - December 10 Pauline McAdam - November 11 Nancy Weir - November 3 Ginny Mills - October 17 Anita Bridges - September 28 David Bridges - September 10 Enos Hadley - May 26 Merlin Carolus - April 15 Clell Keller (Former Resident) - March 4 Ed Hubert (Former Resident) - February 25 Harold Schaubert (Former Resident) - February 20 John Senska - February 15 Sam Bright - January 19 Tim Heinle (Former Resident) - January 9 Bill Johns - January 8 2017 Deceased Paul Goble (Former Resident) December 27 Jim Nelson - December 7 Stan Santow - December 5 Ruth Adams (Former Resident) - September 14 Marilyn Carolus - September 2 Bob Nordin (Former Resident) July 11 Bob Wetherbee - June 27 Julie Grow (Former Resident) - May 28 Dick Huffman (Former Resident) - March 30 Bill Brooks - March 4 Jerry Clements - February 20 Betty Bischoff (Former Resident) - January 27 Gladys Chase - January 13 Dale Gunnels - January 10 Prenda Cook - (Former Resident) - January 9 2016 Deceased Art Schricker - (Former Resident) - December 22 Elmer Zinges - December 15 Nancy Clements - October 23 Arvil Stinett - October 23 Marylou Haege (Former Resident) - September 2 Bill Reynolds (Former Resident) - August 31 Barbara Parkison - August 30 Ken Olson - August 16 Robert King - June 27 Nick Kroninger - May 7 Harold Keidelbaugh - March 10 Darlene Fisher (Former Resident) - March 7 Ray Penrod - March 5 Steve Carlson - January 9 Back To "In Memoriam" Page Back To Top

2015 Quentin Younglund November 10 Judy Wiemann November 8 Dick Acquard October 11 Rosella Prosnikar (Former Resident) July 22 Dale Carlson July 16 Verna Prevost (Former Resident) July 15 Barbara Williams July 13 Betty Bright June 23 Mit Gilvin June 12 Shan Disman (Former Resident) April 23 Connie Ringgenberg - April 18 Juanita Robinson - April 18 Ben Wood - April 14 Rob Noonan - April 7 Ed Smith (Former Resident) March 30 Madelyn Schauer (Former Resident) - March 28 Mary Jane Goble (Former Resident) - March 24 Jini Drye - (Former Resident) - March 23 John Dezelar - March 22 John Martin - March 16 Eleanor Wood - March 16 Charles Prevost - (Former Resident) - March 13 Vi Hebeisen - (Former Resident) - March 6 Julia Allen - (Former Resident) - January 26 Natalie Schmitz - (Former Resident) - January 23 Elinor Multer - (Former Resident) - January 2