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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
Closures and Cancellations
Posted on Jun 16th, 2026
The Clubhouse Front Office will be closed on Friday, June 19,
in observance of Juneteenth.
The Clubhouse Fitness Room will not open until 7AM on Friday, June 19th. The room will be closed for a deep cleaning.
There is no Walking For Fitness or Strength Training
on Friday, June 19
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.
Mixed Doubles 8 Ball Tournament
Posted on Jun 9th, 2026
July 1, 2PM
Clubhouse Billiards Room
A few years back we had a Mixed Doubles 8 Ball Tournament which turned out to be a lot of fun. We had 8 teams for this one day event. We are excited to do this event again!
There is a sign up sheet at the Clubhouse with the rules outlined. This is open to all Great Island Residents. Convince your other half, a close neighbor or a close Great Island friend to join you!
Gadgets Made EaZy
Posted on Jun 5th, 2026
A variety of classes to explain technical "gadgets" such as cell phones, smart watches, and tablets will be offered at the Clubhouse on the following subjects:
Getting the Most of your Apple Watch, June 9th
Staying Safe on the Internet, June 16th
Cutting the Cord, June 19th
Organize Files on your Mac, June 23rd
Organize Files on Windows 11, June 30th
Read More >>
Bingo
Posted on May 26th, 2026
Next Bingo is Thursday June 18th 6:30pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. See Upcoming Events for more info.
Senior Living & Healthcare Consultations June 16th
Posted on May 26th, 2026
Meet with Ruth McNaughton to discuss health care questions and concerns by scheduling a 15 min appointment at Clubhouse.
Upcoming Events
Complimentary Hearing Screening
Tuesday, June 16th to Tuesday, August 18th
Tuesday, June 16th
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.
June Art Workshops
Tuesday, June 16th to Thursday, June 25th
There are 3 Art Workshops planned for June and signups for each are at the Clubhouse with check written out for Debra Birtwell:
Flower Pot Workshop
Tuesday, June 16th
9:30AM - 12PM
$35 per person (includes all materials)
Sunflower Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, June 18th or Tuesday, June 23rd
9:30AM - 12PM
$30 per person (includes all materials)
Collage Cards Workshop
Tuesday, June 25th
9:30AM - 12PM
$35 per person (includes all materials)
Bingo
Thursday, June 18th
Thursday, June 18
Overlook Clubhouse Ballroom
6:30PM (doors open at 6:15)
$20 donation at the door
Whether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or just looking for a great night out, this is the perfect chance to relax, socialize, and maybe even win a little money. Don’t miss it! We’d love to see you there!
Introduction to Reiki
Thursday, June 18th
Thursday, June 18, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Overlook Clubhouse Craft Room
Due to popular demand, we are offering this class again! This practice is being led by Great Island Resident, Larraine Bossi, who has taught Reiki for over 20 years. Come listen to a brief history of Reiki Practice and discover the relaxing aspects of Reiki. Learn the way Reiki can be combined with other healing practices and decide if you want to learn ways to offer Reiki to yourself.
After this class, if you wish to learn more, Larraine will be offering future classes you can sign up for.
This class is complimentary but please sign up on the clipboard at the Clubhouse.
