Rock Painting Club Years Previous to 2023 News & Events & Pics (2022) ​ Sent 2022-12-21: Rock Painting Club: Mtg Info & Pics - Thank you to all that attended our 19 Dec Sunshine Rock Club. Our next meeting is January 9th, Monday, from 1-3 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Waynette Kennedy provided "Mandalas" (otherwise known as "dot painting") instructions, on the 19th of December. Pictures below. Lots of talented ladies in our Rock Club! Thank you Waynette! - Karren Amos Sent 2022-11-04: SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB NEWS - Sent 2022-10-03: Rock Painting: September 26, 2022 Class & Pics - Sorry for the delay. Pictures from our September 26th, 2022 Rock Painting Club Class. Anita Lamb Smith demonstrated acrylic paint pouring! Thank you Anita! - Karren Amos Sent 2022-10-02: ROCK PAINTING CLASS MONDAY October 3rd, 2022 - Our next Rock Painting at Sunshine CCE is tomorrow, October 3rd, 2022, 1pm to 3pm. - Karren Amos, ph # 309-781-3479 ​ Sent 2022-09-24: REMINDER: Rock Painting Club, Sept 26, 1-3 pm - REMINDER TO SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB - NEXT ROCK PAINTING CLUB MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 2022.* WE PLAN TO DEMONSTRATE A VERY EXCITING ROCK PAINTING TECHNIQUE! HOPE TO SEE ALL ROCK PAINTERS MONDAY! Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-08-31: Rock Painting Club - Rock Sale - The Rock Painting Club will be selling rocks in the Hall on Friday, September 2nd from 12:30 to 1:30. We understand that many members are unable to drive to get rocks so we are selling them at cost. Rocks will be $1 each. Please try to bring exact change. There will be a limit of 5 rocks per person at this time so we will have enough rocks for anyone who wants them. They will be unwashed. - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-08-17: SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB CLASS - REMINDER - NEXT SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB CLASS - Mon, Aug 22nd, 1-3pm! Any questions? Please phone me at 309-781-3479 Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-08-14: Rock Painting Club: Received Letter of Appreciation - Sunshine Country Club Estates - Rock Painting Club! I am pleased to share with Sunshine Country Club Estates Rock Painting Club & residents - the Estates Rock Painting Club received a Letter of Appreciation from "Veterans Affairs", Harlingen TX, for the painted rocks we donated this past Veterans Day. Copies of the letter will be available at our next Rock Painting Club session on August 22nd. Spreading Kindness - One Rock at a Time!" - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-07-29: Rock Painting: Aug 1 session cancelled - Just wanted to let everyone know that the Rock Painting session scheduled for Monday, August 1 has been cancelled. Those who normally attend have been notified. However, I wanted to let anyone I hadn't contacted who might be planning to attend, know about the cancellation. - Karren Amos ​ 2022-01-25: Pictures from this session - Pictures from our Sunshine Rock Painting Class, July 25th, 2022. Reminder, we also have a class this next Monday, August 1st, 2022. Christy introduced us to painting Gnomes. It was a fun class! Thanks to all that participated. - Karren Amos Sent 2022-07-24: REMINDER: Upcoming Rock Painting Sessions - REMINDER - Sunshine Estates Rock Painting Club classes are on this Monday,July 25th and also on August1st, 1 to 3pm. Setup will start at 12:45pm Monday as all materials have been reorganized. Thank you to all who have been helping with setup. Looking forward to seeing all members on Monday. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or suggestions. 309-781-3479. - Karren Amos ​ 2022-07-11: Pictures from this session - Thank you, ladies, for attending our Sunshine Estates Rock Painting Class yesterday. Also, thank you to those that prepainted and sealed the rocks we used in our project. Finally, thank you Christy McNitt Richards for providing demo on painting flowers. We hope you and Shelley will come back to another Sunshine Rock Painting Class. Update on the July 11 Class: *** FINAL UPDATE for our Sunshine Estates Rock Painting class today! We'll have 2 guests, please wear your name tags today! Door prize/raffles of ROCK PAINTING ITEMS! Please bring that hair dryer if you have one! See you at 1pm TODAY! Thanks to all! I especially appreciate all of the rock painting preparation by Vicky and her friends for today's class! KARREN *********** U P D A T E******** I'm asking everyone that has a HAIR DRYER to please bring it to ROCK PAINTING CLASS with you on Monday. It will help the paint drying of the flowers on the rocks! Thank you in advance. Please come even if you don't have a hair dryer, we'll share! ******************************** REMINDER: ROCK PAINTING CLUB is meeting the 11th of July, this coming Monday! I've invited a member of Harlingen Rocks to demonstrate painting flowers on rocks with brushes, blending colors for the flowered rocks etc. Also, there will be periodic free raffles throughout the 2 hour class! See you on Monday, July 11th @ 1pm to 3pm for the next Sunshine Rock Painting Club Class. - Karren Amos Karrenaamos@gmail.com Ph 309-781-3479 ​ Sent 2022-05-27: 2022 Sunshine Rock Painting Club meeting dates w/updates - I contacted the SEPO Office and changed two dates for the Rock Painting Club. An "*" before the dates below indicate where I moved the Rock Painting to the following Monday (for July 4th and Labor Day holidays. This denotes the change from the 1st week to the 2nd week of those two months where there are holidays on the 1st Monday. Note: my original suggestion only listed dates in May 2022. I overlooked the need to extend our meeting dates to the end of the year. Club meeting dates are: May 23rd June 6th & 27th *July 11th & 25th Aug 1st & 22nd *Sept 12th & 26th Oct 3rd & 24th Nov 7th & 28th Dec 5th & 26th We will determine 2023 dates later. Karren Amos ​ 2022-05-23: Pictures from this session - Here's some pictures from yesterday's class. 2022-05-02: Pictures from this session - The 2nd Rock Painting Class @ Sunshine was held on May 2. This time it was 'Puffy Painting'. Karren would like to thank everyone for being "all in" for these classes. Here's some pictures from yesterday's class. Sent 2022-05-01: Update on Sunshine Rock Painting Dates - Yes, We are continuing our Sunshine Rock Painting! Thank you ALL for your interest and support! There are lots of pictures from our first class posted below. Next Rock Painting date is Monday, May 2nd, 2022 in Retzlaff Hall. - THIS COMING MONDAY! 1 to 3 pm. (NOTE - CHANGE IN TIME FROM LAST WEDNESDAY!) On Monday we will demonstrate Puffy Paint painted rocks!! It is so much fun! We will discuss painting supplies, how we will fund the supplies in the future, and attendees. From thereafter, we will meet each month on 1st and 4th Monday, 1 to 3 pm. Any questions, karrenaamos@gmail.com Phone 309-781-3479 ​ ************************************ Here are some of the beautiful Painted Rocks from our first session, which was held on April 27, 2022. Can't you just see how everyone was having a fun time! Sent 2022-04-19: ROCK PAINTING at SUNSHINE - First session is scheduled - It's approved, we're having our first ROCK PAINTING get-together April 27, 2022, 1:30pm to 3:30pm in Retzlaff Hall. For this first session, ALL painting supplies (and the rocks) will be provided. If you haven't already signed up in the Library, please send me an email at karrenaamos@gmail.com , or call me at 309-781-3479. Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested and doesn't have an e-mail address on file in the SEPO Office. - Karren Amos Sent 2022-04-12: ROCK PAINTING at Sunshine! - TO all: I am trying to see if there's any interest in ROCK PAINTING at Sunshine! It would be a good hobby during very hot periods of time. You do not have to have any previous rock painting, or any painting talent at all. Have you noticed painted rocks by the mailbox entry? I left them for anyone that would want them. They are always gone the next time I go check our mail, and leave another rock. I've received feedback for a couple of the rocks I left there. One is on its' way to WI by a Sunshine resident. If you are interested, please let me know by contacting me per my information below. Depending on interest, or not, I will be providing further details on how this would work. Best days, times, etc. Those that are interested could go to FB Harlingen Rocks to get a glimpse of "painted rocks"! Anyone could enjoy this activity with no previous painting or art experience. Karren Amos ph 309-781-3479 email karrenaamos@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you soon. Back to Top

SCCE Fishing Association Contact: Bill Peterson Meets: Monthly on 2nd Wednesday at 6 - 7:30 PM (as of Nov 2024 thru Apr 2025) Location: Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet Participants: Open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters. Details: There has been lots of interest in fishing and fishing related activities here at Sunshine. I have organized a Fishing Club to address the interest in different styles of fishing in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV). It is quite different than most Winter Texans are used to. With this Club platform we can share ideas, methods, and trade equipment. There are many activities and projects that are possible. Future plans could include: Working with area captains and work out deals for the club. Have guest speakers about fish and fish habitat and how our club could make a difference. We may plan a fish fry as a money maker for the club. Work with the SEPO Board in pond flora, fauna & habitat. If organized correctly and run positively this club could be a driving force in SEPO's future. SCCE Fishing Association Bylaws are HERE . ​ SCCE Fishing Association Meetings are HERE . ​ SCCE Fishing Association News is HERE . Back to Top

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

Pool - Hot tub - Pavilion The open air Pavilion next to the Pool and Hot tub plays host to many neighborhood gatherings and parties. ​ The pool is always available to Swimming, Sunbathing and Just enjoying the company of Friends & Neighbors. Email Sent 2024-01-19: pool update - A quick update on the pool situation!! A new heater has been ordered------because of the weather all over the country, they are in demand!! We have one coming in from Phoenix and should be here by Wednesday. We will try to have it installed as quickly as possible, so hopefully it will be up and running by the end of next week. Thank you for your patience and the way this weather has been, haven’t noticed a line of folks trying to get into the pool. Hot tub is working Great!!!!! Will keep you up to date. - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board ​ Email Sent 204-01-18: pool heater - Just a quick note to let everyone know the heater for the pool is giving us some problems. The pool temp might be a little chilly for the next few days. Will be taken care of a quickly as possible. - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board ​ Email Sent 2023-09-16: pavilion floor - Hi! Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer!! Starting next Monday. September 18th, the Pavilion will be closed because we are going to refinish the floor. This should take most of the week and again thank you for your patience. Something to look at when you all (Y’all) return!! - Jim Kennedy ​ Email Sent 2023-07-17: Pool Jets - Hi pool users. Need your help!! The jets in the pool are adjusted to make the skimmers work more efficiently. They steer any floating objects like leaves towards the skimmers. If you try adjusting these jets it just cuts the way the water is moving towards the skimmers. We would like to ask you to leave the jets in the position they are in now. Thank you and your cooperation is much appreciated. - Jim Kennedy ​ Email Sent 2023-06-30: Pool Update - Hi Everyone! Quick update on the pool area. As of this afternoon the new equipment will have been installed. This involves a new, and much needed heater for the hot tub. The old one was not reliable so this should solve our problem and give us even heat in the hot tub. Also, there will be a new sand filter for both hot tub and pool. Sand will give us a better filtering system and be more efficient. This will not only give us a better filtering system, but make the chemicals do a better job. Lalo did his usual great job in the installation. Pat him on the back when you see him!!! Everyone have a Safe 4th!!!!!!! - Jim Kennedy ​ Email 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 ​ Email 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 ​ Email Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - FYI - Jim sent this to me yesterday at 4 PM but I was unable to get it sent out. Beth ******************* 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 ​ Email 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 ​ Email Sent 2023-03-06: Pool Cleaner - Good Morning: We have acquired a Robotic Pool Cleaner. We gave it a test run early this morning and it looks like it is going to do a great job. The cleaner will run when no one is in the pool. Therefore, it will do its’ work in the middle of the night. The cleaner will be set up and put in the pool at approximately 9:00 pm. It is OK to be in the pool at this time, just be careful of the cords. At about 4:00 am the cleaner will start and run for about 2 ½ hours. Lupe will then be here to remove the cleaner from the pool. During that run time, please stay out of pool. Thank you very much for you cooperation. This does not involve the hot tub, so that can be used as usual. It is in the plan to give the hot tub a special cleaning, and you will hear more about that later. Thanks again - Jim Kennedy ​ Email Sent 2023-03-02: NO GLASS CONTAINERS IN POOL OR PAVILION AREA - Attention to all Residents: The above is a reminder that is posted in the area of the swimming pool and pavilion. There are to be no glass containers brought into this area. This is for obvious reasons. For your safety and others, this is a rule that MUST be followed. If glass drops and shatters, which it does, and you are barefoot, you will very much regret stepping on it. It is almost impossible to completely clean up and if it goes into the pool or hot tub, they must be drained and cleaned. Known offenders will be made accountable. - SEPO Board ​ Email Sent 2023-03-01: Pool Closure this Saturday - As you all know, the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament starts Thursday morning and concludes Saturday evening with a Happy Hour (HH) in the pool/pavilion area followed by an awards dinner in Retzlaff Hall. Starting with setup for the HH and until everyone has entered the hall for dinner, the pool/pavilion area will be closed to only those participating in the tournament festivities. We are looking at a closure from 3-6 PM Saturday. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Chairperson See the result of Pool Shower renovations. What a calm soothing place to be at night. Pool-Hot tub-Pavilion at night Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Back to Top

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COVENANTS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. ​ THE EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 1, 2, 3, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS “A SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY” ​ Revised and Approved on February 21, 2023

Fishing Association Meetings Fishing Assoc Home Page Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. FA Mtg Notice (2024-01-24) FA Mtg Cancelled (2023-02-11) FA Mtg Notice (2022-11-09) FA Mtg Agenda & Financials (2022-10-12) FA Mtg Docs (2022-09-21) FA Mtg Docs (2022-08-10) FA Mtg Docs (2022-07-13) FA Mtg Docs (2022-06-08) FA Mtg Docs (2022-05-11) FA Mtg Docs (2022-04-13) FA Mtg Notice (2022-04-13) Sent 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 2024-01-23: Fishing Club Meeting - The fishing club will be meeting this Wednesday, the 24th at 5:30 in Retzlaff Hall. Members and those interested in joining are encouraged to attend. - Deb (Eich) Deslaurierseich (from SEPO Facebook) FA Mtg Notice (2024-01-24) Sent 2023-01-11: Jan 2023 Fishing Association meeting canceled - ATTENTION ALL PARTICIPANTS- THIS MONTHS SEPO Fishing Association meeting has been canceled 'till Feb 8 due to the recent covid cases around Sunshine Estates. Thank you - Bill P ​ Sent 2022-11-04: Upcoming SCCE Fishing Association Meeting - On Wednesday Nov 9 @ 7:00 the SCCE Fishing Association will have its first seasonal meeting for all the participants and newcomers that may be interested in learning more about the many styles of saltwater fishing and tackle to use and places to go and everything related to fishing and outdoor activities in the RGA This meeting we will be taking orders for shirts Hats and collecting the Lifetime due of $10. We are having a speaker from Hook Line and Sinker to enlighten us on Angling items of all sorts. Please come and Join us we would like you input for future meeting topics Hope to see you their - Bill Peterson, President Email: sccefa2022@gmail.com 309-945-2108 FA Mtg Notice (2022-11-09) FA Mtg Cancelled (2023-02-11) ************************ Wed, October 12, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda & Financials FA Mtg Agenda & Financials (2022-10-12) FA Mtg Docs (2022-09-21) ************************ Wed, September ??, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda & Minutes (Need Financials to Post Here) ************************ Wed, August ??, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials, Minutes FA Mtg Docs (2022-08-10) ************************ Wed, July 13, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials, Minutes FA Mtg Docs (2022-07-13) ************************ Wed, June 8, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials, Minutes FA Mtg Docs (2022-06-08) ************************ Wed, May 11, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials (Need Minutes to Post Here) FA Mtg Docs (2022-05-11) FA Mtg Docs (2022-04-13) ************************ Wed, Apr 13, 2022 @ 6 PM Agenda, Financials, Attendance & Minutes Sent 2022-04-12: 1st Fishing Club Meeting Wednesday April 13 - Folks - Please Join us for our first SCCE Fishing Club Meeting When: Apr 13 @ 6:00 PM Where: Retzlaff Hall Who: Any and All interested in any kind of fishing or fishing related activities Join in person or Virtually address of Link (Google Meets) https://meet.google.com/ovr-udiy-ypo FA Mtg Notice (2022-04-13) Back to Top

Media System Equipment Guide - Retzlaff Hall (Created January 26, 2020) ​ THERE ARE THREE REMOTES: For the TVs: The remote (which is used for both TVs) will say “TCL ROKU TV”. Point the remote at one TV at a time and press the Red On/Off button. The ‘TV’ sound volume is located on the side of this remote. For the Sound Bar: The remote will say “LG SOUND BAR”. Make sure the volume is turned down before you turn off the sound bar. Otherwise, when the next person turns it on, they will blow the speakers. Please turn OFF the Sound Bar after each use. For the DVD player: The remote will say “SANYO BLUE RAY DISC PLAYER”. Please turn OFF the Sound Bar after each use. HOW TO WATCH THE VARIOUS AVAILABLE CHANNELS: ​ After turning on the TV select from the Home screen menu what you would like to watch or listen to, i.e. DVD Player for watching movies etc. To leave a channel you have selected, hit the button with the picture of the house. (Top right side of the TV remote under the Red On/Off button). Then use the purple arrows to scroll to the TV home page. Each square in the TV Home screen menu provides you with a different experience. “ET Live” - Entertainment, Interviews and News “TUBI” gives you movies to watch, use arrows to scroll the menu. “PANDORA” is not available. “iHeart radio”- Music “VEVO” - Music station with videos “PLUTO” - TV guide will automatically pop up. “ROKU” is the same as Pluto. While watching normal TV the two televisions will not be in sync. But when using the DVD player they will be in sync. If you would like to print a copy of this Equipment Guide, click on the icon below. Back to Top

Activities: Day/Week/Month (2019-2020) Additional Details SUN 1:30 pm, Sunday Bridge Location: Card Room 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Contact: Ron Salami Time/Location: 3:45 pm, Meet by bulletin board by office to pick teams. 4:00 pm, play starts on Sunshine Golf Course. Teams picked by drawing cards. It is Scramble play for Fun & Exercise - no money or prizes. All skill levels welcome. Final scores are compared at the end if anyone hangs around. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Music/Dance Contact: Roy Ridlon Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: Classic Country Music for listening/dancing. Special guests will join the band throughout the season. This is NOT a Jam Session. Ice Cream($1 per bowl) will be served by volunteers at intermission. Volunteer signup is on the Easel in the Library. MON 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Contact: Beth Parrish can answer questions. Location: Meeting room next to Pavilion. (Key from office needed for entry.) Details: All skill levels welcome. This is for both Fun & Exercise. Video DVDs are available in room OR bring what you like most. 8:00 am to 10 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) Contact: Vic Hillman Location: Tennis Courts Details: Furnish your own equipment Rotate foursomes, no teams Lots of skill levels, no problem Lots of fun. Not to serious. Come watch us. ​ ​8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Mon thru Fri)​ Contact: Lenore Combs Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. Play Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Mon thru Fri) Contact: Ina Hillman Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. Play Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Mon, Wed & Fri) Contact: David Pickett or Charlie Gardner Location: Tennis Courts (Pickleball nets are put up in place of the Tennis nets.) Details: First arrivals play first and then as new players arrive, they join in the next game. Then we usually change partners and play in rotation. We do have two courts which accommodate four players on each court at a time. All skill levels of players are invited to come out and enjoy the Fun and get some Exercise. 10:00 am to Noon, Line Dancing Contact/Instructor: Donna Myers Location: Retzlaff Hall Music: Dance to all kinds (Country, Rock 'N Roll, Tango, Mambo, Big Band etc.) Other Details: Most dances are beginner or intermediate. Class moves fast. Dancers are experienced. Would be too hard for ultra beginners. 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" Contact: Jean Fredericks Location: Card Room Details: No partner or signup needed. You skill level doesn't matter. Just bring five nickels and have fun. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:00 pm Bible Study/Movie Group (Jan thru Apr) Contact: Warren Hertel Starts: Jan 6, 2020 Location: Retzlaff Hall Length of Time: 1.5 to 2 hrs Details: Faith-based movies will be shown generally lasting 1.5-2 hrs. In addition we will be showing movies of Sight and Sound theater Productions filmed at the live productions at one of their two locations. There will also be various discussions related to Old Testament marriage customs and the seven feasts as they relate to Christianity. 7:00 PM, Sunshine Birding and Nature Club Contact: Jean Burgoine Location: Library; 1st Monday of each month Details: Open to all residents in the community. Later in the spring we will have a field trip related to the program. Last year we had a speaker from the Turtle Rehab Center on SPI followed by a trip to the Turtle Center and National Birding Center. Occasionally, a birding walk through our community is hosted by someone with expertise in identifying birds. We, also have an interest in the area along Texas Avenue. Have you noticed the plant and tree identification signs? 7:00 pm, Cards - "Euchre" Contact: John Chajec Location: Card room TUE 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics First Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics Second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) ​ Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am & 10:15 am, Men's Golf League Tee Times NOTE: Starting Nov 5, 2019 thru Mar 2/3 2019 there are two Tee Times for the Men's Golf League Contact: Steve Phillips Location: Sunshine Golf Course. Come to Retzlaff Hall prior to starting play. Cost: Dues - Yearly: $20 Weekly Play: $1 Hole-In-One Money Cache: $2 puts you in the running. Signup: If you plan to golf on Tuesday you need to have your name on the signup sheet by noon Monday. The sheet is located on the Men's Golf League bulletin board in the Library.​ Teams are formed according to who is playing at what time.​ Following 8:30 am golf, Men's Golf League Business Meeting Contact: Steve Phillips Location: Retzlaff Hall Purpose: Hand out Winnings from previous week's play, i.e. CTP. 10:00 am to 11:00 am, The Gathering (COMPLETE) Contact: Sue Swidryk Starts: Jan 7, 2020 / Ends: Feb 25, 2020 Location: Card Room. Other Details : ATTENTION LADIES! "The Gathering" is a new ladies group, beginning in January, which will give you an opportunity to get to know your Sunshine friends and neighbors better! Varied activities will be planned. Please join us! Ideas welcome! 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" (Tue, Thu, Sat) Contact: Fred Fredericks Location: Pool Room Everyone welcome to play. 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Table Tennis (Ping Pong) (Tue and Thu) (CANCELLED Feb 28, 2020) Contact: Winter - Vic Deleon Summer - Grace Clark Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: All skill levels welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy this fun activity that provides good exercise. Two tables available. Generally play doubles. Bring your own paddle. 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Game - "Mahjong" Contact: Heidi Dill Location: Card Room Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (seven days a week) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. ​ 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Men's Poker" Contact: Jack Baethke Location: Card Room WED 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 9:00 am, Ladies Golf League Tee time NOTE: Winter Women's Golf League starts on Wednesday November 6. Contact: Bonnie Fransene Location: Sunshine Golf Course Be at the Library at 8:30 am for hole assignment and announcements. Play begins at 9 am. Cost: $25 More Details: Membership is open to all property owners and renters, no matter what skill level. Fun special events are being planned. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" Contact: Jean Fredericks Location: Card Room Details: No partner or signup needed. You skill level doesn't matter. Just bring five nickels and have fun. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (seven days a week) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:00 pm, Shuffleboard Contact: Marian Young Starts Nov 6, 2019 Location: Shuffleboard Court by the Office Details: Play is for an hour or more depending on attendance. You don't have to be an expert to join in the fun. Everyone is welcome to come and play. No commitment required. Just come on weeks you want to plan. The rules are fairly simple and easy to learn. We will play in teams or a round robin. People can suggest other ways to play Weather permitting, we will play every Wednesday night. THU 7:30 am, Coffee & Donuts Contact: SEPO Office Location: Library Details: This is a chance for residents to get to know each other upfront and personal. Donuts are available at a cost of $1 per. Coffee is free. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 9:00 am to noonish; sew to 3 pm, Quilters (The Killer Bees) Contact: Jan Baethke Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: Our group...The Killer Bees...is very informal. Meetings/Schedule: Meetings consist of every week briefly going over what is on our schedule. The schedule changes every year depending on what projects the members want to do/learn. The schedule is usually created in April and covers the next Nov through Apr. ​The days that we have a class/project scheduled we do bring our machines to the hall and sew after the meeting and our "Show and Tell", until about 3 pm. Of the 80-90 ladies throughout the RGV that come each Thursday, Dec - April, usually 15-20 will stay and sew. Every other year/season we have a quilt show that is usually in February or March. This season it is scheduled for March 29, 2019. Our yearly retreat is to The Retreat House in Rockport (Quilting/Scrapbooking/The Retreat House) . We are booked thru 2021 for our stay; usually in Nov or Dec. 10:00 to 11:00 am, Book Club Contact: Mary Hendrickson Location: Harlingen Library Details: This is open to the public but it's always nice to be surrounded by your Sunshine friends. 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" (Tue, Thu, Sat) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" Contact: Karen Baase Location: Card Room Details: Open to all ladies who wish to play. Partner helpful but not required. If too many show up, some offer to go home. We also call ladies if we need more players. If you have never played, experienced players are always willing to teach you. You can bring a snack, but don't have to every time. Coffee is available. Hand and Foot is an easy game to learn and doesn't take much concentration, so it's easy to visit with each other. 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Table Tennis (Ping Pong) (Tue and Sat) (CANCELLED Feb 28, 2020) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 3:00 pm, Golf Scramble Contact: There is not an existing committee or formal leader. These scrambles are conducted by volunteers among the players. Sign up in Library by noon Friday Details: Need someone to get these going for the season. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 4:30 pm to whenever, Happy Hour Contact: Cathy Richmond can answer questions Location: Pavilion Details: Propane heaters (2 of them) are available if the weather gets on the chilly side. This event is NOT a potluck. Bring "finger food" to share if you plan to partake yourself. BYOB If you don't want to eat and/or drink, just come and join in the fun. We have a blast. 6:30 pm, Stained Glass Contact: Cathy Chajec & Warren Hertel Start Date: Jan 9, 2020 Location: Woodshop Details: Starts Jan 2020 Never worked with stained glass, this is your opportunity to expand your knowledge. We will provide everything you need to get started including a skilled instructor. It's not "almost free" it is free!! 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Men's Poker" Contact: Jack Baethke Location: Card Room FRI 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Jan to Mar) Women's Bible Study Contact: Harriet Meier or Ladonna Harvey Start Date: Jan 10, 2020 Location: Card Room Other Details: Everyone is welcome. We study Books of the Bible. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" & "Eucher" Contact: Mecca Henry Location: Card Room Details: Arrive by 6:45 pm . Play starts at 7 pm. No partner required. Join us for a fun and enjoyable night out with friends who love to play cards. We are open to playing other card games as well. SAT 9:00 am, Golf Scramble Contact: The Clarks are starting up this event for play on Dec 7, 2019. There is not an existing committee or formal leader. These scrambles are conducted by volunteers among the players. Details: All skill levels are welcome and teams are balanced by handicap, as well as possible. Early sign-up helps. Sign up in Library by noon Friday. The cost is $1 and should be deposited in the Saturday Box in the lounge. 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" (Tue, Thu, Sat) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Game - "Mahjong" Contact: Heidi Dill Location: Card Room Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game. 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" Contact: Jean Frederick Location: Card Room Other Details: Participants have partners to assure that there is an even number of people each week. If someone is not able to attend one week, their partner either finds a temporary partner for that week (with Jean’s help) or does not play. New participants are welcome. If you do not know how to play, we will teach you. Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: September 2022 Sent 2022-09-28: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Oct 2022 - Here's your Oct 2022 Sunshine Newsletter. It is the first one of the 2022-2023 Winter Season. Thanks to everyone who contributed. You can view/print a copy of it directly from HERE or from the Web site . Valerie will be placing copies in the library area later today. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-28: NW Patrol during Brooks Garage Sale - I just talked to Lenore, and she is travelling and can't send this to her Neighborhood Watch (NW) distribution list so it's going out to everyone. On the days that Judy Brooks is having her garage sale (see below), Lenore is requesting extra coverage from the NW folks to ride around in your orange vests and keep the bad guys at bay. She thanks you all for doing this for our community. - Lenore Combs (by Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications) ​ Sent 2022-09-27: CORRECTION: Garage Sale - Please note the change to days below. GARAGE SALE 1904 W Michigan Dr Friday Sept 30, Saturday Oct 1st and Sunday Oct 2nd 8am til 5 pm Outdoor furniture, tools, misc. items, Home accessories,bicycles, dishes, kitchen supplies, garden equipment, JUDY BROOKS Sent 2022-09-27: Resident Death - I was informed by Linda Davis that Warren Clark passed away on 9/26. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2022-09-27: Storage Lot Practice Tee - Just wanted to give a shout out to Rocky for fixing the falling pipe covers on the roof of the practice tee. Also, a note from another resident suggested we re-cover some of the Practice Tee area concerning the "pipes", so there is a second layer of protection from balls coming back at you. We must have pretty strong golfers - maybe they will step up to help me out. I will need some specific detail on what to buy and the measurements and then volunteers to put it up, etc. Thanking all in advance for your swift response. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Director - Storage Lot ​ Sent 2022-09-24: CORRECTION - PLEASE REVIEW: SEPO 'Month at a Glance' Activities Calendar - ***** Please reply to this e-mail address. ***** Although my test e-mail looked fine, there appears to be some issues with attaching the calendar pages to the e-mail. So I have deleted them. Here is the direct link to all six months of the calendar. The following is from the 09-12-22 Board Meeting minutes. ********** Board Secretary, Beth Parrish, has revised the Activity/Meeting Request Process Document HERE slightly (and not the Request Form). The process changed after the March 2022 Board meeting specific to the SEPO Office being the first point of contact for all requests. The Board Secretary is consulted only if Valerie has a question. Beth reminded everyone that if you have activities and meetings coming up that you have not already submitted a request (and received approval for) you need to get those submitted now. Also, some of the previously approved requests are expiring and may need to be resubmitted. If you are unsure if you need to submit something, please contact the office. If you clicked on the "activity-mtg-request" link above you will have seen at the bottom of that page the 'Fun Times' icon. When you click on that icon you will see the SEPO Office calendar for this coming Winter Season (10-01-22 thru 03-31-23) in its new format; ‘month at a glance’ requested by some residents. Look in the top right-hand corner to see which month you are viewing. ​ I need two things from everyone. Resident input concerning the new format. Please verify the accuracy of the calendar events and submit corrections to the SEPO Office. Thanks in advance for helping out with this. Beth Parrish, SEPO Board & Communications Mgr ​ Sent 2022-09-04: REMINDER: Rock Painting Club, Sept 26, 1-3 pm - REMINDER TO SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB - NEXT ROCK PAINTING CLUB MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 2022.* WE PLAN TO DEMONSTRATE A VERY EXCITING ROCK PAINTING TECHNIQUE! HOPE TO SEE ALL ROCK PAINTERS MONDAY! Karren Amos ​ Sent 2022-09-24: 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 ​ Sent 2022-09-24: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, September 12, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from (along with the Agenda with attachments for) the September 12, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular), can be found HERE . The minutes can be viewed/printed directly from HERE . The agenda can be viewed/printed directly from HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-23: UPDATE: Former Resident Passing - Former Resident, Quilter and Friend Esther Schmidt passed away Monday morning, September 19, 2022 in Minnesota. Her obituary can be seen at Wing-Bain Mortuary in Granite Falls, MN. (https://www.wingbain.com/obituaries/Esther-Schmidt-4/#!/TributeWall ) - Audrey Just ​ Sent 2022-09-23: Resident Passing - Current resident, Joy Cossins, has passed away. - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager ​ Sent 2022-09-23: Resident Passing - Debi Warner Passed away Tues 09/20/2022. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager ​ 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 2022-09-23: Garage Sale - See e-mail sent on 2022-09-27 for updated information. ​ Sent 2022-09-22: FINAL REMINDER: OCT 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Sep 24, 2022 - Hi All - I am indeed still on vacation but had this e-mail queued to send overnight on the 22nd. So here goes. This is your final reminder that Sunshine Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Oct 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Sep 24, at the latest. Look further down on this page to view previous e-mails sent on this topic for those of you who haven't submitted anything yet. I have received lots of great articles but there are still a few clubs, golfing events etc. I haven't heard from. A listing of our various clubs and activities can be found HERE . NOTE: Golf events are listed HERE . This is your chance to 'get the word out' about all of the fun times you have to offer. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . If you do not get a 'Received For Newsletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com within 36 hrs of sending your article, please contact me via phone call or text at the number below. Please call with questions. A big thanks to all of you for helping to make this the best Newsletter ever. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-19: Vacation Plans: SEPO E-News E-Mail & SEPO Newsletter Mgr - I will not be available to send SEPO E-News E-Mails all day this coming Wed (09-20) and Thu (09-21) and most of Fri (09-23). If you have something you had planned to send to the community during that timeframe, please get it to me now. Also, I still need someone to volunteer to send SEPO e-mails for me from Nov 11 thru Nov 20. Otherwise, no e-mails will get sent during that timeframe. Please continue to send in your Newsletter articles to seponewsletter@gmail.com . I will reply to you concerning my receipt of them next Sat or Sun. Thx. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager (E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com ) SEPO Newsletter Mgr (E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com ) 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-16: NEWSLETTER: Where to find previous articles to use as examples - I'm realizing I probably should have added the following to the Newsletter reminder that went out overnight (below). If you are new to creating a Sunshine Newsletter article, there are four years of examples on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Probably steer clear of the 'covid' timeframe, as those articles were very sparse. If you still need some assistance, look who composed previous articles for the area you are wanting to report about and reach out to them. Hope this helps. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-09-16: REMINDER: OCT 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Sep 24, 2022 - Here's the first reminder that Newsletters articles are due by the 24th of this month. My schedule is going to be 'SUPER CRAZY' the rest of September. Sooooo, the sooner you get your articles to me, the better. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Oct 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Sep 24, at the latest. Please send much sooner if possible. The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . If you do not get a 'Received For Newsletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com with 36 hrs of sending your article, please contact me via phone call or text at the number below. Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-15: Lost Golf Clubs - I lost a Big Bertha 7 Iron with Graphite Shaft, golf pride grips, probably on 7th Green. Please return to Lost and Found (in the Library) or to Mark Owen at 4224 N. Minnesota. Lost 3 Days ago... - Mark Owen ​ Sent 2022-09-15: Policies & Procedures: Updates from September 12, 2022 Board Mtg - At the September 12, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, the Board approved two updates to the SEPO Policies & Procedures . A section entitled "Resale Certificates" was added on page 1 to comply with Texas Property Code 207: RESALE CERTIFICATES To comply with Texas Property Code, Sec. 207, any owner selling his residence must provide a resale certificate to the buyer prior to closing. This must be done whether by sale through a realtor, or a private sale between individuals. This will be provided by SEPO not later than ten days following a request for same at a cost of $250. The resale certificate will provide, in part, the following information: Financial condition of the association, any unpaid amounts due the association on the property, any known violations of noncompliance for the property of the rules (Covenants) of the association. The "Property and Yard Maintenance" section, Item 1, was updated concerning the 'attempt' to make an initial phone call: PROPERTY AND YARD MAINTENANCE It is the responsibility of all property owners to see that their property and yard are maintained, mowed, and trimmed AT ALL TIMES. If it becomes necessary for SEPO to care for an owner’s property at any time, a service fee of $50.00 for mowing and $75.00 for weed removal of non-grass yards will be made each time such services are performed. There will be a service fee of $75.00 per incident to pick up fruit that has fallen from your fruit tree onto any Owner’s property or the street. Initially the SEPO Office must attempt to notify the owner via phone call. This will immediately be followed by a written notice from the SEPO Office that references the attempted or actual phone call and states the issue that needs to be addressed. This written notice may be handed to the owner of the premises or sent via e-mail or regular mail, or by posting the notice on or near the front door of the resident’s home at the property location. Owners will be given seven (7) days from the date of said phone call (attempted or completed) and the written notice to bring the premises into compliance before the SEPO services are scheduled. All owners must furnish SEPO office personnel with up-to-date information as to who is responsible for their property during the owner’s absence. Additional details pertaining to these updates will be in the written minutes from this meeting, which are currently in process. As stated in an earlier e-mail the video for that meeting is available now: https://1drv.ms/v/s!ArA0fRIwdohilftpzOo4KPA2D4K2tw?e=vrKghL The updated P&P document is now on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be accessed directly from HERE . SEPO Board Sent 2022-09-14: Letter to SEPO residents - First off from Beth Parrish (SEPO Communications Mgr): Please note the below was actually supposed to be sent on Sep 7, but it fell into an email black hole. Thanks for resending it to me Larry. From Larry Keller (SEPO Board Director): update on Texas ave - The front entrance area continues to look fantastic. Lalo, the Garden Club and many other volunteers have made the Texas ave area look better than ever. When you see Lalo be sure to thank him for his dedication to our community. Lalo will be pressure washing the concrete block wall on the south side of Texas ave very soon. The drainage ditch behind Minnesota has been cleaned out from Texas ave to the northern boundary by the storage lots. This was achieved with help from Alan Moore district 5 mgr, Joy Cossins, Caroline Cochran, Lassie Dahlstrom, Randy Davis and our SEPO staff. We have begun to trim some trees along the Minnessota ave tree line to avoid contact with the power lines. The front gate mechanism has had nearly all of the internal components replaced. A new lock was also installed to avoid tampering. We have had success the last few weeks with the gate operating properly. Continued issues with the gate will require we purchase a new opener. Additionally, the front gate cameras are fully operational. Many thanks to Valerie (SEPO Office Mgr) for her help on this issue. Sent 2022-09-14: Sunshine Meetings schedule - As we are rapidly approaching the 2022-2023 Winter season at Sunshine, I wanted to remind and/or let everyone know that the schedule of meetings, that I know of , are posted on the Web site here . In particular to those of you who are in charge of the various Sunshine Clubs etc, please review the meeting information carefully and send any updates to me at the contact info below. I am also missing some info, so please provide that to me. Questions etc, give me a yell. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-13: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) on September 12, 2022 - The video from the Sep 12, 2022 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE or directly from THIS LINK . I will be working on the written minutes from this meeting throughout this week, as my time permits. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-13: Former Resident Passing - Glenda Rose Ferguson-Moeller and her husband Marvin were SEPO residents until earlier this year. Her obituary can be found here: https://www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Glenda-Rose-Ferguson-Moeller?obId=25855357&fbclid=IwAR0wAHz5VF6MyIng4jC0hmKjjskXWN-IETEX9h48qeORDgaEVDjWfi2il1M - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-09-11: 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 ​ Sent 2022-09-11: Women's Club: 2022-2023 Winter Activities - I know it's about time for lots of you to start thinking about heading back to Sunshine. And you're probably thinking about what you are going to pack for all of the fun you are planning to have at the Women's Club events this winter. I'm here to help you with that. Below is the list of fun activities we currently have planned. For some of the events, you may want to bring special clothing to really show your party spirit. And for those of you who spend most of the year at Sunshine, you need to dig into your closets to see what event-appropriate clothing you may have. Also, we are still in need of chairperson(s) for some of the events. If you would like to volunteer to Chair/Co-Chair OR be on one or more Committees, please signup on the activity poster(s) in the Library or contact me at my contact info below. I can't wait to get the parties started. Women's Club: Activities The 2022-2023 Winter Season Women's Club Activities approved by the SEPO Board last spring are listed below and on the Sunshine Web site (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/wc-acty-2022-2023). As details pertaining to these events become available they will be provided to you via SEPO e-news e-mails and also updated on the Web site. ​​ Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-22-22 Sat Shrimp Boil (Cathy Richmond) 11-11-21 Thu Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs) 11-24-22 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Vicky LeRoy Krueger) 12-10-22 Sat Craft & Bake Sale & Raffle (Terry DeBackere) 12-23-22 Fri Caroling (Pam Lacy) 12-25-22 Sun Christmas Dinner (Need Chairperson(s)) 12-25-22 Sun Drama Skit (Nancy Steele) 12-31-22 Sat NYE Party (Beth Parrish/Denise Utterback) 01-13-23 Fri New Homeowners' Party (Pam Davis/Lisa Perrier) 02-12-23 Sun Superbowl Party (Need Chairperson(s)) 02-14-23 Tue Bowtie Brunch (Pam Lacy) 02-23-23 Thu Taste of Sunshine & Cake Walk (Pam Davis/Vicky LeRoy Krueger) 03-18-23 Sat Comedy / Drama Play (Nancy Steele) 03-30-22 Thu Farewell: Hobo Party (Dee Novak/Robin Fleiner) Judy Stone Women’s Club Activities Director 715-813-0770 sjudy3302@gmail.com Sent 2022-09-09: Water shortage - We have been advised by the irrigation district that the water in the Resaca will be limited for the next week. This will affect the use of irrigation water throughout the estates. Please be aware of this and handle appropriately. Thank you for your understanding. - Randy Davis Director - Golf Course ​ Sent 2022-09-09: NEWSLETTER: New approach/info - I’m going to try something different for the Newsletter this first month of the 2022-2023 Winter season. We’ve had lots of new residents joining the community over the last 2-3 years. For a large portion of that time events/activities were curtailed due to Covid. We are now rolling full steam ahead to get back to normal – YAY. Let’s show everyone what’s available again. I’m thinking this first Newsletter would be a great opportunity for everyone who manages or participates in one of our clubs (like Women's Club or Rock Painting) or activities (like Golf) to ‘get the word out’ about them. I’m requesting that you provide the following types of information for this Newsletter: Club/Activity Name Contact Name(s) Is there a Board? Do you ‘meet’? If so, where and when? General Description. Some of this info has been provided for the Web site (but may be outdated) HERE & HERE . What else can be displayed on these pages? What additional pages do we need/want? This is a perfect opportunity: For you to review and become more familiar with the Web site For me to get the Web site updated with current and correct info. Remind the community of what a great place Sunshine is to live. As always: Please provide your articles to me – by September 24 at the latest the earlier the better When you have your article prepared, please submit it to seponewsletter@gmail.com . If you have any questions, issues, etc you can contact me at seponewsletter@gmail.com . Thank you all in advance for helping me get the word out and keeping the community informed. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-06: SEPO - August 2022 Financials - The August 2022 Financials are posted on the website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2022-09-06: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022 @ 1 PM - I am unable to embed the agenda for the 1 PM, September 12, 2022 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting in this email. However, It is available to view/print directly from this HERE and it is also posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . This morning Lenore will be posting a paper copy for viewing in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Email: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-09-05: UPDATE - Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys - There are times when a situation arises that requires someone to be able to access your residence using the ‘emergency’ keys you have provided to the SEPO office. The Board has developed “Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys” in order for someone other than the owner to gain entrance into your residence. These directions have been provided to the SEPO office and are currently in effect. ​ Information about this can be found on the Sunshine Web site: The exact page: HERE All SEPO 'Forms & Processes': HERE ​ If you have Web site questions/issues, please contact the SEPO Web site Admin (currently Beth Parrish). SEPO Board Sent 2022-09-04: Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys - There are times when a situation arises that requires someone to be able to access your residence using the ‘emergency’ keys you have provided to the SEPO office. The Board has developed “Directions to SEPO Office for providing Owners’ Emergency keys” in order for someone other than the owner to gain entrance into your residence. These directions have been provided to the SEPO office and are currently in effect. - See HERE for the Directions and the Checkout/Checkin form. - Contact a Board member if you have questions. SEPO Board Sent 2022-09-01: SEPO Office: Upcoming days it will be closed - The SEPO office will be closed on the following upcoming days, in addition to the normal weekend closure: Mon (Labor Day): Sept 5 Tue & Wed: Sep 6 & 7 Fri: Sep 9 Mon: Sep 12 The office will be open on Thu, Sep 8. If you have an emergency on any of the days the office is closed, please contact one of the following SEPO Board members: Jean Burgoine, Randy Davis, Lenore Combs or Mark Owen. SEPO Board Back to Top

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

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

Women's Club Activities Committee Signup Sheets (2020-2021 Some "SCHEDULED" Women's Club Activities are CANCELLED until further notice. Some "NEW" Activities are being added that follow Covid-19 Guidelines. ​ See below for each Event These are the Women's Club Activities Committee Signup Sheets that are hanging on the WC Bulletin Board in the Library during the 2020-2021 Winter season. If you would like to volunteer to Co-Chair or be a helper on any of these committees, signup in the Library OR contact: ​ Sue Swidryk, Women’s Club Activities Director 847-452-7804 or sswidryk007@aol.com CANCELLED due to Covid-19 COMPLETE Following COVID-19 Restrictions CANCELLED due to Covid-19 CANCELLED due to Covid-19 CANCELLED due to Covid-19 CANCELLED due to Covid-19 CANCELLED due to Covid-19 CANCELLED due to Covid-19 CANCELLED due to Covid-19 CANCELLED due to Covid-19 Postponed to - Friday, January 22nd Follow the leader- 02-21-2021 COMPLETE Following COVID-19 Restrictions COMPLETE Following COVID-19 Restrictions COMPLETE Following COVID-19 Restrictions COMPLETE Following COVID-19 Restrictions 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

Things To Do: Summary Summer (2023) Calendar of Activities (2-Pager) Board/Residents & Club/Committee Mtgs Daily-Weekly-Monthly Golf-Clubs-Commitees-Special List of Clubs & Committees Calendar of Activities (2-Pager) Calendar of Activities (2-Pager) - Summer 2023 *************** Meetings (Apr 1, 2023 thru Sep 30, 2023) Click HERE for Details ​ SEPO Board & Residential Women's Club (WC does not meet during summer months.) OTHER Clubs/Committees Board/Residents & Club/Committee Mtgs Daily-Weekly-Monthly Back to Top *************** Daily/Weekly/Mon thl y Activities Overvi ew (Summer: Apr 1, 2023 thru Sept 30, 2023) Click HERE for Details of these Events ​ SUNDAY: 6 :30 pm (Starting 07-09-2023), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) ​ MONDAY: 8:00 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 9:35 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed of Month / Pool) 9:30 am, Line Dancing: Intermediate (Summer: Weekly / Retzlaff) 1:00 pm, Rock Painting: (All Year: 1st & 4th Monday, Monthly / Retzlaff) 6 :30 pm (Starting 07-09-2023), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) ​ TUESDAY: 8:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 8:30 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 9:00 am, Men's Golf: Tee Time (Summer: W eekly / Golf Course) 9:35 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 10:00 am, Line Dancing: Beginner (Summer (may extend into Winter): Weekly / Retzlaff) 12:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1:00 pm, Mahjong (All Year / Card Room) 6 :3 0 pm (Starting 07-09 -2023), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) ​ WEDNESDAY: 8:00 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 9:00 am, Ladies' Golf Tee time (Summer: Weekly / Golf Course) 9:35 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 1:00 pm, Bridge (All Year: Weekly / Library) 1:00 pm, Samba (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 6 :3 0 pm (Starting 07-09 -2023), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6 :3 0 pm, Mexican Train/Dominos (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) ​ THURSDAY: 8:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 8:30 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 9 :35 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 9:30 am, Quilting: Killer Bees (Currently no sessions being held until Fall 2023) : All Year: Weekly/ Retzlaff Hall) 12:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (All Year: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1:00 pm, Cards: Hand & Foot (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 4:0 0 pm, Happy Hour & Potluck (All year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) 4:00 pm, Happy Hour (finger food only) (All Year: Weekly / Pavilion) 6 :3 0 pm (Starting 07-09 -2023), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) ​ FRIDAY: 8:00 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 9:00 am, Woodshop open (Summer: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) 9 :35 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri, except 1st Wed each Month / Pool) 10:30 am, Jokers (Card/Board Game) (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 6 :3 0 pm (Starting 07-09 -2023), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 7:00, Hand & Foot/Samba (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) ​ SATURDAY: 9:00 am, Saturday Golf Scramble (All Year: Weekly / Golf Course) 12:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Weekly: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 6 :3 0 pm (Starting 07-09 -2023), (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 pm, Game: Mahjong (All Year: Weekly / Library) 7:00 pm, Cards: Five Crowns (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) Golf-Clubs-Commitees-Special Back to Top Golf, Clubs & Committees and Special Events Overview below (Summer: Apr 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023) ​ View DETAILS of these events by clicking on: GOLF o r CLUBs & COMMITTEEs or SPECIAL (includes Potlucks) ​ APR 2023 : 9 - Easter Service (WC / Gazebo & Retz laff Hall) 28 - Karaoke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) ​ MAY 202 3 : 15-19 - Pool & Hot Tub Closed (Special:SEPO Board / Pool & Hot Tub) 16 - Calling All Dogs and Cats Too! (Special / Your Home) 23 - Karaoke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 25 - Woodshop Orientation (Clubs / Woodshop) 29 - Memorial Day Festivities: Parade, Program & Potluck (NW & WC / Gazebo & Retzlaff Hall) ​ JUN 202 3 : 15 - Private (Pavilion) 17 - Clint Wunderlich Celebration of Life (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 23 - Karaoke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) ​ JUL 202 3 : 4 - July 4th Party (Special / Pool-Pavilion & Retzlaff Hall) 5 - Calling All Dogs and C ats (Special / Your Home) ​ AUG 202 3 : 4 - Private (Pavilion) 25 - Calling All Dogs and C ats too (Special / Your Home) ​ SEP 202 3 : 16 - Private (Pavilion) 22 - Karaoke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 23 - Private (Gazebo - Retzlaff Hall if Rain) List of Clubs & Committees Back to Top *************** CLUBs & COMMITTEEs (20 23 - 2024) ​ GOLF: MEN'S LEAGUE (Currently needs new leaders.) GOLF: WOMEN'S LEAGUE QUILTING (KILLER BEES) LINE DANCING NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH / CERT SEPO BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE SEPO BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE SUNSHINE GIFT & MEMORIAL COMMITTEE SUNSHINE FISHING CLUB SUNSHINE GARDEN CLUB SUNSHINE NATURE & BIRDING CLUB SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB VETERANS' HONOR WALL WOODWORKERS WOMEN'S CLUB Women's Club Standing Committees: Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Historian Librarian Newsletter (Winter Only) Purchasing Summer Potlucks Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: August 2023 Sent 2023-08-31: Storage Lot Upgrade - 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 on the Sunshine website HERE . - Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Mgr ​ Sent 2023-08-29: LABOR DAY - MONDAY SEPT 4TH POTLUCK DINNER 5:00PM IN RETZLAFF HALL EATING AT 5:30PM WOMEN’S CLUB WILL SUPPLY SAMS CLUB BIG HOT DOGS WE WILL HAVE SIGNUP SHEETS IN THE LIBRARY FOR HELPERS AND WHAT YOU WILL BE BRINGING SO WE CAN GET A HEAD COUNT WE WILL ASK FOR A DONATION FOR THE BUNS AND HOT DOGS ​ Vicky Krueger ​ Sent 2023-08-28: Resident Passing - I have been Informed by both Jim Foster and Jean Burgoine that Connie Robertson passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-08-27: Rock Painting Club (next session 08-28-23) - Rock Club will meet Monday in the Hall from 1-3. Bring your rocks for the Ronald McDonald house and we may make some more! Minions and Nemo and more! We may also take some of the rocks we have painted and sign the back SCCE Rocks and hide them! See you there! - Cathy Richmond (by Beth Parrish - From SEPO Facebook page) ​ Sent 2023-08-21: MARKET: Home For Sale Updates - The listing of my home at 4340 North Missouri Street that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET has been updated to include 1) more pictures & 2) lower price. Marge Sandusky by - - Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 ​ Sent 2023-08-20: Calling All Dogs and Cats too - Hey Everyone - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 12:30 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks. - Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2023-08-18: MARKET: Home For Sale - See my home at 4340 North Missouri Street that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . Marge Sandusky by - - Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 ​ Sent 2023-08-12: UPDATED: SEPO Activity/Meeting Room Request Process - As previously promised, this is to inform everyone that the SEPO Activitiy / Meeting Room Request Process has been updated slightly as of August 7, 2023 to Revision 5 and is now on the website HERE . ​ Hopefully, this will answer some questions that have been asked in the past concerning when and how to request the use of Sunshine Common Areas. ​ Thanks for your understanding of these revisions in order to make the scheduling of all of the Fun SEPO Events easier to coordinate. ​ Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr AND Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Mgr ​ Sent 2023-08-12: Golf Cart Street Crossings - We have added golf cart street crossings on Indiana Circle (from hole 4 to 5) and Michigan (from hole 5 to 6). Street signs have been ordered. See Pictures HERE . - Randy Davis, SEPO Board Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2023-08-12: Neighborhood Watch - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! 11 August 2023 Community Comms Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Reminder, as I have said several times before, just want to get a few words out! The heat is not impacting the Bad Guys! They are still snooping around in the middle of the night checking to see if your car doors are locked and maybe there is other interesting stuff left out. And they are being rewarded because they are so successful. So – as a reminder……. Lights on and Lock up! We shall relive the Sunshine Vehicle Decal Program (previously endorsed by our Board). For several reasons, none worthwhile, it was sort of dropped during COVID times. But the Bad Guys have proven value and the Harlingen Police Department agrees. Jean Burgoine and I will begin this soon. We have decals for the vehicles and for our Golf Carts. Congrats to Mary Grandy and Nancy Johns who recently completed the Citizens Police Academy. Thanks to Carol and Miles who resigned for health reasons and who faithfully patrolled Sunshine for many schedules. And thanks again to those who continue to patrol. I recently completed the Activity/Meeting Request form for our NW-CERT meetings – 3rd Monday every month starting October – June (give or take summer months if necessary). What about Finger Lickin’ Chicken? (NW fundraiser) The city of COMBES Police Department will be hosting a National Night Out & Fall Fest on Thursday 12 October 5:30 PM – 9 PM at Combes Community Park located at 21626 Hand Road. FREE! In the past, our Neighborhood Watch provided a Safety Patrol for the area. Any volunteers. Let me know soon. I need a few volunteers with golf carts. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-08-12: UPDATE: Rock Painting Club Status - Ten members of the Rock Club met Monday, August 7th. A good and fruitful discussion was had with the following outcomes: Karren Amos is taking a leave to deal with her medical issues. She remains a consultant and supporter of the club. Anita Lamb Smith will continue to keep the books for the club. Catherine Cummings Richmond will serve as club communicator. Meetings will continue to be held according to the schedule of twice a month (first and fourth Mondays unless a holiday interferes). See Sunshine website HERE for exact dates remaining in 2023. The club will continue to create rocks for the Ronald McDonald house. You can create rocks at home and donate them and the club will create rocks at their meetings. Anita Smith will work on creating a private Facebook group for rock club members only to share ideas and their creations. This will take some time as she is very busy right now. Vicky Andreatos offered to give a class on acrylic pour painting tiles for coasters in the future. Great for gifts! All members familiarized themselves with the products in the storage area used by the rock club. - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2023-08-11: Resident Passing - Barbara Wagner wanted me to let everyone know that Richard passed away early Thu afternoon. A fun loving man with so many stories to tell, he will be missed by all that knew him. May he rest in peace [🙏🏻] Our hearts go out to Barbara, and her family. - Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2023-08-11: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-07 (Jul) - The UNAPPROVED Jun 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-08-10: Former resident passing - Mac McPherson, former long-time resident, passed away at 2 AM Thursday 08/10/23. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-08-06: UPDATED: SEPO Activity/Meeting Room Request Form - Please be aware the SEPO Activitiy / Meeting Room Request Form has been updated as of July 5, 2023 to Revision 4. ​ The Process for submitting this form and it being approved or denied is currently being reviewed and the updated Process Document will be published on the Sunshine website. An email will be sent to the community as soon as it is completed. For the time being, please continue to follow the current process for submitting your request forms. The updated form can be found HERE , along with the current process. Valerie will also have the updated forms available in the office. ​ The primary change to the Request Form itself is that you will now need to provide the info below: Prep, Event & Cleanup times. This info won't be applicable to all events, but if it is applicable to yours, please list it. This will enable the SEPO Calendar to reflect more clearly the various phases of an event. And when residents view the SEPO calendar they will know the exact time the 'actual event' is taking place rather than the calendar showing the event is taking place all day long or even multiple days. PREPARATION: Start Date/Time: ________________________ End Date/Time: _________________________ ACTUAL EVENT: Start Date/Time: ________________________ End Date/Time: _________________________ CLEANUP: Start Date/Time: ________________________ End Date/Time: _________________________ There are a few other minor changes to the form which Valerie can explain to you if you have any questions. Thanks for your understanding of these revisions in order to make the scheduling of all of the Fun SEPO Events easier to coordinate. Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr AND Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Mgr Sent 2023-08-03: (CORRECTION) Rock Painting Club: Update - Let's Talk Rocks - To all Sunshine Rock Painting Club members - and others that are interested in rock painting. I've scheduled a "LET'S TALK ROCKS!" get-together on the 7th of August, 2023, 1pm in Retzlaff Hall. All current club members and perspective Sunshine Rock Painting club members are invited. MEETING DATE MONDAY, 7TH OF AUGUST, 1PM, RETZLAFF. P.S. sorry for all of the confusion on my part. Also, please let me know if you can attend. - Karren Amos, 309-781-3479 (Corrected) , karrenaamos@gmail.com Back to Top

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

SEPO Residents Meeting Agendas & Videos (10-2021 thru 03-2022 Winter Season) Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. Residents Mtg Video (2022-03-07) Residents Mtg Video (2022-02-14) Residents Mtg Agenda (Rev2) (2022-03-07) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-02-14) Residents Mtg Video (2022-01-04) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-01-04) Residents Mtg Tape Recording (2021-12-13) Residents Mtg Video: None (2021-12-13) Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-12-13) Residents Mtg Video (2021-11-08) Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-11-08) Residents Mtg Video (2021-10-11) Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-10-11) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Mar 7, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-03-07) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING (Rev2) NOTICE OF & AGENDA FOR Monday, Mar 7, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Agenda (Rev2) (2022-03-07) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Feb 14, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-02-14) ******************** ​ RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Feb 14, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-02-14) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-01-04) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-01-04) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING TAPE RECORDING Monday, Dec 13, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT I have been questioned by several residents today concerning the non-availability of a Google Meet Video from the Dec 13 Residents mtg. I definitely want to ensure everyone - it was a 'technical' error. The Google Meet session said it was recording and I verified to Tony just prior to the meeting that I thought it was as well. You will hear that on the recording I'm linking to below. However, the meeting did not get recorded. Normally Tony gets an e-mail from Google within 2-5 hrs after the meeting stating the video is available for downloading. This time - no e-mail - no video. In order for me to be accurate and thorough (or as some may interpret as lengthy - LOL) I also start my tape recorder at the beginning of all of our meetings. In order to be totally transparent with the community, which I guess you could call this Board's motto, I have uploaded my tape recording to the Web site for anyone who wishes to listen to the meeting. Please remember, this recorder is lying beside my laptop, and I also shuffle through lots of paper during a meeting, so you will hear those noises as well. I have listened to the entire tape, and you will definitely be able to hear what transpired during the meeting. It is a ".mp3" file and is available: from the Residents Meetings Web site page or directly from this link . As I have stated previously, a recap of all Speaker Requests (which there were five of them during the Residents meeting on Dec 13) will also be recorded into the Board meeting minutes from Dec 14, which I will be sending to the community next week. Please call me with any issue/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Residents Mtg Tape Recording (2021-12-13) ******************** NO RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Dec 13, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT ​ I just wanted to let everyone know, due to technical issues with the Google Meet session, we were unable to capture the Dec 13 Residents meeting on video. At this meeting we did have five Speaker Requests. As per process, these will be documented as part of the minutes from the Dec 14, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. Beth Parrish (for SEPO Board) Board Secretary Residents Mtg Video: None (2021-12-13) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Dec 13, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-12-13) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Nov 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT ​ 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 Residents Mtg Video (2021-11-08) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Nov 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-11-08) Residents Mtg Video (2021-10-11) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Oct 11, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT ​ The first Residents (formerly known as Informational) meeting of the 2021-2022 Sunshine Winter season was held on October 11, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT and was a Hybrid meeting. Retzlaff Hall was open to Board members and those residents and renters who wished to attend in person, which there were several. The meeting was also available via Google Meet, which several others utilized. Thanks to everyone who attended. As listed in the Agenda, this was an opportunity for those leading the various Sunshine Clubs to provide information about what's currently going on with their Clubs. After these updates were given, there were no non-Board members who had requested to speak at this meeting concerning the agenda items that will be discussed in today's (Oct 12, 2021) Board meeting. The Residents meeting was recorded and can be viewed directly from HERE or from from the Residents Meetings page on the Sunshine Web site HERE . NOTE - There are no plans to publish minutes from this meeting or any of the ongoing Residents meetings. So please view the video (which is around 30 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 Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-10-11) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Oct 11, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT Back to Top

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

SEPO Board Meetings ( Regular & Special) & Executive Sessions (Agendas - Recordings - Minutes) (04-01-2023 thru 09-30-2023) (Summer Season) BOARD MEETING (Special) MINUTES: Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 2 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 2 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA: Wed , Apr 5, 2023 @ 2 PM Back to Top

SEPO Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes (04-2021 thru 09-2021 Summer Season) Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Mtg Minutes (2021-09-23) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-09-23) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-09-21) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-09-21) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-08-31) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-08-31) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-07-15) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-07-15) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-06-24) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-06-24) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-06-10) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-06-10) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-05-20) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-05-20) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 23, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) APPROVED at the October 12, 2021 Mtg. Board Mtg Minutes (2021-09-23) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA (Revised September 22, 2021 for) ​ Thursday, September 23, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-09-23) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) (APPROVED as Revised at the September 23, 2021 mtg.) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-09-21) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, September 21, 2021 @ 1:00 PM 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-09-21) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 31, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) (APPROVED at the September 21, 2021 mtg.) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-08-31) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 31, 2021 @ 1:00 PM 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-08-31) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, July 15, 2021 @ 1:00 PM 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) (APPROVED at the August 31, 2021 mtg.) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-07-15) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-07-15) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA Thursday, July 15, 2021 @ 1:00 PM 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-06-24) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ 1:30 PM 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) (APPROVED at the July 15, 2021 mtg.) ******************** SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA (Amended on 06-06-2021) (print from HERE ) Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT ​ A ‘hybrid’ meeting will occur. Retzlaff Hall will be open to Board members and those who wish to attend in person. Some Board members and anyone else who wishes to attend this meeting “virtually” can do so by Clicking the following link beginning at 12:45 PM. To join the video meeting, click HERE . ​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call to Order. Roll Call Tony Tramel Jean Burgoine Beth Parrish Mecca Henry Larry Keller Lyn Swonger Lenore Combs Verify the Agenda for this meeting was made available to the community by the 72-hour pre-Board meeting requirement for posting. Consideration / Adoption of any Amendments to the Posted Agenda for this meeting by Board Members. Review and consideration of approving the June 10, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes (Attachment 1) Unfinished Business - Board – Discuss an action plan concerning recommendations of the SEPO Rules Review Committee (Attachment 2) regarding current SEPO Covenants, ByLaws and Policies & Procedures (Attachment 3) . Adjournment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTACHMENTS – June 10, 2021, Unapproved Minutes of Board Meeting View / Print from HERE Recommendations of the SEPO Rules Review Committee View / Print from HERE Copies of Current SEPO Rules (Covenants, ByLaws & Policies & Procedures) Covenants: View / Print from HERE ByLaws: View / Print from HERE Policies & Procedures: View / Print from HERE ​ Board Mtg Agenda (2021-06-24) ******************** ​ SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES (print from HERE ) Thursday, June 10, 2021 1:30 PM, 'Hybrid' Meeting (Retzlaff Hall & Google Meet) (APPROVED at the June 24, 2021 mtg.) ​ CALL TO ORDER President Tony Tramel called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM CT on June 10, 2021. ROLL CALL was taken. Tony Tramel, Mecca Henry, Lenore Combs, Jean Burgoine and Lyn Swonger were all present in Retzlaff Hall and introduced themselves to the audience. Tony then acknowledged that Beth Parrish and Larry Keller were present via Google Meet. ​ Tony informed everyone that the meeting was being recorded. The recording can be viewed by clicking HERE . AGENDA To meet the 72-hour pre-Board meeting requirement for posting, the ‘amended’ Agenda was sent via e-mail to the community and put on the Sunshine Web site on Sunday, June 6, 2021 @ 4:15 PM CT. It was also posted outside the SEPO office and on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall on Monday, June 7, 2021 @ 8:40 AM CT. President Tony Tramel asked if there were any amendments or additions to the posted Agenda. MOTION: Mecca Henry moved two items be added and she would like them to be considered individually. 1. The purchase of sod, which has already occurred. 2. The sale of a ‘SEPO owned’ trailer. Beth Parrish seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. ​ PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES President Tony Tramel asked the board if there were any items to discuss prior to approving the minutes from the May 20, 2021, Board meeting (Attachment 1 in Agenda) . MOTION: Mecca Henry motioned to approve the minutes as presented to the Board. Larry Keller seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item #5 in the Agenda – Tony & Larry: Discussion & Board Approval/Rejection of contract with D&J Site Construction, in accordance with plans, specifications and contract documents noted as Ver11 and summarized in the Exhibit labeled “Sunshine Estate Country Club Summary of 2021 Road Project from D&J Site Construction dated 2021 05 27 (Attachment 2 in the Agenda) , which reflects a total estimated cost of $62,836. Tony reported there were extreme problems with trying to obtain competitive bids for the needed work on W Indiana Circle. Ten sets of plans were sent to various contractors with little to no response. Responses that were received stated the project was either too big or too small for them. Associated General Contractors (AGC) (who have access to 10s of contractors) were then contacted and sent the documents. Even with that exposure, we only received one bid (Rhyner Construction) and it was 50% more than we had allocated for the project. After doing a value engineering exercise to determine how we could reduce the cost of the project, we chose to reduce scope by only doing half of our original plan. We also reduced cost by indicating using ‘removed’ asphalt so it could be recycled into the finished pavement. After asking for bids on the reduced scope, the original bidder, Rhyner Construction, bid $58,312.32 and a new bidder, D&J Site Construction, bid $35.728.60. We then approached D&J and asked if they would consider doing the original scope of the project. They could do that for $49,536, and then also include needed miscellaneous spot repairs of approximately 250 square yards of pavement, primarily on W Michigan Ave, and asphalt crack sealing for a grand total of $62,836. At this point, rather than fielding questions from residents during the Board meeting, Tony indicated he would personally meet with any homeowner on W Indiana Circle and describe any details they wanted to know concerning what this project is about and how it will impact them during the construction timeframe. Larry Keller said there has been a LOT of time, work and consideration put into this effort to get us to this point. In meetings with both contractors, they felt this is being done right and professionally. Jean Burgoine noted the community was extremely fortunate to have Board members with the drive and the education/knowledge to get us here. There has been a great effort and a lot of time exerted and we have educated people working on this subject. We can rely on their guidance. MOTION: Based on what he has seen and in reviewing the contract Larry Keller motioned that the Board move to authorize President Tony Tramel to sign the contract with D&J Site Construction in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents. Jean seconded the motion. Board vote was unanimous to approve. Tony will work on getting all insurance and any other miscellaneous items addressed and get the contract signed, hopefully within the next week. ​ NEW BUSINESS A. Item #2 added to Agenda at start of meeting: Mecca Henry – The purchase of sod, which has already occurred. A check was written to an employee to pay for a service provided by that employee’s wife’s company. It was done this way because the wife is not a US citizen and has trouble cashing checks. This is in direct violation of IRS rules. An employee should not receive both a W2 form as an employee and a 1099 Misc form as a contractor for non-employee compensation. Mecca was given this information by our CPA last year and she had passed it on to the Board. If the TWC (TX Workforce Commission) finds out about this, we are going to have to pay taxes and fines on the money paid to the employee for the work done by his wife’s company because we paid it to an employee. The check has already been cashed. At this point we can’t stop it. Mecca’s point in bringing this up is that we can’t ever do this again . We may have to pay a little more upfront for work we need done, but we won’t want to have to pay at a later day for any inappropriate action. Larry didn’t think there was any intention of deception. We have now all been made aware and it should not be done again. Everyone agreed there was no need for any kind of motion. This item is appearing in the minutes as an acknowledgment that the Board has heard Mecca’s statements and that, as a Board, we will do the right thing ongoing. B. Item #3 added to Agenda at start of meeting: Mecca Henry – The sale of a ‘SEPO owned’ trailer. Mecca has been made aware that we have sold a trailer to an individual, Fabian Flores. As this is SEPO property the sale should have been discussed by the Board prior to the sale occurring. Because this has happened in the past does not make it right. MOTION: Mecca Henry motioned that all sales of SEPO assets, whatever their value, should be discussed by the board prior to the sale. Lenore seconded the motion. Discussion - Larry asked if we had an asset inventory. Mecca indicated we do but has no idea if it is accurate. This a project that needs to be undertaken – clean up the list. There was additional discussion on how asset depreciation was calculated and how Mecca goes through SEPO records and also talks with the CPA to determine an asset’s value. Vote - The motion was approved five (5) to one (1) with Lyn Swonger representing the ‘no’ vote. Beth Parrish asked if we needed to approve ‘after the fact’ the sale of this trailer. Lyn Swonger said a new trailer was purchased last year. The trailer being sold needs lots of repairs. However, Lyn thought it was worth more than $400, which is the most that has been offered for it in the past. We still have the trailer in our possession and have received $300 (of the $600 selling price) from Fabian. That money is in the SEPO office. MOTION: Larry Keller moved to approve the sale of the trailer for a sum of $600 and authorize Lyn Swonger to sell it. Jean seconded the motion. The motion was approved five (5) to one (1) with Lenore Combs representing the ‘no’ vote. ​ ADJOURNMENT Larry Keller made a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 2:04 PM CT. Respectively Submitted, Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ATTACHMENTS (from Agenda) : ​ May 20, 2021, Unapproved Minutes of Board Meeting ​ View / Print from HERE Summary of D&J Site Construction Bid Proposal dated 2021 05 27 View / Print from HERE Board Mtg Minutes (2021-06-10) ******************** ​ SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA (Amended on 06-06-2021) (print from HERE ) Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 1:30 PM CT ​ A ‘hybrid’ meeting will occur. Retzlaff Hall will be open to Board members and those who wish to attend in person. Some Board members and anyone else who wishes to attend this meeting “virtually” can do so by Clicking the following link beginning at 1:15 PM. (This is the same link used for our last meeting.) To join the video meeting, click HERE . Please make your screen and microphone are available on your device by checking off the area shown on your screen to activate these features once connected. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a button noted as “Caption”, please turn this on so you might be able to see the text of words spoken by each person during the meeting. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ​ Call to Order. Roll Call Tony Tramel Jean Burgoine Beth Parrish Mecca Henry Larry Keller Lyn Swonger Lenore Combs Verify the Agenda for this meeting was sent to the community via e-mail, posted on the Sunshine Web site and physically posted in both the SEPO Office and on the door to Retzlaff Hall. ​ Consideration / Adoption of any Amendments to the Posted Agenda for this meeting by Board Members. Review and consideration of approving the May 20, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes (Attachment 1) Unfinished Business Larry & Tony – After seeking out competitive bids for W Indiana Circle and Miscellaneous Asphalt Repairs, we only received one bid from Rhyner Construction, which was approximately 50% over our budgeted amount of $65,000. A value engineering exercise caused us to reduce the scope of the project pertaining to curb replacement by 50% and also permitted the use of recycled material / asphalt to be incorporated into the specifications. A bid for this reduced scope was then solicited from both Rhyner Construction and D&J Site Construction. Rhyner Construction’s bid was $58,312.32 and D&J Site Construction’s was $35.728.60 for the reduced scope. With this knowledge it appeared SEPO could do the full project as originally designed for a cost of $49,536 for W Indiana Circle, provide needed miscellaneous spot repairs of approximately 250 square yards of pavement primarily on W Michigan Ave, and asphalt crack sealing for a grand total of $62,836. It is recommended SEPO enter a contract with D&J Site Construction, in accordance with plans, specifications and contract documents noted as Ver11, and summarized in the attached Exhibit (Attachment 2) labeled “Sunshine Estate Country Club Summary of 2021 Road Project from D&J Site Construction dated 2021 05 27, which reflects a total estimated cost of $62,836. This firm is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. They are qualified and competent contractors. A motion to Authorize the President to take this recommended action is requested. The project is estimated to take 60 days plus or minus. If the Board approves entering a contract for the 2021 Road Projects today and if everything goes well, one might expect construction to commence after the July 4th holiday and be completed within 90 calendar days, which would be the end of September. Adjournment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTACHMENTS - May 20, 2021, Unapproved Minutes of Board Meeting View / Print from HERE Summary of D&J Site Construction Bid Proposal dated 2021 05 27 View / Print from HERE Copies of proposed construction plans / sketches, 20 pages View / Print from HERE Board Mtg Agenda (2021-06-10) ******************** ​ SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES (print from HERE ) Thursday, May 20, 2021 1:30 PM, Virtual Google Meet Only (APPROVED at the June 10, 2021 Mtg) ​ CALL TO ORDER President Tony Tramel called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM CT. Tony then informed everyone who was on Google Meet that the meeting was being recorded. This recording can be viewed by clicking HERE . ROLL CALL was taken. Tony Tramel, Mecca Henry, Beth Parrish, Lenore Combs, Jean Burgoine, Larry Keller and Lyn Swonger were present. Note: Lyn Swonger joined just prior to discussing ‘New Business’. AGENDA To meet the 72-hour pre-Board meeting requirement for posting the Agenda, on May 17, 2021 between 11:45 & 11:55 AM CT the Agenda was 1) sent via e-mail to the community, 2) posted on the Sunshine Web site, 3) posted outside the SEPO office and 4) posted on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall. President Tony Tramel asked if there were any amendments or additions to the posted Agenda. There were none. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES President Tony Tramel asked the board if there were any items to discuss prior to approving the minutes from the March 22, 2021 Board meeting (Attachment 1 in Agenda) . Beth Parrish moved the minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting be approved. Mecca Henry seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by all present. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Lyn Swonger - Golf Course Tony reported that Lyn had been inspecting the golf course this morning assessing if there had been any damage as a result of the recent rain. Jean Burgoine (Common Grounds/Maint. Area 1) SEPO Buildings The hot tub heater is down due to a leak. We are getting a new motor for the AC unit in Retzlaff Hall that will cost approximately $2000. The Pavilion area is going to be repainted to help keep people from slipping. This project has been moved up before redoing the showers because of the safety issue. There was a crack in the ceiling in the Billiards Room – Lalo has put spackling over the crack and is waiting for it to dry. Then he will paint it. Larry thought we might be having some ‘settling’ issues in those buildings. Tony indicated we probably want to incorporate this into the discussion of the Capital Improvements program. Larry Keller (Common Grounds/Maint. Area 2) Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches, Texas Ave We have been cleaning up Michigan Ave, particularly burying/removing some of the inappropriate pipes and other items. The front entrance has been re-landscaped. We are trying to adjust the sprinklers around Retzlaff Hall to cut down on the amount of water that is accumulating on Michigan Ave. The Siren Sensor Board at the front gate was causing the gate to hesitate and not close. This board cost $500-$600 to replace. Tony reported that while testing the new board with the technician, it didn’t work properly either. Another new board has been ordered and Tony will test this new one with the technician – hopefully, next week. See Indiana Circle update below. Lenore Combs (Common Grounds/Maint. Area 3) Storage & Woodshop, Tennis/Pickleball & Shuffleboard She thanked Pat Harvey and Vic Hilman for the new can shed shutters and picket fence. She is looking to put a Roadbed in the storage lot – from the gate to the tree debris area. It will be a designated area of “where to drive in and out of the storage lot”. It will protect the individual lot rental areas and keep the lines/ropes designating each lot from needing to be constantly restriped. She is going to look into a product suggested by Larry Keller and work up a spec sheet to present to the board for review and vote. She thanked the SEPO staff for weeding and all the other work they do in the Lot. She is concerned about residents not taking care of their rental lots. There is lots of debris and loose items that need to be cleaned up. Larry asked if residents signed anything when they rented a lot. Beth confirmed there is a one-page Lot Rental Agreement that the residents sign at the beginning of each year. Lenore will get a copy of this form, rework it as needed and present it to the board for review and vote. Harlingen and Combes were upset over the tree debris being dumped in the Storage Lot due to the cost of removing it. It used to be that when a vendor trimmed the palm trees, they would haul the trimmings away. Now they are put in the storage lot. Lenore investigated having them recycled, but it was too costly. She will continue to monitor this situation. John Chajec donated a practice tee net. Lenore is looking for assistance to get it put up. She is still looking into a new Surveillance system(s). The current plan is to do one area at a time – Front first, then woodshop, then antennas, cameras and other areas. Tony has some info that may assist with this effort. Mecca Henry - Treasurer - Financial Status / Reports Mecca need to get Board approval of the Feb, Mar & Apr 2021 financial statements. Larry moved to approve them. Beth seconded the motion. All present approved. Mecca volunteered to provide background material to the directors supporting areas they may not be all that familiar with. She can gather that information at the same time she is creating the budget sheets. Tony hopes to have a special meeting on Budget preparation. Beth Parrish - Secretary Beth has created a OneDrive area where board-related items are being placed. Only those on the board with the link to this area can access these documents. She will be placing the results of the Rules Review Committee there and send everyone the link. Tony Tramel - President Tony is concentrating on resolving issues with residents who are guilty of SEPO Covenant violations. He is of the belief they have all been resolved except one that the Board is currently dealing with. Prior to this meeting the Board was polled (via Google Form) to determine where everyone stood on lifting SEPO Covid-19 restrictions. There were varied opinions. After investigating if the results from such a poll could constitute an official Board vote, it is now Tony’s belief that it does not. The use of this type of inquiry into Board matters will be discontinued. All items requiring a Board vote will be placed on a Board agenda and discussed/voted on at a Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS Board - SEPO & Covid-19 Restrictions (Attachment 2 in Agenda) Lyn Swonger joined the meeting at this point. Everyone who wanted to voiced their opinion on lifting SEPO Covid-19 restrictions. Beth Parrish & Larry Keller – Seeing how things have started opening up around the country they wanted to drop all restrictions. Lenore – People are going to get vaccinated or not. The responsibility is on each individual to take care of themselves. She wants to open everything. Lyn Swonger – Stated there were 11 new Covid-19 cases in Cameron Co today and a total of 128 in May. Although people need to be responsible for themselves, what about non-vaccinated people who may start coming into Sunshine? Jean – Wants to drop all restrictions. Larry made a motion to drop all current Covid-19 restrictions in SEPO previously initiated by SEPO boards. Lenore seconded the motion. Voice Vote was: Lyn Swonger and Mecca Henry – no, Jean Burgoine, Larry Keller, Lenore Combs and Beth Parrish – yes. The motion passed – four to two - effective immediately. Beth will compose an e-mail for Tony’s review that will be sent to the community documenting this decision. Mecca Henry – Reserve Fund Tony indicated we need to have an account designated for the Reserve Fund. Mecca stated the Frost Money Market has $104,000 in it that would accessible as soon as/if needed. Mecca Henry motioned that we designate the Frost MM as our Reserve Fund. Lenore seconded it. The vote was a unanimous yes by acclamation. Lenore Combs – Storage Lot Most of the items in the agenda has already been discussed in Lenore’s status report above. Storage Lot 504 - Women’s Club property: This lot contains two sheds. Lenore needs to get with Marian Young (Women's Club) and Lassey Dahlstrom (who is familiar with many items in the sheds on this lot) to discuss next steps for repairing these sheds to avoid damage and/or theft of items stored inside them. Can Shed (added during meeting): This is not a ‘garbage’ can shed. Residents need to be more diligent about cleaning out their cans (remove food etc) before putting them in this shed. Beth – 4 O’clock Golf Scramble (Attachment 3 in Agenda) The board had previously questioned whether this was a SEPO-sanctioned golf event. Tony found a document describing it – what, who, when etc - but wasn’t sure if it had been previously approved by a Board or if anyone, other than those who gave it to him, had ever seen it. Beth updated it and requested the Board approve it. Due to the start time of this event varying depending on how long it stays light and how hot it is, the following occurred. Jean moved we change the name to the “O’Clockers Golf Group”. Beth seconded it. It was approved unanimously by acclamation. Jean then moved to approve the document, with the name change. Larry seconded it. It was approved unanimously by acclamation. Beth will update the document accordingly and get it distributed to 1) those residents who run/guide this event, 2) the SEPO Office 3) to the community and 4) on the Web site. (See Attachment 1 - Updated document) Tony – Fair Housing Exemption and selection of an HOA knowledgeable attorney. The Rules Review Committee uncovered items related to Fair Housing Act that we currently aren’t conforming to. It appears we need a documented survey method occurring “every two years” or process for gathering certain information. Tony would like to move forward with developing something and getting the rest of the board more involved. We need to find a new attorney in the next month or two as our current one is retiring. He/She needs to at least be knowledgeable (even if not an expert) of HOA laws. How do people know this is a 55+ community? Tony and Larry are proposing we place the following text/numbers at the front entrance, so it reads “A Senior Community (55+)”. Tony and Valerie have come up with a procedure for new residents that are selling or reselling property in order to issue them a resale certificate (which is what occurs and is required by TX RE Law) to document and agree to our Covenants, By-Laws and Policy and Procedures, before they purchase a home in Sunshine Estates. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lenore – All items had already been discussed. Beth – Employee Handbook Update Clarification (Attachment 4 in Agenda) Only the proposed updates were included in the Agenda. Lenore made a motion to approve the changes. Jean seconded it. Open discussion – Lyn had a problem with two 15-minute breaks, which was an item that had been approved previously during a meeting on March 8, which he had not been able to attend. He said for the past three years, the Golf Course employees had taken a break from 10-10:30 for breakfast and then from 12:30 to 1 for lunch. The discussion ended with Lenore rescinding her motion until this was resolved. The next step is to ensure, if we leave the current handbook as it is (stating two 15-minute breaks) but continue to let the Golf Course employees take them in a 30-minute bundle, as they currently do, that we are in compliance with Federal and State work requirements. Tony suggested 2-3 board members pursue this; put a draft together and send it to the entire board. All handbook updates will then be on the next Board meeting agenda for a vote. Tony – Committee review of Policies, Bylaws, and Covenants The Board will have a special meeting on June 24 (if that day works for everyone) to review the committee’s recommendations and develop an action plan on how/when changes, if there are any, ‘can’ be implemented. Larry & Tony – Current Status of W Indiana Circle bid process We have reached out to several general contractors. One attended a meeting to discuss our proposal. His estimate was much too costly. We then revised what we would like to have done and are still waiting on a new cost estimate. Larry has since found another general contractor that we hope can work with us. When we find someone to do this work, we will report to the board with the details and ask for approval. If not approved, it’s back to the drawing board. At some point during this process the proposal for work to be performed will be presented to those residents who live on W Indiana Circle for review/input. Tony - SEPO complaints and resolution of same Each Thursday, Tony reviews any Suggestion/Complaint forms submitted in the box in the Office and has addressed most of them himself. He agrees with Beth that a formal process for submitting Suggestion/Complaint forms needs to be developed and the community informed of said process. Tony - Committee to develop a 3–5-year capital improvement program. Tony hopes to put together a draft to use to start taking action on this item. Tony – Reinstatement of Golf Trail Fees and date of reinstatement, if approved. There has been some discussion about whether we should re-instate these fees and the corresponding language that would go with them. Jean and Lyn questioned what the fees would be used for. Tony indicated they would be used for trail maintenance and other amenities that would be directly associated with the golf course itself, i.e., landscaping, water pumps, fountains, major irrigation changes. Tony will prepare a report for Board review/vote at the next meeting. Tony & Mecca – Reserve Fund: Was previously discussed. Tony – What is status of ACC updating their process and revising the request form? Tony attended the last ACC mtg as a Board rep. They are in discussions about creating a new submission form that would include why a permit was denied. They are also looking into what the Board can legally do if a resident who has been denied a request continues with the work in spite of it being denied by the ACC. ADJOURNMENT Beth Parrish made a motion to adjourn. Mecca Henry seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 PM CT. Respectively Submitted, Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Attachments: O’Clockers Golf documentation (Attachment 1) (print from HERE ) Board Mtg Minutes (2021-05-20) Board Mtg Agenda (2021-05-20) ******************** ​ SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA (print from HERE ) (Called by the SEPO Board President) Thursday, May 20, 2021 1:30 PM, Virtual Google Meet Only ​ Because of Covid-19, only a Virtual Meeting will occur. Persons who wish to attend this meeting can do so by Clicking the following link beginning at 1:15 PM. Board members and SEPO residents will be connecting virtually, there will not be any physical meeting in Retzlaff Hall. This is the same link used for our last meeting. To join the video meeting, click HERE . Please make your screen and microphone are available on your device by checking off the area shown on your screen to activate these features once connected. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a button noted as “Caption”, please turn this on so you might be able to see the text of words spoken by each person during the meeting. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ​ Call to Order. Roll Call Tony Tramel Jean Burgoine Beth Parrish Mecca Henry Larry Keller Lyn Swonger Lenore Combs Verify the Agenda for this meeting was sent to the community via e-mail, posted on the Sunshine Web site and physically posted in both the SEPO Office and on the door to Retzlaff Hall. ​ Consideration / Adoption of any Amendments to the Posted Agenda for this meeting by Board Members. Review and consideration of approving the March 22, 2021 Board Meeting (Attachment 1) Reports of Officers: Lyn Swonger - Golf Course Jean Burgoine (Common Grounds/Maintenance Area 1) SEPO Buildings Larry Keller (Common Grounds/Maintenance Area 2) Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches, Texas Ave Lenore Combs (Common Grounds/Maintenance Area 3) Storage & Shop Area, Tennis/Shuffleboard Mecca Henry - Treasurer - Financial Status / Reports Beth Parrish - Secretary Tony Tramel - President New Business: Board – Determine next steps (Review/Change or Not/Approve) SEPO Covid-19 Restrictions with discussion and potential Action. (Attachment 2) Mecca – Formally: Approve and Designate a specific account and Budget line item as “Reserve Fund.” Lenore – “Roadbed” Lot 504 - Women’s Club property? Orientation on weeds and other products Debris and loose objects stowed under sheds = potential problem in a hurricane Lots of debris generally spread out in Storage Lot Hgn & Combes – issue with tree limbs etc Practice Tee netting replacement Ref: By-Laws 16-01……… Covenants – SECTION 2-3 COMMON AREA Policy & Procedures: Tennis Court, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Storage Area, Storage Area Buildings, Woodworker’s Shop FORMS: Not aware of any. Beth – ​ 4 O’clock Golf Scramble (Attachment 3) Document consideration. Activity Name Change consideration. Tony – Discussion regarding Fair Housing Exemption and development of a survey instrument / formal process. Recent review of other HOA documents and need to move on selecting a HOA specialty attorney to assist in needed changes. Unfinished Business: Lenore - Forms, Documents and Process for the Storage Area Surveillance Cameras Can Shed Beth – Employee Handbook Update Clarification. (Attachment 4) Tony – Update on committee status concerning review of Policies, Bylaws, and Covenants and potential modifications, need for action plan. Larry & Tony – Current Status of W Indiana Circle bid process Tony - Discussion on the need to establish a formal means of addressing SEPO complaints and resolution of same. Tony - Committee to develop a 3–5-year capital improvement program. Tony, Larry & Lyn Document deliverable is a 2-3 page Excel Spreadsheet listing equipment, and other capital-intensive projects, like pavement repairs, golf course improvements, rehabilitation of Retzlaff exterior, pool shower tiles replacement, hot tub rehabilitation, motors and pumps for golf course and the pool, additional lighting around office, etc., and a timeframe for such expenditures. Need to identify a method to fund / replace expenditures within our reserve fund. Document past to next Board for Consideration. Tony – Reinstatement of Golf Trail Fees and date of reinstatement, if approved. Tony & Mecca – Formal designation of Reserve Fund / Account, Budget 2022, and Capital Improvements Program Follow Up Tony – What is status of ACC updating their process and revising the request form? Beth put together a proposed process document for the Web site and sent to the board for review. There were questions from some. Tony indicated the ACC was working on a Revised Form. What are next steps to get this finalized - Form & Process? On April 17, the new form was still in process. It may list items you 'do not' need to have a permit. (Attachment 5) Adjournment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attachments: March 22, 2021 Unapproved Minutes of Board Meeting SEPO & Covid-19 Restrictions Review 4 O’Clock Golf Scramble documentation Employee Handbook Update Clarification Proposed ACC Request Form ​ (Attachment 1) NOTE: Items in the minutes in blue were added after the ‘unapproved’ minutes from the March 22, 2021 Board meeting were published to the community on March 26, 2021. SEPO Board Minutes (March 22, 2021) To be considered for Approval at Next Board meeting on May 20, 2021 SEPO Board Meeting Minutes Monday, March 22, 2021 1:30 PM, Virtual Google Meet Only ​ The 'Revised' Minutes from March 22, 2021 submitted for approval during this meeting can be viewed/printed from HERE . ​ (Attachment 2) SEPO & Covid-19 Restrictions Review ​ ​ The below is from the Sunshine Web site . MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING: Wearing a Mask is a requirement as stated in the DIAGRAM ABOVE . Please maintain Social Distance EVERYWHERE . WHAT IS OPEN: (other than what is shown in diagram above)​ Woodshop - As long as a Monitor is present. Front gate (Continues to be locked at night as normal.) Access to Encore. SOCIAL GATHERINGS: Residents/Renters who have get-togethers : In their Homes are no longer limited to ten participants. Social Distance is recommended. In the Common Areas are no longer limited to ten participants, but must maintain Social Distance. KEYPADS: Keypads are active: Into the Sunburst Building (on Fitness Room door) Into the Library/Lounge Upon entering and exiting any buildings that have an active Keypad, please shut the door behind you to eliminate entry by anyone not permitted in that building. The Keypad codes can be found on this Web site in the "Residents Only " section. ​ USPS OVERSIZE PACKAGE DELIVERY:​​ Mail packages that are too big to fit in your mailbox are being placed in the General Purpose Room, which is located between the Pool and the Fitness Room. A slip will be placed in your mailbox by the postman to inform you of delivery. This room has a Keypad to allow residents/renters 24 hr access. It also has a video camera with monitoring capacity. The Keypad Code can be found in the "Residents Only " section of this Web site. ​ (Attachment 3) 4 O’Clock Golf Scramble documentation In the 2021 SEPO Board’s continuing effort to document SEPO Activities, Clubs & Processes, this document is being proposed for consideration and adoption by the Board. If approved, it will be distributed to those resident’s who are currently overseeing this scramble. They should have it available at all times in their golf carts during scramble play in order to answer any questions that may arise from the event participants. Sunshine Country Club Estates Four O'clock Golf Scramble The Four O'clock Golf scramble is a golf event approved by the SEPO Board. Therefore, it shall adhere to all the same rules as other SEPO approved golf events. Play shall commence at 4:00 pm each day and may be delayed, postponed or canceled when conflicting with special events (IE: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament), or prior established events (IE: 3:00 pm Thursday Golf Scramble). (NOTE: During warmer months the start time often gets pushed back to avoid the worst heat of the day.) The Four O'clock Golf Scramble is open to all Sunshine Country Club Estate residents and renters and their immediate family and guests. This is a shotgun start best ball scramble. Teams and start hole will be determined by a random draw. The number of start holes and team size will be determined by the number of players present. At no time shall any team exceed five players. No advance signup is necessary. Player's meet at 4:00 pm (or a later designated time) in the parking lot outside the SEPO office. Team one will commence play on hole one and other teams will start on consecutive holes two, three, four, etc. There is no cost to play. Therefore, no prize monies are paid. In an effort to accommodate all golfers not participating in the 4 O’clock Scramble, individual players may tee off following the scramble team on hole one. Participants shall adhere to normal golf etiquette by allowing players already on the course to complete their hole before proceeding. Example: The scramble consists of four teams starting on holes one through four. There is already a group on hole two preparing to tee off. Scramble Teams on hole one, three and four may proceed to tee off. But the Scramble team on hole two must wait until the group already there completes that hole and moves on. The course is not closed for this scramble. Therefore, all players need to be courteous and respectful toward all golfers. ​ (Attachment 4) Employee Handbook Update Clarification The verbiage highlighted in YELLOW indicate changes proposed by various members of the SEPO Board. SEPO Sunshine Estates Property Owners Employee Handbook ABSENTEEISM / TARDINESS When one of our employees is absent, the other employees possessing the necessary skills required, should strive to cover the workload of that employee during his/her absence. Hours of Work A normal work week for hourly Maintenance employees (Golf Course and Groundskeeper) is 40 hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Each Maintenance employee is entitled to a 30-minute unpaid and uninterrupted period of time for their lunch break and two paid 15-minute breaks each workday. Bookkeeper Perform new resident orientations all year . Custodian Must perform other duties as assigned. Golf Course Lead Required to exercise independent judgment. He must maintain open communication with the Bookkeeper and Board Members. The relationship between the Golf Course Lead and the Bookkeeper is critical in maintaining Sunshine Estates as a pleasant place to live for all our residents. Must perform other duties as assigned. Golf Course Employee Have knowledge of operation of golf course and other common areas. Is responsible for maintaining 9 -hole golf course and to know about chemical and fertilizer application. Is responsible for all of SEPO's equipment. It must be kept clean and in good working condition. Support other areas of responsibility (Central Facilities or Grounds) within Sunshine Estates as requested, consistent with meeting the primary requirements of this position. Must perform other duties as assigned. Grounds Keeper Have knowledge of the operation of the common areas. Is responsible for: Other duties as assigned. ​ (Attachment 5) Proposed ACC Request Form Back to Top

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in May 2019. Sent 05-29-2019: Sunshine gardens - I hope everyone here and elsewhere is having a happy beginning of summer! I have really enjoyed working in the gardens and appreciate the support. Due to some health concerns I am dividing the work now. Starting now, the entrance area will be taken care of completely by Marion Young. The three pots by the pool are taken care of by Lupe, and her daughter who is filling in for her currently. I will still care for the new garden by the office, and only that area. Best wishes to all! Irene Phillips ​ Sent 05-28-2019: You are invited - Jerry Bressler Birthday Party - Jerry Bressler’s having a 79th Birthday Party! Wednesday, May 29th. 3 -4 pm. Drop by & have a piece of cake at his home at: 2024 W. Michigan Drive Judy Parker Sent 05-25-2019: Memorial Day Ceremonay Invitation - City of Harlingen Memorial Day Sun Set Ceremony The Harlingen Veteran’s Advisory Board and the Veterans Memorial Project Committee, invite you to a Memorial Day Candle Light ceremony on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at 7:30 pm. The ceremony will be at the Veteran’s Memorial Park at Pendleton Park 1425 Morgan Blvd. Harlingen, TX. Since it can't be attached to the e-mail, Beth has loaded the original invitation - which is a very moving picture - to the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please click on this link to view it. -- Lenore J Combs ​ Sent 05-25-2019: Memorial Day - Pool Party And Games are planned for Monday 27th. Happy hour 4:30 eats at 5:00. Bring your floats and fill the pool ! We will have hot dogs,baked beans, chips , slaw with cake and homemade ice cream for dessert. We ask that you bring your own drinks and a good will donation to offset the cost of food. Looking forward to a fun filled day that we can all enjoy. Sherri Gardner Sent 05-22-2019: Update on Lupe - Lupe came out of surgery yesterday (05-21-19) with no complications. She was kept overnight for observation and will be going home today (05-22-19). If you would like to send her get well cards, it will be to 1214 N B Street, Harlingen TX 78550. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 05-19-2019: Lupe Information - Lupe will be having surgery on the 21st. She will recuperate for a month. While she is out her daughter Melinda will be filling in for her. Please welcome her with Sunshine smiles! If you would like to send Lupe get well wishes, her address is: Lupe Garza 1214 North B Street Harlingen, Tx. 78550 Cathy Richmond for Dick Shelton (Board President) ​ Sent 05-19-2019: Neighborhood Watch agenda for this Monday 3pm Retz Hall - Click HERE to view and download, if you wish, the agenda for our meeting on Monday, May 20. Good chance of HPD and Detectives showing up. Lenore J Combs Sent 05-06-2019: Bad Guys again - Dear Friends, Over the weekend, the Bad Guys visited Encore via the resaca possibly from the loop taking advantage of shabby gates. - got some opportunistic cars and homes etc. Police report filed. I suggest you check your stuff.. Seems like point of entry was shabby gates. We checked the condition of our resaca gates on the ridge off Missouri. They are probably not a challenge to them either!. They were "fixed" a while back but probably could use a facelift with some updated security measures. SEPO Board is aware and we shall share info today. Last week Norm Pankow and I were invited to Paradise Park by Sgt Michael Brooks. They recently had some Bad Guys visit them too. Now they are reconsidering a Neighborhood Watch. Guess what - we discussed to ID dark spots, place solar lighting, locking up stuff - sound familiar????? Seems they don't have a No Trespassing sign ..... Another thing in common was a favorite entry point for the Bad Guys. Also met an old friend who attended Citizens Police Academy with us - we shall keep in touch. 2 Bad Guys and all of us - why are they winning????? 😞 HPD has talked to us for 10 years. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team Sunshine CC Estates Sent 05-06-2019: Estate Sales and Garage Sales advisory - Dear Friends - Our friend and neighbor, Virginia Carubia will have an Estate Sale on May 30, 31 and 1 June Thursday, Friday and Saturday - all day.. Expect traffic in SCCE on & off all 3 days and especially busy on Iowa. Our resident population is less in the summer and would like for you to do episodic random Safety Patrols essentially for all 3 days. Please, may I suggest you use your personal golf cart and to wear your Orange vest while cruisin' or checking out a bargain.. Keeps the Bad Guys on their toes too. 🙃 Observe and report. Call in suspicious activity 956 216 5940 (PD Dispatch) -- have your little piece of info ready. Thank you. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW-CERT *********************************************************************************** NW CERT Estate Sale vs Garage Sale, April 2019 Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Officer Alicia Garcia, NW HPD District Representative A Garage sale is typically the sale of someone’s unwanted household items usually held in your garage or driveway. A Yard sale has so much stuff it tends to spill into your yard. It’s not very structured and is a fun day in the community. An Estate sale is the sale of items from an estate to sell items from the home. Many Estate Sales are managed by companies hired by the individual to help with selling an entire home of possessions. More businesslike – usually goes 3 days. A Garage - Yard sale at Sunshine – residents are all out there and it attracts many residents who may also have their sale. Great social day too. An Estate sale is a business function and the Company does a call out to “their friends and associates” to enhance the buying power from their wide customer base as well as place ads professionally to advertise in advance via print and social media, website etc. Safety and security concerns increase. The customer base is expanded. This summer, many Winter Texans are already home. Please sign up for random Neighborhood Watch Patrols for these days. You can use your own golf cart. Wear your orange vest – it speaks volumes. The special signup sheet and details are in the Library on the NW bulletin board. Concern will also be for reasonable care so the streets have enough room for an emergency vehicle to get thru Senin a hurry. Please contact me if you can help or have questions. Thanks. 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

S EPO Community E-Mails: February 2021 Sent 2021-02-28: Policies & Procedures Update, Feb 25, 2021 - An e-mail was sent containing the latest version of the SEPO Policies & Procedures document that was discussed and approved for update at the SEPO Board meeting on Feb 25, 2021. The section on 'FISCAL POLICIES' was added. ​ This document was sent to the SEPO Office for filing. It is also on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can be downloaded from there. You could have also download it from the e-mail using the link provided. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-27: REPLY REQUESTED: Possible COVID-19 Shots here in the Estates - I've invited you to fill out a form: Possible COVID19 Shots here in the Estates The SEPO Board is attempting to bring COVID-19 shots to the Estates and provide them onsite for those who still want to receive their shots. You can use this form for either yourself, a family member or a SEPO neighbor who does not "do" e-mails. If you are responding for someone else, be sure to talk to them before responding. If you have questions about qualifying for the shots you can see the requirements for Phase 1B here: COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation, Phase 1B Definition (texas.gov) We have a long way to go, but if we are successful in setting it up, would you want to receive your first shots here? If so, we need some information for planning purposes. We will need your e-mail address so we can keep you posted when we make progress. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-02-27: Link to view SEPO Board Meeting held on Feb 25, 2021 - The SEPO Board meeting held on Feb 25, 2021 was Virtual, using Google Meet, and was recorded (except for the first seven minutes). Here is the link to the recording, which everyone is welcome to view: https://1drv.ms/v/s!ArA0fRIwdohihKlAUoThhrC1elK7EQ The minutes from this meeting will be published within the next 3-4 days or sooner. If you have any questions about or issues with viewing this video, let me know. (And yes - I have ANOTHER e-mail strictly for board issues. But I am still monitoring all of the rest of the SEPO Communication e-mails.) Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-26: CORRECT, Men's Golf Tournament: Tee Times - Tee times for all golfers playing in the Men's League tournament will be at 9:30 AM (NOT 9 AM) and 12:30 PM on both Mon & Tue, Mar 1 & 2. Mark Owen ​ Sent 2021-02-26: PLEASE RETURN: for Men's Golf League Tournament - Whoever picked up the #3 hole CTP board and still has it, please return it. I need it for the Men's Leage Golf Tournament this coming Mon & Tues. Thanks Mark Owen Sent 2021-02-26: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: March 2021 - The Mar 2021 Newsletter has been posted on the Web site HERE . Valerie will have printed copies available in the Library sometime today. Beth Parrish ​ Sent 2021-02-25: Missing Package (Prater) - There was a package confirmed left in the package room that is missing> Could you please check if you accidentally picked it up? It was delivered Wednesday. Tiffany Prater 4344 N. Missouri St. ​ Sent 2021-02-25: Irrigations Pumps, Water & Street Maintenance - The irrigation pumps are out due to structural maintenance on the streets. The irrigation water will be out until Saturday, possibly Monday. We may need to borrow water line(s) to water the greens. A huge Thank You to those who are willing to help. Larry Keller Director of Common Area 2 ​ Sent 2021-02-24: LOST: another divot repair tool - I lost a divot repair tool a couple of months ago and would like it back also if found. It is metal and has a ball marker with a swirl design. I check the lost & found on occasion but it has not been turned in. Dan Crothers 901-491-2147 ​ Sent 2021-02-23: NOTICE: Executive Board Meeting on Feb 25, 2021 - President Tramel has called an Executive Board Meeting to be held this Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 3:30 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 Executive Board Meeting Agenda follows. Consideration of adjusting Annual Leave for SEPO employees who were unable to report to work the week, of February 15-19, 2021. Various alleged SEPO violations and agreeing on an action plan to address each issue. Examine a situation related to definition of “Renters”. Identify process of resolving complaints from Residents or others. Other related items from Directors regarding personnel and or litigation. Discussions, resolutions and / or identification of action plans regarding issues noted above. Tony Tramel SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2021-02-23: Missing Package - Missing Package - Addressed to: Hazel Livingston @ 4313 N Kansas Was delivered 2/11/2021 to General Purpose Room ... If you accidentally picked it up ... please call the office ASAP!! Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 Sent 2021-02-23: LOST: divot repair tool - I lost a divot repair tool on our golf course about a week or so ago. It has a Casey's emblem, and was a gift from my former employer and has some sentimental value. If found, please call Howard Hecker at 515-205-8747. Thank you. ​ Sent 2021-02-23: Hot Tub - Some of the jet coverings in the hot tub were missing and have been replaced. All the jets are working properly -- just differently than before. Please, do not attempt to reposition the jets as that tends to break them. Thanks. Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2021-02-23: FINAL REMINDER: MAR 2021 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on FEB 24 - This is the FINAL reminder. If you have an article you would like published in the MAR 2021 Sunshine Newsletter, it needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. Remember - This is the last official Newsletter for the 2020-2021 Winter Season. Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Newsletter Editor 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-22: Sunburst Building Water tank - The small water heater in the Sunburst Building was replaced today. Hot water should be available now in that building. Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2021-02-22: Pictures from Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader - I've been told I totally missed the Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader event last night. I went to my front porch at 5:30 but I guess it was already over. BUMMER. So, if anyone has pictures I can post on the Web site, please send them to me or contact me so I can get them off of whatever device you have them on. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-22: AGENDA for Board Meeting on Feb 25, 2021 - The agenda has been added to the Web site HERE and will be posted outside of the SEPO Office and on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall. Tony Tramel SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2021-02-22: CORRECTED: UNAPPROVED Meeting Minutes from Feb 16, 2021 SEPO 2021 Board Meeting - The corrected document can be found HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO 2021 Board Secretary ​ Sent 2021-02-20: UNAPPROVED Meeting Minutes from Feb 16,2021 SEPO Board 2021 Meeting - NOTE - On 2021-02-22 these minutes were corrected and sent out to the community. The corrected document can be found HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO 2021 Board Secretary ​ Sent 2021-02-20: Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Feb 16, 2020 (Unapproved) - This documents can be found HERE . Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2021-02-20: Sunburst Building Water Pipe - There will be no hot water in the Sunburst building. Some pipes burst. The problem will be fixed early next week. Jean Burgoine SEPO Board Director Common Area 1 ​ Sent 2021-02-19: Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader - Because the air is still so cold, the committee decided to hold the Mardi Gras "Follow the Leader" on Sunday. Hopefully, this will be the last change we need to make. DAY/DATE: Sunday , February 21, 2021 TIME: 4:00 - Meet at the North side of Retzlaff Hall JUDGING: 4:30 to 5:00 - Prizes awarded and parade lineup There are six cash prizes: three for the best cart and three for the best costume. You can enter both or just one. The parade will start around 5:00 for those who are watching. Masks or a costume mask must be worn as usual. So decorate and make a costume! See you there! Marian Young Thanks to the other committee members: Eileen Anderson, Sue Swidryk, Lehua Keller, Lenore Combs, and Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2021-02-19: Resident Passing - Ron Salemi passed away today (Feb 19). Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Manager ​ Sent 2021-02-19: Calling All Dogs - Our first dog nail clipping service with Sandra Delaunay was a success. Having one person come to the Estates, as far as Covid-19 is concerned, is better than 20 people going out to different places. We set appointments for everyone so there was never a crowd. In between each appointment, we used sanitizer and cleaned the table. Our next Spa Day for your Pup will be held this Tuesday. All sizes of dogs are welcome. DATE: February 23, 2021 TIME: 1 - 4 pm LOCATION: Dog park in the storage lot. CALL: Pam Lacy @ 218-443-3416 to set up an appointment COST: $10 Masks & SD Marian Young ​ Sent 2021-02-19: Resident Passing - David Preter passed away last evening, February 18, 2021. Our thoughts and Prayers to Gerri and Their Family. Kathy Wunderlich ​ Sent 2021-02-17: Web site has been updated - I was able to update the Sunshine Web site just now with the below. EOY 2020 SEPO Financials are HERE . Link to Video of Virtual SEPO Board meetings held on Feb 16, 2021 are HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-17: SEPO December 2020 Financials - Hello Homeowners, HERE are the financials for December. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Mecca Henry SEPO Treasurer (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com ​ Sent 2021-02-17: Link to view SEPO "Annual Meeting of Shareholders" from Feb 16, 2021 - Both the SEPO Annual Board meeting and the first Board meeting of the new 2021 board were held on Feb 16, 2021 starting at 3 PM and ending at 3:38 PM. These meetings were both Virtual using Google Meet and were recorded. HERE is the link to the recording which everyone is welcome to view. I will be putting this link on the Web site HERE . However the Web site editor is currently down and I can't do any updating to it right now. If you have any questions about or issues with viewing this video, let me know. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-17: NW-CERT Minutes of 15 Feb 2021 Virtual meeting - Minutes from this meeting are available HERE . Lenore Combs ​ Sent 2021-02-17: SEPO Office Manager Apologies/Situation - I would like to apologize to the community for not being in the office these past few days. I have been out of power at home and have been with my kids trying to stay warm. Thx for your understanding. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2021-02-17: REMINDER: MAR 2021 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Feb 24, 2021 - If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Mar 2021 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. Please note this will be the last Newsletter published for the 2020-2021 Winter Season. Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-16: Results of 2021 SEPO Board Elections - Here are the results of the election of the SEPO 2021 Board announced at the SEPO Annual meeting on Feb 16, 2021. There were a total of four positions that needed to be filled. Their terms expire in Feb 2023. The vote totals were as follows: Larry Keller (206) Jean Burgoine (202) Beth Parrish (202) Lenore Combs (199) Dana Weiss (81) Your returning SEPO Board members, whose terms expire in Feb 2022 are (in alphabetical order): Mecca Henry Lyn Swonger Tony Tramel After the Annual meeting was adjourned the new board convened their first meeting where elections were held to fill the Director positions for the 2021 Board. The results are as follows: President: Tony Tramel Director of Golf Course & 1st VP: Lyn Swonger Director of Common Area 1: Jean Burgoine Director of Common Area 2 & 2nd VP: Larry Keller Director of Common Area 3: Lenore Combs Treasurer: Mecca Henry Secretary: Beth Parrish Additional information about these positions and Board member phone numbers can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Your 2021 SEPO Board ​ Sent 2021-02-15: MARKETPLACE: Home for Sale - Please note the below new listing, along with pictures, in the Sunshine Marketplace - Homes for Sale . 4168 N Missouri St - (New Listing 02-15-2021) Home Owner: Elwood and Mary Dronen Contact #: 701 361-5856 Description: Built 1984 960 Sq Ft 2 bedrooms / 2 baths Totally updated bricked over doublewide mobile home. Texas room, shed, carport Laminate floors thru-out (except baths are tiled) Sent 2021-02-15: CANCELLED: Men's Golf League on Tue, Feb 16 - Due to the weather Men's Golf League is cancelled for Tue, Feb. 16, 2021. Mark Owen ​ Sent 2021-02-15: Neighborhood Watch Meeting Details for Today (A Good Use of your time) - In case you haven't received this yet, it concerns the NW meeting info for today. You are no doubt just as bored as I am today - all locked in and tired of daytime TV. If you haven't been to a Neighborhood Watch meeting before, this afternoon (Monday 2/15) at 3:00 is your chance to do something different. Neighborhood Watch is that group of volunteers that patrol our streets in the evenings, offer Operation ID services and also operate the security cameras. Catalytic converter thefts are going wild in St. Paul MN these days and we can probably expect them to become popular here in Harlingen again. It was the IR perimeter monitoring of the storage lot that seems to have taught the locals to leave us alone, but memories are short. Neighborhood watch does a lot for us. This afternoon you may as well set in on the virtual meeting and learn a lot more about NW. About 5 or 10 minutes before 3:00, click on the following: https://meet.google.com/tgt-wrgz-jcf and ask to be admittted to the meeting. Once admitted it might be good for you to mute your microphone unless you want everyone to hear what is happening in your house. The agenda can be found HERE . It will be time well spent and you may want to offer opinions or suggestions. Take Care and Stay Safe Pat Harvey patharvey4169@gmail.com ​ Sent 2021-02-15: REMINDER: "Annual Meeting of Shareholders" Mtg (02-16-2021, 3 PM) Google Meet Instructions - SEPO ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS 3:00 PM, Virtual Google Meet Only Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ​ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because of Covid-19, only a Virtual Meeting will occur. Persons who wish to attend this meeting can do so by Clicking the following link beginning at 2:45 PM. Board members and SEPO residents will be connecting virtually, there will not be any physical meeting in Retzlaff Hall. Here is the link for the Annual Meeting. To join the video meeting, follow the instructions posted HERE .​ Please make your screen and microphone are available on your device by checking off the area shown on your screen to activate these features once connected. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a button noted as “Caption”, please turn this on so you might be able to see the text of words spoken by each person during the meeting. Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2021-02-15: POSTPONED: Mardi Gras - Follow the Leader - Hey Everyone, Since the weather is so, so cold, we have decided to have the Mardi Gras - Follow the Leader on Saturday. It will be more fun to decorate your cart in warmer weather. Sorry for the late notice. Here are the details for Mardi Gras. DAY/DATE: Saturday, February 20, 2021 TIME: 4:30 - Meet at the North side of Retzlaff Hall JUDGING: 5:00 to 5:30 - Prizes awarded and parade lineup There are six cash prizes: three for the best cart and three for the best costume. You can enter both or just one. The parade will start around 5:30 for those who are watching. Masks or a costume mask must be worn as usual. So decorate and make a costume! See you there! Marian Young Thanks to the other committee members: Eileen Anderson, Sue Swidryk, Lehua Keller, and Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2021-02-15: MARKETPLACE: Home for Sale by Owner - Please note the below new listing in the Sunshine Marketplace - Homes for Sale . ​ 1956 W Iowa Ave (New Listing 02-15-2021) - Homeowner: Art and Phaedra Serna Contact: Phaedra Serna (512-922-4101) Description: Built 1992, 1690 sq ft. 2 bedroom / 2 bath. Large family room. Fully remodeled in 2020 – Popcorn ceilings removed. Whole house tiled. New granite throughout. All new sinks and faucets. All new LED lighting throughout. New door handles, outlets and switches. Freshly painted cabinets, walls and trim. New shower in the master bath. Both toilets replaced with tall height. New stainless steel appliances. New fridge depth pantry. Home comes with all kitchen appliances. The rest will be unfurnished. Four new dusk to dawn exterior lights. New security system installed and owned (monthly monitoring service required). Wired for four security cameras (not included). Home has hurricane shutters on all windows. This home has never flooded since it sits on the higher side of the community. Comes with large owned on-site storage shed, which is currently located on Lot #6. The rent is $100 per year for this lot. NOTE: You would need to converse with the SEPO Office as to the availability of this lot or a different lot for this shed. Sent 2021-02-13: Letter of Appreciation - I just wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the wonderful job that our employees are doing here at Sunshine Estates. Along with a few residents who have contributed their time and efforts as well. Thanks to their hard work, we have been able to do a better job in serving our community and keeping up with what is expected here at Sunshine. You should know that I am grateful to everyone who has contributed up to this point. I sincerely want to thank them again in keeping us happy and safe. Frank Tewell 2nd Vice President , Director of Common Area ​ Sent 2021-02-10: Texas Ave Keypad - Part came in, keypad has been repaired !! If you need the code it is on the Web site HERE . Sincerely, Valerie Basaldua Office Manager ​ Sent 2021-02-10: Availability to Send SEPO E-Mails (UPDATE) - My schedule for the rest of the week up here in the Freezing Cold & Snowy Midwest has been set. After 7 PM today (02-10) I won't be able to send SEPO e-mails until Sunday morning. That is because I won't have internet availability until I return to TX late Sat evening. Unfortunately the mobile app for sending SEPO e-mails doesn't work correctly right now. If you have anything that is an emergency during that time, call me and I'll try to figure something out. Thx for your understanding during this time period. Beth Parrish SEPO E-Mail E-News Admin E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-10: MARKETPLACE: Golf Bags/Clubs for Sale - MARKETPLACE has been updated to contain the following: "FOR SALE" - Golf Bags & Clubs (Added 02-10-2021) Contact: Althea Millsap 956-428-5865 (H) OR 956-792-9752 (C) Description: Lady's Golf Bag Men's Golf Bag Various Golf Clubs Asking Price: Various​ Please remember the above and other items your neighbors have For Sale or Free can be found HERE . Sent 2021-02-09: Slight Revisions to SEPO "ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS" Documents for February 16, 2021 - There have been some minor revisions made to the documents that will be used/discussed during the Feb. 16, 2021 SEPO Annual Meeting. Beth has updated the information on the Web site here . Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-02-08: Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader - Just FYI - The title of the Mardi Gras event coming up on Feb 16 has been changed to "Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader". Beth has changed all references to this event on the Web site from "Parade" to "Follow the Leader". All other details and fun times remaining the same. Call with any questions. Marian Young (719) 468-4556 ​ Sent 2021-02-08: Cameron County Appraisal District - Heads Up - Cameron County Appraisal District will be walking around the community for the next couple of days inspecting the properties. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2021-02-06: UPDATE: Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader - Hi Everyone, Thanks to Lenore Combs for planning a "Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader" event. The first email I sent out was written and researched by Lenore. Here are the details for Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader. DAY/DATE: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 TIME: 4:30 - Meet at the North side of Retzlaff Hall JUDGING: 5:00 to 5:30 - Prizes awarded and 'follow the leader' lineup ​ There are six cash prizes: three for the best cart and three for the best costume. You can enter both or just one. The 'follow the leader' event will start around 5:30 for those who are watching. Masks or a costume mask must be worn as usual. So decorate and make a costume! See you there! Marian Young Thanks to the other committee members: Eileen Anderson, Sue Swidryk, Lehua Keller, and Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2021-02-06: Non-Sunshine Event: Brownsville Boat Tour - From Beth - Although the below is a non-sunshine event, I am sending it out due to this season's Covid-19 restrictions, which puts very strict guidelines on the activities that can be participated in here at Sunshine. *************** Padre Island to Port of Brownsville Boat Trip I am thinking about putting together a Port of Brownsville boat trip on Wednesday, February 17, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. It will be with the Original Dolphins Watch line who have been providing winter Texans with fun and informative tours for many years. You will see the giant oil platforms on the Gulf of Mexico and a wide assortment of international ships that ply their trade through the Port of Brownsville, The Port of Brownsville is the home to five of the nations largest ship-wrecking companies...who knew there was such a thing? It is also possible you will see native dolphins, local and migratory birds and learn about the shrimping industry. The boat will hold 40 people (actually the boat will hold 75 people, but because of Covid-19, I am limiting it to 40 people only). Beer, wine and shrimp will be offered. You can bring your own cooler. Afterwards, we might want to visit one of the restaurants on the island for dinner and/or drinks. The cost (if we have forty people) is $35.00 which incudes the beer, wine and shrimp. You can call or message me at 847 452-7804, or email at sswidryk007@aaol.com if you are interested. Sent 2021-02-06: MARKETPLACE: For Rent - 4121 N MO - The following item has been added to the "Marketplace: Home for Rent " on the Web site. 4112 N Missouri St - Home Owner: Mike Winner Contact: Sam Davis 956-244-4682 or 956-425-4193​ Renting For: 3 months minimum Description: 1 Bdrm-1 Bath,fully furnished Mobile with car port Cable TV included Golf Cart Included WiFi is available, but not included NO PETS NO SMOKING ON PROPERTY Sam Davis Sent 2021-02-05: Unapproved SEPO "Board Meeting Minutes" to be Considered at February 16, 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders AND SEPO "ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS" AGENDA for February 16, 2021 Both of these documents can be found HERE . Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary ​ S ent 2021-02-03: Former Resident/Renter Passing - Several of you knew Florence Parrish - or Flo - as she liked to be called when she was here at Sunshine. She lived in our house on Iowa during the winters until we were both retired. Then she rented down here for several seasons up until a couple years ago. We just wanted to inform everyone that she passed away peacefully at 10 AM this morning in the hospice center in Burlington, IA, where she had been residing since early last June. Beth & Dick Parrish ​ Sent 2021-02-03: Availability to Send SEPO E-Mails - As an FYI - I will be leaving Harlingen Thu morning to go up north for a week or so. I will still be able to send e-mails - but it may take me a while to send them out after I receive them from you. If you have anything that is an emergency, please text me at the number below. Note - I will be flying Thu morning and totally unavailable. Thanks for your understanding. Beth Parrish SEPO E-Mail E-News Admin E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02-02: DIRECTORIES: All have been UPDATED - Please Review - All of the Directories have been updated and contain a date of Jan 31, 2021. You can access the following directories Resident Directory (by Name) Resident Directory (by Address) E-Mail directory (Current Residents & Renters) Photo Directory index on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please review them for accuracy and provide both me (at the e-mail address below) and Valerie ( sepo.office@gmail.com ) with any needed changes. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2021-02: Mardi Gras: Let's Have a 'Follow the Leader' event - MARDI GRAS: FOLLOW THE LEADER 16 FEBRUARY 2021 Mardi – is French for “Tuesday” and Gras means “Fat”. Carnival is another common name for Pre-Lenten festivities because in Latin carnelevarium means to take away or remove meat. Dear Friends, Mark your calendars for Tuesday - 16 February 2021. Our Women’s Club is the sponsor and Eileen Anderson and Marian Young are points of contact. Looking for lots of volunteers and great ideas – contact Eileen at 507 317 0296 and or Marian 719 468 4556. Eileen and Marian can plan a meeting. * This is an initial announcement for this Mardi Gras event – so start forming your ideas and Krewes - do your colors. Prizes will be awarded. Here’s a little history to get you in the spirit. Mardi Gras, is traditionally celebrated as “Fat Tuesday” before Ash Wednesday and is the start of Lent. It is a tradition dating back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rights. The first Mardi Gras took place in March 1699 when French explorers landed in New Orleans where they held a small celebration dubbed Port du Mardi Gras. In the decades that followed, New Orleans and other French settlements began marking the holiday with street parties, masked balls and lavish dinners. In 1857, a secret society of New Orleans businessmen called the Mistick Krewe of Comus organized a torch-lit Mardi Gras procession with marching bands and rolling floats setting the tone for future public celebrations. These iconic colors have meaning – Purple is for justice, gold is power and green stands for faith. Since then, these krewes have remained a fixture of the Carnival scene including throwing beads, wearing masks, decorating floats and eating King cake. Let’s add Sunshine to the map! Marian Young ​ Sent 2021-02-02: Resident Passing - Doug Schmidt - I was informed today that Sunshine resident Doug Schmidt passed away on Jan 31. I have no other details on his passing. Beth Parrish ​ Sent 2021-02-02: MARKETPLACE: Levolor Vertical Blinds - MARKETPLACE has been updated to reflect the below and other items your neighbors have For Sale or Free. Check it out HERE . ​ "FOR SALE" - Blinds Contact: Denise Utterback (618-546-1417) Description: 5 sets of Levolor vertical blinds. Measuring 71w x 59 in. Sierra stone. Can cut to length. Excellent condition. Asking Price: Reasonable Back to Top