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Library Contact: Reva Allen (985-750-8077) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Location: Inside the Office Building in the middle of the Community Details: The Library is open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters and their guests. Feel free to borrow books whenever you please. Please return the books in the 'book return containers' after you are finished with them. A cash donation box has been placed in the library. It is attached to the book cart. ENJOY Library News Newsletter 2024-03: SEPO LIBRARY UPDATE & AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION This article will update you on developments in the SEPO library during the past year. In addition, I give you a recommendation for an author with whom you might not be familiar but whose works you might enjoy reading. First, thanks very much to the Women’s Club, whose members provided reimbursement for some of the cost of adding purchased books to our collection. In addition, they voted to have a cash donation box placed in the library and arranged for it to be attached to the book cart. We have already received a donation, which has been used to help purchase rolls of tape to be used in the labeling machine. Speaking of the book cart, Vicky Leroy-Krueger , then the Women’s Club President, spearheaded the effort to donate most of our hymnals, which were no longer being used, to a church and move the cart the hymnals were on to the library. John Chajec attached new wheels to the cart, and it’s now where we place books we return or donate to the library. It is working out very well. OK … on to information about additions to the library. I’ll start with general fiction authors, some of whom may have been unknown to you until now. Among others, we have added books by: Isabel Allende:we have 6 books by this award-winning Chilean-American author, who may be the world’s most widely-read Spanish-language author (our books are in English).She has won literary awards in 9 different countries, including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom. Jean M. Auel:we have at least 5 works by this best-selling author of the Earth’s Children series, which is set in prehistoric Europe and explores human activities during this time. Jennifer Chiaverini:we have 14 of the 22 books in her Elm Creek Quilts series.Quilt-lovers: these books are for you! Jan Karon:we have 9 of her 14 Mitford Years books. Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins:we have 14 of the 16 books in their Left Behind series. Liane Moriarty:we have 6 of her 12 novels, including . Lisa See & Amy Tan:both of these women write primarily about Chinese and Chinese-American characters and culture.We have 3 See books and 6 books by Tan, including . We have added quite a few mystery and suspense books. Among the authors who I did not mention in last year’s update are: David Baldacci:we have at least 28 of his 46 suspense & legal thrillers. Steve Berry:we now have 9 of his books, which are action-packed and link real historical events/places (such as WWI/Hitler and the tomb of China’s First Emperor) with modern-day crises. Sophie Hannah:we have 5 of her 12 Zailer & Waterhouse psychological crime fiction novels and 2 of her 5 new Hercule Poirot mysteries.She has been authorized by the Agatha Christie family & estate to continue the Poirot series. Camilla Lackberg:we have 4 books by this award-winning Swedish crime writer, who has been described as “the rock star of Nordic noir.” Stieg Larsson:we have the first three of this Swedish writer’s Millennium books.You may have heard of these books, whose titles start with “The Girl With’ or ‘The Girl Who.” Anne Perry: we have 15 books by this writer of historical detective fiction. We also have added books by, among others:Harlan Coben (have 11 books), Michael Connelly (over 2 dozen books), Clive Cussler (over 2 dozen), Elizabeth George (10/21 Inspector Lynley books), Stephen King (5 books), P. D. James (all the Adam Dalghiesh mysteries), Jack Higgins (13 books), Jonathan Kellerman, Robert Ludlum, Steve Martini, and Perri O’Shaughnessy. For Western fans: We have recently received two anthologies of Western stories: A Century of Great Western Stories (edited by J. Jakes) and Boot Hill (edited by R. Randisi). All of the stories in the latter book are related to Dodge City, and all for one were written for this book. We have 4 of Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire books. I have purchased several books that are included in online lists of best Western novels: Little Big Man (Thomas Berger), The Virginian (Owen Wister), Riders of the Purple Sage (Zane Grey), and True Grit (Charles Portis). We also have added a Western published in 1903: The Log of a Cowboy by Andy Adams. OK, romance lovers, we have not left you out. Lorraine Heath:we have 4 of the 5 books in her Scoundrels of St. James series. Sarah MacLean:we have all of the books in her Scandel & Scoundrels and The Rules of Scoundrels series and most of the books in her Bareknuckle Bastards and Love by Numbers series. Karen Kingsbury:this Christian-centered fiction writer includes romance in her novels.We have all of the books in her Firstborn and Redemption series, 3 of 4 in the Bailey Flanigan series, 2/4 in her Sunrise series, and 3/10 of her Baxter Family series. Beverly Lewis:we have about 8 of her Christian-centered books, which are set in Amish communities. We have added to our collections of books by, among others, Danielle Steel, Norah Roberts/J. D. Robb, Rae Anne Thayne, Kat Martin, and Linda Lael Miller. SEPO residents have added several science fiction and fantasy books this past year. Robert A. Heinlein:we have 5 of his science fiction books. Isaac Asimov:we have 3 books by this biochemistry professor who is one of the best-known 20th-century science fiction writers. Stephanie Meyer:we have 3 of the 5 books in the Twilight series and one of her standalone novels. K. E. Mills:we have all of his Rogue Agent fantasy books. Neal Shusterman:we have 4 of his 6 Unwind Dystology books. We have purchased several used books about World War II and Vietnam that have been listed on “best books” lists: Dereliction of Duty (H.R. McMaster), We Were Soldiers Once … and Young (G. Moore & J.L. Galloway), When Heaven and Earth Changed Places (L.L. Hayship), Countdown 1945 (M. Weiss), Band of Brothers and D-Day (S.E.Ambrose), Ghost Soldiers (H. Sides), and The Monuments Men (R.M. Edsel). We have added several books about golfers and strategies for improving your golf game. We have increased our holdings of poetry books from 2 to over 10. We have made some minor organizational changes in the library. We have added two bins of anthologies (mysteries and romances), which are located in the area with authors whose last names start with L. The poetry books are in magazine holders that have been moved to the shelf above the King/Kingsbury books). Author Recommendation: Alexander McCall Smith If you are looking for an author who writes gentle, thoughtful, compassionate, philosophical, literate, wryly humorous, sometimes whimsical books with a strong sense of place, I recommend Alexander McCall Smith. This African-born Scottish writer (and attorney) “… sees his characters and their world, fully and tenderly. And that makes for a book that is as comforting to sink into as a well-worn armchair” (M. Moss, NY Journal of Books). R. Strauss of publishersweekly.com writes of Smith’s work: ” The drama may be slight, but what pulls the reader in is the good natures of (almost) all the characters and McCall Smith’s uncanny ability to see their world as they do, and to render their worries, pleasures, and musings with charm, grace, and geniality.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. We have 63 of Smith’s books! He has written several series of adult books, as well as standalone novels and many children’s books. I’ll describe three of my favorite of his series. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency:this is his best-known book series.The stories take place in Botswana, where Precious Ramotswa starts the first Botswanan detective agency owned and operated by a woman.She addresses everyday-life problems rather than violent crimes such as murder.If you want to try out this series, the first book has the same name as the series. Isabel Dalhousie series:there stories take place in Edinburgh, Scotland.The lead character edits a philosophy journal and applies her deductive gifts and ethical framework to resolving issues brought to her by others or that she stumbles upon herself.There’s also an interesting and engaging love story.The first book in this series is entitled . 44 Scotland Street series:these books follow the increasingly intertwined lives of several residents of an Edinburgh neighborhood.The first book in the series has the same name as the series. In closing, I hope this update encourages you to explore new acquisitions by authors you have read before and to try out authors who are new to you. Thank you very much for continuing to contribute books to the library, allowing us to refresh our holdings every week. Happy reading to you all!! - Reva Allen Newsletter 2023-03: SEPO LIBRARY UPDATE I am Reva Allen, retired social worker and assistant SEPO librarian. I appreciate Marsha Santow’s allowing me to nurture my compulsive streak by assuming the primary librarian responsibilities for the past 9 months. This article will provide an update about modifications made in the library over the past year. By last May, we had accumulated so many books in the library that books were standing 2-3 deep on some shelves. We decided to eliminate hidden rows of books. Over the summer, I removed an estimated 800 books from the library, donating them to the public library, Books ‘n Things, and thrift stores. I purchased over 300 used books, adding to our holdings of selected authors. The following lists summarize some of the additions to the library. For mystery lovers (like me), we now have: all of Sue Grafton’s Kimsey Milhone mystery novels (A through Y). all 29 of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum mysteries and many of her Fox & O’Hare books. an additional shelf of James Patterson mysteries, including almost all of the Alex Cross and Women’s Murder Club books. almost 2 dozen of Lilian Braun’s Cat Who mysteries. about 4 dozen mysteries each by J. A Jance and Iris Johansen. about 2 dozen mysteries each by Sandra Brown, Catherine Coulter, and Joanne Fluke. additional mysteries by Tony Hillerman, Agatha Christie, P. D. James, Hannah Dennison, Dean Koontz, Sara Paretsky, John Grisham, Stuart Woods, Ruth Rendell, Martha Grimes, Brad Thor, Dorothy Sayers, and others. For Western fans, we have added books by Louis L’Amour, Larry McMurtry, Cormac McCarthy, William W. Johnstone, A. B. Guthrie Jr, Zane Grey, Alan LeMay, Richard Dillon, Ron Hansen, Charles Portis, Oakley Hall, and Paulette Jiles. We have added golf-related fiction titles by Steven Pressfield and Pete Dexter, as well as a few non-fiction books aimed at helping golfers improve their skills. We have beefed up our collection of classics, including books by Arthur Conan Doyle (complete Sherlock Holmes series), Jane Austen, Charlotte and Emily Bronte, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, and Mark Twain. We also have added some modern fantasy and science fiction books, several versions of the Bible, and a hymnal. We have done a little reorganization in the library area, as well. The former History section is now the Non-Fiction section. We have added to the many history books titles dealing with topics such as self-help and mental health, physical health, and golf instruction. We have moved the DVDs to the magazine cabinet. We have small plastic bins holding mystery anthologies and small devotional books and plastic magazine holders for Spanish language instructional books and poetry books (just one so far … more to come). We can tell by the full book-return containers that many of you make use of the library, and we are glad you do so. We encourage those of you who have not perused our shelves filled with thousands of books to drop by and see if there are books there that you might enjoy. And feel free to let Marsha and me know what you like about the changes we have made and any suggestions you have for future additions to the stacks. - Reva Allen Back to Top

Women's Club Meeting Minutes (2019-2020 Winter Season 2020-01-17 (Approved) 2019-12-20 (Approved) 2020-02-21 (Approved) 2019-11-15 (Approved w/Corrections) 2019-10-11 (Approved) 2020-02-21 (Approved) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting February 21, 2020 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Eileen Anderson. John Chajec, SEPO Board President addressed the group, thanking them for the support they provide the SEPO Board. He discussed efforts to cut costs and maintain the pool, and answered questions regarding golf course usage by those outside the Sunshine community. Susanne Ulrich led us in prayer. OFFICERS REPORTS Vice President Janis McFee stated she had sent out 2 get well cards and 2 sympathy cards. Minutes of the January 17, 2020 meeting was read by Glenda Wetherbee in the absence of Linda Almond Secretary. Minutes will stand approved as read. Treasurer Cathy Richmond presented the treasurers report of Income of $4821.36, and Expenses of $4022.85. Leaving a balance of $25,855.66. Report will be filed for audit. NEW RESIDENTS New residents present at today’s meeting were: Robin Fleiner, and Terry Mensing COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs reported on the Neighborhood Watch Activities. Areas of concern: Front gate code – Should it be changed and how frequently? Keypad entry at the Card and Exercise Rooms - Who should have and how often changed? Vender Patrol - currently disbanded Review of classes available and volunteer opportunities that are available. Vickie Jones thanked the attendees for all the help they had provided this year and reported on the past and upcoming activities. a. Remember When - Share Nelson reported will be this Saturday with tickets still available. b. You, Me and Alexa will be March 7, Lassey Dahlstorm C. Shrimp Boil - We now have a chairman. d. Sue Swidryk, Activity Director for next season, will be holding a meeting soon to work on ideas and dates. Beth Parrish - Media Communications: Communications Guidelines are being developed When setting up activity displays please send pictures to Beth. Send any Resident directory changes to Beth Any changes in Committee Guidelines should be forwarded to Beth. Pam Lacey reported the Super Bowl Party was a success with great food and over 70 people in attendance. OLD BUSINESS Carolyn Clements has purchased 70 patches for next seasons Veterans’ Day Event. We still need a chair for this event. Deb Robins and Sue Swidryk reported that the directory is ready and will be sent to the printer by Monday. Books will be ready by the end of March for distributing. The Directory will be full of pictures of events and around the community. We need a volunteer to take over the Historian position. Mary Dronen described the position responsibilities as taking pictures of events and writing a brief description of the event. President Eileen Anderson thanked the group for all their support and for the opportunity to serve on the Board. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Share Nelson read the duties of each office and presented flowers of each office. President - Janis McFee Vice President - Marian Young Secretary - Glenda Wetherbee Treasure - Diane Tewell New Board Members began their duties. NEW BUSINESS Linda Jones reported the purchase of a Hot Water Kettle Mari Tennant described the new Honor Wall representing those in our community who have served in the Military, as Police, Fire fighters and EMS. Lenore Combs made the motion to support the Honor Wall project by donating $500. Sally Hardy seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Motion Carried. Lenore Combs made the motion that we give $1,100 to Neighborhood Watch to help with the recent expenses of new batteries for the AED of $28.00 and batteries for the Neighborhood Watch golf cart of $1,000 and new light for $82. A total of $1,100.00. Eileen Anderson seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Cathy Richmond called for the vote. Motion carried. Jean Eich reported that on March 1 at 4:30 p.m. we will have a Potluck Dinner to thank the musicians who we have enjoyed every Sunday evening. Dale Hopfner made a suggestion that we look into good quality flooring for our kitchen. Heidi Dill reported that Crafty Creation will soon be having their final day of the season in March. She is contemplating whether to continue with the classes. She would appreciate any input. Winner of the gift for wearing her name tag was Judy Boyachek. Jean Eich made the motion that the meeting adjourn. Kathy Chajec seconded. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenda Wetherbee, Secretary Back to Top 2020-01-17 (Approved) ****************************************************************************** Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting January 17, 2020 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice President Janis McFee. John Chajec, SEPO Board President, stated he will start trying to attend the Women’s Club meetings for the purpose of hearing issues identified by the members. Two comments were presented to him: 1) the signage for the trees in the dog park are being damaged and, 2) reflective clothing or flashlights need to be used for the evening/night walkers. He announced that Valerie is off for 3 working days and Marion Young will be filling in at the office. The SEPO Board is working on the budget; one component will be evaluating current wages for SEPO employees. Nancy Luellen led us in prayer. Lenore Combs asked that a prayer be said for a local military member recently killed in combat. OFFICERS REPORTS Vice President Janis McFee stated that 2 get well, 4 sympathy and 1 thinking of you cards have been sent since the December 2019 meeting. The minutes of the December 20, 2019 meeting were read by Secretary Linda Almond. The minutes will stand approved as read. Vice president Janis McFee presented the treasurer report as submitted by Cathy Richmond. Total Income of $344.73, Total Expenses of $416.53 and the bank balance is $25057.15. The report will be filed for audit. New Residents New residents present at today’s meeting were: Genie Newsome, Deloris Pearcy, and Tracy Wagner COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs reported on the Neighborhood Watch activities. She announced the following: “Finger Lickin Chicken” was a big success. The code for the front gate has not been changed, to date. New lights and new batteries have been installed on the Neighborhood Watch golf cart. The January 20th Neighborhood Watch meeting is canceled due to the Winter Texan celebration being held on that date at the Harlingen Convention Center. Garage sales are being held on January 17 and 18th; anyone wishing to do a random patrol are encouraged to wear the Orange vests. Ambulances do periodic drive throughs to familiarize the drivers with the streets. Vickie Jones reported on the past and upcoming activities: New Homeowners party on January 13 was a great success; Marion Young reported there were 36 new homeowners present and thanked all members who volunteered to organize the event. The profit from this event was $735.68 A Valentine dance will be on February 14, 2020; the meal will consist of pizza, a salad bar and dessert. The cost will probably be $10.00; more information will forthcoming. The scheduled shrimp boil is still in need of a chairperson to head up the committee. Pam Lacy and Eileen Anderson will co-chair the Super Bowl Party on February 2nd. Share Nelson announced a “Back When” party will be February 22, 2020. More information will be announced in the near future. The new Activities Director, Sue Swidryk will be announcing a date and time for a planning meeting for developing the 2020-2021 activities. There was no report on Media Communications (Beth Parrish) or You, Me and Alexa (Lassey Dahlstorm) Deb Robins and Sue Swidryk are beginning work on the photo directory; there may be an option for a paper directory as well as a web-based/digital directory. Marion Young reported 89 residents attended the Christmas dinner; the profit from this event was $284.73 Deb Robins reported the media / tv instructions for the equipment in Retzlaff Hall has been developed, is laminated and they are posted on the wall by the tv. Cathy Chajec announced the Woodworkers spaghetti dinner will be January 21 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. For the individuals who have signed up to furnish dessert they should have them at the hall by 2 p.m. on the 21st. Old Business For new homeowner orientation materials, the new Executive Board will pick up this project once the installation of the new officers has taken place. New Business Mary Dronen announced her resignation as Historian and requested someone to step up to fill the position. Also, she is co-chair of the Memorial Luncheon committee and is also resigning from that position. Lenore Combs suggested a committee be formed to fulfill the needs of these two positions. No action was taken. Deb Robins suggested a telephone be placed by the pool to be used for any emergency situation (use of AED, etc). This item will be placed in the SEPO Board suggestion box. A gift was given to the individual randomly selected for wearing her name tag (Linda Jones). There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Val Hertel and seconded by Lorraine Lewis. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Almond, Secretary Addendum: Following the meeting Lorraine Lewis volunteered to take Mary Dronen’s place on the Memorial Lunch Commmittee. 2019-12-20 (Approved) Back to Top ****************************************************************************** Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting December 20, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice President Janis McFee. Lois Humburg led us in prayer. OFFICERS REPORTS Cathy Richmond, reported for Janis McFee, that 2 get well cards and 2 sympathy cards have been sent since the November 2019 meeting. The minutes of the November 15, 2019 meeting were read by Secretary Linda Almond. The following corrections were made: The video being prepared is titled You, Me and Alexa; the photo directory will be digital/web based versus paper; and, the danglers for the Crafty Creations project will be available for $10.00. The minutes will stand approved as corrected. Cathy Richmond presented the treasurer’s report stating Total Income as $1253.66, Total Expenses of $1132.39 and the bank balance is $24,828.95. The report will be filed for audit. New Residents New residents present at today’s meeting are: Barbara Young and; Donna Magyar COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs reported on the Neighborhood Watch activities; the next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be January 20th at 3:00 p.m. She announced the following: Two (2) residents have completed 40 hours of study from the Citizens’ Police Academy. There may be a change in the code for the front gate; further information will be forthcoming. Vendors and contractors are required to get an orange card from the office if their company name is not displayed on their vehicle(s). In addition to safety patrols, include vendor patrols as part of that function. Reminder that the AED is located by the swimming pool. On January 10, 2020 the “Finger Lickin’ Chicken” will be prepared; this is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch; the cost is $10.00. The health history forms are available and should be placed in the red envelopes. The Winter Texan Appreciation Day will be held at the Harlingen Convention Center versus Casa de Amistad on January 20, 2020. The town of Combes wishes to involve our community more and more in their events such as National Night Out, Christmas Parade, etc. Upcoming activities: Marian Young announced the Christmas potluck is on December 25th; social time starts at 1:00 p.m. followed by the meal at 1:30 p.m. The New Homeowners Party will be January 13, 2020. The event is chaired by Denise Utterback and Carolyn Anderson. Social hour will be at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by music with a DJ and a hat parade. The cost will be $10.00 per person. It was announced that the free will offering for Dr. Leibert’s HOPE performance netted $400.00 Beth Parish announced the Sunshine Web site has been updated as of December 19th. She also said the deadline for the next newsletter will be December 26th. Sherri Gardner and Mecca Henry presented the findings from their research on the purchase of a new stove for the kitchen. The approximate cost would be $10,000 which includes a required new breaker box. Discussion ensued relative to the need to change from the current stove. Carolyn Anderson made a motion, seconded by Lassey Dahlstrom to not purchase a new stove. The motion carried. Sherri offered to provide instruction on safe and correct usage of the stove to anyone and particularly chairpersons of events which required its use. Cathy Chajec sent an email reporting on the Thanksgiving Dinner. 120 people attended and positive feedback was received from the attendees. This activity raised $336.68. Cathy also stated the Woodworkers spaghetti dinner is scheduled for January 21, 2020; tickets will go on sale on January 6th. Marian Young reported on the Craft/Bake Sale. The number of donations was down compared to previous years and indicated there may need to be consideration of a different date next year. The amount of money raised from this event was $1198.10. Lassey Dahlstrom stated the You, Me and Alexa program on March 7th will consist of 2 parts. Part one will be singing, dancing, magic, etc.; Part two will be the video of Sunshine activities. Janis McFee announced she will be taking photos for this program between 10 and 11 a.m. on December 21 on the streets between Minnesota and Michigan. Carolyn Anderson presented the Nominating Committee report. The nominees are Marian Young for Vice President (4 year commitment), Treasurer, Diane Tewell (2 year commitment) and Secretary, Glenda Weatherbee (2 year commitment). There were no nominations from the floor nor was there any opposition to the named nominees. The nominees were voted in by acclamation. Old Business Deb Robbins was not present to discuss the development of instructions for the media / TVs in Retzlaff Hall. Lorraine Lewis was thanked for requesting the SEPO Board purchase additional microphones; they approved the purchase but as of this date they have not yet arrived. Beth Parrish indicated the committee working on the photo directory project, with her guidance as needed, will develop the guidelines for the digital/web based directory. New Business There is a need to evaluate and update the Newcomer Orientation information. This will be discussed by the Women’s Club Executive Committee to determine further action. A gift was given to the individual randomly selected for wearing her name tag (Sue Ann Crapsey). There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Almond, Secretary 2019-11-15 (Approved w/Corrections) Back to Top ****************************************************************************** Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting November 15, 2019 ( NOTE: The Nov 2019 minutes were approved with corrections at the Dec 20, 2019 meeting. The corrections are stated in the Dec 20, 2019 minutes above.) The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by President Eileen Anderson. Terry DeBackere led us in prayer. OFFICERS REPORTS Cathy Richmond, Acting Vice President, reported 2 get well cards, 1 sympathy card and 1 thinking of you card have been sent since the October 2019 meeting. The minutes of the October 11, 2019 meeting were read by Secretary Linda Almond. The minutes will stand approved as read. Cathy Richmond presented the treasurer’s report stating Total Income as $998.55, Total Expenses of $594.28 and the bank balance is $24,707.68. The report will be filed for audit. (Report attached) New Residents New residents present at today’s meeting are: Janet Peterson and Sharon Ridlon COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs reported on the Neighborhood Watch activities ; the next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be November 18th at 3:00 p.m. She announced the following: A program on “Stop the Bleed” and a review of use of the AED will be presented at that meeting. The Golf Cart Parade, in conjunction with Encore RV park, will be on December 7, 2019. Details will be forthcoming. Vendors and contractors are required to get an orange card from the office if their company name is not displayed on their vehicle(s). Since the June flood many workers and contractors have been used to complete repairs; if you are satisfied / happy with their work have their name added to the Mr. Fixit list. On January 10, 2020 the “Finger Licking Chicken” will be prepared; details will be forthcoming. The Police Department is encouraging everyone to complete their Personal Inventory list. The Winter Texan Appreciation Day will be held at Casa de Amistad on January 20, 2020 Vickie Jones, Activities Director , reported on the following: Thanked the committee members for the Octoberfest party; this activity made $980.00 for the Women’s Club. She announced that Dr. Leibert’s group will present a program/music in Retzlaff Hall on December 16, 2019 at 7 p.m. She encouraged members to sign up for the upcoming activities which are posted in the library. Cathy Chajec announced that the signup sheet for Thanksgiving Dinner is posted in the library; follow the instructions for using the virtual tickets. The committee will meet after completion of today’s Women’s Club meeting. No one was present from the committee evaluating the pros and cons of the current kitchen stove versus purchase of a new one. Lassey Dahlstrom was not present to report on the progress of the video presentation, You, Me, and Alexis. Old Business Terry DeBackere and Sue Swidryk volunteered to work on the Photo Directory. Beth Parrish indicated once the project is complete, she will post it on the SSCE website. Beth also reminded the members that she has sent an email requesting email addresses for several residents and asked for anyone to help getting that information back to her. New Business Members of the Nominating Committee were announced by President Anderson; they are Carolyn Anderson, Pam Lacy and Denise Utterback. Concern was expressed regarding a lack of microphones for use during meetings. Motion was made and voted upon and passed by majority vote that the SEPO Board be contacted regarding purchasing additional microphones. Lorraine Lewis volunteered to contact a Board member for this request. Lorraine Lewis announced that for Friday November 29, 2019 bell ringers are needed for Salvation Army donations at Walmart; a signup sheet was circulated to the members present. President Anderson received a request from the SEPO board to purchase four (4) sets of shuffleboard equipment (cues and discs); with a 10 percent discount the cost of 4 sets would be $600.00. A motion was made to donate $100.00 towards the purchase of this equipment; the motion failed to pass. A second motion was made, seconded and approved by a majority vote that the Women’s Club donate $600.00 towards the purchase of said equipment. Per Marion Young, this activity will be every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. It was stated that detailed instructions are needed for operation of the media system in Retzlaff Hall. President Anderson will contact Wade Prater to see if he would be willing to develop these instructions. Terry DeBackere announced the Craft / Bake Sale will be December 7, 2019 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.in Retzlaff Hall. The baked items are due the evening of December 6, 2019 and they should be wrapped and labeled. Heidi Dill announced the next Crafty Creations will be December 4, 2019; members must pre-register in order to participate; the cost is $50.00. Jean Eich announced that a signup sheet for serving ice cream at 7:00 p.m. for Sunday night music is posted in the library; the Eich’s will continue to purchase the ice cream. Jean Burgoine said a new boom box that uses CD-R writable discs is needed for the swimming pool exercise activity. If anyone knows where one can be purchased or if someone would like to donate one, please contact her or Cathy Chajec. A gift was given to the individual randomly selected for wearing her name tag (Bev McIntosh). There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 am. Respectfully submitted, Linda Almond, Secretary 2019-10-11 (Approved) Back to Top ******************************************************************************** Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting October 11, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by President Eileen Anderson. Nancy Luellen led us in prayer. OFFICERS REPORTS Cathy Richmond was acting Vice President over the summer and sent out 27 cards since March. The minutes of the March 15, 2019 meeting were read by Vickie Jones. The minutes will stand approved as read. Cathy Richmond presenting the treasurer’s report stating Total Income as $150.00, Total Expenses of $2001.99 and the balance is $24,303.41. The report will be filed for audit. NEW RESIDENTS There were five new residents present at todays meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs invited the Sunshine community to participate in a teaching event lead by the Harlingen Fire Department. The event will take place on Monday, October 21 at 3 pm. She also announced the following: Neighborhood Watch is continuing and Linda Jones is the contact person for scheduling. Vendors and contractors must report to the Office for orange cards, to confirm they are doing work for a resident in our community. Red Envelopes are the new way to keep your history current for you and your pet. Save the date: Saturday, December 7, Golf Cart Parade. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Saturday: October 26 starting at 9 am. The Combes PD needs a few volunteers to help with the event. Vickie Jones reported that there are many activities that still need co-chairs and volunteers. So please talk to your friends and sign up for an event. The Goofy Golf scheduled for November will be cancelled for this season because the co-chairs will not be here until after Christmas. Eileen Anderson and Vickie Jones will be in charge of the Oktoberfest party on October 30. Lassey Dahlstrom reported that the video presentation “You, Me and Alexa” is in the works and will hopefully be completed soon. OLD BUSINESS Photo Directory, no one volunteered to take this on. We needed to vote on an updated amendment to the WC Bylaws for Article V, Section 4, regarding an annual audit of the treasurer’s books. The proposed amendment would read: …official audit to be conducted on March 1st of each year and in the event the treasure changes, at the time the books are transferred to the new treasure. A motion was made and voted upon and passed by majority vote. NEW BUSINESS Bonnie Fransene, President of the Women’s Golf stated that league play would start November 6. The fee is $25.00 for the year. The women play every Wednesday morning at 9 am. There is no sign up, you just need to show up at 8:30 by the office and teams will be assigned. SEPO Informational Meetings – there was discussion as to how we felt about the change in the informational meetings not being open to all the residents. A vote was taken that a letter should be written to the SEPO Board encouraging them to have open informational meetings, so we keep the lines of communication flowing between the board and the residents. A gift was given to the individual randomly selected for wearing her nametag (Jan Baethke). There being no further business a motion was made to adjourn and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 am. Respectfully submitted, Vickie Jones, Acting Secretary Back to Top

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in Feb 2019. Sent 02-28-2019: Men's Golf Tournament - Due to the impending nasty weather on next Monday and Tuesday ( 3/4 & 3/5), the Men's Golf Tournament Will be postponed until the following Monday and Tuesday (3/11 & 3/12). The regular Tuesday Men's Golf will be available for those hearty souls that wish to play on March 5th. Mark Owen Sent 02-28-2019: 2020 Rental Needed - Residents, we have sold our home here but would like to rent a place for the months of Feb & March next year. Please call us at 713-239-1327 if you have anything available. Thanks, Linda & Russell Abernethy Sent 02-28-2019: ELECTION RESULTS - OFFICIAL COUNT - Ballots cast: 266 Covenants proposals: Annual Assessment Change: 85, failed Golf Course Fence : 175, failed C.A.R.E. : 55, failed Gate proposal: 81, failed Directors: Jerry Utterback, 140, elected Mark Owen, 134, elected Frank Tewell, 134, elected Larry Keller, 115 Grace Clark, 85 Tiffany Prater, 68 Marian Young, 62 Roy Robbins. 59 John Chajec (Board Secretary) Sent 02-28-2019: St. Pat's Day Party - Mark Your Calendar! You are all invited to attend the St. Pat's Day Celebration on Sunday, March 17. Be sure to have your Green on. The fun starts at 4 PM in the Pavilion. Please bring finger food to share with your friends and neighbors. Liquid refreshment will be provided (until the well runs dry!). Hope to see you there. Derek McFee Sent 02-27-2019: LOST CAT HAS COME HOME - WHEW - Bosley came walking up our driveway looking like he just woke up from a nap. Only he knows where he was! Thanks to everyone who was out there looking with us. Mike and Nancy Garrett ____________________________________________________________________________ Sent 02-27 -2019: LOST CAT IN SUNSHINE - LOST CAT, Mike and Nancy Garrett, gray cat got out of house, please keep an eye out for him, no collar, gray thin old cat. His name is Bosley. Thank you....816-797-4937 Sent 02-27-2019: W. Montana Road Closure - On Thursday, February 28th, the City of Harlingen will have W. Montana Ave. closed for the entire day for construction at 2016 W. Montana. Ave. This will prohibit thru traffic on W. Montana Ave. The city has assured us that the work will be completed in one day. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Larry & Lehua Keller Sent 02-26-2019: 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 Sent 02-26-2019: SEPO Mar 2019 Newsletter - This Newsletter can be found on the Web site here . Sent 02-26-2019: BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP - As announced last evening, our next meeting will be Monday night March 11th, NOT NEXT WEEK Mar 4th. I will post notices and e-mail regarding the meeting on March 11th. QUESTIONS CALL Warren 314 719 6532 Sent 02-26-2019: In Memoriam pages on Web site - Today I finally got around to 'starting' the "In Memoriam" section of the Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/in-memoriam ). It's taking longer than I had anticipated so I'm calling it quits for tonight. I do have the years 2017 to 2019 out there and plan to add names back to 2009 as was listed on the previous Web site that Stan Nelson had maintained. If you see anyone missing or anything else that might need corrected, please let me know. Beth Parrish Sent 02-26-2019: Names of Deceased - Please make a note everyone of the fact that Valerie in the office will be keeping the names of all residents or former residents that we lose during the year. So if you know of anyone who dies, please notify Valerie. Thank You Dick Shelton SEPO Board President Sent 02-25-2019: CORRECTION: Crafty Creations Class Signup on Web Site - Hi - This is Beth. In my haste to help Heidi get her reminder e-mail out, I inadvertently had a typo in the Web site address where the details are listed. It should have been (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/special-acty-details ). Scroll down the page to view the details. You know what they say "haste makes waste". Sorry about that. Beth Parrish Sent 02-25-2019: REMINDER: Crafty Creations Class Signup - Just a reminder that signup for the Crafty Creations Class started this morning at 9 AM in the Library. All the info you need to make your craft choice is posted there and on the Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/special-acty-details ). Sign up early as class size is limited. We're going to have LOTS OF FUN !! -Heidi Dill :0] Sent 02-25-2019: March Newsletter Deadline - Residents, it's that time again to get your items to me for the March Newsletter. Please have them to me by the 26th at seponewsletter@gmail.com . Once I have received your articles I will send a message back to you so that you know that I have in fact gotten it. This will be the last issue for this season. Thanks, Linda Abernethy, Editor Sent 02-24-2019: Men's Golf Tournament - The Men's Golf Tournament is Monday and Tuesday, March 4th and 5th. There is a sign up sheet on the Men's Golf bulletin board. If you are planning to play in the tournament, please place a check mark beside your name by the end of the day on Friday, March 1st. Mark Owen President Men's Golf Sent 02-24-2019: GUYS and DOLLS GOLF TOURNAMENT - GET READY -- on Friday and Saturday March 22nd and 23rd there will be a GUYS and DOLLS golf tournament. Teams will be made up of -- guess -- yes, one male and one female. Play will follow typical scramble format, although rules will be published to avoid any confusion. Three sign-up sheets for golfers will be posted in the lounge on March 5th. One, for a Guy and a Doll (a team) who already know they will play as a team, and fees will be tendered. (cash) Another, for an unmatched GUY. And, a third, for an unmatched DOLL. These last two lists will include space for phone numbers so that teams can be arranged by the individuals. Fees will not be paid until a team is established and the main list is signed, and names scratched from the individual lists. Dinner and awards for CTP and score will take place on Saturday, early evening. The food served, (pre-plated buffet style) will be provided by Dave's BBQ on Commerce street. The $20 golf fee includes the dinner. Residents who wish to come for the ‘dinner only’ are certainly welcome for a cost of $11. This is what we know so far. Keep your eyes on the Bulletin Boards in the Library and other Community News sources for further details. (Questions? Gus Elliott 618-377-2813) Sent 02-24-2019: CORRECTION: Craft Creations Club (Class Info) - Hi All - When helping Heidi send out her info earlier about the Crafty Creations Club first class I goofed on the first class DAY. It is: • First Class: Monday, March 18 from 1-3 PM AND • Second Class: Friday, March 29 from 10 AM to Noon I have also corrected the Web site pages referred to in the previous e-mail - see below for those links . Heidi currently has the info on the easel in the Library with the signup beginning at 9 AM on Monday, Feb 25. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. She hopes for a great turnout for this new venture. Please come out and support her. Beth Parrish Sent 02-23-2019: Casino Night Tickets for Sale - 2 tickets to tonight’s Casino Night event for sale. Call Lehua at 615-260-0426 Sent 02-23-2019: Craft Creations Club (Class Info) - Hello Sunshine Peeps!! I’m starting a new club in our Estates, called Crafty Creations! It’s for all those interested in maybe learning something new, or for those who just need to get your “craft fix”!! There will be two classes to create your first Craft - First Class: Monday, March18 from 1-3 PM Second Class: Friday, March 29 from 10 AM to Noon Our first project will be a Clay Pot Lighthouse. Since our e-mail system can't forward attachments it is posted on the Web site under UPCOMING EVENTS (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/special-acty-details ) and under Amenities (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/amenities ). The picture is of the large model of the Lighthouse. You will choose the size you wish to create. The poster containing additional information i.e. signup, costs etc. is also displayed. Sorry, each class is limited to the first 25 people who are registered and paid (cash only). If you do not pay immediately when signing up the next person on the list takes your spot. Registration opens at 9 AM on Monday, Feb 25 in the Library. Hope you will join us!!! -Heidi Dill :0] Sent 02-22-2019: 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 Sent 02-22-2019: Big Can Collection for Loaves & Fishes - Can we build a pyramid of cans in the Library? Loaves & Fishes gratefully welcomes our donations of gallon size cans of fruit & vegetables. Please bring your cans to the Library February 25th – March 22nd. Thank you in advance for your generous donation. Lorraine Lewis & Eileen Anderson Sent 02-22-2019: 2-Page Activity Sheet - You wouldn't think that the Sunshine 2018-2019 winter season 2-page Activities List would be volatile at this point in the season would you? But, OH CONTRAR, it is changing daily. So Valerie and I have been making updates and we believe we have finalized everything we have been informed about. She will have copies available in the office soon if you absolutely need a printed copy. I have posted the updated 2-page document on the Web site. You can find it on the Activities Overview page (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/activities ). Scroll down to the “Daily / Weekly / Monthly Activities & Meetings Overview” section and click on the Activities File. If you DON'T see the Quilt Show and you DO see the Craft Creations Classes & the Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament, you have the correct list. Watch for more info soon concerning these new activities. The 'key' has also been updated so you know where the various activities are taking place. This is hot off the press, so throw away any previous lists you may have accumulated over the season as they are now defunct (spelling?). Thanks Beth Parrish and Valerie Basaldua S ent 02-21-2019: Ticket sold - The one casino night ticket I had is sold, sorry. -heidi dill 😁 Sent 02-21-2019: One casino ticket - I have one casino night ticket available if someone would like to buy it. Text me at 307-272-2440 -heidi dill 😁 Sent 02-20-2019: House SOLD - Russell & Linda Abernethy at 4324 N Missouri St. have sold their property to a couple that are current renters here. Linda Abernethy Sent 02-20-2019: Casino night tickets Sold - My two tickets for the Casino Night event have been sold. Thank you for your interest. Hollie Pickett Sent 02-20-2019: Birding and Nature Field Trip - Just a reminder: The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club has invited everyone on a field trip/picnic. Our destination is Estero Llano Grande State Park. There is no charge from Sunshine, but the park has a $5 entry fee per person. They, also, rent binoculars for $3 if you forget yours. Our seasoned club members will be there to lead groups on short or longer walks. This is a wildlife area, so sturdy shoes are recommended (no sandals). We will leave from the library at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25. Carpooling is encouraged. Please, bring your own lunch, drink, binoculars, perhaps a lawn chair as seating is limited at the park. A sign up sheet is in the library. You're welcome to come even if you forget to sign up. Jean Burgoine Sent 02-20-2019: Casino Night Tickets for Sale - We are unable to attend Casino Night on Saturday, and are selling our tickets. Please call Hollie at 6082932348 if you need tickets for this event. Hollie Pickett Sent 02-20-2019: SEPO BOARD ASSIGNMENTS 2019 - Dick Shelton, President Lyn Swonger, 1st Vice President Frank Tewell, 2nd Vice president Mark Owen, Treasurer John Chajec, Secretary Frank Tewell: Director of Common Area 1 Offices & Lounge Pavillion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sun Burst Bldg Clint Wunderlich: 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 From SEPO Board (2019-2020) Sent 02-19-2019: Bible Study/Movie Group - On Monday Feb 25th at 6;00 p.m. in Retzlaf Hall we will be showing two selections from ------ " The Living Christ " Movie series:- The Beginning of the Life of Jesus:- and, Escape to Egypt Questions, call Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 Sent 02-19-2019: Joe Millsap Memorial - Just a reminder, the memorial for Joe Millsap will be held at 11 A.M tomorrow, Wednesday, February 20th, in Retzlaff Hall. Karen Baase and Mary Dronen Memorial Luncheon Committee Co-Chairs Sent 02-18-2019: Board Meeting Minutes from January 7, 2019 - The Jan 7, 2019 SEPO Board Meeting Minutes can be found here . Sent 02-18-2019: 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 Sent 02-18-2019: Casino Dealers Reminder - 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 Sent 02-17-2019: 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 Sent 02-17-2019: Saturday Garage Sale - Dear Friends, Great turn out for yesterday. Hope you sold all your treasures - and bought some. Apologies for those who may not have made the proposed pick-up from the local Church. I received notice they had to come earlier than expected. I rode around Sunshine a little after 12n trying to give notice but may have missed some of you. On the other hand, many folks had sold out and had their stuff at curb side. We picked up all that was out about 1:15 pm. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 02-16-2019: 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 Sent 02-16-2019: Lost GPS - A friend played in the Ladies Invitational this past Wednesday. Contacted me last evening stating she had lost her Golf gps here on the course. It's a small black golf gps. Stated she thought it was a Bushnell. If anyone finds it, please leave it at the office. Thanks Judi Cripple Sent 02-16-2019: There will be a Memorial Service for Joe Millsap on Wednesday, February 20th at 11 A.M., in Retzlaff Hall. Karen Baase and Mary Dronen Memorial Luncheon Committee Co-chairs Sent 02-15-2019: Dear Friends - THE NEW CODE IS NOT IN OPERATION. Please use the current code as it is. We shall defer the new code until further notice. Humble apologies mucho. Reminder - Neighborhood Watch meeting this Monday 3pm 18 February 2019 in Retzlaffl Hall Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 02-15-2019: Garage Sale Ad - I am joining Lenore and John Combs with my own sale items in their garage at 4137 N Minnesota on Saturday, February 16th. After many years, I am trying to thin out our collection. I am selling my Raleigh multi speed bike which was used very little and is in great condition, a tandem bike (built for two), two Skill Stop Machines with custom table and many small items. Saturday, 8 a.m. To 3 p.m. Share Nelson 309 269 0686 Sent 02-15-2019: Casino tickets for Sale - Carol Holman has 2 tickets for sale for casino night 816 520 9107. Sent 02-14-2019: Major Sunshine Web site Update - Today I have made what I consider a 'major update' to the Sunshine Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) which I hope will please many of you. Now, after you have obtained the "Resident's Only" Password you simply come back to the Web site and go to the "Password Required" Tab which is under the "Residents Only" tab. After you enter the Password one time, you will have access to all of the Resident Only information from that page. Questions - Comments - Issues: Please contact - Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 02-14-2019: STAINED GLASS CANCELED - Stained glass is canceled this Thursday, Valentines Day, because I have a date. See you next week. Cathy Chajec Sent 02-13-2019: Lost Keys Turned in Golf cart and mail key were tuned in this morning found at #4. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 02-13-2019: Casino Night Tickets for Sell by Praters - We purchased 2 Casino Tickets @ $20 apiece that we are not going to be able to use. If anyone is interested please contact us at 956-264-0355. At this time we would prefer to sell both of them at the same time. Thanks for your consideration. Tiffany and Wade Prater Sent 02-13-2019: House for Sale (Hoffman) - We have decided to sell our home and move up north to be closer to our children. Our home is at 1904 W Iowa Ave. Please contact us at 405-627-9508 for more information. Curtis and Naomi Hoffman Sent 02-12-2019: BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP - On Monday Feb 18th at 6:00 p.m. we will be showing a presentation of:-- "HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD" by Louis Giglio. What holds us together ?? This presentation could be of interest to the bible study group studying Psalms. Questions:-- Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 Sent 02-12-2019: Women’s Club Meeting - The February Women’s Club meeting is this Friday, the 15th at 9:00 am. Coffee and “sweets” provided. Remember to wear your name tag. Linda Almond, Secretary. Sent 02-12--2019: A Special Thanks - A special Thanks to the team of Volunteers who came out this dark overcast morning and made short work of removing the badly rotten, dead Cottonwood tree. It's always dicey taking down a rotted tree but with enough experienced hands, it worked out well. It was down and cleaned up in half an hour. The resident Rat will now have to find a new home. Again - Thanks to the Volunteers for a Job Well Done. Pat Harvey - Birding & Nature Club VP Sent 02-12--2019: Minnesota Get together - Minnesota residents residing in Sunshine Estates are invited to attend the annual Minnesota Get Together at the Golden Corral Thursday February 28th @ 1:30 PM. The event will include a dinner at a cost of $11.00 each. Meal tickets can be purchased from Duane and Mary Eich at 4316 N. Minnesota St. Telephone # 651-341-5004. Sent 02-10-19: Volunteers needed - Next Tuesday morning (2/12/19) at about 9:00 the Birding & Nature club will be taking down a mostly dead Cottonwood tree near the Gazebo. It'll be 60 degrees with a nice north wind to help us. We've got the saws, tractor and trailer lined up but we need volunteers to help with the project. All you need to bring is yourself and probably a pair of gloves. We look forward to seeing you there and Thank You. Pat Harvey Birding & Nature club VP. Sent 02-10-19: Sunshine Nature and Birding Club Field Trip - The Sunshine Nature and Birding Club would like to invite everyone on a field trip/ Picnic! Our destination is Estero Llano Grande State Park. There is no charge from Sunshine, but the park has a $5 entry fee per person. They also rent binoculars for $3. Our seasoned Nature and Birding Club members will be there and available to lead groups on a short or longer walk. This is a wildlife area so wear sturdy shoes for uneven ground. More information can be found on their website. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/estero-llano-grande We will LEAVE FROM the library AT 9:00 a.m. SHARP, on February 25th, Monday. Please bring your own lunch, drink and you may want to bring lawn chairs as seating is limited at the park. A sign up sheet will be in the library soon. If you have questions feel free to call Club secretary, Irene 214 549 3993. If I don't know the answer I will find it. We hope you can join us! Irene Phillips Sent 02-09-19: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Banquet - Additional Details - Drinks Before Dinner Tonight for GNGT - Drinks that would have been available to you today had we played golf will be available beginning at 4:30 PM in the Pavilion area, prior to opening the Retzlaff Hall doors, at 5:15 PM for the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Awards dinner. Tony Tramel GNGT Chairperson Sent 02-09-2019: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Rounds for Saturday are Canceled - The scheduled 3rd day of the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament has been canceled due to weather conditions. It is too cold and wet today. The Awards Banquet is tonight at Retzlaff Hall for those who played and their paid guests. Doors will open at 5:15pm and serving is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm. As you enter the hall please select a seat where you want to enjoy your meal in order to ensure the place settings are maintained. We will have a full house tonight. We have had two great days of golf, (well maybe just one weather wise), and we will finish off with the Awards Banquet tonight. Tony Tramel GNGT Chairman Sent 02-08-2019: Womens Golf Guest Day - Just another reminder to ladies living in Sunshine Country Club Estates. We welcome all ladies to play in our Golf League Guest Day Tournament on Wed. Feb 13th. Sign up sheet will be on bulletin board in Lounge until noon on Monday the 11th. $2 per person. Always a fun time so come and join us. Donna Sent 02-08-2019: GNGT Pelican - During the GNGT play in the PM on Thu this beautiful pelican graced us with it's presence on Hole #8. It swam around the pond for quite a while before taking a stroll around the pond's edge. Thank You Lehua for this beautiful shot. Beth Parrish Sent 02-08-2019: Garage Sale update - Dear Friends, I have had several inquiries about the garage sale. It is not an "official" SCCE sale, however, several of us have placed an ad in the "Bargain Book". You are welcome to jump in. Garage Sale multiple family, etc etc Saturday 16 Feb 8a 3p - will be posted on the 13th. The Methodist Church will do a pick-up at 4pm on Saturday - just leave your treasures at curbside in bags. If you have large items for pick up we need to know in advance so they can have sufficient help. You may sign up with your comments in the Lounge or call me with your intentions. I will request a random NW patrol all day.. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 02-06- 2019: Javelina - Just a heads up for folks walking near the pond on Minnesota—a javelina was sighted behind Lassey Dahlstrom’s house today. Laurel Becker Sent 02-06- 2019: CORRECTION --- BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP - CORRECTION for Monday night Feb 11 at Retzlaf Hall at 6:00 p.m. The movie that will be shown is:- " RUTH" not Esther as previously published. Sorry for this miscue. Ruth is from a stage production of Sight and Sound. Question Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 Sent 02-06- 2019: Dumping in the Storage Area - It has been brought to our attention that the dump area in the storage has bee improperly used. That area is solely for brush and tree limbs , no wood or any other unauthorized material. Thank you so much and have a blessed day!! Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 02-05- 2019: 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 Sent 02-05- 2019: BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP - On Monday Feb 11th at 6:00 p.m. in Retzlaf Hall we will be showing the movie: "ESTHER" The compete stage production by Sight and Sound Theater Questions:-- Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 Sent 02-04- 2019: 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 Sent 02-03- 2019: 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 Sent 02-03- 2019: SEPO Jan 2019 Financials on Web - Depending on which e-mail system you use you may not be able to view clearly the three SEPO Financial Reports that I just sent out for John Chajec (SEPO Treasurer). If you would like to view the 'document' version of this information it is now available on the Sunshine Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) under the 'Residents Only' tab. I have added a new Tab called 'SEPO Financials: By Year'. If you have any questions about the Web site don't hesitate to contact Beth Parrish. Questions about the data in the reports should be directed to John. Beth Parrish E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 02-03- 2019: E-mails containing SEPO Jan 2019 Financials - The following reports: JAN 2019 DIRECTORS REPORTS ADDITIONAL SEPO JAN 2019 EXPENSES BALANCES PER Jan 31, 2019 BANK STATEMENTS can be found by following the instructions detailed in the e-mail above this one entitled "SEPO Jan 2019 Financials on Web" Beth Parrish 314-960-6710 Sent 02-03- 2019: Sue Trahan - Dear Friends, With sadness, I report that Sue Trahan died peacefully yesterday, the 2nd of February. There will be no service. Lenore J Combs Sent 02-01-2019: Updated Resident & Renter Confidential Documents Now on Web site - I have updated the following documents and they can now be found on the Web site under the ‘Residents Only’ Tab (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ). Directory – Residents Directory – Renters (still in the process of being finalized, so if you have any updates get them to both Valerie and I) E-Mail Address – Residents If you still need the password to access this information, just follow the instructions on the Web page I pointed you to above. If you see ANYTHING in ANY of these documents that isn’t accurate, please notify me ASAP at sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com and I will get it corrected and synced with Valerie. I hope everyone gets some benefits from utilizing these documents ongoing. Beth Parrish sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com Sent 02-01-2019: LOST KEYS turned in to Office - A SET OF KEYS WERE TURNED INTO OFFICE Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 02-01--2019: Garage Sale Saturday 16 February 2019 8am 3pm - Dear Friends, You are invited....... John and I are having a Garage Sale on Saturday the 16th of February from 8am til 3pm. Millie Noonan and I will plan for a Church pick-up at 4pm for most unsold treasures. All you do is bag or box up your unsold stuff and leave it at curb side. If you have large things such as a couch etc., let us know ahead off time for these special arrangements. Neighborhood Watch will have a random patrol all day and HPD/Combes PD will be asked to do a ride about as well. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Back to Top

SEPO Board Meetings: Exective Notices - Notes: to Sunshine Community (10-01-2021 thru 03-31-2022 Winter Season) Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Mtg (Exec) Notice (2022-03-25) Board Mtg (Exec) Notes (2022-03-25) Board Mtg (Exec) Notice (2021-12-14) Board Mtg (Exec) Notes (2021-12-14) Board Mtg (Exec) Notes (2021-11-04) Board Mtg (Exec) Notice (2021-11-04) ******************** BOARD MEETING (Executive) Notes to Community Fri, March 25, 2022, after Board Mtg (Regular) Board Members Only Board Mtg (Exec) Notes (2022-03-25) ******************** BOARD MEETING (Executive) NOTICE Fri, Mar 25, 2022 after Board Mtg (Special) Board Members Only Board Mtg (Exec) Notice (2022-03-25) ******************** BOARD MEETING (Executive) Notes to Community Thu, Dec 14, 2021 after Board Mtg (Regular) Board Members Only Board Mtg (Exec) Notes (2021-12-14) ******************** BOARD MEETING (Executive) NOTICE Thu, Dec 14, 2021 after Board Mtg (Regular) Board Members Only Board Mtg (Exec) Notice (2021-12-14) ******************** BOARD MEETING (Executive) Notes to Community Thu, Nov 4, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT Board Members Only Board Mtg (Exec) Notes (2021-11-04) ******************** BOARD MEETING (Executive) NOTICE Thu, Nov 4, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT Board Members Only Board Mtg (Exec) Notice (2021-11-04) Back to Top

SEPO 2024 Election: Candidates Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). Sent 2024-07-06: SEPO 2024 Election: List of Candidates Posted - The announcement below will be posted outside the SEPO Office early on Jan 6, 2024. *********************************************************** Each Candidate's BIO is listed below (in alphabetical order) Sent 2023-12-27: AMENDED LIST OF NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Pam Adams (Chairperson), Pam Lacy and Patrick Heinerikson, are pleased to submit the following Candidate names, in alphabetical order, for the 2024 SEPO Board of Directors election. These SEPO Residents have met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. All Candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by the Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. The BIOs we receive from each Candidate will be sent via separate email in the next day or two. During the January 2024 SEPO Residents & Directors meeting the Nominating Committee will move that the SEPO Board place the names of these nominees on the 2024 ballot. Randy Davis Scott Kronshage Tracy Wagner This announcement is currently posted outside the SEPO Office. The Candidates’ BIOs will also be posted there, once they are all received by the committee. Please contact Pam Adams, Chairperson, with any questions. 615 668 3145 Back to Top

Sunshine Community Emails The SEPO E-News Guidelines can be found HERE . Find Published Sunshine Community Emails by clicking the icon below for the appropriate Year. 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

2009 Peggy Luck - April 1st Leon Mcqueen - April 1st (Former resident) Dorothy Twitto - May 15th (Former resident) Ray Lewis - May 16th Vi Lindsay - M 24th Bob Montgomery - June 5th Bill Vernon - June 20th (Former resident) Jack Gush - July 12th Earl Dugan July 24th Everett Stuteville July 26th Elsie Russ - August 21st Dale Rapp - September 5th Ginny Wuescher - September 5th Harold (HB) Garrett - October 18th Earl VerBunker - October 22nd Dick Lee - December 7th

THIS PAGE CONTAINS SEPO NEWSLETTERS FROM THE 2023-2024 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 202 4 HAPPY St. Patrick's DAY *************************** February 2024 (Revis ed ) HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY *************************** January 2024 HAPPY NEW YEAR *************************** December 2023 MERRY CHRISTMAS *************************** November 2023 H APPY THANKSGIVING *************************** October 2023 Welcome Back Winter Texans & HAPPY HALLOWEEN Sent 2023-09-03: NEWSLETTER: Updated Guidelines and Early Reminder for October - It's that time of year when we start thinking about all of the fun times we are going to have once the Winter 2023-2024 Season arrives at Sunshine. And for me personally, that means it's time to think about the Oct 2023 Sunshine Newsletter. Yep, that's right, you all need to start thinking about those great articles you are going to be composing and sending to me, the once-again Sunshine Newsletter Editor. Normally you will be getting Newsletter Reminders on the 17th and 23rd of each month from September thru February. But since this is the first edition of the season, I'm giving you an early reminder. I spent part of Saturday reviewing and making some slight updates to the Newsletter Guidelines. The updated document is available on the website HERE . Again, I’m thinking this first Newsletter in particular, would be a great opportunity for everyone who manages or participates in one of our clubs (like Women's Club or Rock Painting) or activities (like Golf) to ‘get the word out’ about them. I’m hoping that you provide the following types of information for this Newsletter, in addition to the normal Activities info for the month of October: Club/Activity Name Contact Name(s) Is there a Board? Do you ‘meet’? If so, where and when? Are meeting minutes, etc. provided? General Description. Some of this info is on the Website (but may need to be updated ) HERE AND HERE . What needs to be updated/corrected on these pages? What else can be displayed on these pages? What additional pages do we need/want? This is a perfect opportunity: For you to review and become more familiar with the Website . For me to get the Website updated with current and correct info. Remind the community of what a great place Sunshine is to live. As always: Please provide your articles to me – by September 24 at the latest. The earlier the better. When you have your article prepared, please submit it to seponewsletter@gmail.com . If you need some examples of prior year Newsletters, they can be found HERE . Thank you all in advance for helping me get the word out and keeping the community informed. - Beth Parrish SEPO Website Admin E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

SEPO Board Meetings (Regular & Special) & Executive Sessions (Agendas - Recordings - Minutes) (10-01-2023 thru 03-31-2024) (Winter Season) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2024-03-11) Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2024-03-11) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2024-03-11) Bd Mtg (1st Required) Minutes (2024-02-20) Bd Mtg (1st Required) Video (2024-02-20) Bd Mtg (1st Required) Agenda (2024-02-20) ANNUAL Mtg Minutes (2024-02-20) ANNUAL Mtg (3 PM) Video (2024-12-20) ANNUAL Mtg (1 PM) Video (2024-12-20) ANNUAL Mtg Agenda (2024-02-20) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2024-02-13) Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2024-02-13) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2024-02-13) Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2024-02-09) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2024-02-09) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2024-02-09) Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2024-01-11) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2024-01-11) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (Amended) (2024-01-11) Residents & Directrs Mtg Minutes (2024-01-04) Residents & Directors Mtg Video (2024-01-04) Residents & Directors Mtg Agenda (2024-01-04) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2024-01-02) Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2024-01-02) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2024-01-02) Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-12-19) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-12-19) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-12-19) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-12-11) Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-12-11) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-12-11) Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-11-28) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-11-28) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-11-28) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-11-13) Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-11-13) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-11-13) Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-10-27) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-10-27) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-10-27) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-10-09) Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-10-09) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-10-09) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2024-03-11) BOARD MEETING (Regular) VIDEO: Mon, Mar 11, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2024-03-11) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Mon, Mar 11, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2024-03-11) BOARD MEETING (1st Required) MINUTES: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 immediately after the 3 PM Annual Mtg Bd Mtg (1st Required) Minutes (2024-02-20) BOARD MEETING (1st Required) VIDEO: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 immediately after the 3 PM Annual Mtg Bd Mtg (1st Required) Video (2024-02-20) BOARD MEETING (1st Required) AGENDA: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 immediately after the 3 PM Annual Mtg Bd Mtg (1st Required) Agenda (2024-02-20) ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 @ 1 PM & 3 PM ANNUAL Mtg Minutes (2024-02-20) ANNUAL MEETING (3 PM) VIDEO: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 ANNUAL Mtg (3 PM) Video (2024-12-20) ANNUAL MEETING (1 PM) VIDEO: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 ANNUAL Mtg (1 PM) Video (2024-12-20) ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 @ 1 PM & 3 PM ANNUAL Mtg Agenda (2024-02-20) SEPO Email 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 Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2024-02-13) BOARD MEETING (Regular) MINUTES: Tue, Feb 13, 2024 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Regular) VIDEO: Tue, Feb 13, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2024-02-13) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2024-02-13) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Tue, Feb 13, 2024 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) MINUTES + Executive Session Summary: Thu, Feb 9, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2024-02-09) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2024-02-09) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Thu, Feb 9, 2024 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA: Fri, Feb 9, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2024-02-09) BOARD MEETING (Special) MINUTES + Executive Session Summary: Thu, Jan 11, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2024-01-11) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Thu, Jan 11, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2024-01-11) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (Amended) (2024-01-11) BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA (Amended): Thu, Jan 11, 2024 @ 1 PM "RESIDENTS & DIRECTORS" MEETING MINUTES: Thu , Jan 4, 2024 @ 1 PM Residents & Directrs Mtg Minutes (2024-01-04) Residents & Directors Mtg Video (2024-01-04) "RESIDENTS & DIRECTORS" MEETING VIDEO: Thu , Jan 4, 2024 @ 1 PM "RESIDENTS & DIRECTORS" MEETING AGENDA: Thu , Jan 4, 2024 @ 1 PM Residents & Directors Mtg Agenda (2024-01-04) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2024-01-02) BOARD MEETING (Regular) MINUTES: Tue , Jan 2, 2024 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Regular) VIDEO: Tue , Jan 2, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2024-01-02) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Tue , Jan 2, 2024 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2024-01-02) BOARD MEETING (Special) MINUTES: Mon , Dec 19, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-12-19) Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-12-19) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Tue , Dec 19, 2023 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA: Tue , Dec 19, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-12-19) Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-12-11) BOARD MEETING (Regular) MINUTES: Mon , Dec 11, 2023 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Regular) VIDEO: Mon , Dec 11, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-12-11) Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-12-11) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Tue , Dec 11, 2023 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) MINUTES: Mon , Nov 28, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-11-28) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Tue , Nov 28, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-11-28) BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA: Tue , Nov 28, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-11-28) BOARD MEETING (Regular) MINUTES: Mon , Nov 13, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-11-13) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Mon , Nov 13, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-11-13) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Mon , Nov 13, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-11-13) BOARD MEETING (Special): Mon , Oct 27, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Minutes (2023-10-27) BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Mon , Oct 27, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Spec) Video (2023-10-27) Bd Mtg (Spec) Agenda (2023-10-27) BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA: Fri , Oct 27, 2023 @ 1 PM BOARD MEETING (Regular) MINUTES: Mon , Oct 9, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Minutes (2023-10-09) BOARD MEETING (Regular) VIDEO: Mon , Oct 9, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Video (2023-10-09) BOARD MEETING (Regular) AGENDA: Mon , Oct 9, 2023 @ 1 PM Bd Mtg (Reg) Agenda (2023-10-09) Back to Top

2010 Norris Thorstad - November 3rd Gregg Stecher - Patty Stecher - John Dellwo - September 29th Pauline Vaughn – September 18th (Former Resident) Norma Boykiw - September 20th (Former Resident) Eldon Beemer - September 12th John Azmus - September 3rd Wesley Dappen - September 1st Wilma Russell - August 30th Cecil Gillispie – July 21st (Former Resident) Carl Tuchalski – July 17th Hazel Johnston - July 10th Carl Tuchalski – July 17th Cecil Gillispie – July 21st (Former Resident) Al Allen - July 2nd Jim Noonan - June 27th Phil Knautz - April 26th. Bob Schmitz - April 18th Betty Zoettl – April 4th (Former Resident) Stanley Smith - March 30th James Richardson - Feb 28th (Former Resident) Pat Laughter - Feb 15th Charlie Loucks - Jan 29th Evah Martin - Jan 27th Jack McNair - Jan 10th (Former Resident)

S EPO Community Emails: March 2023 Sent 2023-03-30: Website: Upcoming Activities/Mtgs (Summer 2023 & Winter 2023-2024) - Well, I guess I'll do anything to keep from packing those totes. And today I have put my hooks into the Sunshine website big time! Please go to the "Events Legend by Year " page which is the first page under the EVENTS tab on the Sunshine website . This 'legend ' page will take you to all of the pages containing information about past, current and future things you might be interested in. I have also added information about the new SEPO-Santioned Facebook page here. The summer and next winter seasons pages are a continuing 'work in process' as I am constantly updating the website with the Activity Requests everyone has been submitting to the office. IF YOU SEE ANYTHING THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED , please let me know at the contact info I have provided below. This SEPO Email is going out to several new residents whose email addresses have been give to me recently. Welcome to the community and please let me know if you have any issues or questions concerning the website. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin, E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com , 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-30: Thursday Happy Hour Potluck in Retzlaff Hall - It's come to my attention that there is no longer anyone in charge of Thursday Happy Hour Potlucks that have been taking place all winter season long in Retzlaff Hall from 4-6 PM. If anyone wants to take on that responsibility please contact me, otherwise it's going bye bye. Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-30: Hobo party - See all you hobos tomorrow at the farewell party! Doors open at 4PM. Access only through the door on the north side of the hall. Cathy Richmond Sent 2023-03-30 : Memorial Day potluck - We're thinking of having a Memorial Day potluck on May 29th. If you'd be interested in attending there is a signup sheet in the library. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-29: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 4137 North Missouri Street, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Mike and Carrie Marvin. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-03-29: WC: 2023-2024 Activities Signup sheets - The signup sheets for Women's Club 2023-2024 events are now posted in the library. Also, as of today, the Shrimp Boil that was cancelled is back on for November 4th. This listing of all current planned events is on the Sunshine website HERE . We're hoping and planning on having a successful season this coming fall, winter and spring, so help us accomplish that by signing up to help or possibly chair any one or more of these events . Those of you who are "flying" north for the summer, have a safe journey and we'll be looking forward to seeing you all back here in the fall. And for those of you who are sticking around all summer, if you come up with a fun activity you'd like to do here in the community, let me know. I'm all ears! - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Activity Director Sent 2023-03-29: WOMEN'S CLUB EASTER SERVICE - APRIL 9TH, 2023 EASTER SUNDAY / SUNRISE SERVICE AT THE GAZEBO (UNLESS THE WEATHER IS TOO BAD FOR IT TO BE OUTSIDE IT WILL BE RETZLAFF HALL) TIME: 7:30AM WE WILL TAKE-UP AN OFFERING FOR THE PASTOR AT THE GAZEBO GOLF CARTS OR LAWN CHAIRS ARE WELCOME (YOU MAY WANT A FLASHLIGHT) PARKING ON TEXAS AVE (PLEASE KEEP SAFETY IN MIND) WE WILL SERVE A POTLUCK BRUNCH AT RETZLAFF HALL TO FOLLOW THE SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-03-28: Hobo Party - Plans are going well for the party! Tickets are on sale until Wednesday at noon! Looking forward to seeing you hobo! - Cathy Richmond Sent 2023-03-26: GARDEN Club: Garden Cleanup - If you can make it, the Garden Club and resident volunteers are needed for garden cleanup on Tuesday, March 28th. Meet at the office garden at 10am. We always appreciate the help. We will focus on office garden and plants by the gazebo. Rain cancels. Thank you all so much. - Susanne Sent 2023-03-26: NEED State List - Hi Sunshine Residents: If you are a property owner here in our Community, I need your help. I am trying to put together a list of what State you hailed from. Me, I was a proud resident of North Dakota, before finding my way to the Valley. Would you please drop me a note saying what State or Province you called home or will find your way back to this summer. There is no such list in the office and I am working on a project that could use this information. My email address is jwkennedy47@rgv.rr.com or get word to me the best you can. Your help is certainly appreciated. - Jim Kennedy Common Grounds 1 Director Sent 2023-03-25: Amended/Approved/Filed SEPO Bylaws & Covenants on Sunshine website - The SEPO Bylaws and Covenants that were revised and approved at the Feb 21, 2023 Annual meeting were filed with Cameron County on Wed, Mar 23, 2023. Both documents are now available on the Sunshine website from the SEPO Rules page or directly from these pages (Bylaws ) and (Covenants ). Please call with any issues or questions. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President Sent 2023-03-25: New Access To Kitchen Area - NEW ACCESS TO KITCHEN AREA New keypads have been installed on the door leading into the kitchen from the outside and on the small supply closet just outside of the kitchen door in Retzlaff Hall. A master code will be held by SEPO. When hosting an event or otherwise needing access to the kitchen, a temporary code can be obtained from Valerie in the office. Keep in mind, if there is a weekend event, you should obtain the temporary code prior to Valerie closing the office on Friday. In the event, you have an unexpected need to access the kitchen and Valerie is not available, the President of Women’s Club will assist you. The temporary code will be deleted the following Monday or in an otherwise timely manner following weekday events. Upon leaving the kitchen, the interior doors will be closed and must be physically locked, from inside the kitchen and people will exit from the kitchen to the outside after physically locking that door. If you oversee closing the hall, lock the doors, and exit through the kitchen as described above. The kitchen area is currently open on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. If a person in charge of an event wishes to lock the freezer, that person must check the key out from the office. If the freezer remains unlocked, there are cameras in place for security in the hall including the kitchen and storage room which can be reviewed for up to three months, if necessary. Beth has put this new process on the website on the 'SEPO Forms and Processes' page HERE or the 'Access to Kitchen Area' page HERE . - JIM KENNEDY, SEPO DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL AREA Sent 2023-03-25: Combes residents water rates - To all SEPO residents who reside in Combes We are proposing a fact-finding meeting with the former mayor of Combes in regards to the situation with our water costs today and the potential increases in rates to come for SEPO residents in Combes. It has come to our attention that there might be another avenue to investigate to possibly get these rates reduced and we think the former mayor may be able to help us. The meeting will be held at Mary David’s residence, in Combes, at 19958 Poplar. She is also concerned about the high water rates that ALL Combes residents are experiencing, and the potential rate increases to come. The meeting will be held at her house on March 29 at 4:00 pm. Anybody who needs a ride let us know, our car holds 6. Maybe some others could help with rides over there also. Mary has been gracious enough to offer to host a meeting of just the SEPO residents that reside in Combes. It will not include residents who live outside of SEPO. We hope you all can come and listen. We hope it will be well worth your time and effort. And we hope that we all will be able to see some lower rates in the future. Thank you, Fred and Sandy Lowe Any questions you can call Fred at 913-534-1369 Sent 2023-03-24: Farewell party - One week till the farewell party! Get your virtual tickets in the library soon! - Cathy Richmond Sent 2023-03-24: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Mar 22, 2023 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Mar 22, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) can be found on the Sunshine website HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-24: WC Events: 2023-2024 Winter Season - The WC Events for the 2023-2024 Winter Season were approved at the March 13, 2023 Board meeting and have been posted on the Sunshine website under the Events tab HERE . The signup sheets will be going up soon in the library. Please check them out and sign up on one or more sheets to Chair an event or be on a Committee. - Jill Ventrello, WC Activities Director Sent 2023-03-22: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2023-03-17 - The 'unapproved' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Mar 17, 2023 are on the Sunshine Web Site HERE . - Karen Baase, WC Secretary Sent 2023-03-22: SEPO Communications & the New SEPO-sanctioned FB Group - I want to personally thank Pam Adams for getting the SEPO-sanctioned Facebook (FB) Group up and running (so I didn't have to worry about doing it - HA) !!! And she is right, there are lots of great pictures and information out there already. Hopefully, this will provide a spot for those of you who are wanting to get the word out about things outside of the Sunshine borders, that are non-SEPO Club/Group related. A couple of things; although I would be overjoyed if this FB page would mean I no longer needed to do SEPO Communications, that is not the case. All residents are not on Facebook and those who aren't won't see these postings. Non-Sunshine residents won't be able to join the new FB group and, therefore, they won't see the postings either. The original intent of the Sunshine website, above and beyond keeping residents informed, was to entice potential buyers to come check us out and possibly buy in Sunshine. If you want the entire current community to be kept up-to-date about what's going on here in Sunshine AND also entice potential buyers, you will need to continue utilizing the SEPO Communication processes - emails, website updates and (during the winter seasons) the newsletter as described HERE . Thanks again to Pam Adams. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Sent 2023-03-22: SEPO-Sanctioned Facebook Page is now up and running - At the request of SEPO Board President, Share Nelson, I have created a SEPO-sanctioned Facebook (FB) page for the Sunshine community. Sunshine Country Club Estates Official Group It is 'private' to residents. In order to post, you will need to join the "Sunshine Country Club Estates Official Group" or be invited to join by one of the current members. Any resident and all Sunshine Clubs/Groups can post announcements themselves or find a friend to help post them. I am also available to help anyone who has issues with or questions about posting. There are already lots of super posts out there. - Pam Adams Sent 2023-03-22: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Mar 22, 2023 - The video from the Mar 22, 2023 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-21: dog - For everyone’s information: The trash can by the post office boxes is for junk mail. Some folks have thought this is a deposit for “Dog Doo” WRONG!!!!! Lupe was kind enough to put a nice note on the can to inform people of this and was greeted this morning with her sign being removed and “Dog Doo” in the can. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-19: REMINDER: Neighborhood Watch mtg - Here's a reminder about the Neighborhood Watch meeting being held this coming Monday @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall. It is open to all residents/renters in the community. Hope to see you there. - Lenore Combs Sent 2023-03-18: Directory Updates on website - I updated the SEPO Directories (by Name, by Addr and Emails) on the website yesterday HERE . I learned a new process on Thu and if all goes as planned, I will be able to update these often without much effort ongoing. Keep your fingers crossed my new process is successful. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications 31 4-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-18: AGENDA for BOARD (Special) Meeting on Wed, Mar 22, 2023 - The agenda for the Board meeting (Special) on Wed, Mar 22, 2023 @ 1 PM can be accessed on the Sunshine Web site HERE. It will also be posted outside the office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-18: Calling All Dogs and Cats too - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:30 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 Sent 2023-03-17: MARKET: Home For Sale - See my home at 4128 N Nebraska St that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . My contact info is listed there. - Lorrie Fortune Sent 2023-03-17: SEPO Women’s Golf - We wanted to give a special thank you to Sam Davis for donating the golf club for our raffle. Patrice Ayala won it and we raised $90.00 for the league. Our league season has ended for this spring, but will start again the first Wednesday of November (November 1 2023). All ladies in Sunshine Estates are welcome to join. It’s fun and a great way to socialize. We will continue to play all summer at 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday. It’s very informal and a great way to improve your game and have fun doing it. (Bring $1 for a prize fund.) - Deloris Pearcy Sent 2023-03-17: workout room - Greetings: It has been brought to my attention that some of the equipment in the “workout room” is not up to snuff! It has been mentioned by more than one individual, so we are taking it seriously. I don’t know that much about the equipment and don’t want to pretend that I do!!! A couple that do use the equipment along with some of their friends, have working knowledge of the equipment in the room and suggestions as to make it more usable. David and Robin Fleiner have graciously offered to put together some suggestions along with all of you as to how we could improve the “workout room”. It has even been suggested that we consult a physical therapist who could offer suggestions on equipment for seniors. Anyone that might be interested in sharing their opinion may contact David or Robin at 808-269-0948 or email dpfleiner10@yahoo.com . Thank you David and Robin and we look forward to some kind of report or suggestions that can help us solve the problem of the “workout room” !!!! - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-16: Taped Recording of Residents Mtg on Mar 16, 2023 - There was an issue with the Google Meet Video for the March 14th Residents’ Meeting. However, the meeting was taped via a tape recorder. There are no written minutes from Residents’ Meetings. The tape recording is available on the Sunshine Web Site HERE . The meeting began with the SEPO Directors stating their name and the position they hold or the area they cover. Those present in person at the meeting were Share Nelson, President; Linda Davis, Secretary; Frank Tewell, in charge of the Storage Lot, Shop Area, Tennis and Shuffleboard courts; Jim Kennedy, in charge of SEPO buildings; and Randy Davis, in charge of the Golf Course. Tom Perrier, in charge of Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches and Texas Avenue was present by Google Meet. Mark Owen was absent. Each of the Directors gave a brief summary of their report in the previous Board Meeting. The tape recording begins as Randy Davis was giving a summary of his report on the golf course. Many clubs and groups reported and there was a lively discussion among the residents and the Board. Many items were brought up in the open forum portion of the meeting. Although the video isn’t available, you will be able to hear almost the complete meeting. For the entire Director’s reports, I urge you to view the video of the Regular Meeting of Directors held on March 13th located HERE . - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-16: Activities Calendar Updated - The Activities Calendars have been updated on the Sunshine website HERE as of yesterday evening. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-16: Killer Bees Quilting: Outside Quilt Show - Saturday, March 18th is National Quilting Day and for that our Sunshine quilters will have an outside quilt show! Take a walk or drive around our neighborhood and even into Sunshine Encore RV Park to see the beautiful quilts we have made. Interested in making some of these beauties? Come and join us Thursday mornings at 9:30 in Retzlaff Hall. - Jan Baethke Sent 2023-03-16: WC - Farewell Hobo Party The Farewell Hobo Party is March 30th. Virtual tickets go on sale in the library Thursday, March 16th. Tickets are $12/person. Doors open at 4 PM. Meal will be hobo (beef) stew, coleslaw and dessert. DJ Doug will provide music for the event. Dress as hobos. There will be a King and Queen of the hobos crowned with prizes. Hope to see you there! - Cathy Richmond for Farewell party committee Sent 2023-03-16: Website UPD: 2023-2024 Board Pics and Responsibilities - I have updated the Sunshine website with pics and the responsibilities of your 2023-2024 SEPO Board HERE . Hope this helps everyone for future reference. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin Sent 2023-03-14: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) from Mar 13, 2023 - The video from the Mar 13, 2023 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-14: WC: Upcoming Drama - See Below for Details - Nancy Steele Sent 2023-03-14: ST. PATRICK’S PARTY UPDATE - The party is still Friday March 17 at 4:00 and open to all residents. Beer, Wine and Margaritas are free while they last. Please bring Finger Foods for the Happy 2 Hours! We have made a couple changes: “PARTY CENTRAL” will be in Retzlaff Hall. It will alleviate concerns about weather, numbers, glass in pool area and food setup. Due to many generous donations, pizza has been added - while quantity lasts. They will be delivered at 6:00. SO, GET OUT YOUR GREEN AND WE’LL SEE YOU FRIDAY! - Janis McFee Sent 2023-03-14: Women’s Club Meeting This Friday Starting at 8:30 AM - This coming Friday March 17 is Women’s Club Meeting. As this is the last meeting of the season, we are going to have a pajama party with make your own omelet breakfast. We will start this at 8:30am with make your omelet >> there will be no donuts sorry. And our regular business meeting starting at 9:00am. Please make sure you wear your name tag so we can vote for your best pj’s. With some prizes given out. Don’t worry or be shy we will all look funny together! Thank You, - Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-03-12: Thank You - I just wanted to give a big heartfelt thank you to those of you that supported the Women's Club by coming to the Rusty Rierson concert today. He was awesome and a good time was had by all! - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-12: REMINDER - Monday, March 13th, (tomorrow) is the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors beginning at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14th is the Residents' Meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. - Share Nelson, Board President Sent 2023-03-12: FOUND: hearing aid - I found a hearing aid. If by chance you lost one, you can contact me at 4108 North Missouri St., or 402-450-7756. I will turn it into Valerie Monday morning. - Nancy Sterling Sent 2023-03-12: Hello & Thank You - I would like to thank everyone for sending a card and messages sent after the loss of Ross Awrey's brother Elgin Awrey. Thanks so much. He loved the park and woodshop for sure. - Leona Awrey Sent 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 Sent 2023-03-11: RUSTY RIERSON CONCERT SUNDAY / DOORS OPEN AT 2PM - THE 2022 RIO GRANDE VALLEY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR COME AND ENJOY SOME GREAT MUSIC, FUN AND DANCING WITH RUSTY THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON "3/12/2023" RETZLAFF HALL / TICKETS ARE $12.00 AT THE DOOR 3:00 PM CONCERT > RETZLAFF HALL DOORS WILL OPEN AT 2:00 PM > COME EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATS P.S. Bring your own drinks if you want. We will have coffee and tea. Also we will be doing a 50/50 drawing >> So Bring your extra DOLLARS to Win!!! Thanks Everyone for Supporting Your Women's Club! - Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-03-11: Tx. Ave. Gate - This came from Tom last evening and I didn't see it to send it out. Beth ************************ The gate on Texas Avenue is open again, it is not working consistently, so it’s in the open position. On a positive note, an Officer from the Harlingen PD came by to do a drive thru and said he would be back again later in the night. I think Lenore has been in touch with them and got them doing drive thru’s again, thank you Lenore. - Tom Perrier Sent 2023-03-10: 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 shuffleboard court at 4:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Sent 2023-03-09: Texas Ave gate - The Texas Ave gate was having issues again last night and the technician came today and replaced a failed part. The gate was working when he left but I’m not confident that the issue is resolved. Lalo and myself will be camping out there this evening to make sure it’s working. If it’s not working reliably, we will put it in the open position, so no one is locked out. Thank you for your patience. - Tom Perrier Sent 2023-03-09: Howard & Nancy Hecker Book Give Away Sat March 11, 2023 - Patio/Garage Sale Bonus Giveaway – It Free! This Saturday March 11, 2023 from 8 AM - Noon Howard & Nancy Hecker, 4329 Minnesota Nancy and Howard Hecker are leaving Sunshine Estates, April 1st. Nancy has collected a small library of approximately 300 books that will not be making the move. These books could be classified as “Inspirational” , fiction and non-fiction. She has whole series of books in her library collection. For example, one title that was a popular and familiar series is “Left Behind ”. Howard is making these books available for free to anyone who would like them. You can view the available library and pick up one or more books this Saturday, March 11th, from 8 AM until Noon. The library is located inside Howard's house, so you will need to enter Howard's house to view them. Signs will be posted at his home, which is located at 4329 Minnesota Street. Nancy and Howard want these books to go to those who would enjoy them. - Howard & Nancy Hecker (by Tony Tramel for them) Sent 2023-03-09: Reminder of Butterfly Speaker - Reminder of Birding and Nature & Garden Club Speaker Monday The Garden and Birding and Nature Clubs will be joining together for a March speaker on "Attracting Butterflies-All Year Long". Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist, author, blogger, photographer and much more, will share colorful butterfly photo's and how to bring beautiful butterflies to your landscape. Date: March 13th Time: 6:00pm. *Note earlier than usual. Place: Retzlaff Hall If you want, a good will donation will be collected to continue Anita's research. Birding and Nature will hold monthly meeting after Anita's presentation. - Susanne Ulrich & Tom Stone Sent 2023-03-08: Storage gate - Gate will be out for a couple days. Mother board out. New one ordered. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-07: GNDGT (2023) Report - The final report for the 2023 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament is available directly from HERE and the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Chairperson Sent 2023-07: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 4308 N Minnesota Street, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Tom and Jean Krahmer. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-03-07: WC: Concert - Rusty Rierson (more info about the singer) - t's come to my attention that more information is wanted for Rusty Rierson's performance on Sunday March12th. Rusty is a country singer/guitarist from Kansas and has been in the music industry for 23 years. He has toured all over the country and abroad (including Canada, Mexico, South America, England and Scotland). In 2019 and 2022 he was named Rio Grande Valley Male Vocalist of the Year! So for an afternoon of good toe tapping music and possibly a little dancing, join us. Again it's on Sunday March12th @ 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 at the door and will help raise money for The Women's Club. In addition to the concert we will be having a 50/50 raffle with tickets being $1 for 1 or 6 for $5. Any questions, you can contact me at 720-660-8417. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-07: St. Patrick’s Day Party - St. Patrick’s Day Party DATE: Friday March 17 TIME: 4:00 PLACE: THE PAVILION (Retzlaff Hall as backup) ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME!! WINE, BEER and MARGARITAS are FREE until we run out! Please bring FINGER FOODS. These beverages are paid for by several residents who want a great party to honor the GREEN! Anyone who wishes to donate can drop off any amount to Derek (Dak) McFee at 2028 W. Michigan. HOSTED BY: Derek McFee, Friends, and the Pickett’s, Covey’s and Dierker’s in spirit. - Janis McFee Sent 2023-03-07: Patio sales - There will be several patio sales this Saturday, March 11 from 8-12. - Linda Dabney Sent 2023-03-07: REVISED - AGENDA for "Residents" Meeting on Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 @ 1 PM - The Agenda for the Resident's Mtg that you received earlier today has been revised and can be viewed/printed from the 'new' link below. Please NOTE: The days of the Board & Residents meetings are switched for March. The REVISED agenda for the 1 PM, Mar 14, 2023 "Residents" meeting is posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM, Mar 7, 2023: Please call with any questions / issues. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-07: AGENDA for "Residents" Meeting on Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 @ 1 PM- Please NOTE: The days of the Board & Residents meetings are switched for March. The agenda for the 1 PM, Mar 14, 2023 "Residents" meeting is posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM, Mar 7, 2023: in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-07: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Monday, Mar 13, 2023 - The below will be posted in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes prior to 1 PM, Mon, Feb 7, 2023. It is also available on the Sunshine website HERE . ________________________________________________________ SEPO BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE to Community Monday, March 13, 2023 (Immediately after the 'Regular' Board meeting (Board members Only) This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President, Share Nelson, has called a SEPO Board Executive Session, to be held Monday, March 13, 2023, immediately following the SEPO Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 1 P.M. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law. As stated in Section 4.03 of the SEPO Bylaws, the Board may discuss actions involving personnel pending or threatened litigation, contract negotiations, enforcement actions, confidential communications with the property owners’ Association attorney, matters involving the invasion of privacy of individual owners, or matters that are to remain confidential by request of the affected parties and agreement of the Board. The 1 P.M. Board meeting will adjourn. The Google Meet session will be stopped. If the Board remains in Retzlaff Hall for this session, anyone attending the Regular Board meeting in person will be asked to exit Retzlaff Hall. Share Nelson, SEPO Board President Sent 2023-03-07: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Monday, Mar 13, 2023 @ 1 PM - Please NOTE: The days of the Board & Residents meetings are switched for March. The agenda for the 1 PM, Mar 13, 2023 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting is posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM, Mar 7, 2023: in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-06: Golf Course Closure - The golf course will be closed this Wednesday and Thursday (3/8 – 3/9), both mornings until noon, for the Women’s Golf League Tournament. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director Sent 2023-03-06: POOL CLEANER - Good Morning: We have acquired a Robotic Pool Cleaner. We gave it a test run early this morning and it looks like it is going to do a great job. The cleaner will run when no one is in the pool. Therefore, it will do its’ work in the middle of the night. The cleaner will be set up and put in the pool at approximately 9:00 pm. It is OK to be in the pool at this time, just be careful of the cords. At about 4:00 am the cleaner will start and run for about 2 ½ hours. Lupe will then be here to remove the cleaner from the pool. During that run time, please stay out of pool. Thank you very much for you cooperation. This does not involve the hot tub, so that can be used as usual. It is in the plan to give the hot tub a special cleaning, and you will hear more about that later. Thanks again, Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-03-06: WC: Upcoming Drama Performance - Sent 2023-03-06: REMINDER - WC: Concert - Rusty Rierson - This is a reminder of the concert with Rusty Rierson on the 12th of March at 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Tickets are $12 at the door. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Jill Ventrello WC Activities Director Sent 2023-03-06: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday March 9th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday March 9th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2023-03-06: SEPO Communications Management - Hi All - There's seems to be some confusion/questions concerning my responsibilitIes since exiting from the SEPO Board on Feb 21. Although I am no longer your SEPO Board Secretary, I am still the SEPO Communications Mgr and will continue to send SEPO emails and manage the SEPO website, just as I did prior to being elected to the Board. Please continue to send items to me exactly the same as before, following these guidelines . Contact me if you have any questions. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager @ sepoenews@gmail.com SEPO Web site Admin @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-05: Storage lot gate - The Storage Lot gate quit working last night. Will call for repair tomorrow. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-03: Texas Ave Gate - Tonight the gate will be going back to the 7pm closing and 6am opening schedule. To get into Sunshine Estates your remote or the keypad will be needed to open the gate. The keyed switch with the fire department has been installed. Thank you. - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-02: NO GLASS CONTAINERS IN POOL OR PAVILION AREA - Attention to all Residents: The above is a reminder that is posted in the area of the swimming pool and pavilion. There are to be no glass containers brought into this area. This is for obvious reasons. For your safety and others, this is a rule that MUST be followed. If glass drops and shatters, which it does, and you are barefoot, you will very much regret stepping on it. It is almost impossible to completely clean up and if it goes into the pool or hot tub, they must be drained and cleaned. Known offenders will be made accountable. - SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-02: UPDATED: Contact Lists - Board, Residents, Emails (Renters in Process) - The following: Contact List for your new 2023 SEPO Board The Resident Contact list - by Name and by Address List of Resident Emails are all on the website HERE . There has been lots of Renter activity, so I'm still working on that file. Check the website soon for an updated list. Please contact me with any questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-02: REMINDER: Lunches @ Pavilion Thu & Fri - The Women’s golf league will be serving lunch during the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament on Thursday and Friday, March 2nd and 3rd, from 11 am to 1 pm each day in the Pavilion . For a price of $8 we will be serving: Thursday: Sloppy Joes, Chips, Soda, Water. Friday: Brats, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda, Water. You don’t have to be golfing in the tournament to come and have lunch with us. - Terry DeBackere Sent 2023-03-01: Pool Closure this Saturday - As you all know, the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament starts Thursday morning and concludes Saturday evening with a Happy Hour (HH) in the pool/pavilion area followed by an awards dinner in Retzlaff Hall. Starting with setup for the HH and until everyone has entered the hall for dinner, the pool/pavilion area will be closed to only those participating in the tournament festivities. We are looking at a closure from 3-6 PM Saturday. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Chairperson Sent 2023-03-01: CANCELED: Thursday Coffee & Donuts in the Library - Thursday (Mar 2) Coffee & Donuts in the Library is cancelled this week due to the golfers in the Good Neighbor Tournament needing the library. Thanks for your understanding. See you next Thursday. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Sent 2023-03-01: Update for Texas Ave Gate - The new unit for the gate on Texas Ave has had the security key ok’d by the Fire Dept. And according to FedEx it should be delivered Thursday, and if it’s not too late in the day, the Tech will install. - Thomas Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-01: Good Neighbor Golf Day Tournament: Pairings are posted - The pairings for the GNDGT are: Physically posted: On the front door into the library In the library Below On the website HERE Available for viewing/printing from HERE Note - the first name in each group is the captain and needs to be at captains meeting 30 minutes before tee time. We are also looking for standby players, contact me if you can be one. - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Committee Chair 337-693-6344 trtramel@gmail.com Sent 2023-03-01: UNAPPROVED: ANNUAL Mtg Minutes, Feb 21, 2023 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Feb 21, 2023 SEPO ANNUAL Meeting can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . This document will be posted in the office later today and remain posted there until the 2024 Annual Mtg next February. Please call with any issues or questions. NOTE: These are my final minutes as part of my 2022 SEPO Board Secretary responsibilities. It has been an honor and a pleasure serving you these past two years. - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary 314-960-6710 Back to Top

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Storage Room / Shed From Newsletter: 2025-10 - As the Women’s Club prepares for another active season, we eagerly anticipate our members’ return and their continued involvement in our upcoming events. It looks to be another amazing season! For all those serving as chair, co-chair, or assisting with any occasion (including holiday dinners and special celebrations) it is important to review the following storage room and shed procedures. The Women’s Club utilizes a storage room located in Retz Hall, as well as two sheds situated within the fenced storage lot. The storage room is a shared space, accommodating the needs of The Rock Club, Quilters, Thursday Night Potluck and also providing shelving for the Men’s and Women’s Golf groups. Each area within the room is clearly marked to ensure easy identification and organization. Last year, our primary objectives focused on improving organization within our storage spaces. This included sorting and labeling items to create a more systematic arrangement. Whenever possible, items were packed away in clear totes to enhance visibility and accessibility. Additionally, efforts were made to eliminate the use of cardboard boxes to further streamline storage and eliminate the bug problem that they often brought. This year, the main objectives will be to complete a high-level inventory that will allow us to monitor what is available, preventing unnecessary purchases, and ensuring that resources are used efficiently. Secondly, we plan to review and remove items that are unlikely to be utilized by the Women’s Club. By streamlining our inventory and freeing up valuable space, we will improve organization and make future activities run more smoothly. If you need help locating specific items or verifying whether an item is available to support your event, please let me know – I’m always happy to assist. This will ensure that you can efficiently find what you need and make the most of our club’s resources. Maintaining order in these spaces involves returning, repacking, and storing items in a manner that they can be reused in the future. Stay tuned for next month’s newsletter. It will contain important detail pertaining to our two storage sheds. Liz Deitrick, Storage Chairperson 512-304-5405 ekdeitrick@gmail.com Back to Top

SEPO Board Executive Sessions (Notices - Notes: to Sunshine Community (04-01-2022 thru 09-30-2022 Summer Season) Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Exec Session Notes (2022-04-21) Board Exec Session Notice (2022-04-21) Board Exec Session Notes (2022-04-21) **************************** BOARD EXECTIVE SESSION Notes to Community Thursday, April 21, 2022, after Board Mtg (Reg) "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notice (2022-04-21) **************************** BOARD EXECTIVE SESSION Notice Thursday, April 21, 2022 "Board Members Only" Back to Top

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in Oct 2019. Sent 2019-10-31: PLEASE CONFIRM/UPDATE: Various Club/Committee Info - Please let me know ASAP if the below info that is currently on the Web site is accurate ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mtgs-2019-2020 ). Please list the club/committee you are responding about: If yes - simply reply YES. If no - Please say NO & Provide the CORRECT info. *************************************************** Meetings: Other Clubs & Committees (2019-2020) Sunshine Birding & Nature Club: Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Apr) @ 6:45 PM in the Library. Open to all residents in the community. Neighborhood Watch: Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents in the community. Woodworkers: Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Friday of each Month @ 1 PM in the Woodshop. Men's Golf League Business Meeting: Meetings are held every Tuesday following the 8:30 AM tee time group in Retzlaff Hall. Ladies Golf League Business Meeting: Meetings are held the 3rd Wed of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. Nov 20 @ 10:30am Dec 18 @ 8:30am Jan 15 @ 8:30am Feb 19 @ 8:30am Mar18 @ 10:30am Killer Bees Quilting: Meet briefly every week at 9 AM in Retzlaff Hall. Rest of the morning is spent working on projects. Memorial Committee: Meetings are held as needed. Thanks so much. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-10-29: Fitness Room & 24 Hour Access - In order for Sunshine Residents and Renters to have 24 hour access into the Fitness Room a keypad was installed today. The code to the keypad is available in the Resident's Only section of the Web site: https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only Please treat this code as 'confidential' to those who reside in the Estates. Call Frank Tewell @ 850-797-5520 with questions/problems. Sent 2019-10-29: MEMORIAL COMMITTEE - Anyone interested in serving on the Memorial Committee, please contact me. Thank you, John Chajec SEPO President Sent 2019-10-29: SEPO Covenants - Architectural Control Committee - In order to lessen/eliminate confusion and misunderstanding concerning the Architectural Control Committee rules, I have asked the Web site admin to place the "Building Conditions and Improvement Regulations", which is Exhibit B of the SEPO Covenants, more prominently on the Sunshine Web site. You can now find them quickly by: Going to the 'Covenants-Exh B-Architecture Cntl Comm' listing under the Rules/Officers Tab on www.sunshinecountryclub.com . OR The direct link to the committee rules page is: https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/covenants-exh-b-architecture-cntl-c The Exhibit B section referred to above is listed below but I'm not sure how the formatting will look on the various devices used to read SEPO E-mails. John Chajec SEPO Board President Sent 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 Sent 2019-10-27: Former Resident Death - I was informed today that one of our former residents, Carrie Schaubert, passed away this morning. She was 96 years old. Earl Weir Sent 2019-10-27: Sunshine Newsletter (2019-11) - Hi All – The November Newsletter has been sent to the office to be posted in the Library and it is also available on the Web site: (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/2851bf_6d8c5ecaf5034dffb1d50e1bf2c20851.pdf ) Also note that going back to October 2018 all published Newsletters can be found on the Sunshine Web site here: (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletters-overview-1 ) Beth Parrish E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-10-27: Oktoberfest - Just a reminder that Octoberfest is Wednesday, October 30th and the last day for sign up will be end of day Monday. This is the first event of the season and is a fund raiser for Women’s Club. Any questions please call Vickie Jones, 262-689-7068 Sent 2019-10-25: Sept 30 2019 SEPO INCOME STATEMENT - Please take note: Although this statement is being distributed to the community prior to the Residents' meeting scheduled for next Monday, it has not yet been officially approved. Due to it's confidentiality the document has been stored in the Resident’s Only section of the Web site in the "SEPO Financials: By Year" page. John Chajec SEPO Board President Sent 2019-10-25: OCTOBER 2019 SEPO DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - Please take note: Although these minutes are being distributed to the community today, prior to the Residents' meeting scheduled for next Monday, they are the 'unapproved version'. These minutes will be officially approved at the next director's meeting. They are available on the Sunshine Web site HERE . John Chajec SEPO Board President Sent 2019-10-24: Crafty Creations Club description/signup info for rest of 2019-2020 season - Since attachments cannot be sent in the e-mail system/application (Send In Blue) that SEPO uses for sending info to the Sunshine Community, the documents have been placed on the Sunshine Web site. So please click on the links provided below to view/download them. Please see this document for the "info on what we will be making this season" - (https://static.wixstatic.com/ugd/2851bf_c7ae4bc221814195ad8de91f29c8af61.pdf ) Please see this document for the "Registration Form for the Nov 13 class" - (https:// static.wixstatic.com/ugd/2851bf_047ce005e228443c83eba93766e10406.pdf ) 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 Sent 2019-10-23:Oktoberfest, October 30th - Oktoberfest tickets are available in the library. It is a sign-up and you complete the info on the envelope to have a virtual ticket. Please include your money with your reservation. The cost is $10.00 per person. It is a BYOB party, so please bring whatever you would like to drink for the happy hour and dinner. The date of the event is Wednesday, October 30th. Happy half-hour starts at 5pm with dinner at 5:30. There is no program. This is the first Women's Club event of the season so come and get reacquainted with new neighbors and returning ones. The menu is: Brats and hot dogs Potato Salad Cole Slaw Sauerkraut Apple Dessert Iced tea and water Vickie Jones Women's Club Activity Director Sent 2019-10-22: FINAL REMINDER: Nov Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on the 24th - This is a day earlier than the scheduled communication, but it is your FINAL reminder that if you have an article you would like published in the Nov 2019 Sunshine Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. I've only received six articles to publish to date and I know there are lots of activities scheduled in Nov. The Newsletter is one of the best forms of communication we have at Sunshine. So get that info to me so the entire community knows what's coming up. Newsletter Guidelines are posted here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletter-guidelines . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-10-22: Passing the Torch for the Mr. Fix-It List - I was truly blessed that Mike and Karen Bricker have agreed to be the new Mr. Fix-It List editors. If you go to the Sunshine web page (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) and look under “Amenities” you can download the latest list and their contact information. So – If you have been happy with a person or company who did work for you, let Mike or Karen know: michaelbricker51@gmail.com OR karenbricker51@gmail.com Many Thanks Pat Harvey Sent 2019-10-21: Limited Access to Sending SEPO Community E-Mails - Hi All - I will be traveling Oct 22-24 and will have limited access to sending community e-mails and replying to you that I have received your Newsletter articles other than in the evenings. If you have anything that is an emergency and can send it to me today, please do so. Thanks for your understanding. Beth Parrish 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-10-20: Mr. Fix It List – Passing of the Torch - Pretty much everyone knows the Mr. Fix It List either from the neighborhood Web page or from a paper copy you got from the office. I've maintained it for several years now but the time has come to “Pass the Torch”. I would like very much to hand off the responsibility for maintaining the list. It's a simple process of adding (or deleting) a line in a spreadsheet, then sending a copy to a web site and to the office. It's a five minute process maybe 3 or 4 times a month. I will provide a step by step procedure and be available in case of a problem. So – If you would be willing to help your fellow neighbors find a reliable worker, send me an e-mail or give me a call. Pat Harvey patharvey4169@gmail.com 956-412-6132 Sent 2019-10-17: Kittens Looking For A Home - There are 9 kittens looking for homes. If anyone is interested please contact me in the next 24 hours. They will be going to the shelter after that. Thanks Marge Sandusky 815 975-8025 Sent 2019-10-17: GENTLE REMINDER: Do Not Reply - This is a GENTLE REMINDER to those of you who have heard this before and NEW INFORMATION for those of you new to SEPO E-Mails. When you receive an e-mail that is FROM 'SEPO COMMUNITY' please do not reply to that e-mail unless you are requested to do so . If the author is asking for info/replies, please reply to the author directly. When you reply to SEPO COMMUNITY, it ONLY comes back to the e-mail admin (Beth Parrish). Thanks for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 314-960-6710. Beth Parrish SEPO E-Mail E-News Admin Sent 2019-10-17: SEPO OCTOBER 21st BOARD MEETING AGENDA - As of this Thursday morning no one has requested to speak at the October board meeting. Only the committees listed below in the agenda, are required to submit a report to the board. The last couple of years the SEPO organizations have held their reports for the Information meetings. Please do the same for next week's Resident Meeting. Board and Resident meetings dates, times and locations can be found here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mtgs-2019-2020 . I hope to have the Board Meeting minutes and financial reports out before the Residents Meeting so you can be prepared with any questions. Better yet, between the minutes, financial reports and our presentations, you won't have any questions at all. The Board meeting is an open meeting. Thank you, John Chajec SEPO President 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 Sent 2019-10-17: Women's Club Meeting Minutes: 10-11-2019 - The minutes from this meeting are available HERE . Respectfully submitted, Vickie Jones, Acting Secretary Sent 2019-10-17: REMINDER: Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on the 24th - This is a reminder that if you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Nov 2019 Newletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. Newsletter Guidelines are posted here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletter-guidelines . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-10-16: Veterans Day Tribute - Dear Friends, Please give this communication your best consideration. Sunshine is a great place to live because we have great people living here. I am representing the following event. Veterans Day - 11 November - Monday Sunshine is planning a Veterans Day appreciation. In the past it has been a ceremony followed by a Pot Luck. Marian Young knows about the Pot Luck and we are requesting help for this. About the ceremony - If we have a posting of the Colors, we need several folks to carry these flags - John Combs will take the lead. Lenore can do Flag Retirement Ceremony where a Flag will be burned - under safe conditions etc. We need YOU! Last year Helen Perry spoke about Veterans Day, Carolyn Clements passed out Patches for the Veterans etc...…. Call me if you are interested. It would be a shame not to recognize our Veterans. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2019-10-15: Women's Club Event: Oktoberfest - Hi All - We want to provide you with some initial information about the first Women's Club event of the 2019-2020 winter season. We will be hosting an Oktoberfest on Wed, Oct. 30. There will be brats, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw & sauerkraut. Dessert to be determined. It is BYOB (bring your own bottle). Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available. Co-Chairs: Eileen Anderson & Vickie Jones Sent 2019-10-15: Women's Club Meeting was held on Oct 11 - We had our first meeting October 11th and it was well attended. It was great to see so many friends and new residents at the meeting. To stay informed on what events are coming up, please see the bulletin board in the library. Feel free to put your name & number on the sign-up sheets and volunteer for a committee. New ideas are always welcome and a good time is had by all. You can also stay informed about activities and ideas by attending Women’s Club meetings. All ladies of Sunshine are invited. Coffee and donuts are available. Eileen Anderson President Sent 2019-10-12: SEPO RESIDENT COMMUNICATION - The question has always come up “How do we communicate to the board if we can’t talk at the meeting and/or “Why can’t we go to the board meeting?” All board meetings per SEPO bylaws and Texas state law are open meetings and anyone can attend. It is unproductive to have open discussion at the board meeting. The SEPO board adapted the policy, for speaking at a meeting, that has become common practice across the country. Anyone can submit a written request to speak on an issue at the meeting. During the remainder of my term, I will accept any request, written or oral submitted the Friday before the meeting. In the case of the upcoming meeting, the deadline would be Friday, Oct 18 th. Please include your issue to allow me time to possibly prepare a response or solve the issue before the meeting. Suggestion box: Located next to the window in the office is a suggestion box for your ideas, thoughts, complaints etc. If you sign your suggestion you will receive a response.The nature of the “suggestion” will determine whether it will be read at the board meeting. There are 3 suggestions from April, which definitely deserve researching. I apologize we have not responded sooner. All the above are “formal” means of communication. We are a small community; everyone has access to the resident address sheet/directory and the resident e-mail list. The most recent copies of both of these documents are always in the Library and on the Sunshine Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ). You know where I live, my phone number, and e-mail address. If you have a question, situation or complaint, let’s discuss it. If you are unhappy with my response, then you should definitely proceed with a formal inquiry. We will be having a Residents Meeting, tentative date per my schedule, Monday, Oct 28th. I have been given many suggestions on how to run this meeting. At this time my thoughts are, it will be an informal meeting and I will be the emcee unless some else wishes to volunteer. The board and SEPO organizations will be making presentations. There will be an “open mike” for questions etc. Thank you, John Chajec SEPO President Sent 2019-10-11: 2020 SEPO BOARD ELECTIONS - Per the SEPO bylaws a nominating committee must be appointed 60 days prior to the election in February, the December board meeting. There will be 4 board openings. John Chajec, Dick Shelton, Lyn Swonger and Clint Wunderlich will be completing their first 2-year term. If anyone is interested in being on the Nominating Committee, please contact me or any board member. If you aren't aware of who the current Board Members are you can find the entire list here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/copy-of-officers Thank you, John Chajec, SEPO President Sent 2019-10-10: Name Tags for New Residents - Please come by and pick up your name tags in the office. Name tags are in for New Residents: Brenda Johnson Dana Boatcher Joan Boatcher Dennis Pickett Hollie Pickett John Magyar Donna Magyar John Pearcy Deloris Pearcy Beverly Mason Steve Holten Dianne Holten Thomas Mensing Theresa Mensing Max Dabney Linda Dabney Along with Previous tags that are still in the office: Marlene Hall Nile Hall Sandra McAfee David McAfee Sandra Boardman Daniel Boardman Jim Clifton Daniel Clifton Rebecca VanCleave Michael Kinser Ronald Ciotti Deborah Ciotti Dan Philips Rose Phillps Darrel Bjornson Lois Bjornson Michael Winner Bonnie Winner Lisa Norman Edward Norman Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-10-10: NEW SEPO BOARD PRESIDENT & MEETINGS INFO - Lyn Swonger has been wearing two hats since the resignation of Dick Shelton as SEPO president: golf course guru and acting president. This morning the board approved the following reassignments of board responsibilities. John Chajec: President Dick Shelton: Secretary I need some time to analyze my new position so: The board meeting scheduled for next Monday, Oct 14th, will be rescheduled for Monday Oct. 21st at 1pm. The Newcomers Meet and Greet is canceled until further notice but will be rescheduled within a reasonable time. The format, agenda, of this meeting is under board review. The October meeting will not be broadcast on the web but will start in November. The equipment and technicians are unavailable at this time. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. John Chajec SEPO President Sent 2019-10-10: Women's Club Mtg Reminder and Other Information - Attention ladies!! Please invite our new residents to come with you to our Women’s Club meeting this Friday morning at 9:00 am. Also, I forgot to mention to wear your name tag, you may win a prize. Eileen Anderson President Sent 2019-10-09: Death of Anita Kurtz - My sister, Anita (Wayne) passed away last week. They were previous residents of Sunshine Estates. Her husband, Wayne Kurtz is hospitalized with a respiratory infection. Rodney Fink Sent 2019-10-08: Bill Halbrook - I received a text message from Bill Halbrook’s daughter Tami, stating that he passed away last week. Cindy Shriver Sent 2019-10-08: CORRECTION: Upcoming Meetings - Board of Directors Meeting: Monday October 14th - Board Meeting @ 1pm in the General Purpose Room Meet & Greet Meeting: Wednesday October 16th - Meet & Greet for Board and New Residents only @ 1pm in the General Purpose Room Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-10-08: Upcoming Meetings - Board of Directors Meeting: Monday October 14th - Board Meeting @ 1pm in the General Purpose Room Meet & Greet Meeting: Wednesday October 16th - Meet & Greet for Board and New Residents only @ 1pm in Retzlaff Hall Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-10-07: Women's Club Meeting Notice - The first meeting of the 2019-2020 season will be Oct 11th at 9:00 am in Retzlaff Hall. Please come and enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut. Also a great time to reacquaint with friends that have been gone over the summer. Eileen Anderson President Sent 2019-10-05: Updates to Activities List for 2019-2020 - In anticipation of residents returning to Sunshine for the 2019-2020 winter season, I have uploaded the updated 2-page Activities List on the Web site. You can find the directory by clicking on this link: (https//docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/2851bf_2e95ff052e2b4146ae06e6c3830a552a.pdf ) Also, at any time you can find Activites info by going here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/acty-mtg-legend . Beth Parrish 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-10-05: Updates to Web site and Directories - I have made multiple updates, supplied by both the SEPO Office and individual Sunshine residents, to both the Resident Directory and the Resident E-mail address list. These documents are in the 'Resident's Only' section of the Sunshine Web site for everyone to view/review. ( www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ) If you see anything that requires updating please inform BOTH myself and Valerie. Thanks for everyone's help in keeping these documents up-to-date. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Communications 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-10-04: FRIENDLY REMINDER: All invited to OPEN HOUSE - At the Dyer's request, see below for the information previously sent concerning their Open House this Sunday, Oct 6. Valerie Basaldua *************************************************************************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 12:04 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: All invited to OPEN HOUSE There will be an Open House on Sunday, Oct 6, from 2 to 4 PM at the Dyer home, 4117 N Nebraska Street. Valerie Balsadua Office Manager Sent 2019-10-03: Closed Area Friday - The Main Entrance to the Library and the North side of Retzlaff Hall Door will be closed in the afternoon for maintenance on Friday 10/04/2019. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 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: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2851bf_912e6435271d42149b09c2be340b565a~mv2_d_1211_1264_s_2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_1211,h_1264/For%202019-10-18_Signup%20Info.jpeg You can e-mail me at heididill316@gmail.com. You can also text me at 307-272-2440. Heidi Dill --- Sent 2019-10-01: All invited to OPEN HOUSE - There will be an Open House on Sunday, Oct 6, from 2 to 4 PM at the Dyer home, 4117 N Nebraska Street. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Back to Top

Clubs & Committees (Oct 1, 2025 thru Mar 31, 2026) Additional Details Art Painting Club Birding & Nature Club Fishing Association (SCCE) Garden Club (Sunshine) Neighborhood Watch Quilters (Killer Bees) Rock Painting Club (Yearround) Woodshop Events This page contains information about SEPO Club & Committee Activities/Events for the Season specified above. Additional Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest for some Clubs can be found under the AMENITIES tab. Go HERE to be directed to each Sunshine Amenity. *************** Art Painting Club (Meeting Info + Other Club News, Events & Pictures can be found HERE .) Calendar: Winter 2025-2026 November 4 November 18 November 25 December 2 December 16 December 23 December 30 January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 February 3 February 10 February 24 March 3 March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28 SEPO Email Sent 2025-11-30: Art Painting Club, is in session weekly - From Beth Parrish: With help from the club creators, Janee Bledsoe and Jane Meehan, I have created an "Art Painting Club" web page under the "AMENITIES" tab HERE for them. It currently shows the Winter 2025-2026 scheduled dates and other info from the Newsletters and SEPO Emails. Between this page and the page at the link above combined, they should show you everything I know about this new Club to date. Keep that info and pictures coming ladies and I bet you'll have that hall filled up soon. From Facebook on Nov 25, 2025 (Janee Bledsoe) Come join us every Tuesday 1pm for a painting/art class where we have fun and plenty of giggles! We have lots of supplies. Back to Top *************** Birding & Nature Club Sent 2026-03-17: TIME SENSITIVE: Birding & Nature Outing - Birding & Nature Club Outing - Thursday 3/17 AM (Click HERE to See Attachment) ALL WELCOME - TRAM TOURS Sign up in the Library - ASAP More info at Library and on both SEPO Facebook groups. - David L'Heureux, President Sent 2026-02-02: Birding & Nature Club Minutes, Dec 1, 2025 - Birding and Nature Club Minutes, Dec. 1. 2025 Call to order by Tom Stone. Speaker, Mike Heep prepared a wonderful presentation on the citrus of the Valley, sharing with us several varieties of local oranges, grapefruit, mandarin, etc. from our area. Very interesting. Meeting: minutes presentation and discussion. Motion to accept; approved. Financial: presented by Jean B. in the absence of Miles. Balance: $2993.74. Discussion Motion to accept; approved Old Business: Bird feeding going well Texas Ave Garden report: weeded and shavings applied. Tree, Shrub signage still in the works. Needs to be weather- proof yet not too pricey. New Business: Nominating committee Upcoming speakers: Keith Hackland Field trip to Resaca de la Palma in March. Fee $4.00 with tram on Wed., Sat. Or Sun. Preferably Wed. End of year bird count: Ralph Next meeting Jan. 5, 2026 Motion to adjourn. - Deb Jones, Secretary Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-02-02: Birding & Nature Club Friendly Reminder - Birding and Nature Club Friendly Reminder: We are welcoming Keith Hackland, Proprietor, of the Alamo Inn, Alamo, Texas and renowned Host of Birders from around the world. We invite you to come and listen as Keith relates some of his fascinating stories of birding adventures here in the Valley and places unknown. We will meet at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, Feb. 2. All are welcome. See you soon, - Deb Jones, Secretary Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-30: REMINDER: Birding and Nature Club Speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, February 2nd will be Keith Hackland, proprietor of Alamo Inn, Alamo, TX, who will be speaking to us on the RGV bird migratory patterns. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, February 2nd. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-29: Birding & Nature Club - Info & Interest Survey - Birding & Nature Club – A legacy of positive impact for SEPO residents Early members played a significant role in making Texas Avenue what you see today. Previously, the swamp covered most of the current grassy areas where the dogs now walk. The club removed trees and other types of vegetation, brought in fill and worked to level the ground. Periodically, new trees and shrubs were planted, and identification plaques were installed. The original butterfly garden and fountain were installed. Berms and plantings were made behind the gazebo. Bird feeders were added and maintained. Last summer the metal mesh fence was installed to support vines. The goal of that area is to have native plants that continue to attract birds and butterflies. The club has held beginning birding classes, led bird walks in the community and around the RV “lakeside”. Field trips have gone to local birding hotspots. Bird books were donated to the library, and a community bird sighting list is maintained there. The club continues to host outside speakers. Some members have even participated in the annual Audubon Bird Count. To help keep the Birding & Nature club relevant to current SEPO residents, we would greatly appreciate it if you would take a couple of minutes to at least review the survey. Just click on the following link. You DO NOT have to sign-in to take the survey. Please click SUBMIT to send us your responses. https://forms.gle/jHRsLsir7nNjzcb29 Thank you!! Reminder: Our next meeting is Monday, February 2nd, 7:00 PM - David L'Heureux Sent 2026-01-17: Birding and Nature Club meeting minutes - Birding and Nature Club Minutes January 5, 2026 Meeting was called to order by President Tom Stone There were 28 people present Unfortunately our speaker John Yochum who was going to speak about the lower RGV Magic did not make the meeting. Last month’s minutes were not available. Financials: the balance of the checkbook is $2990.74 with no activity since last month. Brenda made a motion, 2nd by Ralph to accept the report, motion passed. Old Business: Judy Stone reported on the bird feeding project. Mary will check into different types of signs for the trees and also the cost of signs. New Business: Tom asked for volunteers to head up the nominating committee for 2026-2027. Dave volunteered to head this committee. There is a field trip being planned to go to Resaca De La Palma state park in March of 2026. Tom will set it up with the park so we have a tram. Ralph gave a report on the end of the year bird count, the total species seen was 71. The most numerous bird was the Grackle, 2nd was Black Bellied Whistlers and 3rd was pigeons. They did see 27 green parakeets. Deb Gossman gave a presentation about the new garden that is by the bird feeder. She had a power point showing the whole process The next meeting will be February 2. 2026 in Retzlaff hall. Our speaker will be Keith Hackland from the Alamo Inn. Motion by Miles, 2nd by Ralph to adjourn - Tom Stone Sent 2026-01-17: Birding & Nature Club Speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, February 2nd will be Keith Hackland, proprietor of Alamo Inn, Alamo, TX, who will be speaking to us on the RGV bird migratory patterns. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, February 2nd. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-12: Birding & Nature - Birding and Nature Club with the help of the Garden Club are asking for community volunteers to help spruce up the Texas Avenue B+N Garden. If you can help, let's meet Thursday, January 15th on Texas Avenue from 12:30 to 1:30. We have some grasses that have embedded themselves into the landscape fabric. The goal is to remove the fabric and expose the nice soil underneath. The sawdust from the woodworkers will be used in this area as it becomes available. Thank you in advance volunteers and woodworkers. Needed: utility knives, garden hoes and rakes. Tom Stone, President of Birding and Nature & See the community hard at work below when they were asked to help. Sent 2026-01-10: Field trip - Attention Birding and Nature Club. We had talked about having the field trip on Wednesday, March 18 in the meeting last Monday. However the tram is available to be reserved on Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 am. So I reserved it for March 19. Thank you for your attention to this matter. - Tom Stone Sent 2026-01-07: Field trip - Birding and Nature Club Field Trip Where: Resaca de la Palma State Park When: March 19, 2026 Meet at Retzlaff Hall at 8:00 am to car pool or at 9:00 am at the park Fee: $4.00 per person A tram will be provided Items to bring: water, insect repellant, sack lunch A tour guide will also be provided. Open to all residents of Sunshine Country Club Estates. Please join us as fun will be had by all. - Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-03: Birding and Nature club speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, January 5th will be John Yochum, Park Ranger at Estero Llano Grande State Park, who will be speaking to us on the Rio Grande Valley magic. This will be of interest, as it pertains to the many unique flora and fauna of the RGV. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, January 5th. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club Sent 2025-12-01: REMINDER: B&N Club Speaker Mon Evening, Dec 1 - Technology glitch and I hadn't received this from Deb Jones over the weekend, so I hope all who wanted to attend can do so. - Beth Parrish Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, Dec 1 will be Local Naturalist and Botany expert, Mike Heep, who will be speaking to us on the topic of Citrus in the Rio Grande Valley. This will be of interest, as many of us have citrus trees nearby. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, Dec 1. All are welcome. See you soon. - Deb Jones, Secretary, Birding and Nature Club Newsletter 2025-10: BIRDING AND NATURE CLUB/GARDEN CLUB EVENT - Birding and Nature Club and Garden Club are joining together for a Garden Cleanup Day and Root Beer Floats. Come join us: November 10th at 10:00 am. We will gather at the Gazebo for a fun filled weeding event. We want to thank all the Sunshine Summer Volunteers and now Winter Volunteers for keeping the gardens in good shape. Thank you so much. - Tom Stone, Birding and Nature / Susanne Ulrich, Garden Club Newsletter 2025-10: Mission Statement: Our mission is to increase the awareness of the variety of birds in our Wetland and to learn about the native plants and animals of the Rio Grande Valley. Planning and care of the Wetlands is our primary focus. Greetings, neighbors! Our lake is full, and the birds are plentiful. It’s time for the Fall and Winter Birding Season to begin. Soon you will be arriving for another beautiful season here in the Valley and the Birding and Nature Club is gearing up for speakers and activities for 2025-2026. Mike Heep, local Naturalist and plant expert will be speaking again this year as well as Keith Hackland, owner/operator of the Alamo Inn, Alamo, Texas, a world-renowned birding destination. Our first meeting is Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7PM in the library. We will be discussing our summer and the upcoming birding season. Come join in the conversation; all are welcome! Happy birding, - Deb Jones, -Secretary Birding and Nature Club Back to Top *************** Fishing Association (SCCE) Sent 2026-01-15: Fishing Club survey - please complete by Monday, February 2nd - The Fishing Club is planning to shift to informal meetings - mainly talking about fishing experiences and getting fishing outings planned. Our meetings have been scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month. We are finding that a number of residents have committed to concerts at the Sunshine RV Park next door. We would very much appreciate it if residents complete the SHORT survey by selecting the link below. We promise it will only take a couple of minutes! Thank you for your input. If you have any questions, please contact one of the following: - Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552 - Bill Petersen at 507-291-7106 - Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862 Thank you. https://forms.gle/Hxh1Ehvg3sNjptLJ7 Sent 2026-01-06: Fishing Club Meeting January 14th - Fishing Club News: There will be a fishing club meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. It is important for all fishing club members and those interested in joining the club to attend. Please note that we had planned to take nominations and vote for up to three officers at the December meeting, however, we only had three participants in attendance and did not feel that we should move forward until we had other folks present. Therefore, we postponed the elections to the January meeting. Additionally, we have a $500 gift certificate that we had received after submitting a request to HEB that we would like to share with local (Harlingen) non profit organizations. Please bring your nomination(s) for a local non profit (which includes a description of their services) that you would like to nominate to receive a portion of the certificate and we will vote on this at the meeting. As noted previously we need people to step up for officer positions. We did have a couple express interest. If we don't have enough volunteers at our January meeting, we will need to dissolve the club. If anyone has nominations or questions, please feel free to contact Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552; Bill Peterson at 507-291-7106 or Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862. Thank you. Deb DesLauriers-Eich Newsletter 2025-10: The first fishing club meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00 pm. It is important for all fishing club members and those interested in joining the club to attend. We had planned to have elections this fall, however, with the passing of our founding president and a resignation of another member we only have three officers. We plan to solicit nominations from the floor at the meeting and vote in December. If anyone has nominations or questions, please feel free to contact Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552; Bill Peterson at 507-291-7106 or Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862. Thank you. - Deb DesLauriers-Eich Sent 2025-04-28: SCCE Fishing Association Raffle - Pat Heinerikson, Director, Area 1, accepts $400 checks from Bill Peterson, President SCCE Fishing Association to use for improvements/expenses for the billard and the fitness rooms. The donation was made possible from using proceeds from the fishing club raffle held earlier this year. Winners from the raffle were as third prize, dining and pet grooming gift certificates, Larry Jeneson. Tony graciously donated the fishing trip back to the club which allowed us to provide a larger donation to SEPO. Thank you to all to participated and supported the raffle. From Facebook (Deb Eich) Sent 2025-01-28: Fishing Guides - The Fishing Club has put together a "fishing guides" list based on our experiences. You can view it HERE . - Deb DesLauriers-Eich, Fishing Club Secretary Back to Top *************** Garden Club (Sunshine) Sent 2026-04-01: Garden Club: PICTURES - Spring Cleanup - Thank you for helping clean up Texas Ave Gardens. The gazebo should be beautiful for Easter Service. Thank you, Lori and Blaine, Jerry, Brenda, Chris, Sandy, and Dave and Pat. Please look at the pictures below of this effort. - Susanne Ulrich (Sunshine Garden Club) Sent 2026-03-29: PICTURES & THANKS, Front Of Office Renovation - I want to express my sincere gratitude and congratulate the many Sunshine Volunteer Friends & Neighbors who worked so diligently on the beautiful landscaping you now see in front and just to the left of the SEPO Office. All of this work was done on February 16, 19 & 20, 2026. I'm sure the entire community thanks you as well. - Susanne Ulrich (Sunshine Garden Club) BEFORE AFTER Beginning - Middle - End 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 2026-02-04: 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 - Susanne and Debbie S ent 2026-01-10: Reminder of Monday Meeting - Sunshine Garden Club Get Together Water Harvesting Monday, January 12th Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 Presentation “Use Rainwater Instead” with Priscilla Rosas, Texas Master Gardener From the Rio Grande to Lake Travis, from the Ogallala Aquifer to the Red River, Texas water supply is under duress. Due to new industry moving into our three-county area, this may have the potential to push water supplies to the brink (from Texas Tribune 2025/09/11). Please join us to learn how to capture rain using Water Harvesting techniques. See you Monday, - Debbie Gossman and Susanne Ulrich Sent 2025-12-07: Garden Club Presentation on Monday - Sunshine Garden Club Reminder We welcome all to come to the Rose Presentation on Monday, December 8th, at 4:00 in Retzlaff Hall. Not only roses, but plant care in general. Bring your questions and concerns. Please see the attached flyer for additional info. Door Prize, sweet snacks, and beverages. We will have a table of donated plants consisting of cuttings, bulbs, etc. Feel free to bring any excess you may have to share. See you Monday, - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2025-11-14: Garden Club: Thank You - Susanne would like to thank everyone for helping out with the Garden cleanup earlier this week. And she believes everyone enjoyed their Root Beer Floats afterwards. See pictures of the great work everyone did HERE . - Beth Parrish (for Susanne) Sent 2025-11-09: REMINDER: Garden cleanup Monday - Hello everyone, Friendly reminder of a Community Garden Cleanup Morning. Sponsored by the Garden Club and Birding and Nature Club . The temps will be perfect. If you can make it, we sure appreciate the help and the groups appreciate you. Monday, November 10th Time: 10:00 Place: Meet at Texas Avenue Gazebo After Party Rootbeer Floats This will be the November outdoor event for the Garden Club. - Susanne Ulrich Newsletter 2025-10: BIRDING AND NATURE CLUB/GARDEN CLUB EVENT - Birding and Nature Club and Garden Club are joining together for a Garden Cleanup Day and Root Beer Floats. Come join us: November 10th at 10:00 am. We will gather at the Gazebo for a fun filled weeding event. We want to thank all the Sunshine Summer Volunteers and now Winter Volunteers for keeping the gardens in good shape. Thank you so much. - Tom Stone, Birding and Nature / Susanne Ulrich, Garden Club Back to Top *************** Neighborhood Watch Email sent 2026-03-18: NW: Fundraiser - Save the DATE !!! Signup will be in the library March 18 through March 25. Help support your Neighborhood Watch. - Mary Grandy (from Facebook on March 11) Email sent 2026-03-18: NW: Fundraiser - Save the DATE !!! Signup will be in the library March 18 through March 25. Help support your Neighborhood Watch. - Mary Grandy (from Facebook on March 11) Newsletter 2025-10: Reminders - As you are packing to return South, please, remember to pack your old prescription eyeglasses. The Rotary Club recycles them and passes them along to those in need. They want the glasses, not the cases. You can place the eyeglasses in the Rotary box located in the library along the south wall. Since the flood last spring, many of you are driving different vehicles. Please, contact Valerie in the office or me, Jean Burgoine, if you need a Sunshine sticker for your rear windshield. This little sticker identifies your vehicle as belonging in the Sunshine community. This makes it easier for the people on Neighborhood Watch. Several years ago, my car broke down on the expressway. A passing driver from Sunshine noticed my sticker and came to help me. That little sticker does a lot of good. - Jean Burgoine, Neighborhood Watch Back to Top *************** Quilters (Killer Bees) (Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest can be found HERE .) Newsletter 2025-10: Thursday Morning Quilting Club - The Killer Bees, Thursday morning quilters will have their first meeting of this season at 9AM on October 2nd. Our first project will be to make pillowcases for the kids at one of the elementary schools in town. A project in association with our Women's Club. Come and check us out! We're NOT your Grandmother's quilting group! Other projects through the season are a fabric woven basket, hexagon placemats, a casserole cozie, and a few days to gather and sew on your own projects. Call or text me with any questions... - Jan Baethke, (956) 357-2218 Back to Top *************** Rock Painting Club ONGOING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR (Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest can be found HERE .) Back to Top *************** Woodworkers Sent 2026-01-17: DON'T FORGET THIS TUESDAY THE WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER 4:30 to 6PM - COMPLETE WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER 4:30 TO 6 PM TUESDAY JAN 20TH Thanks to all who bought tickets for this dinner. It is sold out. When you enter the hall please pick up your salad and dessert from the tables. Have a seat and select garlic or non-garlic bread on the ticket and raise your hand with the ticket. A woodworker server will pick up your ticket and serve your food and drinks. Relax and enjoy your meal. Please do not lean chairs to save seats. We need clear aisles for serving. Carry-outs and delivery are available. Thank you for supporting the SEPO woodshop. Questions: Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Sent 2026-01-04: WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI TICKETS ARE ON SALE - WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI TICKETS ON SALE No tickets will be sold at the door. Check with a woodworker to purchase your tickets. Cost: $12 All proceeds support the SEPO Woodshop. Dinner will be held Tuesday Jan 20th 4:30 pm to 6 pm in Retzlaff Hall . The meal consists of homemade Spaghetti, meat sauce, garlic or non- garlic bread, tossed salad w/dressing, and homemade dessert of your choice. Coffee, iced tea, lemonade and water will also be provided. The meal is served to you at your table, by some of your friendly woodworker volunteers. If you choose, you can have your meal delivered to your home or come to the hall and ask for a take-out. Any questions, please call: - Cathy Chajec Sent 2026-01-12: Woodshop Orientation Class - COMPLETE There will be a Woodshop Orientation Class on Thursday, January 1th at 5 pm in the woodshop. A one time attendance is a requirement for use of the woodshop . The shop will be closed during the class. All residents are invited to attend. No signup is necessary. Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940 Sent 2025-12-15: Wood Shop Orientation Class Wednesday December 17th 5 pm - COMPLETE WoodShop Orientation Class Wednesday Dec 17th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 Sent 2025-10-26:Wood Shop Orientation Class Tuesday Oct 28th 5 pm - COMPLETE 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 Back to Top

Women's Club Meeting Minutes (2021-2022 Winter Season) Minutes (2022-03-18) Minutes (2022-02-18) Minutes (2022-01-17) Minutes (2021-12-17) Minutes (2021-11-19) Minutes (2021-10-15) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting & Attachments March 18, 2022 (Approved at the Oct 21, 2022 mtg ) Minutes (2022-03-18) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting & Attachments February 18, 2022 (Approved at the Mar 18, 2022 mtg ) Minutes (2022-02-18) (NW Report Attachment) (Treasurer's Report Attachment) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting & Attachments January 21, 2022 (Approved at the Feb 18, 2022 mtg) Minutes (2022-01-17) (NW Report Attachment) (Treasurer's Report Attachment) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting & Attachments December 17, 2021 (Approved at the Jan 21, 2022 mtg) Minutes (2021-12-17) (NW Report Attachment) (Treasurer's Report Attachment) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting November 19, 2021 (Approved at the Dec 17, 2021 mtg) Minutes (2021-11-19) Minutes (2021-10-15) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting (and attachments) October 15, 2021 (Approved at the Nov 19, 2021 mtg) (NW Report Attachment) Back to Top

Video Exercises Look what we have here for the Video Exercise Classes. One of our most kind resident couples donated a TV. And another kind resident donated a DVD/VCR Combo Player. And yet another kind resident set it all up. Don't we live with lots of wonderful people here at Sunshine. So I want to see you all get yourselves moving and join in the FUN. Questions: Beth Parrish Location: Meeting room between the Pavilion and the Fitness Room. Access: 7 days a week. Anyone can Reserve the room through the office whenever you want to use it. The Request Form can be obtained from the Office or HERE . Use the 'Keypad Code' (found HERE ) to enter the room. Be sure to close the door tight upon exiting the room. All skill levels welcome to participate. REMEMBER - This is for both Fun & Exercise. Video DVDs & VCRs are available in the room OR bring what you like most. Back To Top

"PREVIOUS" Men's Golf League Officers Men's Golf Leader: Summer 2023 Matt Lyne Background of why Matt filled this position during this timeframe. March 2021 - March 2023 Rocky Lockwood Matt Lyne (March 2019 - March 2021) Mark Owens - President & Secretary/Treasurer No Vice President Stan Nelson - (Handicaps & Pairings) Current Officers Back to Top

Activities: Special (2023-2024 Winter Season) Additional Details St. Pat's Day Party (2024-03-17) Stained Glass Class (WEEKLY ON THU) Table Tennis (WEEKLY ON SAT) KARAOKE (PERIODIC) Private Events (PERIODIC) Calling All Cats & Dogs (PERIODIC) Dumping Bulky Items (PERIODIC) Minnesota Get-Together( (2024-02-25) COMPLETE Concert: 59 1/2 Min w/Brett Dana (2024-02-18) COMPLETE Toys for Tots & Food Drive (COMPLETE) Street Cleaning (COMPLETE) Christmas Decorating in Hall (2023-12-02) COMPLETE Exercise: Stretch Class (2023-10-06) COMPLETE St. Pat's Day Party (2024-03-17) *************** St. Pat's Day Party (2024-03-17) 2024-02 NEWSLETTER - Just want to let all Sunshine residents know that there will be a St Patrick’s Day party on Sunday, March 17. This party is unique, in that it is funded by donations from all those residents who love this Irish celebration. All are welcome - entry is free - just bring finger foods to share. All donations buy beer, wine and margaritas usually. Last year donations surpassed expectations and 35 pizzas were also provided! Derek (Dak) McFee hosts this party and contributions can be given to him at 2028 W Michigan. Phone 651-271-8214. Please watch for updates as March draws closer. - Janis McFee Stained Glass Class (WEEKLY ON THU) Back to Top *************** ONGOING STAINED GLASS CLASS Sent 2023-12-18: STAINED GLASS CLASS: Starts this week and ongoing in winter - Dear residents: Stained glass class will begin this Thursday, Dec 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the woodshop and will continue every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. throughout the winter. Please dress according to the weather. The class is open to all residents. Any questions, please feel free to contact me at 708-280-8910. - Cathy Chajec Table Tennis (WEEKLY ON SAT) *************** ONGOING TABLE TENNIS Sent 2024-01-19: Table Tennis - We have several people interested in playing table tennis. We would like to announce the startup of table tennis in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday afternoons at 1 PM. We have reserved Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM, starting tomorrow, January 20 (will not play when other events are scheduled). Give me a call if you need. - Jan Kawecki, 719-334-6493 KARAOKE (PERIODIC) Back to Top *************** PERIODIC Karaoke (Mar 15, 2024) UPCOMING Sent 2024-03-06: Karaoke & Pulled Pork in the Estates Again - Karaoke in the Hall will be Friday, March 15 with doors opening at 5:30 and singing starting at 6 PM. The Women’s Club will have pulled pork sandwiches and a bag of chips for $5.00. With the huge success last time, they will be prepared for the masses. As always, you don’t have to sing or dance, but both are encouraged. If you have any questions, contact me or your karaoke hosts, Phillip and Patricia Lay. It’s always a good time, so we hope to see you there. Randy Davis (from Facebook) Karaoke (Feb 16, 2024) COMPLETE 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 Karaoke (Jan 26, 2024) COMPLETE Sent 2024-01-23: REMINDER: Karaoke this Friday (Jan 26, 2024) - Karaoke in the Hall this Friday. New resident, Phillip Lay, and I will be hosting. As usual, bring a snack if you’d like, but it is not required. I will be bringing the famous yard of beef. And remember, you don’t have to sing, but please come and support those who do. Also, dancing is encouraged. Doors open at four, and singing begins at 4:30. Hope to see you there. - Randy Davis & Phillip Lay Sent 2024-01-09: Karaoke in late January - We will have Karaoke at the Hall on Friday, January 26 at 4pm. New resident Phillip Lay will be using his equipment. He has hosted karaoke for years and I’m excited to help him into the karaoke mix. Come join the fun. - Randy Davis The following Karaoke dates are all COMPLETE Karaoke (Dec 17, 2023) Karaoke (Dec 2, 2023) Karaoke (Nov 3, 202 3) Private Events (PERIODIC) *************** PERIODIC Private Events On November 15, 2023 from 5 pm to 10 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE On November 18, 2023 from Noon to 9 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE On November 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 7 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE On January 27, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE Calling All Cats & Dogs (PERIODIC) Back to Top *************** PERIODIC Grooming: Calling All Dogs and Cats Sent 2024-02-11: Calling All Dogs and Cats - UPC OMING 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 2023-12-17: Calling All Dogs and Cats - COMPLETE Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, December 20th, 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 Sent 2023-10-09: Calling All Dogs and Cats too - COMPLETE Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Tuesday, October17th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 12:00 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-455 Dumping Bulky Items (PERIODIC) Back to Top *************** PERIO DIC Dumping Bulky Items (Jan 25-28, 2024) COMPLETE Sent 2024-01-23: Another Opportunity to Dump your Bulky Items - ATTENTION RESIDENTS/RENTERS The trial run of residents/renters in the community being able to get rid of items that they were unable to take to the city dump was a success in December. Therefore, this coming Thursday thru Sunday, Jan 25-28, you may place your bulky items in the storage area in the Sand Pit. There will be no need to lift it onto the SEPO Trailer. There are a few items that we are asking to not be placed there: No Glass No Batteries No Tires No items that may contain Hazardous Chemicals (Oil) No Household Trash I think you know the rest Please call me with questions. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board ************************************************************* Dumping Bulky Items (Dec 5 & 6, 2023) COMPLETE Sent 2023-12-05: TRIAL RUN: Dumping your Bulky Items - ATTENTION RESIDENTS We are attempting to try out a system that could benefit our residents here in the community to get rid of items that you are unable to get out to the dump due to transportation. The Maintenance Crew will leave a trailer out in the storage area in front of the Sand Pit where you can place items on: TUE, December 5th AND WED, December 6th There are a few items that we are asking to not be placed there: No Batteries No Tires No items that may contain Hazardous Chemicals (Oil) No Household Trash Let's see how this system works for us!! Board Members in Accordance Frank Tewell , Tom Perrier, Randy Davis , Share Nelson Minnesota Get-Together( (2024-02-25) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Minnesota Get-Together (2024-02-25) 2024-02 NEWSLETTER - Sunday, February 25th, 2024 12:30 Social, 1:00pm Lunch Retzlaff Hall Cost: $15.00 Menu Brisket, w/sides, dessert and beverage: Catered By 77 Corner Cafe Entertainment will be provided after the meal, plan to stay and enjoy. Many door prizes will be drawn for after lunch. Ticket sales will start on February 1st': I will start making phone calls then or you can call me and leave a message. We had a large turn out last year and I hope to see all of the current or former Minnesotan's again and all the new residents who just moved here. Please come and join us and get to know everyone that lives in our community. Thank you and hope to see you at the Get Together - Linda Ramsdell, 218-851-6353 Concert: 59 1/2 Min w/Brett Dana (2024-02-18) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** C OMP LETE CONCERT: 59 1/2 Minutes w/Brett Dana 2024-02-18: Pictures Posted - Brett Dana (aka Dana Boettcher) put on a great concert this afternoon for the Sunshine Residents. HERE are a couple pics of Brett and the crowd intensely listening. Brett was praised with a standing ovation when he was done. Thx so much Brett. - Beth Parrish 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) 2024-02 NEWSLETTER - Toys for Tots & Food Drive (COMPLETE) Back to Top *************** COMPLETE 'Toys for Tots' (2023-12-01 ' til 2023-12 -15 ) AND 'Food Drive' (2023-12-01 'til 2023-12-20) Sent 2023-12-06: REMINDER: 'Toys for Tots' & 'Food Drive' - It has come to my attention that there is hardly any food or toys in the library for our drives. I know that in the past our community has been very generous at this time of year. So this is a friendly reminder that we are having a toy drive for 'Toys for Tots' and a 'Food Drive' for Valley Haven Children's Home/Fishes and Loaves. You can drop off your toys (please have them wrapped and marked on the bottom the age and gender) and non-perishable food items in the library. You have until 12/15 for the toy drive and 12/20 for the food drive. Thank you in advance for your generosity. - Jill Ventrello Street Cleaning (COMPLETE) Back to Top *************** C OMPLETE Street Cleaning (Dec 2, 2023) Sent 2023-11-30: UPDATE: Street Cleaning Rescheduled - Hello Sunshine owners, Harlingen street maintenance had equipment issues Wednesday and were not able to wash the oil spills on the streets. But they have told me they will be here Friday to clean those spots, please try and keep those areas open for them. Thank you. - Thomas Perrier Sent 2023-11-28: REMINDER: Street Cleaning - Hello - Here's the REMINDER email, as promised. On Monday the 13th of November, the Harlingen trash truck leaked hydraulic fluid in several places around the community. On Wednesday the 29th, they will be here power washing those areas. If you know you have an area that needs cleaning, please keep that part of the street clear. Thank you - Thomas Perrier, SEPO Board Christmas Decorating in Hall (2023-12-02) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** C OMPLETE Christmas Decorating (Dec 2, 2023) Sent 2023-12-01: REMINDER-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christmas Decorating - Hi neighbors! Just to remind you - The Woman’s Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM. It will be a great time of community spirit and camaraderie. All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! - Pam Davis Sent 2023-11-25: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christmas Decorating - Hi neighbors! The Woman’s Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM. It will be a great time of community spirit and camaraderie. All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! - Pam Davis Exercise: Stretch Class (2023-10-06) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** C OMP LETE Exercise : Stretch Class (Oct 6, 2023) Sent 2023-10-03: Reminder of Friday stretch class - Hi! This is a reminder of the stretch class offered this Friday at 10am. It will be a one-time only class. A good friend, who is a group and personal fitness trainer in Dallas, is coming to visit me and agreed to do this class and answer any questions regarding stretch and fitness. Anyone is welcome. You can pick up some new stretch ideas and enjoy together time. Please bring a matt or blanket, and a stretch strap or belt if available.... Best wishes, Irene Phillips Questions? Call me, 214 549 3993 Sent 2023-09-06: Stretch Class in Hall - Hi! This is Irene, a fellow Sunshiner. I have a good friend who is a group and personal fitness trainer in Dallas. She is coming to visit me in October! She has agreed to do a stretch class in our hall at 10:00a on Friday, October 6. Anyone is welcome. You can pick up some new stretch ideas and enjoy together time. Please bring a matt or blanket etc.... - Contact info. Irene - 214 549 3993 Back to Top

Activities: Special (Summer: 2025) - ALL EVENTS ARE COMPLETE - Back To: In Process Private Events (Varies) COMPLETE Anniversary Party (2025-09-04) COMPLETE Lunch & Learn (2025-08-15) COMPLETE Computer Class (2025-07-26) COMPLETE Backyard BBQ Potluck (2025-07-15) COMPLETE Copy of June Summer Potluck (2025-06-04) COMPLETE June Summer Potluck (2025-06-04) COMPLETE Cinco de Mayo (2025-05-04) COMPLETE Easter Sunrise Service (2025-04-20) COMPLETE Earth Day Trash Pick-up (2025-04-22) CANCELLED Bottom *************** PERIODIC: Private Events COMPLETE May 2, 2025 / 3PM to 10 PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself will be 6-9 PM) COMPLETE May 24, 2025 / 3PM to 9PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself will be 6-9 PM) COMPLETE Jul 26, 2025 / 8AM to 7PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself will be 6-9 PM) COMPLETE Aug 23, 2025 / Noon to 9PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself will be 6-9 PM) COMPLETE ************************** "COMPLETE" DATE DAY EVENT Organizer 09-04-25 Thu Anniversary Party Dee Novak Sep 4 & 5, 2025: Hall is Reserved (9AM on 4th 'til Noon on 5th) / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself will be on Sep 4 from 4-10 PM) Sent 2025-08-21: Anniversary Party - From Dee Novak Back to Top ************************** "COMPLETE" DATE DAY EVENT Organizer 08-15-25 Fri FREE Lunch & Learn Event Pam Davis Facebook 2025-08-16: What we Learned - Big thank you to Pam Davis and the Rotary Club for arranging the presentation and lunch yesterday! It was interesting to hear about Center Well and what the other vendors and representatives had to say. Lunch was delicious (Jason’s Deli sandwiches and fruit and dessert ) Some takeaways I got included: We are eligible for closed caption phones that are free through a government program. Centerwell provides care only for those who are Medicare age. South Texas vascular institute provides care for those of us with peripheral vascular/arterial disease. A new business, Texas Healthcare Quality Assurance Agency provides advocacy and tips on how to improve your interactions with health care providers. There were also representatives from insurance, hospice , Harlingen Medical Center and long term and rehabilitation care. As we age (god forbid) health information becomes more important! - Linda Davis (from Facebook) Facebook 2025-08-15: FREE Lunch & Learn Event - it may be rainy outside, but it’s lovely in our Hall with Jason‘s deli delivered, and our guests ready to discuss services provided for our community. See you soon - Pam Davis (from Facebook) Sent 2025-08-11: REMINDER - FREE Lunch & Learn Event - Just a quick reminder: Our free Lunch & Learn is happening this Friday in the hall from 12–2 PM. The sign-up sheet closes Tuesday so our host can plan the right number of lunches. Thank you! - Pam Davis (from Facebook) Sent 2025-07-31: FREE Lunch & Learn Event - 📅 Save the Date! We’re excited to welcome members of the Harlingen Sunburst Rotary Club, for a FREE Lunch & Learn Event at our hall! 🗓 Friday, August 15th 🕐 12:00 PM 📍 CenterWell Health They’ll be sharing valuable community resources for seniors, including: ✅ Assistance for hearing-impaired telephone services ✅ Information on other local senior support programs A signup sheet will be available in the Library tomorrow through next week so we can plan for lunch. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and enjoy a free meal with our community! Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, - Pam Davis 214-516-4844 Back to Top ************************** "COMPLETE" DATE DAY EVENT Organizer 07-26-25 Sat Computer Class Marian Young Sent 2025-07-22: Computer Class - Hi Everyone, I have invited Mr. Seb Ruiz to our community to hold a computer class to refresh our memories. The class will be held this Saturday, 7/26/25 in the card room from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. The cost is $10 per person. Snacks will be provided. Seb has over 20 years in the computer industry. If you wish to attend, contact me by text or phone. - Marian Young 719-468-4556 Back to Top ************************** "COMPLETE" DATE DAY EVENT CHAIRPERSON(S) 07-15-25 Tue Backyard BBQ Potluck Pam Davis Facebook 2025-07-14: The stage is set for musical guest Dave Phinney and the Hall is cool and ready for a backyard bbq style potluck! The fun starts tomorrow at 3:45 PM when the doors open. The musician brought to us by Bettina Elliot will start at 4:30 PM. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! - Pam Davis Sent 2025-07-08: July Monthly Potluck - 🌞One week from today!!🌞 🧺Our next monthly summer potluck gathering is happening on Tuesday, July 15th, and we’re going with a Backyard Picnic theme! 🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Phinney, a talented new artist brought to us by Bettina Elliot! He’ll be performing for us starting at 4:30 PM, and we’ll be passing the hat to show our appreciation for his music. 🕓 Schedule: • Doors open at 3:45 PM • Potluck starts at 4:00 PM • Music begins at 4:30 PM ☕ We’ll provide coffee, tea, and lemonade — you bring a dish to share, BYOB, a smile, and maybe a tip for the artist.🎶 🎉 As always, this event is completely free and open to all. Let’s come together for great food, music, and community vibes. See you there! - Pam Davis Sent 2025-06-24: Backyard BBQ Potluck - 🌞 In addition to 4th of July.. Join Us for Our Monthly Summer Potluck – Backyard Picnic Style! 🌻 Mark your calendars! Our next monthly summer potluck gathering is happening on Tuesday, July 15th, and we’re going with a Backyard Picnic theme! 🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Phinney, a talented new artist brought to us by Bettina Elliot! He’ll be performing for us starting at 4:30 PM, and we’ll be passing the hat to show our appreciation for his music. 🕓 Schedule: • Doors open at 3:45 PM • Potluck starts at 4:00 PM • Music begins at 4:30 PM ☕ We’ll provide coffee, tea, and lemonade — you bring a dish to share, BYOB, a smile, and maybe a tip for the artist.🎶 🎉 As always, this event is completely free and open to all. Let’s come together for great food, music, and community vibes. See you there! Sincerely, Pam Davis Back to Top ************************** "COMPLETE" DATE DAY EVENT CHAIRPERSON(S) 07-04-25 Fri Fourth of July Potluck Linda Davis, Cathy Richmond, Karen Basse Sent 2025-06-21: Fourth of July Potluck - Join Us for a 4th of July Potluck! A huge shoutout to Linda Davis, Cathy Richmond, and Karen Basse for putting together this year’s potluck celebration! Come out for an evening filled with delicious food, and great fellowship on Friday, July 4th. Doors will open at 4 PM. We’ll have tea, lemonade, and coffee available, but feel free to bring your own beverages! Let’s make this a memorable Independence Day together! 🇺🇸✨ Sincerely, Pam Davis Back to Top ************************** "COMPLETE" DATE DAY EVENT CHAIRPERSON(S) 06-04-25 Wed Monthly Summer Get-Together Pam Davis Sent 2025-06-03: June summer potluck update - Just a friendly reminder that our monthly potluck is this Wednesday!! Doors open at 3:45 and DIEGO & EDITH will start around 4:30! We are looking forward to catching up with everyone! Hope to see you there!🥙🎶 Sincerely, - Pam Davis Sent 2025-05-28: June summer potluck update - 🥳🎉IMPORTANT UPDATE 🥳🎉 🌞🎉Our summer potluck is now on Wednesday, June 4th due to scheduling issues with Diego And Edith. Sorry for the change! We hope to see you there! 🍽️✨ #Potluck #SeeYouThere  🥗🍰 Join Us for a Scrumptious Summer Salads & Desserts themed Potluck! 🎶🍰🥗 Dear friends and neighbors, We’re excited to invite you to our monthly summer potluck featuring fresh, scrumptious salads and mouthwatering desserts (Or whatever you would like to bring)! 🗓 Date: *Wednesday, June 4th* 🕒 Time: Doors open at 3:45 PM (Starts at 4PM) 📍 Location: Retzlaff Hall  Bring your favorite salad—whether it’s a classic, a fun twist, or a family recipe— or a dessert to share. We can't wait to taste all the wonderful flavors! Plus, enjoy the lovely tunes of our musical guests, Edith and Diego, as we gather together for good food and great company. 🎶 This event is completely free, but we will have a pass the hat for a wonderful artist!🕺🏻💃 Let’s make this a joyful afternoon filled with laughter and delicious treats. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🌼 Sincerely, - Pam Davis 214-516-4844 Sent 2025-05-13: June Monthly Summer Get Together - Howdy neighbors! Save the date! Our next monthly summer potluck is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd! The doors will open at 4 PM, and Edith and Diego will take the stage at 4:30. This event is completely free, though we will be passing around a hat for contributions to support our artists. Exciting news—Edith mentioned she’ll be bringing along two delicious cakes!!🍗🎶💃 Sincerely, - Pam Davis Back to Top ************************** "COMPLETE" DATE DAY EVENT CHAIRPERSON(S) 05-04-25 Mon Cinco de Mayo Party Pam Davis Sent 2025-05-01: WC - Cinco de Mayo Party/Potluck - - Randy Davis (From Facebook) 2025-04-08: WC - Cinco de Mayo Party - Get ready to fiesta! Join us for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo Party on May 5th at 4 PM at the Hall! Exciting games Mexican Themed Potluck Lively music provided by our very own Mark Horton And let's not forget the colorful drinks! Whether you dance like no one’s watching or simply enjoy the vibe, there's something for everyone! Bring your amigos and let’s make some amazing memories together! Where: Retz Hall When: May 5, 4 PM - Pam Davis (From Facebook) Women’s Club President Back to Top ************************** "COMPLETE" DATE DAY EVENT CHAIRPERSON(S) 04-20-25 Sun Easter Sunrise Service Pam Davis 2025-04-18: WC Easter Sunrise Service: Printable Flyer - You can access a printable flyer for the Sunday Easter service HERE . We will also have some at the service. Thanks. - Pam Davis Women’s Club President 2025-04-13: REMINDER: WC Easter Sunday Potluck Breakfast - With all that has happened, I was asked to send out a reminder: Join us for an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 20th at 8 AM, held at the gazebo and led by Chaplin Larry Allen. We will be collecting an offering to support his valuable ministry efforts in our community. Please be aware that if the ground is too soggy, if weather conditions are unfavorable, or if mosquitoes are particularly bothersome, we will relocate the service to the Hall for everyone's safety. Following the service, we invite you to a delightful Easter potluck breakfast at the Hall at 9:00 AM. We can’t wait to see you there. - Pam Davis (WC President): from Facebook 2025-04-07: REMINDER: WC Easter Sunday Potluck Breakfast - On Sunday, April 20th, Sunshine Estates will have an Easter Potluck Breakfast at 9 a.m. The Easter Service will commence at 8 a.m. at the Gazebo and last approximately 30 minutes. This should give everyone enough time to gather their dish from home and join us in Retzlaff Hall at 9 a.m. The Women’s club will supply the table settings, coffee and water. We are trying to keep this simple, so there is no signup sheet or charge. No one needs to do a lot of work, this way we can enjoy each other’s company and many homemade delights! Any questions, please contact Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 - Pam Davis (WC President): from Facebook 2025-03-07: Easter Sunrise Service - Mark your calendars! Our Easter Sunrise Service at the gazebo is on Sunday, April 20th at 8 AM. Chaplain Larry Allen will be officiating. We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Pam Davis ************************** "CANCELLED" DATE DAY EVENT CHAIRPERSON(S) 04-22-25 Tue Earth Day Trash Pick-up Jill Ventrello Back to Top

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S EPO Community Emails: Februry 2025 (In Process of adding rest of emails for this month.) Sent 2025-02-27: Birding & Nature Club: Upcoming Event - Notice: On behalf of the Garden Club and the Birding and Nature Club, I would like to extend my appreciation to our fellow neighbors who helped with the installation of the fence at Texas Ave. It was quite a project and the outcome could not have been better. Good work everyone! On Monday, March 3rd, we have the distinct pleasure of welcoming Naturalist and Valey Entrepreneur Keith Hackland as our guest speaker. Keith, along with his wife, Audrey Jones, own and operate the Alamo Inn, Alamo , Texas. Their Inn is a premier destination for birders from all around the world. Come join us as we welcome Keith to our birding club. See you soon, - Deb Jones, Secretary, Birding and Nature Club Sent 2025-02-26: GNDGT Afternoon Tee Time is 1:00 PM. Captains meet at 12:30 PM. - I made an error regarding the tee time for the PM group. The tee time is 1:00P M not 12 noon as previously posted. Also, the meeting time for the PM Captains was wrong. They will meet at 12:30 PM not AM. Please take note of my errors. The attached reflects the corrected pairings and the correct tee & captain meet times. I hope this gets to everyone in time for them to realize this error. - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Chair Sent 2025-02-24: REMINDER - MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Golf Course Closures during Feb/Mar 2025- Please make note of the Dates and Times below that the Sunshine Golf Course will be closed to anyone who is not participating in these events. - Scott Kronshage, Golf Course Director, SEPO Board Sent 2025-02-24: GNDGT: Pairings, Rules etc - The below has been provided to all players in the tournament and is also posted in the Library. In case you are interested in who is playing and the rules of play, see below. - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Chairperson Sent 2025-02-24: GNDGT Women's Golf Lunch Stand - The Women's Golf League will once again have a lunch stand on Thursday and Friday of the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament. Retzlaff Hall will be open for lunch from 11 to 2 for all golfers and any Sunshine resident/renter that would like to attend. Come one, come all. - Terry DeBackere Sent 2025-02-23: FINAL REMINDER: MAR 2025 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day FEB 24, 2025 - Here's your FINAL 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 . I've only received one article so far. I would encourage you to include any April events in this Newsletter, since this will be the final Newsletter for the 2024-2025 Winter Season. Even if you don't have all of the information finalized by the Newsletter deadline, send 'what you do know so far' or just 'Save the Date' . It's also a perfect opportunity to recap past events and/or thank those who helped you with prior events/activities. Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the website 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 2025-02-23: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2025-02-22 - The 'UNAPPROVED' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Feb 18, 2025 are below and also available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Lisa Perrier, WC Secretary Sent 2025-02-22: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) - This past week, the following updates were made to Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale On Feb 19, 2025: The home owned by Jim Bilot & Barbara Young, 1913 W Montana Avenue, is For Sale. On Feb 20, 2025: The home owned by Isabel Muller, 4108 4 N Nebraska Street, is For Sale. On Feb 21, 2025: The price has been reduced on the home at 4217 N Missouri, owned by Scott & Anita Woodward. - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-02-21: Saturday Scramble - Just to clarify, no Saturday Scramble Saturday February 22nd, 2025. The cold weather continues with a chance of rain through the day. Have a great weekend and see you next Saturday if not before. Thank you, - Nancy and Matt Lyne Sent 2025-02-21: Women's Club 2025-2026 Activities planning meeting - Hello ladies. I told those of you at the Women's Club meeting that the annual planning meeting was scheduled for March 5th in the library at 10:00 but that has changed. We have to have it before March 1st so therefore it will still be in the library at 10:00 but on the 26th of February. Those of you that were not at the meeting, we would love for you to attend if you have any ideas for what you like to see happen next year, especially if you'd like to chair an event. We look forward to seeing you there. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2025-02-21: ACTION REQUIRED: Activity Request Approval Process for 2025-2026 - In the minutes from the 2025 Board (1st Required) meeting on Feb 18, 2025, along with info about your 2025 Board members, the announcement concerning Activity Request processing for 2025-2026 events was explained. To emphasize - Activity Requests for 2025-2026 need to be given to Valerie by March 1, 2025 as explained in the process posted on the Sunshine website HERE . Priority requests will be approved at the March 10, 2025 Board meeting in the order stated on the website. All other requests also need to go to Valerie and will be approved by the Office on a first come / first processed basis. SEPO Board (Multiple emails from Feb 11 thru Feb 21 still need to be added to this page. If you have any questions about SEPO emails during this timeframe, please contact the Website Mgr @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com .) Sent 2025-02-11: ANNOUNCEMENT: 95th birthday for Grace Nolte Hedstrom - Dear Sunshine Country Club Estates, My mother Grace Nolte Hedstrom, who was a resident of Sunshine from 1999 to 2020, is celebrating her 95th birthday on March 6. We are hosting a card shower for her. I know she would love to hear from her Sunshine friends. - Susan Nolte Jacob, 641-330-9876 jacob@rconnect.com Sent 2025-02-11: REMINDER: WC Casino Night - Tickets will be: $25.00 each - And only 180 total tickets will be sold. Ticket sales dates will be in our library on - Wednesday Feb12th, 10am to11am > for casino night workers AND 11am to 2pm > for everyone else Thursday Feb 13th, 12pm to 2 pm for all tickets that are left until they are sold out. - Vicky LeRoy Krueger, 785-418-6208 & Cindy Hulswit. 701-318-0444 Sent 2025-02-11: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Feb 10, 2025 - NOTE: There are two videos from the Feb 10, 2025 Regular Board meeting. The first meeting was called to order at 1 PM. This meeting was adjourned around 2 PM and the Board went into Executive Session. There is never a video from an Executive Session. At approximately 3:15 PM the second portion of the Board Mtg (Reg) was called to order and is on video. The two videos are available on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please contact Beth Parrish with any technical / website issues/questions. Please contact Randy Davis with any meeting content questions. - Randy Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-02-11: Have you voted yet? - Everyone should have received their 2025 SEPO Election Ballot packets by now. At 1 PM today (Feb 11, 2025) you will have exactly one week (seven days) to fill out your ballot and drop it into the locked Ballot Box in front of the SEPO Office. Please don't forget to fill out the 'Attendance' Proxy statement before submitting your ballot. In the next couple of days I'll be sending another email with some more details about exactly what you should expect and need to do prior to and on election day, which is Feb 18, 2025. Please call me with questions at any time. Beth Parrish, 2025 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson 2025sepoeleccomm@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-02-10: AGENDA: ANNUAL Mtg - Tue, Feb 18, 2025 @ 1 & 3 PM - The agenda for the Tue, Feb 18 2025 ANNUAL Meeting at 1 & 3 PM can be viewed / printed directly from HERE and 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. - Randy Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-02-10: Reminder of Garden Club speaker - Reminder: Sunshine Garden Club Speaker Tuesday, February 11th Retzlaff Hall at 6:30 Hope you can make the presentation about the healthy benefits of edible mushrooms. Our speaker is a teacher and coming from Pharr. Hope to see you Tuesday. Signup not needed. - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2025-02-08: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2025-01 (January) - The UNAPPROVED January 2025 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . If anyone has any questions, feel free to email them to sepotreasurer@gmail.com . These financial reports are preliminary and may change when our CPA completes our 2024 tax return. See my explanations duly noted on the reports." - Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com Sent 2025-02-05: GUYS & DOLLS award banquet - Guys & Dolls Awards Banquet 5:00pm Saturday Feb. 8th Retzlaff Hall Saturday evening there will be a Happy Hour and awards ceremony. Everyone bring your favorite finger food to share, and also your favorite beverage. Play format & Rules: Teams exchange cards for scoring. Confirms scores after each hole. Team A tees off first. Team B next. Team farthest out hits after that…. NO mulligans! Any whiff is a stroke. NO”gimmies” at the hole the ball must be putted in. Team’s turn is over once the ball is in the hole. The partner cannot continue putting. The hole is done. Return cards to the library Friday and Saturday after play. Cards not returned will receive no score for the day. Advance 2 holes for Saturday tee off. Hope everyone has fun! - Sent from Deloris Pearcy Sent 2025-02-02: Casino Night February 22nd! - Casino night is just around the corner Saturday, February 22 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Snacks and Popcorn, Wine, Beer and some adult drinks will be served. Tickets will be: $25.00 each and only 180 total tickets will be sold. Ticket sales dates will be in our library on Wednesday Feb12th 10am to11am for casino night workers and 11am to 2pm for everyone else. Tickets also available on Thursday Feb 13th, 12pm to 2 pm for any that are left until they are sold out. We are sill looking for donations. If you have something new and of good value please let us know. Or if you frequent a business and would like to ask them to donate that would be great. If you go shopping and would like to pickup a gift card or two to donate that would be much appreciated. This a fun event and a very costly event to put on. This is one of Women’s Club biggest events of the season and with everyone’s help it's lots of fun for all! Replies come direct to my email or any question’s please contact: Vicky LeRoy Krueger, 785-418-6208 & Cindy Hulswit, 701-318-0444 Back to Top