SEPO Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Architectural Control Committee (ACC) See Also: Covenants - Exhibit B concerning ACC (This is from April 2021 Newsletter) The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is alive and well and working in conjunction with the SEPO Board to actively cause residents to follow the Covenants, Bylaws and Policy & Procedures of our Community. Every resident in our community has a legal obligation to comply with our Covenants and Bylaws. These Covenants and Bylaws run with land. They can only be changed by specific votes of our community which are identified in the Covenants and Bylaws. The SEPO Board nor the Architecture Control Committee can approve any construction that conflicts with our Covenants. Every owner has this same obligation. We are aware there may have been past construction, either intentionally or unintentionally, which conflicts with our Covenants and/or Policy & Procedures. The ACC is diligently working to identify and trying to mitigate such infractions. The enforcement action by the ACC and/or the SEPO Board is an obligation that is mandated in our Covenants. This effort is to be consistent for the safety and fairness to all the Owners in Sunshine Country Club Estates. If you are considering work on the outside of your home, repairs or building projects you want to do, based on our Covenants which run with your property, you are mandated to submit a request for review of such a project and obtain their approval before any construction commences. The appropriate ACC Forms are located in the library and can also be printed HERE . There is one warning that needs to be stated. Applicants should obtain a building permit from the City of Harlingen or the Town of Combs or obtain a written statement on letterhead from either of these agencies, that state “No building Permit is Required by City of Harlingen/Town of Combs” for the work shown on the attached documents, signed by an appropriate building official from the respective city/town. Once you have obtained either a building permit or statement that no building permit is needed from Harlingen/Town of Combes, attach your submitted material, and complete the ACC form. Then please submit your form to Valerie in the office. The Architectural Control Committee meets the 1st and 15th of each month. If an emergency arises please contact any person on this committee. Thank you for helping to keep this community strong and beautiful. Respectfully submitted, ACC Committee Terry Lacy, Brad Anderson, Kathleen Sunder, Dave Fleiner Architectural Control Committee (ACC) - View/P rint Form HERE - Back to Top

PREVIOUS SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020 - 2021 SEPO Officers Terms Vary based on Year Elected SEPO Board of Directors 2020 - 2021: Jim Kennedy (term expired 2021) (NOTE: Jim had replaced a director who resigned.) President Lyn Swonger (term expired 2022) 1st Vice President: Director of Golf Course - Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Frank Tewell (term expired 2022) 2nd Vice president: Director of Common Area 1 - Offices & Lounge Pavilion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sunburst Building Neil Morehead (term expired 2021) Director of Common Area 2 - Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Texas Ave Jerry Drost (term expired 2021) (NOTE: Jerry had replaced a director who resigned.) Director of Common Area 3 - Storage Lot & Woodshop Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court Mecca Henry (term expired 2022) Treasurer Tony Tramel (term expired 2022) Secretary Covenants Bylaws Policies and Procedures Back to Top

Activities: Special (2022 Summer) Additional Details Potlucks: Summer (Special) Grooming: Dogs & Cats (Periodic) Potlucks: Summer (Special) *********************************************************************** PERIODIC - COMPLETE Summer Potlucks: Special ********************** COMPLETE August summer potluck (08-18-2022) Sent 2022-08-15: August Potluck - Our August potluck will be this coming Thursday, the 18th. Doors open at 4 and we’ll eat between 4:30 and 5. Iced tea, coffee and ice will be provided. Bring a dish to pass, wear your name tag and we’ll see you there! - Cathy Richmond Update 2022-08-06: Mark your calendars! The next summer potluck will be August 18th! Bring a dish to pass and we will see you there! - Cathy Richmond ********************** COMPLETE July summer potluck (07-04-2022) Update 2022-07-04: Thanks to everyone who came to our July 4th potluck! We had a good time and welcomed new and not quite so new residents Vicki and Ralph and Domingo! Small world reared its head again as Vicki went to junior high with Fred and Sandy Lowe. More Chiefs fans! Our next summer potluck will be in August. Stay tuned for more information. Meanwhile we have a happy potluck hour every Thursday in the hall at 4PM. See you there! Sent 2022-06-27: July potluck - Our July potluck will be Monday, July 4th. Please join us to celebrate Independence Day! Cathy Richmond. ********************** COMPLETE June summer potluck (06-16-2022) Sent 2022-06-12: June summer potluck - Our June potluck will be Thursday, June 16th. Doors open at 4 and we’ll eat about 5. Remember to wear your name tags. See you there! Cathy Richmond ********************** COMPLETE Memorial Day Potluck (05-30-2022) Sent 2022-05-27: Memorial Day potluck/picnic - I am proud to announce that Spencer Smith, Sgt. Army retired will present a short service in recognition of all who gave their ultimate for our country. About 5pm please join us in this remembrance. Cathy Sent 2022-05-26: Memorial Day potluck picnic - Slight change of plans for our Memorial Day potluck and picnic. After an informal survey I have decided not to collect money and worry about getting enough food to cook on the grills. Instead, I’m asking you (if you want to) cook an extra hotdog or hamburger or piece of chicken to share as your dish to pass. We will still bring a salad, dessert or appetizer to share. Looks like it will be hot so games indoors will be popular. We will have corn hole, Jenga and ring toss. We could use another corn hole set if anyone would loan us one for the day. Contact me if you would let us borrow yours. Hope to see everyone on Monday starting 4ish and eat at around 5. Cathy Richmond (303)990-2730 Sent 2022-05-10: Memorial Day potluck - We are calling this potluck a Memorial Day picnic! We will get the grills out and you can cook whatever you want. We will also cook you a hamburger or hotdog for $5. Bring a salad, dessert or appetizer. After the potluck we will play games inside and outside! We will have corn hole, ring toss, shuffleboard and many other games. I will put a virtual ticket box in the library for those who want us to cook for them. Cathy Richmond ********************** COMPLETE Cinco de Mayo (05-05-2022) Pics from Cinco de May Potluck - Sent 2022-05-04: Cinco de Mayo Potluck - Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the first potluck of the summer in the hall this Thursday, May 5th starting at 4:30! Please bring your favorite dish and we will provide margaritas, ice tea, coffee music, and more! Don’t forget your name tags!😊 If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844. Sent 2022-05-04: Cinco de Mayo potluck - Mark your calendar! Lots of fun on May 5th! See attached for details. See you there 🇲🇽 Cathy Richmond Grooming: Dogs & Cats (Periodic) ************************************************************************************** COMPLETE Grooming: Dogs and Cats (08-31-2022) Sent 2022-08-25: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:00 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 COMPLETE Grooming: Dogs and Cats (07-07-2022) Sent 2022-07-05: Calling All Dogs and Cats Too - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Thursday, July 7th, 2022 to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:00 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 COMPLETE Grooming: Dogs and Cats (05-25-2022) Sent 2022-05-19: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hi Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting around 12:30 or 1:00. 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 COMPLETE Grooming: Dogs and Cats (04-07-2022) Sent 2022-04-04: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hi Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Thursday, April 7, 2022 to take care of your pet's nails. She will start at 1:00 pm. Please text or call Sandra, and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home, and the cost is ten dollars for each pet. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Back to Top

Golf Course Previous Info Golf Course The large beautiful common areas of Sunshine include a par 3, 9-hole golf course. (See Pictures at Bottom of Page) Sunshine is the Home of the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament. It is free to play to all Residents and their Immediate Families. Guests can play for a nominal fee. There are both Ladies' and Men's Golf Leagues. Men play on Tuesday mornings. Ladies play on Wednesday mornings. Several Golf Scrambles are played on multiple Days & Times. Various Golf Tournaments are played throughout the year. Information below contains excerpts from the SEPO Policies & Procedures COMMON AREA The term ‘Common Area’ refers to all real property contained in Sunshine C ountry Club Estates and includes the golf course. GOLF COURSE The golf course may NOT be reserved for private parties. It may only be reserved for SEPO events, with SEPO Board approval. Sunshine Country Club Estates’ guests (not qualifying as immediate family members of owners) as well as ENCORE residents are required to pay green fees before starting play. ENCORE residents must wear their RV name badges and display the green fee tag on their golf bag. All golfers are required to have their own clubs and bag or other appropriate carrier. Foursomes are suggested when the golf course is busy except during league play. More than five should never play at one time. Play is required to start at the number one tee at all times from October 1st through April 30th. However, persons may join players already in progress as long as it is agreeable to those players and does not make more than a foursome. Use of a tee is required at all times when teeing off. Practice is not allowed on any part of the golf course except on the putting green by number one tee box. Keep riding carts on cart paths when teeing off and 20 feet from greens when possible and practical. Replace divots on tee boxes and fairways. Repair ball marks on greens. Do not trespass upon owner’s property at any time except to retrieve straying golf balls. Never hit the ball out of an owner’s yard. Do not rake for balls during active play. Everyone is required to wear appropriate clothing including shirts at all times on the golf course. No bicycles or motor scooters are allowed on the golf course. Anyone wishing to use a riding golf cart to play golf may do so by paying an annual Golf Course Improvement fee. A sticker must be purchased each year and placed in plain view on the windshield of the cart. All Golf Course Improvement Fees collected shall be used for the construction/continued maintenance and repair of: future/existing concrete golf cart pathways/trails, water features on the golf course, including, but not limited to, masonry walls of the golf course ponds and aeration pumps/fountains, water irrigation and pond lighting improvements. All of these improvements shall be located within the limits of the golf course. When the golf course is closed because of excessive rain accumulation or for maintenance procedures, signs will be posted in front of the Office and at the number one tee box. At times when the course does remain open there may be posted restrictions on the use of riding golf carts even though walkers are permitted. If in question, you should check the office area before proceeding to the first hole to play, in the event you are not starting on the number one tee in league play. The golf green fee for a temporary guest as defined under GUESTS is $2.00 to play in scramble for nine holes, which includes tournaments and guest days. The green fee for a temporary guest to play nine holes is $5.00. These fees are paid at the office. The golf green fee for an incidental guest as defined under GUESTS is $10.00 for nine holes and $15.00 for eighteen holes. This same fee will apply to residents of ENCORE. You may only enter or exit the golf course by means of a cart path, never from your backyard or a neighbor’s back yard. There are cart paths leading from each street to enter and exit the course. The course is for playing golf. It is not a shortcut from one street to another. The SEPO golf course is restricted during Men’s and Women’s Golf League play as follows: During the months from April 1 thru September 30 the SEPO golf course is restricted for: Tuesday Men’s League play from 8:30 to 10 AM. Wednesday Women’s League play from 8:30 to 10 AM. During the months from October 1 through March 31 the SEPO golf course is restricted for: Tuesday Men’s League play from 8 AM to Noon. Wednesday Women’s League play from 9 AM to Noon. If you are not participating in the Men’s or Women’s scheduled Golf League play, you must wait until the entire League play is completed before gathering to play. Golfers who wish to play ‘after League play has completed’ are requested not to stage at Hole #1, as this has shown to prevent League players from using the cart paths to advance on the course. Non-League golfers should gather on Michigan Avenue, away from the cart path, in anticipation of League play completion, in order to reduce congestion on Hole #1 tee box “Feeding ducks on the golf course is prohibited.” Per the TX Parks & Wildlife, it is an offense to feed or offer any wildlife or exotic wildlife unsecured in a manner that makes food available to wildlife or exotic wildlife unless specifically authorized. The feeding of birds can be permitted using feeders that contain food in a specific area. USE OF COMMON AREA Guests other than immediate family shall pay green fees for golfing. ENCORE (Sunshine RV Park) residents wearing their badges may use the golf course during open hours by filling out a green fee tag, displaying it on their bag and depositing the correct green fees in the mailbox used for collection located at Number One tee. All outdated green fee tags must be removed from their golf bag. Use of the golf course by ENCORE residents will be reviewed at least annually by the Board of Directors and will be restricted or eliminated if the Board finds the course is overcrowded or such restriction is needed for any other reason. Organizers of approved golf tournaments shall be allowed to invite persons other than owners to enter and play golf in tournaments subject to paying the appropriate green fees. In the event an Owner is the single owner/occupant of a home, then he or she is allowed to invite one guest to accompany him or her in the use of the common facilities at any time. GUESTS An incidental guest is defined as not being a member of your immediate family and who resides within a 50 mile radius. Guests who wish to play golf must be accompanied by the host resident and no more than three (3) guests may play with the resident. Such incidental guest is limited to no more than two occasions per year of use of the common facilities. Private party guests in Retzlaff Hall or the Lounge, Sunburst and the Pavilion are excluded from this rule. Greens fees are set forth under GOLF. A temporary guest is defined as not being a member of your immediate family and who resides outside of a 50 mile radius. Such temporary guest includes those staying with the owner in his home or elsewhere while visiting. If the guest is staying outside the resident’s home, the resident must accompany the guest while playing. This temporary guest is limited to use of the common facilities for no more than thirty consecutive days per year. Greens fees are set forth under GOLF. A badge is no longer required for in-house overnight guests who are entitled to use all facilities in the common area. All children under age 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. If your in-house guest wishes to play golf you must obtain a yellow tag which must be displayed on the golf bag. The tag must be returned to the SEPO office. If an owner wishes to pay for their house golf guest they may do so by keeping track of the number of times their guest plays and pay the proper amount after the guest leaves. PETS Pets are never allowed on the golf course. PROPERTY AND YARD MAINTENANCE No placement of any type of enhancement on the golf course area (flagpole, bird house, tree, shrub, flower, etc.) is allowed without approval of the SEPO Board. In order to control water pressure for the golf course, owners are prohibited from watering their own yards using Resaca water between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Noncompliance may result in the capping off of the Resaca water to their property. SMOKING REGULATIONS Smoking will be allowed on the Golf Course but no cigarette butts may be discarded on the grounds. Consideration should be given to nonsmokers if riding in the same golf cart. Extinguished cigarette butts may be placed in the cup holders used for broken tees. GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS and OTHER INFO OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS 2024-02-03: Golf Course Cart Path - If you see this on the golf course cart path, it’s an indication that you’re 50 yards from the center of the green. The one pictured is on # 4, but we’ll be adding more holes later this week. - Randy Davis: SEPO Board (from Facebook) 2024-02-03: Golf Course Cart Path - If you see this on the golf course cart path, it’s an indication that you’re 50 yards from the center of the green. The one pictured is on # 4, but we’ll be adding more holes later this week. - Randy Davis: SEPO Board (from Facebook) 2023-08-12: Golf Cart Street Crossings - We have added golf cart street crossings on Indiana Circle (from hole 4 to 5) and Michigan (from hole 5 to 6). Street signs have been ordered. - Randy Davis, SEPO Board Golf Course Director 2023-07-19: Sunshine Golf Course Improvement: New Fountain - New water fountain on the number seven pond. Hopefully, this will help with the algae situation. - Randy Davis 2023-05-23: Golf: Aerating the Greens - It appears the weather will cooperate this week to allow us to begin aerating the greens. We will start around Wednesday noon and should be completed by Friday afternoon. The course will be open, but please play around the workers. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director 2023-04-20: Golf Course Maintenance - All of the following information is contingent on the weather (rain, wind conditions, etc.): At noon Wednesday, April 26, we will begin aerating the greens. We will be completed Friday afternoon. The course will be playable, but the greens will be rough and you will need to skip holes that are being actively worked. Throughout the next few months, on Thursday mornings (while it’s still dark), we will be spraying turf management solution. This is purchased at Home Depot over the counter. It helps with our grass and as a side by-product helps kill mosquitos where they breed. It does not affect ornamentals, roses, flowers, shrubs, trees, fruits, citrus, and vegetables. If you don’t drink it, it’s safe for humans and pets. It has a smell to remind you to be extra aware for you and your critters. Also as needed, there will be periodic spraying to kill clover and encroaching carpet grass in small sections of the course. Thank you for your patience. - Randy Davis Golf Course Director 2023-01-16: Golf course bridge closure - This is to advise that Wednesday (1/18/23) at noon, the bridge from the # 1 green to the # 2 tee box will be closed. You will be directed to go in front of the # 3 green and up # 2. The bridge will be reopened Thursday morning. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director 2022-11-17: 2023 HOA Assessments - The Golf Course Improvement Fee of $25.00 for Golf Cart Permit will remain the same for 2023. - SEPO Board 2022-10: SEPO Newsletter - The course is shaping up nicely. Manny and Joe have done an excellent job of maintaining the area, especially during long drought times and lack of irrigation water. Each time you play, think about leaving the course nicer than you found it. All of us, golfers and non-golfers, should want a nice course to see and play. Any help you bring will be appreciated. Any questions or concerns, please let me know. - Remember, a good golf partner is one who's always a little bit worse than you are. - Randy Davis, SEPO Golf Course Director 2022-08-15: Golf Course: Looks Great - Manny and Joe have done a great job at keeping our golf course green. It’s a beautiful thing and great to play on! - Randy Davis SEPO Board - Golf Course Director Back to Top

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

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

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

BYLAWS OF THE BIRDING & NATURE CLUB As of Mar 2, 2015 Birding & Nature Club Home Page Back to Top

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

Dates/Days/Time for all recurring mtgs from Apr 2023 thru Oct 2024. Various Meetings Info SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2023 thru Mar 2024) When you see 'Hybrid' it means the meeting is in both Retzlaff Hall & on Google Meet. Agendas, Videos & Minutes of these meeting can be found from t his page . 2023 SEPO Board members can be found HERE . 2024 SEPO Board members can be found HERE . Date Day Time Mtg Type Location 04-05-23 Wed 2:00 PM Board (Spec) Hybrid 10-09-23 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 10-10-23 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 10-27-23 Fri 1:00 PM Board (Spec) Hybrid 11-13-23 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 11-14-23 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 11-28-23 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Spec) Hybrid 12-11-23 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 12-12-23 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 12-19-2 3 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Spec) Hybrid 01-02 -24 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 01-04 -24 Thu 1:00 PM Residents & Directors Hybrid Required to be held during first week in January (Announce Nominations) 01-04-24 Thu Aft 1PM Mtg Residents Hybrid 01-11-24 Thu 1:00 P M Board (Spec) Hybrid 02-09-24 Fri 1:00 P M Board (Spec) Hybrid 02-13 -24 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 02-20-24 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders Hybrid Required to be held the third Tuesday in February (Quorum Determination) 02-20-24 Tue 3:00 PM Annual Shareholders Hybrid Required to be held third Tuesday in February (Results of Election Announced) 02-20-24 Tue Aft 3:00 PM 1st 2024 Board (Regular) Hybrid Required to be held immediately or asap after the Annual Shareholders mtg 03-11-24 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 03-12-24 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid Board & Residents Back to Top Women's Club (Winter: 2023-2024) Meetings are normally held: Women's Club Board members for 2023-2024 can be found HERE . The 3rd Friday of each month: Oct thru Mar In Retzlaff Hall @ 9am -10am All Female Sunshine Residents & Renters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee & Treats are available for free. A prize is awarded to one lucky lady each month who is wearing her Sunshine Name Tag. Women's Club Mtg Dates: 10-20-23 11-17-23 12-15-23 01-19-24 02-16-24 03-15-24 Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2023 thru Mar 2024) Architectural Control Committee (ACC): (Terry Lacy) Meetings are held year-round the 1st & 15th of each Month @ 1 PM in the Library. If these days fall on a weekend or holiday, they are held the next business day. Birding & Nature Club: (Tom Stone) Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Mar ) @ 7 PM in the Library. Open to all residents/renters in the community. Fishing Association : (Bill Peterson) Meetings are held 2nd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Apr) at 6 PM via Google Meet and Retzlaff Hall (Only in Retzlaff Hall during Winter Season). Open to all residents/renters in the community. Garden Club: (Susanne Ulrich) Meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month (Nov Thru Mar) at 6:30 PM in the Library. Open to all residents/renters in the community. Gift & Memorial Committee: (Vickie Jones) Meeting Day/Date/Time etc. vary. Golf League Business Meeting (Ladies): (Nancy Lyne) Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. Golf League Business Meeting (Men): (Dan Boardman) Meetings are held every Tuesday during the Winter Season following the 8:30 AM tee time play in Retzlaff Hall. Neighborhood Watch (NW): (Lenore Combs) Meetings are held year-round the 3rd Monday of each Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community. Quilters (Killer Bees): (Jan Baethke) Meetings are held on Thursday in Retzlaff Hall starting at 9:30 AM: until noon - if we don't sew. until 2 PM - i f we do sew. Rock Painting Club: (Cathy Richmond & Anita Spencer) Classes are held the 1st & 4th Monday of each Month from 1 pm to 3 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community and immediate 'adult' family members. Woodworkers: (Chuck McEvoy) Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season in the Woodshop. Exception: Dec 2023 meeting is scheduled for Wed, Dec 13 @ 1 PM in Woodshop. Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: December 2021 Sent 2021-12-31: UPDATED: SEPO Activities 2-Pager - I have just now updated the Web site with the latest SEPO Activities 2-Pager dated Dec 31, 2021 HERE . You can also view/print the document from HERE . Several great activities have been added since the last time this document was published. So put on your happy faces and get ready to join in the fun times in 2022. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-31: Electric Motor knowledge needed - The woodshop has a large dust collector that has a 220volt single phase motor which is now blowing starter capacitors too often. If anyone here in SEPO has experience diagnosing this kind of problem, we would be most happy for you to look at our problem. Please contact either: Jack Berning - 419-738-1299 or Pat Harvey - 956-412-6132. Many Thanks Pat Harvey Sent 2021-12-31: MARKET: For Sale - Sofa & Love Seat - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to view details and pictures of a Sofa & Love Seat I have for sale. Terry DeBackere Sent 2021-12-30: New Year's Day Event - Hey Everyone - We will be holding a community potluck brunch on Saturday, January 1, 2022 to step forward into the New Year! Doors will be open at 10 am for a half-hour social, and we'll eat at 10:30 am. Traditional dishes for breakfast are welcome, but you can bring anything you'd like. We provide the plates, napkins, etc. and we'll have coffee and tea available. Bring a mimosa or other beverages if you'd like. Come and join us on Saturday! Marian Young 719-468-4556 Sent 2021-12-30: SEPO SUGGESTION/COMPLAINT: Feeding of Ducks on the Golf Course - Outcome - As part of the SEPO Suggestion process the Board adopted on July 20, 2021, we want to ensure the community is aware of the resolution of the SEPO Suggestion/Complaint concerning "Feeding of Ducks on the Golf Course". This Suggestion/Complaint was an agenda item for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. As stated in the minutes from that meeting (see below) the Board updated the SEPO "Policies & Procedures" to address this issue. Excerpt from minutes for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting: Feeding of Ducks on Golf Course: DISCUSSION: Lenore read the following: Per TX Parks & Wildlife it is an offense to feed or offer any wildlife or exotic wildlife unsecured in a manner that makes food available to wildlife or exotic wildlife unless specifically authorized. The Board agreed the community needs to be educated concerning this matter and there wasn’t a need to impose fees. We will put up signs – where TBD – and emphasize all of this in the next Sunshine Newsletter. AMENDED MOTION: Lenore moved and Beth seconded to update the Policies & Procedures with the following: GOLF COURSE “Feeding ducks on the golf course is prohibited.” Per the TX Parks & Wildlife, it is an offense to feed or offer any wildlife or exotic wildlife unsecured in a manner that makes food available to wildlife or exotic wildlife unless specifically authorized. The feeding of birds can be permitted using feeders that contain food in a specific area. DISCUSSION: We continue to have resident turnover and there needs to be ongoing education. Beth suggested it be included in the new homeowner ‘Orientation’ materials. VOTE on Amended Motion: Beth, Lenore, Jean and Mark voted YES. Lyn voted NO. The motion passed. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The results of SEPO Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas are also posted on the Sunshine Web site. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-30: SEPO SUGGESTION: Vendor Program - Outcome - As part of the SEPO Suggestion process the Board adopted on July 20, 2021, we want to ensure the community aware of the resolution of the SEPO Suggestion concerning the reinstatement of the Vendor Program. This suggestion was an agenda item for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. As stated in the minutes from that meeting (see below) the Board voted ‘not’ to reinstate this program. Excerpt from minutes for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting: Tony/Board – SEPO Suggestion from Resident: Reinstatement of Vendor Program We have not had this program for the past two years. The Board has not been made aware of any problems without it. The administration of this process is not easy. The Vendor Program was a process for identifying unmarked vehicles which were legitimate contractors hired by a resident to do work. This program had been in effect several years when a previous Board voted to dissolve it. Lenore has a protocol for the program. There was discussion on the inability to guarantee a vendor was displaying the proper credentials every time he entered the premises and how it is difficult for residents to ‘police’ it. It was proposed that everyone keep an eye on suspicious activity at their neighbors’ house and inform/question their neighbors of such. MOTION: Lyn moved and Mark seconded to ‘not’ reinstate the Vendor Program. VOTE: Beth, Mark, Lyn and Jean voted YES. Lenore voted NO. The motion passed. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The results of SEPO Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas are also posted on the Sunshine Web site. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-30: SEPO SUGGESTION: Do Not put up SEPO Christmas Decorations until after Thanksgiving - Outcome - As part of the SEPO Suggestion process the Board adopted on July 20, 2021, we want to ensure the community is aware of the resolution of the SEPO Suggestion of "Do Not put up SEPO Christmas Decorations until after Thanksgiving". This Suggestion was an agenda item for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. See the excerpt from that meeting's minutes: Excerpt from minutes for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting: Differing Resident opinions on when to put up and light them – before or after Thanksgiving. MOTION: Lyn moved and Beth seconded that the Christmas lights on TX Ave be turned on no sooner than the Monday after Thanksgiving. VOTE: Beth, Mark, Lyn and Jean voted YES. Lenore voted NO. The motion passed. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The results of SEPO Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas are also posted on the Sunshine Web site. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-30: SEPO SUGGESTION: Clarify "When & Where" pets need to be on a Leash - Outcome - As part of the SEPO Suggestion process the Board adopted on July 20, 2021, we want to ensure the community is aware of the resolution of the SEPO Suggestion to "Clarify When & Where pets need to be on a leash". This Suggestion was an agenda item for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. At this meeting the Board clarified the - "Policies & Procedures" clearly state: All pets must be kept on leash when not on the owner’s property. "Covenants" also state: All pets must be kept on a leash when not confined to OWNERS’ lot. The Board will continue discussion on 'pets on leashes' as described in the excerpt from the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting minutes below. Excerpt from minutes for the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting: We received a SEPO ‘Question’ from a new resident asking where pets could be leash-free. Tony indicated it was defined in both the Covenants and the Policies & Procedures that, unless your pet is on your personal property, it must be on a leash. To not do so is a violation of our current governing rules. It would take a 66% vote to amend the Covenants. MOTION: Lyn moved and Mark seconded we put it on the ballot to do away with the leash law. In its place we create some sort of language stating the owner is responsible for their own pets. VOTE: The motion passed unanimously by all Board members present. The Board is considering this SEPO Suggestion COMPLETE and would like to thank the resident for their submission. The results of SEPO Suggestions / Complaints / Ideas are also posted on the Sunshine Web site. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-29: Birding & Nature Club: Meeting Minutes from Nov & Dec 2021 - The minutes from the Nov & Dec 2021 Birding & Nature Club can be found on the Web site HERE . Bill Peterson Sent 2021-12-29: MARKET: House for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to see details about our Home for Sale - 4153 N MO. Fred & Sandy Lowe Sent 2021-12-29: Documents to be reviewed during Special Board Meetings on Tuesday & Thursday, Jan 4 & Jan 6, 2022 @ 2:30 PM - Here are the links to the documents that will be discussed during the two special Board meetings on Jan 4 & Jan 6, 2022. Please remember, the documents at the links below have been worked on with our lawyer at the Law Firm LADD & THIGPEN, P.C. These documents were given to all Board members and the initial Review Committee after the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting. At these special meetings the Board will need to accept the proposed amendments to the SEPO Governing documents in order to put them on the ballot for a Vote in February. SEPO Covenants (in anticipation of SEPO vote in Feb 2022) are HERE . SEPO Bylaws (in anticipation of SEPO vote in Feb 2022) are HERE . SEPO Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Leasing and Occupancy of Units (in anticipation of implementation by the SEPO Board) are HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-29: SEPO Woman’s Club event - Breakfast Burritos The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall on January 22nd from 7am – 9am. It will be a little different than past breakfasts. Our breakfast will feature Breakfast Burritos (a tortilla, with either bacon and egg or sausage and egg). Toppings of cheese, salsa, and jalapenos will be available. The burritos will be $3.00 each (or 2 for $5.00, no limit). Coffee, orange juice, and water will be available with purchase. Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a few to go. Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! For questions or info, contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844 Sent 2021-12-29: Broken Glass - There was broken glass all over the gazebo in the back dog park today! Could be very dangerous for the dogs. Please clean up after yourself if this happens. Cathy Richmond Sent 2021-12-29: AGENDAS for Special Board Meetings on Tuesday & Thursday, Jan 4 & Jan 6, 2022 @ 2:30 PM - The agendas for the Jan 4 and Jan 6, 2022 Special Board meetings at 2:30 PM each day are on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from here - Jan 4, 2022 & Jan 6, 2022 . The purpose of these meetings is: Discussion and Directions to Finalize drafts of: SEPO Covenants (in anticipation of SEPO vote in Feb 2022) SEPO Bylaws (in anticipation of SEPO vote in Feb 2022) SEPO Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Leasing and Occupancy of Units (in anticipation of implementation by the SEPO Board) Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving these documents. Valerie will be posting these agendas outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-29: AGENDA for "Residents & Directors" Meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - Everyone is encouraged to attend, either in person in Retzlaff Hall or on Google Meet. The 2022 SEPO Board Candidates will be proposed to the Board, followed by Nominations from the Floor. The agenda for the Jan 6, 2022 "Residents & Directors" meeting at 1 PM is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving the document. Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-29: AGENDA for Residents Meeting, Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the Jan 4, 2022 SEPO Residents meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving the document. If you are listed on the Agenda to provide an update concerning your SEPO Club, Committee or Event, and you WILL NOT be doing that in the meeting, please notify me (see contact info below) prior to the meeting. Remember, if you wish to speak at this meeting, please fill out a 'Request Form to Speak' and provide it to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. See instructions and form HERE . Valerie will be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the SEPO Mailboxes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-27: UNAPPROVED: Women's Club Minutes from 2021-12-17 - The minutes below (along with the attachments), can be found on the Sunshine Web site under the Women's Club Meetings tab HERE or you can read the minutes only directly from HERE . Respectfully submitted, Glenda Wetherbee, Secretary Sent 2021-12-27: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Jan 2022 - I did not embed the Jan 2022 Newsletter into this e-mail due to the abundance of info in this one. Therefore, I encourage everyone to view the file from HERE (actual file) or HERE (Newsletter page). I will make sure there are printed copies in the office once Valerie returns from Holiday. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: (seponewsletter@gmail.com ) 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-27: SEPO Board Nomination Committee Candidate Announcement - The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Cathy Richmond (Chairperson), Jerry Drost, Share Nelson, Kathleen Sunders and Nancy Steele, are pleased to submit the following Candidate names in alphabetic order for the 2022 election of the SEPO Board of Directors. All of the Candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by this Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. We are pleased to announce the SEPO Residents who met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. We encourage the current Board of Directors to include their names in the 2022ballot. The Nominating Committee will make that motion during the January 2022 Board of Directors Nominations meeting. Randy Davis David Fleiner Mark Owen Tony Tramel This list of candidates is currently posted outside the SEPO Office. Please contact Cathy Richmond (Chairperson) with any questions. (303)990-2730 Sent 2021-12-27: PLEASE VERIFY DIRECTORY: Sunshine Renters - I know there's generally Renter Turnover at the end of the year. In an effort to keep the Web site up-to-date, would everyone please help me verify the accuracy of the Renters' Directory . It is as of this morning (Dec 27). Thanks for your rapid replies to this inquiry. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-27: Christmas Potluck - Dear Friends, Just wanted to say Thanks to ALL who made this event happen - . We had fun, fellowship and food - what else does a human need? Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-12-24: CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Was Such Fun - Please take a little time out of your busy schedule and you go to this Web site page . Here you will see pictures and videos of what I'm talking about below. I'm sure I'm saying this, not only for myself, but for all of those here in Sunshine, especially those who had the wonderful Christmas Carolers sing to them last night in front of their homes - Thank You to Pam Lacy, the Christmas Carolers, Ron Clark in his sleigh, the Elves, those who came out of their homes to listen and anyone else involved in this event. From what I witnessed; a super fun time was had by all. Not only was everyone spreading cheer, but I was also told by a couple of residents that it was great being able to get out and see their friends and also meet some of the new residents they had not had a chance to mingle with to date. Thanks again Pam - YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-12-24: VIDEOS: Karaoke Christmas Sing-A-Long - I wanted to give a personal shout-out of Thanks to Jerry Rash for hosting the Christmas Karaoke on Dec 22 in Retzlaff. It looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. You can view a couple very short clips HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-12-24: Carolers - Thank you to Pam Lacy and all of the carolers that visited our house last evening. We enjoyed the Xmas music and the opportunity to see friends and newcomers that my physical problems have not permitted for almost two years. Merry Christmas to everyone! Warren Clark (for Grace, too) Sent 2021-12-24: Tips for Safety during the Holidays - Here are some tips to help keep you safe throughout the holiday season (and also the rest of the year). Lenore Combs Neighborhood Watch Sent 2021-12-23: Annual Christmas Bird Count - The annual Christmas Bird Count for the Harlingen area will occur on Saturday, January 1st. Anyone interested in participating in the count should meet at the Gazebo on Texas Ave. at 7:30 Saturday morning to be assigned to a count group. Questions about the count can be addressed to Ralph Peterson at 607-590-0606. People who have bird feeders may also contribute by counting species and numbers that show up at the feeders during the count day. Sent 2021-12-23: FINAL REMINDER: JAN 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Dec 24, 2021 - FINAL REMINDER: If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Jan 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. As always, Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-22: Holiday SEPO Office Hours - Please note - The SEPO Office will be closed on the following days: Dec 24, 27, 28 & 31 and Jan 3 in order for the office manager to enjoy the holidays. See whiteboard on front of Office building for details concerning the rest of the staff. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-22: Happy Hour - Enjoy the Christmas Caroling on Thursday. Happy hour in the hall is canceled. Cathy Richmond Sent 2021-12-21: MAIL ROOM: Packages are piling up - Wow. A record setting 37 packages were in the mail package room this morning. The postman must be making more than one package delivery run daily since it is so close to Christmas. Please come claim your packages as soon as possible because we are fearful of running out of space in that room. I'm sure more will be delivered today. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-12-21: GOLF: Annual Men’s Golf League Tournament - Please plan on the dates listed to play in the Men’s League annual tournament which is Feb 28 and Mar 1 2022. Any questions or concerns please call me at 360-481-0124. Thanks Rocky Lockwood Sent 2021-12-21: GOLF: Men's League - different day & time this week - As previously sent, the Men's Golf League was not able to play this morning due to the wet conditions of the course. Therefore, we will be playing this week on Thursday, Dec 23, same times as normal. Closure of the golf course to open play during this timeframe (8 AM to Noon) has been approved by the Board Secretary - Beth Parrish. Rocky Lockwood Sent 2021-12-21: GOLF: Men's League cancelled today - Men's Golf League is cancelled today due to wet course conditions. Rocky Lockwood Sent 2021-12-21: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, December 14, 2021 - I tried for 30 minutes to put the SEPO Regular Board Meeting Minutes from Dec 14, 2021 directly into this e-mail. However, there was just way too many formatting issues with the sepoenews e-mail system to get it into a readable format. You can find them on the Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with viewing/printing the document from here. I hope you will take the time to read through them because there was a lot of discussion on a lot of topics and all of the updates made to the Policies & Procedures are explained with more detail. They are lengthy, but so was the meeting. Thank you. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-20: REMINDER: Karaoke Christmas Sing-A-Long - Retzlaff Hall, Wednesday, December 22, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. There will be songs for everyone to sing, as well as individual singers. Everyone is welcome to sing. We will also have Root Beer floats available for a limited time. So come and enjoy some good sing-a-long and a treat. Thanks Jerry Rash Sent 2021-12-20: Trailer in Storage Lot 109 does not belong there - Would the person(s) who parked their camper in Storage Lot 109 please remove it immediately. It is illegally parked in someone else's lot. Thank you. Lenore Combs SEPO Board Director Sent 2021-12-20: CORRECTION: SEPO Policies & Procedures DOCUMENT Updated - This a follow-up to the e-mail I just sent about 'feeding the ducks on the golf course '. I have made a CORRECTION to the UPDATED Policies & Procedures document on the Web site. Please go HERE to view/print this corrected document. Please refer to the Dec 14, 2021 Board meeting (Regular) minutes, which will be published HERE in a couple of days for additional information regarding this item. Please discard the previous e-mail on this topic. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-12-20: CORRECTION: SEPO Policies & Procedures - Feeding Ducks n Golf Course - I have been informed by a very observant resident (thank you) that I inadvertently put the non-approved verbiage concerning 'feeding ducks on the Golf Course ' into the updated Policies & Procedures earlier this morning. I have corrected it below and also corrected the Policies & Procedures document on the Web site HERE . Please refer to the meeting minutes from the Dec 14, 2021 Board Meeting (Regular), which will be published HERE in a couple of days for additional information regarding this item. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 14, 2021 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of December 14, 2021.) GOLF COURSE 21. “Feeding ducks on the golf course is prohibited.” Per the TX Parks & Wildlife, it is an offense to feed or offer any wildlife or exotic wildlife unsecured in a manner that makes food available to wildlife or exotic wildlife unless specifically authorized. The feeding of birds can be permitted using feeders that contain food in a specific area. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-12-20: UPDATE to SEPO Policies & Procedures: ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL - The following update to the SEPO Policies & Procedures pertaining to "ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL " was approved by the SEPO Board at the Regular Board Meeting on Dec 14, 2021. Please refer to the Meeting Minutes, which will be published HERE in a couple of days for additional information regarding this item. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 14, 2021 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of December 14, 2021.) ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL Owners wishing to make additions or any outside improvements/changes to their property must complete a proposal form obtained at the SEPO office to receive permission from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and may not commence work until the necessary ACC approval has been obtained. Owners who proceed without ACC approval are subject to imposition of the “Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule” and legal intervention as identified in these SEPO Rules, (adopted August 31, 2021). See document HERE . In the event of noncompliance with the foregoing paragraphs the Architectural Control Committee shall report such conduct to the SEPO Board who will in turn issue a STOP WORK ORDER until approval is obtained from the ACC. In the event work continues, then the SEPO Board may impose FEEs in the amounts defined in the Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule (linked to above). If the fees are not collected, a lien may be placed upon the owner’s property. You may not expand upon or change that work which has been approved without submitting a new plan. As to fences, Exhibit B of the Covenants states in paragraph 16, “no fence, wall or hedge shall be built or maintained nearer than ten (10) feet to the front curb line of any lot, or side curb line on corner lots. An exception shall be retaining walls of not over twelve inches above the ground.” Paragraph l7 states, “No fence, wall or hedge or shrub planting which obstructs sight lines shall be placed or permitted on corner lots.” Paragraph 18 states, “All fences shall be approved prior to construction.” Paragraph 19 states, in part, “No lot owner shall impair any easement. No fences, walls or structural improvements shall be built or constructed on any easement.” For clarification, our lots have a ten foot utility easement from the lot line across the front and a five foot utility easement from the lot line across the back. That in itself declares no fences will be allowed within the five foot rear lot easement adjacent to the golf course. Owners are allowed to erect a barrier for golf ball protection. They must be approved by the ACC. Protective measures for golf balls can include a type of netting or other material but cannot be intrusive on neighbors. All Fences and Barriers must be approved by The ACC prior to installation. SEPO BOARD Sent 2021-12-20: UPDATE to SEPO Policies & Procedures: Closure of Golf Course during Men's & Women's League Play - The following addition to the SEPO Policies & Procedures pertaining to 'Closure of the Golf Course during Men's & Women's Golf League Play ' was approved by the SEPO Board at the Regular Board Meeting on Dec 14, 2021. Please refer to the Meeting Minutes, which will be published HERE in a couple of days for additional information regarding this item. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 14, 2021 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of December 14, 2021.) GOLF COURSE 20. The SEPO golf course is restricted during Men’s and Women’s Golf League play as follows: During the months from April 1 thru September 30 the SEPO golf course is restricted for: Tuesday Men’s League play from 8:30 to 10 AM. Wednesday Women’s League play from 8:30 to 10 AM. During the months from October 1 through March 31 the SEPO golf course is restricted for: Tuesday Men’s League play from 8 AM to Noon. Wednesday Women’s League play from 9 AM to Noon. If you are not participating in the Men’s or Women’s scheduled Golf League play, you must wait until the entire League play is completed before gathering to play. Golfers who wish to play ‘after League play has completed’ are requested not to stage at Hole #1, as this has shown to prevent League players from using the cart paths to advance on the course. Non-League golfers should gather on Michigan Avenue, away from the cart path, in anticipation of League play completion, in order to reduce congestion on Hole #1 tee box. SEPO BOARD Sent 2021-12-20: MARKET: House for Sale - Please go to the MARKET to see a home for Sale. Lloyd Hopkins Sent 2021-12-20: MARKET: Free Printer - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET . I have an HP printer to give away. Bruce Lehman Sent 2021-12-19: SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC: Final Evening Cancelled - Dec 19, 2021 - Sorry for this late cancellation, but I am under the weather (so to speak) and should not be out in this nasty cold and rain today. Thank you for your understanding. Roy Ridlon Sent 2021-12-18: Sunday Night Music: Final Night - We have decided tomorrow (Dec 19) will be our last night of Sunday Night Music. Roy Ridlon Sent 2021-12-18: CANCELLED: MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY AND MOVIE GROUP - FYI - I was informed this past week the "Monday Night Bible Study and Movie Group" will not be taking place this winter season, Jan - Mar, as originally scheduled. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-18: GOLF Event: Guys & Dolls - You will see on the various mediums that list this winter season's Sunshine activities, there is a spot slotted for the Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament & Banquet on Feb 19 & 20, 2022. But it also says "Need Chairpersons". These dates were requested last March by myself, only in order for this event to get on the calendar. We haven't had it for the last two seasons, due to Covid-19. So I know there are residents who really want to see it started up again. Although that seems like a long time off, if this event is going to take place this season, now is the time for residents to step and volunteer to chair it. If you have never chaired such an event there are several residents who have chaired this and other similar golf events. I'm assuming they would be more than happy to get you going and answer any questions you may have. I believe a committee of about six to eight people can put this on. If you are interested, please contact me and I will assist you with getting the paperwork going for this. I do not play golf myself but I know the people who have played in this tournament in the past have enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for your consideration. Beth Parrish 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-16: CORRECTION - Christmas Caroling sites within Sunshine - This is Beth - I hadn't realized the original list Pam had sent me was in the exact order of the locations the Carolers were going to visit. And Pam has also corrected a name from the original list. So here is the list with the correct names and in the correct order. ******************************************** The following are the Christmas Caroling sites, in the order we will be stopping at , on December 23, 2021 starting at 5 PM to roughly 7 PM. We will be caroling in the streets in front of these residents' homes. Dahlstrom: 4113 N Minnesota Tamayo: 2032 W Montana Delsardo: 1945 W Montana Montgomery: 4113 N Nebraska Clark: 1916 W Michigan Whitley: 1924 W Michigan Hecker: 4329 N Minnesota Pech: 1960 W Iowa (added after this e-mail was sent out) Elliot: 4333 N Minnesota Penrod: 1912 W Wisconsin Nelson: 4317 N Missouri We invite you to come outside to listen when we are near your home. Pam Lacy Sent 2021-12-17: Taped Recording of Board Mtg (Regular) on Dec 14, 2021 - I have been questioned by several residents today concerning the non-availability of a Google Meet Video from the Dec 13 Residents mtg. I definitely want to ensure everyone - it was a 'technical' error. The Google Meet session said it was recording and I verified to Tony just prior to the meeting that I thought it was as well. You will hear that on the recording I'm linking to below. However, the meeting did not get recorded. Normally Tony gets an e-mail from Google within 2-5 hrs after the meeting stating the video is available for downloading. This time - no e-mail - no video. In order for me to be accurate and thorough (or as some may interpret as lengthy - LOL) I also start my tape recorder at the beginning of all of our meetings. In order to be totally transparent with the community, which I guess you could call this Board's motto, I have uploaded my tape recording to the Web site for anyone who wishes to listen to the meeting. Please remember, this recorder is lying beside my laptop, and I also shuffle through lots of paper during a meeting, so you will hear those noises as well. I have listened to the entire tape, and you will definitely be able to hear what transpired during the meeting. It is a ".mp3" file and is available: from the Residents Meetings Web site page or directly from this link . As I have stated previously, a recap of all Speaker Requests (which there were five of them during the Residents meeting on Dec 13) will also be recorded into the Board meeting minutes from Dec 14, which I will be sending to the community next week. Please call me with any issue/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-17: REMINDER: JAN 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Dec 24, 2021 - If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Jan 2022 Newsletter (yes - it's almost 2022 - Yikes), the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. The sooner you get your articles to me the better. As always, Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-17: Video from Board Mtg (Regular) on Dec 14, 2021 - The video from the Dec 14, 2021 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site here: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_25c4d91b793d4953ae5f0b519717c99d/720p/mp4/file.mp4 . I am currently working on the written minutes from this meeting and hope to have them to everyone by Tuesday at the latest. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-12-16: Women's Club - Hello Ladies - Our next meeting will be held this Friday, December 17, 2021, at Retzlaff Hall. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am. Doors will be open at 8:30 am. Wear your name tag for the drawing. You might win a prize! Marian Young, President Sent 2021-12-16: Next Residents & Board Meetings: Change of Dates - The Board (with some help from a Resident or two) has realized they do not have to conduct the January 2022 Board meeting on the first 'Monday' of the new year. However, it does need to be held during the first 'week' of the new year. Therefore, the Board has agreed to the following new Residents & Board meetings dates for January 2022 as proposed by Board President Tony Tramel. The new dates are as follows: Residents Meeting: Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 @ 1 PM (Hybrid meeting - Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet). Board Meeting: Thursday, Jan 6, 2022 @ 1 PM (Hybrid meeting - Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet). The Sunshine Web site has been updated to reflect these changes. Questions? Please contact either Tony Tramel or Beth Parrish. Beth Parrish (for Tony Tramel & the rest of the Board) SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-12-16: Lost - The Post Office says that they delivered a package to my mailbox on Dec. 6. I have filed the appropriate complaint. Still, I have not received the package, nor has it turned up anywhere. We all make mistakes, so I'm hoping that they gave it to the wrong boxholder and the receiver didn't know what to do with it. Because it is a Christmas present for one of my grandkids, I would really like to have it back. If you received it by mistake, please either place it in the mailroom with my name on it or leave it on my porch at 4117 N. Minnesota. NO Questions Asked! Many thanks! Debi Warner It looked like this: Sent 2021-12-15: Resident Passing - Bette Thompson, 1921 W. Montana, passed away November 26, 2021. Condolence Letters can be mailed to Grandson who may pass letters on to Arnie. Chad Schoenfelder 154 Interlachen Lane NW Rochester, MN 55901 Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr Sent 2021-12-14: REMINDER: Christmas Carolers' Practice - Practice this Sunday, December 19th - 1:00 Retzlaff Hall. Any questions please call Pam Lacy at 218-443-3416. Sent 2021-12-13: SEPO - November 2021 Financials - I am sending out the November 2021 Financials. A motion will be made in the Board Mtg on Dec 14, 2021 to approve these documents. They were included in the email below and also posted to the Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Mark Owen Sent 2021-12-13: UPDATE: Web site Home Page - FOR THIS E-MAIL - REPLIES ARE WELCOME I've been thinking about giving the Web site Home Page a facelift for a while. So, when I was out walking the other day, I snapped some pics of our front entrance on TX Ave. Hope you like it. You are always welcome to suggest changes and, in particular, fixes to the Web site. Simply said - It is the way YOUR COMMUNITY is advertised to the world. Thx in advance for taking the time to check this out. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-13: REMINDER: Sunshine Garden Club Get Together - Sunshine Garden Club will be getting together this Tuesday, December 14th at 7pm in the library. All residents/renters welcome. Topics will be Poinsettia care, Christmas Cactus, planting Amaryllis bulbs, and ages/stages of the Monarch Butterfly. Hope to see you Tuesday, no garden skills required. Susanne Ulrich Sunshine Garden Club Sent 2021-12-13: Date change for wood lathe class - The next wood lathe discussion concerning mounting projects to the lathe scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled for Wednesday morning, 11 AM in the wood shop. This will be our last class as we discover new ways to attach projects to the lathe. Sorry for any inconvenience. Vern Luellen Sent 2021-12-11: Lori Hunt Memorial - Lori Hunt long time resident here at the estates, Memorial service will be Saturday December 18, 2:00pm, at the First Church of the Nazarene 2001 N. 7th Street Harlingen Tx. Jerry Rash Sent 2021-12-11: Women's Club: CHRISTMAS DAY POT LUCK - Sent 2021-12-10: MARKET: To Loan (two Car Seats) - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about two Car Seats that we have to Loan out. Paula Tramel Sent 2021-12-10: CORRECTION: RESIDENT NEEDS ASSISTANCE - Good morning dear friends correction and changes on yesterday email sent by my friend Wanda Kortleever to take my dog for 15 minutes to the park one or twice a day ANY time willing to pay for services due to health reasons not able to do it myself (multiple surgeries) your time will be appreciated and compensated thanks Sincerely Mary Tamayo 956 459 4210 Sent 2021-12-09: Resident needs assistance - Can someone be a good neighbor please. Mary Tamayo (2032 W Montana) needs help to take her dog to the dog park for 15 minutes in the morning between 10:00-11:00 am, for 3 weeks, starting December 13th. She has had some surgeries and could use some help with her fur baby. Her phone number is 956-459-4210. Wanda Kortleever Sent 2021-12-09: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday Dec 16th 6pm - Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday Dec 16th 6 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one-time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Everyone attending this event “in person”, by their presence, acknowledges potential exposure to Covid-19. Each person is responsible for his/her own choice as it relates to attending events. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2021-12-09: LOST: cordless dewalt flashlight - I have lost a dewalt 20 volt cordless work light (flashlight). It is a standup up flashlight with a 20volt rechargeable battery attached. As far as I can tell, it fell off my golf cart between my house and the dog park in the storage area. Just by chance, if you happen to find, this old man can sure use it back. Thanks, Sam Sent 2021-12-09: SEPO Communications Guidelines - This is for anyone not familiar with, or who may need a refresher, of where the Communication Guidelines can be found. They are on the Web site HERE . If in doubt, you can always just send your e-mail to sepoenews@gmail.com and I will address it. Please call w/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-12-08: GARAGE SALE in Sunshine: Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 - This coming Saturday, Dec 11 from 8 AM to 4 PM five homeowners are having a Garage Sale at 4124 N MO St. Lloyd Hopkins Sent 2021-12-08: MARKET: Several Household Items for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to see details of the following Household Items For Sale. A TV - An Elliptical - Wire Shelves Sent 2021-12-08: NOTICE for Executive Board Meeting, Tuesday, Dec 14, 2021 - SEPO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NOTICE to Community Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Board Members Only (Retzlaff Hall - Immediately after ‘Regular’ Board meeting) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President Tony Tramel has called an Executive Board Meeting for all Board members, to be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, immediately following the SEPO Regular Board meeting scheduled for 1 PM. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law since the meeting pertains to a potential litigation issue. The Regular Board meeting will adjourn. Anyone attending the Regular Board meeting in person will be asked to exit Retzlaff Hall. The Google Meet session will be stopped. This meeting will consist of discussion, resolution and identification of an action plan regarding the item noted above, followed by a Board vote. Tony Tramel SEPO Board President Sent 2021-12-07: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - The agenda for the Dec 14, 2021 SEPO Board meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving the document. Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes this afternoon. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-07: AGENDA for RESIDENTS Meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - The agenda for the Dec 13, 2021 SEPO Residents meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with retrieving the document. Remember, if you wish to speak at this meeting, please fill out a 'Request Form to Speak' and get it to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. See instructions and form HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the SEPO Mailboxes this afternoon. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-06: MARKET: Household Items For Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about a Sofa, Dinette Set and Living room wing chair I have for sale. Gail Foerste Sent 2021-12-06: Karaoke Christmas sing-along - Mark Your Calendars - Karaoke Christmas sing-along Retzlaff Hall, Wednesday, December 22, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Everyone welcome to sing. There will be songs for everyone to sing as well as individual singers. Thanks Jerry Rash Sent 2021-12-06: Activity 2-Pager updated - Some of our scheduled upcoming activities have changed recently and new ones have been added. I have updated the Sunshine Web site just now to reflect these changes in the 2-Pager. Valerie has new sheets posted in the library or just click on the 'Fun Times' sign HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin Sent 2021-12- 04: MARKET: Looking For - Recliner - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about "Looking For" a recliner. Mary Tamayo Sent 2021-12-04: Calling All Christmas Carolers! - We will be meeting this Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 in Retzlaff hall. Please come and bring your singing friends with you. If you have any questions, please call Pam Lacy at 218-443-3416 Thank you and see you there. Pam Lacy Sent 2021-12-03: MARKET: For Sale - Golf Cart - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about a Golf Cart that is for sale. Pat Harvey Sent 2021-12-03: DIRECTORIES: Updated on Web site - Well - It's been a little over a month and there's been LOTS of updates to the directories. I have got my Web site files synced up with the office again and put them all on the web just now. You can always find them on the Directories page and the Photos (ALL) page by clicking on the 'cover page icon'. Call w/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-12-03: SEPO Suggestion: Christmas Decorations on TX Ave - One of our residents had suggested that the Christmas decorations on TX Ave be put up prior to Thanksgiving this year and left up through New Year's day - and lighted. Although the employees didn’t get this accomplished prior to them leaving for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, they did do it the Monday after Thanksgiving. The board is working with the SEPO office to get this accomplished prior to Thanksgiving ongoing, starting in 2022. I’m hope you all enjoy these festive decorations. SEPO Board Sent 2021-12-02: Birding and Nature Club Meeting - Birding and Nature Club Meeting It's time for the second Meeting of the season for the Sunshine Birding and Nature Club. This meeting, our By-Laws will allow us to conduct business. The forecast is for a nice warm day on Monday December 6th, so what better place for the “Nature “ club to meet than in the Gazebo next to Texas Ave. So the meeting will be at 1:00 Monday the 6th in the Gazebo. Should Mother Nature surprise us with a nasty day, as a fallback, we will meet in the Library at 7:00. The first real business to conduct will be the appointment of a new club President and a new club Secretary. Mostly we need to talk about events. We need your input on what events to plan for the upcoming season. One of our members has been researching the possibilities. Since we will be outdoors, I'm not too sure how applicable the standard SEPO disclaimer is, but here it is anyway: Everyone attending this event “in person”, by their presence, acknowledges potential exposure to Covid-19. Each person is responsible for his/her own choice as it relates to attending events. Let's have a good “Out in Nature” meeting Monday at 1:00 in the Gazebo Pat Harvey Acting President Sent 2021-12-01: Salvation Army Harlingen - This pertains to what we can do this year for Christmas and what we might want to do next holiday season. Last week at the Women's Club, one resident was kind of insistent about other types of donation opportunities. For Next Year: Linda Heutten and Lorraine Lewis were always the go-to persons from Sunshine for the Salvation Army (SA). If you would care to consider working with them again next year (as we have done in the past), I have a contact - Yolanda Lozano is a volunteer there. She would help us for next year's plans. This effort begins with Sunshine volunteers from the Women's Club to chair these events: (1) the "Angel Tree" program, and/or (2) Bell Ringing the day after Thanksgiving and/or (3) other possible programs(?) the Salvation Army is involved in. For Now: The SA is behind in funds for their Christmas program and any contribution would be a miracle. So - can Sunshine get the word out for anyone who wishes to, to visit their Web site (https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ ) and make a donation?? - It would go to Harlingen kids. It is an easy web site to do this. Food for thought. Lenore J Combs Back to Top

Potluck Dinner Details (Summer Season - Apr thru Sep 2020) Potluck Dinners are normally held monthly during the Summer Season. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic none were held this summer. Contact: Marian Young Location: Retzlaff Hall Time: 4:30 pm, Social Hour 5:30 pm, Eat Summer 2020 Dates: April - Did not have May - Did not have June - Did not have July - Did not have August - Did not have September - Did not have

Activities: Summer (2019) Additional Details COMPLETE: Potluck: (09-26-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News) POTLUCK Dinner - Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 11:54 AM Hello everyone - Our last summer Pot Luck will be this Thursday, September 26th. Social hour will begin at 4:30 pm and dinner at 5:00 pm. Hope to see you there! Marian Young 719-468-4556 Potluck: (09-02-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News) POTLUCK - Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:47 PM Hey Everyone, We will be having a Labor Day potluck dinner on Monday, September 2nd at the hall. Social Hour starts at 4:30 and we will eat at 5:00. After the meal, there will be a Shuffleboard Tournament with prizes for the winners. There will be a sign up sheet in the library for teams or singles. Hope to see you there! Marian Young 719-468-4556 Potluck: (08-01-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News) POTLUCK - Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 Save next Thursday, Aug 1 for a POTLUCK. Same as usual, Retzlaff Hall, Social at 4:30. Eat at 5:30. Marian Young and Jean Fredericks Potluck: (07-25-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News) POTLUCK - Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 1:10 PM Save next Thursday, Aug 1 for a POTLUCK. Same as usual, Retzlaff Hall, Social at 4:30. Eat at 5:30. Marian Young and Jean Fredericks Konnie Gush - Celebration of Life: (07-13-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News) Celebration of Life: Konnie Gush - Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 10:18 AM There will be a lunch set up by the Family of Mrs. Gush at Retzlaff Hall Saturday, July 13 from 12-3 to celebrate the Life of Konnie Gush. As per Mrs. Gush she did not want a Memorial Service held, but to have all her friends at Sunshine Estates to come together and Celebrate. Valerie Basaldua (From SEPO E-News) Konnie Gush - Celebration of Life this Saturday 12 noon Retzlaff Hall Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 11:59 AM Dear Friends. Plans are in the works for Konnie - via Teresa, her wonderful daughter and family. She wanted us to have some good grub from Longhorn Cattle Company. all out is for desserts - a dozen brownies, a dozen cookies and or a dozen ice cream cups or all three. yum Coffee & Iced Tea is planned. Eulogy. Konnie's wishes are for us to remember her and the fun times, wear a funny hat, big sun glasses and a wig, dress comfortably, have fun and no tears - her words. 😇 Respectfully, Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Potluck: (07-04-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News ) 4th of July Potluck! - Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 9:45 PM Hey Everyone, We will be having a potluck dinner on Thursday, July 4th. Social hour will start at 4:30 and we will eat at 5:00 pm. Coffee, tea, and plates etc. will be provided. Bring a dish to share with everyone. If you know any new neighbors, or someone who isn't eithor on the SEPO e-mail distribution list or doesn't have e-mail, please let them know. I can be reached at 719-468-4556 if you have any questions or comments. Thanks, and see you on the 4th! Marian Young From SEPO E-News ) Pot Luck: July 4, 2019 - Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 10:07 AM 4th of July Pot Luck - 4:30 Social Hour - 5:00 Dinner - @ Retzlaff Hall Valerie Basaldua Potluck: (06-13-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News ) SUMMER POTLUCK - Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:39 PM Apologies for late notice. Our next Potluck will be THIS Thursday the 13th of Jun. Jean Fredericks Ice Cream Social/Fund Raiser for Lupe (06-08-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News) Ice Cream Social/Fund Raiser for Lupe - Sent: Monday, June 3, 2019 11:29 AM Those residents who are physically living at Sunshine right now will be able to attend a Fund Raiser for Lupe at Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, June 8 at 3:30 PM. There will be varieties of homemade Ice Cream and Cookies (YUM). Sherri Gardner & Beth Parrish (From SEPO E-News) Ice Cream Social Turn Out: Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 2:33 PM A huge thank you to everyone who showed up and participated at the ice cream social for Lupe. There was a great turn out, over 100 residents came by and the homemade ice cream was awesome. Lupe was surprised and very much appreciative of everyone's support. Thank you Valerie Basaldua Jerry Bressler Birthday Party : (05-29-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News) Jerry Bressler Birthday Party Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 7:43 PM Jerry Bressler’s having a 79th Birthday Party! Wednesday, May 29th. 3 -4 pm. Drop by & have a piece of cake at his home at: 2024 W. Michigan Drive Judy Parker Memorial Day Pool Party: (05-27-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News ) Memorial Day: Pool Party And Games - Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2019 1:53 PM Memorial Day Pool Party And Games are planned for Monday 27th. Happy hour 4:30 eats at 5:00. Bring your floats and fill the pool ! We will have hot dogs, baked beans, chips, slaw with cake and homemade ice cream for dessert. We ask that you bring your own drinks and a good will donation to offset the cost of food. Looking forward to a fun filled day that we can all enjoy. Sherri Gardner Potluck: (04-25-19) COMPLETE (From SEPO E-News ) Potluck for April Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:22 AM Our First Potluck this Summer will be THURSDAY, APRIL 25. There has been some confusion in getting started this year and some notification may have gone out showing the date as Friday the 19th. I am very fortunate to have had Mariam Young offer to share the load this year. Thank you so much Marian. Jean Fredericks Back to Top

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

SCCE Fishing Association Contact: Deb DesLauriers-Eich, Bill Petersen or Pat Heinerikson Meets: Monthly on 2nd Wednesday at 6 - 7:30 PM Location: Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet Participants: Open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters. Details: There has been lots of interest in fishing and fishing related activities here at Sunshine. I have organized a Fishing Club to address the interest in different styles of fishing in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV). It is quite different than most Winter Texans are used to. With this Club platform we can share ideas, methods, and trade equipment. There are many activities and projects that are possible. Future plans could include: Working with area captains and work out deals for the club. Have guest speakers about fish and fish habitat and how our club could make a difference. We may plan a fish fry as a money maker for the club. Work with the SEPO Board in pond flora, fauna & habitat. If organized correctly and run positively this club could be a driving force in SEPO's future. SCCE Fishing Association Bylaws are HERE . SCCE Fishing Association Meetings are HERE . SCCE Fishing Association News/Activities are below by Season . 2025-2026 (Winter) This page is still Under Construction concerning Past Seasons. Check Back Soon. Back to Top

SEPO Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes (Apr 2021 thru Sep 2021 Summer Season) This WAS Original Page (see below) All Data concerning these meetings has been moved to HERE .

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

Find a repair person for what you need Mr. Fix-It List If you need to know who your fellow neighbors called on to help them with work around their homes, i.e. Remodeling, Roofing, House Cleaning etc. review the "Mr. Fix-It List" to get info on who to contact or not contact. If you have been pleased or not so pleased with a company or individual who provided you with a service, please email the pertinent information to Jeanette Makowiec at sepofixit@gmail.com . (FYI - Simply click on this email address to create the email to send.)

This page will direct you to the pages that contain E-Mails sent to the SEPO Community from Jan 1, 2024 to Current Day. Click on the ICON depicting the year and month the SEPO E-News E-Mails were sent. 2024 - December 2024 - November 2024 - October 2024 - September 2024 - August 2024 - July 2024 - June 2024 - May 2024 - April 2024 - March 2024 - February 2024 - January Back to Top

Activities: Special (Winter: 2025-2026) - COMPLETE EVENTS - Training (Various) COMPLETE Golf Cart Caroling (2025-12-19) COMPLETE SONshine Ministries Food Drive (Various) COMPLETE Jefferson Elementary XMAS (2025-12-10) (COMPLETE) Christmas Tree Decorating (2025-12-01) COMPLETE Back To: In Process Back to Top *************** PERIODIC/VARIOUS: Training Events CARDS: Sheephead Training / Feb 3 & 10, 2026 / 6 PM to 9 PM / Retzlaff Hall COMPLETE Sent 2026-01-30: Learn How to Play Sheephead - I have been asked to teach a class on playing Sheepshead, which is a very fun card game using trump and only 32 cards. Lessons on how to play will be provided on Tuesday evenings, Feb 3rd & Feb 10th, at 6 p.m. in Retzlaff Hall. It is a German game that is very popular in Wisconsin and often in Minnesota, too. It is a game played with nickels, so everyone should bring a pocketful of nickels. Thank you. - Sherry Schneider ************************** COMPLETE DATE DAY EVENT Chairperson(s) 12-19-25 Fri Golf Cart Caroling Patricia Lay Sent 2025-12-17: REMINDER, Golf Cart Caroling - Come all to golf cart caroling! Practice on Wednesday Dec 17th, 2:00 in hall. Then on Friday Dec 19th meet at 4:00 at Share Nelson's house (1929 W Indiana Cir) - bring with snacks to share, BYOB. Caroling will start at 5:00. If you can't make practice no problem, come Friday. The more the merrier. - Phillip and Patricia Lay Sent 2025-12-09: Golf Cart Caroling - Come all to golf cart caroling! Practice on Wednesday Dec 17th, 2:00 in hall. Then on Friday Dec 19th meet at 4:00 at Share Nelson's house (1929 W Indiana Cir) - bring with snacks to share, BYOB. Caroling will start at 5:00. If you can't make practice no problem, come Friday. The more the merrier. - Phillip and Patricia Lay Newsletter 2025-12: Golf Cart Caroling will be Friday, December 19, with Pre-Party at Share Nelson's house 1929 W Indiana Circle at 4:00! Bring snacks to share & BYOB! Caroling begins at 5:00. If you have Christmas attire, feel free to wear it. On Wednesday, December 17, we meet at Retzlaff Hall at 1:00 for song selection and practice. All are welcome! The more, the merrier! We need a Santa and Mrs. Santa!!! - Patricia and Phillip Lay Phone: 425-275-2309 Back to Top *************** VARIOUS: SONshine Ministries Food Drive SONshine Ministries Food Drive (Nov 25, 2025) COMPLETE Sent 2025-11-29: Thanksgiving Food Drive, Thank You - Thank you to all those that donated. We had the truck about 1/2 full. It was much appreciated by SONshine ministries. - Rich Hulswit Sent 205-11-24: REMINDER: Thanksgiving Food Drive - Just a reminder that we will have the food drive between 1:00 - 2:00 pm Thursday at the Hall. Look for the black pickup truck. If you are not going to be here and wish to donate, please reach out to me. Thank you. - Rich Hulswit Sent 2025-11-18: Thanksgiving Food Drive - We will have a food drive to benefit the SONshine ministries next Thursday. There will be a pickup truck parked at the hall starting at 1pm, which is 1 hour before the Thanksgiving dinner. You can bring any donations that you have at that time. If you are not going to be here at Thanksgiving and wish to donate, then please contact me and I will take your donation ahead of time. Here are some items that are needed - Canned meat Canned tomatoes Canned beans Ramen noodles Soups Bouillon Shelf stable milk Rice Beans Canned fruit Peanut butter Dinners in a box Toilet paper Basic toiletries. - Rich Hulswit SONshine Ministries Food Drive (Oct 31, 2025) COMPLETE Sent 2025-11-05: Thank You, Food Drive for SONshine Ministries - (From Facebook on Nov 4, 2025) The shelves at SONshine Ministries are full again, the food drive was a great success! Praise God and thank you to all who donated. Special thanks to William P Petersen and David L'Heureux. - Rich Hulswit Sent 2025-10-27: Halloween Food Drive - This is a reminder that Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm we will have the SONshine ministries food drive at the hall. Here are some ideas for items to donate: Canned meat - tuna, chicken, etc Canned tomatoes Canned beans Ramen noodles Soups Chicken bouillon Salt (no pepper) Shelf stable milk Rice Beans Canned fruit Peanut butter Meals in a can Dinner mixes in a box Toilet paper Basic toiletries (soap, toothpaste, etc) Thanks everyone, any help is much appreciated. If there are any questions please contact Rich Hulswit. -- Rich Hulswit, (701) 566-1257 Sent 2025-10-20: Halloween Food Drive - The food shelves at SONshine ministries are empty right now. There are many people that depend on getting a little extra help just to make sure their families have enough food to eat each day. SONshine ministries was founded right here in SEPO and they impact a lot of lives by helping to meet these needs. They need our help to replenish their inventory so they can continue to care for people that are in need of food. We will have a food drive on Halloween just before Karaoke. Please bring any donations that you have to the hall between 5:00 - 6:00. Bill Petersen will be at the hall with his pickup truck. Bring your donations to his truck. Our goal will be to fill his truck! If you have donations and are not able to get to the hall at this time, please contact Bill directly. If you have any questions you can contact Rich Hulswit. - Rich Hulswit, (701) 566-1257 Back to Top ************************** Jefferson Elementary Christmas (Dec 10 , 2025) COMPLETE DATE EVENT Organizer 12-10-2025 Jefferson Elementary Christmas Mary Hull Sent 2025-12-11: Jefferson Elementary: Thank You from the school - I received the letter below this evening and wanted to share. - Mary Hull, Event Chairperson Sent 2025-12-04: Jefferson Elementary Christmas - Ok all you Elves! Next Wednesday is the Jefferson Elementary Christmas program at 9 am. The address is 601 S J St in Harlingen. I was told we can park right in front of the school (its yellow curbed but no problem). Try to carpool and arrive by 830 to set up. I'm taking Geneva and all the stuff. Not sure if I have room for more. If anyone can drive (or needs a ride), reply to this email (which will come to me) so everyone that wants to attend, can come!! Come dressed in any Christmas attire. Ho,ho,ho!!! - Mary Hall Event Chairperson Newsletter 2025-12: Jefferson Elementary Christmas Program Update! Our first annual Jefferson Elementary Christmas Program will be happening Wednesday, December 10th at 9am. I visited this Harlingen school, meeting with my contact and he is thrilled that we plan on making this an annual thing. The backpacks are stuffed with shiny new things, the pillows are covered with fabulous cases, new caps on their heads will put smiles on their faces. Santa and Mrs. Claus will delight them with a toy for every girl and boy. Music will resound throughout their hall as we wish a Merry Christmas to them all! Thank you to all who gave of their time, talent and treasure to these children who are so in need! - Mary Hull (Event Chairperson) Sent 2025-11-14: Jefferson Elementary - Here is what "community" looks like. People coming together sharing their time, talent and treasure so that we can provide a special Christmas for children in the poorest school in Harlingen. Yesterday we filled backpacks full of supplies for 2nd graders at Jefferson Elementary, 20 baskets for 23 teachers(still need to make 3 more), new pillows with cute pillowcases made by Jan and her quilters, as well as toys from Santa. We still have some purchases to make to complete everything, but we are well on our way! My heart felt thank you to all who donated in any way. We will be spreading Sunshine on that day!! We will need a Santa and Mrs Claus. If interested, let me know. Our would be Santa will lend you his suit if you need one. - Mary Hull, Event Chairperson Back to Top Only on Facebook on 2025-11-11 - Just a gentle reminder, tomorrow from 10-12 in the hall you're invited to put together backpacks and teacher baskets for Jefferson Elementary. If you have extra baskets etc, you can drop off them also. Thanks in advance for your help! - Mary Hull, Event Chairperson Sent 2025-11-03: Jefferson Elementary - I have reserved the hall from 10-12 on Wednesday November 12th to fill backpacks and make teacher baskets. This way I'll know what else I need. If you'd like to help, please come! If you have any baskets you can part with, we need a total of 23 for assembling teacher baskets. Kleenex, wipes, markers, etc would all be welcome. All donations are welcome. I would like to make this an annual event, so any extra donations, including financial will carry over to next year. Thanks for your generosity! - Mary Hull, Event Chairperson Sent 2025-11-02: REMINDER: Jefferson Elementary Christmas program (From Facebook on Oct 30, 2025) Happy Thursday! As more of you are coming down to Sunshine, this is a reminder that if you'd like to donate money for the Jefferson Elementary Christmas program scheduled for Wednesday Dec 10th at 9am, you can drop off to me at 4329 Minnesota St. We will also be packing backpacks with school supplies on Wednesday November 12th from 10-12 in Retzlaff hall. We will also be putting together teacher baskets at that time. All are welcome to help. We'll know then what else is needed (Barbies, trucks or cars for boys) and Kleenex, wipes, markers ,etc for teacher baskets. Mark your calendars for one or both dates. God bless you all for your donations already given. What wonderful hearts you have! - Mary Hull, Event Chairperson Newsletter 2025-10: DONATIONS NEEDED FOR SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM! - This is a personal plea, not connected with Women's Club. I have been involved prior to coming here in doing a Christmas program for students at a school that has the neediest children in the area. Jefferson Elementary is that school in Harlingen. My goal is to have our Sunshine Resort bring "Sunshine" to 2nd graders (possibly 1st also depending on donations). My plan is to have a program with Santa and Mrs. Claus, music, treats. etc. I ordered backpacks, pillows (many don't have their own), and hope to give them a doll or car/truck and school supplies. Audra is making them caps with their school colors. I have already received several financial donations toward covering costs and some school supplies as well. Some of you prefer to remain anonymous, which I will do. But that does not prevent me from sending out a great big THANK YOU to those who have already donated. Also, if you'd like to be there that day, the more the merrier. You won't regret it. And I can't forget the teachers. If you'd like to provide a basket for teachers (or supplies to put in them), Kleenex, wipes, markers, scissors, etc., please contact me. God bless you all for considering being involved in whatever way you can! - Mary Hull 612-695-1600 Sent 2025-07-24: Jefferson Elementary Christmas program - I sent the below SEPO email (dated 07-21-2025) to the community on Monday for Mary Hull. And today I saw additional info concerning this personal endeavor on the "SCC Estates Group" Facebook page. Knowing some or you aren't on Facebook, I have set up a page on the Sunshine Website under the EVENTS Tab in this page (Special (Winter 2025-2026 )". If Mary sends me anything she wants to have an email sent about, I will do that. Otherwise, if you aren't on FB (or even if you are), you can check on the Sunshine website (this page) for updates. Hope this helps out you non-Facebookers. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Enews Email Manager Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 - Mary Hull Facebook 2025-07-21: Backpack Donations - I found a place where I can order backpacks for $5.30 each for Jefferson Elementary but I'd need to order 48 (total $255). If anyone wants to donate toward this purchase, it would be much appreciated. Thank you. - Mary Hull Sent 2025-07-21: Jefferson Elementary Christmas program - Hi to all Sunshine residents! Hopefully most of you are back in your homes after repairs. You've all been in my prayers. This is a reminder that I'm asking for donations to provide a special Christmas for second graders at Jefferson Elementary, the poorest school in Harlingen. I'm asking for real barbie dolls and trucks/cars (nothing needing batteries), twin size pillows (our quilters are making pillowcases. Thank you ladies! ). Audra is making stocking caps in school colors..thank you so much! There are about 30 second graders. If we get more than enough, we will do first grade as well. But I wasn't sure how successful our venture would be so thought I'd start small. I'm trying to get a deal on backpacks so we can put crayons, pencils, rounded scissors, candy etc. We will gladly take financial donations to cover missing supplies. I will be back October 5. I have a special bank account specifically for donations. Pam Davis is my second in command so you can give her checks or cash prior to that. This is not a Women's Club activity, but a Sunshine "adoption" as I'd like to make this an annual thing. Anyone willing to come the day of the celebration is welcome to help. We will need a Santa and Mrs Claus and someone to lead singing Christmas songs. I've been involved at another park and you will not regret it. These kids are so happy. Most don't have their own pillows which is why we are doing that. So please open your hearts and participate however you can. You can always contact me for any information. Thank you in advance. God bless you! P.S. it was suggested to do teacher baskets with things like Kleenex, markers and maybe a little something special just for the teachers. - Mary Hull Sent 2025-03-21: DONATIONS REQUEST: Christmas for Jefferson Elementary 2nd graders - (From Facebook in March 2025) This is a request to all residents of Sunshine country Club Estates. I am planning a special Christmas for Jefferson Elementary 2nd graders(and possibly 1st). This school is 99%economically disadvantaged. My plan with your help will be to provide them each with a backpack filled with pencils, crayons erasers, coloring books, a toy from Santa and Mrs Claus...Barbies for the girls and a truck or car for the boys, a pillow and pillowcase(cases being made thanks to the quilting group), small stuffed animals, treats, and music. Many of you have already left for up north, if you find good deals on any of these items and would like to contribute, I can guarantee these children will be appreciative. I've experienced it in Brownsville. If you would prefer to contribute with a financial donation that will be used to purchase missing items or possibly cover another classroom, you can deposit a check earmarked for Jefferson but made out to me, Mary Hull or Pam Davis in the library. I have set up a checking account for this purpose only! I also have containers in the library for those of you that are full timers and want to drop them off. I almost forgot. It was suggested we put together a basket for the teachers as well . So tissue, hand sanitizer, kids scissors etc all are welcome. Thank you in advance for considering donating. And I will be in need of Santa's helpers that day. You'll never regret it. Let's bring Sunshine to some needy children. I will also post the above list of items requested in the library. I hope this can become an annual event. - Mary Hull, Event Chairperson Back to Top ************** Christmas Tree Decorating From Facebook 2025-12-02: by Mary Hull - What a fun afternoon decorating the hall. Pam Davis kept us well fed and brought eggnog too. Yummy! Lots of ladies came out. - Mary Hull From Facebook 2005-12-01: by Pam Davis - Wow—our Hall has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland! Thank you to every volunteer who helped create this beautiful, festive space. Your time, talent, and heart make this community shine. We’re grateful for each of you! Newsletter 2025-12: If you’re available on Monday, December 1st from 3–6 PM, we’d love your help in Retzlaff Hall as we put up the Christmas trees and decorate for the season! We’ll have eggnog, hot chocolate, and plenty of snacks to keep us merry while we work! Thank you in advance! Many hands make light work, and it’s always more fun when we do it together. Looking forward to celebrating this beautiful holiday season with all of you! - Pam Davis Sent 2025-11-23: WC: Holiday Helpers Needed! - 🎄 Holiday Helpers Needed! 🎄 If you’re available on Monday, December 1st from 3–6 PM, we’d love your help in the Hall as we put up the Christmas trees and decorate for the season! We’ll have eggnog, hot chocolate, and plenty of snacks to keep us merry while we work. Thank you in advance—many hands make light work, and it’s always more fun when we do it together. Looking forward to celebrating this beautiful holiday season with all of you! - Pam Davis, Women’s Club President Back to Top

Birding & Nature Club Contact: Tom Stone Meets: 1st Monday each Month @ 7 PM (Nov - March) Location: Library Details: Do you have an interest in nature (expertise not required). The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club is open to all residents of our community. We typically host a community-wide potluck and bring in a featured speaker for a very enlightening program in January. Watch for notices to be in the Sunshine Newsletter and SEPO Emails for more information closer to that time. Later in the spring we try to have a field trip related to the program, which is also open to the community to participate. Some past trips have included; Port Aransas to see the whooping cranes, South Padre Island Birding boat tours, Laguna Atascosa tour, the Turtle center and the National Birding center. Occasionally a birding walk through our community is hosted by someone with experience in identifying birds. Watch the Sunshine Newsletter and SEPO Emails for announcements. Mission Statement: 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. Background on the Club: The Birding and Nature Club is an offshoot from the volunteers who cleared the area along Texas avenue after hurricane Dolly (July 2008). Prior to hurricane Dolly the brush and trees grew up all the way to the chain link fence in the area past the front gate. Further the swamp and bushes grew up along much of Texas avenue to your left as you drive into our neighborhood. After hurricane Dolly the residents / volunteers decided to clean up the area significantly. Besides clearing the area of brush and broken trees they also raised the money to plant 56 new trees. Those same volunteers built and funded the pergola, the gazebo and the park benches that you now see and enjoy. As you look at the gazebo you will notice that there are a group of panels below the railing. All of the birds shown in those panels have been seen in our Sunshine swamp. Tap HERE for the Bylaws Tap HERE for Meeting Information (During Winter 2025-2026) Tap HERE for Meeting Information (Prior to Winter 2025-2026) Tap the timeframe below you are interested in for Activities : Additional Details 2025-2026 (Winter) 2022-2023 (Winter) 2022 (Summer) 2021-2022 (Winter) 2021 (Summer) 2020-2021 (Winter) 2020 (Summer) 2019-2020 (Winter) 2019 (Summer) Other Info Prior to 2023 Sent 2022-06-05: Killdeer nest - I came across a Killdeer nest along the west fence in the storage area and put a block on either side to mark location. Parents back in attendance after blocking so no interruptions. Donn Perkins Newsletter 2022-02: The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club will meet in the library at 7:00pm on Monday, February 7, 2022. All are invited. We will be discussing the rescheduled field trip and planting trees. Questions? Text Debi Warner at 956-357-8999. Sent via SEPO E-News E-Mail 2021-08-29: Blackie has come back - We are in luck. An old friend has decided to come back and visit our neighborhood. Blackie has been seen a few times around the neighborhood recently and we haven't seen blackie for some time. That's really unfortunate because blackie is perhaps one of the best friends in nature that we can have. Blackie is officially known as a Texas indigo snake. Now you are probably repulsed by the idea of a snake being our best friend. But do not fear but rarher respect blackie because blackie eats other snakes, poisonous ones as well as a wide variety of other small creatures. Blackie is neither poisonous nor aggressive but really a very placid creature. Blackie is the subject of a Texas Parks and Wildlife brochure from which I will share some excerpts with you. _____ https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2015/mar/scout5_wildthing_indigo/ "Indigo snakes are big snakes. Most adult indigo snakes grow to between 5½ and 6½ feet in length. The longest recorded indigo snake was nearly 8½ feet long. Texas indigo snakes are diurnal predators, meaning they are active during the day. They will eat almost any vertebrate animal they can subdue with their strong jaws, including toads, frogs, salamanders, lizards, turtles, birds, small mammals and other snakes. One specimen was found with three mice, two Mexican burrowing toads and two juvenile snapping turtles in its stomach. They are also known to eat rattlesnakes and copperheads , which can be three to four times heavier than an indigo snake. “It’s a gorgeous snake, and it’s not aggressive,” says Andy Gluesenkamp, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department herpetologist. “If you’re nice to the snake, it’ll give you a chance to look at it.” Texas indigo snakes are listed by the state as a threatened species, and because of its protected status, it is illegal to harm, kill, collect or sell Texas indigo snakes. The Texas indigo snake is revered in South Texas, where many ranchers are aware of its propensity for eating predatory rattlesnakes. Ranchers have a fondness for the Texas indigo snake,” Gluesenkamp says. “It’s a true South Texan snake: charismatic, big and tough.” ____ So - since we have seen Blackie around the Estates lately, I would ask you to "just let it be" if you see it. It is your friend, even if it is a snake. Take Care Pat Harvey Birding and Nature Club ****************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 6:40 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Birding and Nature Birding and Nature Club will be meeting on Monday, Nov. 2nd at 5:00 p.m. in the gazebo on Texas Avenue. Please, wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and wear your name tag. You may remain in your golf cart, if your prefer. A microphone will be used. Business to be discussed includes appointment of two officers, Christmas Bird Count, and plans for 2021. This group is open to anyone in Sunshine who enjoys birds and nature. No expertise is necessary. After the business meeting, we will stroll through the Texas Avenue area discussing whatever birds and vegetation we encounter. Perhaps, a brief history of the part the Birding and Nature Group played in the creation of this area will be given. Newcomers are always welcome. See you there. Jean Burgoine ****************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:13 AM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Birding and Nature Enthusiasts The Birding and Nature Enthusiasts will hold their monthly meeting in the library on Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Items on the agenda include our February field trip and the upkeep of the Texas Avenue area. The fountain in the butterfly garden needs attention. See you at the meeting. Jean Burgoine ****************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 2:28 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Texas Master Naturalist Joyce Hamilton of the Texas Master Naturalists will be giving a “BIRDS OF THE VALLEY/SPI” presentation on Thursday, March 7th, at 2 pm in Lakeside Main Room. Residents of SCCE are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Questions can be directed to Ralph Peterson. ****************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 5:25 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Monarch Butterflies In our new Butterfly Garden at the former log site the Birding and Nature Club planted native milkweed. The photos, displayed below show Monarch caterpillars which have been feeding on the plants. If left alone by people and birds they will become Monarch Butterflies! Hurray! Mark Warner Back to Top

Sunshine Country Club Estates O'Clockers Golf Group Rules (Updated & Approved by SEPO Board on 01-11-2024) O'Clockers Golf is a golf event approved by the SEPO Board. Therefore, it shall adhere to all the same rules as other SEPO approved golf events. Play shall commence at 4:00 pm each day. Golfers should arrive no later than 10 minutes prior. Teams will be assigned five (5) minutes prior to assure a 4:00 PM tee off. Play may be delayed, postponed or canceled when conflicting with special events (i.e., Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament). (NOTE: During warmer months the start time often gets pushed back to avoid the worst heat of the day.) O'Clockers Golf is open to all Sunshine Country Club Estate residents and renters and their immediate family and guests. This is a shotgun start, best ball scramble. Teams and start hole will be determined by a random draw. The number of start holes and team size will be determined by the number of players present. At no time shall any team exceed five players and no more than three 3-person teams is allowed. No advance signup is necessary. Player's meet in the parking lot outside the SEPO office. Team ‘one’ will commence play on hole one and other teams will start on consecutive holes two, three, four etc. There is no cost to play and no prize monies are paid. In an effort to accommodate all golfers not participating in O’Clockers Golf, individual players may tee off following the scramble team on hole one. Participants shall adhere to normal golf etiquette by allowing players already on the course to complete their hole before proceeding. Example: The scramble consists of four teams starting on holes one through four. There is already a group on hole two preparing to tee off. O’Clockers Golf teams on hole one, three and four may proceed to tee off. But the scramble team on hole two must wait until the group already there completes that hole and moves on. The course is not closed for this scramble. Therefore, all players need to be courteous and respectful toward all golfers. Print Here Back To Top

Daily Exersises Things To Do: Summary (2019-2020) Click on a bulleted item in this list to be taken to that section of THIS page. Meetings Printable Document of Activites Women' Club (2019-2020) Daily-Wkly-Mnthly Golf-Club/Committee-Special List of Clubs & Committees Meetings ************ MEETINGS (2019-2020) SEPO Board & Residential Women's Club OTHER Clubs & Committees Printable Document of Activites Back to Top 2-Page Activities Schedule (2019-2020) Click on the Activities Icon below to go to a printable document of the Activities listed on this page. Any changes to Activities will need to be confirmed by the SEPO Office. The date on this document is as of Dec 31, 2019. Women' Club (2019-2020) Back to Top Women's Club Activities Schedule (2019-2020) Click HERE for a view of the Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets. Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-30-19 Wed Oktoberfest (Eileen Anderson & Vickie Jones) COMPLETE 11-11-19 Mon Veteran’s Day Tribute (Lenore Combs) COMPLETE 11-17-19 Sun Goofy Golf CANCELLED 11-28-19 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Cathy Chajec) COMPLETE 12-07-19 Sat Bake & Craft Sales & Raffle (Terry DeBackere & Deb Robins) COMPLETE 12-07-19 Sat Golf Cart & Bicycle Christmas Parade (Lenore Combs) COMPLETE 12-11-19 Wed Dance: DJ Doug & His Lovely Lady (Vickie Jones) COMPLETE 12-16-19 Mon The H.O.P.E. Tour (Remembering D-Day) Music (Vickie Jones) COMPLETE 12-24-19 Tue Scruffy Santa & White Elephant (Mary Hendrickson) CANCELLED 12-25-19 Wed Christmas Dinner (Marian Young) COMPLETE 01-01-20 Wed New Year’s Day Brunch CANCELLED 01-13-20 Mon New Home Owner’s Party & Dance: Terry Porter Rowe (Denise Utterback) COMPLETE Jan - Mar Create Resident's Picture Directory (Hard Copy) COMPLETE (Terry Debackere, Sue Swidryk, Deb Robbins & Beth Parrish) 02-02-20 Sun SuperBowl Party (Eileen Anderson & Pam Lacy) COMPLETE 02-14-19 Fri Valentine Day Dance: The Classics Band (Debbie Robbins & Vickie Jones) COMPLETE 02-22-20 Sat Remember When (Share Nelson) COMPLETE 03-07-20 Sat You, Me and Alexa (Lassey Dahlstrom) COMPLETE 03-13-20 Fri Shrimp Boil (Cathy Chajec & Linda Jones) COMPLETE Apr - Jun Put Resident's Pictures on Web site IN PROCESS (Deb Robbins & Beth Parrish) Each WC Committee Signup Sheet is currently hanging in the Sunshine Library. If you would like to volunteer to be on one or more of the Committees, please contact Vickie Jones (see contact info below). Vickie Jones Women’s Club Activities Director (262) 689-7068 vickieljones51@gmail.com Daily-Wkly-Mnthly Back to Top Daily/Weekly/Monthly Activities Overview (2019-2020) SUNDAY: 1:30 pm, Sunday Bridge 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday Night Music MONDAY: 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:00 am, Tennis (*) 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 10:00 am, Pickleball (*) 10:00 am to Noon, Line Dancing 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 6:00 pm, Bible Study / Movie Group (Jan through April) 6:45 pm, Sunshine Birding and Nature Club Mtg (1st Mon of Month: Nov-Apr) 7:00 pm, Cards - "Euchre" TUESDAY: 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 8:30 am, Men's Golf League (first Tee Time) Following 8:30 am golf, Men's Golf Business Meeting 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 10:00 am, The Gathering 10:15 am, Men's Golf League ( second Tee Time) 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 1:00 pm, Table Tennis / Ping Pong 1 :00 pm - 3:00 pm , Game - "Mahjong" 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Cards - "Men's Poker" WEDNESDAY: 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:00 am, Tennis 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 9:00 am, Ladies' Golf League Tee time 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 10:00 am, Pickleball (*) 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 6:00 pm, Shuffleboard THURSDAY: 7:30 am, Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:00 am, Quilting (The Killer Bees) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 10:00 am, Book Club - Harlingen Library (open to the public) 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" 1:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" 1:00 pm, Table Tennis / Ping Pong 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 3:00 pm, Golf Scramble 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 4:30 pm, Happy Hour 6:30 pm, Stained Glass (Jan - Mar) 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Cards - "Men's Poker" FRIDAY: 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:00 am, Tennis (*) 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 10:00 am, Pickleball (*) 10:00 am, Women's Bible Study 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 7:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" & "Eucher" SATURDAY: 9:00 am, Golf Scramble 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 6:30 pm, Game - "Mahjong" 7:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" (*) Feel free to join the fun on the Tennis/Pickleball courts at the times listed above. OR - these courts are open throughout the day to all Sunshine residents. Golf, Club/Committee, Special Events Overview below (2019-2020) View DETAILS by clicking on GOLF or CLUB/COMMITTEE or SPECIAL OCT 2019: 18 - Crafty Creations (Club) 30 - OktoberFest (Women's Club) NOV 2019: 11 - Veterans Day Tribute (Women's Club) 13 - Crafty Creations (Club) 17 - Goofy Golf (Women's Club) (CANCELLED) 28 - Thanksgiving Dinner (Women's Club) 29 - Salvation Army Bell Ringers (at WalMart) (Special) DEC 2019: 4 - Crafty Creations (Club) 7 - Bake & Craft Sales / Raffle (Women's Club) 7 - Golf Cart Christmas Parade (Women's Club) 11 - D.J. Doug & His Lovely Lady(dance) (Women's Club) 24 - Scruffy Santa & White Elephant (Women's Club) (CANCELLED) 25 - Christmas Dinner (Women's Club) JAN 2020: 1 - New Years Day Brunch (Women's Club) (CANCELLED) 7 - Community Potluck w/program (Sunshine Birding & Nature Club) (Special) 8 - Crafty Creations (Club) 10 - Finger Lickin' Chicken (Special) 10 - Welcome Home Cruise (Special) 13 - New Homeowners Party & Band (Women's Club) 21 - Woodworkers' Spaghetti Dinner (Special) 22 - Sew Day for Killer Bees (Club) 24 - Valley 1st Responders Meeting/Luncheon (Special) 24 & 25 - Las Vegas Scramble w/Potato Bake(Special) FEB 2020: 2 - Super Bowl Party (Women's Club) 5 - Crafty Creations (Club) 6, 7 & 8 - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) 6 & 7 - Ladies' Golf Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) Lunch 8 - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) Awards Banquet 12 - Women's Golf Guest Day 13, 14 & 15 - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) (rain dates) 14 - Valentine's Day Dance w/The Classics (Women's Club) 14 & 15 - Ladies' Golf Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) Lunch (rain dates) 15 - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) Awards Banquet (rain date) 19 - Minnesota Get Together (Special) 22 - Back When (Women's Club) MAR 2020: 2 & 3 - Men's Golf League 2020 Tournament 4, 5 & 6 - Women's Golf League 2020 Tournament (no rain dates) 6 - Men's Golf League 2020 Tournament Cookout & Awards 7 - You, Me & Alexa (W omen's Club) 11 - Women's Golf League 2020 Awards 13 - Shrimp Boil (Women's Club) 14 - St. Patrick's Day Party (Special) (CANCELLED due to Covid-19) 20 & 21 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament (CANCELLED due to Covid-19) 21 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament Awards Dinner(CANCELLED due to Covid-19) 25 - Crafty Creations (Club) (CANCELLED due to Covid-19) CLUBS & COMMITTEES (2019-2020) BIBLE STUDY (Men) BIBLE STUDY (Women) BOOK CLUB CRAFTY CREATIONS CLUB GOLF: MEN'S LEAGUE GOLF: WOMEN'S LEAGUE HONOR WALL - VETERANS QUILTING (KILLER BEES) LINE DANCING MEMORIAL COMMITTEE (Need Volunteers) NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SEPO BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE SUNSHINE NATURE & BIRDING CLUB SUNSHINE VIDEO COMMITTEE THE GATHERING VETERANS' WALL WOODWORKERS WOMEN'S CLUB Women's Club Standing Committees: Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Historian Ice Cream @ Intermission at Sunday Night Music Librarian Newsletter New Homeowner’s Orientation New Homeowner’s Photos Purchasing Summer Potlucks Back to Top Back to Top Golf-Club/Committee-Special List of Clubs & Committees Back to Top

Sunshine Country Club Estates Retirement Community. We are a gated 55+ debt free private member owned and operated community. The wide variety of activities offered provides both flexibility and independence for you to create the lifestyle of your choice. Debt Free and Self Governing. Contacts Sunshine Country Club Estates Office 1957 W. Michigan Drive Harlingen, TX 78550-3100 Email: sepo.office@gmail.com Phone: (956) 425-1420 Fax: (956) 425-1420 Sunshine Web Site Administrator Beth Parrish Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com

Special (Summer 2021) Additional Details Potlucks (Monthly & Special) Potlucks & Happy Hour (Thursdays) Cards (Various) Nail Trimming - Dogs & Cats Garage Sales Bottom of Page Potlucks (Monthly & Special) ************************* ONGOING Summer Monthly & Special Potlucks Dates for ALL Summer 2021 Potlucks (Monthly & Special) chaired by Marian Young can be found HERE . Potlucks & Happy Hour (Thursdays) Back to Top ************************* COMPLETE Thursday Potlucks & Happy Hour in Retzlaff Hall (Summer 2021) Dates for This Event during the Summer 2021 are: June 3, 10, 17 July 1, 8, 15, 22 August 5, 12, 19 September 2, 9 16, 23 2021-06-09: Thursday Night Happy Hour - Our Thursday night Happy Hour starts at 4:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Bring your own beverage and if you wish an appetizer to share. Plates, silverware and napkins will be provided or you can bring your own. If your a golfer you can come and still have time to play with the O'Clockers. Everyone is Welcome. Ladonna Harvey Sent 2021-05-26: Thursday Retzlaff Hall Potlucks - Good Morning all. We won’t be having Happy Hour in Retzlaff Hall this Thurs the 27th. We have been approved to have Happy hour in Retzlaff Hall. We will start next Thursday the third of June at 4:00 pm. Bring your beverage of choice and a snack or whatever food you wish to share. You may bring your own table service or there will be plates etc available. Everyone is invited to attend. Please wear name tags as we have so many new residents. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and some new faces. Ladonna Harvey Cards (Various) Back to Top ************************* COMPLETE FOR SUMMER 2021 Friday Night Cards (All Year - Resumed June 11, 2021) Sent 2021-05-25: Friday Night Cards - Friday Night Card Players - Cards will resume on June 11th at 6:45 pm. Play will begin at 7PM. To begin with I am limiting the players to the first 12 to show up. As time goes on I will increase the number of players. I look forward to seeing you guys then. Thanks Mecca Henry (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Back to Top Nail Trimming - Dogs & Cats ************************* COMPLETE Nail Trimming Time (September 22, 2021) Sent 2021-09-19: Nail Trimming Time - Hey Everyone, - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates to trim our pet's nails this Wednesday. Date: September 22, 2021 Time: Appointments begin at 1 pm Text or call: Marian at 719-468-4556 to set up an appointment Cost: $10 Thanks, Marian Young ************************* COMPLETE Calling All Dogs and Cats (July 30, 2021) Sent 2021-07-24: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey everyone - If you need Sandra's nail trimming service for your pet, she will be here next Friday, will start at 1:00 pm, and she will come to your home. Date: July 30th, 2021 Call: Marian Young to set up an appointment Phone: 719-468-4556 Cost: $10 Thanks, Marian ************************* COMPLETE Calling All Dogs and Cats - Summer Addition (June 8, 2021) Sent 2021-06-04: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Summer Addition - Hey Everyone - Sandra Delaunay will be available once again to trim our pet's nails. Sandra will come to your home instead of everyone going to the dog park. Any size dog, or any cat, is welcome. Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Time: Starts at 1 pm until finished Place: Your home Cost: $10 Contact: Marian Young to set up an appointment, 719-468-4556 Thanks, Marian Back to Top Garage Sales ************************* COMPLETE Garage Sale (August 13 & 14, 2021) Sent 2021-08-13: GARAGE SALE: Aug 13 & 14 - Garage sale at 2032 W Montana on August 13 and 14 from 8 to 12. Mary Tamayo ************************* COMPLETE Garage Sale (July 23 & 24, 2021) Sent 2021-07-21: Garage Sale - Garage sale at 4224 N Minnesota St. Friday and Saturday July 23 & 24 from 8 am till 2 pm. Stan and Sylvia Nelson ************************* COMPLETE Garage Sale (June 4 & 5, 2021) Sent 2021-05-27: Garage Sale - We are having an “Everything must go” kitchen, garage & yard sale June 4 & 5. 4348 N. Kansas St. Randy & Linda Nicholas “Make our old used stuff become your old & used stuff😄” Back to Top Bottom of Page