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Welcome to Great Island at the Pinehills! We are a community of 600 homes, specially designed for active adults who are 55 and older. Our website is your one-stop-shop for all things Great Island. Here, you will find information about our neighborhood, clubs, activities, rules and regulations, and the resources available to our residents in our clubhouse.
As part of the larger Pinehills community, our residents have access to a wide range of amenities including miles of walking trails, tennis and bocce courts, exercise rooms, pools, ponds and golf. There are at least a dozen golf courses within a 30-40 minutes drive and two right across the street. All of these are set in an idyllic woodland retreat, making Great Island the perfect place for active adults to call home.
Whether you're a current resident or considering joining our community, our website is the best source of news, information, and resources for the residents of Great Island. Please take the time to explore our website and discover all that Great Island has to offer. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to Great Island.
Latest News
Signups for the 2026 Fall League
Posted on Jul 15th, 2026
The Great Island Sports Association Bocce Committee is announcing signups for the 2026 Fall League
Signups are taking place through August 1st by sending information to GISAbocce@gmail.com
No Walking For Fitness or Strength Training
Posted on Jul 15th, 2026
There will be no Walking For Fitness or Strength Training this Friday, July 17th.
Send us your dog photos!
Posted on Jul 15th, 2026
If you would like Great Island to see how cute your dog is, send a photo of your dog (either with or without you), your dogs name, and share something funny/cute about your dog. Email the photo and information to
Jessica at LifestyleDirector@GreatIslandAtPinehills.Net. by Monday, July 27th.
Introduction To Tai Chi
Posted on Jul 3rd, 2026
Wednesdays 12:15 - 12:30
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Overlook Clubhouse Ballroom
Every Wednesday following Qi Jong (11:30am-12:15pm), there will bw a brief 15 minute introduction to Tai Chi. This is a weekly class. No sign up necessary and there is no fee to participate.
Wednesday Afternoon Mah Jongg Begins July 8th
Posted on Jul 3rd, 2026
This is a new group and it is open to any skill level. Beginners are encouraged and welcome to play.
The group will begin July 8th and run from 12:30pm to 3:00 in the Rich Powers room.
You will need a 2026 Mah Jongg card to play. If you have a Mah Jongg set of tiles, please bring it along.
Gadgets Made EaZy
Posted on Jun 24th, 2026
A variety of classes to explain technical "gadgets" such as cell phones, smart watches, and tablets can be offered at the Clubhouse on subjects such as how to best use your iPhone camera, organizing photos on your device, staying safe online, hidden and helpful features on your smart phone/watch/tablet, or alternatives to cable television.
If you are interested in any of these classes, please stop by the Overlook Clubhouse and add your name to the Gadgets Made Eazy interest clipboard.
Once we determine which classes have sufficient interest, we will start to schedule dates and times.
Revised Design Review Guidelines
Posted on Jun 17th, 2026
The GI BOD has revised the GI Design Review Guidelines.
These guidelines restore paragraphs p and q in Section 6 "Building and Site Improvements" which were missing in the previous
version of the guidelines. In addition, Appendix D "Solar Panel Design Guidelines" has been revised to follow the Pinehills Guidelines, with one exception.
You can read these guidelines on the GI website under Committees->Design Review Committee and follow the link at the bottom of the webpage "Design Review Guidelines".
Free Medical Equipment
Posted on Jun 16th, 2026
Where To Find (and donate) Free Medical Equipment
Great Island Resident, Bonnie Zipeto, created this great resource to let people know where they can get free medical equipment. These places also accept donations if you have equipment you no longer need. Donations must be clean, not broken and can not have any rust.
Upcoming Events
Complimentary Hearing Screening
Tuesday, June 16th to Tuesday, August 18th
Tuesday, July 21st
12:30PM-3:30PM
Clubhouse Craft Room
Book an appointment for a complimentary hearing screening, hearing aid cleaning or video ear exam. Sign up on the Clipboard at the Clubhouse.
Email Jessica with any questions.
See flyer for additional information and dates.
Full Moon Paddle
Sunday, June 28th to Thursday, August 27th
Next Paddle: Sunday, July 27th, 6:45PM on Great Island Pond
Join Pinehills Residents monthly for a full moon paddle experience. RSVP to Bonnie Zipeto. (See Flyer for more dates and contact info.)
Join Pinehills Residents monthly for a full moon paddle experience. RSVP to Bonnie Zipeto. (See Flyer for more dates and contact info.)
Croi Health: Medical Orders For Life-Sustaining Treatment
Friday, July 17th
Friday, July 17th at 10am
Overlook Clubhouse Ballroom
Great Island Social Group presents Croi Health discussing the Medical Orders For Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form and how it helps ensure your healthcare wishes are honored. A MOLST form is a medical order that helps ensure your healthcare wishes are followed if you become seriously ill and cannot speak for yourself. It allows you to discuss and document your preferences regarding treatment such as CPR, hospitalization, breathing machines and other life-sustaining interventions.
Meet with healthcare professionals, ask questions, discuss your goals of care, and if appropriate complete a MOLST Form.
This event is open to all Great Island residents. Residents are allowed to bring a guest so it could be helpful to bring a family member or your healthcare proxy.
Sunday Golf Social
Sunday, July 19th
Sunday, July 19th, 4:30pm
Squirrel Run Golf Course
The Great Island Sports Association will sponsor an evening of golf at Squirrel Run with a meal at the conclusion of play on July 19, 2026. Players are allowed to register as an individual, a pair, a threesome, or a foursome. This is a social event where players of all ability are welcome. Any resident signing up other players as members of his foursome is responsible for informing those players if any changes are made, since he/she is the only one who will receive email notifications
We will play 9 holes of golf with a shotgun start beginning at 4:30.
The cost is $40 to play and join the meal afterwards. Payment is made directly to Squirrel Run on the night of the event. However if you are a member of the frequent golfer program at Squirrel Run, you may apply a $5 discount. Carts are $10 per player to be paid at the course.
To register, visit www.greatislandatpinehills.net and go to Event Registration. Registration will close on July 13th.