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         DATE        DAY      EVENT                             CHAIRPERSON(S)

      11-23-24     Sat       Country Fair                      Pam Davis/Aida Leech

Sent 2024-11-23: Country carnival happening today! -  

We are thrilled to announce that our community Country Carnival is taking place today from 3 to 6 PM!

 

 If you missed the chance to grab your tickets at the library yesterday, don’t worry! You can pick them up at 11 AM while we prepare for the festivities, or you can get them when the event begins at the 50/50 table. 

 

 Make sure to bring some extra cash for our 50/50 raffle, delicious Fatboy ice cream treats, ice cream sandwiches, and fluffy cotton candy. 

 

 For those who signed up to contribute a cake for the cakewalk, please drop it off by 12 PM. 

 We are looking forward to an amazing time together as a community! A big thank you to everyone involved!!

- Pam Davis (Event Co-Chair)

Sent 2024-11-21: Country Carnival -  

We appreciate all who have bought tickets for the Country Carnival! 

 

Tomorrow, Friday (November 22nd) you can stop by the library between 2 and 3 PM to collect your envelope containing your game and food tickets, otherwise, they will be available at the event, this Saturday (November 23rd).  

 

Additionally, tickets will remain available for purchase virtually in the library until 11AM the event day (This Saturday, November 23rd). Thank you!

Sincerely,     - Pam Davis, Event Co-Chair/ Women’s Club President 

Sent 2024-11-15:  WC: Virtual tickets for the country carnival are on sale now! -  

VIRTUAL TICKETS FOR THE COUNTRY CARNIVAL ARE ON SALE NOW!😊 

 

 Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with cake walks, dunk tanks, striker, clowns, face painting, fortune telling, duck game, bean bag toss and fun jail and so much more!

 

 The country carnival committee is thrilled to share that we are boosting the number of tickets available for next Saturday's festivities! If you sign up and pay in full by Tuesday, you'll snag 25 game tickets! After Tuesday, you'll still get a great deal with 20 game tickets. 

 

 Don't forget, your ticket includes a delicious meal featuring sausage on a stick, walking tacos (frito pie), cookies, and your choice of tea, lemonade, coffee, or water. Plus, enjoy free popcorn throughout the event!

 

 For just $2, you can also treat yourself to Fatboy ice cream sandwiches and fluffy cotton candy. 

 

 We invite you to join us for a day packed with fun and community spirit, all for a wonderful cause!

- Pam Davis (Event Co-Chair)

Sent 2024-11-11: WC: Country Carnival -  

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Community Country Carnival! 🎟️✨

 🗓️ When: Saturday, November 23rd at 3PM 📍 Where: Retzleff Hall 💰 Just $20 gets you: -

 🎟️ 10 game tickets - 

🎨 Face painting - 

🎈 Balloon animals -

🔮 Fortune teller - 

😋A complete dinner of: - 

🌭 Delicious sausage on a stick -

 🌽 Tasty Frito pie/ walking taco with fixings-  

🍭 Sweet treats & FREE popcorn 🍿 -

🧉☕️Tea/ Coffee 

 

🍦Don’t miss out on Fat Boy ice cream sandwiches & fluffy cotton candy for sale! 

🎈 🎉 Plus, take part in our 50/50 drawing – double the fun! Bring your friends for a day of laughter, prizes, and community spirit! 🙌 Let’s make memories together!

- Pam Davis (Event Co-Chair)

Sent 2024-11-01: Save the date for our WC Country Carnival! -  

Get ready for an incredible experience at our inaugural Country Carnival hosted by the Women’s Club! On Saturday, November 23rd, join us outside our Hall for excitement featuring activities like Strong Man Striker, Duck Game, Cake Walk, and Dunk Tank and soo much more!!! Indulge in a selection of delicious treats, including sausage on a stick and walking Frito pie. Plus, enjoy complimentary popcorn and satisfy your sweet tooth with cotton candy or Fat Boy ice cream sandwiches available for purchase! Beginning November 13th, you can grab your virtual tickets at the Library. We can’t wait to celebrate community spirit with you for a fantastic cause! Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

- Pam Davis (Event Co-Chair)

2024-07-23 SEPO Facebook: Country Carnival - 

A BIG thank you to Sam’s Club for the donation, Randy Davis, Sam, Manny and Joe for picking it up and storing!! We now have a Jail for our Country Fair in November!!! Yay!!!

- Pam Davis, Women's Club President

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         DATE        DAY      EVENT                             CHAIRPERSON(S)

      11-11-24     Mon      Veteran's Day                   Lenore Combs

Sent 2024-11-11: FINAL REMINDER: WC, Veterans Day Celebration -  

Join us this afternoon for a heartwarming Veterans Day Celebration!

  • Date: 11-11-2024

  • Doors Open: 3 PM for the ceremony

  • Potluck: 4 PM

A huge shoutout to the incredible Women’s Club members Liz Deitrick, Lori McCurry, Lois Bjornson, Carolyn Shewmaker and Geneva Carr for decking out our hall in gorgeous patriotic décor! 

Let’s come together to honor our amazing veterans and share some delicious food! We can't wait to see all of you there!     - Pam Dave (from SEPO Facebook)

Sent 2024-11-06: WC: VETERANS DAY Monday 11 November 2024 -  

Dear Friends

 

Veterans Day at Sunshine --  plans:

 

Our group met the other day and on Veterans Day (Monday  11 November)  we shall have a patriotic program sponsored by several residents followed by a Potluck.  There is a team for each project.

 

We will all meet in Retz Hall for the program at 3pm.  If you would like to participate - please sign up in the Library  (carry a Flag etc)  and I will contact you.  

 

The program may take about 30 minutes or so and then there will be ample time for you to get your dish from home.

 

The Potluck will begin at 4pm and I believe there are volunteers supporting this as well. 

- Lenore & John Combs  956 245 1276 (Event Co-Chairs)

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      11-09-24     Sat       Chili Cookoff                     Women's Club Board Members

Sent 2024-11-08: WC, Chili Cookoff Scorecard +Misc -  

We’re excited for our second annual chili cook-off happening this Saturday in our Hall!

 

A quick reminder for all you chili contestants: below is the scorecard that the judges will use to evaluate your delicious creations.

 

Doors will open at 3:30 PM for our chili chefs and cornbread bakers, while everyone else is invited to join us at 4 PM. Admission is just five dollars at the door. We can’t wait to see you there for an enjoyable evening filled with camaraderie and tasty food!

 

Additionally, we will be offering Fatboy ice cream sandwiches for just $2 each, and we’re excited to continue a "share the wealth" initiative! Don’t forget to bring along some extra cash for even more fun!

- Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook)

Sent 2024-11-05: Chili Cook Off signup! - 

With all of the events happening around our neighborhood, this is just a friendly reminder that the signup sheet for our chili cook-off is available in the library for anyone interested in participating (making chili and/or cornbread)!

 

We will be awarding prizes for first, second, and third place, as well as for the whackiest chili! The event is scheduled for this Saturday 4 PM in the hall, and the Harlingen Fire Department will be there to serve as judges!

 

Additional details about this event are always available on the Sunshine website right here.

- Women’s Club Board (event co-chairs)

Sent 2024-10-31: WC Chili Cook Off -  

It's that exciting time of year once more! Join us on Saturday, November 9th, for The Women’s Club second annual Chili Cook-Off fundraising event in the Hall! We can't wait to find out who will be crowned this season's chili champion! 

 

 Make sure to stop by the Library starting this Thursday, October 31st, to signup if you’re looking to compete with your chili. We’ll also have a separate signup sheet for those who want to bring cornbread. 

 

 Doors will open at 3:30 PM on the 9th for our chili chefs and cornbread bakers, with general admission starting at 4 PM. We’re thrilled to announce that the Harlingen Fire Department will be returning to judge the chili this year! 

 

 We’ll be awarding prizes for the overall chili champion, second and third places, as well as the wackiest chili! 

 

 Tickets will be available for five dollars at the entrance on the day of the event. We'll provide all the condiments, plus coffee, tea, and water— please BYOB. We will be selling Fat Boy ice cream sandwiches for $2 and will have a share the wealth!

 

After the competition, we have some fun games and fantastic music lined up. We can't wait to see you there!

- Women’s Club Board (event co chairs)

Sent 2024-10-20: Chili Cook Off November 9th  -  

Hi neighbors! Mark your calendars! We're excited to announce our second annual chili cookoff taking place in our Hall on Saturday, November 9, kicking off at 4 PM. Stay tuned for more information, including a signup sheet for chili competitors, and cornbread bakers! Sincerely,

- Woman’s Club Board/co chairs

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         DATE        DAY      EVENT                             CHAIRPERSON(S)

      10-31-24     Thu       Halloween Party                Pam Adams/Sandy Lowe

SEPO FB 2024-10-31: WC Halloween Party -  

Doors open at 5 tomorrow. LOTS of surprises and costumes judged at 5:30.

This party will be like nothing you’ve seen before , so you won’t want to miss.

Entry on the tennis court side. - Pam Adams (Event Co-Chair)

Sent 2024-10-30: WC Halloween Party times -  

Halloween Party Fun …. our committee met and we’ve got LOTS of FUN lined up and benefits go towards Women’s club projects for our SEPO community. sooooo 

  • Line up for decorated golf cart contest EARLIER 3:30 in front of the office.

  • 5:30 Costume Contest begins Surprise Judge will be there for contests.

  • Ticket sales sign up Deadline by Tomorrow October 30 6:00 pm. 

  • Library Food Drive Truck wrapping up parade to help SONshine Ministries. Please have your food donations ready to load in Rich and Cindy Hulswit’s truck 

Heavy rain cancels golf cart parade, but food drive should be fine and picked up regardless.

- Pam Adams & Sandy Lowe (Event Co-Chairs)

Sent 2024-10-24: WC Halloween Party - More Details -  

Wellllll….get ready for more FUN!!!! October 31 Halloween costume PARTY Fun! Costumes encouraged but not required.

 

Decorate your Golf cart for the parade and see who wins a FUN prize. Meet in front of the office at 4.

 

SONshine ministry food blessing drive will be leading, so please share and have ready to load the truck when the parade passes your home.

 

After that ….. Have fun with the tunnel of FUN in the entry to the party by the Tennis Courts.

 

Please bring your FUN scary finger food dish to share.

 

Virtual tickets sold only by signup sheet and money envelopes in the library for only $7 each.

 

Proceeds benefit the Women’s Club projects for your beautiful community!

 

DJ Randy will wrap up the FuN with dance dance dance!!!

 

Check out the FUN contests below.

- Pam Adams & Sandy Lowe (Co-Chairs): From SEPO Facebook

Sent 2024-10-22: WC Halloween Parade: Food Drive -  

There will be a food drive during the Halloween parade. These items will be donated to SONshine Ministries. All items are welcome but here some of the things that they could use the most:

Rice, beans, maseca, Spicy ramen noodels, Candy for the kids (nothing that melts), Cookies, Pasta, Chicken bullion, canned tomatoes, canned meat (tuna, spam and chicken).

 - Rich Hulswit (from SEPO Facebook)

Sent 2024-10-22: WC Halloween Party -  

Hi Funshine friends,

 

Our next good time party will be October 31, and the information is on the flyer below.  Ticket signup and envelopes will be in the library beginning the 21st of October.

  

I did want to let you know as well, costumes aren't required to join the fun.  They're encouraged for added fun, but don't let that stop you from an entertaining evening.

 

Thanks to all and look forward to another great time together.

 

I'll also be reminding you from our Official Facebook page.

 

Pam Adams, and Sandy Lowe, Co-Chairs

Sent 2024-10-15: WC Halloween Party -  

The other day we cooked up some MAJOR fun and surprises for the Halloween Party! October 31st.

 

Golf cart parade dressed to SCARE up creative fun. 4 pm meet in front of the office and look for some scary prisoners to lead you into FUN parade.

 

In front of the parade….Non perishable FOOD DRIVE on the way to share the love and fun. Have your bags/boxes ready to share.

 

Then…. back to the hall for some surprises you’ll love, with costume contest, food contest for most creative spooky finger food. Bring what you like to drink and fun food to share.

 

A scary host will guide/help you thru thru the scary tunnel entrance to the hall to find your name on the virtual ticket list. $7 a ticket virtual list in the library soon. Only virtual pre-signup tickets will be sold, so don’t wait.

 

Proceeds go toward our Sunshine Country Club community projects.

 

Then…..cut loose for a spooktatular DJ party to wrap up the FUN!!!

 

These girls know how to bring the FUN!!!!

Pam Adams & Sandy Lowe (Event Co-Chairs)

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         DATE        DAY      EVENT                             CHAIRPERSON

      10-18-24     Fri         WC Mtg: Logo Contest      Pam Davis

Sent 2024-10-20:  WC Logo Contest Winner Anita Smith - 

October 18th, the Women’s Club held a logo contest. A heartfelt thank you to all who participated and shared their beautiful entrees!

 

We are excited to reveal that the winner of our logo contest is Anita Lamb Smith! We can't wait to explore all the creative ways we can incorporate this logo to showcase our club.

- Pam Davis, Women's Club President

 

 WINNER: Anita Smith with her Prize 

 WINNING LOGO 

Sent 2024-10-01: Women’s Club logo contest -  

Hi ladies! For those of you who are interested in submitting a logo idea for our women’s club logo Contest, please have your submission ready for our first meeting on Friday, October 18th At 9 AM.

 

Please arrive at the Hall by 8:45 AM to set up your submission. We will vote during the meeting and discuss the possibility of utilizing the logo all season!

 

We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Sincerely,

- Pam Davis, Women’s Club President 

Sent 2024-08-17: Women's Club: Logo Contest -  

Hi ladies! We are looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful LOGO ideas at our first meeting, October 18th! The winner will receive this beautiful trophy!

 

If you are unable to attend our October meeting, you may submit your logo through a friend or me. We will be sure to have it there for the voting process. No need to be present to win.

Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook)

Sent 2024-06-18: Women's Club LOGO Contest -  

Hey ladies!!! Just a reminder that The Women’s Club will be having a Logo contest our first meeting in October! The winner will win a prize and a chance to utilize your design all season!

Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook)

Sent 2024-04-05: Women’s Club LOGO contest -  

The Women’s Club is having a LOGO design contest! We are looking for a LOGO that best describes our club. The contest will be held at our first meeting in October and the winner will win a prize, as well as a chance to have their LOGO utilized all season! We look forward to seeing everyone’s ideas!

Pam Davis

Women's Club President

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      10-16-24     Wed     Oktoberfest            Pam Davis

Sent 2024-10-15: Oktoberfest this Wednesday at 4 PM -  

Guten Tag Nachbarn! 

 

 Thank you to everyone who signed up for the Women’s Club Oktoberfest event! it is shaping up to be a great time this Wednesday starting at 4 PM! If you have purchased your tickets, you will enter through the pool area (Biergarten). There, you will check in for the event and receive a ticket. You may enjoy free beer, share the wealth, hammerschlagen and beer mug holding games for prizes! (weather permitting).

 

 At 5 PM, we will enter the hall for a wonderful German meal (coffee, tea and condiments provided) best dressed, best beer stein, best yodeling and best polka dancing fun! We will continue with share the wealth throughout the evening! After the polka fun, we will play regular music and dance the night away! 

 

 Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns. We are looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday!   

 

Pam Davis  214-516-4844

Women’s Club President/ Event Chair

Sent 2024-10-12: Oktoberfest Signup Ending Soon! -  

Hi neighbors!

- Oktoberfest ticket sales are ending soon. Be sure to swing by the Library to purchase your tickets! The event is this Wednesday, October 16th. 

- We will start in the Biergarten (pavilion) at 4PM for free beer, share the wealth and games (with prizes). We will enter the Hall at 5PM for food, contests (with prizes), share the wealth and entertainment!. It’s a real deal at only $12 per person! See poster below sent on Sept 20.

- Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, thank you!

- Pam Davis  214-516-4844,     Women’s Club President / Event Chairperson

 

Sent 2024-10-06: WC: Oktoberfest - Are You Ready !! -  

Are you ready?!? The BIG Oktoberfest event is happening soon (October 16th)!

 

Tickets are available for sale now in the Library. It’s easy to sign up. Simply write your information on a provided envelop with cash or check, place it into the locked box, write your name and number of people in your party on the sign up sheet and check the paid box.

 

We are so excited for this event! There will be games, prizes and FREE BEER!! (While supplies last).

 

Sign up soon because this event will sell quickly.

- Pam Davis  214-516-4844

Women’s Club President / Event Chairperson

Sent 2024-09-30: WC: Oktoberfest Signup -  

Our Women’s Club Oktoberfest gathering will be held Wednesday, October 16th. We will have a sign-up sheet in the Library this Saturday, October 5th. The price will be $12 per person and we will have envelopes for virtual tickets. Please see the flyer for details and as always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you!

Pam Davis  214-516-4844

Women’s Club President / Event Chairperson

SEPO Facebook 2024-09-20 -  

Guten Tag neighbors!! This beautiful Bavarian couple have gotten into the Oktoberfest spirit. Wear your best Oktoberfest outfit to our Women’s Club season kickoff event on October 16th and you might win a prize!

- Pam Davis (SEPO Facebook)

Lowes

Sent 2024-09-09: WC: Oktoberfest (Oct 16, 2024) -  

Holy lederhosen! October 16, we will have our big season kickoff Oktoberfest party! This Bavarian guy could sure use a beer stein. Bring your best one and you might win a prize! We are excited to have our first committee meeting for this event soon. It’s gonna be a doozy!     - Pam Davis (SEPO Facebook)

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         DATE        DAY      EVENT                             CHAIRPERSON

      10-04-24     Sat       Health Fair                        Pam Davis

Sent 2024-10-05: Thank You (WC: Sunshine Health Fair) -  

Thank you to everyone who attended our very first annual Sunshine Health Fair. It was a huge success!

 

I personally want to thank the wonderful committee who made today run so smoothly. Bev McIntosh, Liz Deitrick, Heidi Dill, Margo Crouch, Lisa/Tom Perrier, Randy Davis, Pam Lacy, John/Lenore Combs and Irene Phillips! You all rock!! 

 

Also, our vendors were wonderful and would be grateful for the opportunity to come again. We are looking forward to providing more healthcare events in the future. Thank you for your participation!

 

Sincerely,

- Pam Davis

Woman’s Club President/ Chairperson

 

Sent 2024-09-30: WC: Health Fair -  

The Women’s Club cares about the people in our community. Please save the date for our first Women’s Club event of the season. This event is completely free. We are happy to announce that Knapp Medical Center, Sam’s Club, Aegis Therapy, All Star Nutrition, Lisa McCullen Perrier’s son, Token Herbal and Irene Phillips massage therapy will be on hand to provide assessments.

- Pam Davis  214-516-4844

Women’s Club President / Event Chairperson

Sent 2024-09-19: REMINDER - WC Health Fair - 

Reminder for the Women’s Club Health Fair Oct 4th.

 

If you’re interested in new glasses or sunglasses please remember to bring your current eye exam info. My son, Ryan, will be showcasing some fun frames from his shop to try on and to purchase. Thank you.

- Lisa Perrier

Sent 2024-08-26 WC Health Fair - 

The Women’s Club cares about the people in our community. Please save the date for our first Women’s Club event of the season. This event is completely free. We are happy to announce that Knapp Medical Center, Sam’s Club, Aegis Therapy, All Star Nutrition, Lisa McCullen Perrier’s son, Token Herbal and Irene Phillips massage therapy will be on hand to provide assessments.

- Pam Davis, Women's Club President

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Women's Club Planning for Winter Season 2024-2025

Sent 2024-02-14: Women's Club activity planning meeting - 

This is a final reminder of the upcoming Women's Club activity planning meeting. It will be this Friday, February 16th following the Women's Club meeting in Retzlaff Hall. Please come help plan a fun and exciting new season of activities here in Sunshine Estates. We already have a lot of great ideas, but your input is always valuable and wanted. Hope to see many of you there!

- Jill Ventrello,     Women's Club Activities Director

Sent 2024-02-08: Women's Club planning meeting: Activities for 2024-2025 Season - 

Just a reminder of the upcoming Women's Club meeting next Friday the 16th @ 9:00am in Retzlaff Hall. And following that meeting is our annual Women's Club planning meeting. This is your opportunity to have a say in what activities and events you would like to see scheduled for the 2024-25 season. Come and share your ideas!     - Jill Ventrello,   Women's Club Activity Director

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