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

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in August 2019. Sent 2019-08-29:Sunshine Directory & E-Mail List Updated - Based on everyone's input the last couple of weeks, the Resident and E-Mail lists have been updated and I just put them on the Web site. The files can be found in the 'Residents Only' section of the Web site - ( www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ). Thx so much. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-08-29: Neighborhood Watch Sept 2019 comms - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! News Notes for September 2019 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, The September schedule is posted with changes in the Library. Thank you for a huge job. I want to express my thanks for all your support during this long, hot summer. I am still working on the lights for the McGruffmobile and researching a decent flashlite for you. The Town of Combes is celebrating their National Night Out on Thursday 12 September 6p-9p at the Combes Community Park. Y’all come. Let’s show our support for the Combes PD who have patrolled our community thru thick and thin. Chief Patrick Quill and their staff have worked tirelessly to bring this opportunity to you. It is our night to “take a bite out of crime” and for the Combes Police to host all other LE and EMT agencies. So a show of support is in order! Our Neighborhood Watch will have a table (under the shady tree) along with the CERT Team and the Citizens Police Academy and many other participants. Lots of info and free stuff – yum, yum. I am requesting volunteers as usual for several NNO opportunities: All jobs have instructions. 1. Sitting at our table – any and all of you – come, take turns or stay the entire time as their will be plenty of getting together and sharing stories etc. Show off our NE and CERT Team – lead by example – you are the premier group in the area. 2. Parking – roughly – get there at 5:15 pm or so – shuffle patrons into a designated parking lot. Done by 6pm or so. 3. Also, we need a few roving Golf carts – Job: A) guide special guests (PDs FDs, EMTs, etc.) into their special area behind the Pavilion B) Safety patrol Tentative plan: Combes PD will escort you and your Golf Carts on Thursday morning - 9am to Combes PD Parking Lot – where we can charge them for that evening. Then on Friday early we will have a PD escort back to Sunshine. Don’t forget to haul your charger! 4. I need your shirt size – pronto! Call me please Thank you Marsha Santow for representing SCCE CERT Team at the 10th Year recognition recently with the Mayor. Stop by and see the article on the bulletin board in the Library. Lenore Combs Sent 2019-08-29: Potluck Dinner - Hey Everyone - We will be having a Labor Day pot luck 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 Sent 2019-08-26: Canon Inks (2019-08-26) - I have two sets of Pixma251 inks that someone can have. I ordered the incorrect number for my printer. Lassey lasseyd@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-26: Former Resident Death - Dorothy Halbrook - Former resident Dorothy Halbrook passed last week. She and her husband Bill lived a number of years on Nebraska street. Cindy Shriver Sent 2019-08-26: Letter from President of the Board - This is to inform you that even though I have sincerely enjoyed serving on the board as your president I am going to have to resign as your president. I am resigning due to medical issue both for Katrina and I, we are both in rehab, Katrina for a very complicated knee surgery and me from major back surgery. It is with regret that I feel that I must resign, but it maybe that we will be unable to make the trip to Texas this year and even if we can it will be late in the season. I feel there needs to be an onsite president especially for the elections. To the board members, you have been a great board with which to work. To the residents of sunshine I am pleased to have served as your president. Dick Shelton Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-25: Rent/Sale Info on Sunshine Web site - As a follow-up to the e-mail I just sent out for the SEPO Office, Valerie could also just point a potential renter or buyer to the Sunshine Web site (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sale-rent). However, that means those of you who have houses for sale or rent need to supply Beth Parrish (me) with the information to list out there. If you don't wish to have your sale/rent info on the Web site, please follow Valerie's process. If anyone has questions please feel free to contact me. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-08-25: LOOKING TO RENT - I have had several calls to the office about homes for rent, I do not have a listing of that sort so I thought it would be best to put it out for residents. If the client fits what they are asking for I will include their phone number so you can reach them personally. (with their permission of course). Once you have established an agreement with a potential renter, please send them my way to update our Renters List. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-25: House for Sale - Brick Home for Sale: - On the golf course 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sunroom overlooking the 4th green - Contact Arv Russell 956 357 7302 Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-25: Resident Passing - Charlie Vickers - I received a call yesterday from Shirley. She said that Charlie had died earlier (8/24/19). Linda Jones Sent 2019-08-25: Resident Passing - Dana Thornton - Dana Thornton Passed away 08/21/2019. If you would like to send a card with your condolence’s to Mr. Thornton and his family you can do so to the address as follows: 770 Lehman Dr. Chester Illinois 62233 Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-25: NEED VOLUNTEER to send SEPO E-mails Dec 8 thru Dec 16, 2019 - I know December seems like a long time off, but I also know how it is sometimes difficult to get backup assistance for certain tasks. So I'm putting out my plea for a backup SEPO E-Mail manager while I am on vac this coming Dec 8 thru Dec 16. I will not have Wi-Fi access during this time period. If at least one or two people volunteer I will train you as soon as we are both/all back in TX. It's not that difficult and you won't have to worry about updating anything on the Web site. I will do that when I return. Thx in advance for any help you can give me. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-08-21: Good Contractors - Since the flood there have been a number of new contractors in our neighborhood doing recovery work. Many of these contractors are not on our SEPO Mr. Fix It List. As some of our neighbors return from up north, they too will need those same services. If you were happy with the contractor(s) that helped you, Please pass the information onward. Just send an e-mail to: patharvey4169@gmail.com and include the contractor's name, phone number and a short description of the work that was done. The MrFixItList will then be updated on the SEPO web site ( www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mr-fixit ). You may also obtain a paper copy of the Mr Fix It list from Valarie at the SEPO Office. Your Neighbors will thank you. Regards Pat Harvey Sent 2019-08-21: MISSING - Did anyone at Happy Hour last Thursday, mistakenly take my silver pie server home with them? Please call Lorraine Lewis @ 956 244 2094. Or bring it back to the hall with them Thurs. Thanks , Lorraine Sent 2019-08-17: PLEASE VERIFY: Sunshine Directory Updates - Valerie and I have been working together this summer to get/keep the Sunshine Resident Directory up-to-date. I have been gathering those updates and have finally got them on the Sunshine Web site. I am asking everyone to please check the document for accuracy - as there were many buy & sell transactions made over the summer. One file is sorted by Last Name. The other file is sorted by Street then #. However, they both contain the exact same data. The files can be found in the 'Residents Only' section of the Web site - (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ). So, as most of you already know, you will need the Resident Password to access the page containing the documents. If you don't already have that password, instructions on how to obtain it are on the page I linked to above. If you see anything that needs correcting please send that information to both myself and Valerie at: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com AND sepo.office@gmail.com . By sending the corrections to both of us we can keep our documents in sync easier. Thank you so much in advance for helping us maintain accurate information concerning all of the great Sunshine residents. One final quick thing. I am working on updating the E-mail List and will have it back out on the Web very soon. I will notify everyone when it is out there. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-08-17: Neighborhood Watch meeting this Monday 3p Retz Hall - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Meeting Agenda – Monday 19 August 2019 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Sgt. Michael Brooks, NW HPD District Representative Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence – thoughts for special intentions Ice Cream Social – everyone welcome Coffee n Cookies too! A HUGE THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN SUCH A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND A WONDERFUL AMBASSADOR FOR OUR SAFETY AND SECURITY IN SUNSHINE. Introduction of guests or new residents This is an open meeting and we welcome everyone. We are enjoying ice cream and sharing stories. The agenda is a planning guide. Treasury Report New Business Thanks to all who participated in the Harlingen National Night this past month. HPD is most grateful – and so am I. *National Night Out: Town of Combes – Thursday 12 September 2019 6p – 9p We have been invited by Chief of Police Patrick Quill, to participate at their event held in the Town Hall area. We – NW and CERT will have a table at NNO. In the past we have also helped with parking. Mark your calendars. Please come out and visit with our neighbors, Neighborhood Watch volunteers and lots of Law Enforcement/ Fire Department and EMS partners – great time to share experiences and meet our Combes Police Department. Details to follow. The September patrol schedule will be at the meeting for any updates and then to be posted. Please notify Lenore for any changes or concerns and I shall be calling just to say thanks for your hard work this past long, hot summer. Old Business Reminder: (still an active concern) VENDORS and CONTRACTORS – must report to Office for Orange Cards. It is each resident’s responsibility to make sure they report in. I thought earlier we may even need to hire a guard to check IDs at the Front Gate but so far so good. Please call Lenore and I can also get you these ID cards. Emphasis – if there is a vehicle in here without ID – consider it suspicious. Inquire nicely as to the nature of their business – if it smells fishy – get the PLATE! Summer Patrols (locking up the buildings) – main job McGruffmobile – please notify Lenore if there are any concerns with the golf cart or its equipment. Generator - Wade has the key and will check it monthly during the summer. Buzzers and solar lights….. still a good idea – some areas are still very dark. Block Captains – who’s where? Montana Nebraska Missouri Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas IR Sensaphone – Storage Lot See ya at 3pm on Monday Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-16: Lalo and the Gazebo - About 10 days ago, Lalo let me know that he intended to stain the Gazebo this week. I told him that I would help. I've watched Lalo work before and I should have known better. We started at 9:00 and by 2:00 we were finished. The last time it was stained, it took 3 days with 3 volunteers staining. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2851bf_bbf1fd19527d41c58c08563e2d153c2f~mv2_d_4096_3072_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_4096,h_3072/Gazebo_aft%20Stain_2019-08.jpg He used his own airless sprayer and mostly what I did was move the drop clothes and ladders - just a helper function. Oh - and that 5 hours includes lunch and staining the benches and tables from the Gazebo. So - The next time you see Lalo - congratulate him on a job well done. Take Care Pat Harvey Sent 08-15-2019: Katrina Shelton - Katrina recently had surgery to remove her knee prosthetic and has had an antibiotic spacer inserted while they try to get rid of the infection. She is going to have a long road ahead of her and prayers would be appreciated! Dick is still in rehab as well so it’s quite the time for them. Tomorrow is their 60th Anniversary to boot! Well wishes can be sent to: 4663 Aspen Huron, SD. 57350 Catherine Richmond Sent 08-06-2019: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament - Gift Baskets - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament 2020 Thursday, February 6 through Saturday, February 8, 2020 Gift Baskets Hello Sunshine Estates friends: Well as you might know Paula and I are full time residents, and it is hot here. We survived a once in 500 years rain event, but let’s get on with the real reason for this email. As you may recall, Larry Keller has headed up an effort in providing unique prizes for the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament and we want to continue this tradition Once again I am assuming the Chairman position for the Good Neighbor Golf Event for the dates noted above, with Jerry Wetherbee's continued guidance, so mark your calendars. Since many of you are now “back home in the northlands”, we are again soliciting your help in continuing the practice of preparing “Gift Baskets” of items that are found locally in your area during your summer stay. We suggest selecting items which set your home area apart from others. These gift baskets will be awarded as prizes at the end of the Tournament. Based on history, the recipients of these unique gift basket prizes welcome this approach and truly appreciate our generosity. I most recently lived in Lafayette, Louisiana. So, we hope to put together a basket of “Cajun items”; seasoning, rice, Tabasco /hot sauces, Beignet mix, cook books, and local brewed beer / wine for our gift basket. Just think of items your area is famous for and start accumulating them to bring back with you. We would like the baskets to be in the $50 value range. By preparing the baskets we are also providing a showcase for various products that are in North America where Sunshine Estate residents live during the summer time. Hope to see everyone in the Valley in a few weeks. Tony Tramel trtramel@gmail.com Cell 337-693-6344 August 5, 2019 Sent 08-03-2019: August Woodshop Hours - The woodshop will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9:00 AM this month. The shop may close before noon depending on how much activity there is, so don't wait until to close to noon if you need something. If you have any comments on the scruffy, junky sign on the Woodshop, please let me know. Ignoring the ink-jet printer lettering, it is a "sample" of what a permanent sign might look like (size, color and wording). Thanks Pat Harvey Sent 08-03-2019: Flatware left after Potluck - Someone left one set of flatware when they were at the POTLUCK Thursday. The knife has a bamboo design. It is in Retzlaff Hall on the ledge in front of the big kitchen window. Jean Fredericks Sent 08-02-2019: Jan Pemberton - I would like to thank everyone that sent cards and prayers to Jan Pemberton during her illness. She came home on Wednesday. Ron Pemberton Sent 08-02-2019: Pea Rock - free - just get it yourself - Dear Friends: This is a re-posting from the McCorkle's: 1957 W Iowa Ave (918 915 0671) - They plan to plant grass and are going to replace the Pea Rock - therefore the offer. PEA ROCK - 650 square feet - hardly used If you wish to take advantage of the offer, please notify them for the details, otherwise just pass the word. Thanks. Lenore J Combs Sunshine Directory & E-Mail List Updated Back to Top

Summary of Events "SUMMER" (2025) Calendar of Activities: 2-Pager Mtgs: Board & Clubs/Committees Daily-Weekly-Monthly Golf & Special "Summer 2025" Calendar of Activities (2-Pager) . ************************** "Just A Reminder" icon SHOWS UPDATES IN BLUE & SEPO Calendar differences. Please contact the Website Manager @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com and the SEPO Office @ sepo.office@gmail.com . About needed corrections. Back to Top ******************************** Meetings SEPO Board & Clubs/Committees (SUMMER: Apr 1, 2025 thru Sep 30, 2025) Click H ERE for Details Back to Top ****************************** SEPO: Daily/Weekly/Monthly Activities Overview (Summer: Apr 1, 2025 thru Sept 30, 2025) SUNDAY: Woodshop: Open only when a monitor is present. (Summ er: Daily / Woodshop) (NOTE: List of monitors available in SEPO Office.) 6 - 8 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) MONDAY: Woodshop: Refer to Sunday for details. 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Line Dancing (Advanced) (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff) 1 - 3 pm, Rock Painting: (Monthly - 1st & 4th Monday THRU 06-02 / Retzlaff Hall) 1 - 3:30 pm, Bridge (All Year / Card Room) 6 - 8 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) TUESDAY : Woodshop: Refer to Sunday for details. 8:30 - 11:30 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - 12:30 pm, Summer Golf League (Men & Women) (Summer: Tue thru 10-28-25 / Golf Course) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:30 - 11:45 am, Line Dancing (Beginners) (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (All Year: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1 - 4 pm, Mahjong (All Year / Card Room) 6 - 8 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 9 pm, Men's Poker (All Year / Card Room) WEDNESDAY : Woodshop: Refer to Sunday for details. 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - Noon, Women's Golf (Summer: Weekly / Golf Course) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 1 - 4 pm, Samba (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 6 - 8 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6 :3 0 - 9 pm, Mexican Train (Dominos) (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) THURSDAY : Woodshop: Refer to Sunday for details. 8:30 - 11:30 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 - 11 am, Quilting: Killer Bees (From Winter: Weekly (until 06-06-25) / Retzlaff Hall) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (All Year: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 12:30 - 3:30 pm, Cards: Hand & Foot (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 4 - 6 pm, Happy Hour / Potluck (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) 4 - 9 pm, Happy Hour (finger food only) (All Year: Weekly / Pavilion) 6 - 8 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 9 pm, Men's Poker ( All Year / Card Room) FRIDAY : Woodshop: Refer to Sunday for details. 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, Jokers (Card/Board Game) (All year: Weekly / Card Room) 6 - 8 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Open Games (All Year / Card Room) SATURDAY : Woodshop: Refer to Sunday for details. 8:30 - 10 am, Saturday Golf Scramble (All Year: W eekly / Golf Course) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (All Year: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 6 - 8 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 9 pm, Mahjong (All Year: Daily / Card Room) 6:30 - 9 pm, Five Crowns (All Year: Daily / Card Room ) Back to Top SEPO: Special and Golf_ Events Overview below (Summer: Apr 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025) APR 2025: 4 - End of Season Party (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) (Carryover from Winter 2024-2025 Season) 20 - Easter Sunrise Service (Special / Gazebo & Retzlaff Hall) 22 - Earth Day Trash Pickup (Women's Club) (Carryover from Winter 2024-2025 Season) CANCELED MAY 2025: 2 - Private Event (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 5 - Cinco de Mayo Party / Potluck (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 24 - Private Event (Private / Retzlaff Hall) JUN 2025: 4 - June Summer Potluck (Special / Retzlaff Hall) JUL 2025: 4 - Fourth of July Potluck (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 15 - Backyard BBQ Potluck (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 26 - Private Event (Private / Retzlaff Hall) 26 - Computer Class (Special / Card Room) AUG 2025: 15 - FREE Lunch & Learn (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 23 - Private Event (Private / Retzlaff Hall) SEP 2025: 4 - Anniversary Party (Special / Retzlaff Hall) Back to Top

SEPO Management Certificate filed in Cameron County TX on March 3, 2014 Print This Document Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc. MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Dated March 3, 2014 Back to Top

PREVIOUS SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 - 202 4 SEPO Officers History Terms Vary based on Year Elected SEPO Board of Directors 2023-2024 (History): Linda Davis ( term would have expired Feb 2025) Secretary & Governing Documents Lind a r esigned July 1, 2023. Sent 2023-07-03 : SEPO Board Resignation - Regretfully, The SEPO Board has accepted the resignation of Linda Davis as Secretary and member of the Board of Directors. We thank her for her service and wish her well. SEPO Board Back to Top

Where to pick up your large package mail. Large Mail Package Pickup Contact: SEPO Office Location: Back corner of the Billiards Room (located in the Sunburst Building) Details: For your convenience SEPO has converted the Back corner of the Billiards Room to an overflow package pick-up area. You may access this room by using the keypad installed for security and concerns of package theft. This room is available to residents 24/7. Please be sure to close the door securely as you leave. A recent survey from the U.S. Postal Service has revealed that consumers now make 51% of their purchases online and that 26% receive a package once a week. The mail carriers servicing Sunshine usually leave you a notice in your mailbox indicating there is a package for you. Please try to pick these up in a timely fashion. SEPO does not provide a designated staff member to accept and store packages. If you have experienced a mis-delivery of items, please notify Valerie in the Office. Porch Pirates: Since some packages get left at your doorstep, an infuriating trend has developed. A disturbing statistic bears out that close to 30% of Americans have fallen victim to this kind of theft from Jan thru Oct 2025. That equals around 250,000 packages stolen per day amounting to about $15,000,000,000. The Porch Pirate (thief) targets a special area so they can maximize their reward. A Ring (or similar) Video Doorbell device may be a solution. Or ask a neighbor to look out for your delivery and take your package to their home. There is also a Package Guard – a nifty device with a weight sensitive stand on which the delivery drivers place your package. Should a Porch Pirate be interested and try to swipe your delivery, the Package Guard sounds a very loud alarm and the thief takes off. Tracking Notifications – this helps you to know there has been a delivery and you can check online or by receiving emails or texts. Back to Top

Meeting Info (Various Timeframes) SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) When you see 'Hybrid' it means the meeting is in both Retzlaff Hall & on Google Meet. Date Day Time Mtg Type Location 05-20-21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Google Meet 06-10 -21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 06-24-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 07-15-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 08-26-21 Thu 10:00 AM Board Executive (Board Only) Google Meet 08-31-21 Mon 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 09-21-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Budget) Hybrid 09-23 -21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Budget) Hybrid 10-11-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 10-12-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 11-04-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board Executive (Board Only) Hybrid 11-04 -21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 11-08-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 11-09-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 11-26-21 Fri 3:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Retzlaff Hall 12-07-21 Fri 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 12-13-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 12-14-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 12-14 -21 Tue aft Reg Board Executive (Board Only) Hybrid 01-04-22 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 01-04-22 Tue 2:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 01-06-22 Thu 1:00 PM Residents & Directors Hybrid 01-06-22 Thu 2:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 01-11-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 02-14-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 02-15-22 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders (Quorum) Hybrid 02-15-22 Tue 3:00 PM Annual Shareholders (Vote) Hybrid 02-21-22 Mon 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 03-07-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 03-08-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid SEPO Board Anchor 1 Women'Club Back to Top Women's Club (Winter: 2021-2022) Meetings are normally held: 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. Mtg Dates: 10-15-21 11-19-21 12-17-21 01-21-22 02-18-22 03-18-22 Sent 2022-02-19: REMINDER: Women's Club 2022-2023 Activities Planning Mtg - Just a reminder to everyone that the Womens’s Club is having our yearly planning meeting on Tues Feb 22 at 10:00 in Retzlaff Hall . We would love to have a person from every club attend if you could. Everyone with ideas or the ability to chair or co-chair an event are especially invited. Hope to see you there. Judy Stone Activities Director (with a lot of help from others!) Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) Architectural Control Committee (ACC): (Terry Lacy) Meetings are held the 1st & 15th of each Month @ 1 PM in the Library. Sunshine Birding & Nature Club: (Debi Warner) Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Apr) @ 7 PM in the Library. Open to all residents in the community. Sunshine Garden Club: (Susanne Ulrich) Meetings are held Tuesday of each month (Nov Thru Mar) at 7 PM in the Library. Open to all residents in the community. Sunshine Gift & Memorial Committee: (Vickie Jones) Meeting Day/Date/Time etc. are TBD. Ladies' Golf League Business Meeting: (Terry DeBackere) Meetings are held the 3rd Wed of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. Men's Golf League Business Meeting: (Rocky Lockwood & Matt Lyne) 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 the 3rd Monday of each Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents in the community. Quilters (Killer Bees): (Jan Baethke) Meetings are held 9 AM to noonish on Thursday in Retzlaff Hall. Woodworkers: (Chuck McEvoy) Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Friday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season in the Woodshop. Other Clubs & Committees Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: March 2024 Sent 2024-03-29: Easter Sunday Sunrise Service - This Sunday, March 31st, our Easter Service will be at the Gazebo beginning at 8:00am. Pastor Larry Allen will be delivering the message. The program is as follows: ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude – Linda Watson Welcome & Prayer – Pastor Larry Allen Hymn – One Day Lord’s Prayer Hymn – Christ the Lord is Risen Today Message – Pastor Larry Hymn – Christ Arose - Randy Davis Sent 2024-03-27: CORRECTED & APPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2024-02-16 - The minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Feb 16, 2024 were corrected during the Mar 15, 2024 meeting and then approved. These corrected/approved minutes are available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Karen Baase, WC Secretary (in February 2024) Sent 2024-03-27: 2024 SEPO Summer Handicapped Golf League - 2024 SEPO SUMMER HANDICAPPED GOLF LEAGUE Tuesday Mornings - Beginning April 2nd. Everyone welcome to play!!!! Tee Time-9:00 a.m.- No Pre Payment or Pre-Sign up Necessary Teams will be drawn at 8:45 a.m.- NO Entries for that day allowed after 8:45 a.m. Flights for Both Men & Ladies (Separate Flights, Prize Funds & CTP'S for Both) Number of CTP'S based on number of entrants. $1.00 Per Week Entry Fee-(Paid back 100%) * There Will Be an Optional League Tournament Some Time in October- You Must Have At Least 4 Official League Scores to Play in Tournament. Questions??? Matt Lyne (308) 870-1423 Nancy Lyne (308) 870-4286 Jerry Wetherbee (425) 418-3345 Sent 2024-03-27: REMINDER: Women's Club Volunteer Luncheon - Just a reminder! The Women’s Club volunteer luncheon is tomorrow from 12 to 2 PM! See you all there!!! - Pam Davis Sent 2024-03-25: THANK YOU - DONATIONS: Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids - I wanted to thank everyone who donated used eyeglasses and hearing aids after the reminder email was sent on Mar 15. The box filled up and it's contents were taken to Rotary. The box is always on the South side of the library for anyone to donate at any time. Your donations are much appreciated by the Rotary. - Jean Burgoine Sent 2024-03-25: Going Home Letter - To all Sunshine residents, - Many are in the process of packing up to head elsewhere or will be soon, and we wanted to remind you to do that last weeding or grass cutting before you leave. - And if you haven't already, arrange for those things to be taken care of while you're away. - Also deck and lawn furniture, pots and decorations, that might blow away, stored safe from the Texas breeze. - Safe travels and see you next season! SEPO Board Sent 2024-03-22: LUAU / POOL CLOSING - The pool/ pavilion will be CLOSED Sat. March 23 from 3:30 - 5:00pm during the Luau. South and East gates will open for Luau at 3:45 pm. Social hour starts at 4pm. Program and Best Dressed Contest will be held during that social hour time. Dinner and dance to follow inside Retzlaff Hall. BYOB. - Denise Utterback, Chairperson Sent 2024-03-21: Resident Passing - I have been informed Dennis Welckle passed away on March 19. - Valerie Basaldua Sent 2024-03-21: Neighborhood Watch - Block Captains meeting - Dear Friends - - You are all cordially invited to a NW Block Captains meeting on March 25th Monday at 3pm in Retz Hall. - The purpose of the meeting is to line up those who may wish to assist with this aspect of NW. As many residents are gone, it is good to have extra eyes and ears in Sunshine. Also, it is a good program for all to know about. - Simple duty - watch out for suspicious activity, harden the target for the Bad Guys, open communication on your block (street) call me or 911 when needed. - We have thorough guidelines from the National Block Captains programs. They are simple and practical. Plan: See ya Monday STREETS - if short maybe 1 or 2 volunteers needed but if longer maybe 3 or so needed - just for convenience and not to be such a burden. Your ideas appreciated. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2024-03-21: CORRECTION TO LINK: Women's Club Bylaws - As was stated in the Women's Club (WC) meeting minutes from Mar 15, 2024, the revised WC Bylaws were approved at that meeting. They can be found on the Sunshine Website HERE at this corrected link. Please contact me with any questions. - Lisa Perrier, WC Secretary Sent 2024-03-21: CORRECTION-Temp Web Page for Summary of 2024-2025 Winter Events/Mtgs - There have been lots of emails lately concerning the 2024-2025 Winter Season. I have created a temporary 'summary' web page that will, hopefully, make it easier for everyone right now to get your calendars updated. That page is under the EVENTS tab and labelled "Upcoming (2024-2025)". The direct link to it is HERE . - Beth Parrish, SEPO Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-03-21: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2024-03-15 - The 'UNAPPROVED' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Mar 15, 2024 are available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Lisa Perrier, WC Secretary Sent 2024-03-21: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Mar 11, 2024 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Mar 11, 2024 Board Meeting (Regular) can be found on the Sunshine website HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. - Scott Kronshage, SEPO Board Secretary (Assisted by Share Nelson) Sent 2024-03-21: MARKET: Home For Rent - See our home at 4328 N Missouri St. that is for rent on the Sunshine MARKET . - Lisa Wetherbee, 303-324-3707 Sent 2024-03-21: 2024-2025 Sunshine Activities & Meetings - I know - We still have some 2023-2024 Winter activities coming up. But as witnessed in the Mar 11 Board meeting, it's time to start thinking about the 2024-2025 Winter season. Dates for Board Meetings, the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament and Women's Club Activities, which have the top priorities, have all been reviewed and approved by the Board. They are listed in the 2-pager whic is always available, with updates, HERE . Now is everyone else's opportunity to get your plans for next winter down on paper and submitted to the office for approval. The process & forms to do this can be obtained from the office and are also HERE . I have listed on the 2-pager (in light orange) everything which is already in the SEPO Calendar for next Winter. For everything else, please work with the office to get your activity approved and in the SEPO calendar. As is stated in the process above, at this point it's first come, first approved. In case anyone is wondering, I obtained Board approval prior to sending this email. My motive for sending it is so I can start developing the website pages for next winter. These activity requests/approvals are the first step for me to do that. Please contact me with questions. Thx all. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-03-21: Women's Club 2024-25 Activities - I'd like to thank everyone who came to our last Women's Club meeting. It was a great turnout! Below is the list of the upcoming events for the 2024-25 season. October Saturday 5th - Health Fair Wednesday 16th - Oktoberfest Thursday 31st - Halloween Party November Friday 8th - Chili Cook-Off Monday 11th - Veterans Day Saturday 23rd - Country Fair Thursday 28th - Thanksgiving Dinner December Saturday 7th - Craft and Bake Sale Wednesday 25th - Christmas Dinner Wednesday 31st - New Year's Eve Party January Saturday 11th - New Homeowners Party Saturday 25th - Taste of Sunshine February Tuesday 4th - Brushes and Bubbles Friday 14th - Not So Newlywed Game Saturday 22nd - Casino Night March Tuesday 4th - Mardi Gras/Shrimp Boil Sunday 23rd - High Tea April Friday 4th - Farewell Party Tuesday 22nd - Earth Day Clean Up Don't forget to mark your calenders! For those that are heading up north, have a fun, safe summer. For those that are staying, I'll see you around. - Jill Ventrello Women's Club Activity Director Sent 2024-03-19: Women's Golf Updates - Hey gals, our Golf Meeting is this coming Wednesday March 20th, at 9:00 am in the Hall. Donuts and Coffee will be served. Golf play will be right after our meeting. This is our last meeting of the year, we have a few items to finish up, and election of new officers. We then will have one more official league play March 27th. We continue to play on Wednesdays for fun action during April and May, then those who live here year-round continue to play all summer, usually at 8:00 before it gets too hot. Official League starts back up November 6th, 2024. A reminder we have our Golf Award/Lunch this coming Friday, March 22nd, at 11:00 am in the Hall. Even if you did not play in the Tournament and are a paid woman golfer you are certainly welcome to attend the lunch. We have awards to hand out for our 3-day tournament and to give a fair well wish to Helen Perry, who has been a welcome member of our Women's Golf League for many years. Helen you are missed already. Just a note we will need to be out of Hall by 1:00 pm, another group is needing to start preparation for another event. Again, thank you for a successful year and taking part of a great organization. I enjoyed every minute working and being part of a great team. I want to personally thank my team who worked hard this year and assisted in many ways to help us all be successful. Deloris Pearcy- Vice President, Marlene Hall-Secretary, Glenna Boardman-Treasurer, Donna Myers-Figures Handicaps. Thank you again to Glenda Wetherbee Chairman, Nancy Sterling Co-Chair of Potatoe Bake Fund Raiser. Terry Debackere, Chairman of Good Neighbors' Lunch Fund Raiser. We had others who sat on these two committees and many others who helped with preparation, clean up and supplying a great environment to work with. We ended up with 40 Golfers of which I believe we had 9 new golfers this year. Hope you all return next season! May God Bless you all and keep us all safe. Thank you to Tracy Wagner and Beth Parish for all of our help this year, enjoyed working with you both. - Sincerely Nancy Lyne, President, Women's Golf League for the year 2023 -2024 Sent 2024-03-19: Resident Passing - Obituary - I wanted to send a copy of mom's obit to be published. Kady Pohlmeyer 956-642-6003 ************************* Barbara Ann Carlson Barbara Ann Carlson of Harlingen passed away quietly while surrounded by family on March 16, 2024 at the age of 84. Barb was born the middle of three girls on June 20, 1939 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Hank Zipper and Katherine (McCann) Zipper. She spent most of her childhood playing with her two sisters Carolyn (Wally) Anderson and Bonnielyn (Bill) Witt. She loved playing jacks, kick-the-can, and even playing pranks while growing up. She also enjoyed playing baseball with the team of boys that her dad coached when they were short players. After graduating from Peoria High School in 1957, she worked as a secretary, and then accountant at Hiram Walkers. Barb met Carlton Toby Carlson in June 1958. They were married on Oct. 10, 1959, and honeymooned in New Orleans. The couple then moved to Evanston, Illinois where they had two children: Eric and Kady. In 1966, they moved to Toronto, Canada for two years, where Barb developed a love of the team sport curling. After that, the family settled in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Barb and Toby spent many weekends in northern Minnesota on Howard Lake, first at Moore Springs Resort, and then at her parent’s cabin. There were many fond memories of playing cards, fishing, turtle hunting, and time with her sisters and family. Before retirement, Barb worked as a head bookkeeper for Kraemer’s Hardware, and then at Opportunity Partners, a non-profit foundation. She was also a grief mentor for people who lost family members. Barb loved traveling, which included cruises and trips to Africa, Alaska, Russia, and Asia, amongst many other places. After Toby passed away in 2001, religion and faith became an important part of her life and she was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Hopkins, Minnesota in Nov. 2001. Barb moved to Harlingen in 2011, where she met the second love of her life, Jack Scott. They continued traveling –– going to China to see the Terra Cotta Soldiers, the Panama Canal, and their regular camping trips on South Padre Island. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Toby, and brother-in-law Wally. The memory of Barb will be cherished by her friend Jack, son Eric (Janet) Carlson, daughter Kady (Terry) Pohlmeyer, grandchildren Bryce (Jenn), Shane (Stephanie), Paige (DJ), Tara (Alex), and Corey, and two great-grandchildren Isla and Quinn. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Harlingen on Saturday, March 23, at 11 a.m., with graveside services at Glendale Cemetery in Washington, Illinois at a later date. Instead of flowers, please donate to St. Paul Lutheran Church Backpacks of Love, an organization Barb regularly supported, at https://splch.breezechms.com/give/online , noting “Give to Backpack Ministry”. Sent 2024-03-18: Golf Course Closure - Tuesday after Men’s Golf League, the course will be closed to allow the Women’s Golf League to have a playoff. The estimated time for the course opening will be 1 o’clock. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director Sent 2024-03-18: Reminder: Men's Golf League Awards Luncheon Tuesday - This is a reminder that the Men's Golf League Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday 3/19 at 11:30 AM in the pavilion. There will be some business to attend to before we eat. Awards presentation will follow. - Dan Boardman Sent 2024-03-18: Neighborhood Watch meeting - today 3pm Y'all come - Dear Friends - The monthly Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting is a 3pm today. See Agenda HERE . Please come - everyone invited. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Coordinator Sent 2024-03-18: Luau - ALOHA residents! Thanks to all who surfed their way over to the library and signed up for the Luau. Due to your immense interest in the event, we have reached our ‘sold out’ point and signup is now closed. There are a few of you who have signed up but still need to pay. Please contact Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) to make arrangements to pay. On March 23 at 4pm (gates open at 3:45pm), we will Hang Loose 🤙 around the pool for social time and a short program that starts shortly after 4. Around 5 pm we will Shake off the Sand and enter Retzlaff Hall for a Hawaiian 🌺 Meal, surprise and Dance to DJ Brian. Looking forward to a Whale🐳 of a good time! - Denise Utterback, Chairperson Sent 2024-03-18: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday March 21st 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday March 21st 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2024-03-18: Women ‘s Club Luncheon - Hi Ladies! If you volunteered to contribute to a Women’s Club event this past season, please sign up for the SEPO sponsored luncheon prior to Wednesday. The signup sheet is in the Library. We want you to know how very much you are appreciated and valued in this community! The luncheon will take place Thursday, March 28th from 12PM until 2PM. We will provide tea, water and lemonade with the meal. Feel free to BYOB. In addition to the meal, we are happy to announce that we have a special surprise! Brett, the piano player for Valley Voices and his musical partner, Roy will be providing us with entertainment. They are fabulous and it will be a treat to hear them! This event is completely free to those who have contributed to making this such a successful season. Thank you for all of your hard work! Sincerely, - Pam Davis, Women’s Club President Sent 2024-03-17: Easter Sunrise Service - Greetings Neighbors - We will have a Sunrise Easter Service at the Gazebo March 31st at 8AM. The service will be provided by Chaplain Larry Allen. We will be collecting an offering for him as he is volunteering his services. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you! Sincerely, - Pam Davis, Women’s Club President Sent 2024-03-16: Resident Passing - I have just been informed by Jack Scott that Barbara Carlson passed away about noon today. Our deepest condolences to Jack, Barb’s children and her sister Carolyn Anderson. - Cathy Richmond Sent 2024-03-16: Women’s Club Activities (2024-2025) - Hello neighbors! Thank you all so much for coming to the Women’s Club meeting yesterday morning! It was nice to see all of you! For those who were unable to attend, I have listed the upcoming activities for next season below. We hope we found an activity for every person. We look forward to your feedback. Sincerely, - Women’s Club Board ********************************************************************************** Hello ladies of Sunshine! In case you weren't able to make it to the Women's Club meeting, I wanted to let you all know that the volunteer signup sheets for the 2024-25 Women's Club activities are up on our bulletin board in the library. There are 19 events scheduled and we have quite a few volunteers already, but the more the merrier. Please take a few minutes to check them out and see if there is anything you'd be interested in volunteering for. Not only will you be helping in raising money for our community but you may make a new friend or two along the way. - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Activity Director Sent 2024-03-15: DONATIONS: Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids - Just a friendly reminder to some and new info to others. There is a box on the South side of the library for anyone to donate used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Your donations are periodically taken to Rotary. Thanks - Jean Burgoine Sent 2024-03-14: Luau - ALOHA residents! Catch a Wave over to the SEPO Office and sign up now for the LUAU season ending party. March 23 at 4pm we will Hang Loose 🤙 around the pool for social time and a short program. Around 5 pm we will Shake off the Sand and enter Retzlaff Hall for a Hawaiian 🌺 Meal, surprise and Dance to DJ Brian. Looking forward to a Whale🐳 of a good time! Deadline to sign up is Monday. Cost $12 - Denise Utterback, Chairperson Sent 2024-03-13: St. Patrick's Day Party - When: Sunday, March 17 - 4:00 PM Where: Retzlaff Hall - Free beer, wine, margaritas, soda, water, and PIZZA (at 6:00 PM) - Bring: appetizers and finger food to share. Janis McFee (for Dak) Sent 2024-03-13: VIDEO: Residents' Mtg, Mar 12, 2024 - The video from the Mar 12, 2024 Residents' Meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Per Beth - There appears to have been an issue with getting to the Google Meet session today when clinking on the link provided in the agenda. At first glance, Beth said there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with the info provided in the link. However, she will investigate further. Please contact Scott with any issues/questions about the meeting. Please contact Beth for any technical issues with watching the video. - Scott Kronshage, SEPO Board Secretary (assisted by Beth Parrish) Sent 2024-03-12: B and N Club field trip reminder - Greetings neighbors, Just a friendly reminder, coming up is our field trip to Resaca de Las Palmas State Park, March 14, 9 AM, admission $4.00. This is a guided tour led by Raul Garza, superintendent of the park. We will meet at the club house parking lot at 8 AM to caravan or meet at Resaca de la Palma at 9 am. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there. - Deb Jones Sent 2024-03-12: Luncheon - Hello, I am pleased to inform you that the SEPO Board will be sponsoring a volunteer appreciation luncheon on Thursday, March 28th for all of the ladies who volunteered to chair, co-chair or work at one of our events in the 2023/2024 year. We will be posting a signup sheet in the Library. Please write your name and the event in which you volunteered on the signup sheet so that we may have a proper head count and we will be sure to acknowledge you. The Women’s Club and SEPO officers are so grateful and appreciative of all the efforts of our volunteers. It has been a wonderful season. Thank you! Sincerely, - Pam Lacy, Vice President of Women’s Club Sent 2024-03-12: Women's golf tournament - A reminder our Women's Golf Tournament starts Wednesday, March 13th, runs 14th and 15th. Please plan to be in Library by no later than 8:40 to get hole assignments on Wednesday March 13th, 2024. Those who signed up by noon today Monday March 11th, are signed up to play tournament. Teams will be made up by your Tournament Committee on Tuesday. If something happens to come up and you are unable to play, please let me know. You may reach me at 308-870-4286. I want to thank those who signed up for the Tournament, the weather looks good besides being a little windy with no rain at least at this time. You will be playing with your own Class in Tournament Play. 'A' players will be playing with 'A', 'B' with 'B', 'C' with 'C' and 'D' with 'D'. Enjoy your three days of playing. Each day you will play with same squad and start time is the same. EXAMPLE: If you start on hole one on Wednesday, you then rotate two holes on Thursday, which you start on hole 3, then hole 5 on Friday. That will be explained prior to leaving the library, if any other questions please feel free to ask prior to leaving to start play. Plan on coming into Library to get your score cards each day by no later than 8:40 so we then can proceed to holes to tee off by 9:00 am. Reminder our League Meeting will be held prior to play on Wednesday March 20th, 2024, at 9:00 am. Please plan to attend. This is the day you elect new officers. Our awards banquet will be Friday March 22nd at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. We will be serving for those who played in our Tournament Sandwiches, chips, and some type of dessert. A box drink will be provided. If you wish something else to drink please plan to bring your own drink. We will meet in Pavillion, if too windy we will move to the Hall. We will need to be out of the Hall by 1:00, another party needs to prepare for another event. Please remember absolutely no glass of any kind in Pavillion area. Thank you again for your attendance. - Nancy Lyne, (308)-870-4286 Sent 2024-03-12: Woodworker Meeting 3/15 @ 1:00PM - There will be a Woodworker’s meeting on Friday, March 15 at 1 PM in the woodshop. This will be our final meeting of the season. - Chuck McEvoy, President Sent 2024-03-12: Women’s Club Meeting - Hello Neighbors! Please remember that our Women’s Club meeting will be held in the Hall, this Friday at 9AM. Every Woman who lives in our community is invited to attend. We will have bear claws, doughnuts and coffee. We will discuss our very active calendar for next season and we have a couple of surprises up our sleeve for you! Come see what we are all about, get some valuable information about our community and join in the FUN!! We hope to see you there! Sincerely, - Pam Davis Women’s Club President Sent 2024-03-11: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Mar 11, 2024 - The video from the Mar 11, 2024 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE .Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Scott Kronshage, SEPO Board Secretary (Assisted by Beth Parrish) Sent 2024-03-11: Fishing club meeting this Wednesday, March 13th has been cancelled - Message from Bill Peterson, President: The fishing club meeting for Wednesday, March 13th has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will plan to meet again in April and look forward to sharing stories and planning for next year. Thank you. Deb DesLauriers-Eich on behalf of Bill, 715-821-4552 Sent 2024-03-11: Garden Club - We want to thank everyone in the community for your donated items and your very kind donations toward the Sunshine Garden Club. We look forward to keeping the grounds and the planters looking nice for everyone to enjoy. A huge thank you to all the volunteers throughout the seasons. We wish everyone a wonderful and safe summer. Thank you all, Sunshine Garden Club. - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2024-03-11: Sunshine Garden Club March Presentation - Just a friendly reminder of our speaker this Tuesday, March 12th in Retzlaff Hall at 3:00. See details below. Thank you. Tight schedule with Resident's Meeting at 1:00, but I think we will be okay. Sunshine Garden Club would like to introduce to you Chuck Malloy. Chuck Malloy from the Palm Society of South Texas will speak on “Palm Care and Maintenance,” Chuck Malloy, a knowledgeable expert on palms, will delve into various popular palm tree species that thrive in the Rio Grande Valley. Attendees can expect valuable insights on the appropriate time for pruning and feeding palm trees, considering the unique weather challenges in the region. Malloy will share tips on anticipating and combatting adverse weather conditions to protect palm trees, while also discussing the environmental aspects of safeguarding landscapes and creating habitats for wildlife. Date: March 12th, Tuesday Time: Golf Cart Tour of resident's palms in the community with a short discussion at each stop. Meet at the Gazebo at 2:00pm. Retzlaff Hall: Presentation by Chuck Malloy, at 3:00pm. Feel free to ask questions. Special invitation to our Birding and Nature Club and the SEPO Board Members as well as all our community neighbors. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Thank you, Susanne and Deb Sent 2024-03-10: Resident Passing - Lowene Werkmeister, passed away last night. Services will be held next Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 11:00 with luncheon to follow. - Su McCurdy Sent 2024-03-09: Men's Golf League Tournament Information - The teams and times of play for the Men's Golf League Tournament being held next Monday and Tuesday will be posted after the Saturday Scramble. Please be sure to show up at least 20 minutes early to receive your scorecards. Each team will receive a copy of the rules at that time. As always no gimmes and we will play the sand as the ball lies. Please consult the provided rules or your fellow players if you have any questions. Each team will move ahead two holes at your next round. Also we will be meeting for drinks (Bush beer) and pizza after the last team is finished on Tuesday - 3:30 or so. You can bring your own drinks if you would prefer something else. Hope to see you there. Good luck - play well. - Dan Boardman Sent 2024-03-09: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2024-02 (Feb) - The UNAPPROVED February 2024 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Tracy Wagner, SEPO Treasurer Sent 2024-03-09: Irrigation Pump - The irrigation pump will be off Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. Thank you for your patience - Randy Davis, SEPO Board (from Facebook) Sent 2024-03-08: Saturday Scramble - Saturday Scramble Will resume tomorrow 3/9/2024 at 9:00. Be in the library by 8:45 to get your hole Assignments. Hope to see everyone there. Deloris Pearcy, delorisp@me.com Sent 2024-03-08: International Women’s Day - Hello ladies! Happy International Women's Day! Just a reminder for all of our beautiful Sunshine Country Club Estates ladies to stop by the office today, Friday, March 8th from 2 PM to 4 PM to pick up a sweet treat and cup of coffee courtesy of The Women’s Club to let you know how very much we appreciate you! We hope to see you there! - Pam Davis, Pam Lacy, Lisa Perrier, Marlene Parker and Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-03-08: Sunshine Garden Club Garage Sale - You are invited to stop by 4329 N Missouri Street for a Garden Club Garage Sale on Saturday, March 9th. Several garden items and a few plants will be available. All proceeds will go to help support the garden club for future projects within our community. Thank you, Susanne Ulrich Sent 2024-03-08: WC: Luau Signup begins soon - ALOHA - It's getting close to LUAU time. Signup for the Luau will start this coming Saturday, Mar 9. Sign up early and join the fun. See party details below. Hope to see you there. - Denise Utterback, (Luau Committee Chairperson) Sent 2024-03-06: Dumping - Whoever dumped this needs to go back and pick it up. This is not a dumping site. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board Director Sent 2024-03-06: o'clockers golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 5:00 pm on Sunday March 10th due to time change. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 4:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 Sent 2024-03-06: Golf Course Closures next week - Next week the golf course will be closed ALL DAY Monday and Tuesday (March 11 and 12) for the Men's League Tournament. Further, it will be closed until noon on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (March 13, 14, and 15) for the Women's League Tournament. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director Sent 2024-03-06: Karaoke & Pulled Pork in the Estates Again - Karaoke in the Hall will be Friday, March 15 with doors opening at 5:30 and singing starting at 6 PM. The Women’s Club will have pulled pork sandwiches and a bag of chips for $5.00. With the huge success last time, they will be prepared for the masses. As always, you don’t have to sing or dance, but both are encouraged. If you have any questions, contact me or your karaoke hosts, Phillip and Patricia Lay. It’s always a good time, so we hope to see you there. - Randy Davis (from Facebook) Sent 2024-03-06: REMINDER: Neighborhood garage sale - With everything going on, please remember that there will be a community wide garage sale this weekend March 8th and 9th in conjunction with Encore RV park next door. Everyone is invited to participate! Any items you wish to donate after the event should be bagged up and left by the curb and will be picked up by a religious charity around 3PM. This will be organized by Lenore Combs. Please contact Jill Ventrello to coordinate any large furniture donations. This is shaping up to be another exciting weekend here at Sunshine. - Pam Davis (from Facebook) HERE IS JILL'S ORIGINAL EMAIL SENT TO THE COMMUNITY: From: SEPO Community (Sunshine) EMails Sent: Friday, February 23, 2024 12:15 AM To: SEPO Community Subject: Neighborhood garage sale We will be having a neighborhood garage sale Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th from 8:00am to 2:00pm. If there are any leftover items that you want to get rid of, please set them on the curb and a local charity organization will pick them up on Saturday the 9th at 3:00pm. If you have any large ticket items, such as furniture left, let me know and I will contact Aguilar's to come pick them up. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-03-05: AGENDAs: Board Mtg (Reg), Mar 11, 2024 & Res Mtg, Mar 12, 2024 - There are two different meeting agendas in this single email. A paper copy of both agendas will also be posted in the SEPO office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes today. This first agenda is for the Mon, Mar 11, 2024 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting at 1 PM is posted on the Sunshine website HERE . - Scott Kronshage (SEPO Board Secretary), assisted by Share Nelson (SEPO Board Secretary Assistant) This second agenda is for the Tue, Mar 12, 2024 Residents' meeting at 1 PM and is posted on the Sunshine website HERE . - Scott Kronshage (SEPO Board Secretary), assisted by Beth Parrish Sent 2024-03-02: Women’s Club celebrates International Women’s Day - Hi Ladies! Friday, March 8th is a very special day~ a day that we pause to recognize all of the remarkable ladies who live in our community for International Women’s Day. It is a day filled with recognition and gratitude for all of our women. The Women’s Club would like to honor our beloved ladies . We are inviting every woman who lives at Sunshine Country Club Estates to stop by the library next Friday, March 8th from 2-4 for a free sweet treat and cup of coffee (while supplies last). Sincerely, - Pam Davis, Women’s Club President Sent 2024-03-01: UNAPPROVED: Board Mtg (1st Required) Minutes, Feb 20, 2024 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Jan 20, 2024 Board Meeting (1st Required) can be found on the Sunshine website HERE and viewed/printed directly from HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. Scott Kronshage, SEPO Board Secretary Assisted by Share Nelson Sent 2024-03-01: UNAPPROVED: Annual Mtg Minutes, Feb 20, 2024 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Jan 20, 2024 Annual Meeting can be found on the Sunshine website HERE and viewed/printed directly from HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary Assisted by Share Nelson Sent 2024-03-01: MARKET: Home For Sale - See our home at 1913 W Wisconsin Ave that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . - Alice Gail & David Keith Foerste Sent 2024-03-01: B and N Club meeting reminder - Greetings neighbors, Just an friendly reminder, the Birding and Nature Club monthly meeting will be held in the library, Monday, March 4 at 7PM. This will be the final meeting of the season so hope to see you all there. Also, coming up is our field trip to Resaca de Las Palmas State Park, March 14, 9 AM, admission $4.00. This is a guided tour led by Raul Garza, superintendent of the park. Everyone is welcome! See you there. - Deb Jones Back to Top

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

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in Jan 2019. Sent 01-31-19: Good Neighbor Gift Baskets - If you have a gift basket or draw prize to donate, please deliver them to: Janis McFee 2028 W Michigan Dr. (Lion House) Ph# 651-271-8264 or call for pickup Sent 01-31-19: Birding & Nature Club Meeting - Monday at 7:00 in Library - The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club thanks everyone who came to our annual potluck dinner and program. The food was wonderful. A special thanks to Deb Warner for stepping up and providing us with an enjoyable program when our scheduled speaker had to cancel due to the government shut down. Have you noticed the new chairs out where the decorative log used to be? Lighting and plants will be added in the near future. Please, join us for our monthly meeting on Monday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m in the Library. Our field trip, possible removal of the old Cottonwood tree and the Carved log project will be discussed. Pat Harvey - B&N club VP Sent 01-31-2019: Found sunglasses - A pair of sunglasses were found by the Gazebo. Valerie has added them to her collection of lost glasses! Cathy Richmond Sent 01-31-2019: Guest Day - The Women's Golf League is hosting their annual Guest Day Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 13. There is a sign up sheet in the Lounge. If you are a member of the golf league and have a guest sign up for both of you. If you do not have a guest, sign up and we will match you with someone. Those of you who are not active League members are to sign up in the guest column and we will match you with a member. Sign up and pay $2 per person in provided envelope and put in Golf Box. Make sure you put your name or names on the envelop and amount enclosed. This is a fun day for all involved. The format will be a 4 or 6 person scramble team depending on how many sign up. We encourage all women golfers in our community to join in this event. We really do have a great time. I really encourage all of you who do not play in our league to come out and join us for this event. Meet in lounge at 8:45 for hole assignments, coffee, and treats. Play will begin at 9:30. There will be a salad luncheon following play in the Hall at 12:30. Members are providing the salads, desserts, or finger foods. If you have any questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Sent 01-31-2019: Good neighbor golf helpers - Next Wed Feb 6th I will need 4 or 5 kitchen helpers (after Women's Golf League ) to help prep for our lunch stand during the GN Tournament. Please give me a call if you can give an hour of your time. 309 714 4743. Thanks in advance...Terry D. S ent 01-29-2019: Finding SCCE via Web Search - I felt I was ready to 'tell the world' about our Web site. Last night I linked us to Google Search. One of the searches I did was "55+ communities in texas" and low and behold we popped up at the top. Try it and see. John C told me about a site www.55places.com where I just submitted the application for us to be placed on it. I will continue researching other sites where we might be able to get listed on. If you know of any particular sites you think might be a good fit for people searching for retirement communities, send me the URL and/or other information. Hopefully this will help get some of the houses that are for sale in our community SOLD. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-29-2019: House For Sale - Russell & Linda Abernethy have their house at 4324 N Missouri St in SSCE for sale. Details can be viewed on Craigslist at: https://brownsville.craigslist.org/d/real-estate/search/rea or on the REAL ESTATE board in the hall behind the Sunshine Office. Please call Linda at 713-239-1327 for information or appointment. Sent 01-29-2019: BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP - On Feb 4th at 6:00 p.m. we will be showing "The Nazareth that Jesus Knew" hosted by Kathy Griffith. In addition we will be continuing our discussion on the Feasts of the Old Testament. Questions, call Warren 314 719 6532 Sent 01-28-2019: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE LOT FEE DEADLINE APPROACHING - Just a reminder to everyone. * The deadline for 2019 storage lot fees is this Thursday, Jan 31st. * Our books indicate 3 residents haven't paid as of today. * The deadline for Jan 2019 maintenance fees is Thursday, Jan 31st * Our books indicate 15 residents haven't paid as of today. Thank you, John Chajec Treasurer Sent 01-28-2019: SEPO Honor Wall - We held our first planning meeting for the SEPO Honor Wall today, January 28th. Participation was not what we expected but we want to thank those who attended. There will be a second meeting on February 11th at 10:00 AM in the Library. We need your help and input for this project to be successful. Mark your calendars and plan on attending. There is enough to do for everyone. Thank You Jim Tennant (616)866-9960 jimbuck1050@yahoo.com 4161 N Missouri Sent 01-28-19: Art Show - Wow, we had a great show this weekend, with approximately 115 pieces of artwork entered for our viewing pleasure! Our community artists entered a variety of fabulous work from jewelry to woodwork to porcelain painting ,encaustics, acrylics, alcohol inks, watercolors, and oils. I’d like to thank the committee for their hard work putting the show together, and the non-committee members Steve and Bill for pitching in as well. I’d also like to thank all the people who so generously donated to and bid on the silent auction that supported this event! Laurel Becker Sent 01-28-19: SEPO Feb 2019 Newsletter - This Newsletter can be found on the Web site here . Sent 01-27-19: Questionable CPL solicitation - I should have changed the 'subject line' before sending out Tiffany's info concerning the the three CPL solicitors. Those three guys had nothing to do with the Mr. Fit-It List. I received the below from Pat Harvey. Please read it carefully as it contains some very useful information. Thanks Pat Beth Parrish *******************************************************************************************I I have no doubt that Tiffany is correct about the 3 guys from CPL, but the subject of the e-mail that was sent to you refereed to the Mr. Fix It List. Those 3 guys had nothing to do with the Mr Fix It List. There are lots of other companies that do not engage in the questionable sales activities that apparently happened yesterday. The Mr. Fix It List does refer users to two different web sites to check the real facts of electricity usage and costs. Costs can be found at: http://powertochoose.org/ which is a web site provided by the Texas Public Utilities Commission. Pat Harvey Sent 01-26-19: Out of Town - Please make note that I will be 'out of town' all day next Wed (01-30) and most of Thu (01-31). If you have a SEPO E-News E-mail that needs to be sent out during that timeframe, either send it to me before Wed or after Thu. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with my 'time off'. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 3 14-960-6710 Sent 01-26-19: Art Night/Silent Auction - Hey all, Had a great turn out tonight even with the rain and the competition at Sun & Fun! If you missed it tonight come out tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. -we are still serving light refreshments and wine! Due to many requests we have decided to extend the silent auction until the show’s end at 4:00 on Sunday, hope to see you there! Laurel Becker Sent 01-26-19: Re: Updates to the Mr. Fix It List - There was a group of three guys from CPL Power soliciting for electricity contracts. The terms they were offering at 8.1 cents per kilowatt and being all inclusive is false. Please, if anyone signed up, check the electricity facts label before your three business days are up to cancel. It will actually be 13.1 cents to 15.1 cents per kilowatt. They have been reported and I was told they would be terminated. Tiffany Sent 01-26-19: Updates to the Mr. Fix It List - There is a newly updated Mr. Fix It List available (January 26, 2019 version). It has been uploaded to the Sunshine Web site here (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mr-fixit ). If you have used someone to do work for you and you are happy with the results, please share the good news. New entries to the Mr. Fix It List can be sent to: patharvey4169@gmail.com Pat Harvey Sent 01-24-19: Honor wall display - I am having a meeting in the library Monday the 28th of Jan to get a committee together for establishing a wall of honor for Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and First Responders who live in Sunshine CCE. Any one who is interested in being part of this project, the meeting will be from 9:00 am on the 28th in the library and should not take more than an hour. Jim Tennant (616)866-9960 4161 N MIssouri Sent 01-24-19: BIBLE STUDY MOVIE GROUP - On Monday Jan 28th, in Retzlaf Hall, at 6:00 p.m. we will be showing the movie "LET THERE BE LIGHT". If you missed it when it was in theaters, here's your chance. Questions: call Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 Sent 01-23-19: Women's Club By-Laws - I try not to tell you about all of the changes that are being made to the Web site. But trust me, there's been lots of them. This one is kind of a big one. I have added a page to house the Women's Club By-Laws. You can find them by clicking on the By-Laws 'button' under Women's Club Rules (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-laws ). I would encourage all Sunshine Women to read them if you haven't done so previously. Web site questions can be directed to Beth Parrish. WC By-Laws questions should be directed to Eileen Anderson. Sent 01-22-19: February Newsletter - Residents, it's time again to send your newsletter articles to me at seponewsletter@gmail.com . The deadline is Thursday, the 24th. Once I've read your item I send you a return message telling you that I've received it. If you don;t get that message I have not gotten the article. I am now here so you may call me if necessary at 713-239-1327. Linda Abernethy Sent 01-22-19: Looking to BUY Tickets - We would like to buy two tickets for the Cadence Concert (which is part of the Harlingen Concert series at the Harlingen Auditorium) on Saturday February 9th. Anybody have two they won’t be using? Jean Lawrence Sent 01-22-19: WOODSHOP ORIENTATION CLASS - There will be a Tool Orientation Class on Wed., Jan 23rd at 4:30 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. Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940 Sent 01-21-19: PROPOSED COVENANT CHANGE CLARIFICATION - It was brought to my attention that the wording of the proposed assessment covenant change is confusing. This is the current covenant which I believe was created when the SEPO was established. The $300.00 payable $25.00 per month was the original maintenance fee when SEPO was established. Current covenant: SECTION 4.3 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT Annual assessment shall be $300.00 payable $25.00 per month . The annual assessment may be increased each year by not more than $45.00 per year. Any such possible increases in assessments shall be non-cumulative. In any year following a year when there has been no increase, the assessment may not be increased by more than $45.00. The proposed covenant which you have the opportunity to vote on: Annual Assessment and annual maintenance fee are the same thing in my mind. The word "assessment" should have been used were "maintenance fees" are inserted. Sorry.about the confusion. Proposed Covenant: Covenant SECTION 4.3 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT Annual assessment shall be no more than 5% of annual maintenance fees payable per month or yearly. The annual assessment may be increased each year by not more than 5% of annual maintenance fees per year. John Chajec Sent 01-21-19: Resident Garage Sale - Hertels - The Hertels (1937 W Iowa Ave) have a Garage Sale going on today (Jan 21) and probably tomorrow morning (Jan 22). Come by and see what kind of treasures you can find. Sent 01-19-19: Young At Heart Art - We would like to thank everyone for their response to our call for entry— we have well over 100 pieces entered into the show. We would like to remind everyone to come out on Saturday the 26th from 6:00 to 9:00 to see what our friends and neighbors have been creating! Light refreshments will be served. We will have a silent auction on Saturday evening with some great donations, so bring your checkbooks! For those who can’t make it on Saturday the show will be open for viewing on Sunday the 27th from 10:00 to 4:00. The entries are now closed for the art show though we would be more than happy to accept any donations for the silent auction—if you would like to donate please contact Edna Hockett at 816-289-0442. Sent 01-18-19: IMPORTANT: SEPO Maintenance Fees (last day for discount) - This is to remind everyone that it is the last day to pay maintenance fees and get the two percent discount. The office will be open until 4:15 to accept payments. Jean Lawrence SEPO Board President Sent 01-18-19: Re: NEED: Walker - Dear Sunshine Friends, Thank you so much for the quick positive responses. Our neighbor brought one over this morning! Y'all are the best! DiAnne F. Bredvick 214 789-8071 dfbredvick@yahoo.com Sent 01-18-19: NEED: Walker - Dear Sunshine Friends, I have a dear friend visiting us from Tulsa and she forgot her walker. If anyone has one they are no longer using that we could borrow for the time she is here. I can be reached at 214 789-8071 we can pick it up, or if you are out and about we live at 1924 W Indiana Circle. Thank you. DiAnne Bredvick Sent 01-18-19: SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines CORRECTION - OOOPs – As soon as I sent this out the previous e-mail (see below) I realized I had forgotten to list ‘Lost or Found’ as a CAN BE SENT item. The Web site has been updated. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-17-19: Spaghetti Supper - Dear Residents: I will be at the women's club meeting tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the Sunshine Woodworkers Club spaghetti supper I will have them available. The supper will be on January 29th from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tickets remain the same at $7 each. If paying by check please make the check out to Sunshine Woodworkers Club. Again thank you for your support. Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Sent 01-17-19: SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines - Sending Community E-Mails started out as a ‘public service’ to Sunshine residents several years ago. Guidelines have been developed to help everyone know what WILL and what WON’T be sent ongoing to Sunshine residents on the E-News Distribution List. If you know of someone who isn’t on the distribution list, but you think they should or want to be, please tell them to send their request to sepoenews@gmail.com . Thank you for your cooperation with this attempt to provide some structure to the information that will be distributed ongoing. I do believe the E-Mails are an excellent form of communication to the Community. See the Guidelines below. You can also view them on the Sunshine Web site at www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-e-news-e-mail-guidelines . Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines: Orig Document dated 01-17-2019 Will be SENT via sepoenews: Information, reminders about, asking for help with, needing something for etc. pertaining to Sunshine Events / Committees / Clubs / Meetings and so forth that are listed on the Sunshine Web site (www sunshinecountryclub.com ). Notice of a Garage Sale within Sunshine. You can list: Who is having the sale (with Contact Info Optional) Address Days, Dates & Times Items you may have for sale that have a deadline they need to be sold by, such as Concert Tickets (NOTE: Can’t send attachments at this time & does not include sale of other types of personal items.) Items that have been Lost or Found. Sunshine Resident Home for Sale: You can send out the following once a quarter: Contact Beth Parrish if you think it may be pertinent to send out info sooner than that. Your Name Who to contact (yourself or Reality Company) Include the phone number(s) and/or Web site address (if applicable) If you have told the community your home was for sale, it would be nice if you informed them again when/if it sells. Can be SENT with QUALIFICATIONS: E-mail from a resident that makes reference to the board having ‘said’ or ‘approved’ something: If it references a particular board member(s) - the e-mail sent to SEPO E-News for distribution must show that the board member(s) has approved that the e-mail can be sent to the Community. In other words, include the board member(s) e-mail(s) stating their approval. If it references the entire board - the e-mail sent to SEPO E-News for distribution must show that everyone on the board has approved that the e-mail can be sent to the Community. In other words, include all board member’s e-mails stating his/her approval. Will NOT BE SENT via sepoenews: Personal opinions. Replies to SEPO E-News E-Mails sent to the Community, except if the e-mail says ‘Replies Welcome’ or something similar. Sent 01-17-19: Texas ave Stop sign - The new Texas ave Stop sign is installed as you reach Montana. The Texas / Minnesota / Montana intersection is now an "All Way" Stop intersection. Please be considerate and Stop at the signs. Regards Pat Harvey - SEPO Director of streets Sent 01-17-19: WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER - Tickets for the SEPO Woodworkers Spaghetti Dinner will go on sale Friday Jan. 18th. Only 250 tkts available, sells out fast, get your tickets early. $7 per ticket. Tkts available from your friendly Woodworkers. Tuesday Jan 29, 4:30 to 6 pm, Retzlaff Hall. Carry outs and delivery available. Any questions call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Sent 01-16-19: Gate Status - There will be a ballot in your voting materials asking if you wish to have the board further explore the implementation of a new gate system. Please read your ballot carefully and mark your decision. Please vote and return with your other ballots. SEPO BOARD Sent 01-16-19: Web site: Governing Rules - I have spent the better part of this afternoon working on the Web site. The main page I've been working on is the 'Governing Rules' (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-laws ). What prompted me to do that is the Women's Club Activity Guidelines were updated this month to contain the correct G-Mail addresses and Web site URL to use going forward. Those updated docs will be put in the Women's Club File Cabinet in the office by tomorrow 10 AM, if not before. I didn't change any of the other information on this page but did rearrange it and change the 'buttons' you click on to view the information. As always - your thoughts, suggestions etc are welcome. NOTE - Feel free to 'reply' to this e-mail since I (in the capacity of Web Admin) am asking for replies. Beth Parrish E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-16-19: BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP - On Monday Jan 21st at 6:00 p.m. in Retzlaf Hall we will be showing an exciting movie about archaeological discoveries made in Israel made by Ron Wyatt . This includes the Ark of the Covenant, Noah's Ark and others. Questions, call Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 Sent 01-16-19:Texas Ave Stop Sign The new Stop sign will be installed at the corner of Texas ave and Minnesota / Montana tomorrow (Thursday the 17th). This will make the intersection an "All Way" Stop intersection. Please be alert for the new sign - and - Thank You all for being considerate of others at the intersection. Regards Pat Harvey - SEPO Director of streets Sent 01-14-19: Women's Club Meeting - Please mark your calendars for January 18th, 2019 at 9:00 am to attend our monthly meeting in Retzlaff Hall. Coffee & donuts will be provided. Eileen Anderson President Sent 01-13-19: Art Show Deadline - To all our fabulous artists in the community, don’t forget the deadline to turn in your artwork is Jan. 15th. Please contact Laurel Becker at 575-640-1718 or Pam Pehl at 518-368-3162 about drop off. We have had a nice response so far but would sure love to see some more 3-D work (come on wood workers, ceramists, sculptors , jewelers, stained glass artists, etc...) as well as your 2-D creations. The only stipulation is that the artwork is original. Beginners are welcome too so don’t be shy- we are all friends here! Sent 01-13-19 : SEPO E-News Guidelines (2019-01-13) - FYI - Guidelines are in the process of being developed to define what types of information should and should not be sent to the SEPO E-News mailbox to be distributed to the Community. They will be sent to all as soon as they are finalized. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-13-19: Please Do Not Reply to SEPOENEWS - At times something goes out via SEPO E-News to the Community and I know how it is. You just FEEL THE NEED to reply to or comment on the content. I am asking that you do not give in to that urge. Please "Do Not Reply" to the Community e-mailbox but find another outlet to voice your thoughts and comments if you so desire. If need be you can contact me via my private e-mail (bethparrish107@charter.net ) or by phone (314-960-6710). The exception to this rule is - If I contact you directly on a particular matter, activity etc or with a question using the E-News mailbox, yes, reply to it then. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this matter. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-13-19: Video Exercise Equipment - I asked and this great community responded. I was seeking at least a DVD Player for our exercise classes. I got six or more calls from people wanting to donate either a DVD player or a DVD/VCR combo player. Since I can't send attachments in these e-mails I would like to direct you to the Sunshine Web site to see the entire narrative and a picture of the new setup (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/video-exercises ). Thank you all so much. Beth Parrish Sent 01-13-19: Board & Secured Gate - This concerns the statement in the "Secured gate" e-mail sent Jan 12 which said: Therefore the board felt a more secure gate would be beneficial to our community. It has come to my attention that at least one member of the Board is not in agreement that a more secure gate would be beneficial. That person asked me to send out this e-mail. Also, everyone should know that nothing has been agreed to by or with anyone at this point. Beth Parrish Sent 01-12-19: Various - After attending the information meeting on Tuesday, January 8/19, I was reminded why I have quit going over the last few years. But first, I want to thank the Board members for their time, effort and dedication that they freely give, to execute their positions for our community. As well as becoming more transparent with information to our residents, which I hope increases and continues. Being a Board member is a thankless job, that can cause animosity between fellow residents. But, it doesn't have to be that way if we remember that our Board members are elected by the residents that "choose" to vote. They may make decisions that we don't necessarily agree with, but they are doing so by following the rules and bylaws set before them. It may be beneficial for all residents to read and understand the bylaws that we have within our community. We all have our own ideas and opinions, which we are entitled to, but we still need to be respectful when treating and speaking to others. "Treat others as you would like to be treated"....hopefully that is with RESPECT!! SCCE resident Dale Hopfner Sent 01-11-19: re: Lillian Krusemark - Dear Friends, Lillian, our dear friend and neighbor (lived nextdoor) passed away peacefully this morning. She was 16 days away from her 100th birthday. Cards can be sent to Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road in Pratt KS 67124. Lenore J Combs 956-245-1276 Sent 01-11-19: Konnie Gush - Konnie is now in room 1527 at Valley Baptist. Sent 01-11-19: GNGT: 160 Player Roster Full BUT Standby Requests Remaining - We have completed registration for the 160 player event today. We are, however, accepting “standby requests”. The Standby list will be used to fill cancellations before the day of the event, and/or as substitute players during the tournament. Contact Jerry Wetherbee via email or phone to get on the Standby List. Email: jerry.wetherbee@gmail.com Cell: 425-418-3345 Tony Tramel Chairperson for GNGT Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 01-10-19: G N G T: Sign Up Tomorrow We Only Have a Limited Number of Spots Left - Today was the first day to register, (from 9:00AM to 1:00PM,) for the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament in the SEPO Library. The golf tournament is scheduled for February 7th, 8th and 9th here at our golf course. We had a great day. We had 137 registrants today. The maximum number of golfers for the tournament is 160 players. That means there are only 23 spots left! After we reach our maximum of 160 players, we will create a standby list of players, in case someone is unable to play on the days of the tournament. Historically this has occurred on more than one occasion. This is a first come, first serve registration. Hope to see you at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Friday, January 11th, in the Office/Library area, if you wish to play / register for the GNGT. Tony Tramel Chairman of GNGT Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 01-10-19: New Homeowners Party Signup - The Signup sheet is currently available in the Library for the "Welcome New Homeowners Fiesta" sponsored by the Women's Club. The party is being held on Tuesday, Jan 22. Social time starts at 5 PM with dinner scheduled for 5:30 PM. The menu consists of a Taco Bar, Chicken Fajitas and Sides. DJ Dug & His Lovely Assistant will be entertaining us from 6:30 - 9:30 PM with music and trivia. The party cost is $10 per person. New Homeowners are our guests for the evening. Therefore, their entry is free. Come and meet the new residents in our community and enjoy a fun evening of delicious food and great entertainment. Event Co-Chairs: Vickie Jones & Eileen Anderson Sent 01-09-19: Former Resident Death - The following was recently brought to our attention by Pauline McAdam's daughter Suzanne McAdam-Byeler. Pauline passed away on Nov 11, 2018. She was 97 and a former resident of Sunshine. Her late husband was Bill McAdam. The Men's Golf Tournament has been called the Bill McAdam golf tournament for many years and Pauline was responsible for paying for the Pizza for the tournament party for several years after his passing. Sent 01-09-19: A New Stop sign will be installed as Texas Ave meets MN and MT - In case you missed the informational meeting yesterday - this is an early alert that there will be a new Stop sign installed in about a week. The new sign will require everyone to stop as we enter the Estates on Texas avenue. We will try to make it as clear as possible and hang flags on the new sign. This is in addition to the Stop signs on Minnesota and on Montana at that intersection. The intersection then will become an "All Way" Stop. ----- Pat Harvey - SEPO Director of Streets Sent 01-09-19: NEED: DVD Player - Over the past few years those of us who do Video Exercises in the pavilion mtg room have been using an 'old' TV (with built-in DVD & VCR players) donated by a former resident of Sunshine. And yes, we do have exercise VCR tapes that we use. We were concerned last year because that TV is on it's last leg. But, behold, two of our current residents have donated a nice new flat screen TV to us. Now we are looking for anyone who might have a DVD or a combination DVD/VCR player they no longer use and would like to donate to us. Please contact Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) if you can help us out. Thanks in advance for your quick reply to this request. Beth Sent 01-09-19: Video Exercises - Who's ready to starting moving to the beat of some lively music? Ooh La La. Along with this great activity (we don't like to use the word exercise) you get to have lots of fun and laugh with (but not at) your neighbors. And who knows, you might even drop a few lbs or tone up something in the process. So come join us at 8 AM Monday thru Friday in the meeting room next to the Pavilion. You can stay as long or short as you want. I will be there tomorrow and will have the room open when you arrive. If you ever arrive and the door isn't open, you just need to signout the key from Valerie in the office and return it to her when the room reservation time ends at 9 AM. There are DVDs in the room to use, but feel free to bring your favorite workout DVDs from home. Hope to see you there in the morning. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) Sent 01-09-19: SEPO E-Mail Accounts Guidance - It has come to my attention that there is still come confusion among residents about where to send various types of information in order to get it published to the SEPO Community. And there are still some folks who need the password for the "Resident's Only" portion of the Web site. So here's the scoop. If you want an E-Mail sent out to the community concerning your upcoming event, meeting etc, send your info to sepoenews@gmail.com . Beth Parrish is in charge of sending those out to everyone on the current contact list. If you know of any resident who isn't getting these e-mails and wants to start getting them, tell them to send an e-mail to sepoenews@gmail.com with that request. If you want anything added to, deleted from or corrected on the Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) send it to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . Beth Parrish is also in charge of this Web site. If you still need the Password for the "Resident's Only" portion of the Web site click on this link (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ) and follow the instructions. If you are still having difficulty after doing this, please call Beth at the number below. If you want your info in the Monthly Newsletter, send it to seponewsletter@gmail.com by the 24th of each month, September thru March. Linda Abernethy handles the Newsletter. If you don't receive a 'reply e-mail' from her with the word "received" in it, you need to contact her again to ensure your info makes it into her publication. Hopefully this helps any questions you may have. If not, give me a call at the number below. Thanks Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) Sent 01-09-19: Neighborhood Watch Mtg - Dear Friends: The January meeting for Neighborhood Watch - CERT is changed to Monday the 28th of January at 3pm in Retz Hall. 📝 🚔🕒.----- Winter Texan Appreciation Day is Monday the 21st of January at Casa De Amistad on Fair Park Blvd just up from the Harlingen Police Department. 1pm till 5pm.📝 🕐 🍔🍟🌭🌮🍰🎼 etc. ----- I did not want to have a conflict with this great Harlingen event. Don't miss it - lots of stuff! Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator SCCE NW-CERT Sent 01-08-19: Community News on Web site - Have you ever said to yourself - I know I read that somewhere, but I can't remember the details. Well, I'm here to help with that, hopefully. I have been working to put all of the SEPO E-Mails and Newsletters from the 2018-2019 Winter Season on the Sunshine Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ). So far I have all of the Newletters out there and all of the e-mails from Dec, 2018 & Jan, 2019 (to date). You can find them by clicking on the "Community News" tab on the Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/community-news ). I hope this is helpful. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated. Beth Parrish Sent 01-08-19: January Board Meeting Video - The issue with the video of the Jan 7, 2019 Board meeting video not being readily available on Facebook during the meeting has been resolved. If you have not previously requested to join the "SEPO Board" Facebook Group, here are the Instructions again. Instructions to see Board meetings on Facebook A new Facebook page has been created for our Board Meetings. This is a controlled group so only SEPO residents will be able to tune in. You will need to go to Facebook, type in SEPO BOARD and ask to join the group. You will be accepted as long as you are a SEPO resident. Please do this in advance of the meeting. Once you are accepted follow the directions on the day of the meeting. TO SEE BOARD MEETINGS ON I-PAD OR COMPUTER Log into Facebook. Search for SEPO BOARD. The SEPO BOARD facebook page should come up. There is a short delay before you will get the picture To get sound tap on the speaker icon at the bottom right of the picture. You can also make the picture larger by tapping on the arrow buttons. Sent 01-08-19:SEPO Informational Meeting Reminder - This is a reminder of the required SEPO Informational Meeting scheduled for today, Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019, at 1:30 PM in Retzlaff Hall. As stated in the ByLaws, this is a required meeting to be held during the first full week in January. At this meeting the SEPO Board Nominating Committee shall submit its Board candidate nominations and nominations from the floor will be accepted. So please try to attend this important meeting. Thank You SEPO Board Sent 01-08-19: Minutes from the Meeting of the Board of Directors from December 10, 2018 - The Dec 10, 2018 SEPO Board Meeting Minutes can be found here . Sent 01-07-19: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Gift Baskets and Draw Prizes - As in all tournaments-the more prizes the better! Our $50 “Hometown Gift Baskets” have been a huge success and have made us aware of the different backgrounds we each bring to Sunshine each winter. Last year this was broadened when an outside resident surprised us with a basket from their hometown. We encourage others to do the same — it’s all about “Good Neighbors”. Aside from these baskets, we appreciate donations of all door prizes ie smaller baskets, gift cards, new items but please no used or gag gifts. Baskets and prizes can be delivered to or picked up by: JANIS MCFEE / 2028 W. MICHIGAN DR. (the Lion House) / Phone or text: 651-271-8264 Sent 01-04-19 & 01-05-19 & 01-07-19: SEPO Financials - E-Mails containing the following were sent out by John Chajec, SEPO Treasurer. 2018 FINAL P&L vs BUDGET DECEMBER DIRECTOR EXPENSES 2018 SEPO OVER BUDGETED ACCOUNTS 2018 BANK BALANCES The documents containing this data can be found here . Sent 01-05-19: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Registration - Registration for the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) will occur in the Office/Library area, next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, (January 10th-12th), between the hours of 9:00AM and 1:00PM. Remember the minimum age to play in the tournament is 55 years of age. The cost for this 3-day event is $50. This includes dinner at the awards banquet on Saturday evening (February 9th). If you are bringing someone to the dinner who was a non-playing member, (which include, but not limited to spouses, significant others, winter Texans, etc.,) the cost for the dinner only is $20. Paying by check is requested, however, we will accept cash. Checks should be made out to SEPO. If you know of persons who normally play in this event, but have not yet returned to Sunshine and wish to play in this event, feel free to register for them by providing their registration fees. The planned GNGT is February 7,8, and 9th. Tony Tramel 2019 GNGT Chairperson Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 01-05-19: Ladies Friday Morning Bible Study - Ladies Friday morning Bible Study will start at 10:00AM in the Sunburst Room on Friday January 11th. We are studying Psalms this year. Our guide is Harriet Meier. We would love to have you join us. Any questions please call Harriet Meier at 815-977-0675 or Ladonna Harvey at 956-412-6132 for more information. Sent 01-05-19: Lost mailbox key - Found a mailbox key and it has a Nokia bottle opener on it Contact Cathy Chajec - 708-280-8910. Sent 01-04-19: Casino Night Committee Meeting - Our Casino night meeting which was scheduled for Monday, January 7 has been changed to Tuesday the 8th @ 11:00 am in the library. Thanks Dale Hopfner Sent 01-04-19: Casino Night - We are preparing for our 6th Annual Casino Night as well as "our" last. We have decided to step down as Casino night co-chairs. It has been an interesting and at times overwhelming experience. We feel we have it fine tuned now and it is a great fund raiser for the Women's Club. Therefore, it is our hope that someone else within our community would enjoy the challenge and continue this project and keep it going for the Women's Club! We feel that if it is dropped at this point, it would be difficult to reestablish, as well could end up with higher costs. So, we are hoping there are a few of you out there in our community, that would be willing to shadow us in our last year and see what it takes to operate. Now would be a great time to step up and learn the ropes! You are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday and discuss any questions you may have or give either one of us a call if you are interested. Thank you Sherri Gardner & Dale Hopfner (Current Casino Night Co-chairs) Sent 01-04-19: Pot luck and Bird Count - Just a reminder: The Birding and Nature Club is hosting a community wide Pot Luck on Monday, January 7. Doors open at 4:30 and serving begins at 5. A brief program will follow the meal. If you are interested in joining us for the Annual Bird Count, meet at the Warner's house (4117 Minnesota) at 6:45 on Saturday, January 5th. We will divide into groups and head out to count all the birds in the area. Each group will consist of an expert in identifying birds, spotters and counters, and a recorder. No expertise required in 3 of the four positions. We hope to see all of you at the pot luck. Results of our bird count will be reported. Sent 01-03-19: STORAGE LOT FEE CORRECTION - Many thanks to Jerry Rounds for pointing out a mistake I made in the Newsletter on storage fees. The correct storage fee for lots 302 thru 315 is $150. Sorry about about fat fingers. John Chajec SEPO Treasurer Sent 01-03-19: Pot luck and Bird Count - Just a reminder: The Birding and Nature Club is hosting a community wide Pot Luck on Monday, January 7. Doors open at 4:30 and serving begins at 5. A brief program will follow the meal. If you are interested in joining us for the Annual Bird Count, meet at the Warner's house (4117 Minnesota) at 6:45 on Saturday, January 5TH. We will divide into groups and head out to count all the birds in the area. Each group will consist of an expert in identifying birds, spotters and counters, and a recorder. No expertise required in 3 of the four positions. We hope to see all of you at the pot luck. Results of our bird count will be reported. Sent 01-03-19: SEPO OFFICE CLOSED THIS AFTERNOON - Yesterday, Jan 2nd, 55 checks were taken in and deposited, a total of $46,822.95. While some people had more than one check that's still a lot of business. This is a short work week and Monday is the board meeting. I need the books completed for 2018 so you and I can see where our money went. My goal is to email our expenses etc this weekend so you are prepared with questions and I can have answers. The office will be closed this afternoon, Thursday, Jan 3rd, so I can meet with Valerie. Take in a movie, go shopping and take your spouse to lunch. Happy New Year, John Chajec SEPO Treasurer Sent 01-02-19: Woodshop Notice for Woodturning Classes - Don’t Forget the Great Opportunity to Learn How to Turn Wood!! On January 9 and 16, there will be a wood turning class given at the SEPO Woodshop from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. There is no need to sign up; simply show up. These classes present a great opportunity for SEPO residents to take on a new hobby that will amaze even the woodworker! Hoping to see you on January 9. We’ll send out another reminder for the January 16 class. Suzie Sawyer Sent 01-01-19: SUNSHINE ESTATES GOOD NEIGHBOR GOLF TOURNAMENT - Just a quick reminder of the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament scheduled for Thursday Feb 7th through Saturday, February 9th, 2019. NOTE: The information concerning dates of registration was in error in the Jan 2019 Newsletter, so please see the corrected dates below. The cost to register is $50. This includes three days of play at our golf course, liquid refreshments during the event, door prizes, which include gift baskets and golf equipment prizes, golf tournament cash prizes and a great Awards dinner on Saturday evening. One of the best deals in the valley! Besides getting your registration money in early, players will be required to have a fun time. This will be the 34th annual Sunshine Estates Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (SSEGNGT). Please register early. Registration will commence on Thursday, January 10th through Saturday January 12th from 9:00am until 1:00pm daily in the library. Hope to see all the SEPO golfers participating in this fun event. Tony Tramel 2019 Chairperson for Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 01-01-19: STAINED GLASS - Stained Glass will start this Thursday, Jan 3rd at 6:30 pm in the wood shop. Never worked with stained glass, this is your opportunity to expand your knowledge. We will provide everything you need to get started including a skilled instructor. It's not "almost free" it is free!! Any questions call: Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 / Warren Hertel 314-719-6532 Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: August 2024 Sent 2024-08-30: Price of Cokes and Waters - SEPO: Price of cokes and waters have gone up to .75 cents by honor system in the Card Room and in the Library. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Sent 2024-08-26: WC Health Fair - The Women’s Club cares about the people in our community. Please save the date for our first Women’s Club event of the season. This event is completely free. We are happy to announce that Knapp Medical Center, Sam’s Club, Aegis Therapy, All Star Nutrition, Lisa McCullen Perrier’s son, Token Herbal and Irene Phillips massage therapy will be on hand to provide assessments. Pam Davis (Women's Club President) Sent 2024-08-24: Friendly Reminder - Hi to SEPO !!! As we all know, it is our responsibility to maintain our own property. We have been receiving a few complaints about overgrown lawns and weeds. After driving around the community, those complaints are justified! If you are gone for the summer, I have assumed that you have made some arraignments for someone to take care of your yard. We can, but don’t want to, have someone do your yard and then charge you for doing it. Please keep our community looking sharp by doing your part. There are folks working on the commons areas to keep them beautiful and doing an excellent job and Thank You!!!!! Thank you for doing your part! Jim Kennedy SEPO President Sent 2024-08-18: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay is having a busy month. If you need to have your pet's nails clipped, call or text her to set up an appointment, and she will come on an individual basis. She'll get back on a regular schedule in a month or two. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Thanks, Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Sent 2024-08-17: Women's Club - Logo Contest - Hi ladies! We are looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful LOGO ideas at our first meeting, October 18th! The winner will receive this beautiful trophy!🥰 If you are unable to attend our October meeting, you may submit your logo through a friend or me. We will be sure to have it there for the voting process. No need to be present to win. Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-08-13: REMINDER, Summer Potluck, Tuesday, August 20 - One week from today!!! We will have our monthly summer potluck! The doors will open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30PM and Diego And Edith will perform for us at 5! This is entirely free except we will have a pass the hat for the artist. We are looking forward to seeing you!! Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-08-05: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2024-07 (July) - The UNAPPROVED July 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 2024-08-04: NEWSLETTER Guidelines Updated - I noticed last week the Newsletter guidelines still listed the previous sepoenews email in error. I have updated the guidelines to fix a couple of grammatical errors and also to reflect sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com as the correct email for SEPO emails. You can find the updated document HERE . Please contact me with any questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-08-03: Summer Potluck, Tuesday, August 20 - Howdy neighbors! This month’s summer potluck will be held on Tuesday, August 20th! Doors will open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30. We are happy to announce that Diego and Edith will perform for us at 5PM! This event is completely free; however, we will have a pass the hat for the artist. - Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-08-01: MARKET Update: Home For Sale (New Pictures Added) - Some of the details and new pictures have been added to the home at 1944 W Wisconsin Ave, owned by Martie Boman. You can view them on the Sunshine MARKET . - Marketed by: Michelle DeHoyos (956) 238-7503 mdh.txrealtor@gmail.com Back to Top

SEPO Covenants: Most Recent COVENANTS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. THE EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 1, 2, 3, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS “A SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY” Revised and Approved on February 10, 2025

This page lists off of the planned monthly & special potlucks held during the summer of 2021. Potluck Dinner Details (Summer 2021) Potluck Dinners are normally held monthly during the Summer Season. You will see below that other 'special' Potlucks are also scheduled periodically throughout the summer. Contact: Marian Young Location: Retzlaff Hall Time: 4:00 pm, Doors Open 4:30 pm, Happy Hour 5:00 pm, Eat 6:00 pm, Cleanup Summer 2021 Dates: Apr 29 - Monthly (Cancelled) May 27 - Monthly (Combined w/May 31:Complete) May 31 - Memorial Day (Complete) Jun 24 - Monthly (Complete) Jul 3 - After Golf Scramble (Moved from Jul 4: Complete) Jul 4 - Independence Day (Moved to Jul 3:Complete) Jul 29 - Monthly (Complete) Aug 26 - Monthly (Complete) Sep 6 - Labor Day (Complete) Sep 30 - Monthly ************************* UPCOMING Summer Potluck (Final One for this Summer) (Monthly: September 30, 2021) Sent 2021-09-27: Summer Potluck - Hey Friends, Our last potluck for the summer is this Thursday. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish to share. We provide coffee, iced tea, plates, utensils, and napkins, but you can bring your own drinks and eating utensils if you'd like. Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021 Time: 4:00 social hour, eat at 4:30 Place: Retzlaff Hall See you Thursday! Marian Young 719-468-4556 ************************* COMPLETE Labor Day Potluck (Special: September 6, 2021) Sent 2021-09-04: Labor Day Potluck - Hey Friends - Our next scheduled Potluck will be this coming Monday, Labor Day, at the hall. We are starting a half hour earlier so the golfers still have time to play at 6pm. Bring a dish to share with others. Coffee, tea, and ice will be provided as well as plates, napkins, and utensils. If you wish, you may bring your own plates, drinks, etc. Date: Monday September 6, 2021 Place: Retzlaff Hall Time: Social Hour 4:00, Eat at 4:30 Any questions, call me 719-468-4556. Marian Young ************************* COMPLETE Summer Potluck (Monthly: August 26, 2021) Sent 2021-08-24: August Potluck - Hey Sunshine Residents, our next Summer Potluck will be this Thursday evening at the hall. We are starting a half hour earlier so the golfers still have time to play at 6pm. Bring a dish to share with others. Coffee, tea, and ice will be provided as well as plates, napkins, and utensils. If you wish, you may bring your own plates, drinks, etc. Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021 Place: Retzlaff Hall Time: Social Hour 4:00, Eat at 4:30 Any questions, call me 719-468-4556. Hope to see everyone there! Marian Young ************************* COMPLETE Summer Potluck (Monthly: July 29, 2021) Sent 2021-07-27: It's Time For A Potluck! - Hey Everyone - Start thinking about what to bring to our next Summer Potluck. Bring a dish to share with others. Coffee, tea, and ice will be provided as well as plates, napkins, and utensils. If you wish, you may bring your own plates, drinks, etc. Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021 Place: Retzlaff Hall Time: Social Hour 4:30, Eat at 5:00 This is a chance to meet all of the new residents, and visit with your neighbors. Any questions, call me 719-468-4556 Thanks, Marian Young ************************* COMPLETE Summer Potluck (after Golf Scramble this month) (Special: July 3, 2021) Sent 2021-06-22: CALL ME TODAY PLEASE: POTLUCK help/volunteers needed - Dear Friends This note is a call-out for assistance with POTLUCKS . Your help will only be needed for a short duration while Marian Young is tending her leg injury. There is s POTLUCK scheduled for this Thursday 24 JUNE 2021. Please let me know TODAY where you can help to make it happen. Many hands make light work. Note - We can use some help with the Golf Potluck piece on Saturday 3 JULY too, please. HONEY-DO list: I will get the key to Retzlaff from Valerie today. Put out table numbers - Lenore or someone can call Table numbers. They are in the Storage Room with the deck of cards. (The last 2 tables called usually get their choice of dessert first.) Friendly reminder to all - take what you will eat. Invocation ????? who Ice - 1 bag 20 lbs - put in cooler with a scoop Iced Tea - Make in advance - 5 pitchers (make ahead of time and keep in fridge in Retzlaff). Coffee - Make coffee in the Bunn - someone keep an eye to refill as needed. Tables - Set up 3 tables down the middle for food - serving pieces etc. Card Table - 1 card table at the beginning for plates, KFS etc napkins S&P. ** Leave 1 table by the Kitchen window for desserts. Just cut them up - let the guests pick what they want. People tables - usually 7 with Table numbers on them. Air Conditioning - Usually we have it on 75 or so to cool off Retz - then about 2p or so check the temp - may have to be set at 70 degrees. Someone for dessert monitoring - when desserts come in - set them out etc. POTLUCK FOOD - Helpers to assist guests with food to place on table. Clean-up crew - 1. Utensils need to be washed and put up. We do not wash the dishes of the guests - they take them home to wash. 2. Wipe down tables. 3. Take the garbage out to the back of the Kitchen for proper disposal. Misc: check toilets, lights out. a/c to 79 degrees and Lock up AMEN Leave the Hall as it was found - neat and clean. Thanks. No help - no Potluck - hope this is not the case. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 *************** Sent 2021-06-21: Golfing and Pot Luck -- Saturday July 3rd 2021 - Dear Friends, Mark your calendars - Everyone invited. There will be a Sunshine Saturday Golf scramble on Saturday 3 JULY 2021. Tee time 9am - to be followed by a community Potluck at 5pm (social 4:30pm). We hope to see many of you participate. Per Marian Young: The JUNE Community Potluck is still on for the 24th of June. The JULY Potlucks are now as follows: The July 4th Community Potluck is being moved to July 3rd. The second Community Potluck for JULY is still on for the 29th of July. Back to the 3rd of July......... You can do one or both events -- Golf Scramble and/or Potluck OR both. Sign-up: There is a sign-up sheet in the Library for the Golf and for the Potluck. Judy Parker and Lenore Combs will do Golf sign-up. Grace and Warren Clark will do the Golf Pairings. There is a $5.00 Golf Entry Fee for awards - and an envelope provided. Please put your name and $5.00 for each Golfer in the envelope. Drop your envelope in the designated locked box. Social 4:30pm & Potluck 5pm in Retzlaff Hall - Marian Young Business as usual, thanks to Marian. The reason for the sign-up sheet is for us to set out enough tables etc. There is no fee, but bring a dish to pass to serve 6 - 8 folks, please. One more thing: FYI The City of Harlingen is hosting Freedom Fest on July 3rd 4pm - 9pm. Lon C. Hill Park Fireworks begin at 9pm. So who says Harlingen is a sleepy little town with nothing to do ????? God Bless America 😊❤ Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 (scribe) ************************* COMPLETE Summer Potluck (Monthly: June 24, 2021) Sent 2021-06-26: Thanks for the POTLUCK + other Misc stuff - Dear Friends - Thanks to all who came out to our community Potluck. The food looked gorgeous and tasted fantastic. There were almost 80 residents present. With several little tasks, the entire plan came together, thanks to Marian's coaching, and Lupe and Valerie's assistance. Vic Hillman gave the invocation. Irene Philips did some of the decorations. Your hosts were Cathy Richmond, Judy Parker, Joy Olson, Brenda Crothers, Kathleen Sunders, Mary Grande and Nancy Lyne. Several newer residents introduced themselves, their new abode and their furry friends. (BTW Marian is 1st VP of our Women's Club and Cathy is the Treasurer). The helpers prepared the Hall, dressed the tables and assisted in placing the dishes when brought in by our residents. Clean up was easy as many chipped in. It was a huge success - THANKs - to all. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 😊❤ ************************* COMPLETE Summer Potluck (Monthly & Special: This month on Memorial Day - May 31, 2021) Sent 2021-05-24: Save The Date: Upcoming Summer Potluck - Hey Everyone, Our first Summer Potluck will take place on Memorial Day! I have reserved Retzlaff Hall from 4 to 6 pm. Because May 27 and Memorial Day are so close together, I decided to start on the 31st. The Thursday night social hour in the pavilion will still take place. Date: Monday May 31, 2021 Social half-hour start time is 4:30 pm. So come and find a place to sit, and visit with your neighbors. Bring a dish, or two to share with everyone. Time to Eat: 5:00 pm At about ten minutes till five, we will introduce guests and new residents. The Women's Club provides coffee, iced tea, plates, napkins, plastic utensils, and serving utensils. Feel free to bring your own plates, drinks, and silverware if you wish. Call or text me with any questions. 719-468-4556. Hope to see everyone there! Marian Young Top of Page

S EPO Community Emails: February 2023 Sent 2023-02-26: Taste of Sunshine on Feb 23 - I just wanted to send out a very big Thank You to everyone that participated. The food was over the top and so much of it wow!! And so good. Plus our one fundraiser went over very well, with one of our residents walking away with an extra $150.00 in their pocket from the 50/50 drawing. And all of the cakes and goodie’s were so delicious looking that were donated by our residents. We had people waiting in line to do the Cake Walk just amazing. I think there was a lot of fun had by all!! And the bonus Women’s Club brought in just under $500.00 THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! - Vicky LeRoy Krueger Women’s Club President Sent 2023-02-25: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: 2023-03 (Mar) - Thanks to everyone who contributed to the final Sunshine Newsletter of the 2022-2023 Winter Season. It is overflowing with great info. So sit back, relax and take your time reading it. You can view/print it directly from HERE or from the Web site HERE . Valerie will be placing printed copies in the library area on Monday. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-25: Texas Avenue Gate Status - For almost 2 weeks, the Gate on Texas Ave has been kept open due to issues with the SOS Machine which is available to EMS access. Hurricane and Fence company has been out here twice, once to replace it and again to repair it due to errors on their end. However, the troubleshooting has been another issue with this SOS access. Our plan is now to rush-order a Manual machine that will give access to the EMS and Police Department with a key that has already been established with the city. We will keep you posted on the status as early as Tuesday. Thank you for your patience, - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Director of Common Area 2 Sent 2023-02-24: WC: Minutes from 2023-02-17 - The 'unapproved' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Feb 17, 2023 are on the Sunshine Web Site: HERE . - Karen Baase WC Secretary Sent 2023-02-24: Memorial for Warren Clark - I wanted to let you know there will be a memorial for my late husband, Warren Clark, on March 5 at 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Anyone who knew him is welcome to come join me. - Grace Clark Sent 2023-02-24: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (1st Required) Minutes, Feb 21, 2023 @ 5 PM - You may be wondering why I composed these minutes. Since your new Board Secretary hadn't been appointed yet at the beginning of this meeting, it was my responsibility to create them. So, here goes. These minutes contain the names of your new 2023 Board Members and their assignments for the next year. You will also see how this process works (if you aren't familiar). The minutes also contain important information on: Upcoming dates for this season's remaining Board and Residents meetings The requirements for submitting Activity/Meeting requests for next winter season (Some are due by March 1) These minutes can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . (Note the new icons I have started using for your new Board!) These minutes will be posted in the office later today. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-23: FINAL REMINDER: MAR 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Feb 24, 2023 - And once again, I can hardly believe that next month's (March) Newsletter will be the final one for this winter season. However, I do know there are still lots of fun things coming up in March. So this is a great way to remind/get the word out about all of them. Here's your final reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Mar 2023 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Feb 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-23: Golf Course Closure - The golf course will be closed next week (2/27 – 3/4) as follows: Men’s League Tournament on Monday and Tuesday (all day). Women’s League Golf on Wednesday until noon. Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament on Thursday and Friday (all day) and Saturday (until 4PM). - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director 214-783-4604 Sent 2023-02-22: VIDEO: SEPO 2023 Board - 1st Meeting (Required) on Feb 21, 2023 - The video from the SEPO 2023 Board's first 'required' Mtg held on Feb 21, 2023 immediately after the Annual meeting is now available for viewing: on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from HERE . In Summary, the new Board members areas of responsibility as voted on in the meeting are: President - Share Nelson Secretary & Governing Documents - Linda Davis Treasurer - Financial Status / Reports - Mark Owen Golf Course - Randy Davis Common Grounds/Maint. Area 1: SEPO Buildings - Jim Kennedy Common Grounds/Maint. Area 2: Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches, Texas Ave - Tom Perrier Common Grounds/Maint. Area 3: Storage & Shop Area, Tennis/Shuffleboard - Frank Tewell The Board also approved Mark's request to retain Tracy Wagner as the 'Assistant to the Treasurer'. As part of my final duties, since the 2023 Board Secretary had yet to be appointed when this meeting started, I will be working on the minutes, if you prefer to read about this short 12 minute meeting instead of watching the video. Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-22: VIDEOS: SEPO Annual Mtg on Feb 21, 2023 - The videos from: the Quorum Determination portion of the SEPO Annual Mtg on Feb 21, 2023 @ 1 PM and the Election Results portion of the SEPO Annual Mtg on Feb 21, 2023 @ 3 PM have been uploaded to the Sunshine Web site HERE . As you will see in the Agenda for this Annual meeting (also available on this same Web page) there were several other items, in addition to the election results being presented. The written minutes from the Annual meeting will be available in a few days if you prefer to read about this meeting instead of watching this video. Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-22: Taste of Sunshine Thursday 4pm - Don’t forget Taste of Sunshine is this Thursday Feb 23, 4pm. This is a potluck dinner and we are asking you to bring something from your home state. There is no cost for dinner. However we will be having an old fashioned cakewalk for goodie’s donated from our residence. The cakewalk cost will be $2.00 for a chance to win a cake or goodie’s of your choice. Also we will be doing a 50/50 drawing. So please bring your dollars and good food and have fun with all of us!! Vicky Leroy Krueger Women’s Club PS > If you want to add a little something from your home state like a “Cheese Head” or “Chief’s Super Bowl winning hat” or any other thing you can think of from your state, you are welcome to do that. - Vicky Leroy Krueger Sent 2023-02-22: Garden & Birding and Nature - The Garden & 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 photos 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. - Thank you, Susanne and Tom Sent 2023-02-22: REMINDER: Mailbox Protocol - This is a reminder to all residents concerning picking up your mail from the mailboxes on Michigan. The post office requested a while back that, when you see the mail truck at the Sunshine mailboxes, please do not enter the area to retrieve your mail. Once the mail truck has left and the 'Mail Is In' sign has been turned up, feel free to retrieve your mail. Your cooperation with this Post Office request is greatly appreciated. - SEPO Board Sent 2023-02-21: SEPO: 2023 Election Results - The 2023 Election Results were announced at 3 PM today at the Annual Shareholders Meeting. The votes received by each candidate were: Tom Perrier (206) Frank Tewell (186) Jim Kennedy (158) Linda Davis (147) Lyn Swonger (113) Your newly elected 2023-2024 Board members are Tom, Frank, Jim and Linda. The number of votes 'for' and 'against' each of the proposed SEPO Rules ballots will be available in the minutes from this Annual Meeting. The results of ballot voting were: The single Bylaws proposal passed. None of the six Covenants proposals passed. More details concerning the SEPO Rules ballots, including the vote totals, will be published in a few days in the minutes from the Annual Meeting or you can watch the video which will be available soon. - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-02-21: FOUND: ball marker - I found a ball marker on green 8 that says 1994 U. S Open. Give me a call if it’s yours. 417-830-1816 - Deloris Pearcy Sent 2023-02-20: WC Fund Raiser: Concert - Rusty Rierson - I wanted to get the word out that the Women's Club has added a new event scheduled for March 12. Details are listed on the poster below. - Jill Ventrello, WC Activities Director Sent 2023-02-20: REMINDER: WC - Valley Voices - This is a reminder about the Valley Voices program this Friday, February 24th at 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. - Jill Ventrello, WC Activities Director Sent 2023-02-20: REMINDER: Women's Club 2023-2024 Activities Planning meeting - This is a reminder about the Women's Club 2023-2024 Activities Planning meeting on Wednesday February 22nd at 9:00 am in Retzlaff Hall. All women are welcome to come and help with planning some fun activities for next season. - Jill Ventrello, WC Activities Director Sent 2023-02-20: 2023 SEPO Election: Only a few hours left to vote - I probably should have included this in Share's email that you received this last night - but I didn't. So here goes. I couldn't sleep (per normal) and am currently working on my final preparations for the Annual meeting tomorrow. The urge came to me just now to remind everyone, one last time, who may not have submitted ballots yet, to please do so by 1 pm tomorrow, Tue, Feb 21, at the latest. The ballot box is located in front of the SEPO Office. And if you aren't physically here and still haven't voted, the voting proxy and instructions were included in your ballot envelope. If you have have any questions at all concerning the voting process, the ballots and/or the candidates, please contact me or another Board member. Thank you for being involved in this wonderful community. - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-19: Annual Mtg: Invite & Quorum Determination on Feb 21 - You are all invited to attend our Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, at 1 pm to establish a quorum. Marlene Hall and her Election Committee will be set up in Retzlaff Hall starting at 12:30 pm to sign you in. Please find the table which has your Sunshine Street Name and inform them you are present. After a quorum is established, that short 1 pm meeting is halted and the Election Committee will commence counting the ballots. Everyone will return to the hall at 3 pm for the remainder of the Annual meeting. You will learn who the new Board members are and what ballots have passed. We also will remember those that we have lost since our last Annual Meeting. You will hear the Directors report on their last year and much more. If you are in charge of a group such as Birding & Nature Club, or Garden Club, or Memorial Fund, or any other group, the shareholders will want to hear a report from you covering the past year. Please advise me in advance, if possible, that we can expect to hear from you. Thank you. - Share Nelson, 309 269 0686 Sent 2023-02-18: UPDATED: SEPO Activities Calendar - I know there are many, many activities scheduled in the next few weeks. In an effort to keep the Sunshine community updated on these upcoming activities, I have reposted on the Web site to contain: The latest SEPO Calendar The updated 2-pager Both documents are available on the Web site HERE and you can just click on the icons and the files will appear/download. If you have any of these issues, let me know immediately. - The first page either document doesn't say 'as of Feb 18'. You have any issues accessing these files. You see any errors on either of the files, i.e., missing events, or if the two files aren't in sync. Anything else you might question. Thanks so much for keeping both the office and myself updated with all that is going on in our great community of Sunshine. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-19: Ladies Golf: Guest Day Lunch - Pavilion Reserved - Knowing that the weather for this upcoming week is forecast to be much warmer, I'm sure lots of you will be flocking back to the pool. I just wanted to give everyone a heads-up. The Ladies Golf League will be holding their 'guest day' play Wed morning. And then from 11 am to 1 pm we have reserved the Pavilion, through the SEPO Office, for our luncheon. - Deloris Pearcy, Women's Golf League President Sent 2023-02-17: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 2033 W Montana Ave, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Don Van Ells. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-02-17: Donations for "Taste of Sunshine" Event - The Women's Club is asking for donations of cakes, pies, or goodies for the "Taste of Sunshine" cake walk. 4pm on Thursday 2/23/2023. The signup sheet will be in the library. Please package to give away. And let us know what you are bring. You can leave your stuff in the kitchen the day of the event. With your help you all make this possible. Thank You for your help! Should be fun for all. - Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-02-17: Taste of Sunshine and Cake Walk Event - Sent 2023-02-17: AGENDA for 2023 Board First 'Required' Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 - The agenda for the 2023 Board first 'required' meeting on February 21 (immediately after the Annual meeting) is available to view/print directly from HERE and posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Valerie will be posting a paper copy today: in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-17: REMINDER: MAR 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Feb 24, 2023 - As I'm writing this email I can hardly believe that next month's (March) Newsletter will be the FINAL one for this winter season. Where has the time gone? Anyway, here goes. Here's your first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Mar 2023 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Feb 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions.- Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-17: Potato Bake - LADIES GOLF BAKED POTATO SUPPER Sign up soon. We need to order those spuds! Saturday, February 25, 2023. 4:30-6:00 pm. Large baked potato with lots of fixins to choose from. Chili, cheese, butter, sour cream, broccoli, jalapenos, bacon bits, onions. We tried to think of them all. Dessert too! $8:00 per person. Cash only please. Sign up in the library until Wednesday, February 22 at Noon. - Contact Glenda Wetherbee with questions. 425-418-3345 Sent 2023-02-16: Women's Club Meeting (and "Taste of Sunshine" cake walk info) - Women's Club Meeting is this Friday 2/17/2023 at 9am in Retzlaff Hall. Please come and enjoy a little coffee and some donuts with us. I will have a signup sheet for donations of cakes, pies, or goodies for the upcoming "Taste of Sunshine" cake walk on Thursday, Feb 23. There is no charge for the event > it is a potluck with dishes from your home state or even your childhood. We will charge for the cake walk and we are going to be doing 50/50 drawings throughout the event. Hope you can join us Friday for the Women's Club Meeting! Thank You, Vicky LeRoy Krueger Sent 2023-02-16: Hot Tub: back in order - The hot tub has been repaired and is in the process of heating up. The replacement part arrived this morning and Lalo installed it immediately. Thanks for your patience. - Jean Burgoine Sent 2023-02-15: B&N Events - The birding event scheduled for the 16 & 17 of Feb has been cancelled due to high winds and cold temps. The event will take place on Feb 23. The field trip to Estero Llano Grande State Park Will be on February 23. If you are interested in carpooling or caravanning, meet at Retzlaff Hall @8:00AM. - Bill Peterson, Acting Secretary of the Birding & Nature Club Sent 2023-02-15: Reminder Monday 20 February 2023 - Dear Friends - This Monday at 3pm, in Retz Hall - the Neighborhood Watch Meeting will focus on Seniors Saving A Life. Everyone is invited. Please sign up (in the Library) so we have sufficient manikins etc. Please call me and or refer to your February Newsletter for more details. We will do a very quick review of any outstanding NW items we need to look at. That's all folks. See ya real soon. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, NW - CERT Coordinator Sent 2023-02-15: AGENDA for SEPO Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 21, 2022 - The agenda for the February 21, 2023 SEPO Annual meeting is: available to view/print directly from HERE and posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM today: in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall at the mailboxes The 1 PM portion of this meeting will be to determine a Quorum is established in order for the Election Committee to count the Ballots. The 3 PM portion of this meeting includes the announcements of your newly elected 2023 Board members along with the voting results of the proposed SEPO Rules revisions. We hope to see everyone there. Please call with any questions / issues. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-15: Honor Wall (in Retzlaff Hall) - SUNSHINE HEROES UPDATE WALL OF HONOR It has been a while since I communicated with you. It seems that the enthusiasm for this project has slowed. I want to remind all of our residents that this is an ongoing project and costs you nothing. I was doing some work on this project and noticed that it appears that someone has tried to remove a plaque from the wall. Once the plaques are in place they are permanent and can only be removed by destroying both the plaque and the wall. All new residents and existing residents can be recognized for their service to their country and community. If you or your spouse served in the military or served as police officers, fire fighters and first responders and want to be honored for this service all you have to do is fill out an application form. These forms are available in the office. Check with Valerie to get one, or see me, my information is below. Fill out the form and include a picture you what displayed and return it to the office or me. The picture you provide for use will be copied and returned. Please be sure to include your address here in the estates so that I can return your picture. If you want a current picture I can be available to take one if you contact me (the information is below). All name plates and pictures that are placed on the wall and in the book should remain there indefinitely. Thank you for your donations towards this project. I hope to hear from you in the near future. Thank You For Your Service. - Jim Tennant, 4161 N Missouri 616-866-9960 Email: jimbuck1050@yahoo.com Sent 2023-02-14: UPDATED PROCESS & FORM: SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea - During the Feb 7, 2023 Board Meeting the Board approved to update the Process Document and Form being used to submit "SEPO Suggestions/Complaints/Ideas". The Process and Form can be obtained from the SEPO Office and the Sunshine Web site HERE . The minutes from this meeting were published today and contain the following: A preamble has been added to this process stating (among other things): What is needed from residents on the form. Why it is needed. Only the SEPO Office and Board members know who submitted a form. Upon closure of a submission, details about the submission, with no mention of ‘who’ submitted it, are put on the Sunshine Web site HERE to keep the community informed of Board actions. Please contact me or any of your other Board members if you have any questions. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-14: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes & Exec Session Summary, Feb 7, 2023 - These minutes contains both: the UNAPPROVED minutes from the Feb 7, 2023 Board Meeting (Regular) and the UNACKNOWLEDGED Summary of the Feb 7, 2023, Executive Session This document can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE and viewed/printed directly from HERE . Not knowing who reads the minutes after each Board meeting, I wanted to point out that this document contains important information/updates concerning: Men's & Women's Golf Leagues New ACC member SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea submission Multiple updates to the SEPO Policies & Procedures (P&P) (The updated P&P document will be sent in a separate email on Tue or Wed of this week. This document will be posted in the office later today. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents Email: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-14: SEPO Policies & Procedures: Updated/Approved at Feb 7, 2023 Board Mtg (Reg) - As is evident in the meeting minutes from the Feb 7, 2023 Board Meeting (Regular), multiple proposed updates to the SEPO Policies & Procedures (P&P) were discussed and either rejected or accepted. I have made the 'accepted' updates to the document. It can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE and viewed/printed directly from HERE . The document that shows 'only the sections that were updated' can be viewed/printed from HERE . I know this is a lot of info and I have tried to explain everything clearly. But please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-14: GENTLE REMINDER: SEPO 2023 Ballots - This is a GENTLE REMINDER that the SEPO 2023 Election is scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023. If you haven't already voted, please do so. All ballots MUST be received by SEPO by 1 PM on Feb 21 (at the absolute latest). The Ballot Box is located directly in front of the SEPO Office. If you aren't physically in Sunshine, an envelope was provided in your Ballot Packet to mail everything to SEPO. Thank You - Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson Sent 2023-02-13: CORRECTION - URGENT: Combes Water Meeting rescheduled from Feb 13 to Feb 27 - CORRECTION TO RESCHEDULED DATE - I just found out the Combes water meeting which was scheduled to be held this evening (Feb 13) has been rescheduled to Feb 27, which is two weeks from today. - Mary Grandy ***** From: SEPO Community Sent: Monday, February 13, 2023 1:28 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: URGENT: Combes Water Meeting rescheduled from Feb 16 to Feb 27 I just found out the Combes water meeting which was scheduled to be held this evening has been rescheduled to Feb 17. Mary Grandy ***** From: SEPO Community Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2023 12:06 AM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Combes Water Meeting: Location Info The meeting talked about in the previous email below is at Combes Waterworks, 21626 Hand Rd, Harlingen (according to Google). It’s where Combes water bills are paid. Thanks, Mary Grandy ***** From: MaryLou Grandy Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2023 12:01 AM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Re: Combes Water Meeting I obtained Board approval to send the email below from resident Mary Grandy. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To all Sunshine Combes residents. We have been trying for years to switch our water, garbage, sewer to Harlingen. We pay twice as much for the same water and only one garbage pick up a week. A few of us went to Harlingen Waterworks and found out yes our water comes from Harlingen not Combes so it’s an easy switch over. There is finally a meeting set up with the Combes Mayor and council to discuss this matter. This Monday February 13th at 7pm. The more of us that attend the better. - Mary Grandy 1909 W Iowa Ave (847)702-0908 marylou64@prodigy.net Sent 2023-02-13: No Garden Club Meeting - Just a reminder there will be No regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14th. Instead, we are doing a tour on Friday, February 17th. See signup sheet in library. Thank you, Susanne. Sent 2023-02-11: Women’s Golf Potato Bake - “Signup" for the Women’s Golf Potato Bake is now available in the Library. The event is Saturday, February 25. Happy Hour at 4:30 pm, Dinner served from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. $8.00 per person. Put your money (cash only) in an envelope with your name on the outside and place it in the drop box marked Potato Bake. Glenda Wetherbee, chairperson 425-418-0031 with questions Sent 2023-02-11: Hot Tub: Not Working - The hot tub is out of order. A new part will be ordered on Monday. The repair may take a few days. Sorry for the inconvenience. - Jean Burgoine SEPO Board Sent 2023-02-11: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 4112 N Nebraska Street, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Paul Lucas. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-02-11: APPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-01 (Jan) - The APPROVED January 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2023-11: FINANCIALS: SEPO 2022 - All 'APPROVED' 2022 SEPO Financials are now on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-09: Guys and Dolls tournament: Team Sheets - The team sheets have been posted in the library. Arrive 15 min before your assigned tee times for hole assignments and score cards. We will also review tournament rules at that time. It is going to be a fun tournament. - Deloris Pearcy Sent 2023-02-09: Golf course closure - The golf course will be closed Friday and Saturday (2/10 and 2/11) from 9:30am – 3:45pm for the Guys and Dolls Golf Tournament. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director Sent 2023-02-08: Guys and Dolls - Guys and Dolls Tournament Sign-ups for the tournament have ended. Due to the weather forecast for the mornings, we have changed the starting times to be 11:00am & 1:30pm. Our awards and happy hour will be Saturday at 5:00pm. Bring your favorite finger food to share and BYOB! - Deloris Pearcy Sent 2023-02-08: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) on Feb 7, 2023 - The video from the February 7, 2023 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing: on the Sunshine Web site AND directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents Email: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-02-07: Home For Sale - See the home, 1917 W Montana Ave, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Kelly and Susan Kennedy. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-02-07: Resident Passing (Current) Funeral Info As provided to you yesterday - Current resident: Rodney Fink, husband to Bertha, passed away Friday, Feb 3, 2023. https://www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com/tributes/DrRodney-FinkCDR-USNR-RET Additional Info provided by Bertha Fink: Services: will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church on Feb 12 (Sunday) @ Noon. Address: 1406 E. Austin Harlingen arc 78550 Valerie Basaldua, Office Manager Sent 2023-02-06: Residents Passing (Current & Former) - Current resident: Rodney Fink, husband to Bertha, passed away Friday, Feb 3, 2023. https://www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com/tributes/DrRodney-FinkCDR-USNR-RET Former resident: Nancy O'Brien Passed away Friday, Feb 3, 2023. Former Resident Virgina Carubia called it in...956-454-9501. Valerie Basaldua, Office Manager Sent 2023-02-05: Sunshine Rock Painting Club Meeting February 6th, 2023 - Reminder - next Sunshine Rock Painting Class is Monday, February 6th, 2023, to 3pm in Retzlaff Hall! We plan to paint rocks for Easter and also planning to share some with local nursing home. Hope to see you there! Thank you Cathy Richmond for everything! - Karren Amos Sent 2023-02-04: AT FRONT GATE: Emergency vehicle - Siren Operated Sensor-Yelper not working - At our Front Gate - the Yelper S.O.S. (Siren Operated Sensor) is not working. Lalo has checked it out and could not get it to work (sound its alarm). The Police Fire and EMS use this operation to get in here when necessary. Part of Yelper system is in our gate and the other part is in their Units. When the yelp has been recognized for three (3) seconds a trigger is sent to open the gate. This is an effective way for emergency service to respond - not needing a code or a key. A call has been made to have it repaired. However, it will probably be Monday before that occurs. Therefore, the Front gate will remain in the 'open' position in case EMS or other emergency occurs - and we, the residents, come in late after hours. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2023-02-04: Home For Sale - See the home at 1940 W WI, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Victor & Judy Deleon. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-02-01: WC: Taste of Sunshine Potluck and Cakewalk - Dear Neighbors, The Women’s Club is happy to announce the upcoming activity of Taste of Sunshine with a Cake Walk. This event will take place on Thursday, February 23rd at 4PM. With this event, we encourage everyone to make a dish from their childhood/adulthood lives or from the state in which you live/lived. This is a great way for us to get to know each other better through the love of food. When you enter the hall, you will place your dish under your state sign. Hopefully, we will see so many wonderful dishes and state pride from all of our Sunshine residents. To make the event, a little more interesting, we have decided to add a cakewalk. We will have a sign-up list for anyone who would like to donate a baked good and we will sell cakewalk tickets for two dollars a walk. There will be other surprises as well! We are looking forward to a wonderful time of fellowship with our community and encourage everyone to have fun and participate in this event. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. More details to come in the following weeks. Sincerely, - Pam Davis 214-516-4844 & Vicky Leroy 785-418-6208 Sent 2023-02-01: Home For Sale - See the home, 4132 M MO St, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Robert and Cheryl Ross. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-01-06: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023 - The below will be posted in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes prior to 1 PM today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEPO BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE to Community Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Immediately after the Board meeting (Regular) in Retzlaff Hall (Board members Only) This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President, Share Nelson, has called a SEPO Board Executive Session, for Board members only, to be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023, immediately after the 1 PM Board meeting (Regular) in Retzlaff Hall. There will be no access permitted into Retzlaff Hall, other than Board members, during this Executive Session. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law. As stated in Section 4.03 of the SEPO Bylaws, the Board may discuss: Enforcement action in violation of Covenants or Bylaws. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President Sent 2023-02-01: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 7, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 1 PM, February 7, 2023 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting is: available to view/print directly from HERE posted on the Sunshine Web site . Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM today: in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: January 2025 (In Process of adding rest of emails for this month.) (Multiple emails from Jan 1 thru Jan 31 still need to be added to this page. If you have any questions about SEPO emails during this timeframe, please contact the Website Mgr @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com .) Sent 2025-01-01: STAINED GLASS CLASS STARTS THURSDAY JAN 9TH - Stained glass classes will start Thursday, Jan 9th, from 6:30 to about 8:30 p.m. These sessions are for all residents and renters who are interested in trying your hand at stained glass. We have many donated items, such as patterns, tools, glass, etc., so you need nothing but your own imagination, and your two hands, and a desire to try this art form. Classes are held in the woodshop, which is located in the storage area, and you will need your front gate clicker in order to enter. There is no exact order for the classes, so if you miss a week, that is not a problem. I am hoping to have a few other glass artists to assist in helping people feel more comfortable working with the glass. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. If I don't answer, please leave me a voicemail and I will promptly return your call. - Cathy Chajec, 708-280-8910 Sent 2025-01-01: WC: New Homeowners' Party - Sent 2025-01-01: Pool has been reopened - Our pool has been reopened. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board Sent 2025-01-01: Birding and Nature Club Notice - Hey, Birding and Nature enthusiasts! Just a reminder, Mike Heep, our local expert on regional and indigenous plants along with Rio Grande Valley habitat, will be our featured speaker Monday, January 6 at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall. Please join us for this enjoyable and informative presentation. All Are welcome! - Deb Jones, Secretary, Birding and Nature Club Back to Top

SEPO Rules Click on the underlined links below to view/print the documents. Covenants Covenants (Exhibit B: Archi tectural Control Committee) Bylaws Policies & Pr ocedures Sunshine Country Clu b Estates, Inc. Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule SEPO Managem ent Certificate

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

SEPO Board Nominating Committee For 2024 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information (from various emails, etc) is presented in reverse chronological order.) Nominating Committee Activity for 2024 Election Nominating Committee Process Guide (2023-12-08) Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating Committee Activity for 2024 Election NOMINATING COMMITTEE ACTIVITY FOR 2024 ELECTION Sent via SEPO Enews Email - 2023-12-27: AMENDED LIST OF NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Pam Adams (Chairperson), Pam Lacy and Patrick Heinerikson, are pleased to submit the following Candidate names, in alphabetical order, for the 2024 SEPO Board of Directors election. These SEPO Residents have met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. All Candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by the Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. The BIOs we receive from each Candidate will be sent via separate email in the next day or two. During the January 2024 SEPO Residents & Directors meeting the Nominating Committee will move that the SEPO Board place the names of these nominees on the 2024 ballot. Randy Davis Scott Kronshage Tracy Wagner This announcement is currently posted outside the SEPO Office. The Candidates’ BIOs will also be posted there, once they are all received by the committee. Please contact Pam Adams, Chairperson, with any questions. 615 668 3145 Sent via SEPO Enews Email - 202 3-12-14: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster & Request for Potential Candidates Members of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee are made up of: Pam Adams 615-668-4145 (Chairperson) Patrick Heinerikson 816-810-2862 Pam Lacy 218-443-3416 We have met and are in the process of locating talented SEPO Resident volunteers who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors or would maybe be willing to assist in any of these positions. Experience and willingness to learn and grow is a plus for homeowners wishing to volunteer. Three of the current Board Directors’ terms are ending in the forthcoming SEPO Board election in February 2024. There are a total of seven positions that make up the SEPO Board and they are: Officers: President, Secretary and Treasurer Director Golf Course Director Common Area 1 (SEPO Buildings) Director Common Area 2 (Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches and Texas Ave) Director Common Area 3 (Storage & Shop Area, Tennis/Shuffleboard). These positions are elected and appointed at the Organizational Meeting held immediately following the Annual Meeting in February each year. This means a Board member may hold a position this past year but may not necessarily retain that position during their second year. It’s up to the Board members to make this determination amongst themselves. Share Nelson, Mark Owen and Randy Davis are not planning to run again but are willing to mentor anyone taking the positions currently held by them. Please contact any of the above Nominating Committee if you'd like to learn more, volunteer, have interest or know homeowners who may have talent in any and /or all positions. Together we can achieve so much! Thanking you all in advance. Pam Adams SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE FOR 2024 ELECTION Nominating Committee Process Guide (2023-12-08) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

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

S EPO Community E-Mails: August 2022 Sent 2022-08-31: Rock Painting Club: Rock Sale - The Rock Painting Club will be selling rocks in the Hall on Friday, September 2nd from 12:30 to 1:30. We understand that many members are unable to drive to get rocks so we are selling them at cost. Rocks will be $1 each. Please try to bring exact change. There will be a limit of 5 rocks per person at this time so we will have enough rocks for anyone who wants them. They will be unwashed. - Karren Amos Sent 2022-08-27: Potluck - Sept 5, 2022 - From: Cathy Richmond Sent 2022-08-26: NEED HELP: Preparing the Web for upcoming 2022-2023 Winter Season - Hi all - I have spent several hours this week updating the Sunshine Web site in preparation of our upcoming 2022-2023 Winter Season. I would like a volunteer to work with me on making sure I'm getting all of the 'links' pointing to the correct pages. I will instruct you next week, at your convenience, in what you need to do. The actual verification process I'm asking for help with will probably take you an hour or so. Then I will make any corrections that may be needed and have you verify everything again. Please contact me if you can help me out with this (please). I'm so close to all of the updates I may not catch some minor errors - which a fresh eye could catch. Thanks in advance to whomever volunteers. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 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 Sent 2022-08-24: SEPO Newsletter Info - I wanted to give everyone an update concerning the SEPO Newsletter. For the time being, I will be retaining the position of SEPO Newsletter Manager. Therefore, I have taken this opportunity to update the SEPO Newsletter Guidelines and have posted them on the Sunshine Web site HERE : For those of you who are new to Sunshine and have not viewed previous Newsletters or have not been involved in creating articles for the Newsletter, please read these guidelines carefully, and give me a call with any questions. And, of course, those of you who are familiar with all of this, please read the 'updated' guidelines. As stated in the guidelines, our first Newsletter for this upcoming winter season (2022-2023) will be published in Oct, 2022. So your articles will be due to seponewsletter@gmail.com by Sep 24 at the latest. See the guidelines for when reminders will be sent concerning the deadline for your articles. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-08-22: FOUND: Break-ins at Sunshine - I found a car plug-in for usb and electric plug in my driveway today. Let me know if you’re missing. - Vicki Carroll 1949 w montana Sent 2022-08-21: Break-ins at Sunshine - Sent 2022-08-21: Music at the Pool - The Board has received complaints about loud music being played at the pool. People have left the pool area because the music interfered with their enjoyment of the area. People go to the pool to swim, sunbathe, read, relax, etc. If you are alone at the pool, feel free to play your music. When another person enters the area, please, be considerate and ask that person if he/she objects to your music or the volume level of your music. If it bothers him/her, please, turn your music off or use earbuds. The reverse is true as well. If there is someone in the pool or lounging in the area, the "music lover" should request permission before turning on his/her music. I regret having to address a situation that should simply be a matter of consideration of others' peaceful enjoyment. Sincerely, Jean Burgoine Director of the pool area Sent 2022-08-18: CORRECTION: Women's Club (WC): Taste of Sunshine Event Date - Taste of Sunshine Event 🌞 We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing everyone’s safe return this fall. As a reminder, we will be having a new unique event this season (Saturday, February 25, 2023) in which we will be asking everyone to prepare your favorite dish from your home state, country or a place that you have lived and loved. We feel this would be a wonderful way to get to know each other better through the joy of food! That being said, please think about what you would like to make and please be sure to bring any ingredients you may need from your travels back to Sunshine with you. We are looking forward to learning more about each other through food. Also, as a bonus, we will be offering a cake walk during this event so please let us know if you are interested in donating a baked good. If you have any questions or concerns about this event, please feel free to contact Pam Davis 214-516-4844. Sincerely, Pam Davis and Vicky LeRoy Krueger Sent 2022-08-18: Name Tags Available in Office - Nametags for several residents are available in the SEPO Office. This list of names is HERE. Tom Eich Deb Eich Yolanda Mendez Freddy Mendez Lorrie Fortune Sharyl Belka Douglas Taylor Charla Taylor Curtis Whittlesey Thomas Jean Doug Snyder Chris Snyder Jon Humburg Bob Wilson Randy Voth Gloria Voth Ann Everett Jill Heinerikson Pat Heinerikson -- Sincerely, - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2022-08-17: Women's Club (WC): Taste of Sunshine Event - Taste of Sunshine Event 🌞 We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing everyone’s safe return this fall. As a reminder, we will be having a new unique event this season (February 23, 2023) in which we will be asking everyone to prepare your favorite dish from your home state, country or a place that you have lived and loved. We feel this would be a wonderful way to get to know each other better through the joy of food! That being said, please think about what you would like to make and please be sure to bring any ingredients you may need from your travels back to Sunshine with you. We are looking forward to learning more about each other through food. Also, as a bonus, we will be offering a cake walk during this event so please let us know if you are interested in donating a baked good. If you have any questions or concerns about this event, please feel free to contact Pam Davis 214-516-4844. Sincerely, Pam Davis and Vicky LeRoy Krueger Sent 2022-08-17: SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB CLASS - REMINDER - NEXT SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB CLASS - Mon, Aug 22nd, 1-3pm! Any questions? Please phone me at 309-781-3479 Karren Amos Sent 2022-08-15: Sunshine Web site Updates - I have been periodically making updates to the Sunshine Web site over the last 2-3 weeks and will be continuing to do so more often as the 2022-2-23 winter season approaches. Sometimes I forget to check the site layout for phones and tablets to ensure they look ok - as they do on the computer I'm using to make the changes. If you see anything when viewing the site on your phone or tablet that looks 'not quite right', please let me know so I can get it fixed. Remember, the Web site is a window into our Sunshine world, so I really want to make sure it looks professional and contains accurate data. Thanks to all of you for helping me do that. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 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 Sent 2022-08-15: Sunshine Mr. Fix-It List - This is for both those who are newer to our great Sunshine community and also as a reminder to those who have lived there for a while. If you are looking for help with repairs etc, the Mr. Fix-It list is available on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Simply go to this page and click on the 'Mr. Fix-It List' button. Also, if you have had work performed by someone who is not currently on this list, please let Mike Bricker know if you 'liked' them or 'did not like' them, so Mike can update this list. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 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 I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Sent 2022-08-14: Rock Painting Club: Received Letter of Appreciation - Sunshine Country Club Estates - Rock Painting Club! I am pleased to share with Sunshine Country Club Estates Rock Painting Club & residents - the Estates Rock Painting Club received a Letter of Appreciation from "Veterans Affairs", Harlingen TX, for the painted rocks we donated this past Veterans Day. Copies of the letter will be available at our next Rock Painting Club session on August 22nd. Spreading Kindness - One Rock at a Time!" - Karren Amos Sent 2022-08-14: Former Resident Passing - Betty Schlinder,95, passed away on August 7th. She lived on Wisconsin for many years. Cathy Richmond Sent 2022-08-12: SEPO - July 2022 Financials - The July 2022 Financials are posted on the website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2022-08-07: MARKET: Home For Sale - Please visit the Sunshine Market to view information about our home that is For Sale. - Margo & Bobby Crouch 512.423.7855 Sent 2022-08-06: Thank You - Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during the loss of my husband Paul. They were all very much appreciated! Viola (Oley) Reuter Sent 2022-08-06: ATTENTION: Overwatering of lawn during a time of drought - Some farmers in this area have had their water allotments cancelled due to the drought. They cannot grow crops without irrigating. You may have noticed when you drive down our streets that there is standing water in them due to residents over-watering. Anyone who is watering their lawn should limit it to twice a week. Watering more often than that saturates the ground, and it will not be able to soak up water when it rains. This adds to our flooding situation. Thank you for your cooperation. - SEPO Board Sent 2022-08-04: MARKET: Home For Sale - Please visit the Sunshine Market to view information about my home that is For Sale. - Tiffany Prater Call or text 956-574-1010 Sent 2022-08-01: SEPO Activities Calendar - Last spring it was suggested by more than one resident that the 2-pager that has been used for years wasn't very 'friendly' to read/interpret. After some research, it was decided to start adding all of the SEPO activities, meetings etc that were requested (see request process HERE ) to the SEPO G-Mail Office Calendar. I do believe Valerie has been posting that calendar (by month) in the library all summer. Although I had never gotten around to putting it on the Web site - low and behold - both August & September are out there as of yesterday. (see this page ) When you look at it for the first time you will probably say - I can't read that!! Simply enlarge the document on your computer or other smart device to view the details. I have also included the 'color legend' of where the activities take place on page one of each month's calendar. Please review the calendar carefully to ensure the activites, etc you have previously requested are listed correctly - days, dates, times, descriptions etc. Please let the office know if something needs added, deleted or changed. I know things are pretty much status quo for the next couple of months, so I probably won't be updating these two documents on the Web site. However, with the winter season rapidly approaching, I need to figure out a 'not so labor intensive' method of keeping the updated monthly calendars on the Web site. Please contact me with any questions or issues you may have. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Activities: Special (2024-2025 Winter Season) Additional Details Stained Glass Class (COMPLETE) Coffee & Donuts (COMPLETE) Cruise Meeting (2025-01-10) (COMPLETE) Karaoke (PERIODIC) Calling All Cats & Dogs (PERIODIC) Private Events (PERIODIC) Caroling (2024-12-20) (COMPLETE) SONshine Ministries: Toy for Kids (COMPLETE) *************** COMPLETE Stained Glass Class Sent 2025-01-01: STAINED GLASS CLASS STARTS THURSDAY JAN 9TH - Stained glass classes will start Thursday, Jan 9th, from 6:30 to about 8:30 p.m. These sessions are for all residents and renters who are interested in trying your hand at stained glass. We have many donated items, such as patterns, tools, glass, etc., so you need nothing but your own imagination, and your two hands, and a desire to try this art form. Classes are held in the woodshop, which is located in the storage area, and you will need your front gate clicker in order to enter. There is no exact order for the classes, so if you miss a week, that is not a problem. I am hoping to have a few other glass artists to assist in helping people feel more comfortable working with the glass. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. If I don't answer, please leave me a voicemail and I will promptly return your call. - Cathy Chajec, 708-280-8910 Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Coffee & Donuts Sent 2024-11-06: Coffee & Donuts in the Library - I wanted to let everyone know that 'Coffee & Donuts' will be available again this winter season on every Thursday in the Library @ 8 AM, starting tomorrow (Nov 7). Donuts are $1 each and coffee is free. So come on over and chat with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a sweet treat. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Cruise Meeting (2025-01-10) 2025-01-10: by Karen Price - The hall has been reserved for everyone who has signed up to go on the February 2025 Cruise. Details concerning this cruise will be discussed at this time. - Karen Price Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Karaoke (Dec 18, 2024) COMPLETE Sent 2024-12-06: Karaoke (Dec 18, 2024) - Karaoke in the Hall on Wednesday, December 18 starting at 5 PM (doors open at 4:30). Christmas songs will be sung, but not exclusively. It will be like our regular karaoke with some Christmas songs mixed in. If you’ve never been to a karaoke event and want to see what it’s about, come join us. - Randy Davis Karaoke (Nov 15, 2024) COMPLETE Sent 2024-11-11: Karaoke this Friday, Nov 15, 2024 - This Friday, November 15, Karaoke in the Hall. Doors open at 4:30, singing starts at 5pm. You don’t have to be a singer to come enjoy a fun filled evening. Let your neighbors and friends impress you with their singing abilities. We hope to see you there. - Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Karaoke (Oct 25, 2024) COMPLETE SEPO FB: 2024-10-23 - Karaoke in the Hall this Friday. Doors open at 4:30. If you’ve never been, you should come check it out. Remember, you don’t have to sing. Come see the talent in our community and maybe even dance a little. Bring a snack if you want, but it’s not required. It’s a great chance to hang out with your friends and neighbors. We hope to see you there. - Randy Davis (SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-10-20: Karaoke - It’s karaoke time! Friday, October 25, in the Hall. Doors open at 4:30, and singing will begin at 5pm. Come encourage your friends and neighbors as they show off their skills. Plus, plenty of dancing. Bring a snack if you want, but as always, it’s not about the food. Phillip and Patricia Lay are always a hoot to have with us. Phillip has much better equipment than I do, and we’ll be trying it out. We hope to see you there . - Randy Davis (SEPO Facebook) Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Grooming: Calling All Dogs and Cats (Oct 10, 2024) COMPLETE Sent 2024-08-07: Calling All Dogs and Cats too! - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 , to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:30 p.m. 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 Back to Top *************** PERIODIC: Private Events COMPLETE Apr 23, 2025 / 2PM to 10 PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself 5PM to 9PM) UPCOMING Dec 13 & 14, 2024 / 5:30PM to 3PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself on Dec 14 - 12PM to 3PM) COMPLETE Dec 4, 2024 / 11AM to 5PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself 12PM to 4PM) COMPLETE Nov 28, 2024 / 12:30AM to 3:30PM / Pavilion (Event itself 1PM to 3PM) COMPLETE Nov 13, 2024 thru Mar 26, 2025 ONGOING The Card Room will be utilized every Wednesday from 9:30 am to Noon from Nov 13, 2024 thru Mar 26, 2025 for a 'private' Bible Study group. - Approved by the SEPO Office Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Caroling (2024-12-20) Sent 2024-12-15: Golf cart-Caroling - Wanted to let all the Carolers, Elves, Mr & Mrs Santa, and all the golf carts, know that Share Nelson has graciously opened up her home for the before party 🤩🥂🍻 Friday December 20th 4:00 1929 W Indiana Cir Please bring finger food, cookies, yummies!! BYOB Golf cart-Caroling starts at 5:00. ALL are welcome. Come spread Christmas Cheer 🎅🤶🫶😍 - Patricia Lay Back to Top *************** COMPLETE SONshine ministries: Toys for Kids (thru 2024-11-23) Sent 2024-10-21: SONshine ministries: Toys for Kids - SONshine ministries requested SEPO to sponsor a class of children from one of the Mexican schools for a Christmas gift drive. This was discussed in the Women's Club meeting last Friday and it was agreed that we would support it. There is a table setup in the library where you can participate in this effort if you choose to. Each tag on the tree has the name of a child, whether they are a girl or a boy and their age. You take a tag, put your name on the list and then purchase a gift of not more than $20. Do not wrap the gifts, just attach the tag to the gift. Then put the gift in the box under the table. I know this seems early in the year, but the deadline for this drive is November 23. Lenore will also be doing a separate drive at a later time for toys for the Police department and the Marines. Any questions can be directed to Rich Hulswit at (701) 566-1257. Thank you and God Bless. - Cindy Hulswit Back to Top

Golf Events during the winter season (2024-2025 ). Golf Events (Oct 1, 2024 thru Mar 31, 2025) Additional Details Women's Golf League (Winter 2024-2025) Men's Golf League (Winter 2024-2025) O'Clockers Golf (ONGOING) *************** WINTER 2024-2025 Women's Golf League Sent 2024-11-11: REMINDER: Restricted golf times on Wednesdays - REMINDER TO ALL SEPO RESIDENTS: THE GOLF COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL NOON. This is stated in the SEPO Policies & Procedures , Number 20 in the 'Golf Course' section. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. - Dana Szretter, Women's Golf League President Newsletter, 2024-11: REMINDER: Our first day of league golf is Wednesday, November 6th. Please plan to meet in the library between 8:30 and 8:45 to sign up. Don’t forget your league dues, $25.00 … $1.00 bills will be much appreciated. Hostess signup sheets will be posted on the bulletin board. We ask that two people sign up for each week. Look at scheduled weeks and sign up for the week or weeks that will work best with your schedule. Hostess packets were developed last year for your convenience with step-by-step instructions. Ask for help if you have any questions. See you on the 6th! - Dana Szretter, League President Back to Top *************** WINTER 2024-2025 Men's Golf League Newsletter 2024-11 & Sent 2024-10-26: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Men's Golf League 2024-2025 Kickoff - At the post tournament men’s golf league meeting last spring, the members voted unanimously to change the signup system and fee structure for men’s golf for the coming season. The changes approved are as follows: Elimination of the advance sign-up. Members will show up to play at either the 8:30 am launch or the 10:15 am launch. Fifteen (15) minutes before each tee time, a ball with the player’s name will be drawn for hole assignment. Golfers arriving less than 15 minutes before tee time will not be assigned to a team for that tee time. Early players who arrive late can return to play at 10:15 am. Second shift players who arrive late will need to wait until the following week to play. The fee structure has also changed. Gone is the requirement to pay $1.00 per week and a $20 membership fee. It has been replaced with a membership fee of $40.00 which covers weekly play, tournament costs and administrative costs (ink, paper, etc). Cash only will be accepted for payment. In order to have your golf ball (supplied by Matt Lyne) placed in the case for player eligibility each golfer must pay his $40.00 membership fee before playing. The first date for 2024-2025 season is November 5, 2024. In order to accommodate players who wish to play on November 5, Matt Lyne and Jerry Wetherbee will be available to collect membership fees from 7:30 am to 8:00 am, and from 9:30 am to 10:00 am. Alternatively, if you wish to pay early you may drop your $40.00 off with either Matt or Jerry prior to the November 5 start date. If you have questions about this, contact Matt Lyne at 308-870-1423 or Jerry Wetherbee at 425-418-3345. - Jerry Wetherbee / Matt Lyne Back to Top *************** ONGOING O'Clo ckers Golf Scramble (Daily, Year-round) Sent 2024-11-05: O'Clockers Golf Scramble: Time Change - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 6th. Meet beside shuffleboard court at 3:45 for team assignments. Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players. - Donna Myers Sent 2024-10-10: O'Clockers Golf Scramble: Time Change - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 5:00 on Sunday October 13th. Meet beside shuffleboard court at 4:45 for team assignments. Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players. - Donna Myers Back to Top

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Sunshine Amenities You can find details about each of the below by clicking on the Title of the Area you are Interested in. * Neighborhood Watch-CERT * Art Painting Club * Birding & Nature Club * Fishing Association * Fitness Rooms (under Construction) * Garden Club * Golf * Large Mail Package Pickup * Library * Mr. Fix-It List * Pool-Hottub-Pavilion * Quilting (Killer Bees) * Recipes * Rock Painting Clu b * Storage Lot * Tennis & Pickleball & Table Tennis * Woodshop The following are past opportunities. * Crafty Creations by Heidi * Gift & Memorial Club * Sunday Night Music * Video Exercises Additional Amenities Details Are - Back to Top

In Memoriam Please note that the SEPO Office will be keeping a list of names of all 'Residents' or 'former Residents' we lose during the year. If you know of anyone who passes, please notify Valerie in the Office @ sepo.office@gmail.com To see a list of the persons who will be missed by their many friends and family click on the Years below. 2026 2021-2025 2016-2020