Large Mail Package Pickup Contact: SEPO Office Location: Special Purpose Room (between Pavilion and Fitness Room) Details: For your convenience SEPO has converted the Special Purpose Room to an overflow package pick-up area due to COVID-19 issues. Previously, mail was delivered to the Office. You may access this Special Purpose Room using the keypad (find code HERE ) installed for security and concerns of package theft. This room is available to residents 24/7. Please be sure to close the door securely as you leave. A recent survey from the U.S. Postal Service has revealed that consumers now make 51% of their purchases online and that 26% receive a package once a week. The mail carriers servicing Sunshine usually leave you a notice in your mailbox indicating there is a package for you. Please try to pick these up in a timely fashion. SEPO does not provide a designated staff member to accept and store packages. If you have experienced a mis-delivery of items, please notify Valerie in the Office. Maybe a concerned resident could volunteer to pull some “Package Handler” time daily just to sort and call. Porch Pirates: Since some packages get left at your doorstep, an infuriating trend has developed. A disturbing statistic bears out that close to 40% of persons have fallen victim. The Porch Pirate targets a special area so they can maximize their reward. A Ring Video Doorbell device may be a solution or ask a neighbor to look out and grab your package. There is also a Package Guard – a nifty device with a weight sensitive stand on which the delivery drivers place your package. Should a Porch Pirate be interested and try to swipe your box, the Package Guard sounds a very loud alarm and the Bad Guy takes off. Tracking Notifications – this helps you to know there has been a delivery and you can check online or by receiving e-mails or texts. Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: March 2021 Sent 2021-03-31: REVIEW/REPLY REQUESTED: Renter's Directory Updates - This is an e-mail I do need you to REPLY TO. ​ It's the end of the quarter already. (WOW) That means it's a self-imposed time for me to update the directories on the Web site. This e-mail concerns RENTERS and those who have been renting to them. The info I had attached in the original e-mail shows in (YELLOW ) everyone I believe is either vacating today or has vacated recently. And also anyone who is going to be renting for some additional time. (If you need to see that document again, contact Beth Parrish - see contact info below). ​ I need the owner and/or the renters of these homes to confirm my info is correct (or not). Then Valerie and I will sync up so that the office records are accurate. ​ NOTE TO RENTERS: Once you vacate the house you have been renting, you will be removed from the SEPO E-news E-Mail list. You can always follow what is happening here at Sunshine by going to the Web site HERE . ​ If any residents have renters that should be on this list, please provide Valerie and I with that info. Thanks for everyone's Rapid Reply to this. ​ Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-30: Thank You for saying Happy 90th Birthday - I would like to thank all of my Friends and Neighbors who came by Saturday to help me celebrate my 90th birthday. Almost all of the beer was consumed, but we had cake left over. What does that tell you about this neighborhood. Seriously, it was a lot of fun and I again, I thank you. Gus ​ Sent 2021-03-30: Reminder - COVID Vaccine Moderna # 2 - Dear Residents - Just as a reminder, for those of you who have a return visit for your 2nd dose of the Moderna Vaccine - it is this Thursday 1 April at the Cameron County Health Department 711 North L Street in Harlingen The Staff is expecting you - best hours 8:30 am - 11:30am but as an exception they are open until 2:30pm, Please pass this word out. Thanks Please THANK our Heroes for your arrangements.. 😷❤ -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2021-03-30: The Absolutely LAST Wood Shop Orientation Class Monday April 5th 4:30 pm - Wood Shop Orientation Class Monday April 5th 4:30 pm in the wood shop. This will definitely be the last class for the season. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Limited class size due to Covid-19 restrictions. Face Masks required. ​ Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 to register. ​ Sent 2021-03-30: PLEASE FIND ME A FOREVER HOME - This handsome tabby found us at the Texas AgriLife Master Garden - Tuesday, March 16. He came running when he saw people with loud meows, saying “I am hungry, starving.” The fur coloring is a spotted tabby as the stripes are broken lines; bands of broken spots, evenly spaced. He is extremely affectionate. He is always swimming with his paws. Wherever volunteers are working, he is close by, listening to the human voices. I have been feeding every morning. When he hears me calling, he runs to me asking for attention rather than food. He is approximately 9 months old. We would love to keep him, but we already have our limit of two cats rescued from the Harlingen Humane Society. Can you help us find him a forever home? With much appreciation Tom and Debbie Gossman 1952 West Iowa Avenue 956 371-9299 Sent 2021-03-27: CORRECTION - SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER (Special Edition): April 2021 - The April 2021 Special Edition Newsletter (containing the correction to the Sunshine Gardening Club) has been posted on the Web site HERE . When you open that document you can see all of the great Graphics that I cannot put into the e-mail. Please check it out. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-26: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes, March 22, 2021 - The UNNAPPROVED SEPO Board Special Meeting Minutes from Mar 22, 2021 are posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Or they can be viewed/printed HERE . SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-03-25: Wood Shop Orientation Class Monday March 29th 4:30 pm - Wood Shop Orientation Class Monday March 29th 4:30 pm in the wood shop. This will be the last class for the season. ​ This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Limited class size due to Covid-19 restrictions. Face Masks required. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 to register. ​ Sent 2021-03-24: Come say Happy 90th Birthday - WOW - Gus Elliott is turning 90. Gus is opening up his garage (and as much of the street as possible without hindering traffic) so that you can come by his house (4333 N Minnesota) this coming Sat, Mar 27, from 2pm to 4pm and wish him a Happy 90th Birthday. He said he'd also offer you a beer if you came by to see him. Sounds like bribery to me - HA - But also a good offer. He will appreciate your visit thoroughly. Beth Parrish (for Gus Elliott) ​ Sent 2021-03-24:UPDATED: Link to view Special SEPO Board Meeting held on Mar 22, 2021 - The SEPO Board held a special meeting on Mar 22, 2021 which was Virtual, using Google Meet, and it was recorded. The Board has been notified that if you use an Apple device to access the video, but don’t have a Google account, it requires you to set up an account. To resolve this issue, the video is now available to everyone, without restrictions, at this new link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R_eIjGwbiWIc9SFSx8LYGYAnJlDw0Jbj/view?usp=sharing If you still can’t access the video please let me know. Thx for your patience with this issue. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-24: Lost n NOT Found - Lenore's stuff from Mardi Gras - Dear Friends, Got a big favor - I never received my musical instruments and noisy things back from the Mardi Gras event in February. I had left them in a bin for us to use and several folks took them for the Parade. They are my washboard and 2 tambourines and a few other various noise making hand instruments. Please call me and I'll pick them up.. Thanks and sorry for the late delay in putting this out. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2021-03-23: MARKETPLACE: Face Masks - Handmade Face Masks for sale Contact: Genie or Cal Newsom 608.697.6719 or 608.697.6718 wigi.me@gmail.com See full description and costs on the MARKETPLACE .​ ​ Sent 2021-03-22 - See above for Update sent on 2021-03-24: Link to view Special SEPO Board Meeting held on Mar 22, 2021 - The SEPO Board held a special meeting on Mar 22, 2021 which was Virtual, using Google Meet, and was recorded. Here is the link to the recording, which everyone is welcome to view: (see above for UPDATED LINK sent on 2011-03-24.) The minutes from this meeting will be published very soon. If you have any questions about or issues with viewing this video, please let me know. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-23: FINAL REMINDER - REQUEST: For Apr Newsletter Articles - FINAL REMINDER I have been asked if I would put out a Sunshine Newsletter for April. After some thought, I decided I could do that. As always, if you have any anything upcoming that you would like the community to know about, here's your chance. For this Newsletter we are going to go outside the lines somewhat. You will be able to talk about any accomplishments your Club, Committee, etc have had this past winter season - even though we were still living with the pandemic. I encourage those in charge of Clubs (like Killer Bees and Women's Club), Activities (like Tennis, Pickleball etc) or anything else anyone living in Sunshine might be interested in participating in next season, to compose a little bit about each in order for residents/renters to mull them over during the summer and possibly partake in things next winter season they might not have been aware of. I sympathize with all of our New Homeowners in 2020 and 2021 who haven't been able to get out and about and experience all of the great things we have to offer here in Sunshine. As always ​the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-22: Activity/Meetings Requests: Still need several - Valerie has received several Acty/Mtg Request Forms . She still needs forms for some of the items approved at the Mar 8 Board mtg. Anything in RED on this document , if it's going to continue, also needs a request form, even if you've been doing it for years. Thanks in advance for your quick action on this as I am currently working on getting the Web site updated. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-22: UPDATE: SEPO & Covid-19 - The SEPO Board held a 'special' Board meeting today (03-22-21) to discuss making changes to the current restrictions concerning SEPO & Covid-19. The board is trying to protect our employees, as well as our residents/renters and immediate families/guests (where permitted). We all hope we will soon be back to what life was before Covid-19. Thank you for your understanding. See everything HERE . SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-03-22: CANCELLED: Men's Golf League on 03-23-21 - Men’s Golf League is cancelled this Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Per Dan Boardman, the greens are being aerated. Rocky Lockwood Men’s Golf League ​ Sent 2021-03-19: Results of Men's Golf League Tournament and New Management - Championship Flight 1st Low Gross Dan Boardman 1st Low Net Ralph Peterson 2nd Low Gross Jerry Wetherbee 2nd Low Net Tony Tramel First Flight 1st Low Gross Dan Kubitz 1st Low Net Gene Campbell 2nd Low Gross Jon Sandusky 2nd Low Net Chuck Anderson Second Flight 1st Low Gross Matt Lyne 1st Low Net Dick Parrish 2nd Low Gross Kent Dart 2nd Low Net Bruce Mead Carlson Award Dan Boardman Banks Award Mark Owen Effective March 16th, Rocky Lockwood and Matt Lyne have taken control of the Men's Golf League at Sunshine Country Club Estates. Mark Owen Past President ​ Sent 2021-03-19: SEPO Board: Who is responsible for What / Best Way to get their Attention - In case you may be confused about who to contact on the current SEPO Board concerning specific areas of responsibility, please refer to the Web site HERE to see who is doing what. The easiest way to get the board's attention is by filling out a "Suggestion/Complaint/Idea" form which can be found: Outside the Office On the Web site HERE . The board is currently working on updating/redefining the process and possibly the form. Thanks for your patience while this new board is working to update/improve some of your experiences here at Sunshine. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-03-19: MARKETPLACE - LOOKING FOR: House to Rent winter 2021-2022 - I am looking for a house to rent in Sunshine for a five (5) month period during the Winter Season (2021-2022). Please contact me if you have anything. Millie Noonan (phone number can be found in the Renter's Directory HERE . Sent 2021-03-18: MARKETPLACE: HOUSE for RENT - 4121 N Missouri St - (added Mar 18, 2021) Home Owner: Sam Davis Contact: Sam Davis (956-244-4682 Cell) or (956-425-4193 Home) Description: 2 bdrm - 1 1/2 bath Mobile Fully furnished Satellite T V furnished WiFi not included, but is available Golf Cart Included Sent 2021-03-18: REQUEST: For Apr Newsletter Articles - I have been asked if I would put out a Sunshine Newsletter for April. After some thought, I decided I could do that. As always, if you have any anything upcoming that you would like the community to know about, here's your chance to do that. For this Newsletter we are going to go outside the lines somewhat. You will be able to talk about any accomplishments your Club, Committee, etc have had this past winter season - even though we were still living with the pandemic. I encourage those in charge of Clubs (like Killer Bees and Women's Club), Activities (like Tennis, Pickleball etc) or anything else anyone living in Sunshine might be interested in participating in next season, to compose a little bit about each in order for residents/renters to mull them over during the summer and possibly partake in things next winter season they might not have been aware of. I sympathize with all of our New Homeowners in 2020 and 2021 who haven't been able to get out and about and experience all of the great things we have to offer here in Sunshine. As always ​the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-18:MARKETPLACE: House for Rent - Home for Rent (added Mar 18, 2021) Home Owner: Jim Delsardo Contact: Bill Delsardo at 903-641-8438 OR Jim Delsardo at 412-901-5803 Renting For: ​3 month minimum​ Description: ​ Two bedroom 1 1/2 bathrooms Fully furnished Rent includes utilities ​ Sent 2021-03-18: SEPO February 2021 Financials - Fellow Homeowners - HERE are the February Financials. If you have questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks Mecca Henry SEPO Treasurer (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-03-17: AGENDA for 'Special' Board Meeting on March 22, 2021 @ 1:30 PM - The Agenda for this meeting can be viewed/printed HERE . Valerie will be posting it outside of her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall today. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-16: Porch sale this Friday - 2037 W Montana - Friday, Mar 19 - 9 AM until noon. Many items - most of them between 1 and 5 dollars. Nancy Steele ​ Sent 2021-03-16: Birding and Nature Club Outing - The SCCE Birding and Nature Club has scheduled its annual Spring outing on Monday, April 5th to Estero Llano Grande state park in Weslaco. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the park will not offer any guided tours and no shuttle carts. All tours will be self guided. Masks will be required as well as social distancing. The cost for park entrance is $5.00 per person unless you have a park pass. The park features a variety of habitats for birds and wildlife to include a beautiful covered deck overlooking a very active pond scene. A variety of birds to be seen at the park include the rare Elegant Trogan, Pauraque, Crimson-collared Grosbeak, Audubon’s Oriole and the usual south Texas specialties. For those that desire to eat lunch at the park, it is a bring your own. The deck offers very relaxing spot to eat and chat. For those caravaning over, we will meet at the parking area outside our library at 8:15am and depart for the park promptly at 8:30. To sign up for the trip or for questions about the trip contact Ralph Peterson at 607-590-0606 or email at ralphpete@frontier.com . ​ Sent 2021-03-15: FOR RENT: Golf Cart - For Rent: Club car golf cart $150 per month Contact: Sam Davis (956-244-4682) Sent 2021-03-14: Neighborhood Watch Meeting VIRTUAL Monday 3pm - Dear Neighborhood Watch volunteers and Friends - Please join us tomorrow for our monthly meeting. Harlingen PD will be with us. Just click on the invitational code below about 2:45 pm. ​ Lenore Combs has invited you to join a video meeting for Neighborhood Watch on Google Meet starting at 2:45 Monday 3/15/21. The actual meeting will begin at 3:00. meet.google.com/nnr-nrai-oyz Or open Meet and enter this code: nnr-nrai-oyz Dial in (audio only): (US) +1 574-318-7442 PIN: 272 657 775# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nnr-nrai-oyz?pin=4463819848281 The Agenda can be found HERE . Thanks-- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 😷❤󾓦 NW-CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2021-03-14: Missing package - We are missing a package that would have been delivered to someone’s home via UPS in the last few days. Please, if you received it, could you please let me know. (307-272-2440) Thanks oodles!! -heidi dill ​ Sent 2021-03-13: SEPO Forms/Documents & Processes - I wanted everyone to be aware that several of the items mentioned in the subject line of this e-mail are available on the Web site HERE for your reference. I will be working with Lenore (not sure if she knows it yet or not - HA) to get information concerning the Storage Lot area on the Web - layout, prices of the various types of lot, who is renting which lot (will be posted in the 'Residents Only' area on the Web), what can be put on each type of lot, etc. If there are any documents or processes that are not already defined on the Web that you would like to be addressed please let me know and I will investigate. I have some folks I plan to approach for info as my time permits. Thanks Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-13: AMENDED: Activities/Meetings Scheduling for 2021-2022 - There have been minor corrections and additions made to the e-mail sent yesterday on this topic. Please read the below in it's entirety. Thx for your understanding. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 3149601-6710 *************** Please note that the SEPO Board is reviewing the current SEPO/Covid-19 Policies as listed on the Web site HERE . ‘Some' restrictions were loosened slightly after the Mar 8, 2021 Board meeting. At this time, the SEPO Board is hoping we will be back to (at least mostly) normal activities and meetings during the 2021-2022 Winter Season here at Sunshine. Here is where you come in. At the March 8, 2021 Board meeting, activities that are normally up for review/approval during each March Board Meeting were approved. In the previous e-mail on this topic a 2-page document was attached. Most of you are familiar with it from using it pre-Covid-19. This list shows both the items that were approved verbally on Mar 8 (in YELLOW ) and other activities that need to be requested via the SEPO Office and approved by the SEPO Board. The request process and revised Request Form were also attached in the previous e-mail. I believe the documents mentioned above more than likely appeared small in the previous e-mail. Please note that those documents can also be viewed and printed from the Web site HERE . I did fail to mention that the revised Request Form is also available: in the document slots - on the wall - in the Library area. Once we get more activities/meetings approved the 2-pager will also be available in those document slots. I know some of you will look at the 2-pager and say - We do this all the time (i.e. tennis or water aerobics). The board would like everyone to look at this as a fresh start and please be so kind as to submit a Request Form for ALL things that you want/hope to do going forward. NOTE: This includes all items verbally approved at the Mar 8, 2021 meeting as well. If you have any issues or questions, please contact Valerie in the office (956-425-1420 or sepo.office@gmail.com ). You can also contact Beth Parrish (314-960-6710 or sepoboardbeth@charter.net ). Thanks in advance for your help with getting us prepared for the summer and for next winter season. SEPO Board (Amended by Beth Parrish, SEPO Board Secretary on March 13, 2021) Attachments in previous e-mail: 2-Pager Activity/Meeting list (as of Mar 11, 2021) Sunshine Activities/Meetings Request Process (Updated on Mar 13, 2021) Activity / Meeting Room Request Form (as of Mar 11, 2021) Sent 2021-03-10: COVID Vaccine notice - this Friday - Dear Friends, Please call me, Lenore (956 245 1276) if you need a COVID-19 Vaccine. You need to get on my list. Get your paperwork (COVID-19 consent) from me or the Office. Health Department this Friday 9am - 11 am 😷 Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2021-03-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes (2021-03-08) - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Mar 8, 2021 Board meeting are posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Or they can be viewed/printed HERE . SEPO Board Sent 2021-03-10: Out of Office: SEPO Office Mgr - I will be working Friday Mar 12, 2021 until 12 noon and then be out of the office until Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021. If you need anything please stop by before and after those days. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 925-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com ​ Sent 2021-03-10: Encore Concert Series - This is Beth Parrish - I wouldn't normally send out this kind of information via sepoenews. However, I believe the below affects several Sunshine residents. Thank you Paula. ************************************************ This is Paula Tramel - I have been in touch with Connie Garcia, Activities Coordinator at Sunshine RV (Encore) about the 2021 concert series which was obviously canceled this year. If you had purchased tickets for this year and had advised Encore that you would like to 'roll over' your tickets, you are all set. No money will be owed and you will have the same seats you purchased. The same groups will be performing, with the dates adjusted for 2022. Ultimate Chicago - January 12, 2022 Nashville Gold - January 26, 2022 Tenors of Comedy - February 9, 2022 Oh Canada - February 23, 2022 Starlets - March 2, 2022 California Forever - March 16, 2022 If patrons currently have tickets and have not requested a roll-over or refund, the person who purchased the tickets should get in touch with Connie Garcia (956)425-7448. Tickets for 2022 for anyone who doesn't already have them will be available for purchase next fall. She did not have a price for new tickets. ​ Sent 2021-03-10: APPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes (Feb 25, 2021) - The minutes from the Feb 25, 2021 Board meeting were amended (added to) at the Mar 8, 2021 Board meeting prior to being approved. The entire 'approved minutes are now on the Web site HERE . You can also view/print the entire document from HERE . The following was added to the Feb 25 minutes under New Business, Item 2. *************** NEW BUSINESS 2 .Mecca, Treasurer - Consider amending our Policy and Procedures to provide for a section noted as “Fiscal Policies.” Mecca Henry read her Fiscal Policy proposal (Attachment 2). Discussion of her proposal follows: All checks should be signed by the Treasurer unless the Treasurer is unavailable. If that occurs, the next available persons, in the following sequential order shall be sought out to sign requested check(s): President, 1st VP, then 2nd VP. (Discussion) This is more of a clarification of the ByLaws. They already state this but it is just not quite as determined. Invoice related payments will normally be issued only once a week on Fridays. In the case of a COD or an emergency, accommodations will be made to issue payment. Ideally this needs to be coordinated with the Treasurer. (Discussion) Mecca wanted to put it in writing - write checks once a week. We don’t really have consistent items where we need to be writing checks all the time. It makes it easier for Mecca Henry and Valerie to plan their time. Invoices and timecards must be approved by a Board Member. (Discussion) Mecca Henry wanted to make sure that whoever is in charge of employees is looking at their timecards and can sign off on them. Same thing with invoices. Whoever’s responsibility should confirm that – Yes, we need to pay this. Mecca isn’t comfortable with invoices being paid without this verification. Credit card charges must have a receipt. (Discussion) This has sometimes been an issue sometimes. Receipts have been lost. A copy can be requested. We need this backup, especially if something come up tax-wise. These are things we need to be doing. Mecca just wanted to get it in writing. Board Members should not, under normal circumstances, use their personal funds and later seek to be reimbursed by SEPO. Only in emergencies should this occur. (Discussion) Mecca’s point is, it doesn’t look very good if, on a monthly basis, we are cutting big checks to board members. She’s not saying they are doing anything wrong. It just has the appearance of looking a little funny and she would like to cut down on this. All backup documentation should be reviewed by the check signer prior to signing checks. (Discussion) Prior to now Valerie was giving a board member the checks to sign. If they had a question, she answered it. Mecca has instructed her, from now on, she wants to see all backup documentation to ensure it’s been signed off by a board member. It should be for something reasonable before it is signed off on. Also, if it is coded to the wrong line item, Mecca can fix it immediately and she won’t have to go back a week or a month later and try to find it. Mecca Henry then made a motion to incorporate her proposal into the Policies & Procedures. Jean Burgoine seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously by those present at the meeting. *************** Please call w/questions etc. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary s epoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-09: Link to view SEPO Board Meeting held on Mar 8, 2021 - The SEPO Board meeting held on Mar 8, 2021 was Virtual, using Google Meet, and was recorded. (Note: There were some technical difficulties at the beginning of the meeting for around 6 or so minutes. You can fast forward through the silence.) Here is the link to the recording, which everyone is welcome to view: https://1drv.ms/v/s!ArA0fRIwdohihKlO98BSAKkFn6hMSw The minutes from this meeting will be published within the next 2-3 days or sooner. If you have any questions about or issues with viewing this video, please let me know. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-09: UPDATE: SEPO Policies & Procedures (Mar 8, 2021) - In order to clear up confusion concerning the ‘heading’ on the SEPO Policies & Procedures document, the SEPO Board voted at the Board meeting on March 8, 2021 to update it. Previous heading stated: All previous standing rules are null and void after this date. Updated heading now states: (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of March 8, 2021.) The Policies & Procedures are available HERE and can also be printed from there. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-03-08:UPDATE: SEPO & Covid-19 Policies - At the SEPO Board meeting earlier today (03-08-21) there was a discussion concerning current Covid-19 policies within Sunshine Country Club Estates. The following changes were voted upon by the Board. You can see all SEPO & Covid-19 Policies (including the update below) on the HERE . Effective Immediately: The following areas will be reopened to Resident’s family and overnight guests – Shuffleboard court (equipment is stored near the hot tub) Tennis and Pickleball courts The Golf Course – providing: Greens Fees are paid for the non-residents as specified in our Policies & Procedures The residents and family/guests play together (in isolation from other golfers) Residents family/guests may not participate in organized Golf Events, including the 4 O’Clockers. Remaining Closed to Visitors: Pool Hot tub SEPO buildings NOTE: A review of the ‘remaining closed’ areas is being performed this week. You will be notified of the results of that review. SEPO Board Sent 2021-03-06: MARKETPLACE: Golf Cart for Sale - New item added yesterday for the Hendericksons. See the below and other items for sale by your friends and neighbors HERE . Beth Parrish sepoenews@gmail.com "FOR SALE" - Golf Cart - (Added 03-05-2021) Contact: Mary Henderickson (651-239-2307) OR Bob Henderickson (320-679-6859) Description:​ 2000 Club Car Golf Cart Electric with back seat with cover "3" yr old​ batteries Battery charger Clean Pricing: $1450.00 ​ Sent 2021-03-06: SEPO January 2021 Financials - Greetings Homeowners, I have the January Financials ready for everyone. February should also be coming out soon. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support of the Board. Mecca Henry SEPO Treasurer (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com ​ Sent 2021-03-05: AGENDA for Board Meeting on March 8, 2021 - The agenda can also be viewed/printed by clicking HERE . Valerie will be posting it outside of her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall this afternoon. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 3 14-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-05: Men's League Golf Tournament Results - The Men's League Golf Tournament Results are posted in the library and on the outside of the building. Mark Owen ​ Sent 2021-03-05: FOUND: Reading Glasses - Reading glasses found on Missouri St. Description: Black Kate Spade with white flowers on the inside. Valerie (SEPO Office) ​ Sent 2021-03-05: MARKETPLACE: Several 'for sale' items added - Please go to the MARKETPLACE and see pictures all of the nice items that Wendy Lindberg has for sale. Here's a quick summary. Contact: Wendy Lindberg, 715-919-1767 (cell), lindberg6062@yahoo.com (email) Description:​ Lazy Boy: Love Seat & matching Rocker Recliners (2) Pricing: $750.00 Description:​ Oak 3 piece matching set: coffee table end table sofa table Pricing: $300.00 Description:​ Oak Dining room set: Hutch, table & 6 chairs Pricing: $750.00 ​ Sent 2021-03-05: SEPO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NOTICE for March 8, 2021 - ​ SEPO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NOTICE Monday, March 8, 2021 3 PM, Board Only w/Social Distancing and Masks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a formal notice to the Sunshine community that SEPO Board President Tony Tramel has called an Executive Board Meeting to be held next Monday, March 8, 2021 at 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall for all Board Members. Social distancing and masks are required. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law since the meeting pertains to personnel and potential litigation issues. This meeting will consist of discussions, resolutions and / or identification of action plans regarding issues noted above. Tony Tramel SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2021-03-05: AGENDA for Board Meeting on March 8, 2021 - The agenda can be viewed/printed by clicking HERE . Valerie will be posting it outside of her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall this afternoon. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-03-02 & 03 & 04: GARAGE SALE: Sunshine only - We are having a garage sale on Friday, March 5th. This is for sunshine residents/renters only. It's from 8am-1pm for most organizers. Since this is only for Sunshine and it is not advertised anywhere else, our addresses can be found in the Resident Directory on this Web site. Thanks Terry Mensing and Lynn & Doug Nuckolls and Cheryl Roley ​ Sent 2021-03-03: COVID Vaccine opportunity for those Needing Assistance: Sunshine residents only - PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL. REPLY TO LENORE COMBS . HER CONTACT INFO IS AT THE END OF THIS MESSAGE . WHO: This is a special vaccination clinic set up for Sunshine residents only! WHAT: Get your COVID Vaccine (Moderna - 1st and or 2nd dose) (Remember to bring your card if this if for your 2nd dose) WHEN: Friday, 5 March, 9am until 11 am WHERE: Cameron County Health Dept. 711 North L Street Harlingen, TX Please note - Friday 9a – 11am on 5 March 2021 is only for us . The Health Dept. will be open for certain exceptions until 3pm. Our efforts to date have indicated that quite a few of our residents welcomed the opportunity to utilize the “assistance” we now know we can provide. Next Steps / Game plan: This strategy is to keep patient privacy intact and for the local Health Department to have a heads up on who is coming. I need to know who is coming on Friday. TODAY I will be contacting those of you who have indicated you want the vaccine and are currently on the list. If you are not on the list and would like to be – please contact me as soon as possible by any of the following methods: Best way - email me your request to LJCombs44@gmail.com so I have a record for follow-up. Phone (956 245 1276) is next best. Drop off a note (4137 N Minnesota St) to me listing COVID Vaccine info, Name & Phone #. Lenore Combs LJCombs44@gmail.com 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2021-03-02: Resident Directory Updates posted to Web site - I have updated the following Directories on the Web site in the "Residents Only" . They are all dated 03-01-2021. Resident Directory by Name and by Address. E-mail addresses for all resident and renters who have supplied them to me. And if you weren't aware this page also contains the 'contact info' for all 2021 SEPO Board members. I'm requesting that everyone review these documents to ensure their accuracy. If you have any changes, let myself and Valerie both know. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Communications sepoenews@gmail.com AND Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Mgr sepo.office@gmail.com ​ Sent 2021-03-02: FOR SALE: Window A/C - See the listing below and other items on the Sunshine Web site HERE . "FOR SALE" - Window A/C - (Added 03-02-2021) ​​ Contact: Larry Lindberg 906-290-6777 Description:​ 5,000 btu window air conditioner with remote. Perfect for a bedroom or Texas room. Great condition. Pricing: ​$65.00 firm Larry Lindberg Back to Top

Storage Lot GOLF PRACTICE NET 2024-02-06: The practice golf net will be closed in the storage area on Wednesday until we replace the pads . Probably two or three days. Frank Tewell, SEPO Board ​ ROADBED 2023-08-31: It has come to my attention that one of your SEPO Board members, Frank Tewell, has been very busy sprucing up the Sunshine Storage Lot Roadbed. I'm not sure who, or how many, helpers he had, but thanks to all of you as well. As I'm not physically in TX at this time, I had asked Frank to send me some pictures, which he has done. And knowing lots more of you aren't there right now, I wanted you to get a view of this improvement as well. Thank you Frank for the great job you have done with the roadbed. I have posted the pics you sent me below. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Mgr CAN COTTAGE ​​ ​​ The Can Cottage (previously called) the Can Shed underwent a fantastic Facelift in May/June 2021. This 'cottage' is where all of the cans that you might throw in your trash should go instead. Proceeds from the cans collected here go to help the upkeep of the Woodshop . Back to Top

In Memoriam Tributes 2021 ​ Marian Seelye (September 8, 2021) ​ It is with a sad heart to announce the passing of Marian Seelye, mother of JoAnne Anderson, and past resident of Sunshine. Marian had just come to stay with JoAnne and ultimately make a trip here. Marian laid down for a nap, JoAnne went to check later and she had gone peacefully with the Angels. Marian was special - she was the SCCE Choir Director several years ago for many years and assisted putting on many wonderful shows here, especially at the holidays. She also had her Choir group sing occasionally with the Sunday Night Sunshine Jammers and was a presence in many of Lassey's productions. And she made some great dishes for our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. We will miss you but remember the "Good Old Days". God Bless American and God bless you and your family. Condolences can be sent to JoAnne Anderson (daughter) 22931 185th Street Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ 2020 ​ Steve Phillips (May 3, 2020) ​ Sorry for short email earlier, not thinking real clear. If I may share some more... " My husband, Steve, passed away hours ago....Saturday night. He had another pulmonary embolism, he had one about five years ago. He has not felt good for weeks, but the Dr couldnt do a MRI because of covid. (Only emergencies, and his wasnt at the time) I dont know that they would have discovered it if so, but they did last time. I followed the ambulance to the hospital, and was with him about a hour before the Drs told me there was nothing they could do, and he was gone. He passed in the ambulance, but they recovered him, only to lose him in the hospital. The Drs said he had huge blood clot in both lungs and kidney failure. I'm still in shock. (I have asked family not to travel here, as it would be devastating to cause covid virus in anyone) Steve and I were very private people, but we dearly love our family and friends...in Texas and Oklahoma, also our dear friends we have made in Harlingen. Steve was incredibly proud of being the President of the men's golf here in Sunshine Country Club Estates and his three best buddies he golfed with daily. Also, his music making pal Wade, who would attest to what an amazingly gifted musician Steve was. Steve was the smartest person I've ever known and I will cherish our ten years together. We rock and rolled many nights away. His best friends in Dallas enjoyed his musical talents long before I met him, and were like family to him (and me). I dont imagine there will be a service here, with covid virus...but in about a month I will take his ashes/remains to Dallas, hopefully, and celebrate his life with friends and family there. I'm so sorry Steve's son, Jonathan has lost his father, along with Jonathan's wife and four children, and his other family members. Also, my family will miss him dearly. Ten years can make a lifetime of memories, and it did. Please be patient if I dont answer calls or the door too quickly, I am still trying to figure out what life is now, and that will take some time. We all have losses, recovering from them is an individual journey. My # is 214 549 3993 if any questions. Tomorrow seems far away right now. ♡ Irene Phillips Back to Top

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

Activities: Women's Club (2022-2023 Winter) Additional Details The Women's Club Activities Committee Signup Sheets are posted in the SEPO Library. As Details concerning the various Activities become available, they will be posted for the Community. Shrimp Boil (2022-10-22) Halloween Parade (2022-10-31) Veterans' Day (2022-11-11) Thanksgiving Dinner (2022-11-24) Bake Sale & Raffle (2022-12-10) Breakfast (2022-12-17) Valley Voices (2022-12-20) Caroling (2022-12-22) Christmas Dinner (2022-12-25) Drama Skit (2022-12-25) NYE Party (2022-12-31) New Residest's Party (2023-01-13) Superbowl Party (2023-02-12) (CANCELED) Bow-Tie Event (2023-02-14) (CANCELLED) Taste of Sunshine & Cake Walk (2023-02-23) Valley Voices (2023-02-24) Concert: Rusty Rierson (2023-03-12) Drama Skit (2023-03-18) Farewell: Hobo Party (2023-03-30) Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 10-22-22 Sat Shrimp Boil (Cathy Richmond) (COMPLETE) ​ 10-31-22 Mon Halloween Parade (Vicky Leroy-Krueger) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-11-22 Thu Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-24-22 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Vicky LeRoy-Krueger) (COMPLETE) ​ 12-10-22 Sat Craft & Bake Sale & Raffle (Terry DeBackere) (COMPLETE) 12-17-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Adams) (COMPLETE) ​ 12-20-22 Tue Valley Voices (Jill Ventrello) (COMPLETE) ​ 12-22-22 Thu Caroling (Pam Lacy) (COMPLETE) 12-25-22 Sun Christmas Dinner (Lenore Combs) (COMPLETE) ​ 12-25-22 Sun Drama Skit (Nancy Steele) (COMPLETE) ​ 12-31-22 Sat NYE Party (Beth Parrish/Denise Utterback) (COMPLETE) ​ 01-13-23 Fri New Homeowners' Party : How Sweet It Is (Pam Davis/Lisa Perrier) (COMPLETE) ​ 02-12-23 Sun Superbowl Party (Need Chairperson(s)) (CANCELED) ​ 02-14-23 Tue Bow-Tie Happy Hour (Pam Lacy) (CANCELED) ​ 02-23-23 Thu Taste of Sunshine & Cake Walk (Pam Davis/Vicky LeRoy-Krueger) (COMPLETE) ​ 02-24-23 Fri Valley Voices (Jill Ventrello) (COMPLETE) ​ 03-12-23 Sun Concert: Rusty Rierson (Jill Ventrello) (COMPLETE) ​ 03-18-23 Sat Comedy / Drama Skits (Nancy Steele) (COMPLETE) ​ 03-30-23 Thu Farewell: Hobo Party (Dee Novak) (COMPLETE) ​ If you would like to volunteer to Chair/Co-Chair OR be on one or more Committees, please sign up on the poster(s) in the Library or contact Jill Ventrello (see her contact info below). ​ Jill Ventrello Women’s Club Activities Director 720-660-8417 jillybeanbean56@gmail.com Shrimp Boil (2022-10-22) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-22-22 Sat Shrimp Boil (Cathy Richmond) (COMPLETE) Sent 2022-10-20: Women's Club: Shrimp boil Update - Get your virtual tickets for the shrimp boil in the library by Friday at 5PM! We are not selling tickets at the door. Cost is $10 per person for shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, bread and dessert! We will also provide iced tea and coffee. Bring whatever else you want to drink. Doors open at 4:30! See you there! - Cathy Richmond 303-990-3730 ​ 2022-10 Updates - Virtual signups for the shrimp boil are now available in the library. There will be boiled shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob, potatoes, bread, dessert, iced tea, coffee and condiments. Nothing is cooked with the shrimp for those who are allergic to shellfish. The food is kept hot in roasters, and you will be served. I need a couple more volunteers to work in the kitchen and serving line as well as a couple of strong guys to lift the cooked food out of the pots. Doors open at 4:30. ​ Hey guys! 68 tickets sold in one day for the shrimp boil! Envelopes are in the library to sign up. ​ Several people have asked why there is not a signup sheet for the shrimp boil. My explanation comes from experience with using both the signup sheet and the virtual ticket box. Sometimes people sign up and forget to put their money in the box. The chair of the event then has to check with the resident and explain they didn’t put money in the box. Other times people sign up twice so the chair has to reconcile names with money. It is far easier to simply take names from the envelopes in the box. Not very often do we have a limit on tickets. Since we have a limit of 160 tickets, I check the box frequently and will keep the community updated on how many tickets have been sold at least daily. All that being said see you at the shrimp boil on the 22nd! ​ Sent 2022-10-02: WC Shrimp Boil: Ticket Sale Date - Shrimp boil tickets will go on sale October 12th by virtual tickets in the library. If you have friends who will be here for the shrimp boil but are worried about getting tickets, please sign them up. Tickets are limited to 160 and will not be sold at the door. Any questions call me at (303)-990-2730. - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-09-23: WC - Shrimp boil - The first women’s club activity this year is a shrimp boil on October 22nd. It looks like we will be able to keep the cost at $10 per person! There will be shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes and desserts. The shrimp is cooked separately so those with allergies may safely eat the rest of the food. Signup will be virtually in the library. A quick review of virtual signups: There is a flowery lock box in the library. It will have envelopes on it that are stamped so you can fill in your name and submit either cash or a check made out to SCCE Womens Club. A list will be compiled with names of paid residents and as you enter your name will be checked off at the door. There is a limit of 160 tickets and no tickets will be sold at the door. Watch the SEPO e-news for more details! Hope to see you there! - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-09-11: Women's Club (WC): Shrimp Boil - The first Women’s Club event of the season is the shrimp boil on October 22. We will have shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage (and dessert). All four main items are served from roasters and the shrimp is cooked separately for those who have shrimp allergies. I would like to have a meeting of those willing to help next week to plan the event. Contact me text or call at (303)990-2730 if you would like to help and we will set up a meeting. After the meeting we will be better able to let the community know the particulars. Thanks in advance Cathy Richmond Halloween Parade (2022-10-31) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-31-22 Mon Halloween Parade (Vicky Leroy Krueger) (COMPLETE) ​ Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Pics on Web site - Thanks to everyone who supplied the great pics from the Halloween Golf Cart Parade. I have uploaded everything I received HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Thx for Donations - We would like to thank everyone for the generous food drive the park had for SONshine Ministries Halloween Eve. Hundreds, perhaps a couple of thousand, food items were received. They will all be delivered shortly to less fortunate people in Mexico. God bless you all. Keith and Linda Axvig--SONshine Ministries. Pictures of the donations can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Vicky Leroy Krueger ​ Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Thank You - Thank You to everyone what fun night we had even with a little rain. The food and donations will be put work starting Tuesday. We have helped a lot of people in much need with a chance of having food for their families. Pics of the collection can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Vicky Leroy Krueger Sent 2022-10-30: WC: Halloween golf cart trick or treat - Sent 2022-10-26: WC Halloween Parade - Back to Top Veterans' Day (2022-11-11) ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 11-11-22 Fri Veterans' Day (Lenore Combs) (COMPLETE) ​ Sent 2022-11-07: WC: Veterans Day Tribute Friday 11 November 2pm - Dear Friends Game Plan for Friday: Please join us this Friday for a Veterans Day Tribute Golf Cart Parade, Ceremony and Potluck. Everyone is most cordially invited Parade: 2PM meet at the Office, line up, * Flags ready (you carry it or zip tie it to the cart) 2:15 Golf Cart Parade starts - heads to Gazebo 2:30 Flag Ceremony and etc 4:00 Social & Potluck set up 4:30 Welcome 5PM Potluck Readiness Team: We need 8 Flag Bearers + 2 ? 4 escorts (Flags are in Retz Hall) These Flag bearers will carry their Flag to the Gazebo (on their Golf cart) Also, could use some help with Flag readiness prep (simple) such as help getting flag stands to & from Gazebo (John will be at the Gazebo) Veterans Day Program at the Gazebo (John & Hoppy - mc) Need 2 Traffic control volunteers - station: near the Gazebo steps Duty - simple assistance w parking around Gazebo for presentation as parade comes up Texas Ave. Route = go in between the marked trees and park either side of the Gazebo Everyone will remain in their Golf Cart for the Ceremony Except the 8 Flag Bearers and the 4 Flag escorts -- they will post colors etc in the Gazebo USA Canada Army Navy Marines Coast Guard Air Force POW-MIA Our committee could use some volunteers to carry our Flags etc Could use some general assistance We need 2 volunteers for parking assistance at the Gazebo Vicky is handling the Potluck arrangements Who can pick up the cake? Local bakery by Post Office New Combes Road will be ready by 12 noon -- then take it to Retz Hall kitchen There is a signup sheet (assignment) Leave me your name, phone & duty) - please & thanks Any questions - Please call us. Thanks Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 Genie Newsom 608 697 6719 Marlene Hall 641 351 9973 Thanks, as usual -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Thanksgiving Dinner (2022-11-24) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 11-24-22 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Vicky LeRoy-Krueger) (COMPLETE) ​ Sent 2022-11-23: WC: Thanksgiving Day Update - Thanksgiving Day the doors of the hall will open at 1:30pm for everyone. Thank You for your patience. - Vicky Leroy Krueger ​ Sent 2022-11-22: WC: Thanksgiving (Final Reminder - Signup due by EOD Tues) - November 24, 2022 Signup cut off is Tuesday end of day! Happy Short Hour > 2:00pm Eating at > 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey provided (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the turkey and other items) Signup and payment in the library Hope to see you there!!! - Vicky Leroy Krueger ​ Sent 2022-11-22: Thanksgiving Dinner - Thanksgiving Dinner / November 24, 2022 Happy Hour 2:00pm / Eating at 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey Provided (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the cost of the turkeys and other needs) The signup is setup in library with virtual payment Also there are signup sheets for what potluck items you will bring. Thank You Everyone! Any question text or call - Vicky LeRoy Krueger 785-418-6208 ​ Sent 2022-11-09: Thanksgiving Dinner - Thanksgiving Dinner / November 24, 2022 Happy Hour 2:00pm / Eating at 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey Provided Come and enjoy dinner with our extended family! (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the cost of the turkeys and other needs) The signup is setup in library with virtual payment Also there are signup sheets for what potluck items you will bring. And last but not least there signup sheets for helping > none of this is possible unless we get help to accomplish all of the tasks that are needed to make all of this happen Thank You Everyone! Any question text or call - Vicky LeRoy Krueger 785-418-6208 Bake Sale & Raffle (2022-12-10) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 12-10-22 Sat Bake Sale (Terry DeBackere) (COMPLETE) ​ Sent 2022-12-05: WC: Bake Sale Reminder about Donations - In case you might have missed the below in the December Newsletter AND as a reminder that we need your 'goodies' donations this Friday, please read on. Mark your calendar for the Women's Club Bake Sale on Sat Dec 10th from 8 to 11 am in Retzlaff Hall. Get out those cookbooks and favorite recipes and make your favorite holiday goodies for this event. Donations must be labeled* and priced. *(Note any nuts) and may be dropped off at Retzlaff Hall between 5 and 7 pm on Fri Dec 9th. Thanks in advance for your generous donations. On Saturday morning come purchase these holiday goodies including homemade candy ..cookies ..jams ..jellies ..salsa and so much more. There will also be sweet rolls and coffee served for a $1 donation. The Wetherbees will once again be making Lefse for us during the Bake Sale. There will be a raffle and door prizes to add to the fun! Come join us for a fun filled morning - visit with your Sunshine neighbors and enjoy the goodies and fellowship. - Terry DeBackere.. chairman Breakfast (2022-12-17) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 12-17-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Adams) (COMPLETE) ​ Sent 2022-12-08: WC: Breakfast on Dec 17, 2022 - Pam Adams Office 615-895-8000 PREFERRED cell 615-668-3145 and text Valley Voices (2022-12-20) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 12-20-22 Tue Valley Voices (Jill Ventrello) (COMPLETE) ​ Sent 2022-12-22: WC: Valley Voices - The Women's Club sponsored the 'Valley Voices' Christmas Concert in the Retzlaff Hall earlier this week. Thanks to Jill Ventrello (WC Activities Director) who brought this group to the attention of SEPO. It was very professionally done - Tuxes and everything. And it was fantastic. You can also see pictures (complementary from one of your neighbors) on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-30: WC: Valley Voices Concert - Caroling (2022-12-22) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 12-22-22 Thu Caroling (Pam Lacy) (COMPLETE) ​ Sent 2022-12-22: WC Caroling, Need Pics and Videos to share - Hi all - I took lots of pictures last year when the carolers were out, but I'm not sure I'm going to be able to that this year. I'm asking any of you who will be out and about this evening 'singing in' or 'just around' the carolers to take pictures and / or videos and send them to me at sepoenews@gmail.com so I can share them with the community. Thx. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-20: REMINDER & Route - Christmas Caroling this Thursday, Dec 22 - The practices are complete, and it is just about time for the carolers to show off their Christmas spirit and their voices. The fun and frivolity will be this Thursday, Dec 22 starting about 4:30pm. The route is set and we will be stopping at the Sunshine homes listed here: First stop: 1945 W Montana Second stop: 4140 Missouri Third stop: 4117 Nebraska Fourth stop: 1941 Indiana Cir Fifth stop: 1916 Iowa Sixth stop: 4329 Minnesota Seventh stop: 4217 Minnesota Eighth stop: 1945 Michigan We sure do hope everyone will enjoy! - Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2022-11-30: WC: Caroling - All are welcome. You don't have to be a great singer or have elf experience. It will all be a lot of fun for our residents. First meeting and practice will be Sunday, Dec 4th at 1pm in Retz Hall. Come and join in the fun! At this time the Carolering will be Thursday Dec 22nd Starting about 4:30pm. - Pam Lacy Christmas Dinner (2022-12-25) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 12-25-22 Sun Christmas Dinner (Lenore Combs) (COMPLETE) ​ From: Lenore Combs, Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2022 11:14 AM (but not via sepoenews) - Subject: Christmas Dinner etc I have hung up signs about the time: Dinner is 2pm, Social 1pm -- Lenore J Combs ​ Sent 2022-12-12: Christmas Dinner planning meeting - Dear Friends If you have signed up to help or would like the opportunity: Please join us in the Library for a review of Christmas dinner plans. Wednesday 14 December 2022 3:30pm Thanks PS The Head Elf at the Police Dept sends warm regards & thanks for all the wonderful gifts. for Toys For Tots/ We have filled 3 boxes plus. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Mari Tennent 616 260 0506 Elves, Inc ​ Sent 2022-11-30: WC: CHRISTMAS DINNER 2022 - Dear Friends, Christmas is coming faster than we think There is a CHRISTMAS DINNER "volunteer" signup sheet with only 'two' lonesome names. 😟 It is located on the WC Activities billboard in the Library. I would like to have a planning meeting early next week and even if you can't make the planning part, we can use your help on Christmas day. One potential early consideration is if we have turkey and/or ham. We will need chefs (and carvers for the turkey) as most ham is already pre-sliced. If we don't get a committee we together, we can have a Charlie Brown Christmas dinner: Peanut butter & Jelly sandwiches Root Beer Floats Popcorn Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator for Christmas dinner Drama Skit (2022-12-25) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) (COMPLETE) 12-25-22 Sun Drama Skit (Nancy Steele) ​ This skit is being presented at 3 PM on Christmas day in Retzlaff Hall. Back to Top NYE Party (2022-12-31) ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 12-31-22 Sat NYE Party (Beth Parrish/Denise Utterback) (COMPLETE) ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Women's Club: NYE Party (Thank You) - We would like to thank: Our super great committee who made our planning sessions so much fun. Everyone who attended the party and helped us bring in the new year of 2023. We hope you all enjoyed our casual fun-filled evening of eating, drinking, dancing and laughing. - Denise Utterback & Beth Parrish ​ Sent 2022-12-31: PLEASE READ NOW - DETAIL UPDATE: WC NYE Party - TIME CHANGE FOR OPENING OF DOORS: Doors will open at 7:30 this evening. As always there will be no reserving of spots at a table. First Come - First to Pick a Spot. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-31: REMINDER: Details for tonight (since some of you have been calling) - As a reminder - Here are the details for tonight's WC NYE Party. Time: 8 PM to 11 PM (witness the East Coast ball drop @ 11) Doors will open at 7:45 sharp for you early birds. Where: Retzlaff Hall FOOD: Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (And please label if it contains nuts, shellfish or other items people may be allergic to.) Tables will be set up to hold your goodies. BEVERAGES: Coffee, Water and Ice provided. Everything else is BYO. TABLEWEAR: Paper plates, plasticware and napkins provided. BACKDROP FOR PICTURE TAKING: You are encouraged to capture some ‘kodak moments’ of the evening. We’ll have multiple ‘props’ available to spruce up your pictures. MUSIC & DANCING: You will hear some of your favorite tunes (both oldies and newbies) all night long. SUPRISES: So as not to spoil the fun, we're not going to go into any details about this portion of the evening. But we think it’ll be a ‘hoot’. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs Sent 2022-12-28: WC: NYE setup in the hall - I just wanted to remind everyone that signup for the NYE party is closed. And also, with so many things going on even this last week of the year, if there is anything that will be taking place in the hall between now and 4 PM NYE, please do not disturb the table setup in the hall. Those who did the Chrismas dinner were nice enough to leave it the way they had it since the NYE party will be using the same format. NYE - Here we come !!! - Beth Parrish WC NYE Party Co-Chair ​ Sent 2022-12-26: FINAL REMINDER: WC NYE Party - Ticket Sales ending - We hope that everyone had a great Christmas !!! But now that Christmas is in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead to bringing in the New Year this coming Saturday evening in Retzlaff Hall. This is your FINAL REMINDER to purchase your NYE Party tickets. We will be taking down the signup sheets in the Library this Wed (12-28) at 8 PM. Tickets are $5 per person. It's simple; signup on the attendance sheet, put your money in the envelope provided and drop it into the NYE Party box. All other details about this exciting event are below. Please call either of us with any questions. Hope to see you all there. ​ Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-22: REMINDER, WC NYE Party - I know everyone is busy getting ready for primarily two things: Christmas (what fun) and the approaching cold weather (boooo). But I wanted to remind everyone to be sure and take time out of your busy day and get over to the library to sign up for the WC NYE Party. I took the signup stuff to the Women's Club meeting last Friday and then posted everything in the library after the meeting. We've got quite a few on the signup sheet. But there's certainly room for lots more. In case you missed the original email, I've repeated all of the details again. We hope to see your bright and shining faces there. ​ See below for details. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-15: WC: NYE Party - Details and Signup Info - Hi All – We hope you have your calendars marked to attend the Women's Club NYE Party. ​ Day/Date: Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 (DUH) Time: 8 PM to 11 PM (witness the East Coast ball drop @ 11) Where: Retzlaff Hall Price: $5 per person FOOD: Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (And please label if it contains nuts, shellfish or other items people may be allergic to.) Tables will be set up to hold your goodies. BEVERAGES: Coffee, Water and Ice provided. Everything else is BYO. TABLEWEAR: Paper plates, plasticware and napkins provided. BACKDROP FOR PICTURE TAKING: You are encouraged to capture some ‘kodak moments’ of the evening. We’ll have multiple ‘props’ available to spruce up your pictures. MUSIC & DANCING: You will hear some of your favorite tunes (both oldies and newbies) all night long. SUPRISES: So as not to spoil the fun, we're not going to go into any details about this portion of the evening. But we think it’ll be a ‘hoot’. SIGNUP: In the library. Signup Sheet on the Easel - Sign your name(s), # of persons attending and check off if you have paid or not. Envelope (which has been moved directyly under the signup sheet) - Fill out the stamped area. Don’t forget to insert your money. ($5/person) Drop it into the box marked New Years Eve Party (and NOT Christmas Dinner) We have limited space available, so get over there and sign up early. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-04: WC: NYE Party - For a Good Time: Come Party With Us - Can you believe it! Four short weeks from today we'll be shuffling out the Old Year and hosting in the New Year. WOW - 2023 is almost here. ​ So be sure and mark your calendars, and plan to attend, the Women's Club NYE Party. The committee is currently in the planning stages. We do know it won’t be fancy, but it should be a fun time for everyone. ​ I can tell you the party is: Sunday, Dec 31 (DUH) From 8 PM to 11 PM (see below) In Retzlaff Hall Music, Dancing and other Surprises (definitely still planning) And what would a party be without food and drink Virtual signup will begin soon in the Library I know some of you might be asking - why end at 11 and not midnight? Ending this party a little early will give everyone the opportunity to; go home and go to bed OR watch the central time zone ball drop on TV in the comfort of their own homes in their jammies OR go to another party! 😊Please watch for event details in sepoenews as they are finalized. Hope to see you there!!! - Denise Utterback & Beth Parrish (Committee Co-Chairs) Back to Top New Residest's Party (2023-01-13) ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 01-13-23 Fri New Residents' Party: How Sweet It Is (Pam Davis & Lisa Perrier) (COMPLETE) ​ Sent 2023-01-11: New Residents Party (Safety Precautions) - Dear Neighbors, Thank you for signing up for the Women’s Club New Residents’ Party being held this Friday, January 13. The sign up is now closed. We ask that if you have signed up and may feel under the weather, have a fever or any signs or symptoms of Covid on Friday, to please stay at home. If you let us know by 1 PM on Friday or sooner, we are happy to deliver your catered meal to your doorstep. We hope to have a fun and safe event for the community. Thank you in advance! Sincerely, Pam Davis 214-516-4844 / Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 ​ Sent 2023-01-08: FINAL REMINDER: WC New Residents Party - ticket sales ending and other info - We hope everyone is enjoying the New Year and are looking forward to celebrating our new Residents this Friday January 13th in the Hall. This is a reminder that virtual ticket sales will close this Tuesday evening. If you would like to attend, the signup process is easy, just write your name on the signup sheet and place your $12 per person in the envelope and drop it in the box located in the Library. We look forward to a fun-filled evening to welcome our new neighbors. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. ​ See poster below for additional details. ​ Sincerely, - Pam Davis 214-516-4844 & Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 ​ Sent 2022-12-31: WC: New Residents Party Info - Dear Neighbors, Each year to welcome our new residents, the Woman’s Club hosts a new homeowner resident’s party. Our theme this year is How Sweet It Is! We will be having this event on Friday, January 13th, 2023. The doors of Retzlaff Hall will open at 4 PM. We plan on having new resident introductions around 4:30, followed by a meal catered by the Koffee Klatch. We will have music and dancing provided by DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant. Plus, a few door prizes for our new residents. As always, the new homeowners will receive a hand delivered invitation soon with instructions on how to RSVP to the event at no cost. We will have virtual tickets available for $12 in the library with a sign up sheet about 10 days prior to the event. We look forward to a fun night of fellowship with all of our neighbors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely Yours, Pam Davis 214-516-4844 Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 ​ Sent 2022-12-08: WC: New Residents' party - Dear Neighbors, Each year to welcome our new residents, the Women’s Club hosts a new homeowner residents' party. Our theme this year is How Sweet It Is! We will be having this event on Friday, January 13th, 2023. The doors of Retzlaff Hall will open at 4 PM. We plan on having new resident introductions around 4:30, followed by a meal catered by the Koffee Klatch. We will have music and dancing provided by DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant. Plus, a few door prizes for our new residents. As always, the new homeowners will receive a hand-delivered invitation soon with instructions on how to RSVP to the event at no cost. We will have virtual tickets available for $12 in the library with a signup sheet about 10 days prior to the event. We look forward to a fun night of fellowship with all of our neighbors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely Yours, - Pam Davis 214-516-4844 & Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 ​ Sent 2022-11-18: Donations for New Residents' Party - The Womens’ Club will be celebrating our new residents with a party on January 13, 2023, at Retzlaff Hall. We would like to show these new homeowners the greatness of our community and surroundings. If you, or your Club, want to donate an item for a door prize, please let us know. Also, we are trying to gather gift cards from local vendors that we support. So, if you’re a regular somewhere, maybe ask for a donation. We are looking forward to our event and can’t wait to meet our new residents. For additional information, contact Pam Davis (214-516-4844) or Lisa Perrier (651-485-7293) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-12-23 Sun Superbowl Party (Need Chairperson(s)) (CANCELED) ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Women’s Club SuperBowl (canceled) (02-12-23) - Women’s Club is going to cancel the Super Bowl Party. We are going to have a lot of people out of town. So, with low interest otherwise it is going to be canceled. Thanks as always for your support of Women’s Club. - Vicky Leroy Krueger, Women's Club President ​ Sent 2023-01-21: Women’s Club Super Bowl - Women’s Club is going to cancel the Super Bowl Party. We are going to have a lot of people out of town. So, with low interest other wise, it is going to be canceled. Thanks as always for your support of Women’s Club - Vicky Krueger Superbowl Party (2023-02-12) (CANCELED) Back to Top Bow-Tie Event (2023-02-14) (CANCELLED) ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-14-23 Tue Bow-T ie Happy Hour (Pam Lacy) (CANCELED) ​ Sent 2023-01-31: WC - Valentine’s Day - Valentine’s Day Bow-Tie committee apologizes but brunch and happy hour festivities have been canceled for this year. So, get your romantic, love filled plans on and make some wonderful memories. - Pam Lacy ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Women's Club: Bow-Tie Brunch is now “Bow-Tie Happy Hour” - Valentine’s Day February 14 Alert! Due to a variety of reasons we have changed this year’s Valentine's Day celebration from a Bow-Tie Brunch to a Bow-Tie Happy Hour. February 14 at 4:00 in the hall. More information will be forth coming. - Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2023-01-11: WC: Bow Tie Brunch - Need Your Help - Hi everyone - I was so excited to see that I had ten or more people signed up to work on the Womens' Club Bow Tie Brunch scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 14. BUT - due to life happening when you are planning something, my committee has shrunk to three people. I'm asking you to please consider joining the team/committee. Our next meeting is January 16. Anyone interested can call me, Pam Lacy @ 218-433-3416, or Lisa Perrier @ 651-485-7293. Thanks so much. Pam Lacy Taste of Sunshine & Cake Walk (2023-02-23) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 02-23-23 Thu Taste of Sunshine & Cake Walk (Pam Davis/Vicky LeRoy Krueger) ​ Sent 2023-02-17: Donations for "Taste of Sunshine" Event - The Women's Club is asking for donations of cakes, pies, or goodies for the "Taste of Sunshine" cake walk. 4pm on Thursday 2/23/2023. The signup sheet will be in the library. Please package to give away. And let us know what you are bring. You can leave your stuff in the kitchen the day of the event. With your help you all make this possible. Thank You for your help! Should be fun for all. - Vicky Krueger ​ Sent 2023-02-17: Taste of Sunshine and Cake Walk Event - Sent 2023-02-16: "Taste of Sunshine" cake walk info - Women's Club Meeting is this Friday 2/17/2023 at 9am in Retzlaff Hall. Please come and enjoy a little coffee and some donuts with us. I will have a signup sheet for donations of cakes, pies, or goodies for the upcoming "Taste of Sunshine" cake walk on Thursday, Feb 23. There is no charge for the event > it is a potluck with dishes from your home state or even your childhood. We will charge for the cake walk and we are going to be doing 50/50 drawings throughout the event. Hope you can join us Friday for the Women's Club Meeting! Thank You, Vicky LeRoy Krueger ​ Sent 2023-02-01: WC: Taste of Sunshine Potluck and Cakewalk - Dear Neighbors, The Women’s Club is happy to announce the upcoming activity of Taste of Sunshine with a Cake Walk. This event will take place on Thursday, February 23rd at 4PM. With this event, we encourage everyone to make a dish from their childhood/adulthood lives or from the state in which you live/lived. This is a great way for us to get to know each other better through the love of food. When you enter the hall, you will place your dish under your state sign. Hopefully, we will see so many wonderful dishes and state pride from all of our Sunshine residents. To make the event, a little more interesting, we have decided to add a cakewalk. We will have a sign-up list for anyone who would like to donate a baked good and we will sell cakewalk tickets for two dollars a walk. There will be other surprises as well! We are looking forward to a wonderful time of fellowship with our community and encourage everyone to have fun and participate in this event. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. More details to come in the following weeks. Sincerely, - Pam Davis 214-516-4844 & Vicky Leroy 785-418-6208 ​ Newsletter: 2023-02: Women's Club: Taste of Sunshine & Cake Walk - Mark your calendar for this upcoming Women's Club event – and stay tuned for details. - Beth Parrish (for Pam Davis & Vicky Leroy Krueger) ​ Sent 2022-08-16: CORRECTION: Women's Club (WC): Taste of Sunshine Event Date - Taste of Sunshine Event 🌞 We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing everyone’s safe return this fall. As a reminder, we will be having a new unique event this season (Thursday, February 25, 2023) in which we will be asking everyone to prepare your favorite dish from your home state, country or a place that you have lived and loved. We feel this would be a wonderful way to get to know each other better through the joy of food! That being said, please think about what you would like to make and please be sure to bring any ingredients you may need from your travels back to Sunshine with you. We are looking forward to learning more about each other through food. Also, as a bonus, we will be offering a cake walk during this event so please let us know if you are interested in donating a baked good. If you have any questions or concerns about this event, please feel free to contact Pam Davis 214-516-4844. Sincerely, Pam Davis and Vicky LeRoy Krueger Valley Voices (2023-02-24) Back to Top ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-24-23 Fri Valley Voices (Jill Ventrello) ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Women's Club: Valley Voices - The Women's Club is hosting another Valley Voices concert on February 24th @ 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. See additional details below. - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Activities Director ​ Sent 2023-01-24: WC: Valley Voices - The Women's Club is hosting another Valley Voices concert on February 24th @ 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. See additional details below. - Jill Ventrello Back to Top Concert: Rusty Rierson (2023-03-12) ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 03-12-23 Sun Concert: Rusty Rierson (Jill Ventrello) ​ Sent 2023-03-12: Thank You - I just wanted to give a big heartfelt thank you to those of you that supported the Women's Club by coming to the Rusty Rierson concert today. He was awesome and a good time was had by all! - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-03-11: RUSTY RIERSON CONCERT SUNDAY / DOORS OPEN AT 2PM - THE 2022 RIO GRANDE VALLEY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR COME AND ENJOY SOME GREAT MUSIC, FUN AND DANCING WITH RUSTY THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON "3/12/2023" RETZLAFF HALL / TICKETS ARE $12.00 AT THE DOOR 3:00 PM CONCERT > RETZLAFF HALL DOORS WILL OPEN AT 2:00 PM > COME EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATS P.S. Bring your own drinks if you want. We will have coffee and tea. Also we will be doing a 50/50 drawing >> So Bring your extra DOLLARS to Win!!! Thanks Everyone for Supporting Your Women's Club! - Vicky Krueger ​ Sent 2023-03-07: WC Concert - Rusty Rierson (more info about the singer) - t's come to my attention that more information is wanted for Rusty Rierson's performance on Sunday March12th. Rusty is a country singer/guitarist from Kansas and has been in the music industry for 23 years. He has toured all over the country and abroad (including Canada, Mexico, South America, England and Scotland). In 2019 and 2022 he was named Rio Grande Valley Male Vocalist of the Year! So for an afternoon of good toe tapping music and possibly a little dancing, join us. Again it's on Sunday March12th @ 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 at the door and will help raise money for The Women's Club. In addition to the concert we will be having a 50/50 raffle with tickets being $1 for 1 or 6 for $5. Any questions, you can contact me at 720-660-8417. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-03-06: REMINDER - WC: Concert - Rusty Rierson - This is a reminder of the concert with Rusty Rierson on the 12th of March at 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Tickets are $12 at the door. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Jill Ventrello WC Activities Director ​ Sent 2023-02-20: WC Fund Raiser: Concert - Rusty Rierson - I wanted to get the word out that the Women's Club has added a new event scheduled for March 12. Details are listed on the poster below. - Jill Ventrello, WC Activities Director ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 03-18-23 Sat Drama Skit (Nancy Steele) ​ Sent 2023-03-14: WC: Upcoming Drama - Drama Skit (2023-03-18) Sent 2023-03-06: WC: Upcoming Drama Performance - N ewsletter 2023-03: Women's Club, Drama Skit - Drama Club presents A Program in Retzlaff Hall Saturday March 18 at 2:00 PM with light refreshments afterwards. Plenty of Laughs and opportunities for audience response. Four Short Skits followed by a longer story of a shipwreck on a lonely Island with some crazy Characters. Tickets are Five dollars each. Please buy them in advance. We will provide envelopes in the library. - Nancy Steele, 614-657-3428 ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Women's Club: Drama Skit - - Nancy Steele, 614-657-3428 ************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 03-30-23 Thu Farewell: Hobo Party (Dee Novak ) ​ Sent 2023-03-30: Hobo Party - See all you hobos tomorrow at the farewell party! Doors open at 4PM. Access only through the door on the north side of the hall. - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2023-03-28: Hobo Party - Plans are going well for the party! Tickets are on sale until Wednesday at noon! Looking forward to seeing you hobo! - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2023-03-23: Farewell party - One week till the farewell party! Get your virtual tickets in the library soon! - Cathy Richmond Farewell: Hobo Party (2023-03-30) Sent 2023-03-16: WC - Farewell Hobo Party - The Farewell Hobo Party is March 30th. Virtual tickets go on sale in the library Thursday, March 16th. Tickets are $12/person. Doors open at 4 PM. Meal will be hobo (beef) stew, coleslaw and dessert. DJ Doug will provide music for the event. Dress as hobos. There will be a King and Queen of the hobos crowned with prizes. Hope to see you there! - Cathy Richmond for Farewell party committee ​ Newsletter 2023-03: Women's Club - Farewell Hobo Party - We are in the planning stages for this year’s Farewell Party. Stay tuned for details as they unfold. - Robin Fleiner & Dee Novak Back to Top

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

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

Meeting Info (Various Timeframes) SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) ​ When you see 'Hybrid' it means the meeting is in both Retzlaff Hall & on Google Meet. ​ Date Day Time Mtg Type Location 05-20-21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Google Meet 06-10 -21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 06-24-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 07-15-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 08-26-21 Thu 10:00 AM Board Executive (Board Only) Google Meet 08-31-21 Mon 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 09-21-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Budget) Hybrid 09-23 -21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Budget) Hybrid 10-11-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 10-12-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 11-04-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board Executive (Board Only) Hybrid 11-04 -21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 11-08-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 11-09-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 11-26-21 Fri 3:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Retzlaff Hall 12-07-21 Fri 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 12-13-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 12-14-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 12-14 -21 Tue aft Reg Board Executive (Board Only) Hybrid 01-04-22 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 01-04-22 Tue 2:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 01-06-22 Thu 1:00 PM Residents & Directors Hybrid 01-06-22 Thu 2:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 01-11-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 02-14-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 02-15-22 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders (Quorum) Hybrid 02-15-22 Tue 3:00 PM Annual Shareholders (Vote) Hybrid 02-21-22 Mon 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 03-07-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 03-08-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid SEPO Board Anchor 1 Women'Club Back to Top Women's Club (Winter: 2021-2022) ​​ ​ Meetings are normally held: The 3rd Friday of each month: Oct thru Mar In Retzlaff Hall @ 9am -10am All Female Sunshine Residents & Renters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee & Treats are available for free. A prize is awarded to one lucky lady each month who is wearing her Sunshine Name Tag. Mtg Dates: 10-15-21 11-19-21 12-17-21 01-21-22 02-18-22 03-18-22 Sent 2022-02-19: REMINDER: Women's Club 2022-2023 Activities Planning Mtg - Just a reminder to everyone that the Womens’s Club is having our yearly planning meeting on Tues Feb 22 at 10:00 in Retzlaff Hall . We would love to have a person from every club attend if you could. Everyone with ideas or the ability to chair or co-chair an event are especially invited. Hope to see you there. Judy Stone Activities Director (with a lot of help from others!) Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) Architectural Control Committee (ACC): (Terry Lacy) ​ Meetings are held the 1st & 15th of each Month @ 1 PM in the Library.​ ​ Sunshine Birding & Nature Club: (Debi Warner) ​ Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Apr) @ 7 PM in the Library.​ Open to all residents in the community. Sunshine Garden Club: (Susanne Ulrich) ​ Meetings are held Tuesday of each month (Nov Thru Mar) at 7 PM in the Library. Open to all residents in the community.​ Sunshine Gift & Memorial Committee: (Vickie Jones) ​ Meeting Day/Date/Time etc. are TBD. Ladies' Golf League Business Meeting: (Terry DeBackere) ​ Meetings are held the 3rd Wed of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. ​ Men's Golf League Business Meeting: (Rocky Lockwood & Matt Lyne) Meetings are held every Tuesday during the Winter Season following the 8:30 AM tee time play in Retzlaff Hall.​ ​ Neighborhood Watch (NW): (Lenore Combs) ​ Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall.​ ​ Open to all residents in the community. Quilters (Killer Bees): (Jan Baethke) Meetings are held 9 AM to noonish on Thursday in Retzlaff Hall. ​ Woodworkers: (Chuck McEvoy) Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Friday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season in the Woodshop. Other Clubs & Committees Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: December 2022 Sent 2022-12-31: PLEASE READ NOW - DETAIL UPDATE: WC NYE Party - TIME CHANGE FOR OPENING OF DOORS: Doors will open at 7:30 this evening. As always there will be no reserving of spots at a table. First Come - First to Pick a Spot. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-31: REMINDER: Details for tonight (since some of you have been calling) - As a reminder - Here are the details for tonight's WC NYE Party. ​ Time: 8 PM to 11 PM (witness the East Coast ball drop @ 11) Doors will open at 7:45 sharp for you early birds. Where: Retzlaff Hall FOOD: Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (And please label if it contains nuts, shellfish or other items people may be allergic to.) Tables will be set up to hold your goodies. BEVERAGES: Coffee, Water and Ice provided. Everything else is BYO. TABLEWEAR: Paper plates, plasticware and napkins provided. BACKDROP FOR PICTURE TAKING: You are encouraged to capture some ‘kodak moments’ of the evening. We’ll have multiple ‘props’ available to spruce up your pictures. MUSIC & DANCING: You will hear some of your favorite tunes (both oldies and newbies) all night long. SUPRISES: So as not to spoil the fun, we're not going to go into any details about this portion of the evening. But we think it’ll be a ‘hoot’. ​ Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-31: WC: New Residents Party Info - Dear Neighbors, Each year to welcome our new residents, the Woman’s Club hosts a new homeowner resident’s party. Our theme this year is How Sweet It Is! We will be having this event on Friday, January 13th, 2023. The doors of Retzlaff Hall will open at 4 PM. We plan on having new resident introductions around 4:30, followed by a meal catered by the Koffee Klatch. We will have music and dancing provided by DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant. Plus, a few door prizes for our new residents. As always, the new homeowners will receive a hand delivered invitation soon with instructions on how to RSVP to the event at no cost. We will have virtual tickets available for $12 in the library with a sign up sheet about 10 days prior to the event. We look forward to a fun night of fellowship with all of our neighbors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely Yours, Pam Davis 214-516-4844 Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 Sent 2022-12-30: Wind Screen Installation for Tennis/Pickleball - A few years ago some of our giving residents purchased a netting to put up around the tennis/pickleball court in order to allow us to play on those really windy days. That original net has since been replaced by SEPO. ​ A few of us went to the courts a couple of weeks ago and hoisted that screen up. This is not an easy job as you can see from the pictures on the Web site HERE . But then we had a picnic in the pavilion. So the day wasn't all work. And although those of you who used to watch us play from the outside of the fence can't do that anymore, we are able to actually play now on those windy days. ​ If you are so inclined, come join us and play tennis and/or pickleball. Tennis starts at 8 am on Mon, Wed & Fri. Pickleball starts at 8:30 am on Tue & Thu. Just show up to play. We have a great time and get lots of 'fun' exercise. - Lisha & Steve Johnson ​ Sent 2022-12-30: Better LATE than NEVER: WC Caroling Pics - I knew this was going to take some time - and it surely did this evening. It was still light out when I started this endeavor. But, I finally got pictures and videos that a lot of you sent me (and that I took myself) from that wonderful night of Caroling around the streets of Sunshine. ​ I personally want to give a huge thanks to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU who participated in this festive night of singing, dancing and smiling. It sure did look like great fun. ​ And without further delay, I have posted everything on the Sunshine Web site under the Events Tab HERE . ​ !!!!! ENJOY !!!!! - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-30: Sunshine Home for Rent - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to see our home that is for rent. Sam Davis ​ Sent 2022-12-30: NOTIFICATION OF "Information" Meeting on TUESDAY, Jan 3, 2023 - On TUESDAY, Jan 3, immediately after the 1 pm Residents meeting, in Retzlaff Hall only, there will be an Information Meeting to answer questions the community may have concerning the proposed amendments to the Bylaws & Covenants, that are being included in this year's voting ballot. This is NOT a Board meeting. It is an Open Forum for discussion between residents and Board members following many of the same guidelines as in a 'Residents' meeting. Residents can make comments and/or ask questions. When a resident is acknowledged to speak, he/she must wait to be presented with a microphone and then state his/her name before beginning. Anyone speaking should limit their speaking time to be reasonable (2-3 minutes max). If the answer to a question is unknown at meeting time, the topic will be researched and the answer provided to the questioner. There will be no debate with any SEPO Board member. There will be no ‘shout outs’ from residents who haven’t requested to speak. Vulgarity will not be allowed. The speaker shall not make any derogatory comments about any person(s). The speaker will simply state factually what his/her comments / concerns / questions are. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-12-30: AGENDA for "Residents" Meeting on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023 @ 1PM - The agenda for the Jan 3, 2023 "Residents" meeting can be accessed directly from HERE OR on the Web site HERE . It will be posted outside the SEPO office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes soon. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-30: AGENDA for "Residents & Directors" Meeting on Thursday, Jan 5, 2023 @ 1PM - The agenda for the Jan 5, 2023 'Residents & Directors" meeting can be accessed directly from here OR on the Web site here . I have also posted this agenda outside the SEPO office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-28: WC: NYE setup in the hall - I just wanted to remind everyone that signup for the NYE party is closed. ​ And also, with so many things going on even this last week of the year, if there is anything that will be taking place in the hall between now and 4 PM NYE, please do not disturb the table setup in the hall. Those who did the Christmas dinner were nice enough to leave it the way they had it since the NYE party will be using the same format. NYE - Here we come !!! - Beth Parrish WC NYE Party Co-Chair ​ 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. ​ Sent 2022-12-28: AED Automatic External Defibrillator - Dear Friends - Now that the weather is better, I have returned the AED to its normal location - this being - by the pool and more precisely on the wall to the right of the double doors - as you look at the Library / Office from the pool. It is in a box mounted on the wall - and it is so marked. The equipment is up to date. Any questions - call me Lenore 956 245 1276 PS: Drowning Victims items: (not toys) - preferred safety items Long pole with curved top (Shepherd's Crook) Ring Buoy with throw with a tow rope Remember THROW - Don't go! and Call 911 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2022-12-27: SEPO Election 2023 Ballots: Ready for Resident Review (and questions for the Board) - Your SEPO Board of Directors have spent many hours reviewing our governing documents (Covenants and Bylaws) in order to ensure they are in accordance with TX law. We have also been busy preparing changes which we have agreed will benefit our community and that you will have the opportunity to vote on for the Feb 21, 2023 election. You will be receiving your ballots sometime after the Jan 5, 2023 "Residents & Directors" meeting. They are currently available for you to review from the Sunshine Web site HERE . Links to the current Covenants and Bylaws documents can also be found on this Web page. An informational meeting will be held next Tuesday, Jan 3, immediately after the Residents meeting is adjourned to explain these possible changes and to answer any questions you might have. I urge you to be as fully informed as possible before you return your ballots. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-12-26: To Clarify - NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Dec 30, 2022: Directories in preparation for sending SEPO Ballots - Thanks so much to those of you have replied already. However, we do need everyone to reply to both questions. 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 sepoenews@gmail.com . Please let us know if you WANT YOUR BALLOT MAILED TO YOUR SUNSHINE or AWAY ADDRESS. Please reply "send to Sunshine" OR "send Away". Thanks again for helping us to ensure you receive your ballot envelope timely in order for you to return them to the Office by 1 PM on Feb 21, 2023. Marlene Hall (2023 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson) Beth Parrish (SEPO Board Secretary) ​ &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& ​ 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 2022-12-26: LOST: My cat's Red Harness - I guess my cat got spooked yesterday and wandered off, but fortunately she has been found. However, she must have pulled out of her harness. It was attached to a small board. If anyone comes across it, my number is 218 329 1635. Thanks. Steve Holten ​ Sent 2022-12-26: FINAL REMINDER: WC NYE Party - Ticket Sales ending - We hope that everyone had a great Christmas !!! But now that Christmas is in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead to bringing in the New Year this coming Saturday evening in Retzlaff Hall. This is your FINAL REMINDER to purchase your NYE Party tickets. We will be taking down the signup sheets in the Library this Wed (12-28) at 8 PM. Tickets are $5 per person. It's simple; signup on the attendance sheet, put your money in the envelope provided and drop it into the NYE Party box. All other details about this exciting event are below. Please call either of us with any questions. Hope to see you all there. ​ Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-24: Activities: SEPO Calendar & 2-pager - I spent most of yesterday and three hrs this morning working on Web site updates. I was sooooo far behind on this due to my work on a little Board task of preparing for the upcoming Feb election. So I hope you can cut me some slack. :) I have made a lot of progress on the Web site but do have a way to go yet. If you see anything currently on the site that needs correcting, please let me know. I did want to let everyone know that the SEPO Calendar and the 2-pager are both new on the Web site as of this hour. We've just gone through a Super Busy December, with some more events still to come before yearend. And during the upcoming months of Jan thru Mar things don't look like they will be slowing down any. What Fun!!! ​ I'm asking everyone to please look at these two documents carefully to make sure your activities / events are listed correctly on each of them. If something needs added, adjusted etc. please let Valerie (she does the calendar) and/or me (I do the 2-pager based on the calendar) know. ​ Thx in advance for doing this for me (and her). - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-23: Communicating SEPO and non-SEPO Activities/Events - 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 develop 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 (HERE ). ​ Stay tuned for more to come concerning this. - SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-12-23: AED & Cold Weather: It is being moved - The AED cannot withstand these cold temps without a suitable cabinet per care and operation. Cold weather can significantly affect its performance for a rescue situation. Therefore, I am taking it (4137 North Minnesota Street) for a few days. We do not expect to not be at home - in case of..... If anyone has an emergency - you should immediately call 911 as you would have done anyway if you had needed the AED! -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2022-12-22: WC: Valley Voices - The Women's Club sponsored the 'Valley Voices' Christmas Concert in the Retzlaff Hall earlier this week. Thanks to Jill Ventrello (WC Activities Director) who brought this group to the attention of SEPO. It was very professionally done - Tuxes and everything. And it was fantastic. You can also see pictures (complementary from one of your neighbors) on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-22: WC Minutes: Oct, Nov & Dec 2022 - The Women's Club meeting minutes from Oct 2022 (approved) Nov 2022 (approved) Dec 2022 (unapproved) have all been placed on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Karen Baase WC Secretary ​ Sent 2022-12-22: Residents (Former) Passing - Joy Moore, former resident, passed away on Nov 23, 2022. (SEPO Office) Millie Noonan, former resident and multi-year renter after residing here, passed away on Dec 21, 2022 (by Nancy Johns). ​ Sent 2022-12-22: WC Caroling: Need Pics and Videos to share Hi all - I took lots of pictures last year when the carolers were out, but I'm not sure I'm going to be able to that this year. I'm asking any of you who will be out and about this evening 'singing in' or 'just around' the carolers to take pictures and / or videos and send them to me at sepoenews@gmail.com so I can share them with the community. Thx. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-22: FINAL REMINDER: JAN 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Dec 24, 2022 - Due to the Newsletter article submission deadline being on Christmas Eve, Dec 24, I'm sending the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month a day earlier than normal. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Jan 2023 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Dec 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-12-22: REMINDER - WC: NYE Party - I know everyone is busy getting ready for primarily two things: Christmas (what fun) and the approaching cold weather (boooo). But I wanted to remind everyone to be sure and take time out of your busy day and get over to the library to signup for the WC NYE Party. I took the signup stuff to the Women's Club meeting last Friday and then posted everything in the library after the meeting. We've got quite a few on the signup sheet. But there's certainly room for lots more. In case you missed the original email, I've repeated all of the details again. We hope to see your bright and shining faces there. Day/Date: Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 (DUH) Time: 8 PM to 11 PM (witness the East Coast ball drop @ 11) Where: Retzlaff Hall Price: $5 per person FOOD: Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (And please label if it contains nuts, shellfish or other items people may be allergic to.) Tables will be set up to hold your goodies. BEVERAGES: Coffee, Water and Ice provided. Everything else is BYO. TABLEWEAR: Paper plates, plasticware and napkins provided. BACKDROP FOR PICTURE TAKING: You are encouraged to capture some ‘kodak moments’ of the evening. We’ll have multiple ‘props’ available to spruce up your pictures. MUSIC & DANCING: You will hear some of your favorite tunes (both oldies and newbies) all night long. SUPRISES: So as not to spoil the fun, we're not going to go into any details about this portion of the evening. But we think it’ll be a ‘hoot’. SIGNUP: In the library. Signup Sheet on the Easel - Sign your name(s), # of persons attending and check off if you have paid or not. Envelope (which has been moved directyly under the signup sheet) - Fill out the stamped area. Don’t forget to insert your money. ($5/person) Drop it into the box marked New Years Eve Party (and NOT Christmas Dinner) Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-22: SEPO Employees Time Off - The SEPO Employees will be taking time off for the holidays (as per the Employee Handbook) as follows: For Christmas they will be off - Fri, Dec 23 and Mon, Dec 26 For New Years they will be off - Fri, Dec 30 and Mon, Jan 2 The office will be closed on those days. - SEPO Board ​ 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 are on the Sunshine Web site on the Rocking Painting page (which is under the Amenities tab) - HERE . Lots of talented ladies in our Rock Club! Thank you Waynette! - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-12-20: Garden Club: Tips (Before & After a Freeze) - It's disheartening, but we do have a need for the knowledge provided in this email. I want to thank one of our Sunshine neighbors, Debbie Gossman, for supplying me with two documents concerning Plants and Freezing: What to do 'before' and 'after' a freeze. They are on the Web site HERE where they can be both viewed or printed. The Garden Club Web page (under the Amenities Tab) is also in the process of being spruced up by Beth. So watch for more info and pics getting placed out there. - Susanne Ulrich ​ Sent 2022-12-20: SEPO 2023 Election: Board Candidates & BIOs The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Janis McFee, Derek McFee, Sue Swidryk, Marian Young, are pleased to submit the following Candidates names, in alphabetical order: Linda Davis, Jim Kennedy, Thomas Perrier, Lyn Swonger and Frank Tewell, for the 2023 election of the SEPO Board of Directors. All candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by this Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. We have attached the BIOs we received from each Candidate. We are pleased to announce the SEPO Residents who met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. We encourage the current Board of Directors to include their names in the 2023 ballot. The Nominating Committee will make that motion during the January 2023 SEPO Residents & Directors meeting. Linda Davis Jim Kennedy Thomas Perrier Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell This announcement, along with the Candidates’ BIOs, are being posted outside the SEPO Office and on the Sunshine Web site HERE today. Please Contact Janis McFee with any questions - 807-598-1715 ​ Sent 2022-12-20: REMINDER & Route: Christmas Caroling this Thursday, Dec 22 - The practices are complete, and it is just about time for the carolers to show off their Christmas spirit and their voices. The fun and frivolity will be this Thursday, Dec 22 starting about 4:30pm. The route is set and we will be stopping at the Sunshine homes listed here: First stop: 1945 W Montana Second stop: 4140 Missouri Third stop: 4117 Nebraska Fourth stop: 1941 Indiana Cir Fifth stop: 1916 Iowa Sixth stop: 4329 Minnesota Seventh stop: 4217 Minnesota Eighth stop: 1945 Michigan We sure do hope everyone will enjoy! - Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2022-12-18: Rock Painting Club Info for Mon, Dec 19 - To all Sunshine Rock Club members, our next Rock Club meeting is December 19th. ​ NOTE: Meeting will be from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, for this meeting ONLY. We will need to evacuate promptly as there is a previously scheduled event that starts at 3pm. Our own Waynette Kennedy will be demonstrating "beginner" Mandalas! Stylist tool & other materials will be available for all. QUESTIONS? Please feel free to contact me @ 309-781-3479. P.S I forgot to mention there will be nice "door prizes"! Come join the fun! - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-12-18: REMINDER - WC: Valley Voices Concert this Tuesday, Dec 20 - Just a reminder to come join us this Tuesday. See below for details. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2022-12-18: REMINDER: Toys for Tots - final pickup on Monday - As a reminder, Harlingen PD is coming Monday, Dec 19, for the last pick-up of your Toys for Tots donations. And many thanks to the Sunshine community's generosity so far. Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2022-12-17: REMINDER: Food Drive ending Monday - Monday will be the last day to donate food. Thank you to all who participated in the holiday food drive. - Deb Jones ​ Sent 2022-12-17: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, Dec 13, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Dec 13, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular), can be found HERE . The minutes can also be viewed/printed directly from this link . They will be posted in the office on Monday (12-20). Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-17: REMINDER - WC: Breakfast on Dec 17, 2022 - ​ Pam Adams cell 615-668-3145 and text Sent 2022-12-17: REMINDER: JAN 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Dec 24, 2022 - Here's the first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Dec 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-15: WC: NYE Party - Details and Signup Info - Hi All – We hope you have your calendars marked to attend the Women's Club NYE Party. Day/Date: Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 (DUH) Time: 8 PM to 11 PM (witness the East Coast ball drop @ 11) Where: Retzlaff Hall Price: $5 per person FOOD: Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share. (And please label if it contains nuts, shellfish or other items people may be allergic to.) Tables will be set up to hold your goodies. BEVERAGES: Coffee, Water and Ice provided. Everything else is BYO. TABLEWEAR: Paper plates, plasticware and napkins provided. BACKDROP FOR PICTURE TAKING: You are encouraged to capture some ‘kodak moments’ of the evening. We’ll have multiple ‘props’ available to spruce up your pictures. MUSIC & DANCING: You will hear some of your favorite tunes (both oldies and newbies) all night long. SUPRISES: So as not to spoil the fun, we're not going to go into any details about this portion of the evening. But we think it’ll be a ‘hoot’. SIGNUP: Virtual Signup starts at 11 AM - Friday, Dec 16, in the library. Signup Sheet on the Easel - Sign your name(s), # of persons attending and check off if you have paid or not. Envelope - Fill out the stamped area. Don’t forget to insert your money. ($5/person) Drop it into the box marked New Years Eve Party (and NOT Christmas Dinner) We have limited space available, so get over there and sign up early. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) & Denise Utterback (618-553-1417) Women's Club NYE Party Co-Chairs ​ Sent 2022-12-15: REMINDER: Women’s Club Meeting this Friday & Ugly Sweater Contest - Women’s Club Meeting Friday 12/16/2022 Starting at 9am We will have coffee and apple fritters and donuts.  But something for holiday fun! We're going to do an “Ugly Sweater Contest” So please join in the fun! At Retzlaff Hall - Vicky Leroy-Krueger ​ Sent 2022-12-15: VIDEOS & MINUTES from Various Meetings/Exec Sessions - The minutes from the Dec 6, 2022 Board Executive Session are now available HERE . The minutes from the Dec 12, 2022 Special Board meeting are now available HERE . The minutes from the Dec 13, 2022 Regular Board meeting are still 'in process'. The videos from both the Dec 12, 2022 Special Board meeting and the Dec 13, 2022 Regular Board meeting are now available HERE . The video from the Dec 12, 2022 Residents meeting is now available HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-13: Thank You & Reminder - Thank you to all who attended our Residents’ Meeting yesterday. In the rush of a very busy day, I didn’t take the time to thank Vicky Leroy Krueger and our Women’s Club for the refreshments they provided in honor of our employees. Everything looked beautiful and was very well done. Another thanks to Eileen Anderson who provided the beautifully decorated card box for cards for the employees. It will remain in the office for awhile in the event there are those who have not had an opportunity to add their cards. As a reminder, that card box is for you to show how much you appreciate all that our employees do for us here at SEPO. Please address your card(s) to the employee(s) you are recognizing. When the time is right, all items collected will be gathered and distributed to whoever it is addressed to. It was so good to see you and hear from you. Be sure to join in for club activities and events that are coming. - Share Nelson ​ Sent 2022-12-15: Women’s Club Meeting this Friday & Ugly Sweater Contest - Women’s Club Meeting Friday 12/16/2022 Starting at 9am We will have coffee and apple fritters and donuts.  But something for holiday fun! We're going to do an “Ugly Sweater Contest” So please join in the fun! At Retzlaff Hall - Vicky Leroy-Krueger Sent 2022-12-12: REMINDER: Garden Club mtg - Garden Club Speaker at Retzlaff Hall Tuesday, December 13th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Topic: Protecting Plants from Frost and Freeze Conditions Everyone is welcome, see you Tuesday evening. - Susanne Ulrich and the rest of the Garden Club ​ Sent 2022-12-12: Notification about SCCE FA Meeting - On Wednesday Dec 14 @ 5:30 in Retzlaff Hall the SCCE Fishing Association will having its monthly meeting for, participants and newcomers that may be interested in learning more about the many styles of saltwater fishing, tackle to use, 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 Charter Captain Joseph From Port Mansfield to enlighten us on Angling styles. Please come and Join us. We would like your input for future meeting topics. Hope to see you there. All are welcome. Bill Peterson President if you have any questions feel free to call me @ 309-945-2108 ​ Sent 2022-12-12: Christmas Dinner planning meeting - Dear Friends If you have signed up to help or would like the opportunity: Please join us in the Library for a review of Christmas dinner plans. Wednesday 14 December 2022 3:30pm Thanks PS The Head Elf at the Police Dept sends warm regards & thanks for all the wonderful gifts. for Toys For Tots/ We have filled 3 boxes plus. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Mari Tennent 616 260 0506 Elves, Inc ​ Sent 2022-12-11: Please come to the Residents' Mtg on Monday @ 1 PM for ...... - Please come to the Resident’s Meeting on Monday, Dec 12 @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall where we will be introducing our employees and will hear a brief statement from each as to their life and experience here at Sunshine. Women’s Club is providing refreshments following the meeting in their honor. There will be a card box for any of you who wish to give them a short note or otherwise express your appreciation to them. I’m sure knowing our residents value them will mean a lot to Valerie, Lupe, Manny, Lalo and Joe. - SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-12-09: AGENDA for BOARD (Special) Meeting on Monday, Dec 12, 2022 after Residents' Mtg - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Dec 12, 2022 Board meeting (Special) that will immediately follow the Residents' meeting can be accessed directly from HERE or on the Web site HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1:30 PM today. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-08: MARKET: Home for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market: Homes for Sale page to see a picture from our Deck and several Videos of our home that is for sale. - Roy & Deb Robins 4129 N MN 956-230-3115 ​ Sent 2022-12-08: WC: Breakfast on Dec 17, 2022 - Pam Adams Office 615-895-8000 PREFERRED cell 615-668-3145 and text http://pam@pamandtonyadams.com http://pamandtonyadams.com Sent 2022-12-08: Art and Craft Sale - You're invited to my Art and Craft Sale! Sat Dec 10th. 9 am to 1 pm. 4148 No. Missouri St - Shirley Servos ​ Sent 2022-12-08: WC: New Residents' party - Dear Neighbors, Each year to welcome our new residents, the Women’s Club hosts a new homeowner residents' party. Our theme this year is How Sweet It Is! We will be having this event on Friday, January 13th, 2023. The doors of Retzlaff Hall will open at 4 PM. We plan on having new resident introductions around 4:30, followed by a meal catered by the Koffee Klatch. We will have music and dancing provided by DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant. Plus, a few door prizes for our new residents. As always, the new homeowners will receive a hand-delivered invitation soon with instructions on how to RSVP to the event at no cost. We will have virtual tickets available for $12 in the library with a signup sheet about 10 days prior to the event. We look forward to a fun night of fellowship with all of our neighbors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely Yours, Pam Davis 214-516-4844 Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 ​ Sent 2022-12-07: SEPO Staff Recognition - If you have read the Agenda for next Monday's (Dec 12) Residents' meeting (or even if you haven't read it yet), a portion of this meeting includes SEPO employee introductions. This is a perfect time for you to show how much you appreciate all they do for us here at SEPO by dropping a card, note etc into the box provided at the meeting. Please address your item(s) to the employee(s) you are recognizing. All items collected will be gathered after the meeting and distributed to whoever it is addressed to. Thx in advance for taking part in this little piece of giving back to them. Share Nelson & the rest of the SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-12-07: REMINDER: Coffee & Donuts in the Library every Thursday, 8 am to 10 am - As a reminder, there will be Coffee & Donuts available in the Library from 8 am to 10 am every Thursday for $1. This will continue thru March 2023. Please come check it out. Visit with current friends/neighbors and possibly make some new friends. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2022-12-07: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Board Meeting (Regular) on Dec 13, 2022 at 1 PM can be accessed directly from HERE and on the Web site HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 PM today. - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-07: AGENDA for Residents Meeting on Monday, Dec 12, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Dec 12, 2022 Residents meeting at 1 PM can be accessed directly from HERE and on the Web site HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 PM today. PLEASE NOTE: In Agenda Item #7 - SEPO CLUB/COMMITTEE INFORMATION/REPORTS – Please notify the SEPO Board Secretary prior to the meeting if you WILL NOT be at the meeting. Women’s Club – President, Vicky Krueger - Club information (Purpose, Officers, Mtgs, etc) Activities Director, Jill Ventrello – Information about upcoming events. Neighborhood Watch/CERT – Lenore Combs Architectural Control Committee (ACC) – Terry Lacy Rock Painting Club – Karren Amos Fishing Club – Bill Peterson Sunshine Garden Club – Susanne Ulrich Sunshine Birding & Nature Club – Tom Stone Quilting (Killer Bees) – Jan Baethke Sunshine Gift & Memorial Club – Vickie Jones Woodshop – Chuck McEvoy Golf Events – Men’s Golf League – Rocky Lockwood/Matt Lyne Women’s Golf League – Deloris Pearcy Special Golf Events/Tournaments (i.e., GNDGT) – Event Chairperson SEPO Communications – Beth Parrish - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-07: SEPO: November 2022 Financials The November 2022 Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2022-12-06: Resident Appreciation Event (from the SEPO Employees) - I am pleased to announce that myself and the staff here at the Sunshine Estates would like to show our gratitude for everything that this community has done for us. The Community has always gone out of their way to make us feel valued and appreciated. Truly giving us the opportunity to make connections and build relationships with most of you. For that we are forever grateful. We would like to invite you to come out Friday Dec 9, 2022 8am-10am to the Library for Tamales From Delias along with coffee and other beverages. Sincerely, - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager ​ Sent 2022-12-05: Sunshine Activities: Details Updated - Are you getting confused about what activities are coming up and what the details concerning them are. Well, I hope I can help with that. ​ I spent most of Sunday updating the Web site with lots of info. In reference to the above I believe the WC Activities page now contains, in chronological order, all of the info sent to you previously in SEPO emails. There's lots going on in December and on into 2023. The summary page is also a great spot to get info on all of the other type of activities going on here in Sunshine. Be sure and click on the various links on this page to go to more detailed info. ​ Anytime when you are out there working your way through the Web site, please take note of any missing or inaccurate information. As I always say, this is YOUR Web site to let the world know about us and how much fun we have here. Help me to promote it for all of you. Please call w/questions or issues. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: s unshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-05: WC: Bake Sale Reminder about Donations - In case you might have missed the below in the December Newsletter AND as a reminder that we need your 'goodies' donations this Friday, please read on. ​ Mark your calendar for the Women's Club Bake Sale on Sat Dec 10th from 8 to 11 am in Retzlaff Hall. Get out those cookbooks and favorite recipes and make your favorite holiday goodies for this event. Donations must be labeled* and priced. *(Note any nuts) and may be dropped off at Retzlaff Hall between 5 and 7 pm on Fri Dec 9th. Thanks in advance for your generous donations. On Saturday morning come purchase these holiday goodies including homemade candy ..cookies ..jams ..jellies ..salsa and so much more. There will also be sweet rolls and coffee served for a $1 donation. The Wetherbees will once again be making Lefse for us during the Bake Sale. There will be a raffle and door prizes to add to the fun! Come join us for a fun filled morning - visit with your Sunshine neighbors and enjoy the goodies and fellowship. - Terry DeBackere.. chairman ​ Sent 2022-12-05: 2023 HOA Assessments (now on Web site) - This is a follow-up to a SEPO email sent to everyone on Nov 17 concerning the 2023 HOA Assessments. I have put all of that information on the Sunshine Web site under the Residents' section in the "SEPO Financials: By Year" tab . Hope this helps everyone to have this info handy to reference at any time. Call w/questions or issues. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-04: WC: NYE Party - For a Good Time: Come Party With Us - Can you believe it! Four short weeks from today we'll be shuffling out the Old Year and hosting in the New Year. WOW - 2023 is almost here. So be sure and mark your calendars, and plan to attend, the Women's Club NYE Party. The committee is currently in the planning stages. We do know it won’t be fancy, but it should be a fun time for everyone. I can tell you the party is: Sunday, Dec 31 (DUH) From 8 PM to 11 PM (see below) In Retzlaff Hall Music, Dancing and other Surprises (definitely still planning) And what would a party be without food and drink Virtual signup will begin soon in the Library I know some of you might be asking - why end at 11 and not midnight? Ending this party a little early will give everyone the opportunity to; go home and go to bed OR watch the central time zone ball drop on TV in the comfort of their own homes in their jammies OR go to another party! 😊 Please watch for event details in sepoenews as they are finalized. Hope to see you there!!! - Denise Utterback & Beth Parrish (Committee Co-Chairs) ​ Sent 2022-12-04: SEPO Calendar & 2-Pager - I have printed a copy of the SEPO Calendar and put it on the Sunshine Web site HERE . You will notice the link to the 2-Pager isn't working right now as I'm in the process of updating that document and, rather than have inaccurate info out there, I have disabled the link. It will be back out there by EOD Tues next week, if not before. If you have any questions with what is scheduled on the SEPO Calendar please contact the Office. - Beth Parrish, Web site Admin 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-04: REMINDER: Scheduling of SEPO Activities, Meetings etc. - The Winter Season here are Sunshine is always very busy. And particularly in the month of December there seems to be something going on every week - if not more often. ​ This is a 'reminder' to everyone to be sure and complete an Activity Request form , per the 'Activity Request Process' defined HERE . ​ This is the only way to ensure there are no conflicts with 'when' and 'how' you want to utilize various areas throughout Sunshine. This is also how the SEPO Calendar and the Sunshine Web site are kept up-to-date. You may think, I'll just pop into the library or other area for a quick mtg, and oooops, someone else has already reserved that area. Or you may set a date for a Club event without first checking with the Office and the day/time you want isn't available. The SEPO Office would have informed you of the conflict had you submitted an Activity Request. It all boils down to - Please be considerate of everyone and reserve what you need by using the process. Thanks everyone. ​ Beth Parrish, SEPO Board Secretary & Web site Admin 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-12-03: CALLING ALL CHRISTMAS CAROLERS & WANT - TO - BE ELVES - All are welcome. You don't have to be a great singer or have elf experience. It will all be a lot of fun for our residents. First meeting and practice will be Sunday, Dec 4th at 1pm in Retz Hall. Come and join in the fun! At this time the Carolering will be Thursday Dec 22nd Starting about 4:30pm. - Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2022-12-03: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022 - The below was posted in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes at 3:10 PM yesterday (Friday). SEPO BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE to Community Tuesday, December 6, 2022 @ 1 PM (Board members Only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ​ This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President, Share Nelson, has called a SEPO Board Executive Session, for Board members only, to be held Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. There will be no access permitted into Retzlaff Hall, other than Board members, during this Executive Session. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law. As stated in Section 4.03 of the SEPO Bylaws, the Board may discuss: Possible violations pertaining to SEPO Club rules in the Policies & Procedures. Various Bylaws violations. SEPO Communications. (Confidential by request of the affected parties and agreement of the Board) Employee time off. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2022-12-02: 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 ​ Sent 2022-12-01: SEPO Board Nominations - The Nominating Committee needs your help! Many of the residents, who we know, have already served terms on the Board. Many residents have arrived in the last three years that we don’t know. Please- if you have a desire to work with a team to maintain or improve our beautiful community, please contact Janis or Derek McFee, 651-271-8214, Marian Young or Sue Swidryk. The Nominating Committee would also appreciate names of people we could approach. In the meantime, remember to thank our present SEPO Board members for the time and effort they donate on our behalf. Janis McFee- Nominating Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2022-12-01: Birding & Nature (B&N) Docs from Nov 7, 2022 mtg - If you are interested in Birding & Nature please check out our Sunshine Web site page under the 'Amenities' Tab for information about our Club. The meeting docs for/from our Nov 7, 2022 meeting have been added to the site today HERE . Please contact Tom Stone with inquiries. - Beth Parrish (for the B&N Club) Back to Top

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in Sep 2019. Sent 2019-09-29: Newsletter 2019-10 (simple process) - Hi again all. If you are having difficulty with the process explained in the e-mail below on how to get to the October 2019 Newsletter, HERE is the direct link to THAT Newsletter only. Going forward I will include the direct link to that month's document and also include the instructions below if you want to view any other Newsletters from the past. Sorry to anyone having issues with the original instructions below. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-09-29: Newsletter 2019-10 Hi All - This is our first Newsletter for the 2019-2020 Winter season. The Newsletter Guidelines can be found here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletter-guidelines . The process for distributing the Newsletter to all of you is going to be different ongoing in order to get the info to you timely and in a format where you can see all of the effort that has been put into several of the articles sent to me by your Sunshine neighbors.And everything will be in COLOR. Of course, the Newsletter will still always be available via print in the Sunshine Library. The primary difference is that - instead of typing the Newletter in this e-mail (and you not being able to see any of the pictures contained in the Newsletter) you can find the document here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletter-2019-2020 . You will see that it is available in both WORD and PDF documents. If you have the software to open the WORD document, you will be able to click on any 'links' that are contained in the document. If you can only open the PDF document, you will need to copy and paste 'links' that are contained in the document. Also note that going back to October 2018 all published Newsletters can be found on the Sunshine Web site here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletters-overview-1 Hopefully, this change will be acceptable by all of you. If anyone is vehemently opposed, please contact me and we can discuss. Thx so much for giving this process a try. And I can't wait to see all of my TX friends soon. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2019-09-29: Sign-up info for Crafty Creations - Please click on the following link to see all of the signup info for the first Crafty Creations project which is scheduled for Oct 18, 2019. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2851bf_912e6435271d42149b09c2be340b565a~mv2_d_1211_1264_s_2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_1211,h_1264/For%202019-10-18_Signup%20Info.jpeg Heidi Dill Sent 2019-09-29: List of Name Tags Available - To our New Residents, below is a list of name tags that are available to pick up in the office. If you are a new resident and do not have a name tag or do not see your name on the list please give me a call and I apologize for the inconvenience. There are a couple or New Residents in the last 2 wks that are pending as well, thank you. Tags are in for our New Residents: Bonnie & Michael Winner Rebecca Vancleave Glenna & Daniel Boardman Ronald & Deborah Ciotti Pat & Terry Bass Lois & Darrell Bjornson Mary Ann Wilson Edward & Lisa Norman Nile & Marlene Hall Anita & Spencer Smith Sue & Jim Clifton David & Sandra McAffee Michael Kinser Dan & Rose Philips Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 Sent 2019-09-29: BOWLING - Where: Creaseys Bowl on Ed Carey When: Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm, please be there by 12:45. If you are looking to take up bowling again in a" NO pressure", fun environment, this group is for you. Even if you have not bowled for a long time but would like to try it again, come and join us. There is no commitment on a weekly basis, bowl when your schedule allows. This is a "league" for those seniors who are still active and want to meet new people and have a good time. We currently have bowlers from SPI, Mercedes, Rio Hondo, San Benito and other parks. There is no competition, some bowlers average below a 100. It's just a fun time with friendly people. Any questions call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Sent 2019-09-29: SEPO WOOD SHOP ORIENTATION CLASS - There will be a Wood Shop Orientation Class on Monday, October 7th at 8 am in the wood shop. A one time attendance is a requirement for use of the wood shop. The shop will be closed during the class. All residents are invited to attend. No signup is necessary. Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940 Sent 2019-09-26: LOST KEYS - Keys found in the Mail Box Area. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2019-09-24: Crafty Creations Club Details - ​ Crafty Creations by heidi begins in October!: Hey there! Are you ready for some fun?!? I’ve been working on this project since March and think I’ve picked something you’ll all want to be a part of! ******************** SEPO E-news cannot send pictures. So in order for you to get the full affect of what we'll be working on this season, the e-mail info has been loaded into a file and can be downloaded by everyone by clicking HERE . More details about signup, prices etc will be furnished soon. NOTE: The Oct 4th class has been cancelled. The first class will be on Oct 18th, so save the date. “So let’s get our crafty wings on and make some fluff!!!” -heidi 😊 Sent 2019-09-24: Pot Luck Dinner - Hello everyone - Our last summer Pot Luck will be this Thursday, September 26th. Social hour will begin at 4:30 pm and dinner at 5:00 pm. Hope to see you there! Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2019-09-24:Contractor Remote Lost - Abel Duran from ABC Supply was working this weekend in the community and lost a remote…if found please call 956-950-9305 and there is a reward. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2019-09-23: FINAL REMINDER: Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on the 24th - I have given myself some guidelines. Ongoing I will be sending out a "Newsletter Article Reminder" twice a month. Once on the 17th and the final one on the 23rd stating the deadline for submission is End of Day on the 24th. Therefore - This is the FINAL reminder that if you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Oct 2019 Newletter, the article needs to be submitted to by End of Day on the 24th of this month. Newsletter Guidelines are posted here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletter-guidelines . If you happen to lose the above info which takes you directly to the guidelines page, you can always find the link under the Rules/Officers tab on the Web site. Call with questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-09-19: Re: Estate Sale this Saturday - Dear Friends - The date of the sale is Friday 8a-1p. Sorry, we must have put down something wrong. Hope this doesn't interfere with anyone. Sorry Robin and David Fleiner Sent 2019-09-18: Estate Sale this Saturday - Dear Friends and Neighborhood Watch There will be an Estate Sale on 4345 Kansas on Saturday 21 Sept. all day I will be at a Funeral Mass in the morning and will patrol in the afternoon Can anybody or a few of you just patrol in your orange vest in your golf cart while perhaps checking things out. Since Estate Sales are advertised, we can expect all kinds of Treasure Seekers. Might be a good idea for all residents to keep close eye on stuff and garage doors closed etc. Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team Sent 2019-09-18: Sunshine House for Sale - Sunshine House for Sale: 1937 Michigan Drive 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage “stick built” home on the 7th Tee Box, and across the street from the clubhouse. Fully furnished just pack your clothes and move right in. Contact: Carly Thomas (956) 873-3133 @LOLLY BURNS Real Estate Shelly Evans (daughter of David and Anita Bridges)​ ​ Sent 2019-09-17: Former Resident Death - BETTER LATE THAN NEVER I have recently been informed of the passing of longtime Winter Texans, Ozzie and Muriel Rognes. They were dear friends to many of us "older residents". They loved to walk the streets together, and play cards and golf with all. A few years ago they spent there time in a nursing home back in Iowa near family and friends. Ozzie passed away in March and Muriel joined him on July 30. Lorraine Lewis Sent 2019-09-17: Reminder: Oct Newsletter Articles due by Sep 24 - This is a friendly reminder that if you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Oct 2019 Newletter, the article needs to be submitted to by the 24th of this month. Newsletter Guidelines are posted here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletter-guidelines . If you happen to lose the above info which takes you directly to the guidelines page, you can always find the link under the Rules/Officers tab on the Web site. Call with questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-09-15: THANK YOU - Dear Friends, Patrick Quill Chief of Police extends his thanks for a job well done at the Combes National Night Out.. The Mayor, Marco Sanchez and Alderwoman Olga Montes also expressed a sincere gratitude for your effort and service to their successful National Night Out 2019. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2019-09-10: Sunshine Web site - preparing for 2019-2020 Winter Season - Hi All - I hope you have been enjoying your summer, wherever you may be. I'm looking forward to seeing you in the next couple of months or so at Sunshine. I've been putting off doing much to the Sunshine Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) most of the summer and have just been having fun. HOWEVER, I have spent several hours a day for the last 4 to 5 days getting caught up and preparing for the upcoming winter season. If you would all please take a little time and go out and look at what I've done, I would greatly appreciate it. If you see anything that is in error or needs added please let me know at the e-mail address below. Valerie and I have gotten all of the updates we are aware of into the Activities 2-pager (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/activities-to-review-2019-2020 ) We've gotten the Resident Directory updated with those who have left us (sorry to see you go) and those who have joined us (glad you are with us). (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ) I've gotten the E-mail Directory updated.(www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ). The key item I need you all to look at are the Activities and Meetings pages (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/acty-mtg-legend ) ​Thank you all so much in advance for helping me keep this Web site accurate and informative for all of our great residents. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2019-09-10: Sunshine Pool Re-Opened - The Sunshine Pool re-opened today (09-10) at noon. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2019-09-10: Sunshine New Rental (4348 North Minnesota Street) - 4348 N Minnesota St - Contact: Sam Davis Call: Home 956-425-4193 or Cell 956-244-4682 Description: 2 Bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, carport, Fully Furnished - King Bed & Queen Bed, Satellite TV included, No Pets, No Smoking Sam, Linda, Doogie, Bailey Mae & Barney B. Davis IN GOD WE TRUST Sent 2019-09-10: COMBES NATIONAL NIGHT OUT this Thursday 12 September 2019 - Dear Friends - Thanks for taking you time to support Combes PD with National Night Out. They have worked hard to present a good show and they are most grateful for our participation. I have some volunteers already but if you wish to help, please call me. Vic Sherry Wade Tiffany Jean and Mac could use a few more to help. 📋 Please report no later than 5pm (4:45pm is better) Thurs 12 September Combes PD and Town Hall buildings 21626 Hand Road Combes You should be done by 6:15 pm or so when most visitors are parked. Dress comfortable. Our - your job is to cover the parking for guests on the south end of Hand Road PD complex (No bump a cars need to apply 🙃). You will see a fenced in area with a tan cover on the fence, the street entrance is paved and directly across is a grassy area. The fenced area is for the guest parking and the greasy area by the PD parking lot is for us Volunteers to park. I have ORANGE cards for your vehicle. Some handicapped and special "show" vehicles (like Jack Scott's antique Mercedes) will be parked on the street area between the building and the park/pavilion area. (Large vehicle traffic, all agencies - PD FD EMS etc will park in another designated area on the North end entrance to the rear of the entire property. where they will showcase their stuff and the helo will land) Encore will handle this. You will need an Orange Vest for visibility while parking cars. safety thing. I have them if you need one. Marsha Santow will be at a table showing off our NW and CERT. All SEPO folks are invited to come and sit (even bring your chair). Free stuff, food, music, meet n greet, fun, lots of visiting. Hope to see lots of you up there for this. If this applies to you: re Golf carts Sgt Brenda Combes PD will escort our Golf carts up to Combes PD parking lot on Thursday at 9am sharp (our Front gate) BRING YOUR CHARGER They will be changed for the NNO, then left overnight, charged again and on Friday we will have an escort back home at 9am. ** Please, Maybe some volunteers can help us Thursday morning with picking us up at Combes and with returning us home again that evening. And on Friday morning we will need a ride up to Combes to get the Golf carts. Call me please. I am taking the McGruffmobile up there and my personal Golf cart too. If you are not doing a safety patrol up there, feel free to hang out and enjoy the evening. Combes PD is especially proud of how we at SCCE work together. Any question or concerns, call me 956 245 1276 Thanks again you guys - you are the best. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2019-09-09: Guidelines for Sale/Rent info on the Sunshine Web site - After all of the For Sale/Rent activity lately I went ahead and created formal guidelines so everyone knows how to get their info on to and subsequently removed from the Web site. Go to "Rules/Officers" Tab on the Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-laws ) Scroll down and click on the Button that says "Sale/Rent" This will take you to the most up-to-date guidelines. ​Let me know if anyone has any questions or issues getting to this page. Beth Parrish ​ Sent 2019-09-09: Sunshine Rental Listing - Has been rented - The Web site Rental listing of 4112 N Missouri St has been removed at Sam Davis' request. See Below. ***************************** People are looking at rentals. I have already rented this house. Thanks Sam Davis ​ Sent 2019-09-09:Sunshine House for Sale - The below listing is also posted on the Web site: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/for-sale-2 4104 N Missouri St - Contact: Kathy Meyer @ Harlingen Homes Call: Office (956-423-5300) / Cell (956-802-6644) Description: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, doublewide (added on), metal roof, two sheds, two driveways On a corner with wide open on one side Make an offer thru Harlingen Homes realtor Ruth Aldridge Sent 2019-09-09: Congratulations Due - Congratulations to John and Lenore Combs for making front page news in the Valley Morning Star about all they do for the Neighborhood Watch. Not just here at Sunshine but by encouraging others to do the same in their community. Lorraine Lewis. ​ Sent 2019-09-09: Crafty Creations begins in October! - Hey there! Hoping everyone has had a wonderful time over the crazy hot summer!!! Whew!!! I’ve been working very hard on our projects for the season, and I’m looking forward to all who will be joining in the fun this year! We will be making a beautiful addition for your home or entry!! (Pictures coming soon!!!)😊 Please save the date: Friday, Oct 4th, Friday, Oct 18th, 9-11:00am OR 9-11:00am At Retzlaff Hall At Retzlaff Hall ​ Watch for details coming soon!!! -Heidi Dill :0] Sent 2019-09-09: New Rental Listing in Sunshine - The below Rental Listing has also been posted on the Sunshine Web site: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/for-rent 4112 North Missouri Street ​ One bedroom, one bath, fully furnished, cable TV included Golf cart included No Smoking, No Pets Contact: Sam Davis 956-425-4193 Sent 2019-09-06: 2019-10: Sunshine Newsletter - Hi All - It's that time of year again to start preparing any articles you may have for the Oct 2019 Sunshine Newsletter. The Newsletter Guidelines are on the Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-newsletter-guidelines ) and below. The Web site will always contain the most up-to-date version. ​ You will notice I missed asking for articles for a Sep Newsletter, but my excuse is that I'm the 'new' Newsletter Editor and didn't realize we were supposed to publish one in Sep. Articles are due to me by the 24th of the month. Let me know if you have any questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor E-Mail: 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-09-06: Lost golf club - Have lost an Adam’s Idea 8 iron golf club on the golf course. If found, please contact Judy or Ray Parker. Thank you. July Parker Sent 2019-09-06: Sunshine Pool Closing - The Sunshine Pool will be closed on Monday, Sept 9 and Tuesday, Sept 10 for maintenance and repair. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 Sent 2019-09-03: NEED REVIEW AND REPLY: 2019-2020 SEPO Activities List - The 2019-2020 two-page Sunshine Activities List has been updated and placed on the Sunshine Web site. (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/activities-to-review-2019-2020 ) After you get to this page, please click on the document icon to open the file. There are still a few questions and also items on the list that may not have been submitted for approval & cleared thru the SEPO Office (see example below). They are emphasized in BLUE. Also, if there is anything you are responsible for that might be missing from the list we need to know that too. MAR 2,3 Men's Golf League Tournament MAR 6 Men's Golf League Tournament Awards (pv) Please review the list and provide updates to myself and Valerie (SEPO Office) as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for your prompt replies. ​ Beth Parrish -- Sunshine Country Club Web site, (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com -- 314-960-6710 AND Valerie Basaldua -- Office Manager -- Sunshine Country Club Estates -- 1957 W. Michigan Dr. Harlingen, TX 78550-3100 -- 956-425-1420 -- sepo.office@gmail.com Back to Top

Activities: Special (2021-2022 Winter Season) Additional Details Karaoke (Periodic) Sunday Night Music (Cancelled) Grooming: Dogs & Cats (Periodic) Toys for Tots (Complete) St. Patrick's Day Party Wall of Honor (Ongoing) *************** COMPLETE St. Patrick's Day Party (Mar 17, 2022) Sent 2022-03-14: UPDATE: St. Pat's Party - Generous Leprechauns have donated Beer, Sodas and Margaritas for the St. Patrick's Party on March 17 @ 4 PM in the Pavilion. Derek McFee ​ Sent 2022-03-07: St. Patrick’s Party - St. Patrick's Day Party Karaoke (Periodic) *************** COMPLETE Karaoke Christmas Sing-A-Long (Dec 22, 2021) Sent 2021-12-24: VIDEOS: Karaoke Christmas Sing-A-Long - I wanted to give a personal shout-out of Thanks to Jerry Rash for hosting the Christmas Karaoke on Dec 22 in Retzlaff. It looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. Here's a couple of very short clips. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-12-20: REMINDER: Karaoke Christmas Sing-A-Long - Retzlaff Hall, Wednesday, December 22, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. There will be songs for everyone to sing, as well as individual singers. Everyone is welcome to sing. We will also have Root Beer floats available for a limited time. So come and enjoy some good sing-a-long and a treat. Thanks Jerry Rash ​ Sent 2021-12-06: Karaoke Christmas sing-along - Mark Your Calendars - Karaoke Christmas sing-along Retzlaff Hall, Wednesday, December 22, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Everyone welcome to sing. There will be songs for everyone to sing as well as individual singers. Thanks Jerry Rash *************** COMPLETE Karaoke Singing (Nov 13, 2021) ​ Sent 2021-11-15: Sunshine Talent at Last Saturday's Karaoke Event - I was out for a walk last Saturday late afternoon and passed by the Pavilion during the Karaoke event. I was intrigued by what I heard from a distance, so I popped in. Of course, I had my phone (with the video feature) with me. And wouldn't you know, I caught a couple of our talented residents singing. And you will see in the videos that I've linked to below, there were quite a few folks enjoying. I want to personally thank Jerry Rash for putting on this event. Deep in my heart I feel it's exactly what our community is needing right now - Fellowship and Fun. Hopefully, Jerry will do it again soon. Here are the three videos I took, each less than 30 seconds. And, believe it or not, the voice quality sounded even better in person. ENJOY! Video 1: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_ce977ff0a79d48a8aa50267a6d09c06f/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Video 2: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_4a91fe5f281540fc9737ed7e68b5516a/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Video 3: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_64077f09d92448968c6941b628912355/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-09: Karaoke Singing - Come join in on the fun, Saturday November 13th Karaoke singing from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at the Pavilion. Everyone is welcome. You can sing or just come and listen to the singers. Bring your own CD if you have a favorite song you would like to sing. Or we have several songs to choose from. If you need more information call 956-428-3741 Jerry & Phyllis Rash Sunday Night Music (Cancelled) *************** CANCELLED Sunday Night Music ​ Sent 2021-12-18: SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC: Final Evening Cancelled - Dec 19, 2021 - Sorry for this late cancellation, but I am under the weather (so to speak) and should not be out in this nasty cold and rain today. Thank you for your understanding. Roy Ridlon ​ Sent 2021-12-18: Sunday Night Music: Final Night - We have decided tomorrow (Dec 19) will be our last night of Sunday Night Music. Roy Ridlon ​ Sent 2021-11-14: Sunday Night Music @ Retzlaff (starting Nov 14, 2021) - Sunday Night Music - w/Ice Cream @ Intermission Contact: Music - Roy Ridlon Coffee & Ice Cream - Marian Young (Women's Club) Location: Retzlaff Hall Frequency: Sunday Evenings Nov 14, 2021 thru Mar 12, 2022 6 PM to 8 PM Details: Music - Classic Country Music for listening/dancing. Special guests will join the band throughout the season. This is NOT a Jam Session. Coffee will be available for Free throughout the evening.​ Ice Cream Bars will be available during the Band's intermission for $1.00 *************** ​ COMPLETE Toys for Tots Sent 2021-11-25: Toys For Tots - Dear Friends, We briefly spoke about this at Women’s Club the other day – so as a reminder: Toys For Tots – is the premier community action program sending a message of hope through the gift of a new toy to help bring the joy of Christmas to the less fortunate children. The mission is to collect new toys each year and distribute them as Christmas gifts to these children in our community. The Harlingen Police Department becomes familiar with these families, and is currently collecting toys and hereby requests if anyone at Sunshine can please donate a gift ($10.00 or so). There is a “Toys For Tots” box in the Library They are waiving the “unwrapped” part since the Harlingen PD is most familiar with us and wrapping would be handy – just put GIRL/BOY and AGE __yrs. on the gift – on the bottom. The Officers will pick up the boxes in the next 2 weeks. THANK YOU Lenore J. Combs 956 245 1276 Resident and member of the Hgn. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Toys for Tots (Complete) Grooming: Dogs & Cats (Periodic) *************** ​ COMPLETE Grooming: Dogs and Cats ​ Sent 2021-12-14: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hi Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 to take care of your pet's nails. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 *************** ​ COMPLETE Grooming: Dogs and Cats ​ Sent 2021-11-19: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates to trim our pet's nails on Tuesday, and will come to your home. ​ Date: November 23, 2021 Time: Appointments begin at 1 pm Text or Call: Marian at 719-468-4556 to set up an appointment Cost: $10 Thanks, Marian Young *************** ONGOING ​ WALL OF HONOR (Started Jan 8, 2020) You can find previous information concerning this Project HERE . ​ Sent 2020-11-14: Sunshine Heroes Wall of Honor - Project Background - It was decided here at Sunshine that we would recognize our neighbors, not for a single act of heroism but their heroic service. We wanted to recognize the people from our community who made a commitment to give part of their lives for the benefit of others. This is what the SUNSHINE HEROES Wall of Honor represents. It is our way to recognize them and say thank you for your service. Last Spring in Retzlaff Hall, we unveiled our Sunshine Heroes Wall of Honor complete with their engraved names on an individual metal plate. There is also a Memory Book of photos of our heroes. This touching monument serves as a reminder that many of our residents sacrificed their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. (See picture below.) You may support this wall by completing an application and some brief information (form available at SEPO Office). We would like a photo in uniform. Jim Tennant is available for questions 616 866 9960. What is a Veteran? - whether retired, discharged, active duty or reserve – is someone who at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to ”The United States of America” for an amount up to and including his or her life. (Author unknown) What Is A Hero? - Dictionary.com defines a hero as a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. A true hero is someone who gives of themselves for the benefit of others, sometimes at great personal risk. There are many in our community who have given parts of their lives in the service of our country regardless of the risk. There are those who have chosen a career of community service – Law enforcement, First Responders and Fire Fighters are examples. All these people have given freely of themselves for the benefit of others. These are a few examples of what we can all recognize as heroes, but we do not usually honor them for their service. If you save a person from a car accident or give CPR to someone you would be recognized for heroism. The person who donates blood to help others is a hero. A person who may donate an organ or bone marrow is a hero. Are these very special people any more heroic then the others who served us? Jim Tennant Wall of Honor (Ongoing) Sent 2020-03-21: SUNSHINE HEROES - As another winter season comes to a close, I just want to give you all a reminder about the SUNSHINE HEROES wall. In case you haven’t seen it, the wall is up in Retzlaff Hall and has 41 names on it. Those of you who have made a pledge for this project, I will be coming around this week to collect. I want to thank all those who have donated to this project both monetarily and with their time and labor. The applications are still available from Valerie in the SEPO office. When you complete your application return it to Valerie along with your picture. If you do not have a picture or prefer a current picture be sure to check the box on the form that you will need a picture taken. I will be contacting you upon my return in the fall to take a current picture for this book. Remember as we travel home to be safe and when you get there find your favorite picture of you or your spouse, in uniform or not, to be placed in the book that is placed with the display wall. I want to have this SUNSHINE HEROS display to represent all of the people who served. ​ Jim Tennant 4161 N Missouri (616)866-9960 Email: jimbuck1050@yahoo.com Back to Top

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Meeting Info (Various Timeframes) SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2022 thru Mar 2023) ​ When you see 'Hybrid' it means the meeting is in both Retzlaff Hall & on Google Meet. Agendas, Videos & Minutes of these meeting can be found from this page . ​ Current SEPO Board members can be found HERE . ​ Date Day Time Mtg Type Location ​ 04-21-22 Thu 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 04-21-22 Thu Aft Board Exec Session (Board Only) Hybrid 06-10-22 Fri 1:00 PM Board (Special) Google Meet 09-12-22 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Google Meet 10-10-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 10-11-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 10-11-22 Tue After Bd Mtg Exec Session (Board Only) Google Meet 11-01-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Special) Hybrid 11-01-22 Tue After Bd Mtg Exec Session (Board Only) Retzlaff 11-14-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 11-15-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 12-06-22 Tue 1:00 PM Exec Session (Board Only) Retzlaff 12-12-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 12-12-22 Mon After Res Mtg Board (Special) Hybrid 12-13-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 01-03-23 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 01-03-23 Tue After Res Mtg Info Mtg (Ballots) Retzlaff 01-0 5-23 Thu 1:00 PM Residents & Directors Hybrid Required to be held during first week in January (Announce Nominations) 01-10-23 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 01-10-23 Tue After Res Mtg Exec Session (Board Only) Retzlaff 02-07-23 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 02-07-23 Tue After Bd Mtg Exec Session (Board Only) Retzlaff 02-20-23 Mon 1:00 PM Residents (canceled) Hybrid 02-21-23 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders Hybrid Required to be held the third Tuesday in February 02-21-23 Tue 3:00 PM Annual Shareholders Hybrid Required to be held third Tuesday in February (Results of Election Announced) 02-21-23 Tue Aft 3:00 PM? 1st 2023 Board (Regular) Hybrid Required to be held immediately or asap after the Annual Shareholders mtg 03-13 -23 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 03-13-23 Mon After Bd Mtg Exec Session (Board Only) Retzlaff 03-14 -23 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 03-22 -23 Wed 1:00 PM Board (Special) Hybrid Board & Residents Back to Top Women's Club (Winter: 2022-2023) ​​ ​ Meetings are normally held: Current Women's Club Board members can be found HERE . The 3rd Friday of each month: Oct thru Mar In Retzlaff Hall @ 9am -10am All Female Sunshine Residents & Renters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee & Treats are available for free. A prize is awarded to one lucky lady each month who is wearing her Sunshine Name Tag. Women's Club Mtg Dates: 10-21-22 11-18-22 12-16-22 01-20-23 02-17-23 03-17-23 Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2022 thru Mar 2023) Architectural Control Committee (ACC): (Terry Lacy) ​ Meetings are held the 1st & 15th of each Month @ 1 PM in the Library. If these days fall on a weekend or holiday, they are held the next business day.​ ​ Birding & Nature Club: (Tom Stone) ​ Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Apr) @ 7 PM in the Library.​ Open to all residents/renters in the community. Fishing Club: (Bill Peterson) ​ Meetings are held 2nd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Apr) at 5:30 PM via Google Meet and Retzlaff Hall (Only in Retzlaff Hall during Winter Season). Open to all residents/renters in the community.​ ​ Garden Club: (Susanne Ulrich) ​ Meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month (Nov Thru Mar) at 6:30 PM in the Library. Open to all residents/renters in the community.​ Gift & Memorial Committee: (Vickie Jones) ​ Meeting Day/Date/Time etc. are TBD. ​ Golf League Business Meeting (Ladies): (Deloris Pearcy) ​ Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. ​ Golf League Business Meeting (Men): (Rocky Lockwood & Matt Lyne) Meetings are held every Tuesday during the Winter Season following the 8:30 AM tee time play in Retzlaff Hall.​ ​ Neighborhood Watch (NW): (Lenore Combs) ​ Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each Month (year-round) @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall.​ ​ Open to all residents/renters in the community. Quilters (Killer Bees): (Jan Baethke) Meetings (may include sewing sessions) are held 9:30 AM to 2 PM on Thursday in Retzlaff Hall. ​​ Rock Painting Club: (Karren Amos) Classes are held the 1st & 4th Monday of each Month from 1 pm to 3 pm in Retzlaff Hall. ​ Open to all residents/renters in the community and immediate 'adult' family members.​ ​ Woodworkers: (Chuck McEvoy) Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Friday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season in the Woodshop. Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: November 2023 Sent 2023-11-30: CORRECTION: Birding and Nature Club - Special Speaker - See corrected info in the 'CORRECTION #2' email sent on Dec 1, 2023 HERE . ​ Sent 2023-11-30: UPDATE: Street Cleaning Rescheduled - Hello Sunshine owners, Harlingen street maintenance had equipment issues Wednesday and were not able to wash the oil spills on the streets. But they have told me they will be here Friday to clean those spots, please try and keep those areas open for them. Thank you - Thomas Perrier ​ Sent 2023-11-30: CORRECT FORM: Acty/Mtg Requests - First, Valerie and I would like to say Thank You to everyone for being diligent with filling out Activity/Meeting Request Forms in order to avoid having conflicts with the many events and meetings that are taking place these days here in Sunshine. These forms are used to keep both the SEPO Calendar and the Sunshine Website up-to-date. ​ We just want to make sure that everyone uses the most recent request form - dated July 5, 2023 . It is form Revision #4 . A picture of the form is below. It can be downloaded from the website HERE and is also available from Valerie in the office. ​ If you have any questions about how and/when you need to fill out this form, the Process is on the website on the same page as the form (see link above). ​ Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this process. ​ Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Officer Mgr & Beth Parrish, SEPO Website Manage r Sent 2023-11-30: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Spec) Minutes, Nov 28, 2023 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Nov 28, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) can be found on the Sunshine website HERE AND viewed/printed directly from HERE . They will also be posted outside the office today. - Kerry Howard (for the SEPO Board) ​ Sent 2023-11-30: MARKET: Home For Sale - See my home at 2029 W Montana Ave that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . - Deb Salemi by - Sue Ann Taubert (RE/MAX Elite, Associate Broker​​), 956-245-4184 email: sataubert@remax.net ​ Sent 2023-11-29: Special Speaker in Retzlaff Hall Monday Dec 6 @ 7:00 PM - See corrected info in the 'CORRECTION #2' email sent on Dec 1, 2023 HERE . ​ Sent 2023-11-28: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Spec) Oct 27, 2023 - The video from the Nov 28, 2023 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish (for Share Nelson, SEPO Board President) ​ Sent 2023-11-28: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Dec 2023 - This Dec 2023 Sunshine Newsletter is hot off the press with the LAG Sunshine News & Notes. Thanks to everyone who contributed. If you have questions about any of the information in this Newsletter, please contact the person who wrote the article. You can view/print a copy of it directly from HERE or on the website HERE . Valerie will be placing copies in the library area this afternoon. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-11-28: REMINDER: Street Cleaning - Hello - Here's the REMINDER email, as promised. On Monday the 13th of November, the Harlingen trash truck leaked hydraulic fluid in several places around the community. On Wednesday the 29th, they will be here power washing those areas. If you know you have an area that needs cleaning, please keep that part of the street clear. Thank you - Thomas Perrier SEPO Board ​ Sent 2023-11-27: WC New Year's Eve planning meeting - There's going to be a short meeting this Friday, December 1st at 10:00 am in the library, for anyone that is interested in helping with the New Year's Eve party. If you can't make it but are interested in helping out, call or text me so I can get your name and number. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 223-11-25: UPDATED: Sunshine Activities 2-Pager - I've updated the Sunshine Activities 2-Pager with all of the info I know as of this date. It can be accessed directly from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FktOQ15VAKjE4u-9n7dRgtG2Ok95fqz7/view?usp=sharing I'm in the process of updating the website as well. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-11-25: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christmas Decorating - Hi neighbors! The Woman’s Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM. It will be a great time of community spirit and camaraderie. All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! - Pam Davis ​ Sent 2023-11-24: AGENDA for Board Mtg (Special) on Tuesday, Nov 28 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 1 PM, Nov 28, 2023 SEPO Board (Special) meeting is HERE and also posted on the Web site HERE . Valerie will also be posting a paper copy in her office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes today. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-11-24: SEPO Communications back at 100% - Hi all - I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I actually did get turkey and pumpkin pie here in the hospital. ​ I just wanted to let you all know my laptop has found its way to the hospital and I can now do all of the SEPO Communications duties I was performing before my accident. I started working on getting the website up-to-date yesterday, so bear with me on that task over the next few days. Go ahead and send me any and all updates for emails and the website per normal. I will also be working on the Newsletter this weekend. Questions? Give me a call. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-11-24: Women's Golf League Meeting - Our second Women's Golf League Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, at 9:00 am in Retzlaff Hall. Meeting will be held even if too cold to play or raining. Coffee and donuts will be available to enjoy during meeting. Our last meeting was attended well, appreciated those who attended and participated in group discussion. We follow an agenda as close as we can and hope to speed up each meeting. We will need to follow-up regarding the Potato Bake, as well as the lunch for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament event for our two money-making events. Please plan to attend. We still need some of you to signup to be hostesses. If you are a new player and wish to learn, we have several who would be willing to assist you. I personally want to thank each of you for your attendance, your participation in discussions, and most of all your attention during the meeting. Each of you are an important reason we continue to have our Women's League. Reminder: At each league play, the hostess will announce the teams, and tee number. Please do not leave until each team member has been announced. Remember to bring in the CTP's and score cards to the library to the hostesses once your team is done playing. Look forward to our next meeting. Nancy Lyne President- Nancy Lyne Vice-President- Deloris Pearcy Secretary- Marlene Hall Treasurer- Glenna Boardman Handicap Monitor- Donna Myers One more item - Thank you Glenna for getting the donuts!!! ​ Sent 2023-11-24: Street Cleaning - Hello - On Monday the 13th of November, the Harlingen trash truck leaked hydraulic fluid in several places around the community. On Wednesday the 29th, they will be here power washing those areas. If you know you have an area that needs cleaning, please keep that part of the street clear. There will be a REMINDER email sent on the 28th. Thank you - Thomas Perrier SEPO Board ​ 2023-11-22: Follow-up from Men's Golf League Meeting: Input Requested - At the Men's League meeting of 11/21 a committee was formed to collect and organize suggested changes to any and all aspects of the SEPO Tuesday Men's Golf League. Please communicate suggested ideas to any of the following members (emails below) of the committee ASAP. A follow-up meeting to consider and vote on the received suggestions will be held in Retzlaff Hall at 11:30 AM Tuesday 11/28. Please consider changes to By-Laws , Rules-of-Play , League play format, awards, dues, or any other aspect of the League that will result in easier administration and enjoyment of play. ​ Paper copies of the By-Laws and Rules of Play can be found on the table in the library near the sign-up sheet. ​ Randy Davis " randyd99@hotmail.com " Jim Tennant " jimbuck1050@yahoo.com " Larry Keller "papak51@yahoo.com " Rocky Lockwood "rlock0748@aol.com " Dan Boardman "dboard3@charter.net " Thank You. Dan Boardman ​ Sent 2023-11-21: Market: House for Rent - The house at 1933 W Iowa Ave is currently For Rent. Wishing to rent out on a long term basis. Looking for two year lease, renters insurance required, renter pays all utilities, at $800.00/month. Pictures have been added to the Sunshine MARKET since this email was sent. - Steve Holten 218-329-1635 ​ Sent 2023-11-22: FINAL REMINDER: DEC 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Nov 24, 2023 - Happy Thanksgiving to all from my hospital bed. Hope everyone has a super day. And enjoy that Pumpkin pie, which I'm sure I won't be getting any. Boo Hoo. :( This is the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. I haven't received much of anything yet. I know there are lots of great activity updates that need to be shared with the community. So get out your pens & papers and get that info to me. If you would like to include information about future Sunshine Activities beyond Dec 2023, please feel free to send me those as well. I will update the guidelines soon with this expanded scope. All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Nov 24, at the latest. The current Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-11-20: REMINDER: IMPORTANT Men's League Meeting - Important Men's League Meeting ​ There will be a very important meeting regarding the future of the SEPO Tuesday Men's league on 11/21/23 in Retzlaff Hall immediately after the 10:00 AM tee time players conclude - approximately 11:15-11:30 start. A brief agenda is below. As indicated there will be only one decision item - if and how to proceed with the Men's League. Most of the agenda is informational only - go through existing By-Laws and Rules of Play. Copies of these documents are available in the library (on the table near the signup sheet) and will be available at the meeting. If you are interested in continuing to have a Men's League please try to attend this meeting. Agenda for Men's League 11/21 meeting. Brief explanation of why meeting was necessary and what is hoped to be accomplished - Boardman Review of existing By-laws (information only) - all Review of existing Rules-of-Play (information only) - all Vote - decision item - choose one of the following: a. Remain as is with current By-Laws. If this option is chosen then an election will be held 11/28 for the officers identified in the By-Laws. Officers will then suggest changes to By-Laws, Rules of Play, etc. as outlined in By-Laws and provide suggestions at 11/28 follow-up meeting. Same time, same place. b. Form a volunteer committee (4-5 + members) to review By-Laws, Rules of Play, how the league operates, etc. The committee will provide options (everything can be considered) for members to vote on at 11/28 follow-up meeting. Same time, same place. c. Disband formal League entirely. A small committee of 3 or 4 volunteers will work on how to accomplish this and suggest possible options to replace League format. Report at follow-up meeting 11/28. Same time, same place. d. Other options?? Thanks. Dan Boardman ​ Sent 2023-11-19: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Nov 13, 2023 - Until Beth Parrish lets you know differently, the UNAPPROVED Minutes from the SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) on Nov 13, 2023 are located here: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArA0fRIwdohil61V5Uj9uSE5j1IoEw . They will also be posted outside the SEPO Office when it reopens on Monday. Please contact Share Nelson, SEPO Board President, with any questions. - Kerry Howard (for the SEPO Board) ​ Sent 2023-11-18: WC: BAKE Sale - The planning committee and anyone else interested in helping will meet Tues am at 10 am at the library. Hope you can attend. - Terry DeBackere 309 714 4743 ​ Sent 2023-11-18: IMPORTANT Men's League Meeting - Important Men's League Meeting There will be a very important meeting regarding the future of the SEPO Tuesday Men's league on 11/21/23 in Retzlaff Hall immediately after the 10:00 AM tee time players conclude - approximately 11:15-11:30 start. A brief agenda is below. As indicated there will be only one decision item - if and how to proceed with the Men's League. Most of the agenda is informational only - go through existing By-Laws and Rules of Play. Copies of these documents are available in the library (on the table near the signup sheet) and will be available at the meeting. If you are interested in continuing to have a Men's League please try to attend this meeting. Agenda for Men's League 11/21 meeting. Brief explanation of why meeting was necessary and what is hoped to be accomplished - Boardman Review of existing By-laws (information only) - all Review of existing Rules-of-Play (information only) - all Vote - decision item - choose one of the following: a. Remain as is with current By-Laws. If this option is chosen then an election will be held 11/28 for the officers identified in the By-Laws. Officers will then suggest changes to By-Laws, Rules of Play, etc. as outlined in By-Laws and provide suggestions at 11/28 follow-up meeting. Same time, same place. b. Form a volunteer committee (4-5 + members) to review By-Laws, Rules of Play, how the league operates, etc. The committee will provide options (everything can be considered) for members to vote on at 11/28 follow-up meeting. Same time, same place. c. Disband formal League entirely. A small committee of 3 or 4 volunteers will work on how to accomplish this and suggest possible options to replace League format. Report at follow-up meeting 11/28. Same time, same place. d. Other options?? Thanks. Dan Boardman ​ Sent 2023-11-17: VIDEO: Residents' Mtg from Nov 14, 2023 - After I finally received the Video from Google, I've been working on this daily with no success on getting a good link to send. I do think now everyone should be able to access it. Click here to give it a try: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10wFsgwYZxUwgvC1bnWD1EBpO5PpeHwxy/view?usp=drivesdk . Let me know if you have issues by replying to this email. - Beth Parrish for SEPO Board Sent 2023-11-17: REMINDER: DEC 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Nov 24, 2023 - Here's the first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. This is a super way to get the word out about upcoming activities. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2023 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Nov 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-11-15: SEPO 2024 HOA Assessment Fees - If you have any questions concerning this information, please contact me. SEPO 2024 HOA Assessment Fees are here: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArA0fRIwdohil6gekHOmkEUOkceonw - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-11-15: WC: Thanksgiving Day Dinner 1pm Retz Hall - Dear Friends - Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Thanks to Beth to put the word out. Helpers are needed - turkey Bakers (4) Turkey carvers Set up and take down and etc help needed We will get more turkeys if needed - depends on signup count In The past we have sold left over turkey 4 Turkeys will be purchased (unless we need more) then we will buy more We will eat at 1pm Tables in Retz Hall will be set 8 style There will be a "food" table, (potluck) ,dessert and beverage table etc Bring a dish to pass - please Stamped Envelopes will be in the Library $5.00 per person A signup sheet is in the Library - to bring a side or etc If there is left over turkey, we will bag it and sell it. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Mari Tennant Mary He ​ Sent 2023-11-15: Men's Golf League: Hole-in-one payout mistake - It has been brought to my attention, and clearly stated in the By-Laws, that the official start to the Men's Tuesday Golf League is November 1st. Therefore the hole-in-one I made on 10/31/23 was NOT eligible for the payout. Because of this I have returned the payout and those who have submitted their $2 shall have the choice of getting it refunded or remain on the books as paid in advance for the next hole-in-one. Let me know which you prefer. I apologize for the inconvenience. - Dan Boardman ​ Sent 2023-11-15: Women’s Club Meeting - Don’t Forget! This Friday Morning 9am is our next Women’s Club meeting. Nov 17th in the hall. We will be going over the upcoming events and other business. This will include Thanksgiving next week. For our gift giveaway this month we will be doing a little Christmas craft project. If you have any extra color pens or small Christmas decorations. Please bring them with you. Hope to see everyone there! Women’s Club President Vicky LeRoy Krueger ​ Sent 2023-11-14: Women's Golf League - A reminder we will be having our first Women's Golf League Meeting Tomorrow Wednesday November 15th, 2023, at 9:00 am in Retzlaff Hall. An inspiration there will be donuts and hopefully coffee. Meeting will be held regardless of the golf course remaining closed. This is Randy Davis's decision, if open for play, we will then play right after our meeting and after each member is assigned a team/starting hole we then will go to our assigned tee box. Please stay until we know all have been assigned a team/hole. Meetings are important to attend and to have everyone's attention to go over the year's set dates, events, to answer any questions, reports to be given and to welcome our newest members as well as our established members. Please plan to attend. Let's make this a fun year let's all work together to make this happen. A reminder fees are due of $25.00, if not paid please plan to pay your fee's, for those who have not paid. Small bills are welcome, 1's if able. While we are conducting meeting the hostesses' sheets will be passed around to sign up to host. We need two per week for league play. Look forward to seeing everyone!!! Board members this year 2023-2024 President- Nancy Lyne Vice President- Deloris Pearcy Secretary- Marlene Hall Treasurer- Glenna Boardman Handicap- Donna Myers Rules/Regulations- Karen Peterson Thank you for your attention. - Nancy Lyne ​ Sent 2023-11-14: Garden Club Tonight (2023-11-14) - Garden Club Speaker Tonight Retzlaff Hall at 6:30-7:30 Container Gardening and Display by, Rosie Garza Martinez, Master Gardener. One of her displays will be the door prize. All are welcome. Susanne Ulrich ​ Sent 2023-11-13: Video: Board Mtg (Reg) from Nov 13, 2023 - I think everyone should be able to access this video. Click here to give it a try: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qJrFb7eVPRmoiQr030rPJN2BcKyuG-fw/view?usp=drivesdk Let me know if you have issues by replying to this email. - Beth Parrish for SEPO Board ​ Sent 2023-11-13: SEPO BUDGET 2024 (APPROVED) - The 2024 SEPO BUDGET was approved at the Board Mtg (Reg) on Nov 13, 2023 and can be found here until it is moved to the website. Beth will send the new links at that time. Page 1 is here: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArA0fRIwdohil6QcqhXe6msX92CpWQ Page 2 is here: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArA0fRIwdohil6Qbja22HBn7EEbgMw - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-11-13: Men's Golf League - Although there will be no golf tomorrow (Nov 14) I will be available in the library from 8:30 to 10:00 to collect yearly fee ($20), hole-in-one ($2) fee (if interested) and answer any questions that I can about the Tuesday Men's League. - Dan Boardman ​ Sent 2023-11-13: Sending 'SIMPLE' SEPO Emails - Hi all. I wanted to let everyone know that I am able to SEND SEPO Emails containing verbiage only AND Also if u want to send me ur info in a pdf file I can link to it. I know there r events coming up this week and next so feel free to send the info to me. If I can't get it out I will let u know. I won't b able to do any web updates until I can get back on my laptop. Hoping next week or even b4. Can u tell I'm bored in this hospital. - Beth Parrish 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-11-13: Agenda for 11-14-23 Residents Mtg - Agenda is located here for time being: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArA0fRIwdohil6QUm-FbqsUhWnx22g - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-11-07: Link Included: AGENDA: BOARD (Reg) Mtg on Mon, Nov 13, 2023 @ 1 PM - Here's the best I can do for now for everyone to get to the agenda online: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArA0fRIwdohil6NLyDzoHEDA_YclrQ - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications ***************************************** The agenda is physically posted in the normal three locations. It may or may not get sent via email or posted on the web today. If you wish to have a paper copy, you can get one from the office. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-11-03: It's Party Time - Date: Nov 15, 2023 Time: 5 - 9 PM Place: Retzlaff Hall Entertainment: DJ Doug and his Lovely Assistant Cost: ZERO Food & Drink: Bring your own drinks and snacks Brought to you by the "Class of '69" Questions: Contact Steve Fransene ​ Sent 2023-11-03: Wood Shop Orientation Class Tuesday Nov 7 at 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Tuesday Nov 7th 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 2023-11-02: REMINDER: WC: Chili Cook-Off - Howdy Neighbors! Just a reminder of The Women’s Club Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, November 4th in Retzlaff Hall. The doors will open at 3:45 for those making chili and at 4PM for everyone attending. We will start eating around 4:30. The cost will be $5 per person for this event (pay at the door) . The Women’s Club will provide diced onions, jalapeños, sour cream, crackers, corn chips, cheese, butter, ketchup, coffee, tea, and water. Please BYOB. We will be selling ice cream sandwiches for dessert. The chili will be judged by three (3) Harlingen Firefighters. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and for whackiest chili. The winners will be announced around 5 to 5:30PM. We will have a “Share the Wealth” and we’ll be selling tickets and having drawings throughout the event. There will be music, dancing, games with prizes and LOTS OF FUN! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We hope to see you there! The Chili Committee Pam Davis, Pam Lacy, Pam Adams, and Lisa Perrier Sent 2023-11-02: Celebration of Life - A Celebration of Life will be held for Duane Dyer on Friday, November 10th, at 2:30 in Retzlaff Hall. - Karen Baase ​ Sent 2023-11-02: MONDAY NIGHT EUCHRE - Monday night euchre has started. Mondays 6:30 pm in the card room. All are welcome. Questions: John Chajec 708-280-8940 ​ Sent 2023-11-01: Thursday morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library - The tradition starts up again here at Sunshine - Thursday morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library. The first one will be this Thursday, Nov 2nd from 8 am-10 am. Grab a donut and a hot cup of coffee for only $1. Please come check it out. Visit with current friends/neighbors and possibly make some new friends. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Back to Top

Activities / Meetings / Clubs / Committees Legend Click on a bulleted item in this list to be taken to that section of THIS page. SEPO-Sanctioned Facebook Page Oct 2024 thru Mar 2025 (UNDER CONSTRUCTIN Apr 2024 thru Sep 2024 (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) Oct 2023 thru Mar 2024 (COMPLETE) Apr 2023 thru Sep 2023 (COMPLETE) Oct 2022 thru Mar 2023 (COMPLTE) Apr 2022 thru Sep 2022 (COMPLETE) Oct 2021 thru Mar 2022 (COMPLTE) SEPO-Sanctioned Facebook page. SEPO-Sanctioned Facebook Page Click on 'underlined' items below to be taken to the pages that detail the various SEPO Activities/Mtgs in the differing timeframes. Oct 2024 thru Mar 2025 (UNDER CONSTRUCTIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION Winter: 10-01-2024 thru 03-31-2025 Mtgs/Activity/Clubs Details: Summary Apr 2024 thru Sep 2024 (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) UNDER CONSTRUCTION Summer: 04-01-2024 thru 09-30-2024 Mtgs/Activity/Clubs Details: Summary Back to Top Oct 2023 thru Mar 2024 (COMPLETE) COMPLETE Winter: 10-01-2023 thru 03-31-20 24 Mtgs/Activity/Clubs Details: Summary Activity Pictures (Some Events) Meetings (Includes 2023 Summer) Women's Club Golf Events Clubs/Committees Special Apr 2023 thru Sep 2023 (COMPLETE) Back to Top COMPLETE Summer: 04-01-2023 thru 09-30-2023 Things To Do Summary Mtgs/Activity/Clubs Details: Meetings (Includes 2023-2024 Winter) Golf Events Clubs/Committees Special Oct 2022 thru Mar 2023 (COMPLTE) Back to Top COMPLETE Winter: 10-01-2022 thru 03-31-2023 Mtgs/Activity/Clubs Details: Summary Activity Pictures Meetings (Includes 2022 Summer) Women's Club Golf Events Clubs/Committees Special Back to Top Apr 2022 thru Sep 2022 (COMPLETE) COMPLETE Summer: 04-01-2022 thru 09-30-2022 Things To Do Summary Mtgs/Activity/Clubs Details: Meetings (Includes 2023 Winter) Golf Events Clubs/Committees Special Oct 2021 thru Mar 2022 (COMPLTE) Back to Top COMPLETE Winter: 10-01-2021 thru 03-31-2022 Things To Do: Summary Mtgs/Activity/Clubs Details: Meetings Women's Club Golf Events Daily / Weekly / Monthly Clubs/Committees Special Back to Top

SEPO Board Nominating 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.) Nominating Committee Activity for 2023 Election Nominating Committee Process Guide (11-2022) Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating Committee Activity for 2023 Election NOMINATING COMMITTEE ACTIVITY ​ Sent via SEPO ENews 2022-12-01: SEPO Board Nominations - The Nominating Committee needs your help! Many of the residents, who we know, have already served terms on the Board. Many residents have arrived in the last three years that we don’t know. Please- if you have a desire to work with a team to maintain or improve our beautiful community, please contact Janis or Derek McFee, 651-271-8214, Marian Young or Sue Swidryk. The Nominating Committee would also appreciate names of people we could approach. In the meantime, remember to thank our present SEPO Board members for the time and effort they donate on our behalf. ​ Janis McFee- Nominating Committee Chairperson ​ Sent via SEPO ENews 2022-11-18: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster and Request for Potential Candidates - Members of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee are: Janis McFee Derek McFee Sue Swidryk Marian Young The purpose of this committee is to identify and recommend Sepo Residents who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors. There are 4 positions to fill for the forthcoming SEPO Board election in February 2023. Candidates must be Homeowners or their spouses. If you are undetermined as to whether you would like to serve on the SEPO Board, please ask yourself the following: Do you have great ideas about how your community can be managed more efficiently? Would you like to become more involved in your HOA's daily operation? Do you have the time, dedication, and enthusiasm to regularly volunteer your skills for the benefit of your community? If you would like to be considered and possibly nominated by the Nominating Committee as a SEPO Board Candidate, please contact any Nominating Committee member to set up an interview. If you know a resident who you think would make a valuable Board member, please contact the Nominating Committee, who could approach that person. Janis McFee SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson 2028 W. Michigan Dr. 651-271-8214 ​ Sent via SEPO ENews 2022-10-17: Nominating Committee or Election Committee member - The Board is looking for volunteers for the SEPO Board 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. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The deadline for formation of these committees is November 5, 2022, which will be here very quickly. Share Nelson @ 309-269-0686 Beth Parrish @ 314-960-6710 Mark Owen @ 972-567-8665 Larry Keller @ 615-812-2600 Randy Davis @ 214-783-4604 Jean Burgoine @ 956-244-0442 Lenore Combs @ 956-245-1276 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. The requirement is to have a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. The document at this link is the current draft of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee Process Guide . Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting in February and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The current draft of the SEPO Board Election Committee Process Guide If you would like to view some of the activities of the previous committees, you can find that on the Sunshine Web site HERE . The Board is working to finalize these two documents prior to November 5 in order to assist each committee with their responsibilities. We look forward to working with the committee volunteers and thank you in advance for your assistance and support of this wonderful community. SEPO BOARD Sent via SEPO ENews 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 NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE Nominating Committee Process Guide (11-2022) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: May 2023 Sent 2023-05-31: UPDATED: Directories on Web site - I want to send out a big thanks to all of you who replied to my last Directory email in mid-May about needing to know if your Resident / Renter / Email information on the SEPO Directories was up-to-date. I have taken everyone's responses and incorporated them into this most recent directory update that is now on the Web site. I have worked with Valerie on some new resident info as well. However, you will see (marked in DARK BLUE ) that there is still some info that Valerie is not aware of concerning some buying and selling of homes with Sunshine over the last few months. Please make sure you get with her and get your office files updated. All of the new directories can be found HERE . If anyone still sees info that needs tended to, please let me know ASAP by replying to this email ( sepoenews@gmail.com ). If you have any questions or issues with accessing these directories, please contact me using info from my signature below. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews and Sunshine Website Manager 314-960-6710 Email: sepoenews@gmail.com ​ Sent 2023-05-31: Rock Painting Class 5 June 2023 canceled - To all Sunshine Rock Club Members! --- The next Rock Painting Class meeting on Monday, 5 June 2023, is cancelled. - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2023-05-31: Memorial Day Festivities: THANK YOU - Dear Friends - I wish to thank everyone who participated in yesterday's Veterans Tribute. So many of you contributed - from the nuts & bolts of the Program, Parade, Potluck to the decorating and dirty dishes. I dare not start a Thank You list of names fearing leaving one out - so God Bless America and God bless you. And as Lee Greenwood sings - 🎵 I am proud to be an American..... 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ************************************************************************** Hi - This is Beth Parrish. Thanks to those of you who sent me pictures and posted pictures on the Sunshine FB page so that I could post some of the festivities on the Sunshine Website HERE . - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Mgr ​ Sent 2023-05-29: RAIN PLANs - if necessary for Memorial Day Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - The show will go on....... If rain tries to mess our day, just go to Retzlaff Hall -- 1:30 PM. We will have the Memorial Day tribute there. If weather permitting, we will have the Golf Cart Parade as planned and the program will continue at the Gazebo. The Potluck plan has not changed. (4pm Retz Hall) Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-05-23: Clint Wunderlich celebration of life meeting - If any ladies are interested in helping with Clint’s celebration of life, we are going meet in the library on Wednesday May 24th at 2pm. Celebration will be held Saturday June 17th. - Women’s Club, Vicky Krueger ​ Sent 2023-05-23: Beginning line dance class - Just a reminder. We will have a beginner line dance class at 10:00 in the hall on Tuesdays thru the summer. Will extend into next season if enough interest. - Donna Myers, 956 245 0188 ​ Sent 2023-05-23: Golf: Aerating the Greens - It appears the weather will cooperate this week to allow us to begin aerating the greens. We will start around Wednesday noon and should be completed by Friday afternoon. The course will be open, but please play around the workers. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day Tribute Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - Memorial Day is next Monday. Please mark your calendars for this event. Sunshine will present a Memorial Day Tribute on Monday the 29th Everyone is cordially invited. Memorial Day is a holiday originally called Decoration Day. It was designed to honor Armed Forces who gave their all during service to our Nation. And we are especially grateful to these families. We shall celebrate and give thanks. Golf Cart Parade 1:30 Meet at the Office If you please - decorate your Golf Cart and carry your Flag Hoppy will have music We will cover Michigan to Missouri heading to Iowa to Minnesota then - back to Michigan, going to Missouri to Montana and out to the Gazebo for the program. Gazebo - Program begins. If anyone would like to help with this piece, please notify me. I also need about 9 volunteers for the Branch Flags Lenore 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Flag bearers and script readers are needed. Potluck - 4pm Retz Hall See Jill Ventrello for any questions relevant to the Potluck. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the fellowship. Thank you, God Bless you and God Bless the USA - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day memory board - I realize that Memorial Day is a day to honor those that lost their lives serving their country but personally I feel there are not enough days in the year to honor ALL veterans so with that being said I have made a bulletin board in Retzlaff Hall, for Memorial Day, for anyone that wants to display pictures, letters or any memories of their loved ones that have served or are now serving. If you want please let us know who these special veterans in your life are. Also make sure that you put your name and number on the back so I can get them back to you. Hope to see many of you there at the parade, the gazebo ceremony and the hall for potluck. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-05-21: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm in the wood shop. This will be the last class until Fall. 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 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jets are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jet are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. - Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Quick progress report on pool and hot tub!! There was a tear in one of the filters and that has been ordered. Lalo has worked his tail off switching filters to get things in line as quickly as possible. To get things done the “right way” – let’s put off using the pool for another day. When I get the green light, I’ll let you know. Hope it will be worth the wait!!! Thanks again for you patience. Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Former Resident Passing - The office was informed by Kay Sluyter and Ina Hillman that Former resident Gene Nett passed away on 5/18. Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Resident Passing - Dan Boardman has informed the office that Bob Auclair passed away on Tuesday, 05/16. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Sunshine Rock Painting Meeting 22 May 2023 - The NEXT Sunshine Rock Painting Club meeting is Monday May 22nd, 1 to 3 pm at the hall. Rock painting will include Memorial Day rocks and others! Hope to see you there! Karren Amos Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Because of weather and some glitches that have popped up with filters and pumps, am sorry to say the pool and hot tub will not be open Friday. The good news is that both the hot tub and pool look great! With the addition of some chemicals and tender care everything should be soon back to normal. Thank you everyone for your patience while this is being done!!!!! Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-17: Memorial Day planning meeting Friday 19 May 11 am - Dear Friends - Anyone wishing to give their 2 CENTS for Memorial Day, please come with your ideas. Tentative Plans; MONDAY 29 May = Memorial Day Golf cart Parade 2pm, meet at the Office. Memorial day program - Gazebo to follow Potluck supper 4pm Jill Ventrello - sponsor -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sponsor for Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo plans ​ Sent 2023-05-16: Beginning Line Dance Class - There has been some interest expressed in Line Dancing. I have set up a beginning class for Tuesday mornings at 10 in the Hall. It will begin May 23. I will be starting with the basic steps and start with beginner dances. I hope any of you that have ever thought about line dancing will give this a try. Should be fun and you will get a little exercise as well. Any questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Hope to see a bunch of you there. ​ Sent 2023-05-15: Resident Passing - Frank Tewell informed me Clint Wunderlich passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-15: Neighborhood Watch info: Harlingen Police Academy class - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will be a Harlingen Police Academy class held at the local Harlingen Police Dept.-- 1018 Fairpark Blvd, Hgn. It will start Monday the 5th of June 2023, 6pm - 9 or 10 pm x 8 or so weeks. Lots of good safety info. (no charge) Applications are in the Library on the Neighborhood Watch bulletin Board. I also have them. Get them in ASAP - class is limited. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional Police Academy but you are not Police candidates. Classroom and hands-on instruction provide you with a working knowledge of Hgn PD such as HPD Operations, Policy, Procedure etc. and you will gain a deeper understanding of the problems and concerns they face daily. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team ​ Sent 2023-05-14: UPDATED: Sunshine Directories on Web - Hi All - I hope all mothers enjoyed their special day today - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY And I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. I certainly have been. Anyway, it's been a looooong time coming, but I spent quite a bit of time this weekend updating all of the Sunshine Directories on the website: Resident Directory by - Name Address Resident Email Address Directory Renters Directory All of these directories are dated May 14, 2023 and can be found HERE . Earlier today I sent separate emails to several residents asking specific questions about what I had listed for them in the website directories. As soon as I hear back from those folks, I'll update the web again. Hopefully this will be occur in the next week or so. Now I'm asking something from all of you. Will you please take a couple of minutes to look at these updated directories and let me know if your info is 'CORRECT' or if 'CHANGES ARE NEEDED' by replying to this email ( sepoenews@gmail.com ). Please remember, these are your directories, and I can only supply to you the info you have supplied to the Office. If anyone has questions or issues with accessing these directories, please contact me using info from my signature below. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-05-13: Neighborhood Watch info - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will NOT be a scheduled Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting in June. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free. The only info I have for us is to be careful and light up and lock up!!!! --- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team ​ Sent 2023-05-13: MEMORIAL DAY Plans at Sunshine Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends, Memorial Day has been and is a special day to honor all military members who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Aside from decorating Veterans graves, parades and services are often held but after WWII, the purpose broadened and now recognizes all those who have served in all American Wars. The National Remembrance Act - Moment of Silence - pause at 3pm local time. (We will incorporate this with the program at the Gazebo). Sunshine is a proud community and there are two parts to our Memorial Day program - the Veterans Tribute (Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo Program) and the Potluck which will follow shortly thereafter in Retz Hall. There is a signup sheet in the Library. For the Parade and Gazebo part, I am looking for volunteers to help with several facets. The Potluck Team are doing their thing at Retz Hall. John and I need Flag Bearers to carry the Branch Flags and two escorts with wooden rifles (that don't shoot). Hoppy will help with sound. John will help with the Flag ceremony. I need two Neighborhood Watch volunteers to mark the area by the Gazebo from where the Flags will enter. We appreciate your 2 CENTs and can have a brief meeting on Tue or Wed the 16th and/or 17th of May. Let's meet at the Office and go from there. Please call me for any questions 956 245 1276 Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-05-11: Calling All Dogs and Cats too! - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Tuesday, May16th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 11:00 am. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. - Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2023-05-11: Open Gate - It is the consensus of your Board of Directors that the front gate on Texas Avenue will remain open during daytime and close during the evening as it normally does. We are all aware of a change in border procedure that may or may not affect us. Our local police have issued no warnings and we are hopeful for the best. Many of our residents are away from their homes in Sunshine. Please be watchful in your neighborhood and take every precaution to keep yourself and your property safe. A special thank you to our Neighborhood Watch team. May you have a happy and healthy summer. - SEPO Board of Directors ​ Sent 2023-05-10: TX Ave 'front' dog park path - I saw on the SEPO Facebook page that a new path had been constructed in the 'front' dog park on Texas Avenue. Even though I don't have a dog, I was curious as to what everyone was talking about. My request for pictures was answered and I'm sharing them with everyone below. Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Sent 2023-05-10: Memorial Day Festivities - Memorial Day (Monday May 29th) is the unofficial start to summer so it's time to celebrate! We're starting by having a golf cart parade around the neighborhood at 2:00 pm followed by a short ceremony at the gazebo. We'll all meet back at Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 pm for a potluck. There is a signup sheet in the library for those of you who want to bring food. Also there's going to be a memorial board that you can use to put up pictures of your loved ones who have served in the past. Please put your name and number on the back to I can get them back to you. I'll send out a notice when the board is ready for you to start putting up your memories. Hope to see all of you there. Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-05-10: O'clockers golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 6:00 pm on Sunday May 14 due to hot weather. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 5:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 ​ Sent 2023-05-09: THANKS - The email below from Lenore was inadvertently not sent in April. So here it is. *************************************************************** Dear Friends Do know that the two red lights (one at the Front Gate and the 2nd at the street entrance to Sunshine) are now working. The Neighborhood Watch checks these each evening while on Patrol. They are to be used in case of an emergency so that the EMS, Fire or Police know the emergency is in SCCE - not the RV Park next door. Thanks to our vigilant NW Team who Patrols every evening. Thanks to Tom and Lalo. Also, we love the new roadway into the Doggie area. BOW WOW & Thanks. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team ​ Sent 2023-05-09: Pool and Hot Tub Closed - Pool And Hot Tub will be Closed for Cleaning ​ Pool and Hot Tub Is going to be completely drained and cleaned with Acid Solution next week Mon-Thurs May 15-18. We will update you on Thursday with the status of Maintenance. Thank you - Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-07: Neighborhood Watch directive - Dear Neighborhood Watch - As of this transmission, and Jim Kennedy's request, he will take responsibility to lock the doors. You are not to check or lock the doors as this is his area as a SEPO Board Member. Jim's text and phone call x 2 support this message. Please continue on your Patrol as otherwise oriented. Thank you. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch SCCE ​ Sent 2023-05-07: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-04 (Apr) - The UNAPPROVED April 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-05-07: SEPO Communications Mgr is back in the USA - Hi Everyone - I just wanted to let you know that I have returned from my long and much needed vacation. I want to thank my SEPO Email backup for handling this duty while I was gone. But wouldn't you know it, the email system we use had a name change (from Send-In-Blue to BREVO) and I'm not sure of what other changes may have occurred to the system while I was gone. I will be reviewing things this week and sending emails using the updated system. Hopefully it's a smooth transition. i have one email from Lenore Combs and one from Mark Owen in the sepoenews inbox that I will try to get out this evening. If anyone else has sent anything else to sepoenews that might not have gone out to the community, please resend it to me. FYI - I'll also be updating the website and the directories in the next few days. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-05-05: Texas Ave Gate Status - Good Morning: The Texas Ave gate was not closing last night, May 4th and the technician was scheduled today, May 5th, to try and solve this issue. Also, the SOS/Yelper has been installed, and the police/fire/ems have been notified. Thank you. - Tom Perrier Back to Top

SEPO Board Meetings: Exective Notices - Notes: to Sunshine Community (Apr 2021 thru Sep 2021 Summer) Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Mtg (Exec) Notes (2021-08-26) Board Mtg (Exec) Notice (2021-08-26) Board Mtg (Exec) Notes (2021-08-26) ******************** BOARD MEETING (Executive) Notes to Community Thu, Aug 26, 2021 @ 3 PM Board Members Only ******************** BOARD MEETING (Executive) NOTICE Thu, Aug 26, 2021 @ 3 PM Board Members Only Board Mtg (Exec) Notice (2021-08-26) Back to Top

Print This Document Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc. MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Dated March 3, 2014 Back to Top

SEPO Newsletter Guidelines (updated December 20, 2023) Print from here The purpose of the SEPO Newsletter is to provide information (dates, times etc.), about Sunshine Meetings, Activities and Events , including item/information related to the SEPO Board. It is also a great way to provide details about the various Sunshine Clubs/Organizations to the community , either as ‘first time info’ to some or a ‘refresher’ to others. Information in each month’s Newsletter: May pertain – Primarily to what will be taking place during that same month . May also include information about – Something that may have just started up during previous months, i.e., Stained Glass Class. Something that will be taking place in future months, i.e., the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT). Provides the SEPO Board opportunity to address/update the community. May contain SEPO Communications-related information about emails, the website, etc. Gives you an opportunity to thank those involved in previous months’ activities. ​ No personal opinions or commentaries will be published. ​ If you have a question about whether an article can or should be published, please contact the Newsletter Editor at seponewsletter@gmail.com for verification. ​ The Newsletter will be published monthly from October through March each year, on or before the first day of those months. PROCESS: The Newsletter Editor will email a "Newsletter Articles Due Reminder " twice a month for articles to be published the following month. The first email reminder will be sent on the 17th and the final reminder on the 23rd of each month. Articles to be published in the Newsletter should be emailed to the Women’s Club Newsletter Editor at seponewsletter@gmail.com before "End of Day" on the 24th of each month (September through February). The editor will notify the sender that his/her article has been received by replying - Received For Newsletter to the sender. If you do not get this reply within 36 hours, please contact the Newsletter Editor via text or phone call. Once an article is received, the editor will review it, and work with the sender (if required), to make any necessary updates or corrections before it is published. When the Newsletter is ready to be published, the Newsletter editor will send it to the SEPO: Office (sepo.office@gmail.com ), where copies will be printed and made available in the Library. Enews Email Manager (sepoenews@gmail.com ), who will send it via email to current Residents and Renters of Sunshine property who have provided a valid email address to the SEPO Office. Website Manager (sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com ), who will post it on the Sunshine Website here: (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/guidelines-sepo-newsletter ) ​ Newsletter questions can be addressed to the Newsletter Editor or the Women’s Club President. Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: November 2021 Sent 2021-11-30: Thursday happy hour (moved from Retzlaff) - Thursday happy hour will meet in the card room at 4PM as the hall is being used to set up for the bake sale and craft show. Kathy Richmond ​ Sent 2021-11-30: Hot tub and packages - The electrician finally paid us a visit today. Apparently, electricians do not work over the Thanksgiving holiday. A replacement part has been ordered. I will keep you informed. Delivery services did work over the holiday. Our package room has 23 items waiting to be claimed. When the postal services deliver on Sunday, notices are not put in the mailboxes. If packages are delivered during the week, a notice may or may not be put in the mailboxes. If you are expecting a package, don't wait for a notice in your box. With the Christmas package rush upon us, receiving notices isn't likely to improve. Thanks Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2021-11-30: Pool closure - The pool will be closed for routine monthly cleaning from 3 o'clock on Nov. 30th till noon on December 1st. Thanks for your understanding. Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2021-11-30: Golf Course Closure for Spraying- The Golf Course will be closed on both Wed and Thu this week from noon until 3 PM each day due to insecticide spraying. Lyn Swonger Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2021-11-29: Missing Amazon package - We have received a notice that the post office delivered a package (larger box) Sunday morning. However, it was not delivered here, and it isn't in the package room. It came from Amazon and was sent to me (Su McCurdy), 1920 W. Indiana Circle. Would others please check to see if they have my package. Thanks. Su McCurdy ​ Sent 2021-11-29: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale - 4344 N Minnesota St (Pictures Added) - Pictures have been added for the house "For Sale" at 4344 N MN St. Cindy Shriver, Broker Dream Valley Properties, LLC License #0571818 TLCcindy@aol.com Cell/text: 956-970-0449 Sent 2021-11-29: APPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, November 26, 2021 - This is the official announcement (see the Nov 26, 2021 Board meeting minutes linked to below) that the vacant SEPO Board Treasurer position has been filled by the Board appointment of Mark Owen. Mark has been sworn in and he will serve as Treasurer until the expiration of Mecca Henry's term - which was Feb 2022. The minutes can be pulled up directly from HERE or on the Board Meetings page HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-28: MARKET: Sunshine Home for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about our home that is for sale - 2029 W MI Dr. Bill & Laurel Becker Sent 2021-11-28: Christmas Caroling - Randy Davis and Pam Lacy (me) are organizing a Christmas Caroling event. It’s is in the early stages of planning. But to know how to proceed, I need to know how many great, fabulous voices (or not) would like to participate. Our purpose is to bring joy of the season to those who can’t get out or those at home that would like the group to drop by. At this point, we would like to know how many eager singers are wanting to join in the fun. We will have one practice before we share are hearts and talents. Please, text or phone me at 218-443-341 to signup. Pam Lacy Sent 2021-11-25: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Dec 2021 - Please Note - I wanted to get this Newsletter to everyone asap since there is lots of information in it about 'new' upcoming events and also some 'changes' to events that were previously upcoming. I encourage everyone to read it so they are familiar with the goings-on here at Sunshine. I encourage everyone to view the file either from the Web site HERE or directly from HERE . For those who want to read a paper copy prior to next Monday, I will place, within the hour, ONE copy (for reading in the library only) since Valerie won't be returning until Monday. At that time, she will place multiple copies, for anyone to take, in the Newsletter slot as she always does. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-25: Toys For Tots - Dear Friends, We briefly spoke about this at Women’s Club the other day – so as a reminder: Toys For Tots – is the premier community action program sending a message of hope through the gift of a new toy to help bring the joy of Christmas to the less fortunate children. The mission is to collect new toys each year and distribute them as Christmas gifts to these children in our community. The Harlingen Police Department becomes familiar with these families, and is currently collecting toys and hereby requests if anyone at Sunshine can please donate a gift ($10.00 or so). There is a “Toys For Tots” box in the Library They are waiving the “unwrapped” part since the Harlingen PD is most familiar with us and wrapping would be handy – just put GIRL/BOY and AGE __yrs. on the gift – on the bottom. The Officers will pick up the boxes in the next 2 weeks. THANK YOU Lenore J. Combs 956 245 1276 Resident and member of the Hgn. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association ​ Sent 2021-11-25: Employees Time Off - The e-mail system SEPO uses (Send-In-Blue) was down for a while yesterday so this e-mail didn't get sent out. Our employees will be off for holiday (per the Employee Handbook) on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, returning next Monday, Nov 29. Beth Parrish (for the SEPO Board) ​ Sent 2021-11-25: Hot tub still not working - I haven't heard from the pool guy so it looks like the hot tub will not be heating this weekend. Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office ​ Sent 2021-11-24: No Golf Course closure on Friday, Nov 26 - Please take note that the Sunshine golf course will be OPEN ALL DAY LONG this Friday (Nov 26) for any and all residents, renters etc. to play golf. As an FYI, I was not aware that, the scramble mentioned in the earlier e-mail about closing the course for a very short period of time this Fri, has taken place in the past without any issues. The scramble group simply played without any disruption to others who might be playing golf. I apologize for any questions or issues that seem to have surfaced. If anyone wants to discuss this any further, please contact myself (contact info below) as that e-mail had been sent at my request. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary 314-960-6710 sepoboardbeth@gmail.com Sent 2021-11-24: Hot tub issue - Hot tub is down till further notice. An electrician has been called. Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2021-11-23: SEPO Complaint: Covenants Violation - I'll have to admit it - the Board is a little behind on getting to resolution on a couple of the SEPO Suggestion/ Complaint/Idea forms that have been submitted lately. However, be assured we have been receiving them and will continue to work to their resolution. That said, the purpose of this e-mail is to inform you that two different form submissions - both involving SEPO Covenants violations - were completed formally today when e-mails were sent to the submitters by myself for president, Tony Tramel. They have both been added to the Web site HERE . Look for the two items pertaining to Covenants Violations with a completion date of today. As you will see, we are not allowed to divulge any more information about these items due to the nature of their content. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-23: CORRECTION - AGENDA for BOARD (Special) Meeting on Friday, November 26, 2021 @ 3:00 PM - In my haste to get this agenda out by the deadline, I see I made several goofs - my bad. Here's the correct info. The agenda for the Nov 26, 2021 SEPO Board meeting at 3 PM CT is HERE . Valerie has posted it already so I will get her to repost the amended document tomorrow. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-23: MARKET: Bike For Sale - Go to the Sunshine MARKET under FOR SALE: Vehicles to see the add for a 'Raleigh model SC200 DX mans bike'. Pat Harvey (selling for Dave Preter) ​ Sent 2021-11-23: 'FINAL' REMINDER: DEC 2021 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Nov 24, 2021 - This is the 'FINAL reminder' that articles for the Dec 2021 Newsletter are due by End of Day, Nov 24, 2021 at the latest. This is your chance to let the community know what’s upcoming for them to participate in and enjoy, so please take advantage of this great communication tool. The articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on Sep 14, 2021, are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-23: Golf Course Closure for a short time - SEE E-MAIL SENT ON 11-24 ABOVE CONCERNING THIS ITEM. ​ Sent 2021-11-20: STORAGE LOT GATE remains in open position - Dear Friends - The Storage Lot Gate remains open - Do not know why. It will be fired on Monday. Please be advised to keep an eye on your stuff in the meantime. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Storage Lot Director ​ Sent 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 ​ Sent 2021-11-20: UPDATED: SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines - These updated guidelines are on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Let me know if you have any questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-20: UNAPPROVED: Women's Club Minutes from 2021-11-19 - The minutes below, can be found on the Web site under the Women's Club Meetings tab HERE or directly from HERE . Glenda Wetherbee ​ Sent 2021-11-19: Former Resident Passing - Ellie Gannon, former resident, Passed away on Oct 19, 2021. Debra Warner ​ Sent 2021-11-19: Resident Passing - I was informed today that Linda Hurst passed away on Oct 7, 2021. Beth Parrish ​ Sent 2021-11-19: FOUND - lost ring of Caroline Cochran - Dear Friends - THANKS bunches for all your help. Caroline has her ring Thank God and thanks again to all. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2021-11-19: Lost keys - I lost my keys - several keys on ring. Has two small pictures of my two daughters In sq plastic frames, when they were little. I wish I had a clue as to where I lost them. The last place I remember having them was outside the Woodshop. I keep checking with Val, so far not found. When people are golfing, walking Sunshine etc, please keep a look out for them. Thx Nancy Lyne 308 870 4286 ​ Sent 2021-11-19: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates to trim our pet's nails on Tuesday, and will come to your home. ​ Date: November 23, 2021 Time: Appointments begin at 1 pm Text or Call: Marian at 719-468-4556 to set up an appointment Cost: $10 Thanks, Marian Young ​ Sent 2021-11-19: 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 ​ Sent 2021-11-19: WC: Goofy Golf on Nov 21, 2021 (golf course closed during event) - This is a reminder that the Women's Club Goofy Golf will be taking place on the Sunshine Golf Course this coming Sunday, Nov 21 from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. Therefore, the golf course will be closed to all other play until this event has completed. Your cooperation with this is greatly appreciated. Janis & Derek McFee Co-Chairpersons ​ Sent 2021-11-18: SEPO Board Member Resignation Announcement - Mecca Henry, Board Treasurer, has resigned from the SEPO Board effective November 17, 2021. The Board has the responsibility of appointing someone to fill the vacant position. See excerpt from current (Feb 17, 2017) SEPO Bylaws. ****************************** BYLAWS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. Number and Tenure 4.02a ….. Vacancies of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, occasioned by death, illness, resignation, removal or disqualification, or any other valid reason, shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Directors. Such appointment shall continue until a successor is duly elected at the next Annual Meeting. ****************************** The Board is confident we will be able to serve the community’s interests ongoing until our 2022 Board elections early next year. If you wish to be considered for the vacant Treasurer’s position, please contact a Board member. We obviously wish to have a candidate appointed to the Board who might have a background in finance for the Treasurer position. SEPO BOARD Sent 2021-11-18: Resignation - My Fellow Homeowners, I have decided that I am no longer able to serve on the Board. It as been my honor to serve you for the 21 months. I am sorry that I am not able to complete my term. I am sorry that I am letting you all down. thank you for all your support. Mecca Henry (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-11-18: Long Time Renter Passing - Donna Brooks, long time renter in our community passed away Tuesday night. Donna is the sister of current resident Kitty Olson. SEPO Office ​ Sent 2021-11-18: MARKET: Sunshine Web site cleanup - In a effort to clean up the Sunshine Market, unless you tell me you want to keep items I posted for you prior to Oct 1, 2021, I will be removing them from the site. Some items have been out there since 2020. Thanks for helping with this effort. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-17: Women's Club Meeting - Hello Ladies, Our next meeting will be held on November 19, 2021 at Retzlaff Hall. Doors will be open at 8:30, and we will start the meeting at 9:00 am. If you've never attended one of our meetings, come by and see what's going on in our community. We serve coffee and doughnuts too! It's a great way to get to know other women who live here. Remember to wear your name tag so you can be in the drawing for a door prize. Hope to see you there! Marian Young, President ​ Sent 2021-11-17: Neighborhood watch Minutes November 2021 - The minutes from this meeting are posted on the Web site HERE . Lenore Combs ​ Sent 2021-11-17: REMINDER: DEC 2021 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Nov 24, 2021 - If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2021 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-16: Resident Passing - Jan Salemi passed away on Nov 15, 2021. SEPO Office ​ Sent 2021-11-16: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner - Signup sheets for Thanksgiving Dinner are in the library. Bev McIntosh ​ Sent 2021-11-15: Sunshine Talent at Last Saturday's Karaoke Event - I was out for a walk last Saturday late afternoon and passed by the Pavilion during the Karaoke event. I was intrigued by what I heard from a distance, so I popped in. Of course, I had my phone (with the video feature) with me. And wouldn't you know, I caught a couple of our talented residents singing. And you will see in the videos that I've linked to below, there were quite a few folks enjoying. I want to personally thank Jerry Rash for putting on this event. Deep in my heart I feel it's exactly what our community is needing right now - Fellowship and Fun. Hopefully, Jerry will do it again soon. Here are the three videos I took, each less than 30 seconds. And, believe it or not, the voice quality sounded even better in person. ENJOY! Video 1: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_ce977ff0a79d48a8aa50267a6d09c06f/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Video 2: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_4a91fe5f281540fc9737ed7e68b5516a/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Video 3: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_64077f09d92448968c6941b628912355/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-15: Web site Update: SEPO Board Nominating & Election Committee Pages - I have added some things to the Sunshine Web site so that you can keep track of all of the information (from e-mails, newsletters etc) that will be going out to the community during the next couple of months prior to/concerning the 2022 SEPO Board Election. The first new page is designed specifically for the upcoming 2022 election . The second page is an 'index ' of information from both the current committees and two years previous. This second page also contains a link to the Nominating Committee Guidebook, which was just accepted by the Board at the Nov 9, 2021 Board meeting. All of the above can be found under the Rules/Officers Tab on the Web site. Questions etc. contact me. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-15: CORRECTION - Why Become an HOA Board Member - If you are undetermined as to whether you would like to serve on the SEPO Board, please ask yourself the following: ​ Do you have great ideas about how your community can be managed more efficiently? Would you like to become more involved in your HOA’s daily operations? Do you have the time, dedication, and enthusiasm to regularly volunteer your skills for the benefit of your community? If so, then you’re a perfect Candidate to run for a seat on the SEPO Board of Directors. If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to run, here are three reasons you should take the leap and “Become a SEPO Board member”. You’ll help to protect your investment. Board members are tasked with making important decisions on behalf of the homeowners’ association. These decisions have a major impact on the future of the community. You’ll make your community a nicer place to live. In addition to administrative and operational tasks board members can act to enrich community life through events and activities offered to the residents. You’ll bring valuable skills to the table. Your life skills and interests may be a good fit for the Board. Social skills, hobbies and training you have received all may be used in your role as a Board member to benefit the community. Running for a seat on your Board of Directors is a major decision. Before making a commitment, attend a few Board meetings to get a sense of how they operate. Reach out to current or past Board members and ask about their experiences and what they have learned. Also from them you can get a run-down of what would be expected of you in your new role. If occupying a seat on the SEPO Board of Directors sounds like a fun and challenging opportunity, please reach out to the Nominating Committee and they will assist you with the steps to take to get started. Cathy Richmond SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2021-11-15: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster - The members of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee are made up of: Cathy Richmond (Chair) Jerry Drost Share Nelson Nancy Steele Kathleen Sunders The purpose of this committee is to identify and recommend SEPO Residents who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors. There are three (3) positions to fill for the forthcoming SEPO Board election in February 2022. If you would like consideration and possibly be recommended by the Nominating Committee as a SEPO Board Candidate, please contact any member to set up an interview. Cathy Richmond SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson Sent 2021-11-14: Sunday Night Music @ Retzlaff (starting Nov 14, 2021) - Sunday Night Music - w/Ice Cream @ Intermission Contact: Music - Roy Ridlon Coffee & Ice Cream - Marian Young (Women's Club) Location: Retzlaff Hall Frequency: Sunday Evenings Nov 14, 2021 thru Mar 12, 2022 6 PM to 8 PM Details: Music - Classic Country Music for listening/dancing. Special guests will join the band throughout the season. This is NOT a Jam Session. Coffee will be available for Free throughout the evening.​ Ice Cream Bars will be available during the Band's intermission for $1.00 Sent 2021-11-14: FINAL APPROVED: SEPO 2022 Budget - I inadvertently forgot to attach the FINAL APPROVED SEPO 2022 Budget to the e-mail with the Minutes from the Nov 9, 2021 Board Meeting. They have now been added to the Web site HERE . Beth Parrish (for SEPO Board) ​ Sent 2021-11-14: MARKET: Household Items For Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view several pieces of MAYOLICA POTTERY that I have for sale. Deloris Pearcy ​ Sent 2021-11-14: UPDATED: SEPO Policies & Procedures - The SEPO Policies & Procedures with updates approved at the Nov 9 Board Meeting are now on the Sunshine Web site . SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-11-13: Party Bridge: Come Play and Have FUN! - Bridge players wanted for Monday's at 1 pm in the Card Room. If you would like to learn, we will teach you. Remember this is party bridge. We are there to have fun!!!!!! Call Mary at 651-239-2307. Sent 2021-11-13: UPDATED: House for sale (4344 N MO St) - Pictures and Pricing have been added to the For Sale add for 4344 N MO St. Tiffany Prater ​ Sent 2021-11-13: NW - CERT Meeting Monday 15 NOVEMBER 2021 - Dear Friends - We will have our Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting Monday at 3pm. Everyone is welcome. The agenda is HERE . Lenore J Combs 056 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2021-11-13: THANKS to our Employees - Dear Friends - A number of projects are occurring and although we appreciate all our Employee support and workmanship, my Director's area has had some attention lately. Thanks to Lalo for his attention to the Doggy Park and for painting the Storage Lot Doggie Park benches, for repairing the Gazebo, for repair work and painting of the Shuffleboard benches etc and last but not least is the work intended for the Golf Practice Tee. Valerie helped me order it today. And to Lupe for being a 'Jack of all trades". Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ 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 2021-11-13: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, November 9, 2021 - These minutes can be pulled directly from HERE and on the Web site HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2021-11-12: MARKET: Sunshine Home for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about a home that is going up for Sale by Wade & Tiffany Prater - 4344 N MO St. ​ Sent 2021-11-12: WC: 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 ​ Sent 2021-11-11: EXPLANATION: What is a Golf Course Improvement Fee & Why - This is being written to, hopefully, clear up questions some of our newer resident golfers may have concerning the reinstatement of an annual Golf Course Improvement fee, before they have the need to ask them. In the prior e-mail sent earlier today about some of the SEPO fees being increased for 2022, it states: We have reinstituted the Golf Course Improvement Fee (formerly known as a Trail Fee) for 2022. It will remain at $25.00. Previously these 'Trail Fees' were being collected in order for the Golf Course Director to complete the golf cart path throughout the entirety of our golf course. Once that project had been completed the existing Board 'at that time' voted to eliminate these fees. The current Board revisited this item over the past summer and voted to reinstate this fee - but to repurpose it. The following change to the Policies & Procedures was implemented in August 2021 and exists there today. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 31, 2021 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of August 31, 2021.) GOLF COURSE Anyone wishing to use a riding golf cart to play golf may do so by paying an annual Golf Course Improvement fee. A sticker must be purchased each year and placed in plain view on the windshield of the cart. All Golf Course Improvement Fees collected shall be used for the construction/continued maintenance and repair of: future/existing concrete golf cart pathways/trails, water features on the golf course, including, but not limited to, masonry walls of the golf course ponds and aeration pumps/fountains, water irrigation and pond lighting improvements. All of these improvements shall be located within the limits of the golf course. ********** In addition to this explanation, note that “Only mechanical powered golf carts with a paid annual permit are permitted on our golf course." Hope this explains things. Thanks SEPO Board Sent 2021-11-11: SEPO New/Adjusted Rates for 2022 - Hello Sunshine Homeowners - This is to inform you of any new or adjusted rates for 2022, approved by the SEPO Board of Directors at the November 9, 2021 Regular Board meeting. The HOA Assessment Fee for 2022 will now be $1,365.00 for the year. This is a total increase of $45 over the prior year amount, which the Board is permitted to approve per the SEPO Covenants. NOTE: If you pay in full between now and Jan 19, 2022, you will receive a 2% discount, which will lower this fee to $1337.70 for the year 2022. The Storage Lot rates are as follows: Lots that were $100.00 are now $165.00. Lots that were $110.00 are now $181.50. Lots that were $140.00 are now $231.00. Lots that were $150.00 are now $247.50. Lots that were $160.00 are now $264.00. We have reinstituted the Golf Course Improvement Fee (formerly known as a Trail Fee) for 2022. It will remain at $25.00. We will be charging a fee for any Resale Certificate produced by the SEPO Office. TX RE law requires this certificate be provided prior to the sale of all homes that have mandatory assessments. This fee, which has up to now been done at no charge for SEPO home closings, will now be $250.00. This fee can either be paid by the seller or often paid by the buyer. This information will also be posted outside the SEPO Office. Thank you. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-11-10: Video from Board Mtg (Regular) on 2021-11-09 - The video from the Nov 9, 2021 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2021-11-09: Residents Mtg Video from Nov 8, 2021 is now Available - The Video from the Residents (formerly known as Informational) meeting on November 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT is available HERE . ​ As listed in the agenda, this was an opportunity for those leading the various Sunshine Clubs/Committees to provide information about what's currently going on with their organizations. After these updates were given, there were two non-Board members who requested to speak at this meeting concerning agenda items for the Nov 9, 2021 Board meeting. AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE - There are no plans to publish minutes from this meeting or any of the ongoing Residents meetings. The only exception is whatever was discussed during the 'speaker' portions of the Residents meetings will be incorporated into the minutes from the Nov 9, 2021 Board meeting. ​ So please view the video (which is around 35 minutes in length) to hear all of the 'details'. If you have any questions about this video or issues with viewing it, please let me know. ​ Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ 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 2021-11-09: Karaoke Singing - Come join in on the fun, Saturday November 13th Karaoke singing from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at the Pavilion. Everyone is welcome. You can sing or just come and listen to the singers. Bring your own CD if you have a favorite song you would like to sing. Or we have several songs to choose from. If you need more information call 956-428-3741 Jerry & Phyllis Rash ​ Sent 2021-11-07: MARKETPLACE: LOOKING FOR - Golf Cart to Buy - Please go to the Sunshine Marketplace to see information concerning a resident looking to purchase a Golf Cart. Max and Linda Dabney ​ Sent 2021-11-07: MARKETPLACE: FOR SALE - Frigidaire Refrigerator Freezer - Please go to the Sunshine Marketplace to see information and pictures concerning a Frigidaire refrigerator freezer which is For Sale. Marlene Hall ​ Sent 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. Sent 2021-11-06: UPDATED: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - First off - Note that the Agenda for the Hybrid Residents Meeting on Nov 8, 2021 at 1 PM CT has not changed and we hope to see you and get a lot of participation at that meeting. However, the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting on Nov 9, 2021 at 1 PM CT has been updated to include all of the attachments that were not previously available when this agenda was originally sent out. Due to the length of and the detail in this updated agenda, please go to the Web site to view/print it or pull it up directly from HERE . If you have any issues getting to this updated agenda, give me a call. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-06: CORRECTION: SEPO - Oct 2021 Financials - This is Beth. I inadvertently sent out the wrong documents earlier for the Oct 2021 Financials. The correct docs from Mecca Henry are now on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Sent 2021-11-06: Reminder for Veterans Day program this Thursday 11 NOV 2021 - Refer above to 'final' Veterans Day program details sent on Nov 9, 2021. Sent 2021-11-06: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, November 4, 2021 - The 'unapproved' minutes from the October 12, 2021 Regular Board Meeting can be pulled up directly from HERE and on the Web site HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-05: Board Mtgs: Approved Minutes (10-12) & Video (11-04) Available - The following from two separate Board meetings are both available on the Web site HERE . They are also directly available by clicking on these links: Approved minutes from the Regular Board meeting held on Oct 12 Video from the Special Board meeting held on Nov 4 Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-05: SUNSHINE GARDEN CLUB - If you like or find gardening interesting come join us Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 7:00pm in the library. All residents/renters are invited. Topic of evening is container planting. Looking forward to fun, prizes and desserts. Susanne Ulrich Garden Club ​ Sent 2021-11-03: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale - 4344 N Minnesota St - Go to the Sunshine MARKETPLACE to see details about a house for sale at 4344 N Minnesota St. Cindy Shriver, Broker Dream Valley Properties, LLC License #0571818 TLCcindy@aol.com Cell/text: 956-970-0449 ​ Sent 2021-11-03: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale - 1905 W Michigan Dr - Go to the Sunshine MARKETPLACE to see details about a house for sale at 1905 W Michigan Dr. Dave Bussian ​ Sent 2021-11-03: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - The agenda for the Nov 9, 2021 SEPO Board meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with getting to the document. Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes by 1 PM on Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at the latest. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-03: AGENDA for RESIDENTS Meeting on Monday, November, 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - The agenda for the Nov 7, 2021 SEPO Residents meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with getting to the document. Remember to fill out a 'Request Form to Speak' at this Residents Meeting. See instructions and form HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes by 1 PM on Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at the latest. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-02: Upcoming pool and hot tub closure - The pool will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 2 at 3 p.m. until Wednesday, Nov 3 at noon. Chemicals will be added to the pool at 3 p.m. They need some time to have the maximum effect on the water. Both the pool and hot tub will undergo normal shocking on Wednesday, which is routinely scheduled for the first Wednesday morning of each month. The hot tub will remain open Tuesday afternoon and evening. It will be closed Wednesday morning. Both the pool and hot tub will reopen at noon on Wednesday. Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2021-11-01: UPDATE: All Sunshine Directories - It's been a long time coming but as of 10-31-21 all of the following: Residents Directory by Name Residents Directory by Address E-mail Directory (Current Residents & Renters) Renters Directory Residents Pictures Directory (and the Pictures themselves) have been updated on the Web (Password Required). The first four bullets above are HERE . The Pic Dir and Pics are HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-11-01: MARKETPLACE: Household - China Cabinet - Please go to the Sunshine Web MARKETPLACE To see details about an Ornate China Cabinet that is currently for sale. Anita & Spencer Smith Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: September 2021 Sent 2021-09-29: MARKETPLACE: Any Updates Needed? - In looking at the Household+ Marketplace pages on the Web site I was wondering if there are any updates that need to be made. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-09-29: SEPO Suggestion COMPLETED: Community Divided & No New Covid-19 Mandates Needed - One of our Sunshine residents submitted a SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea form stating they felt the community is divided and assaulting each other and they didn't feel mandates to segregate vaccinated vs unvaccinated persons within the community were necessary. The Board is working to resolve any issues that may be causing residents to feel the community is divided and assaulting each other. If anyone is saying there are forthcoming mandates to segregate vaccinated vs unvaccinated persons within the community, that is definitely not the case. It is only rumor. The resident has been informed of this and the Board thanks the resident for their input. To see details concerning this and other residents' input click HERE . SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-09-28: Additional Street Construction/Repairs in Sunshine - The minutes from the Sep 23, 2021 Board meeting are not yet ready for distribution. But we wanted to give everyone an update on the ongoing street construction on W Indiana Circle and the street repairs that started today on W Michigan Ave. Sorry this didn't go out sooner, but everything happened very quickly this week concerning the street repairs. At the 09-23 meeting Larry Keller had asked the Board to consider appropriating a maximum of $20,000 to remove and repair defective asphalt pavement, including but not limited to W Michigan Ave, W Iowa Ave, N Missouri St and seal coating the outer edges of W Texas Ave. He proposed we use the same company, D & J Site Construction, that has been working on W Indiana Circle as they were still onsite and we had established a good relationship with them. The Board approved Larry's request. Tony talked to the contractor and he was able to start on road repair work on W Michigan today. Owners on W Michigan are able to work around this construction by parking their vehicles next to the tennis courts. A 2-pass seal coat is scheduled for W Indiana Circle, which will require the entire street to be closed for 3 days. W Indiana Circle residents will be notified as the contractor prepares for this effort next week. If weather holds off, the Contractor may finish this repair work on W Michigan and W Indiana Circle in the next 2-3 weeks or less. Larry Keller and Tony Tramel SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-09-28: O'Clockers Golf - Our evening (O'Clockers) golf scramble will change times starting Sunday October 3rd. We will be playing at 5:00 as it is getting darker earlier. Meet beside the shuffleboard courts at 4:45 for team and hole assignments. All are welcome to join the fun. No charge, just a good time. Open to all levels of golfers. Have added several beginners this summer and they are having a ball. So come one, come all. Donna Myers ​ Sent 2021-09-28: IMPORTANT: Water Pump Breakdown - We had a water pump malfunction today and are currently running water using our backup pump. Please refrain from watering your yards until further notice. Thank You. Lyn Swonger (by Beth Parrish) ​ Sent 2021-09-28: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Oct 2021 - I have completed the first Sunshine Newsletter for this upcoming winter season (2021-2022). It contains LOTS of good/useful information. So please take the time to read through it. However, I've tried and tried to put it into the body of this e-mail - without success. There's just too many graphics and indentions to do it without loads of efforts. So, please please please, click on this link and pull it up on the Web site HERE . All newsletters back to the 2018-2019 winter season can always be found HERE . If you have any issues viewing the newsletter or need help with anything, please let me know. I will be sending it to Valerie shortly to print copies for the library. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Manager E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-09-27: Summer Potluck - Hey Friends, Our last potluck for the summer is this Thursday. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish to share. We provide coffee, iced tea, plates, utensils, and napkins, but you can bring your own drinks and eating utensils if you'd like. Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021 Time: 4:00 social hour, eat at 4:30 Place: Retzlaff Hall See you Thursday! Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2021-09-26: Neighborhood Watch Minutes from 09-20-2021 - ​ Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! MINUTES – Monday - 20 September 2021 - 3pm - Retzlaff Hall Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Officers Bravo and Moreno, NW HPD District Representatives Dear NW- CERT Volunteers, Residents and Friends, We had a small meeting with a large input yesterday. Thank you for taking your time. ​ Please see the Minutes, with all of the details, from this meeting HERE . ​ Sent 2021-09-26: Resident Passing - Sharon Ridlon, wife of Roy, lost her battle with Cancer on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Prayers for the family. Cards can be sent to Roy Ridlon on Missouri. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1275 ​ Sent 2021-09-24: Video of Special SEPO Board Meetings held on 09-21-21 (Correction) & 09-23-21 (Addition) - As I was preparing to send this e-mail I noticed I had mistated something in the e-mail I sent about the 09-21 Board Meeting video. So here is the correction concerning 09-21 and the additional 09-23 Board Meeting video info. CORRECTION: The Special SEPO Board meeting held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT was a Hybrid meeting. Retzlaff Hall was open to Board members and those residents and renters who wished to attend in person. This meeting was recorded and can be viewed directly from here: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_cb6452ee482b47ddbc9caac0de3556ec/720p/mp4/file.mp4 ADDITION: The Special SEPO Board meeting held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT was a Hybrid meeting. Retzlaff Hall was open to Board members and those residents and renters who wished to attend in person. This meeting was recorded and can be viewed directly from here: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_cb6452ee482b47ddbc9caac0de3556ec/720p/mp4/file.mp4 Both of the above videos can also be viewed from the Summer 2021 Board Meetings page on the Sunshine Web site HERE . If you have any questions about these videos or issues with viewing them, please let me know. ​ Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-09-24: Access to Sunburst Building (Fitness, Cards & Billiards) - Sunburst building will be closed September 28 and 29, Tuesday and Wednesday, for wax and stripping of the floors. Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2021-09-22: Various Board meeting documents now available - The following can be found HERE . Video from the Board Meeting on 09-21-2021. UNAPPROVED Minutes from the Board Meeting on 09-21-2021. Revised Agenda for the Board Meeting on 09-23-21. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2021-09-21: Golf Course Spraying - Golf course will be sprayed today September 21, 2021 with Decamba +24D (Weed killing chemicals). Please wash your hands after you are done playing. Lyn Swonger ​ Sent 2021-09-19: SEPO Resident Complaint CLOSED: Maintenance of Ditch behind resident's home - One of our Sunshine residents submitted a SEPO Complaint (via e-mail to the SEPO Board) that the ditch behind the resident's home had never been properly maintained. Tony Tramel acknowledged to the resident, on the same day, that the complaint had been received by the Board. Three attempts to set up a meeting date and time to discuss were never responded to by the resident. Therefore, the SEPO Board is CLOSING this Complaint. The resident has been notified of this CLOSING. To see details concerning this Complaint click HERE . SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-09-19: NW-CERT meeting Agenda for Monday 20 Sept at 3pm Retz Hall - Dear Friends - This is an open meeting for all residents. Come and add your 2 Cents -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator ******************************* 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 - 20 September 2021 - 3pm - Retzlaff Hall Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Officers Bravo and Moreno, NW HPD District Representatives Dear NW- CERT Volunteers, Residents and Friends, This is an open meeting and we welcome your constructive input. At the moment I am choosing to call an in person meeting to discuss the future of our NW-CERT program. Please wear your mask, we will practice social distance and take as many precautions as possible. There may be persons physically attending this event, who are not following CDC recommendations for unvaccinated persons, which means there is potential for exposure to Covid-19. Therefore, each person must decide for themselves if they wish to attend this or any of our SEPO events in person. I wish to get as many helpful hints and opinions as possible. You matter. Sunshine matters. If you cannot attend, please send me your 2 Cents on this agenda. ​ Please see the remaining portion of the Agenda with all of the "Subjects To Be Discussed" HERE . Sent 2021-09-19: Nail Trimming Time - Hey Everyone, - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates to trim our pet's nails this Wednesday. Date: September 22, 2021 Time: Appointments begin at 1 pm Text or call: Marian at 719-468-4556 to set up an appointment Cost: $10 Thanks, Marian Young ​ Sent 2021-09-18: SEPO Suggestion COMPLETED: New tree on back of Tee Box #5 - One of our Sunshine residents submitted a SEPO Suggestion to replace the tree on the back of Tee Box #5, that was lost during the 2021 winter freeze. After Board investigation, the Board Golf Course Director - Lyn Swonger, has replaced the tree. The resident has been informed of this. The Board thanks the resident for this suggestion. To see details concerning this Suggestion click HERE . SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-09-16: SEPO Suggestion CLOSED: Weekly Bingo in Retzlaff - One of our Sunshine residents submitted a SEPO Suggestion to start having Bingo in Retzlaff Hall. After Board investigation, which included consultation with the Women's Club, this item was CLOSED based on the following. Per Marian Young (Women's Club Board) we will not be able to have Bingo at SEPO because we are a 55+ community, which prohibits us from having Bingo, selling cards or paying out money. It would be considered gambling if we did it. We could only get a one-time license for $25 for a one-time event, but not ongoing. If we were 60+ we would be exempt. The resident has been informed of this. The Board thanks the resident for the suggestion of a potential SEPO Activity. To see details concerning this Suggestion click HERE . SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-09-16: Corrected - AGENDA for Board Meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - The agenda is on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues getting to the document. Valerie will be posting the agenda for the 09-23-21 Board meeting outside her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall by 1 PM, at the latest, on Monday, September 20, 2021. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-09-16: Corrected - AGENDA for Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - The agenda is on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues getting to the document. Valerie will be posting the agenda for the 09-21-21 Board meeting outside her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall by End of Day, at the latest, on Friday, September 17, 2021. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-09-16: Corrected - AGENDA for Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - The agenda is on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues getting to the document. Valerie will be posting the agenda for the 09-21-21 Board meeting outside her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall by End of Day, at the latest, on Friday, September 17, 2021. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-09-16: FOUND - Dog - Lost caramel Chihuahua (female) with a collar found by a resident. Contact info: 4337 N. Minnesota 520-236-8374 Sent 2021-09-15: 'EARLY' REMINDER: OCT 2021 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Sep 24, 2021 - Ordinarily this 'first reminder' wouldn't be going out until the 17th of the month. However, since I sent the e-mail near the beginning of Sep 2021 reminding everyone about the upcoming Oct 2021 Newsletter, I have only received two Newsletter articles to publish. My schedule is going to be super crazy starting the end of this week with a couple of Board meetings next week and packing to head back down south. Sooooo, the sooner you get your articles to me, the better. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Oct 2021 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month, at the latest. Please send much sooner if possible. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on Sep 14, 2021, are attached to this e-mail and also posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-09-14: SEPO: August 2021 Financials - Hello Fellow Homeowners, I am sending out the August Financials. They were included in the email and are also posted on the website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Mecca Henry ​ Sent 2021-09-14: The Passing of Sam Ford (Former Resident) - Yesterday (9/12/21) Samuel Albert Ford a long time SEPO resident up until 4 years ago went to his eternal rewards. Many of you will remember Sam as a SEPO Board member (twice), or as the president of the Birding and Nature club or the guy who could fix anything. Please remember Sam and Dorsey in your prayers. Pat Harvey (Sam's golfing partner) ​ Sent 2021-09-12: Resident's Daughter Passing - Larry and Linda Etten lost their daughter Friday from cancer. Tracy was 54 with a son and a daughter. Our community holds them in their prayers. Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2021-09-10: REMINDER: Timing of running personal sprinkler systems - Please do not water personal lawns between 7 PM and 7 AM. Watering between these hours is robbing the golf course sprinkler water at night causing dry spots on greens and fairways. Lyn Swonger ​ Sent 2021-09-10: Resident Passing: More info - Marian Seelye RIP - It is with a sad heart to announce the passing of Marian Seelye, mother of JoAnne Anderson, and past resident of Sunshine. Marian had just come to stay with JoAnne and ultimately make a trip here. Marian laid down for a nap, JoAnne went to check later and she had gone peacefully with the Angels. Marian was special - she was the SCCE Choir Director several years ago for many years and assisted putting on many wonderful shows here, especially at the holidays. She also had her Choir group sing occasionally with the Sunday Night Sunshine Jammers and was a presence in many of Lassey's productions. And she made some great dishes for our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. We will miss you but remember the "Good Old Days". God Bless American and God bless you and your family. Condolences can be sent to JoAnne Anderson (daughter) 22931 185th Street Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2021-09-09: Resident Passing - I was informed longtime resident Marian Seelye passed away Wed, Sep 8, 2021. Valerie Basaldua ​ Sent 2021-09-08: MARKETPLACE: Household - Fridge for Sale - Go to the MARKETPLACE to see the add below (plus Pictures). "FOR SALE" - Refrigerator - (Added 09-08-2021) Contact: David Fleiner 808 260 0948 Description:​ LG Stainless Steel Refrigerator Side by Side Two years old - excellent condition Pricing: $850.00 David Fleiner Sent 2021-09-04: Labor Day Potluck - Hey Friends - Our next scheduled Potluck will be this coming Monday, Labor Day, at the hall. We are starting a half hour earlier so the golfers still have time to play at 6pm. Bring a dish to share with others. Coffee, tea, and ice will be provided as well as plates, napkins, and utensils. If you wish, you may bring your own plates, drinks, etc. Date: Monday September 6, 2021 Place: Retzlaff Hall Time: Social Hour 4:00, Eat at 4:30 Any questions, call me 719-468-4556. Marian Young ​ Sent 2021-09-04: SEPO E-News E-mail Mgr Availability - As soon as this e-mail goes out I will be heading up north for a couple of days and won't have internet access in order to send out SEPO e-mails. Thx for your understanding. Beth Parrish SEPO E-News E-Mail E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-09-02: Times for running residents sprinkler systems - Would everyone please check the times they have their sprinkler systems set to run and ensure they are NOT running between 7 PM and 7 AM. The golf course is watered during these times and the water pressure hasn't been sufficient lately. The course is beginning to deteriorate in some areas. Thanks for your prompt attention to this issue. Lyn Swonger SEPO Board Director - Golf Course ​ Sent 2021-09-02: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes, August 31, 2021 - Trust me - it would be an almost impossibility for me to include the entire minutes document from the August 31, 2021 Board meeting in the BODY of this e-mail. Therefore, the link to the doc is HERE . I strongly encourage you to open this document and read it. I will admit, it is lengthy. However, there was lots of discussion and decisions made that directly affect you as a SEPO resident. Here are a few of them: Newly approved "Rules & Regulations" document concerning Fees for Covenants etc violations located HERE . W IN Circle project update. New “Request Procedure & Form” for non-Board members to Speak at Residents Meetings. (Will be used for the first time at the 10-11-21 Residents meeting. Change to Policies & Procedures to reinstate Golf Trail Fees now to be called ‘Golf Course Improvement’ Fees. Requirement for a SEPO resident/renter golf cart identifier. If you have any issues with opening the Minutes document, please contact me. Respectfully submitted, Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-09-01: Video of Special SEPO Board Meeting held on August 31, 2021 - The Special SEPO Board meeting held on August 31, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT was a Hybrid meeting. Retzlaff Hall was open to Board members and those residents and renters who wished to attend in person. This meeting was recorded and can be viewed directly from HERE . This same video can also be viewed from the Board Meetings page on the Sunshine Web site HERE . The minutes from this meeting will be published soon. If you have any questions about this video or issues with viewing it, please let me know. ​ Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-09-01: 2021-2022 SEPO Activities List (known as the 2-pager) - The 2021-2022 SEPO Activities list (commonly called the 2-pager) has been updated as of 08-27-21 based on your requests. Please review it carefully to ensure everything you submitted (last March and throughout the summer) has been listed accurately. ​ Valerie will be posting this document (if she hasn't already) in the library. I have also updated the Web site. Click on the 'Fun Times' logo on this page to view/print it. ​ Please submit any additions/updates, using the "Sunshine Activities/Meeting Request" form available from the SEPO Office or on the Web site HERE . ​ I'm looking forward to the fun times ahead this upcoming winter season. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Email: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-09-01: SEPO Newsletter: Time to start creating your articles for the Oct 2021 Newsletter - I know some of you aren't in the mode to be thinking about this yet. However, I'm hoping to give everyone who is contemplating submitting a Newsletter article for Oct an early heads up. I have updated the SEPO Newsletter guidelines ever so slightly to, hopefully, be a little more clear about what goes in the Newsletter each month October thru March. The updated guidelines are on the Web site and can be printed from there. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also - Since noone volunteered yet to either help me with the Newsletter or take it over completely I will continue to help out the community by doing it. BUT - I sure would like to hand it off to someone. Thanks Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Manager E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Potluck Dinner Details (Summer Season - Apr/Sep 2019) Potluck Dinners are normally held monthly during the Summer Season. ​ Contact: Marian Young Location: Retzlaff Hall Time: 4:30 pm, Social Hour 5:30 pm, Eat​ Summer 2019 Dates: ​ April 25 May (Didn't have) June 13 July 4 & 25 August 1 September 2 & 20