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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
GI Pool to be cleaned
Posted on May 7th, 2026
The Pool & Spa will be closed on Saturday, May 9 for a complete drain, acid wash, and refill. We expect to reopen on or before Saturday, May 16. We apologize for the inconvenience but this work is necessary at this time.
~Pool Committee
No Second Sunday Supper in May
Posted on May 7th, 2026
There is no Second Sunday Supper in May in honor of Mothers Day. The Next Second Sunday Supper will be on June 14th and the theme will be an All American Barbeque.
Rusty Hinges
Posted on May 7th, 2026
There will not be an in person or zoom Rusty Hinges class this week. Rusty Hinges will resume in person on
Thursday, May 14th
Open Communications Meeting
Posted on May 6th, 2026
There will be an Open Communications Meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please bring your questions and concerns and comments to present to the Board. We are interested in hearing your ideas and feedback.
All are welcome to join in the Clubhouse or by Zoom.
Upcoming Events
Aquafit New Session
Wednesday, May 6th to Friday, May 22nd
A new session of Aquafit Begins Monday, May 18th. Signup sheets will be available at the Clubhouse on Monday, April 27th.
Use the water’s resistance, along with hydro-fit props (weights and noodles), to perform rhythmic movements. This workout helps increase mobility, endurance and strength and is geared toward all levels and beginners are welcome!
Aqua Fit is taught by Marie Sullivan, Nationally Certified Water Fitness Instructor. Class is held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday and Thursday and is open to both men and women. The pool and spa will be closed during this time. The maximum number of participants per session is 15.
The fee for class is: $50 per person (for six classes).
Dates for Monday Sessions
5/18, 6/8, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13
Dates for Thursday Sessions
5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/25, 7/2
Classes are open to Great Island Residents only.
Please sign up at the Overlook Clubhouse. Payment is due at signup. Checks are payable directly to Marie Sullivan and may be left in the activities check box.
Watercolor Workshops For Beginners
Thursday, May 7th to Tuesday, May 26th
Watercolor Workshops For Beginners
GI Homeowners Only
May 7, May 12, May 21, May 26
Overlook Clubhouse Craft Room
9:30AM-12:00PM
Debra Birtwell is offering 4 Beginners Workshops in May. Sign up at the Clubhouse and leave a check in the white box. $30 per workshop includes all materials.
For the Seaglass Workshop you can pick either May 7th or May 12th. For the Pansies Workshop you can pick either May 21st or May 26th.
Great Island Gardeners Low Maintenance, Affordable Gardening
Tuesday, May 12th, 7PM
This month the Great Island Gardeners are pleased to welcome back popular speaker Paul Split for an informative and practical presentation.
Gadgets Made EaZy Presentation
Friday, May 15th, 10 am at Overlook Clubhouse Ballroom
Come to the next meeting of the Great Island Social Club for "Gadgets Made EaZy", a presentation of an array of technology related topics including how to use your phones and computers, Artificial Intelligence, cutting the cable cord, safety on the internet and more!
Please sign up on the Clipboard at the Clubhouse.