Clubs & Committees (2022-2023 Winter) Additional Details B&N Club (Ongong) Woodshop Orientation (Periodic) Woodworkers - Spaghetti Dinner (2023-01-24) NW - Finger Lickin' Chicken (2023-01-16) CANCELED B&N Club (Ongong) ***************** ONGOING Bi r ding & Nature Club ​ Sent 2023-03-09: Reminder of Butterfly Speaker - Reminder of Birding and Nature & Garden Club Speaker Monday The Garden and Birding and Nature Clubs will be joining together for a March speaker on "Attracting Butterflies-All Year Long". Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist, author, blogger, photographer and much more, will share colorful butterfly photo's and how to bring beautiful butterflies to your landscape. Date: March 13th Time: 6:00pm. *Note earlier than usual. Place: Retzlaff Hall If you want, a good will donation will be collected to continue Anita's research. Birding and Nature will hold monthly meeting after Anita's presentation. - Susanne Ulrich & Tom Stone ​ Sent 2023-02-15: 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 ​ S ent 2023-01-17: Community Bird Walk - There will be a community Bird Walk for all interested community residents starting at 9:00am at the gazebo on Texas Ave. on Thursday, Jan. 19th. Anyone interested in learning about our local bird population is welcome to attend. Tour will include some walking and some carting as we will be going over to Lake Side to view species there. Questions, call Ralph Peterson at 607-590-0606. ​ Sent 2023-01-02: Birding and Nature Club Pot Luck Canceled - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Birding and Nature Club community Pot Luck supper scheduled for Jan. 9th has been canceled. Instead, the club will hold a regular meeting in the Library at 7:00pm on Jan. 9th. Ralph Peterson ​ Sent 2022-12-28: Christmas Bird Count - The Christmas Bird Count will take place this Saturday, December 31. The Bird Count is a national volunteer event. Every species and bird is counted. Results are tabulated throughout the United States. The results are an indication of how well or poorly the bird population is doing. The Sunshine Birding and Nature Group has participated in this event for many years. We will assemble at the Gazebo on Texas Avenue at 7:30 a.m. We will be divided into groups with assigned areas to cover. We need bird identifiers, bird sighters, and tally keepers. No special talent is needed for the last 2 jobs listed. We will go out on foot, in golf carts, and in cars. Bring binoculars. This event is open to anyone in the community. Please join us. For more information contact Ralph Peterson. Woodshop Orientation (Periodic) Back to Top ******************** PERIODIC Woodshop Orientation ​ Sent 2023-03-06: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday March 9th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday March 9th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. ​ Sent 2023-01-14: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday January 19th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday Jan 19th 5 pm in the woodshop. ​ This class is a requirement for using the woodshop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. ​ Sent 2022-10-18: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday October 20th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday Oct 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. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Woodworkers - Spaghetti Dinner (2023-01-24) Back to Top ******************* COMPLETE Woodworkers Spaghetti Dinner (Jan 24, 2023) ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Woodworkers - Spaghetti Supper - The woodworkers would like to thank everyone who supported our Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. We had a great turn out and everyone seemed to have a great time. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible. Those who baked cakes, cooked for two days, kitchen help, hall set up, all the servers and cleanup crew. This endeavor could not happen without all your support. We hope you all enjoyed your meal and look forward to seeing you in the woodshop. - Cathy Chajec, Woodworker Club Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-01-17: SPAGHETTI DINNER UPDATE - Sunshine Estates Woodworkers Spaghetti Fundraiser ​ $10 per person Tuesday Jan. 24th 4:30 to 6 pm Carry outs and delivery available. Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, garlic or non-garlic bread, dessert, iced or hot tea, coffee, water. Spaghetti dinner tickets are still available. Contact John Chajec, Pat Harvey, Vic Hillman or Neil Moorehead for tickets. Delivery: 956-893-2508 from 4 to 5:30pm the night of the dinner Or, better yet, 708-280-8940 for advance notice. Carryouts: a server will be at the north door (street) and will assist you. Dining: you may come at any time between 4:30 and 6 pm Process: before taking your seat, pick up your salad and dessert. Your drinks and spaghetti will be served at your table. Please fill out the back of your ticket: name, table# and garlic or nongarlic bread. (pencils will be at the table) A server will pick up your ticket and bring your spaghetti back. Hope to see you there, Cathy Chajec ​ Sent 2023-01-06: WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER JAN 24TH - Sunshine Country Club Estates Woodworkers Spaghetti Dinner Tuesday January 24th 4:30 to 6 pm Retzlaff Hall Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, garlic or nongarlic bread, dessert, iced or hot tea, coffee, water $10 per ticket Carryouts and delivery available Only 250 tkts available, sells out fast, get your tickets early Tkts available from your friendly Woodworkers. Any questions call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Back to Top NW - Finger Lickin' Chicken (2023-01-16) CANCELED ******************** CANCELED Neighborhood Watch Finger Lickin' Chicken Dinner (Jan 16, 2023) ​ Sent 2023-01-09: Finger Lickin' Chicken CANCELED - I was diagnosed with COVID Sunday morning. No fever No chills, Chest X-Ray is neg. I feel fine except for a little sore throat and body ache. Therefore, for the safety of all of us, I am calling off the Finger LIckin' Chicken Fundraiser until further notice. I have asked Jean Burgoine to clear the board in the Library, open the $$ box and give back your envelopes via Valerie at the Office. Please contact Valerie to pick up your envelope. Thanks for your generosity and Sorry for the disappointment but we will reschedule at a safer time. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2023-01-05: RE: Invitation and Fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch - Finger Lickin' Chicken - Dear Friends - Our Neighborhood Watch will soon hold a fundraiser - Monday 16 January 2023 about 4pm Retz Hall. Information and signup etc is in the Library. Eat in or Take out. If you would like to help with this project - please let me know. You do not have to be a NW volunteer to help. There are a variety of "jobs" - before - during & after. Thanks. Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 Back to Top

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

SEPO Communication Guidelines SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines (Do Not Reply) SEPO Newsletter Guidelines ​ Web site "For Sale/Rent Sunshine Homes" Guidelines ​ Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 FROM YOUR SEPO BOARD CONCERNING SEPO COMMUNICATIONS (Dec 23, 2022) ​ Your SEPO Board does NOT sanction the Facebook page titled "Sunshine CCE Residents". And it was NOT created at the request of the Women's Club. It is a private group created and controlled by a resident. ​ The Board is looking at developing something, i.e., a Facebook page, to meet Sunshine residents needs of announcing social events in and around Sunshine. And to wish your friends Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary etc. A fun place to post. ​ A few days ago, the SEPO Board created a new area on a bulletin board in the library where offsite activities can be advertised, and signup sheets displayed. It is located just to the right of the Women's Club activities signup area. Each offsite item posted must include who is organizing the event, location, cost, date and telephone number of who to contact for more information. As a final Note: Any new communications channels DO NOT take the place of current SEPO communications channels; emails, Web site and Newsletter (see above). ​ Stay tuned for more to come concerning this. ​ SEPO Board ​ Email Sent 2023-03-06: SEPO Communications Management - Hi All - There's seems to be some confusion/questions concerning my responsibilitIes since exiting from the SEPO Board on Feb 21. Although I am no longer your SEPO Board Secretary, I am still the SEPO Communications Mgr and will continue to send SEPO emails and manage the SEPO website, just as I did prior to being elected to the Board. Please continue to send items to me exactly the same as before, following the guidelines above. ​ ​ Contact me if you have any questions. Thx ​ ​ Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager @ sepoenews@gmail.com SEPO Web site Admin @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Pool - Hot tub - Pavilion The open air Pavilion next to the Pool and Hot tub plays host to many neighborhood gatherings and parties. ​ The pool is always available to Swimming, Sunbathing and Just enjoying the company of Friends & Neighbors. Email Sent 2023-03-02: NO GLASS CONTAINERS IN POOL OR PAVILION AREA - Attention to all Residents: The above is a reminder that is posted in the area of the swimming pool and pavilion. There are to be no glass containers brought into this area. This is for obvious reasons. For your safety and others, this is a rule that MUST be followed. If glass drops and shatters, which it does, and you are barefoot, you will very much regret stepping on it. It is almost impossible to completely clean up and if it goes into the pool or hot tub, they must be drained and cleaned. Known offenders will be made accountable. - SEPO Board See the result of Pool Shower renovations. What a calm soothing place to be at night. Pool-Hot tub-Pavilion at night Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Back to Top

Women's Club: Prior Years Women's Club (2022 - 2024) Officer Movements prior to end of term. President: Marian Young (Resigned 03-28-22) Vice-President (elected) (Appointed President when Marian Young resigned) Vicky Leroy Krueger (term ends Feb 2024) Judy Stone replaced Vicky as VP in 10-2022. Women's Club ( 2020 - 2022) Women's Club Officers (2020-2022) President (appointed as of 09-08-21) Vice-President (elected) Marian Young (both terms ended Feb 2022) Treasurer: Glenda Wetherbee (term ended Feb 2022) Secretary (as of Summer 2021): Kathy Richmond (term ended Feb 2022) Women's Club (2020 - 2022) Officers (Resigned) prior to end of term. President: Janice McFee (resigned 09-2021) Secretary: Diane Tewell (resigned ??-2021) Women's Club Standing Committee Chairpersons ( 2020-2022) : Activities Director - Sue Swidryk Audit - ??? Bulletin Board Decorations - Terry DeBackere Historian - Mari Tennant Librarian - Marcia Santow Memorial - Karen Basse Newsletter - Beth Parrish Purchasing - Dee Novak Summer Potlucks - Marian Young Women's Club ( 2018 - 2020) Women's Club Officers (2018-2020): ​ President: Eileen Anderson Vice-President: Janis McFee Treasurer: Cathy Richmond Secretary: Linda Almond Women's Club Standing Committee Chairpersons ( 2019-2020) : Activities Director - Vickie Jones Bulletin Board Decorations - Terry DeBackere Historian - Mary Dronen Librarian - Marcia Santow Memorial - Karen Basse New Homeowner’s Orientation - Debbie Robbins (Winter) / Valerie Basaldua (Summer) New Homeowner’s Photos - Debbie Robbins (Winter) / Valerie Basaldua (Summer) Newsletter - Beth Parrish Purchasing - Linda Jones (Winter) / Sally Dronen (Summer) Summer Potlucks - Marian Young Sunday Night Dance: Ice Cream @ Intermission - By Weekly Volunteers Back to Top

Activities: Women's Club (Winter: 2021-2022) The Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets are posted in the SEPO Library. ​ As Details concerning the Events below become available they will be posted here. All Events Breakfast (2022-04-16) New Homeowners Party (2022-03-31) Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (2022-03-26) Breakfast (2022-03-19) Breakfast (2022-02-26) Mardi Gras (2022-02-24) Superbowl Party (2022-02-13) (CANCELLED) Breakfast (2022-01-22) Slideshow: History of SCCE (2022-01-18) NY Day Potluck Brunch (2022-01-01) Christmas Potluck (2021-12-25) Christmas Caroling (2021-12-23) Bake Sale & Craft Show (2021-12-03) Thanksgiving Dinner (2021-11-25) Goofy Golf (2021-11-22) Veterans Day Trbute (2021-11-11) Halloween Golf Cart Gala (2021-10-31) Mexican Fiesta (2021-10-29) All Events ****************************** Women's Club Events for the 2021-2022 Winter Season (+ a bonus breakfast in April) ​ The Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets are be posted in the SEPO Library. ​ Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-29-21 Fri Mexican Fiesta Chair (Cathy Richmond/Marian Young) (COMPLETE) ​ 10-31-21 Sun SUNSHINE Halloween Golf Cart Gala (Pam Lacy) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-11-21 Wed Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs/Marian Young) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-21-21 Sun Goofy Golf Co-chairs (Derek & Janis McFee) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-25-21 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Bev McIntosh) (COMPLETE ) ​ 12-03-21 Fri Back Sale & Craft Show (Terry DeBackere/Deb Robins) (COMPLETE) ​ 12-23-21 Wed Christmas Caroling (Pam Lacy) (COMPLETE ) 12-25-21 Fri Christmas Potluck (Lenore Combs) (COMPLETE ) ​ 01-01-22 Sat NY Day Potluck Brunch (Marian Young) (COMPLETE) ​ 01-18-22 Tue Slideshow: History of SCCE (Cathy Richmond) (COMPLETE) ​ 01-22-22 Sat Breakfast Burritos (Pam Davis) (COMPLETE) ​ 02-13-22 Sun Superbowl Party (Various) (CANCELLED) ​ 02-24-22 Thu Mardi Gras (Mary Hendrickson) (COMPLETE) ​ 02-19-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) (COMPLETE) ​ 03-26-22 Sat Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (Marge Sandusky) (COMPLETE) ​ 03-31-22 Thu New Homeowners' Party (Vickie Jones/Sherri Gardner) (COMPLETE) ​ 04-16-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) (UPCOMING) If you would like to volunteer to be on one or more of the Committees, please contact Judy Stone. ​ Judy Stone Women’s Club Activities Director 715-813-0770 sjudy3302@gmail.com Back to Top Breakfast (2022-04-16) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 04-16-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) UPCOMING ​ Sent 2022-04-13: Saturday Breakfast - ​ Final Women’s Club Breakfast of the season! The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall, this Saturday, April 16th from 7:30 - 10am. This time we will have scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits with sausage gravy, and mini blueberry muffins - all for just $5.00! Coffee, orange juice, and water will be included with purchase. Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a a plate to go! Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! For questions or info, contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844 ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 03-31-22 Thu New Homeowners' (Vickie Jones/Sherri Gardner) COMPLETE Sent 2022-03-17: New Homeowners' Party - REMINDER!!!!! The New Homeowners’ Party is fast approaching. Please sign up in the library. Important info: THEME- Meet and Greet in the Street WHEN- Thursday, March 31st WHERE- Michigan Ave. by the shuffleboard courts TIME- 4 till 5:30 New Homeowner’s will be introduced 5:30 Cookout dinner 6-9 DJ Doug music/dance COST- $10 per person (virtual tickets) All new homeowners are FREE and have been contacted by phone or a personal invite. ONLY new homeowners are to RSVP TO Vickie Jones at 262-689-7068, please do not signup in library. We are planning on being outside, so we ask everyone to bring a lawn chair. Thank you! Co-chairs - Sherri Gardner & Vickie Jones ​ Sent 2022-03-07: WC: New Homeowners' Party Announcement - New Homeowners Party (2022-03-31) Back to Top 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 Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (2022-03-26) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 03-26-22 Sat Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (Marge Sandusky) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2022-04-03: Dog Rescue Fundraiser - On Saturday March 26, the community of SCCE came together for a fundraising event to support Lost Ball Rescue who has helped us in the past with stray dogs that have wandered into our community. So many residents helped with this event from Woodshop donations, handmade quilts, Dog themed baskets, to cashiers, kitchen help, set up and clean up and more. Special shout out to Wade Prater and his band Whisky Dent who donated their talents and tips to the event. Tiffany Prater who created all the posters for the the silent auction, each individualized for each item. The Harlingen community gave generously and big thanks to Sally Hardy who obtained all the South Padre boat trips. Each contribution was large and necessary for the success of our event. ​ Many have been asked how much we raised. We raised $4,993, rounded out to $5,000. We did have to cover the cost of the food which was $672.21 so our total donation to Lost Ball was $4347.79. They are very appreciative, thank you to each and every one of you who helped. Marge Sandusky Sent 2022-03-22: Silent auction item - Just a reminder that we are closing in on our Fundraiser Saturday, March 26. We have Pulled pork plates, dancing and music. Silent auction with close to 50 items! Let's have fun while raising money for this worthy cause! Doors open at 4:30, dinner at 5:30, the band Whiskey Dent starts at 6:30. This schedule will allow time to see and bid on all our amazing items. Some of the items up for auction can be seen below. Bring cash or checkbooks please. Envelopes in the library for virtual sign up at $10 per person. BYOB. - Marge Sandusky Sent 2022-03-15: Silent auction item - We have many great silent auction items for the Women's Club Fundraiser next week, but we would love if anyone from the woodshop might donate something that they have made there. The event is on 3/26 but we are trying to wrap up our auction items. Thank you, Marge Sandusky Back to Top Breakfast (2022-03-19) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 03-19-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) COMPLETE ​ 2022-03-17: WC: Breakfast Poster Reminder - 2022-03-06: WC: Breakfast - Breakfast Pancakes The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall on March 19th from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. This time, we will feature a pancake breakfast which will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage all for just $5! Coffee, orange juice, and water will be included with purchase. We will have fruit, whipped cream, butter, regular syrup and sugar free syrup. Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a plate to go! Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! For questions or info, contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844 Breakfast (2022-02-26) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-26-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2022-02-17: Women's Club Breakfast: Feb 26, 2022 - Breakfast Casserole The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall on February 26th from 7:30AM – 10:00 AM. It will be a little different than past breakfasts. This month’s breakfast will feature Breakfast Casserole (a casserole with eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese and tater tots) accompanied by a delicious biscuit with choice of regular or sausage gravy. We will have condiments of butter, salsa, jalapeños and ketchup. This entire breakfast will be served for just $5.00 and will be served with orange juice, coffee and water! Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a meal to go. Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! Pam Davis Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-24-22 Thu Mardi Gras (Mary Hendrickson) COMPLETE Sent 2022-02-13: WC: Mardi Gras Update (Change of Plans) - Mardi Gras Change of plans. We will have virtual payment in the library when you signup instead of collecting money at the door. The Box is available in the library with envelopes to put your money in. $10 per person. Costumes and prizes! Mary Hendrickson Mardi Gras Chair ​ Newsletter 2022-02: Party time on February 24, Thursday, at Retzlaff Hall. Dance the night away in your costumes. Prizes will be given away!!! Doors will open at 4 pm for Happy Hour! Meal at 4:30. Music from 5-7 with DJ Doug and his wife, Kathy. Kathy works the crowd and is so much fun. This party is being thrown by the Women’s Club. The cost will be $10.00 a person. The Signup sheet will be available in the Library on Feb 10 and will be taken down on Feb 21. So be sure and signup and support our club!! Mary Hendrickson Mardi Gras Committee 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 2022-01-17: 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 Mardi Gras (2022-02-24) Back to Top Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-13 -22 Sun Superbowl Party (Various) CANCELLED ​ Sent 2022-02-09: WC: Superbowl Party Cancellation - Due to only mild interest in the Superbowl event at Retzlaff Hall and equipment malfunction (issue with TV Antenna so no reception), the Super Bowl event Sunday at Retzlaff Hall is being cancelled. Sue Swidryk ​ Sent 2022-02-07: WC, Superbowl Party - SUPER BOWL PARTY - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022 - RETZLAFF HALL - 4:30 PM TILL ???? - COME OUT FOR A FUN SUNDAY SUPPORTING YOUR SUPER BOWL TEAM, THE LOS ANGELES RAMS VERSUS THE CINCINNATI BENGALS. MEETING PLACE IS RETZLAFF HALL AT 4:30PM. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS AND A FOOD DISH TO PASS. Sue Swidryk ​ 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 activities & 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 2022-01-17: 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 Superbowl Party (2022-02-13) (CANCELLED) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 01-22-22 Sat Breakfast Burritos (Pam Davis) COMPLETE ​ Newsletter 2022-02: Our first Breakfast was a success. Thanks to Pam Davis and her fantastic crew. More breakfasts will be planned with different menus. ​ 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 2021-12-29: SEPO Woman’s Club event - Breakfast Burritos ​ The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall on January 22nd from 7am – 9am. It will be a little different than past breakfasts. Our breakfast will feature Breakfast Burritos (a tortilla, with either bacon and egg or sausage and egg). Toppings of cheese, salsa, and jalapenos will be available. The burritos will be $3.00 each (or 2 for $5.00, no limit). Coffee, orange juice, and water will be available with purchase. Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a few to go. Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! For questions or info, contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844 Breakfast (2022-01-22) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 01-18-22 Tue Slideshow: History of SCCE (Cathy Richmond) COMPLETE ​ Newsletter 2022-02: The history of Sunshine Estates slideshow played to a full audience. It was great to see so many residents come out to a Women's Club event. Thanks to Share Nelson and John Combs for putting the program together. ​ 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 2022-01-11: 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 ​ Newsletter 2022-01: On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, we will have Movie Night and show the history of Sunshine Country Club Estates. We will serve popcorn, and the movie/slide show is free to all residents. We will also have ice cream bars available for one dollar! The movie night starts at 6:00 pm. Slideshow: History of SCCE (2022-01-18) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 01-01-22 Sat NY Day Potluck Brunch (Marian Young) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-12-27: New Year's Day Event - Hey Everyone, We will be holding a community potluck brunch on Saturday, January 1, 2022 to step forward into the New Year! Doors will be open at 10 am for a half-hour social, and we'll eat at 10:30 am. Traditional dishes for breakfast are welcome, but you can bring anything you'd like. We provide the plates, napkins, etc. and we'll have coffee and tea available. Bring a mimosa or other beverages if you'd like. Come and join us on Saturday! Marian Young 719-468-4556 NY Day Potluck Brunch (2022-01-01) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 12-25-21 Fri Christmas Potluck (Lenore Combs) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-12-27: Christmas Potluck - Dear Friends, Just wanted to say Thanks to ALL who made this event happen - . We had fun, fellowship and food - what else does a human need? Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ 2021-12-11: Women's Club: CHRISTMAS DAY POT LUCK - Christmas Potluck (2021-12-25) Back to Top Christmas Caroling (2021-12-23) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 12-23-21 Wed Christmas Caroling (Pam Lacy) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-12-24: CHRISTMAS CAROLING: - Was Such Fun - Please take a little time out of your busy schedule and look below. Here you will see pictures and videos of what I'm talking about. I'm sure I'm saying this, not only for myself, but for all of those here in Sunshine, especially those who had the wonderful Christmas Carolers sing to them last night in front of their homes - Thank You to Pam Lacy, the Christmas Carolers, Ron Clark in his sleigh, the Elves, those who came out of their homes to listen and anyone else involved in this event. From what I witnessed; a super fun time was had by all. Not only was everyone spreading cheer, but I was also told by a couple of residents that it was great being able to get out and see their friends and also meet some of the new residents they had not had a chance to mingle with to date. Thanks again Pam - YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! Beth Parrish SEPO Communications The PICTURES start here. The VIDEOS start here. Sent 2021-12-16: CORRECTION - Christmas Caroling sites within Sunshine - This is Beth - I hadn't realized the original list Pam had sent me was in the exact order of the locations the Carolers were going to visit. And Pam has also corrected a name from the original list. So here is the list with the correct names and in the correct order. ******************************************** The following are the Christmas Caroling sites, in the order we will be stopping at, on December 23, 2021 starting at 5 PM to roughly 7 PM. We will be caroling in the streets in front of these residents' homes. Dahlstrom Tamayo Delsardo Montgomery Clark Whitley Hecker Pech Elliot Penrod Nelson ​We invite you to come outside to listen when we are near your home. Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2021-12-16: Calling all Christmas Carolers! - We will be meeting this Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 in Retzlaff hall. Please come and bring your singing friends with you. If you have any questions, please call Pam Lacy at 218-443-3416 Thank you and see you there. Pam Lacy Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 12-03-21 Fri Bake Sale & Craft Show (Terry Debackere & Debbie Robins) COMPLETE ​ 2021-11-16: WC: Bake Sale & Craft Show - Dec 3, 2021 - Women's Club Bake Sale & Craft Show will be Fri Dec 3rd from 8 am to noon at Retzlaff Hall. All are encouraged to get out your recipe books and make your favorite goodies to donate. Whatever your specialty...pies, cookies, homemade candies, jam...anything yummy...Drop off of your goodies will be from 4 to 7 on Thursday Dec 2. Also available will be homemade rolls & coffee to enjoy with your neighbors. Kathleen Sumner is in charge of the raffle table and drop offs. Crafters...tables will be available to display your wares for a fee of $5.00 per table. Call Terry DeBackere to save your table. Terry - 309 714 4743 at 989-397-7482. Bake Sale & Craft Show (2021-12-03) Back to Top *************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 11-25-21 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Bev McIntosh) COMPLETE ​ 2021-11-20: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner Signup Signup for the Thanksgiving Dinner ends on Monday November 22nd at 10 am. We are looking for a final count to plan our dinner. Please don't miss an opportunity to share a meal and fellowship with your friends and neighbors. Thank you, Bev McIntosh ​ 2021-11-16: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner - Signup sheets for Thanksgiving Dinner are in the library. Bev McIntosh 2021-11-07: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner - REMINDER - Women's Club: Thanksgiving Dinner The Women's Club will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Day Dinner again this year in Retzlaff Hall on Nov 25, 2021, but there will be changes from how we’ve done it in the past. Rather than the Women's Club providing the meat, stuffing, gravy etc. and residents bringing the sides, desserts etc., for everyone in the hall to share, here’s the plan for this year. Due to Covid-19, in order to social distance, we will be setting up ten (10) tables in the hall. Each table can seat 8 to 12 people. We are looking for a host to ‘sponsor’ one (1) of each of the ten (10) tables. The host signup sheet is currently on the Women's Club Committee Signup Bulletin Board in the Library. Responsibilities of the host are defined later in this e-mail. I would like to have a meeting in the library with the hosts prior to putting the residents/renters signup sheet on the WC easel in the library. Anyone not signed up as a host is also welcome to attend this meeting, ask questions and then maybe volunteer to be a host. This meeting is planned for Friday, Nov 12 at 1pm in the library. The resident/renter signup sheet will go up on Nov 15, ten (10) days prior to the Thanksgiving dinner. When this signup sheet goes up residents/renters can signup for the table they wish to sit at. The hall will open at 12:30 pm on Thanksgiving Day for pre-dinner socializing. Plan to eat at 1 pm. Host Responsibilities - Each host will be responsible for meeting with the residents/renters who signed up at their table to decide on the following: Decorations (if any wanted). The Women's Club can supply decorations if you wish to use them or you can use your own. The hall is reserved on Wed, Nov 24 @ 4 pm for those wanting to decorate their tables. Place Settings (Does the table want to be uniform, or everyone bring their own?) Food and Drink. (What will be prepared and served at each individual table and who will bring what?) Table cleanup. (Each table will need to be cleaned when you are finished, by those sitting at that table.) We encourage you to signup 'now' to be a host and invite your friends and neighbors to share this most wonderful holiday together with you at your table. We would like to see all the tables full. For any questions or anyone wishing to know more, please contact Bev McIntosh at 989-397-7482. Thanksgiving Dinner (2021-11-25) Back to Top Goofy Golf (2021-11-22) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 11-21-21 Sun Goofy Golf Co-chairs (Derek & Janis McFee) COMPLETE ​ Posted 2021-11-19: Goofy Golf Roster - Sent 2021-11-09: Goofy Golf - Our annual Goofy Golf Tournament WILL once again take place on Sunday November 21 at 2:00 pm. It is a "fun" scramble for golfers and non-golfers. Each hole will have a different sports theme-you may be hitting tennis balls with a hockey stick, for example. We can have four (4) players per team, and two (2) teams per hole, plus an activity on the putting green. Therefore, we can only sign up 80 players. But we will also have a spare list in case of cancellations. The fee is $5 per player. Following the scramble, players and guests are invited to bring a picnic lunch to Retzlaff Hall at about 4:30. Iced Tea, water and cups will be provided, and cash prizes awarded. Bring your own individual picnic lunch, or plan a shared picnic with a group of friends. Remember to bring your plates, cutlery etc. Signup sheets are now in the library. Sign the sheet-put money in the Goofy Golf envelope-write your name(s) on the envelope and drop it in the collection box. Deadline is November 17. Team lists will be posted in the library on November 19. Golfers bring your clubs and balls. Non-golfers bring a few golf balls. Plan for a day of laughs and goofy antics!! For questions or info, call Janis or Derek McFee at 651-271-8214 ​ Back to Top Veterans Day Trbute (2021-11-11) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 11-11-21 Wed Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs & Marian Young) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-11-09: REVISED: WC Veterans Day Tribute - There's been a slight change in plans for the Veterans Day Tribute this coming Thu, Nov 11. We are going to simplify it somewhat, but still pay a deserving tribute. See the poster below for the updated details. Hope to see lots of you there. Lenore Combs Sent 2021-11-13: Thank You for a wonderful Veterans Day - Dear Sunshine Residents - Thanks to all for Thursday's tribute for Veterans Day. They say "It takes a village" and to have a program our guests are the biggest plus. Yes, the worker bees have a task with the supporting role but the payoff is enjoying the enjoyment. Behind the scenes are the Potluck providers with scrumptious goodies and then there are the other pieces, such as preparation to cleanup, the program and the partners. Marian always is there and several others for the Potluck - THANKS And for Thursday - THANKS to: Anita and Spencer for leading the Golf Cart Parade and to the participants and the audience. THANKS to Wade, Tiffany, Spencer and Anita for providing the sound for our National Anthem, the Canadian National Anthem and the Veterans Tribute with the Military Marching songs. And to John, Drill Sgt and our MC. Last but not least were our Veterans proudly carrying our Flags. THANKS. And THANKS for Dan for reciting "In Flanders Fields" - bringing back thoughts of the price of war and hoping we never have to return to it. God Bless you and God Bless the USA. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-10-30: Women's Club: Veterans Day 11 November 2021 NOTE - THE ORIGINALS PLANS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN CHANGED. SEE THE INFORMATION ABOVE SENT ON 2021-11-09. Dear Friends - There will be a Veterans Day celebration next Thursday, the 11th of November 2021 at SCCE. Everyone is especially invited. The program will be twofold. One: a golf cart parade starting at the Office around SCCE and heading to the Gazebo for a Flag Presentation. - "Honoring All Those Who Served" This year is the 100th Year Commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Volunteers wanted for Flag Bearers. Please call me. 956 245 1276. Then we shall have a Potluck in Retzlaff Hall following shortly after, so you have time to get your food items. The schedule is: Lineup at the Office for the Parade - 2: 30 PM Gazebo presentation: to follow Potluck -- Social 4:30pm Dine: 5pm God Bless the USA and us. Respectfully, Lenore & John -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 USAF Nurse Corps Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 10-31-21 Sun Halloween Golf Cart Gala (Pam Lacy) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-10-24: There appears to be some confusion concerning the information/instructions which were sent out previously about the Women's Club Golf Cart Halloween Gala. Hopefully, this will clear things up. ​ Halloween Golf Cart Gala (2021-10-31) Sent 2021-10-21: SUNSHINE Halloween Golf Cart Gala - ( See above on 2021-10-24 for more CLARIFICATION of this event) Back to Top Mexican Fiesta (2021-10-29) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-29-21 Fri Mexican Fiesta (Cathy Richmond & Marian Young) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-10-29: Mexican Fiesta Info - Since we have not had a function in so long and because there are many newer residents, please wear your name tags! Those getting takeout dinners, please show up closer to 5PM so we can serve you in a timely fashion. Thanks Cathy Richmond and Dee Novak ​ Sent 2021-10-24: REMINDER: WC Mexican Fiesta Oct 29th ! - Reminder! Signup ends Wednesday, October 27th at 6PM. Our first event of the season is a Mexican Fiesta on Friday, October 29th. Chapitas will cater the meal which consists of a cheese enchilada, carne guisata (beef stew), Mexican rice, charro beans, jalapeño, salsa and a tortilla. Desert is a tres leches cake. Coffee and iced tea provided. Bring anything else you want to drink. There will be a DJ after dinner. Doors open at 4:30. Tickets are $10.00 per person with takeout available. Signup sheet and virtual tickets can be found in the Library. Just sign up, put your money in an envelope and deposit in the box provided. Again - Signup end Wednesday, October 27th at 6PM. Cathy Richmond Sent 2021-10-17: Mexican Fiesta - Women’s Club will have it’s first event of the season, which will be a Mexican Fiesta on Friday, October 29th. Doors open at 4:30 PM. The main course will be a Mexican combo plate catered by Chapitas. It will include a cheese enchilada, carne guisata, rice, charro beans, salsa, jalapeño pepper and a flour tortilla. Dessert will be a tres leches cake. There will be a DJ for music from 6:30 to 8:30. The cost is $10 and takeouts will be available. (See how to indicate you want takeout below.) It's optional, but you are encouraged to dress in your favorite Mexican outfit. Signup starts Monday, October 18th with virtual tickets sold in the library. For those of you who aren't familiar with the term 'virtual tickets' here's what that means. On the Women's Club easel in the library you sign your name(s). Here is where you can indicate if you want 'takeout'. Then you put your money in the designated envelope and place it in the box by the Easel. Signups will be cut off on October 26th. Can’t wait too see everybody there! Cathy Richmond WC Mexican Fiesta Poster WC Mexican Fiesta Signup Back to Top

SEPO Board Executive Sessions (Notices - Summaries: to Sunshine Community (10-01-2022 thru 03-31-2023 Winter Season) Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Exec Sessions Summaries (Ongoing from 2023-01-10) Board Exec Session Notice (2023-03-13) Board Exec Session Notice (2023-02-07) Board Exec Session Notice (2023-01-10) Board Exec Session Minutes (2022-12-06) Board Exec Session Notice (2022-12-06) Board Exec Session Notes (2022-11-01) Board Exec Session Notice (2022-11-01) Board Exec Session Notes (2022-10-11) Board Exec Session Notice (2022-10-11) Ongoing from Jan 10, 2023 all future Executive Session 'Summaries' can be found HERE . Executive Session 'Notices' can still be found on this page. Board Exec Sessions Summaries (Ongoing from 2023-01-10) **************************** BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Notice Mon, Mar 13, 2023 after 1 PM Board Mtg "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notice (2023-03-13) **************************** BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Notice Tue, Feb 7, 2023 after 1 PM Board Mtg "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notice (2023-02-07) **************************** BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Notice Tue, Jan 10, 2023 after 1 PM Board Mtg "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notice (2023-01-10) Board Exec Session Minutes (2022-12-06) ******************** BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Minutes to Community Tues, Dec 6, 2022 @ 1 PM "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notice (2022-12-06) **************************** BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Notice Tue, Dec 6, 2022 @ 1PM "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notes (2022-11-01) ******************** BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Notes to Community Tues, Nov 1, 2022 after Board Mtg "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notice (2022-11-01) **************************** BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Notice Tue, Nov 1, 2022, after Board Mtg "Board Members Only" ******************** BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION Notes to Community Tues, Oct 11, after Board Mtg "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notes (2022-10-11) **************************** BOARD EXECTIVE SESSION Notice Tue, Oct 11, 2022 "Board Members Only" Board Exec Session Notice (2022-10-11) Back to Top

Woodshop If you've never been inside the Woodshop, here's what the excitement is all about and what you're missing. General Info News & Events (2022-2023) News & Events (Previous Years) Woodshop Pictures SAWSTOP Table Saws General Info Officers: ​ President - Chuck McEvoy VP: Neil Moorehead Secretary: Nancy Lyne Treasurer: Cathy Chajec Contacts: Please contact Chuck McEvoy or John Chajec with any questions. Hours: Normal (Winter Seasons) - Woodshop is open for use (as long as a 'monitor' is available) Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to noon AND 1 to 4 pm. In fairness to the Monitors, if there is little activity, they may close early, so if you wait until 5 minutes before closing time you may be disappointed. If you have a crisis need, you can contact any Monitor to find a time other than the above. Enjoy the summer. Orientation: Woodshop orientation for new residents, contact John Chajec, 708-280-8940. Meetings: Woodworker Meetings are the 2nd Friday of every month beginning October through March. Cleanup: Woodshop cleanup is the first Tuesday of the month at 8 AM. Details: No fee (most HOAs, RV resorts charge a fee). Shop is open to members year around. Shop is a 40' by 60' building. Woodworking building holds the latest and some of the best woodworking tools around. The lathes are used often. Members can work with power equipment after attending a Safety and Information class. Every 1st Wed of the month is shop cleanup @ 8 am. The Woodworkers sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner every winter for the residents. All proceeds are utilized for equipment, supplies etc. in the Woodshop. ******************** General Info Back to Top News & Events (2022-2023) News & Events (2022-2023) News & Events (Previous Years) Previous Woodshop Info Woodshop Pictures Back to Top Woods hop Pictures SAWSTOP Table Saws Back to Top Woodshop’s SAWSTOP Table Saws Sent 2020-03-10: Wood Shop: SAWSTOP Pics & Info In order to promote our Community Amenities on the Web site, I had asked Suzie Sawyer if she had any pictures of the SAWSOP Table Saws that were puchased for the Wood Shop this season. Sure enough, in these pictures you can see our own Vic Hillman hard at work. The woodworkers can work much more safely now. Suzie told me they shut down in a nano-second when flesh contacts the blade! We have 2 of them. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin ​ (FROM Newsletter: 03-2020) Woodworkers' Club Report - The Woodshop now has two SAWSTOPs (see pictures below) up and functioning; and both saws are paid for!! Our thanks to the SEPO residents/Woodshop Members who supported the fundraising effort to pay for the second saw after the Woodworker’s treasury paid for the first saw. Our thanks to Pat Harvey for leading the SAWSTOP effort and his committee members who put in hundreds of hours transitioning from the older table saws to the SAWSTOPs. Jack Berning, Richard McCorkle, Kelly Kennedy, Steve Valmossoi, Vic Hillman, and Vern Luellen are thanked for helping with the installation of the new saws. Members are finding the new saws easy to use and, of course, safer. Feel free to visit the Woodshop because we’d like to show off the new equipment. Suzie Sawyer, President Back to Top

THIS PAGE CONTAINS SEPO NEWSLETTERS FROM THE 2022-2023 SEASON. Articles for the Monthly Newsletter (published Oct thru Mar) are due to ( seponewsletter@gmail.com ) by the 24th of each month in order to be published for the following month. Go directly to the Year-Month Newsletter you are looking for and click on the 'News Icon". *************************** SU NSHINE NEWSLETTER March 2023 (Corrected) HAPPY St. Patrick's DAY *************************** SU NSHINE NEWSLETTER February 2023 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY *************************** SU NSHINE NEWSLETTER January 2023 HAPPY NEW YEAR *************************** SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER December 2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS *************************** SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER November 2022 HAPPY THANKSGIVING *************************** SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER October 2022 Welcome Back Winter Texans & HAPPY HALLOWEEN Sent 2022-09-09: NEWSLETTER: New approach/info - I’m going to try something different for the Newsletter this first month of the 2022-2023 Winter season. We’ve had lots of new residents joining the community over the last 2-3 years. For a large portion of that time events/activities were curtailed due to Covid. We are now rolling full steam ahead to get back to normal – YAY. Let’s show everyone what’s available again. I’m thinking this first Newsletter would be a great opportunity for everyone who manages or participates in one of our clubs (like Women's Club or Rock Painting) or activities (like Golf) to ‘get the word out’ about them. I’m requesting that you provide the following types of information for this Newsletter: Club/Activity Name Contact Name(s) Is there a Board? Do you ‘meet’? If so, where and when? General Description. Some of this info has been provided for the Web site (but may be outdated) HERE & HERE . What else can be displayed on these pages? What additional pages do we need/want? This is a perfect opportunity: For you to review and become more familiar with the Web site For me to get the Web site updated with current and correct info. Remind the community of what a great place Sunshine is to live. As always: Please provide your articles to me – by September 24 at the latest the earlier the better When you have your article prepared, please submit it to seponewsletter@gmail.com . If you have any questions, issues, etc you can contact me at seponewsletter@gmail.com . Thank you all in advance for helping me get the word out and keeping the community informed. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

SEPO BOARD NOMINATING & ELECTION COMMITTEES ​ Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). 2023 Nominating Committee 2023 Election Committee 2023 Election: Candidates 2023 Election: Ballots Committees for 2022 Election Committees for 2021 Election Committees for 2020 Election

Confidential SEPO Information From the List below simply 'click on' the underlined type of CONFIDENTIAL information you want to view. You will then be asked to enter the Password. Directories : Owners (Sorted by both Name and Address) E-Mail Addresses (Owners & Renters) Renters Photos: Residents (2022 and Before) ​ Includes anyone in 2020 Photo Book​ and New Residents after Book was published Residents (New in 2020) Some New Residents are also in Photo Book ​ Residents (New in 2021) Residents (New in 2022) SEPO Financials: By Year Front Gate Code Keypad Cod e(s): Various Locations Number of people who have visited this page since March 21, 2019. Back To Top

In Memoriam (2021-2023) If a name is underlined click on it to see the Obituary or a Tribute. 2023 Deceased Rodney Fink (Feb 3) Nancy O'Brien (former) - Feb 3 Jon Sandusky - Jan 20 Elgin Awrey (former) - Jan 17 2022 Deceased Millie Noonan (former) - Dec 21 Kitty Olson - Nov 24 Joy Moore (former) - Nov 23 Chuck Nelson (former) - Nov 13 Ann Bergan (former) - Nov 3 Earl Weir (Former) - Nov 1 Elwood (Woody) Dronen - Oct 7 Warren Clark - Sep 26 Joy Cossins - Sep 23 Deb Warner - Sep 20 Esther Schmidt (Former) - Sep 19 Glenda Moeller (Former) - Sep 10 Betty Schindler (Former) - Aug 7 (Melvin) Paul Reuter - Jul 19 Norma Lutes (Former) - Jul 9 Ruth Dinges Marquardt (Former) - Jul 4 Mary Eich (Former) - Jul 4 Karen Bricker - Apr 2 Gerri Preter (Former) - Apr 1 Marigenne Elliott - Apr 1 Jerry Rash - Mar 20 Stan Nelson (Former) - Mar 3 John Hinsch (Former) - Feb 16 James (Jim) Servos - Feb 12 Dianne Holten - Feb 7 Kenneth Dill - Feb 5 Robert Stoxen - Jan 27 Fred Fredericks (Former) Jerry Spears (Former)- Jan 5 Harold Gunderson (Former) - Jan 3 2021 Deceased Bette Thompson - Nov 26 Donna Brooks (Long Time Renter) Nov 16 Jan Salemi - Nov 15 Ellie Gannon (Former) Oct 19 Linda Hurst - Oct 7 Sharon Ridlon - Sep 26 Sam Ford (Former) - Sep 12 Marian Seelye - Sep 8 Adrian Box - Aug 19 Paul Novak - Aug 6 Jane Gilvin (Former) - Jun 28 Lori Hunt - May 15 Robert Schaeffer - Apr 15 Ron Salemi - Feb 19 David Preter - Feb 18 Florence Parrish (Former Renter) - Feb 3 Doug Schmidt - Jan 31 Dick Shelton - Jan 7 Back To "In Memoriam" Page Back To Top

Neighborhood Watch & CERT NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH DETAILS: Contact: Lenore Combs Meets: 3rd Monday of Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall ​ Location: Retzlaff.Hall Purpose: Security and safety are part of our daily lives albeit not necessarily convenient. The SCCE Neighborhood Watch is a volunteer program and you are cordially invited to support it. There are no fees or dues - just asking for your time and talent for our projects. There is a complete description of our mission and projects posted on the NW bulletin board in the Library. Patrols can always use volunteers. Goals & Objectives: To assist with development and support of our NW To promote public awareness and increase resident participation in crime prevention To contribute to crime prevention practice and build a stronger Sunshine community To promote community cohesion and increase confidence in local policing To act as a forum - coordinate resources and partner with local Law Enforcement Agencies The CERT Team - Community Emergency Response Team: Volunteers trained in accordance with the Harlingen Fire Department "to hold down the fort until professional help arrives". We formed after Hurricane Dolly in 2008. We hold our annual Disaster Preparedness meeting each April. Everyone invited. The volunteer Harlingen CERT Team meets monthly at Station 8. Many of us also are members in the Citizens Police Academy Alumni and meet with HPD monthly. Sgt. Michael Brooks and Officer Alicia Garcia are CPA liaisons and meet frequently with our NW.​ The NW - CERT Welcome Letter 2020-2021 edition is available HERE . ************************* NW Details All Neighborhood Watch/CERT information prior to Oct 1, 2020 can be found at the following Links. NW-CERT (Oct 2021 thru Sep 2022) NW-CERT (Oct 2020 thru Sep 2021) NW-CERT (Prev to Oct 2020) Sent 2023-02-15: Reminder Monday 20 February 2023 - Dear Friends - This Monday at 3pm, in Retz Hall - the Neighborhood Watch Meeting will focus on Seniors Saving A Life. Everyone is invited. Please sign up (in the Library) so we have sufficient manikins etc. Please call me and or refer to your February Newsletter for more details. We will do a very quick review of any outstanding NW items we need to look at. That's all folks. See ya real soon. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, NW - CERT Coordinator ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Neighborhood Watch & CERT - Sent 2023-01-09: Finger Lickin' Chicken CANCELED - I was diagnosed with COVID Sunday morning. No fever No chills Chest XRay is neg. I feel fine except for a little sore throat and body ache. Therefore, for the safety of all of us, I am calling off the Finger LIckin' Chicken Fundraiser until further notice. I have asked Jean Burgoine to clear the board in the Library, open the $$ box and give back your envelopes via Valerie at the Office. Please contact Valerie to pick up your envelope. Thanks for your generosity and Sorry for the disappointment but we will reschedule at a safer time. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2023-01-05: Invitation and Fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch - Finger Lickin' Chicken - Dear Friends - Our Neighborhood Watch will soon hold a fundraiser - Monday 16 January 2023 about 4pm Retz Hall. Information and signup etc is in the Library. Eat in or Take out. If you would like to help with this project - please let me know. You do not have to be a NW volunteer to help. There are a variety of "jobs" - before - during & after. Thanks. - Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2022-11-19: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING this Monday 21 November 2022 at 3:00 PM - Dear Friends - Wish you all a very wonderful Happy Thanksgiving. You are appreciated and we are grateful. Please mark your calendars for our important business meeting on Monday 21 NOV at 3pm in Retz Hall We will have the usual meeting and also discuss planning for Finger Lickin' Chicken for Jan 16th (Monday). This is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch. Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team Sent 2022-10-15: Reminder NW-CERT meeting Monday 17 October 3pm - The meeting will take place in Retzlaff Hall adjacent to the swimming pool. Refreshments served. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT Team Back to Top

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

ACC: Architectural Control Committee (2020-2022) ​ In Alphabetical Order Brad Anderson Sharyl Belka No Picture Available Terry Lacy Matt Lyne Back to Top

ACC: Architectural Control Committee ACC Members ACC Request Process (2022-05-01) ACC Request Form (2022-05-01) ACC Permit Form Example (2022-05-01) The current ACC is made up of the following members - click HERE . ACC Members ​Architectural Control Committee Request Process (as of May 1, 2022) Where to Start – Refer to these documents. (Click each bullet point to view document.) DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS and RESTRICTIONS of Sunshine: EXHIBIT “B”, ARTICLEs V & VI AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Sections ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL and STORAGE AREA BUILDINGS Process for Requests – Please read ALL items on the UPDATED "ACC Request and Approval Form" below (dated May 1, 2022) Very Carefully . ​Prior to starting any EXTERIOR improvement, maintenance or structure, submit any required forms and information to the SEPO Office for approval by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Allow up to 25 days for approval/rejection notification. Plan your project accordingly. You will be notified by the SEPO Office of your approval/rejection status by email or phone. Please note the following Form and Process changes once your request has been approved. A new generic ‘project permit’ form has been developed, which does not display any of the owners’ personal information. The SEPO Office has laminated several of these forms with different permit numbers and different street names. After a resident's ACC request has been approved, the office writes the street number and date over the laminate on the Permit form and gives it to the resident. This form is to be posted near the front door of the address on the permit, so it is clearly visible from the street curb during the entire time of the project. When the project is completed, the resident returns the laminated form to the office and the work is logged in the office as completed. The street number and date are wiped from the form, so it can be used again by another resident. Dates when Requests are reviewed by the ACC – The ACC is scheduled to meet monthly on the 1st and 15th of each month, except when the date falls on a Holiday or the Weekend. In that case, they meet on the next Business day.​ ACC Request Process (2022-05-01) ​Architectural Control Committee Request Form (as of May 1, 2022) - View/P rint Form HERE or obtain from SEPO Office ACC Request Form (2022-05-01) ​Architectural Control Committee Permit Form (as of May 1, 2022) - This form is supplied to the Resident upon approval of the ACC Request Form ​ Below is an 'example' of a 'completed form. ACC Permit Form Example (2022-05-01) Back to Top

Rock Painting Club Contact: Karren Amos Meets: 1st and 4th Monday each Month from 1 PM to 3 PM thru Dec 20232. (See below for any changes to this schedule) Location: Retzlaff Hall Participants: Open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters and their immediate adult family members. Cost: In order to cover the cost of rocks and painting materials being supplied, there is a $5 per participant fee per session. Details: We anticipate spreading joy and kindness throughout the community. The Sunshine Rock Painting Club would/could paint and distribute painted rocks to: friends, family & others nursing homes extended care facilities children's floors at local health facilities (if acceptable) schools (younger ages) FINAL NOTE: We have the facility, Retzlaff Hall, to accommodate a growing Rock Painting Group. The Sunshine Rock Painting Club is a “win/win” club for Sunshine Country Club Estates. QUICK HISTORY of Rock Painting. Rock Painting was developed by a Kindness movement, and several countries, in addition to the US*, participate. Other countries participating include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK. *The Kindness Rocks Project was started in the US in 2015 by Megan Murphy on Cape Cod. News & Events 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 ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Rock Painting Club - Contact: Karren Amos Meets: 1st* and 4th Monday each Month from 1 PM to 3 PM (changes to the schedule will be communicated via Sunshine email distribution list). The next 4 meetings are Monday, February 6th & February 27th, 2023 and the same dates in March, the 6th & 27th, 2023. Keep your eyes open for painted “Easter Rocks” in the Sunshine community. Time: 1pm to 3pm. Location: Retzlaff Hall Participants: Open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters, men and women, and their immediate adult family members. Persons with no “rock painting” experiences and those with some “rock painting” experiences are encouraged to join us and have some fun! Just a quick reminder – our rock painting club mission is to spread kindness! Cost: In order to cover the cost of rocks and painting materials being supplied, there is a $5 per participant fee per session. New members receive a “welcome kits” containing paint, paint brush, rocks, “chalk”, and a few other “must haves“ for rock painters! Rocks may usually be purchased after the “monthly “ Rock Painting meetings, $1 per rock, maximum of 5 rocks. The Sunshine Rock Painting Club & Sunny Glen Children's Home in San Benito jointly agreed to postpone the 7th of January 2023 event at the “children's home request.” NOTE: We plan to reschedule during their March spring break. Upcoming Rock Painting Club “project being discussed” - painting rocks for a local “Nursing Home!” Come join the fun with Rock Painting Club members at a future meeting! ​ - NOTE: Questions and suggestions for the Sunshine Rock Painting Club are always welcome via phone 309-781-3479 (call or text (with your name please)), or by gmail karrenaamos@gmail.com . ​ Sent 2023-01-21: Rock Painting News Update - ATTENTION ALL SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTERS! Our next "Rock Painting Club" class is this coming Monday, January 23rd, 2023 Class starts at 1pm, in Retzlaff Hall. We will be painting "Easter" rocks & discussing future "rock painting" ideas! Come join us! - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2023-01-10: Sunshine Rock Painting Club news - To: Sunshine Rock Painting Club members and others: Re: our Saturday, Jan 7th plans to meet and paint with the youngsters at Sunny Glen Children's Home: the meeting and painting of rocks with the children was postponed until sometime during their March Spring Break. Plans changed due to Illness at the home, but we delivered the painted rocks, treats & a special "donated" gift to a representative of the home. We kept all of the small painted rocks for later. Thanks to all who prepared "chalked", painted, and decorated rocks for the "kids". I'm sure they loved what they received from us. The representatives were very appreciative. - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2023-01-08: 2023 Sunshine Rock Painting Calendar - Sunshine Rock Painting Club 2023 calendar! January 9th January 23rd February 6th February 27th March 6th March 27th April 3rd April 24th May 1st May 22nd June 5th June 26th July 10th July 24th August 7th August 28th September 11th* * moved from Sept 4th September 25th October 2nd October 23rd November 6th November 27th December 4th December 18th ** ** moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday Changes will be posted seperately. Hope to see you there! Happy Rock Painting! Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-12-21: Rock Painting Club: Mtg Info & Pics - Thank you to all that attended our 19 Dec Sunshine Rock Club. Our next meeting is January 9th, Monday, from 1-3 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Waynette Kennedy provided "Mandalas" (otherwise known as "dot painting") instructions, on the 19th of December. Pictures below. Lots of talented ladies in our Rock Club! Thank you Waynette! - Karren Amos Sent 2022-11-04: SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB NEWS - Sent 2022-10-03: Rock Painting: September 26, 2022 Class & Pics - Sorry for the delay. Pictures from our September 26th, 2022 Rock Painting Club Class. Anita Lamb Smith demonstrated acrylic paint pouring! Thank you Anita! - Karren Amos Sent 2022-10-02: ROCK PAINTING CLASS MONDAY October 3rd, 2022 - Our next Rock Painting at Sunshine CCE is tomorrow, October 3rd, 2022, 1pm to 3pm. - Karren Amos, ph # 309-781-3479 ​ Sent 2022-09-24: REMINDER: Rock Painting Club, Sept 26, 1-3 pm - REMINDER TO SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB - NEXT ROCK PAINTING CLUB MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 2022.* WE PLAN TO DEMONSTRATE A VERY EXCITING ROCK PAINTING TECHNIQUE! HOPE TO SEE ALL ROCK PAINTERS MONDAY! Karren Amos ​ 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 2022-08-17: 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 2022-08-14: 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 2022-07-29: Rock Painting: Aug 1 session cancelled - Just wanted to let everyone know that the Rock Painting session scheduled for Monday, August 1 has been cancelled. Those who normally attend have been notified. However, I wanted to let anyone I hadn't contacted who might be planning to attend, know about the cancellation. - Karren Amos ​ 2022-01-25: Pictures from this session - Pictures from our Sunshine Rock Painting Class, July 25th, 2022. Reminder, we also have a class this next Monday, August 1st, 2022. Christy introduced us to painting Gnomes. It was a fun class! Thanks to all that participated. - Karren Amos Sent 2022-07-24: REMINDER: Upcoming Rock Painting Sessions - REMINDER - Sunshine Estates Rock Painting Club classes are on this Monday,July 25th and also on August1st, 1 to 3pm. Setup will start at 12:45pm Monday as all materials have been reorganized. Thank you to all who have been helping with setup. Looking forward to seeing all members on Monday. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or suggestions. 309-781-3479. - Karren Amos ​ 2022-07-11: Pictures from this session - Thank you, ladies, for attending our Sunshine Estates Rock Painting Class yesterday. Also, thank you to those that prepainted and sealed the rocks we used in our project. Finally, thank you Christy McNitt Richards for providing demo on painting flowers. We hope you and Shelley will come back to another Sunshine Rock Painting Class. Update on the July 11 Class: *** FINAL UPDATE for our Sunshine Estates Rock Painting class today! We'll have 2 guests, please wear your name tags today! Door prize/raffles of ROCK PAINTING ITEMS! Please bring that hair dryer if you have one! See you at 1pm TODAY! Thanks to all! I especially appreciate all of the rock painting preparation by Vicky and her friends for today's class! KARREN *********** U P D A T E******** I'm asking everyone that has a HAIR DRYER to please bring it to ROCK PAINTING CLASS with you on Monday. It will help the paint drying of the flowers on the rocks! Thank you in advance. Please come even if you don't have a hair dryer, we'll share! ******************************** REMINDER: ROCK PAINTING CLUB is meeting the 11th of July, this coming Monday! I've invited a member of Harlingen Rocks to demonstrate painting flowers on rocks with brushes, blending colors for the flowered rocks etc. Also, there will be periodic free raffles throughout the 2 hour class! See you on Monday, July 11th @ 1pm to 3pm for the next Sunshine Rock Painting Club Class. - Karren Amos Karrenaamos@gmail.com Ph 309-781-3479 ​ Sent 2022-05-27: 2022 Sunshine Rock Painting Club meeting dates w/updates - I contacted the SEPO Office and changed two dates for the Rock Painting Club. An "*" before the dates below indicate where I moved the Rock Painting to the following Monday (for July 4th and Labor Day holidays. This denotes the change from the 1st week to the 2nd week of those two months where there are holidays on the 1st Monday. Note: my original suggestion only listed dates in May 2022. I overlooked the need to extend our meeting dates to the end of the year. Club meeting dates are: May 23rd June 6th & 27th *July 11th & 25th Aug 1st & 22nd *Sept 12th & 26th Oct 3rd & 24th Nov 7th & 28th Dec 5th & 26th We will determine 2023 dates later. Karren Amos ​ 2022-05-23: Pictures from this session - Here's some pictures from yesterday's class. 2022-05-02: Pictures from this session - The 2nd Rock Painting Class @ Sunshine was held on May 2. This time it was 'Puffy Painting'. Karren would like to thank everyone for being "all in" for these classes. Here's some pictures from yesterday's class. Sent 2022-05-01: Update on Sunshine Rock Painting Dates - Yes, We are continuing our Sunshine Rock Painting! Thank you ALL for your interest and support! There are lots of pictures from our first class posted below. Next Rock Painting date is Monday, May 2nd, 2022 in Retzlaff Hall. - THIS COMING MONDAY! 1 to 3 pm. (NOTE - CHANGE IN TIME FROM LAST WEDNESDAY!) On Monday we will demonstrate Puffy Paint painted rocks!! It is so much fun! We will discuss painting supplies, how we will fund the supplies in the future, and attendees. From thereafter, we will meet each month on 1st and 4th Monday, 1 to 3 pm. Any questions, karrenaamos@gmail.com Phone 309-781-3479 ​ ************************************ Here are some of the beautiful Painted Rocks from our first session, which was held on April 27, 2022. Can't you just see how everyone was having a fun time! Sent 2022-04-19: ROCK PAINTING at SUNSHINE - First session is scheduled - It's approved, we're having our first ROCK PAINTING get-together April 27, 2022, 1:30pm to 3:30pm in Retzlaff Hall. For this first session, ALL painting supplies (and the rocks) will be provided. If you haven't already signed up in the Library, please send me an email at karrenaamos@gmail.com , or call me at 309-781-3479. Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested and doesn't have an e-mail address on file in the SEPO Office. - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-04-12: ROCK PAINTING at Sunshine! - TO all: I am trying to see if there's any interest in ROCK PAINTING at Sunshine! It would be a good hobby during very hot periods of time. You do not have to have any previous rock painting, or any painting talent at all. Have you noticed painted rocks by the mailbox entry? I left them for anyone that would want them. They are always gone the next time I go check our mail, and leave another rock. I've received feedback for a couple of the rocks I left there. One is on its' way to WI by a Sunshine resident. If you are interested, please let me know by contacting me per my information below. Depending on interest, or not, I will be providing further details on how this would work. Best days, times, etc. Those that are interested could go to FB Harlingen Rocks to get a glimpse of "painted rocks"! Anyone could enjoy this activity with no previous painting or art experience. Karren Amos ph 309-781-3479 email karrenaamos@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you soon. Back to Top

Articles for the Monthly Newsletter (published Sep thru Mar) are due to ( seponewsletter@gmail.com ) by the 24th of each month in order to be published on the 1st of the following month. Newsletter Guidelines can be found here . Find Published Newsletters by clicking the icon below for the appropriate season. 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 Back to Top

SUNSHINE PROPERTIES FOR RENT All properties listed below are in Harlingen TX, 78550. Please check back periodically for Updates to available Sunshine Properties for Rent. (NOTE: If you were directed to this page from a SEPO email and do not see t he home the email referred to, that indicates the home has been rented. ​ Last Updated 01-31-2023 Back to Top Back to Sale/Rent Page

SEPO Board Election Committee For 2023 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information is presented in reverse chronological order.) Election Committee Activity for 2023 Election Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Nominating & Election Committees Index Election Committee Activity for 2023 Election ELECTION COMMITTEE ACTIVITY Additional information specific to the 2023 SEPO Board Candidates can be found HERE . ​ Additional information specific to the 2023 SEPO Ballots can be found HERE . ​ ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Election Committee (2023 Election) - All ballots that were not picked up in the library on the 16th or 17th of January were put in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up your ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. ​ I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE! Ballots must be turned in no later than 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. And to reiterate - If you do not turn in your vote, it will be counted as a ‘disapprove’ vote. Thank You. - MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-25: NOTICE: 2023 Election Ballots - All ballots that were not picked up on the 16th or 17th of January were in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up their ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. Thank You. - MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-17: FINAL REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to the over 100 Homeowners who picked up their ballots in the library today. We know there are many more Homeowners who are physically in Sunshine right now and we are hoping you will be able to pick your ballots up tomorrow. ​ Board ELection Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope. It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-16: REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to those who have already picked up your ballots. This is a reminder, if you are physically here in Sunshine, please go to the Library to pick up your ballots. You have just under an hour left to do that this morning (Monday) and two hours tomorrow (Tuesday). See below for any additional details you may need. Beth Parrish (for Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson) ********************************************************************************** Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope.It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-14: TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup - Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope.It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-09: SEPO Office Closure - If you go into the office the next several days and the curtain is pulled closed, that indicates the office is closed to all traffic, except emergencies. This will enable Valerie and the Election Committee to work uninterrupted to create the SEPO 2023 Election ballot envelopes for the community. Thanks to the community for your understanding. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ ​ Sent 2022-12-26: NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Dec 30, 2022: Directories in preparation for sending SEPO Ballots - Hi I'm Marlene Hall. I am the Chairperson for the 2023 SEPO Election Committee. The SEPO Directories (sorted by Name & by Address AND a listing of Resident's emails) were updated on the Sunshine Web site yesterday (Dec 25, 2022). You can find the following on the Sunshine Web site page HERE : Dir by Name Dir by Address Email Addresses ​ As first steps in preparing to send the ballots to you for the upcoming election, I'm asking you to do two (2) things. Will you please verify that both your Sunshine address AND your Away address (if you have one) are correct. Please reply 'yes' or 'no' to this item. If 'no' to either or both, please supply the correct information to myself at marlene1947@live.com or to sepoenews@gmail.com . We will be mailing ballots to all homeowners shortly after the Jan 5, 2023 'Residents & Directors' meeting. The ballots need to be in the Election Committee's hands no later than 1 PM on Feb 21, 2023 or they will not be included in the count. Please let us know if you WANT YOUR BALLOT MAILED TO YOUR SUNSHINE or AWAY ADDRESS. NOTE: It would be great if you would reply "send to Sunshine Address" OR "send to Away Address". That way we will know who we may need to contact with this question. ​ If you have any questions about any of the items above, please contact me @ 641-351-9973. ​ Marlene Hall 2023 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson Sent via SEPO E-News 2022-09-24: NEED: Volunteers for 2023 SEPO NOMINATING & ELECTION Committees - The Board is currently looking for volunteers for both the Nominating and Election Committees. Several residents in our community have previously served on one or both of these committees. The Board is confident they will either volunteer again or be available to assist this year's committee members with any questions / issues they may have. Nominating Committee: Primary Duties - After determining how many open positions are available for next year’s SEPO Board, the goal of the Nominating Committee is to identify and vet qualified candidates for these open positions. We need a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The plan is to have committee process documents / manuals available in the next couple of weeks to assist each committee. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions right now, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The Board looks forward to working with the committee volunteers and thanks you in advance for your assistance and supporting this wonderful community. SEPO BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

Neighborhood Watch & CERT Info Previous to Oct 2020 ************************************************************** Sent 2020-09-03: Neighborhood Watch VIRTUAL meeting & info Sept 2020 - ​ Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Virtual Meeting Agenda --- Monday 21 September 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator, 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Hope everyone has a fun and safe Labor Day weekend. The September schedule is out with some patrols left open. October will present as a concern because we go with two evening patrols. Bottom line, I need volunteers. Please consider sharing some of your time and talent to Sunshine’s safety and security. You will be fully oriented and will not own the job for life. We do not carry any firearms, only cell phones. Observe and Report – that is the duty. Note - paper and pen are on the NW Golf Cart. We have a valued relationship with Combes and Harlingen Police. They have our back and when we place a call – they listen. Your orientation will enlighten you. Ring, Ring (Harlingen PD Dispatcher here, may I help you?) Hello, my name is Lenore Combs at Sunshine CC Estates on NW Patrol. There are two unknown males - driving slowly (suspiciously) in here and they do not have our NW orange decal on the vehicle – faces and vehicles don’t look familiar. Dispatch further asks for more info etc. Depending on your response, the level of concern and suspicious activity, he/she assigns a priority to it. The Patrol Commander sends out a PD Unit. They will ask you for your cell number. If they leave – get their direction of travel. If they ramp up their activity – get out of there. If you see weapons or drugs SAY SO - that raises the priority big time. Gang colors are of note too. Not every patrol is like a Hollywood movie. Safety and security is the mission. The Bad Guys know we are out there patrolling, and you are a great deterrent to their boredom. We count on you, a normal resident being extra eyes and ears for the community. Business: Help Wanted: We have a NW generator which should be cranked each month. Dick and Linda Jones are gone for the summer and not sure of their report time here at SCCE. Could someone to help us out, please? The generator has a spot in between the Pavilion and the Card Room. Call me, 956 245 1276. Volunteer opportunities: Patrols, Block Captains. All could use some volunteer help. You will be fully oriented and not own this job for life. Please consider offering some time. Call me, 956 245 1276. Front Gate Code – has recently been changed. Keypad entry locks to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – all have codes. Please be sure the door closes securely behind you. These codes are for residents only and can be found here if you don’t know them. Passing out this info indiscriminately by word of mouth or by giving out our clickers is strongly discouraged. Vendor Patrols have been discontinued by the Board. However if you see a suspicious vehicle taking a tour, please get the plate. If you choose to inquire the “nature of the visit”, please do so in a friendly manner. If your little voice irritates you – then call 216 5940 for SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – at the Harlingen PD. Give them your facts. WHAT WHO WHERE WHEN. Mr. Fix It list of reputable vendors for your consideration. Can be found here . Stuff happens in plain sight…... Residents have made a suggestion if their vendor experience was wonderful or not so wonderful. RED Envelopes: These red envelopes are a handy medical document with current health history and info. Simply bring your health hx up-to-date, stick the page in the envelope and it is at the ready in case of. They are free and available for the asking. Call me, 956 245 1276. For our newer residents, we also encourage a Be A Buddy program . Get to know your neighbor, and if & when the need arises, they can assist you with a trip to the hospital. We also have a Flashing RED Light at our entrance to SCCE so the ambulance comes to the correct community. Traditionally, we have had a Neighborhood Watch fundraiser when the Winter Texans are back. We may have to be creative and have it virtually. Open to suggestions. Please & thanks. The AED is by the pool. The Stop The Bleed bags are - in the Library, - SEPO Work Shop and - Sunshine Woodshop. Please remember the Covid-19 Commandants: Social Distance Wash Your Hands Wear Your Mask Act Responsibly So, let’s all be diligent and vigilant and take care of each other. God Bless America. Reminder: Sunshine will have a Golf Cart Cavalcade around the Estates on Labor Day this Monday 7 September. Everyone encouraged and invited. Line up 7pm by the Office. Lenore Combs Sent 2020-08-19: Neighborhood Watch - CERT virtual meeting August 2020 - Dear Friends - Since we can't meet, just like to keep the word out there...... -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT ​ **************************************************************************************** Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Virtual Meeting Agenda --- Monday 17 August 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Well, here we are in hot, sticky August. Our National Night Out project, thwarted by Covid did not give us a pass on the Bad Guys Night Out. Safety and security concerns must remain a priority in heightening our awareness. How’s the Dog-Walker Watch coming – must be cleverly disguised undercover as I can’t pick out the security dogs per se. While patrolling each evening, reports are many areas still remain dark, doors remain unlocked – a favorite of Bad Guys looking for fun. Please consider solar lights as a great deterrent and lock the doors. Hurricanes Happen – warm weather invites growing concern over 20 named storms predicted and our level of readiness. Visit ready.gov/hurricanes#prepare to learn more. Sunshine is not a shelter of last resort. SCAMS: $45 BILLION annual cost of financial fraud. 20% Americans age 65+ have been financially abused 80% are telemart victims. I’m sure we all know someone whose life has been touched by these Bad Guys. The FCC reminds us of cyber security and other scams rampantly targeting unsuspecting families. They sound so true you can’t wait to send them money. Example some poor doctor running out of funds for the poor (bologna). Other typical scams: the IRS scam – impersonating an IRS Officer – pay a fine bla bla….. Your first IRS contact is always by mail and no threats. Jury scam- your friendly local criminal will impersonate a local government member. They warn you that you missed jury duty and will be placed under arrest. They then ask for your SS number to prove your identity. Ha – NO! A local government worker would never ask for your social or make threats on an unsolicited call. Other favorites: Medicare Care and ID, Charity, Repairs, Anti-aging products etc, Counterfeit prescriptions, Cemetery, Funeral and Cremation scams, Lottery, PayPal, Software, Anti-virus, the Grandparents scare, Investments, Sweepstakes, and the beat goes on…….. Help Wanted: We have a NW generator which should be cranked each mid month. Dick and Linda Jones are gone for the summer. Could someone help us out, please? The generator has a spot in between the Pavilion and the Card Room. Call me 956 245 1276. Summer Patrol scheduling: We are in need of volunteers and whatever time and talent you have to offer it will be extremely appreciated. There is a specific job description for each opportunity but nothing involves too much time – it’s the commitment we need. Volunteer opportunities: Patrols, Block Captains. All could use some volunteer help. You will be fully oriented and not own this job for life. Please consider offering some time. Call me 956 245 1276. Front Gate Code – was changed on July 29, 2020. If you don't have the new code it can be found in the Resident's Only section of the Web site HERE . Keypad entry locks to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – all have codes. Please be sure the door closes securely behind you . These codes are for residents only. Passing out this info indiscriminately by word of mouth or by giving out our clickers is strongly discouraged. Vendor Patrols have been discontinued by the Board. However if you see a suspicious vehicle taking a tour, please get the plate. If you choose to inquire the “nature of the visit”, please do so in a friendly manner. If your little voice irritates you – then call 216 5940 for SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – at the Harlingen PD. Give them your facts. WHAT WHO WHERE WHEN. Mr. Fix It list of reputable vendors for your consideration. Stuff happens in plain sight…... Residents have made a suggestion if their vendor experience was wonderful or not so wonderful. RED Envelopes: These red envelopes are a handy medical document with current health history and info. Simply bring your health hx up to date, stick the page in the envelope and it is at the ready in case of. They are free and available for the asking. Call me. 956 245 1276 For our newer residents, we also encourage a Be A Buddy program . Get to know your neighbor, and if & when the need arises, they can assist you with a trip to the hospital. We also have a Flashing RED Light at our entrance to SCCE so the ambulance comes to the correct community. The AED is by the pool. The Stop The Bleed bags are - in the Library, - SEPO Work Shop and - Sunshine Woodshop Please remember the Covid Commandants: Social Distance Wash Your Hands Wear Your Mask Act Responsibly. So, let’s all be diligent and vigilant and take care of each other. God Bless America. Sent 2020-07-19: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - Virtual Meeting Monday 20 July 2020 - Wish we could have a real meeting with Ice Cream but, these are the times that try men's souls........ We are most fortunate to live in this special community and we are especially lucky to live among residents who are all on the same page. The NW Volunteers are a special breed as they go above and beyond. We work with the SEPO Board, the Police from Harlingen and Combes, EMS and the Fire Department. I get calls and little notes just checking on how we are. PD has frequent safety patrols in here. CERT from the FD checks on us too. We are not alone in this mess. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please call me. In the meantime, have a Root Beer Float and give Thanks. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator ​ **************************************************************************************** Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Virtual Meeting Agenda --- Monday 20 July 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, NEW BUSINESS: National Night Out, an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community relationships and camaraderie will not occur this year. It is normally held each August in our Harlingen and Combes area. Covid once again has cramped our style. Our wonderful Police and Fire have done a magnificent job of in-servicing us on many safety and security issues and the opportunity for this event will be missed. DOG WALKER WATCH: I did, however, register us for the Community Dog Walker Watch Program thru the National Night Out contacts. Since there are over seventy-five million dog owners across the Nation, thought McGruff and the local PD could use some doggie eyes and a hand from Sunshine. If you want, we even could get signs, shirts, a special dog leash, doggie bandanas etc. ! What better way, while at the entrance to Sunshine, the Bad Guys are put on notice – that we see ‘em coming thru the gate? We are not just idly walking the dog. Just a thought……. Would hate to think that our buildings (doors) are being left open is a statement from a resident – rather I think it is an accidental slip. Please if you exit a door, make sure it is securely shut behind you. Vandalism seems to be as contagious as Covid these days. Help Wanted: We have a NW generator which should be cranked each mid month. Dick and Linda Jones are gone for the summer. Could someone help us out, please? The generator has a spot in between the Pavilion and the Card Room. Call me 956 245 1276. Summer Patrol scheduling: We are in need of volunteers and whatever time and talent you have to offer will be extremely appreciated. There is a specific job description for each opportunity but nothing involves too much time – it’s the commitment we need. Volunteer opportunities: Patrols, Block Captains. All could use some volunteer help. You will be fully oriented and not own this job for life. Please consider offering some time. Call me 956 245 1276. OLD BUSINESS: Hurricane season officially began 1 June. A year has passed since the June 2019 flood created havoc. The forecast is for 13 named storms and 7 hurricanes (4 of which will be major). PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON, PREPARE TO EVACUATE. Consider these preparations seriously and “Be Prepared”. Determine your risk, develop an emergency evac plan, a family plan, assemble disaster supplies, cash, meds, documents etc. and how ‘bout your insurance (homeowners, wind and rain), is your home ready? SEPO Is not a shelter of last resort. Is your SEPO Emergency Contact Form up to date? Going to a Public Shelter during Covid will be no picnic. Social distancing, wearing a mask and following other CDC Covid preventive actions will be a challenge to say the least. What about our Storage Lot – your Shed, Boat, RV and other stuff? Is your shed secured with tie-downs? What about loose stuff laying around? Is your stuff all documented on a CD for your insurance? Sunshine has Emergency Contact forms which should be current – see Valerie. SCCE is not a shelter of last resort. Front Gate Code – has not been changed. Keypad entry locks to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – all have codes. Please be sure the door closes securely behind you. These codes are for residents only. Passing out this info indiscriminately by word of mouth or by giving out our clickers is strongly discouraged. Per Beth Parrish: these codes can all be found in the "Resident's Only" section of this Web site: Front Gate and All Keypads Vendor Patrols have been discontinued by the Board. However if you see a suspicious vehicle taking a tour, please get the plate. If you choose to inquire the “nature of the visit”, please do so in a friendly manner. If your little voice irritates you – then call 216 5940 for SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – at the Harlingen PD. Give them your facts. WHAT WHO WHERE WHEN. Mr. Fix-It list of reputable vendors for your consideration. Stuff happens in plain sight…... Residents have made a suggestion if their vendor experience was wonderful or not so wonderful. Beth has this list available on the Web site as well under the Amenities Tab ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mr-fixit ). RED Envelopes: These red envelopes are a handy medical document with current health history and info. Simply bring your health hx up to date, stick the page in the envelope and it is at the ready in case of. They are free and available for the asking. Call me. 956 245 1276 For our newer residents, we also encourage a Be A Buddy program . Get to know your neighbor, and if & when the need arises, they can assist you with a trip to the hospital. We also have a Flashing RED Light at our entrance to SCCE so the ambulance comes to the correct community. The AED is by the pool. The Stop The Bleed bags are - in the Library, - SEPO Work Shop and - Sunshine Woodshop Please remember the Covid Commandants: Social Distance Wear Your Mask Act Responsibly Sent 2020-06-03: Neighborhood Watch information June 2020 - Dear Friends - Below is my correspondence to you for June 2020 since we still cannot have meetings. 😢 We are officially in Hurricane Season with 20 named storms. Hopefully they will find another suitable place to land. BUT - check your stuff - personal records, home, RV, Storage Shed etc. ***** Call-Out for Estate Sale Patrol - volunteers needed ***** Use NW cart or your own. Make your own hours. Please wear your Orange vest. I have some extra if you need one. Date & Time: Thursday and Friday, 8am - 5pm, 4th and 5th of June. Address: 2032 Montana. An Estate Sale has advertisement and we never know what to expect in terms of visitors. However, Bad Guys like to check us out too. May I recommend you keep your stuff out of sight. I can do Friday but John has surgery tomorrow (Thurs) You can call me or just show up. 😊 Thanks as always. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator **************************************************************************************** Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH – What Is It? Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Sunshine CC Estates is a very safe community but from time to time, issues arise that effect our quality of life for our residents. Vandalism, thefts from vehicles and forced entries are examples. SCCE participates in the Neighborhood Watch Program locally and it involves our Harlingen Police (Chief Kester and especially Asst. Chief Miryam Anderson) and the Town of Combes with Chief Patrick Quill. This cooperative and collective effort with the PD teaches us to use common sense methods that aid in preventing crime without endangering participants or lessening the normal protection from our local PD. Neighborhood Watch: Neighbors looking out for each other - We are the “eyes and ears” of the community for the police to prevent crime. We enjoy enhanced communication and cooperation between the community and the Police. The NW Coordinator works with the Patrol Captain and the Block Captains and the PD to proactively and effectively fight crime. The Patrol Captain plans the Patrol Schedule. He/she invites and encourages residents to patrol our community every evening. The Block Captains and Co-Captains maintain communication among neighbors. Our NW meetings discuss crime strategies, heighten the community’s power of observation, educate residents on steps to deter crime and provide training sessions. We are not Citizens on Patrol or Auxiliary Police. Our mission is to Observe and Report. A Sunshine NW Advisory Board is under consideration as our community has grown with many new residents who may have some great ideas. Our NW role has expanded to include several aspects related to but not necessarily NW duties. We have a strong relationship with the Harlingen Fire Department via the CERT Program. Come check it out! We welcome all constructive ideas and suggestions. Sent 2020-05-23: Memorial Day 2020 Monday 25 MAY at 3pm sharp - Dear SEPO Friends, You are cordially invited and most encouraged to join us on Monday at the Flag Pole by the SEPO Office. Help get the word out, please. We shall start our brief Memorial Day remembrance at 3pm sharp. Come as you are - in a golf cart or lawn chair. Upon arrival, simply park in your social space and enjoy the ceremony. Dress for the heat and have a cool beverage handy. ​ Social distancing is paramount. Masks are encouraged. SEPO rules are in effect for Corvid19. Randy Nicholas, John and I will lead a brief program honoring our deceased Veterans and our recently deceased SEPO friends. Memorial Day (Decoration Day) is a somber day to honor our military fallen and because of recent Corvid restrictions, we shall also remember our SEPO family and friends who have passed this year. This National Moment of Remembrance at 3pm is to remind us and future generations about the real meaning of this holiday. Call me for questions. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276. John & Lenore US Air Force Veterans Randy Nicholas US Army Veteran ​ Sent 2020-05-18: SCCE Memorial Day plans Monday 25 May 3pm - The document HERE outlines a Memorial Day Program for SCCE. This ceremony will be held next Monday, May 25 @ 3PM either by the Gazebo or the Flag Pole (depending on weather and mosquitos). All Social Distancing rules remain in effect. Please contact me if you have any issues viewing the program information. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2020-05-18: NW - CERT Comms for May 2020 - Dear Friends - Below is a small note for your information and consideration.. -- Lenore J Combs, 956 245 1276, NW-CERT Coordinator Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Virtual Meeting Agenda - Monday 18 May 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Financial Report: We have $ 966.59 in our account as established by a recent audit and purchase of the new golf cart. A sincere THANKS to our donors who helped make this possible. NEW BUSINESS: Hurricane season officially starts 1 June. Since Arthur did not play by the rules, thought I’d send a reminder. The forecast is for 13 named storms and 7 hurricanes (4 of which will be major). We are in a hurricane-prone area. Consider these preparations and “Be Prepared”. Determine your risk, develop an emergency evac plan, assemble disaster supplies, cash, meds, documents etc. and how ‘ bout your insurance (homeowners, wind and rain), is your home ready? What about your Storage Shed? Is your stuff all documented on a CD for your insurance? Storm surges, winds and tornadoes are the hurricane’s playmates. Get a weather app for your phone. Make a family plan. Sunshine has Emergency Contact forms which should be current – see Valerie. SCCE is not a shelter of last resort. National STOP THE BLEED Day is Thursday 21 May 2020. STB is a national awareness campaign and call to action. It is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. You can bleed out in 3 – 5 minutes. It takes EMS about 7 – 10 minutes to arrive on scene. We have 3 STB bags – one in the Library, one at the Woodshop and one at the Worker’s storage area. OLD BUSINESS: Front Gate Code – has not been changed. Keypad entry lock to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – all have codes. These codes are for residents only. Passing out this info indiscriminately by word of mouth or by giving out our clickers is strongly discouraged. Vendor Patrols have been discontinued by the Board. There is a Mr. Fix It list of reputable vendors for your consideration. Ummm! Seems like a lot of traffic cruising thru here lately, so be careful. Stuff happens in plain sight. Summer scheduling: The following areas are in need of volunteers and whatever time and talent you have to offer it will be extremely appreciated. There is a specific job description for each but nothing involves too much time – it’s the commitment we need. Volunteer opportunities: Patrols, McGruffmobile care, Flashlight care, Generator care and Block Captains. All could use some volunteer help. You will be fully oriented and not own this job for life. Please consider offering some time. Thanks. Sent 2020-05-04: Neighborhood Watch Golf Cart - Dear Friends, McGruff II was delivered and was used over this week-end. It is up by the SEPO Office. It is a 2012 Club Car Precedent, 832 hours, one gentle previous owner, complete with battery charger mounted in the back with our protected cover and orange electric cord. The body to the suspension is in great shape. The price was $3000.00 and included new Crown batteries, almost new tires and LED front and rear lights. The Golf cart cover transitioned over, as well as, our rear view mirrors, amber rotating light and fire extinguishers. Inside - on the dash are 2 toggle switches, one for the amber light and the other for the headlights. We have a key. The chain for the lock to the steering wheel is installed. A huge THANKS to Women's Club, the Memorial Club and our supporters, without whose generosity could not have made this purchase possible. The NW Log Book will be used to log volunteer hours and patrol comments. The current Audit has a current balance of $865.59. Any further donations are welcome. The other McGruffmobile had 8116.5 documented patrol hours. THANKS to all those who have volunteered on behalf of Sunshine's safety and security. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2020-04-17: NW-CERT 17 Apr 2020 New Golf Cart Proposal - Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! NW - New Golf Cart --- 17 APRIL 2020 Proposal Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator, 956 245 1276, LJCombs44@gmail.com Situation: McGruff (our faithful NW Patrol Golf cart - a 2005 Club Car Precedent with weary bones) has been acting up lately, disrupting patrol hours and worrying volunteers who serve. Several verbal first opinions from knowledgeable, trusted residents – agree for evaluation and opinion with above and in particular – the adverse effects of an aging cart. Issues: McGruff is not dependable. - many hard hours despite excellent care from Rich Debackere, SEPO staff etc. from routine maintenance to wheel bearings and more. Second opinion – knowledgeable trusted Golf Cart mechanic (Mario’s Golf Cart Repair). Rationale: Mario’s scanner = old engine - old wiring and shorting out - loose front end. McGruffmobile has 9800 hours per scanner 8114.6 are documented from Patrols 365 days a year for past 9+ years. Considering our McGruffmobile with these problems, my interpretation of this condition derived from Mario’s scanner that this diagnosis does not restore trust in operational use. Volunteers cannot be pushing McGruff back to its station. Options: Fix it vs. Purchase a pre-owned later date, less miles more reliable golf cart. Repair: $350 - $500. Consider - uncertainty for reliability and sustainability. Purchase: Verbal proposal from Mario: $2500.00 - Pre-owned Golf Cart 2008 Club Car Precedent -- Blue (between Navy and medium dark blue no dings etc) - newly upholstered Gray marine vinyl seats and back. Single owner. (not a golf course rental) Also included: Charger (the one that came with it) Batteries – new installed (just like the ones we replaced in Dec 2019) Tires – almost new Golf Cart Top - Rhino coated protection Our stuff - will be transferred from McGruff to new cart – no charge Front light - halogen (ours was just installed Jan 2020 by Rich Debackere) Door Works enclosure will be transferred and installed Amber rotating light will be transferred and installed. Our hour meter will be transferred and installed on the dash Our 2 Fire Extinguishers will be transferred and installed. ​ Sent 2020-04-04: Neighborhood Watch best practice April 2020 - Dear Friends - Please read this file and submit any constructive comments. Thanks one and all. -- Lenore J Combs, 956 245 1276, NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2020-04-01: NW-CERT Information for April (Wash Your Hands) - Dear Friends, Please see this file for a silly Wash Your Hands poster with Baby Shark singing with his friends. 🎼 ''Wash Your Hands' doo doo doo doo doo doo,,,,,,,,,🎼 -- for 20 seconds Hope you get a good laugh 😊 Lenore J Combs, 956 245 1276, Coordinator NW-CERT Sent 2020-04-01: NW-CERT Disaster Prep Information for April 2020 - ​ Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Disaster Preparedness --- APRIL 2020 ​ Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Summer status: There is no meeting for April but we have always been proactive in anticipation of Hurricane Season and who is here during the summer. I will be preparing a plat of our community to go to the Communications Center on the Loop and to the EMS Dispatcher. Stay tuned for follow up procedures for Coronavirus – 19 per our Board. NW Patrols are still in effect. Linda and Dick handed out the April schedule. Currently, if you are scheduled for a patrol and are comfortable with your buddy, carry on – if you want to patrol by yourself – please feel free but be careful. We can orient anyone who would like to patrol – just notify us. If you do go alone, be very vigilant – report suspicious activity – do not approach. OBSERVE AND REPORT Report Suspicious Activity - Harlingen PD dispatch: 956 216 5940 or call 9-1-1 Harlingen PD, Combes PD, Harlingen FD and EMS always enjoy receiving an updated plat of our community so they know who is here and who is not. The Harlingen CERT Team also keeps tabs on us. (We have many angels looking out for us). I have already had several inquiries as to our status. If you need EMS service, there are enhanced precautions for 911 calls respective to an infectious diseases call vs a fall call or cardiac incident. Dispatch will inquire about the nature of the call – it is possible HFD will accompany EMS. Front Gate Code – not changed Keypad entry lock to Card Room & Exercise Room Building SEPO doors, new code Sensaphone system in Storage Lot - Front Gate cameras (still under review) NW Vendor patrols – discontinued for now. But, you can do your own patrol by being vigilant – Remember – stuff happens in plain sight! NW Generator: Help Wanted: This donated well kept generator was donated to NW by a resident for emergency needs. It must be started once a month. It can at least keep some of our stuff going in case of….. So, any takers? Please call me if you want to be cranky once a month and start the generator. ​ Flashlight care: in the NW Patrol golf cart These flashlights get used heavily too. Decision made today after trying out several types, to go back to the MagLight. We shall purchase 2 new ones. Help Wanted: We need a volunteer to keep up with the charging (once a week or so) McGruffmobile: (Please call me if there are any problems that need attention) A recommendation - upon completing Patrol, first - plug the electric cord into the outlet then adjust the switch to OFF (inside the golf cart). Last – check to see if you can hear “buzzing” indicating the charger is working. This order may insure it is charging. Help Wanted: Looking for someone to assist with routine care (water in the batteries etc.) until October. The NW Golf cart gets used several hours every evening. Rich Debackere maintains it during the winter season although major repairs are usually done under SEPO’s purview (as is any other of their equipment). Be-A-Buddy: things can get hectic during an urgent/emergency situation - so anticipating a problem and notifying your Buddy in advance can help mitigate confusion and anxiety. RED Envelope: This emergency paperwork is handy in case of……. It is a concise medical history form for each household member – to be completed – just fill in current medical information and keep it on the fridge. (EMS and the ER luvs it.) Block Captains – 9 streets: Essentially – a few folks on each block (street) with extra eyes & ears – knowing who’s home, who is friend or foe and who might be posing as a Bad Guy.etc. Sunshine has fewer residents during the Summer and the Bad Guys are in tune with tell-tale signs - newspapers left in the driveway, windows boarded up etc. ​ Sent 2020-03-18: Closing Up For The Summer - ​ Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Winter Texans – Closing Up for the Summer Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, On the Road Again….. Happy Trails Bon Voyage Fair Winds and Following Seas Your Neighborhood Watch will continue Summer Patrols but we are not a security company. These are tips for consideration that work. Bad Guys don’t take vacations – in fact they are planning on your trip! Operation ID -- Complete the form. Photograph all your stuff. The PD and NW will engrave your stuff. Keep this CD and form handy. Give one to a trusted friend or family member. The Insurance Company will be happy too. Better yet – take valuables with you. Who’s Your Buddy – is a neighbor going to keep an eye out????? Is your SEPO Emergency Contact Form updated? Please do Solar Lighting (around house) Bad Guys are allergic to light and noise. Lock doors & windows Close blinds & curtains Leave a light on Weather: What if we have a Hurricane or a Flood – other severe weather? Who’s gonna’ board up your windows (do you have plywood already cut?) Lawn & outside – Flying flower pots, lawn ornaments and furniture can be hazardous in a strong wind etc. Please secure them inside. Storage Lot: is your stuff secure. Does your shed have proper tie-downs? Inside your home: Strip bedding – let beds air out Vacuum floor etc – don’t leave crumbs behind Electricity & Water -- leave on or off?? Air conditioner – low setting Fridge – Pantry clean it out Unplug appliances – TV Radio Washer/Dryer Set lights & sprinklers on timers Stop your mail, newspaper etc Pest Control ?Leaving your vehicle behind Stuff in your garage - gas, propane, other hazards Sent 2020-03-18: Neighborhood Watch meeting notes - 16 March 2020 - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Meeting Notes --- Monday 16 March 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Opening Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Residents were greeted at the door with a cautionary sign” SOCIAL DISTANCING”, HAND SANITIZER, TISSUES AND COFFEE & COOKIES. There was an assortment of CoVID19 flyers from CDC, American Red Cross and the City of Harlingen – Cameron County Public Health for review. Financial Report 16 March 2020 – available at the meeting First order of business: NW-CERT Coordinator request - I would like to review the following first, please John Chajac, SEPO Board President is here today to respond to questions. Current Business: Today we are confronted with a dilemma – let’s make a solution and a plan. There is a SEPO Residents Informational meeting this Wednesday and an opinion from you as a group would be productive to include in my report. 1. Front Gate Code – decide to change it or not NW discussion up in the air since November. Express your opinion – see the Suggestion Box near the Office 2. Keypad entry lock to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – concern that both codes are out there to one and all. Have you voiced your opinion – see the form for the Suggestion Box in the Office. 3. Vendor Patrols Established Dec 2011 after rash of home invasions and criminal mischief. Currently disbanded. I briefly discussed these issues (such as security breaches vs complacency etc.) with Board members back in Nov, Dec and Jan. The out-going Board voted to disband it last month – John says to bring it to the attention of new Board for re-consideration. Express your opinion – see the Suggestion Box in the Office. Open forum for resolution suggestions. Please be there. John Chajac, SEPO Board President was on hand for questions and concerns. Specifically, we again addressed the recent SEPO Board decision to abandon the Vendor program. The SEPO Minutes 18 February 2020 reflect “the Board’s decision not to back this program as long as the gate remains open, garage and estate sales happen and anyone can drive through here during the day”. Last month, at the February 17th NW meeting the members voted unanimously to keep the Vendor Program in place. We also wanted to community to weigh in. Since there were only 5 or 6 SEPO “ Suggestion Complaint & Idea Forms” submitted recently from residents supporting and wanting to keep the program – the decision stood. There were no forms submitted opposing the decision either. (John and I had not submitted a Suggestion form because it was well known we were in strong opposition of the decision and were in strong favor of keeping the program and did not want to unduly push our opinion on anyone.) NEW BUSINESS: Summer scheduling: The following areas are in need of volunteers and whatever time and talent you have to offer will be extremely appreciated. A specific job description will be given but nothing involves too much time – it’s the commitment. Patrols – Linda Jones Summer patrol schedule under construction (April – October) We can always us volunteers. -- You will be well oriented and not own the job forever. McGruffmobile care: (Please call me if there are any problems so it can be fixed) 1. Rich Debackere reported he checked out the McGruffmobile after several reports of it dying on the job. He said the cause seemed to possibly be a wire. (new batteries were installed on 24 Dec 2019 and a new headlight bar was installed in January) A possible solution: upon completing Patrol, first - plug the electric cord into the outlet then adjust the switch to OFF (inside the golf cart). Last – check to see if you can hear “buzzing” indicating the charger is working. 2. Help Wanted: Looking for someone to assist with routine care (water in the batteries etc.) until October. The NW Golf cart gets used several hours every evening. Rich Debackere maintains it during the winter season although major repairs are usually done under SEPO’s purview (as is any other of their equipment). Flashlight care: These flashlights get used heavily too. Decision made today after trying out several types, to go back to the MagLight. We shall purchase 2 new ones. Help Wanted: We need a volunteer to keep up with the charging (once a week or so) Generator care: Help Wanted: This donated well kept generator was donated to NW by a resident for emergency needs. It must be started once a month. Discussion evolved around whether or not to keep it. So, any takers? If not, shall it be sold? Please share your opinion and let me know your decision by the Disaster Preparedness NW-CERT meeting 20 April 2020. Block Captains – 9 streets: Essentially – a few folks with extra eyes & ears – knowing who is a resident, who is friend or foe and who might be posing as a Bad Guy, etc. Sunshine has fewer residents during the Summer. Operation ID: Contact me. Invoice forms available – you take note of the item, serial, make, model numbers and we (NW & PD) will engrave it. (free!) Then if your stuff grows legs, you will have a note of all this. Better yet, take pictures, make a CD and have a few copies (you, a good friend and your insurance company.) SEPO Emergency Contact forms: Available at the Office – reminder - please keep this updated if you value your notifications. Hopefully you have submitted your info to Beth for the Website. RED Envelope: This idea has been around. It is a concise medical history form for each household member – to be completed – fill in current medical information – have this on hand in case of….. Most folks place this health history in its RED envelope and keep it on the fridge. (The ER luvs it.) Open discussion: Lighting around home (vacant or not) was a strong issue brought up again. The lack of this inspires Bad Guys – they luv the dark - and poses a threat to all of Sunshine. Solar lights are cheap and effective. Notice to Sunshine Residents via SEPOenews dated 15 March 2020 Ref: notice to residents from “NEXTDOOR” This is a private online social network as is Facebook and others providing a database for exchange of information such as posts about crime & safety issues, provider recommendations and pet notifications etc.. It came to my attention that emails and a mailing went out recently. They are using my name as an endorsement to use this free private online network. I did not or ever will send your info out there. Info you get from me comes from PD or a valued source only. Flotsam & Jetsam: Thanks to the CERT Team who walked with the Fire Department and to the Neighborhood Watch (dog too) who walked with the Police Department as part of the Healthy Harlingen program. Several of us from our CERT Program participated as instructors with the Save-A-Life program the City sponsored on Saturday 22 February -- Free training classes offered (not certification) FD – CERT - EMS:- Learn life-saving skills for Hands Only CPR, AED and Stop The Bleed HPD: - Active Violence/Critical Incident Training. A notice came down to curtail meetings and classes at PD and FD for now. CERT Teams were scheduled to attend the All Hazards Conference. It is cancelled. Reminder – March usually has a discussion about how to prepare your home for your trip back North. Let’s share some great suggestions. A list of suggestions was distributed for “Closing Up Your Home For The Summer” This includes suggestions for your shed in the Storage Lot too. April is Disaster Preparedness – your input. How To Be Prepared vs Shelter of Last Resort Open meeting Game plan: Everyone is encouraged seek a safe place in case of a Hurricane etc. We shall review securing your home here, routes, family member plans, medical tips and etc. Next meeting - let’s see where the COR-19 situation lies…… April usually is designed for Disaster Preparedness 20 April 3pm ​ Sent 2020-03-16: Neighborhood Watch meeting -- Monday 16 March 3pm Retz Hall - Dear Friends, Hope to see you there for a quick meeting to get some issues settled. If you have not voiced your opinion on these three items mentioned, please do so. In April we shall discuss Disaster Preparedness. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Team Coordinator ​ Sent 2020-03-15: Lenore on "Nextdoor" Web site - Dear Friends, Just learned that this website opportunity is abundantly out there again - using my name connected with SCCE posting crime & safety issues as an endorsement. I am NOT using it. NEXTDOOR is a private online social network as is Facebook and others providing a database for exchange of info. I have contacted the company repeatedly to take my name off their list. However, it resurfaces periodically. Use this if you choose. I did not send in your name or any of your information - and never, ever will do so. Our safe forum at Sunshine is our Neighborhood Watch meeting. (every 3rd Monday 3pm Retz Hall) Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2020-02-29 (Newsletter 03-2020) : Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team - Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator, 956-245-1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers, Residents and Friends: Our next NW-CERT meeting is Monday 16 March 2020 3pm Retzlaff Hall Coffee’s always on. Sunshine community is always invited. Please mark your calendars. This March issue addresses two topics – informational and the NW Vendor Program concern. Thanks to the Sunshine Women’s Club and you all for approving a payment for the McGruffmobile for new batteries and a new headlight which was recently installed. The NW – CERT March meeting typically entertains a discussion from you about how to prepare your home for your trip back North. Great suggestions are always welcome – let’s have some sharing of ideas. Is your SEPO Emergency Contact form up to date? Does your home have adequate solar lighting and noisy alarms to scare away Bad Guys or are you keeping it dark and cozy for them? We will also have a fun and informative “area-fam” golf cart tour around SCCE pointing out items of interest such as the Lift Station on Montana & Missouri and - why the alarm sounds when it is not working and WHO you should call, - what a transformer looks like (working or fried), - Utility poles and Meters that should be clear of foliage and other stuff etc, etc.. Please don’t miss out! April is our Disaster Preparedness meeting – covering your concerns and your input. How to Be Prepared vs become a Shelter of Last Resort from previous lessons learned. Evening Patrols change hours for the summer. Please contact Linda Jones for your opportunity. Our NW generator will need a summer volunteer to start it once a month – any takers? (Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept and Oct). The McGruffmobile would like a buddy to check his batteries and etc. too. Any takers? The CERT Teams attend the All Hazards Conference every March in McAllen. (over 3000 attendees - among many other organizations, Public Health, LE, FD, EMS, Hospitals, Educational Institutions and NOAA) --- Networking, Training, Lectures, Break-out sessions etc. We will bring back the latest and greatest plus reveal the next named Hurricanes for 2020. The Harlingen Fire Department will be starting a CERT class………. Free! Saturday April 21 & 28 8am til 5p Saturday 4 April 8a – 2p (mock drill and graduation) I have applications. Prepare for everyday emergencies. Protect you and your family and your neighborhood in an emergency situation. Classes on What is CERT, Fire Safety, Disaster Psychology, Light Search & Rescue, Disaster Medical Ops, Disaster intelligence to support First Responders and more….. A Citizens Police Academy Class is also in the works. Applications available. Free! Penal Code SWAT Active Shooter K-9 Gangs Traffic safety Child Safety Seats Fingerprints Firearm Safety Use of Force Taser Court Documents A typical PD day Ride-Alongs etc. The American Red Cross - is looking for volunteers from communities (like ours) to go with the Fire Department and CERT. -- Project: Home Fire Preparedness (Harlingen area) Statistics: Deaths from fatal fire in USA = 7 a day. Goal: to reduce fire deaths & injuries by 25% in next 5 years. FIRE is fast hot dark and deadly. BTW - How’s your Smoke Alarm? Do you need a bed rattler? What about your CO2 alarm? ? Canaries 400 fatalities a year! Plan: Daylight Savings Time is Sunday 8 March – Are you ready? Check yours out. NW concern: Vendor Patrol Program etc. Please give the following security matters your attention. Recently we were confronted with a dilemma. The SEPO Board wants to disband (and essentially has) the NW Vendor Program. The new Board may wish to reconsider so your input is important. It was instituted in Dec 2011 after a rash of home invasions and criminal mischief. The VENDOR protocol was described in the November- December 2019 Sunshine newsletter. This was brought to your attention a month or two ago and again at the February Informational Meeting, the NW meeting and at Women’s Club. Game plan: Essentially the Vendor registers with us and you, the resident via a simple process – helps to point out good vehicles from the treasure hunters. They are issued a VENDOR hanging tag or a NW Orange card for identification purposes. Included in this program is also the vehicle “Vendor” Tag and the long term “Guest” tag for our regulars who do lawns and other work here etc.. Your opinion is important. Please take time to register your input on the following issues to the Board. For your convenience, there is a Sunshine form for Suggestions, Complaints and Ideas which is in the Office to the right of Valerie’s window. When completed return it to the Suggestion Box (looks like a mail box with a slit - painted a cream color). The NW program is not fool-proof but it does take a bite out of crime by intimidating Bad Guys. Safety and security is not convenient – it takes an investment from you. Complacency is what the Bad Guys bank on. NW is also a great marketing tool for home resales. According to the Bureau of Criminal Justice, over 40% of homes these days have an active NW which has proven to have a positive impact. 1. Front Gate Code – decision to change it or not, when and how often etc. NW discussion = up in the air since November – no action taken to change it yet. Typically, it has been changed yearly or so to keep the Bad Guys on their toes. ​ 2. Keypad entry lock to Card Room, Exercise Room Building, Office Building and Retzlaff Hall – NW concern that these codes are all the same and are out there to one and all. Express your opinion – good idea or change it to another code or not. 3. Vendor Patrols (checking for orange card on vehicle dashboard if vehicle is not clearly advertised (such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, Air Conditioner Guy, Electrician, Rudy’s Roofing etc.) Established December 2011 after rash of home invasions and criminal mischief. A protocol came out in the November- December 2019 Sunshine newsletter – now it is currently disbanded by a Board decision. Do you want to reinstate the Vendor Program or not? ​ Sent 2020-02-25: Call out for NW Patrol - Friday - Saturday 28 & 29 Feburary for Estate Sale - Dear Friends, In the past I have used our NW roster for a call-out. With Beth's approach for announcements for Sunshine, I shall take advantage of this modern technology. So, this is a call-out for Neighborhood Watch. Please do a random patrol during 8a - 5p - for both days, walk the dog, ride in your Golf Cart - but wear your Orange Vest - this gives the treasure hunters pause for thought. Estate Sales and Garage Sales generally are advertised and entice many visitors. Observe and report. Per usual, the family requested this. As always, the HPD & Combes will do an extra ATP (Area To Patrol) assignment thru here. Thanks Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2020-02-19: Neighborhood Watch invitation - Dear Friends, Chief Miryam Anderson personally invites us (and anyone from Sunshine) to join her in a friendly walk FRIDAY 21 February at 5:30pm at McKelvey Park. This is a part of Healthy Harlingen and she wants big numbers to beat out all the other competition that have been walking with the Mayor etc. Wear your Orange Vest. I have Vests if you do not have one. Meet her at 5pm at McKelvey entrance. See you there. Thanks. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2020-02-17: Neighborhood Watch meeting 3pm Monday 17 February 2020 - Dear Friends - Please come and welcome our 2 newly assigned Harlingen Police Officers - Sgt Charles Fechner who has replaced Sgt Michael Brooks (who is now assigned to Patrols) and our new NW liaison Officer Orlando Gonzalez. Topic of conversation is what's new in NW programs. Agenda on bulletin board in Library. There is a CERT class starting soon and another Citizens Police Academy class in the works. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT ​ Sent 2020-02-11: Hats Off to Neighborhood Watch - Dear Friends - Hats Off to Neighborhood Watch Patrol from the other night whose vigilance and attention to detail prevented a serious flood from a watermain break - corner of Texas Ave & Montana. -- Lenore J Combs ​ Sent 2020-01-31 (Newsletter 02-2020): Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team - ​ Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers, Residents and Friends, Next NW-CERT meeting will take place on Monday 17 February 2020 3pm Retzlaff Hall. Coffee’s always on. Cookie Bakers, please do a dozen. Our Sunshine community is always invited and especially the Board. Open lines of communication - a 2-way process that establishes trust by listening, sharing and supporting. Please mark your calendars. The February schedule will be out soon. Are you on it? This meeting will be committed to orientation and principles of practice of the NW-CERT Team. Was glad to see so many of our residents at Winter Texan Appreciation Day. We have new batteries and new head lights on the McGruffmobile. If any maintenance concerns come up – call me and we will look into it. Don’t forget, the Ambulances will be driving around here soon as part of an “area-fam” exercise and they will also have a test on where to find different places etc. Sunshine also has an S.O.S. Yelper installed on our Front Gate which allows Police, Fire and EMS to pull up to the Front Gate where they can sound their alert (signal) from their Unit and enter when the gate opens. EMS and Sunshine appreciates and enjoys the rapport we have established. Sunshine’s program of neighbors helping neighbors, the Be-A-Buddy Program, RED Envelope, NW and CERT all contribute to our readiness in case of…… National EMS week is traditionally celebrated in May. In 1974 President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate these EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our communities. Let’s thank them anytime for providing these everyday frontline lifesaving services. NAEMT partners with the American College of Emergency Practitioners together ensure the that the important contributions of safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of their community are constantly being met. Our AED just had its 3rd birthday and we gave it new batteries. It lives in a wall-mounted box in the Pool area next to the double doors coming out of the Library. It is always available for demonstration – just call us and we always have CPR-AED info at the monthly NW meetings. If you need the AED, you must ALWAYS call 911 first. Utilize your Be - A - Buddy system when anticipating a medical concern. Once you call Emergency Services, they want you to stay on your phone dealing with your emergency. Your Buddy can summon more assistance to send someone to Front Gate and turn on the RED Rotating Light switch to alert the EMS for the correct location – even get the AED. Grab your RED envelope with your current health history – (and your sweater) and you’re good to go. Plan a little drill in your head - where’s your emergency phone numbers, charging cord for the phone, meds; whose gonna take care of the pet etc. Some folks addressed a 911 phone be made available? poolside or someplace. Great topic for the SEPO Board. Please place your ideas on paper and submit them in the Suggestion Box in the Office. Maybe it’s time to change the Front Gate Code - start the year off on a safe and secure note. Think about it. Flotsam and Jetsam: Leap Day 29 February 2020 Leap Day tradition is steeped in Irish and Scottish tradition. History has it - St. Brigid asked St. Patrick permission for women to have this day to propose marriage. Or - try some great recipes like Shepherd’s pie. Stay in touch – love – living – healing - learning. Reinforce your New Years resolution with 4 Things To Do Before Next Leap Year! ​ Sent 2020-01-26: Ambulance familiarity run at Sunshine - Dear Friends, Starting Wednesday about 9a, and on Thursday & Friday, there will be many ambulances coming thru Sunshine CC Estates on a drill. They will also be going thru Encore and Lakeside. They are not lost and there is no emergency. They are looking for certain areas and for our streets etc. Pete Moreno, EMS Supervisor has also given the drivers a test. This is a common practice. Thank you. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2020-01-26: Neighborhood Watch News - Dear Friends, Reminder: NO Neighborhood Watch meeting this Monday! We will all be at the Winter Texan Appreciation Day program at the Harlingen Convention Center by Sam's - Come on down - 1p - 4p You'll enjoy it. Friday & Saturday -January 17 & 18 8am til 1pm there will be a Garage Sale in Sunshine. Because treasure hunters may have other intentions - watch out for your stuff. Keep golf carts, bicycles, and other goodies out of sight or locked up is better. Would like to stand up a roving Patrol - walk, run or ride with your Orange vest. Let visitors know the "eyes of Sunshine are upon them". Town Hall meeting in Sebastian - Lyford with Harlingen PD. John and I and Norm from Encore were invited. The Sheriff's Department is seeking to develope a system such as ours but in a rural community covering miles. We had an opportunity to discuss Neighborhood Watch, CERT and Citizens Police Academy. Officers Joe Gonzalez and Hector Villegas gave the Police side. Bill Synder reviewed CERT and we spoke about our NW and its effectiveness. Also, Crimestoppers was there and several other like entities with many interested residents anxious to fill the gap addressing community strengths and shortcomings. This would be a community thing with neighbors helping neighbors. They would not have police powers or act in any official capacity but be taught ordinary things for ordinary citizens. We felt very proud to be asked to exchange ideas and especially brag on Sunshine. (That's why we are the premier NW program in Harlingen). See ya - Lenore J Combs ​ Sent 2019-12-27 (Newsletter 01-2020): Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com ​ Dear NW-CERT Volunteers, Residents and Friends, We wish you all a Merry Christmas and holiday season and we are “looking” forward to the 2020 New Year for another successful, healthy year. Perhaps a New Year’s resolution to ponder would be to consider becoming a volunteer. Offering your time and talent is a valuable asset. Giving back is among the most important and valuable things a person can do. You all have a great capacity to accept challenges and volunteering is a win-win for everybody. Helping others makes you feel good. Fulfilling a responsibility makes you happier and it is a fact that happier people give back more and giving makes more people happy. Participating in a community event or a neighborhood organization builds a sense of community and provides valuable services to us. We all want Sunshine to be a safe place to live. Getting to know your neighbors also increases a sense of personal security and connection to those around us = critical support. A proven fact - giving and being unselfish can protect your health and prolong your life. Every day that goes by without helping another is an opportunity missed. So, our next NW-CERT meeting will take place on Monday 20 January 2020 3pm Retzlaff Hall. Coffee’s always on. Our Sunshine community is always invited and especially the Board. An open line of communication is a 2-way process that establishes trust by listening, sharing and supporting. Please mark your calendars. This meeting will be committed to orientation and principles of practice of the NW-CERT Team. As a reminder, the City of Harlingen will be having their Winter Texan Appreciation Day at the new Convention Center over by Sam’s Club – that program will just get you all warmed up for NW at 3pm. Thanks again to each and every one who has made the Sunshine Neighborhood Watch and our CERT Team Harlingen’s premier group. Two of our residents and NW volunteers – Jerry and Larry just completed the 40-hour class for Citizen’s Police Academy at the Harlingen PD. Congrats to them. Maybe it’s time to change the Front Gate Code - start the year off on a safe and secure note. ​ Sent 2019-12-16: Cancelled - Neighborhood Watch meeting for Monday 16 DEC 2019 - Dear Friends, Cancel today's December 16 meeting. Have a great Christmas. Lenore J Combs ​ Sent 2019-11-27 (Newsletter 12-2019): Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! NL Article for DECEMBER 2019 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear Friends, A bit late but Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for making Sunshine a great place to live. May you all have a blessed Christmas and Holiday season forever. Our next meeting is Monday, 16 December 2019, 3pm Retz Hall – agenda under construction – open to ideas, maybe even an open orientation to our mission. Suggestions welcome. The November meeting drew a focus to the community’s AED and Stop the Bleed Bags. These items are becoming a common thing just like the Fire Extinguisher. Pete Moreno, Supervisor of STEC EMS - Harlingen, was originally scheduled, and was unable to be with us because he had been selected to be an instructor for the ALERT class for the City of Harlingen. (Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team). Training is about crucial support – non emergency - in the hours after a disaster - from assisting with some police tasks – traffic, etc. working with other volunteer groups, medical, animal control, supplies, sheltering and so on. BTW….. ALICE Training: – Alert --Lockdown --Inform --Counter --Evacuation is training for Workplace, schools, communities, healthcare, business, houses of worship, organizations etc. – proactive strategies to improve chance of survival during active shooter event. This class is for civilians and is coming to Harlingen. Jerry Drost and Larry Leach have been graduated from the HPD Citizens Police Academy, a 40-hour class – Police Department operations and training, SWAT, K-9, Penal Code, Court Documents, Use of Force, Firearm safety – etc. Since several of us here are also members, we congratulate them, thank them for attending and will be anxious to have them participate in all our activities. There is a NW-CERT bulletin board in the Library. Sgt. Brooks has updated a NW Guide for us and is available at the meeting. The 2019 – 2020 Welcome Letter is out for residents. A copy is available in the Office and on the Web site here: https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/nw-welcome-letter BTW – CERT will start up a class after the first of the year with Harlingen Fire Department. Instruction on Disaster Ops, Light Search & Rescue, Medical Ops, Disaster Psychology etc. very interesting. Sign up! Thanks to Sally & Tom Hardy for volunteering to keep up with the Flashlight batteries in the McGruffmobile. Special Thanks to Ray Parker as he has done this job diligently and faithfully for the last several years as Bill Del Sardo before him. Simple but necessary job. Will need a volunteer or two for the Summer 2020 too. McGruffmobile – please notify Lenore if there are any concerns with the golf cart or its equipment. Rich Debackere will be looking after mechanical needs etc. (tires, batteries, general condition etc.) McGruff gets “rode hard and put up wet”, so please take good care of it on Patrol. Generator - This was a gifted item for NW in case of….. It needs to be cranked monthly. Wade has the key – he has done this service for the summer. Thanks to him for a job well done and appreciated. Dick & Linda Jones will check it monthly during the winter schedule. We are looking for someone to volunteer for the summer 2020 as well. (My philosophy – nobody should own a job forever, so your Neighborhood Watch needs all your help it can get) Patrol Schedule: Linda Jones -December is out – January is in the works. Contact Linda if you wish to help. You will be fully oriented. Holiday Season is here. Are you prepared for safety and security? Please take a personal inventory – there are forms on the NW bulletin board. Bad Guys are already making plans to have a happy holiday at your expense. Buzzers and solar lights….. still a good idea – some Sunshine areas are not lit up leaving these areas very dark. Hide your packages in your truck – lock your car doors – don’t leave TV boxes out in the street for all to see – makes a great invitation. Etc. etc. VENDORS and CONTRACTORS – must report to Office for Orange Cards. It is each resident’s responsibility to make sure they report to the Office to register. Please call Lenore for concerns and questions - I can also get you these Orange 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! And we have No Trespassing - No Soliciting signs all over. Walking solicitors – even with shirts (fake or not) are not allowed – they could be up to no good. Block Captains – who’s where? Would be nice to have a few volunteers per street to be eyes & ears….. Montana Nebraska Missouri Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Preferably one or two folks per street. IR Sensaphone – Storage Lot – phone system for notification of breech in fence…… Other stuff: Finger Lickin’ Chicken fundraiser for NW expenses planned for 10 Jan 2019 – Friday Our world famous grillin’ team will be out doin’ Finger Licken’ Chicken. Expect ETA about 4pm – Meet in Retzlaff Hall to Dine In or Take Out. Game plan TBD. Winter Texan Appreciation Day – January - Harlingen Convention Center - Monday 20 January 2020. We will have a booth – please come and enjoy the day with us. Women’s Club Commercial - EVENTS Board on Office wall – jump in and sign up. It takes a village….. ​ 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 below. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team 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 – 18 November 2019 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Our Sunshine community is invited….. Please mark your calendars for this important meeting. Our focus will be CPR and the AED, a touch of First Aid with emphasis on Stop The Bleed so John Combs and I will review some highlights relating to our community. Pete Moreno, Supervisor of STEC EMS, originally scheduled, is unable to be with us because he has been selected to be an instructor for the ALERT class for the City of Harlingen. (Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team). Training about crucial support – non emergency - in the hours after a disaster.- from assisting with some police tasks – traffic, etc working with other volunteer groups, medical, animal control, supplies, sheltering and so on. BTW….. ALICE Training: – Alert --Lockdown --Inform --Counter --Evacuation training for Workplace, schools, healthcare, business, houses of worship, organizations etc. – proactive strategies to improve chance of survival during active shooter event. Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence – thoughts for special intentions Introduction of guests or new residents This is an open meeting and we welcome everyone. Coffee is always on. The agenda is a planning guide. Treasurer’s Report Finger Lickin’ Chicken fundraiser planned for 10 Jan 2019 – Friday New Business Help Wanted – need a volunteer or two to keep up with the Flashlite batteries in the McGruffmobile. Thanks to Ray Parker as he has done this job for the last several years as Bill Del Sardo before him. Simple but necessary job. Will need a volunteer for the Summer too. Patrol Schedule: Linda Jones November is out and December is in the works. Contact Linda if you wish to help. Old Business Generator - Wade has the key – he has done this service for the summer and will get it to Dick & Linda Jones). They will check it monthly during the winter schedule. We are looking for someone to volunteer for the summer as well. (My philosophy – nobody should own a job forever, so your Neighborhood Watch needs all your help it can get) Sgt. Brooks has updated a NW Guide for us and is available at the meeting. The 2019 – 2020 Welcome Letter is out for residents. 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! McGruffmobile – please notify Lenore if there are any concerns with the golf cart or its equipment. Rich Debackere will be looking after mechanical needs etc. (tires, batteries, general condition etc. McGruff gets “rode hard and put up wet”, so please take good care of it on Patrol, please. Buzzers and solar lights….. still a good idea – some Sunshine areas are not sunny leaving these areas very dark. Block Captains – who’s where? Montana Nebraska Missouri Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Preferable one ort wo folks per street – just being “eyes & ears”…… IR Sensaphone – Storage Lot – phone system for notification of breech in fence…… Other stuff: Christmas Golf Cart Parade Saturday 7 December line up 4:30pm etc Woman’s Club sponsors 1st 2nd and 3rd prize for decorated Golf carts This year, Encore is the host for refreshments. City of Harlingen Annual Jay Cees Parade Friday 6 Dec FLC Friday 10 January – fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch Our world famous grillin’ team will be out doin’ Finger Licken’ Chicken. Expect ETA about 4pm – Meet in Retzlaff Hall to Dine In or Take Out. Game plan TBD. Winter Texan Appreciation Day January Casa D’Amistad Monday 20 January 2020 We will have a booth – please come and enjoy the day with us. Women’s Club Commercial - EVENTS Board on Office wall. Sent 2019-10-31 (Newsletter 11-2019): Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT - Monday 18 November is our next meeting, 3pm Retz Hall, Coffee & cookies always. Additional info about the following topics are below. McGruffmobile Patrol Schedule: Linda Jones Operation ID Mr. Fix It List Finger Lickin’ Chicken fundraiser Vendors and Contractors Generator Buzzers and solar lights Block Captains IR Sensaphone See ya at 3pm on Monday 18 November – Retz Hall Lenore Combs ​ Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear Friends Monday 18 November is our next meeting 3pm Retz Hall Coffee & cookies always. Harlingen Police Department will be there to orient us to NWtrends and other information. Harlingen EMS will be sending drivers to street orientation so don’t be frightened if you see a lot of ambulance traffic. They also want to do a First Aid, CPR – AED and Stop The Bleed talk for us soon. OCTOBER was Fire Prevention Month and our local Harlingen Fire Department was here to teach us about fire safety. Richard Alvarez, HFD Fire Inspector conducted the exercise. We had a hands-on demonstration lesson with an electronic training tool from HFD on how to use a fire extinguisher and how to safely put out a fire. Remember, the fire extinguisher goes between you and the fire while you make your safe exit out! Our CERT Team also practices with this training tool. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association named the second week of October in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Let’s raise awareness, educate our families and our community. 3 out of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms Less than 50% of homeowners have an escape plan 60% of consumers do not test their smoke and CO alarms in their home Maybe Sunshine can put a dent in theses stats! We also took a test to spirt conversation and heighten people’s awareness on fire prevention and fire safety. Here are the answers: 40 -- once a month-- every year in October-- every 10yr-- 2 -- pass -- three feet -- 2x a year -- 2 minutes -- activation -- on the back -- remove the smoke alarm -- all of the above -- If 1 sounds, they all sound-- every sleeping room -- go outside and stay out -- 11pm to 7 am-- no working or no smoking smoke alarms-- have missing or disconnected batteries -- cooking -- all of the above Brochures etc. were left in the Library c/o Harlingen Fire Dept. -- Fire Extinguishers AtWork, Home Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Safety for Older Consumers-Home safety Checklist and After The Fire – Returning to Normal. Then we checked out the fire suppression system above our stove in the kitchen area. Roughly 50% + fires start form cooking equipment. Prevention is key. Grease fires are a major consideration – for safety and certainly a less expensive option than repairing fire & smoke damage. These nozzles are in the hood exhaust. Wet chemicals will discharge directly over the source of the fire. Fire needs 3 things to thrive – oxygen, heat and fuel. So these wet chemicals are engineered to quickly put out the fire by covering the flames and starving the oxygen. When the system trips the gas lines to the stove will also be cut off therefore depriving the fire of fuel. This system is checked by a Fire Inspector just as our ordinary fire extinguishers are. McGruffmobile – please notify Lenore if there are any concerns with the golf cart or its equipment. Also need someone to assist with some general care and feeding of McGruff. – such as Flashlight checks, battery check, tires – simple stuff. When we get big stuff reported it then gets arranged for repairs. I check the First Aid Kit periodically. Patrol Schedule: Linda Jones November is out – still looking for more support for Patrols, please. Contact Linda if you wish to help out. Everyone is oriented. If there is a serious or almost serious concern while on Patrol, please notify me rather than just leave a note in the log book 956 245 1276 Lenore Combs Our monthly meetings are a good forum for ideas, concerns and etc. Please come. (Monday -18 Nov 3pm Retz Hall.) As a reminder, one of the perks of a NWis our rapport with HPD and Combes PD – they take good care of us and so - don’t be afraid to call in suspicious activity or worse -- 911 emergency or 956 245 5940 for suspicious activity. Operation ID – sign up sheet Operation ID Inventory sheet – available in the Library If you are interested, call me 956 245 1276 Sgt. Brooks has updated a NWGuide for us and is available in the Library The 2019 – 2020 Welcome Letter is out for residents. Mr. Fix It List = as a reminder, please let the community know by providing updates with the “good guys” and also let the Office know of the not so good guys. There were some “shade tree clean-up crews” after the flood and a Buyer Beware mentality should be common knowledge. This is not necessarily a NWproject but one we should support. Finger Lickin’ Chicken fundraiser planned for NW budget. - 10 Jan 2019 – Friday Our world famous HFD cooking crew will be out here grilling the bestest FLC you ever ate – yum yum. What a painless way to support your NW-CERT Team. Serving will begin about 4pm in Retz Hall – Dine In or Take Out. Stay tuned. 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! Generator - Wade has the key and checked it monthly during the summer Any volunteers for winter?? Call me 956 245 1276 Buzzers and solar lights….. still a good idea – some areas are still very dark. Hope you all will consider solar lights especially when you are up North. Bad Guys hate lights. Block Captains – who’s where? Montana Nebraska Missouri Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Job description – just “eyes & ears” for your block. 2 – 4 volunteers for each street depending on the length – covering 9 streets – simple and very necessary. IR Sensaphone – Storage Lot – any volunteers to be on it????? Christmas Golf Cart Parade Saturday 7 December line up 4:30pm etc This is a Sunshine event – please support it. We have a Santa for the big red truck (HFD) and a Police Escort Refreshments are at Encore this year We will cover a big square in both Encore and Sunshine with lots of fun and noise. Women’s Club sponsors 1st 2nd 3rd place prizes for us – for decorated Golf Carts See ya at 3pm on Monday 18 November – Retz Hall Sent 2019-09-30 (Newsletter 10-2019): Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT - ​ Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, The October schedule is posted in the Library from Linda Jones. Thank you to the Summer volunteers for your huge effort in covering Patrols this long hot summer. Sgt Michael Brooks HPD and fellow Officers produced a new version guide for NW. It is posted on the NW bulletin board and will be available at our October meeting. Officer Alicia Garcia has resigned and we thank her for her service and wish her the best in her retirement years. Officer Orlando Gonzales will be our liaison. I have worked with him before on other projects and we will enjoy his expertise. Thanks to all who supported National Night Out in August for Harlingen and for Combes in September. Both Police Departments were most impressed by our community’s show of support in this annual initiative. This National Association of Town Watchers program has been celebrated since 1984. Recently the Dog Walker watch joined part of the program (that’s an idea for us)! NNO shines a light on community Police programs and increases connections between neighborhoods and those who serve. Thru a variety of programs such as crime prevention and drug prevention, this event provides valuable information for neighborhoods and empowers our citizens. We wish to extend an invitation to all our new residents and those who have not volunteered in the past. WIIFM? What’s in it for me? The Sunshine NW is a volunteer program designed to take a bite out of crime and take a more active role in keeping Sunshine safe. The Bad Guys are very creative on invading our space and you can make a difference. All of us have an obligation to take precautions to promote collective security and limit criminal activity. Our local Police Departments have provided lots of attention to assist us. There is an informative “Welcome” letter about NW available (in the Office) to you and it is posted in the Library at the NW-CERT area. Our meetings are every 3rd Monday of the month at 3pm in Retzlaff Hall. Coffee is always on. Please join us. Monday - 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 16 Mar. The Harlingen PD also holds a Citizen Police Academy annually (one coming soon). A typical class schedule – Community Policing, Court Prep, Crime Stoppers, Crime Scene Unit, Investigative Services, Criminal Law, Gangs, SWAT, Self Defense, K-9, Narcotics, Firearm Safety, Use of Force, Public relations, Ride-Alongs in Police Units and more. Don’t miss out. A word about CERT - Community Emergency Response Team – learn how to hold down the fort until professional help arrives. This volunteer service is provided by the Harlingen Fire Department. BTW – October is Fire Prevention Month. Classes are given throughout the year – stay tuned. Some topics covered include Fire Safety, Light Search & Rescue, Team Organization, Disaster Psychology Disaster Medical Ops and more. SCCE even sponsored a Train-The Trainer Mock Disaster Drill with a hands-on simulated explosion in Retz Hall with injuries, a severe Woodshop injury, a near-drowning and other demonstrations. Great learning opportunity. Should be a CERT Class coming in January. In fact, The Harlingen CERT Team is assisting the Harlingen Emergency Management Team with several Emergency Preparedness Sessions at the Harlingen Cultural Arts Center near the Library. Discussions are on when to get prepared, how to create a family plan, items for your emergency kit, and more. Marsha Santow recently represented SCCE CERT Team at the 10th Year recognition with the Mayor. NW and CERT began after Hurricane Dolly in 2008. These efforts make us knowledgeable about being prepared and by working smarter, not harder. We have an AED (Automatic Emergency Defibrillator) by the pool. CPR classes are available. Always call 911 if intending to use this. Stop The Bleed – a new initiative – there are 3 “Stop the Bleed” red emergency bags, one in the Library by the NW-CERT bulletin board, one in the Woodshop and one at the Worker shed. Please use this for obvious reasons. It contains items for life threatening bleeding emergencies and is not the average First Aid Kit. Always call 911 if intending to use this. There is also an active shooter for concerned citizens class coming soon. If you wish to take this class, notify me. If you wish to be on our NW-CERT email list, send me your email address. See you Monday October 21st 3pm Retz Hall. You may call me for questions or concerns ​ Sent 2019-04-17: NW - CERT "How to Safeguard Your Home Against Crime & Burglary" - Dear Friends, You can find a general list of suggestions from Sgt. Michael Brooks HPD by clicking on this title How to Safeguard Your Home against Crime and Burglary etc. SCCE has Operation ID already in place. Information and Inventory Lists are on the NW bulletin board in the Library. Along with a "property list", it is advised to make a photo CD of your stuff - the Insurance people will luv it. Call me for further info. Report All Suspicious Activity 956 216 5940 This is a non-emergency phone number to the Police Department. You will speak with a person - so please have your details ready. What - where - when - how - why etc. If you have an emergency or crime in progress call 911 Crime in progress: who - where - what - any weapons etc. DO NOT INTERVENE! Medical emergency: what- are they breathing, are they conscious, are they bleeding know your location - any other pertinent info. Also - a word about weather..... June - November = Hurricane Season According to a 30 year average prediction, there are 14 named storms, 6 predicted hurricanes including 2 major. There are Disaster materials in the Library for you. - Be Prepared! By the way, while on Patrol, your Neighborhood Watch became aware of lots of potential "flying stuff" laying around - especially in the Storage Lot. And is your shed tied down according to standards? Please be proactive and be prepared. 😊 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2019-04-17 : NEXTDOOR - a social networking service - Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Reference: NEXTDOOR – a social networking service. Please read the document found HERE in order to clear up some issues/questions concerning the NEXTDOOR Web site. Thx -- Lenore J Combs ​ Sent 2019-04-17: on Calling 911 - There was a discussion concerning calling 911 at the April 15 NW-CERT meeting. No matter where you live it's definitely worth the read to assist you if you ever need to call 911. The document can be found HERE . -- Lenore J Combs Back to Top

Fishing Association Meetings Fishing Assoc Home Page Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. FA Mtg Cancelled (2023-02-11) FA Mtg Notice (2022-11-09) FA Mtg Agenda & Financials (2022-10-12) FA Mtg Docs (2022-09-21) FA Mtg Docs (2022-08-10) FA Mtg Docs (2022-07-13) FA Mtg Docs (2022-06-08) FA Mtg Docs (2022-05-11) FA Mtg Docs (2022-04-13) FA Mtg Notice (2022-04-13) Sent 2023-01-11: Jan 2023 Fishing Association meeting canceled - ATTENTION ALL PARTICIPANTS- THIS MONTHS SEPO Fishing Association meeting has been canceled 'till Feb 8 due to the recent covid cases around Sunshine Estates. Thank you - Bill P ​ Sent 2022-11-04: Upcoming SCCE Fishing Association Meeting - On Wednesday Nov 9 @ 7:00 the SCCE Fishing Association will have its first seasonal meeting for all the participants and newcomers that may be interested in learning more about the many styles of saltwater fishing and tackle to use and places to go and everything related to fishing and outdoor activities in the RGA This meeting we will be taking orders for shirts Hats and collecting the Lifetime due of $10. We are having a speaker from Hook Line and Sinker to enlighten us on Angling items of all sorts. Please come and Join us we would like you input for future meeting topics Hope to see you their - Bill Peterson, President Email: sccefa2022@gmail.com 309-945-2108 FA Mtg Notice (2022-11-09) FA Mtg Cancelled (2023-02-11) ************************ Wed, October 12, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda & Financials FA Mtg Agenda & Financials (2022-10-12) FA Mtg Docs (2022-09-21) ************************ Wed, September ??, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda & Minutes (Need Financials to Post Here) ************************ Wed, August ??, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials, Minutes FA Mtg Docs (2022-08-10) ************************ Wed, July 13, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials, Minutes FA Mtg Docs (2022-07-13) ************************ Wed, June 8, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials, Minutes FA Mtg Docs (2022-06-08) ************************ Wed, May 11, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials (Need Minutes to Post Here) FA Mtg Docs (2022-05-11) FA Mtg Docs (2022-04-13) ************************ Wed, Apr 13, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials, Attendance & Minutes Sent 2022-04-12: 1st Fishing Club Meeting Wednesday April 13 - Folks - Please Join us for our first SCCE Fishing Club Meeting When: Apr 13 @ 6:00 PM Where: Retzlaff Hall Who: Any and All interested in any kind of fishing or fishing related activities Join in person or Virtually address of Link (Google Meets) https://meet.google.com/ovr-udiy-ypo FA Mtg Notice (2022-04-13) Back to Top

Sunshine Gift & Memorial Committee (G&MC) (Est 2005) Committee Lead: Vickie Jones Committee Members (Other): Mel Wendel, Marge Lehman, Eileen Anderson, Lois Bjornson Meets: ??? Location: ??? Purpose: According to the G&MC Guidelines - The Sunshine G&M Fund is established to provide a means to honor the departed loved ones of the community and give a lasting tribute here among friends and neighbors and to receive gifts for the benefit of the community. Details: Refer to 'In Memoriam ' Page on this Web site ??? Additional information is currently:​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ *************** ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Memorial Committee - FYI - The Memorial Committee is busy working on updating the Memorial Books. If you wish to make a donation in honor of a past resident we ask that the minimum amount be $5.00. We thank you in advance as this makes it easier for our accounting records. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me about the Memorial Committee. - Vickie Jones, 262-689-7068 ​ (2021-04 Newsletter) Memorial Committee - The Board would like to give Irene Phillips a huge “Thank You” for working on this committee by herself the past few years. She has done a fantastic job. Thank you again Irene. ​ Mel Wendel has offered his services for the Memorial Committee. However, he also expects some volunteers (3-5 is a good group) to step up and offer support. Please consider giving Mel a call (701-840-2339) and volunteering to help him. If volunteers step up, the Board will continue their support of this committee. Otherwise, the Board may have to take further action under advisement. We are anticipating your positive response to support our community in this endeavor. Thanks In case you’re not aware of this committee or have forgotten its purpose – those working on it are in charge of the "Gift and Memorial Fund". The following should give you an understanding of just what that means. SEPO GIFT & MEMORIAL Fund Ref: SEPO ByLaws - ARTICLE VII - 05 - CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS All funds accumulating in this fund shall be administered by a committee of five (5) members to be appointed by the Board of Directors. Each member shall serve for a term of three years with new members being appointed as vacancies occur. Duties of this committee include the keeping of detailed records of contributions including the names of those wishing to be remembered or in whose honor a contribution is made and the amount given. Although consideration will be given for a specific memorial item requested by the donor, the committee will not be restricted to that use taking into consideration the overall needs and appropriateness of the particular memorials. The committee shall act as an advisory committee to the Board of Directors in the use of said funds from time to time. POLICY & PROCEDURES OF SCCE PG. 7 Donations to SEPO When an individual, committee or organization purchases “something” for SEPO, then ownership becomes SEPO’s unless explicitly noted otherwise. Once accepted by SEPO (either explicitly or implicitly), future maintenance, usage replacement or removal will be SEPO’s responsibility and expense. If SEPO has ownership, the Board will have sole discretion for its usage and whether replacement or removal is in SEPO interest at that time. There is no guarantee of replacement. If ownership remains with the donor, then future maintenance, usage, replacement and removal will be the owner’s responsibility and expense, however SEPO may request its removal at any time for any reason or no reason. SEPO Board Back to Top

SCCE Fishing Association Contact: Bill Peterson Meets: Monthly on 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 - 7:30 PM (as of Nov 9, 2022 thru Apr 13, 2023) Location: Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet Participants: Open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters. Details: There has been lots of interest in fishing and fishing related activities here at Sunshine. I have organized a Fishing Club to address the interest in different styles of fishing in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV). It is quite different than most Winter Texans are used to. With this Club platform we can share ideas, methods, and trade equipment. There are many activities and projects that are possible. Future plans could include: Working with area captains and work out deals for the club. Have guest speakers about fish and fish habitat and how our club could make a difference. We may plan a fish fry as a money maker for the club. Work with the SEPO Board in pond flora, fauna & habitat. If organized correctly and run positively this club could be a driving force in SEPO's future. SCCE Fishing Association Bylaws are HERE . ​ SCCE Fishing Association Meetings are HERE . ​ SCCE Fishing Association News is HERE . Back to Top

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