Welcome to the Prudence Improvement Association!

It is time to renew your 2026 membership or become a new member!!

Membership dues are January 1 thru December 31
$15.00 for an individual – An Individual membership is 1 person 18 years old or older
$25.00 for family membership – 2 adults and their children under 18 years of age.

During these uncertain times the PIA needs member support now more than ever! Membership dues help us pay the bills to keep the PIA running. We have returned to offering our Member’s Cruise, Chowder Cook-Off & Stuffies and several other events. Please renew your membership or join the PIA to help us prepare for our annual events and to offer your support!

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The 2026 PIA Members Cruise
Up Mt. Hope Bay towards Battleship Cove, Fall River

August 1^st, 2026.
Rain date: August 8^thTickets are now on sale.

Thanks to all who joined us on the 2025 Members Cruise that went around the island on a very beautiful night. It was well-attended and much fun was had by all. Thank you to the wonderful DJ who donated his time, equipment and expertise and to others for their help preparing for the cruise.

Thank you for your continued support of the PIA.

NO BINGO JULY 3rd, HAPPY 4TH

BINGO and QUEEN OF HEARTS
starts Friday, June 5th at 8:00pm!

Players must be at least 18 years old.

The PYO Snack Shack will be open serving dinners Friday beginning at 6:30pm along with other snacks and popcorn.

Hope to see you at the PIA! Remember, the more players the bigger the prizes!

No BINGO on July 3rd.

Chowder and Stuffie Cookoff

Thanks to all who participated and donated to last year’s
Chowder and Stuffie Cookoff!

Crack open the cookbooks, get digging and
start perfecting your recipe as we will be back on July 11th.
There is no entry fee. It is loads of fun! Get out and meet your fellow islanders!
More information

PYO Field Trip Summer 2025

Join the PYO

Here is a look at what is in store for the summer of 2026 from June 23–August 24:

Kid’s BINGO nights, followed by dodgeball every Tuesday
Kid’s movie night every Wednesday
The annual basketball tournament in August!
A summer trip based on the kids’ interests
Summer Prudence Island activities

The PYO focuses on building a community for the youth on Prudence Island by providing activities that promote friendships while having fun! To become a member, you must be turning 10 years old in the calendar year until the age of 18 years old. The PYO members are pretty busy during the summer months assisting with the weekly kids’ BINGO nights and movie nights. They learn to work at the Snack Shack collecting money, making change, etc. They meet new friends and go on fun trips.

MORE INFO.

PIA ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:00pm
PIA Hall

This meeting is open to all members in good standing.
On the agenda are upcoming fundraiser events and
elections for positions up for election:
President, Secretary, and one Executive Committee Member position.

Save the dates for Summer 2026 @ the PIA

The purpose of the Prudence Improvement Association (PIA), a nonprofit organization, is for the betterment of the Prudence Island community. This is accomplished through the use of a community building as a gathering place for community events for adults and youth of the Island and the maintenance, preservation, and protection of real estate and other property for use and enjoyment by all islanders. The PIA is open from June to November.

June 5^th– PIA BINGO & Queen of Hearts every Friday 7:30pm – 10:00pm with the PYO Snack Shack serving meals & snacks (pizza, spaghetti & meatballs, hamburgers and more)
June 20th @ 9am: The Annual PIA Meeting, open to all members in good standing. On the agenda are upcoming fundraiser events and elections for positions up for election: President, Secretary, & one Executive Committee Member position.
June 23rd Kids Bingo & Ice Cream Sundaes: Tuesdays 6:30pm – 9:00pm
June 24^th Wednesday Movie night: 7:00pm G movie & 8:30pm Teen night.
July 11^th @ 5pm Chowder & Stuffie Cook-Off: 2^nd Saturday in July; $10. Taste until all the chowder and stuffies are gone.
July 18^th @ 9am to 12 noon PYO Craft Fair: 3rd Saturday in July
August 1^st & Rain date August 8^th @ 6:30pm Members Only Cruise: 1st Saturday in August around the Island September 26^th @ 12noon BINGO BLAST $50. per packet; Must be 18 or older.
October 24^th @ 6pm Halloween Potluck Party for both young and old: The last Saturday of the month

PIA Hall Rental – Having a party? Call Pat Rossi, Event Coordinator, at 401-474-5948. Rent the hall for your bridal shower, baby shower, anniversary, birthday, family reunion or wedding. Some Saturdays and all Sundays are available June through October. You must be a member of the PIA to rent the hall. Rental forms can be obtained online @ www.prudenceimprovement.org or stop by the hall.

Tuesday Kids BINGO, Ice Cream Sundaes & Dodgeball

Starts at 6:45

Ice Cream Sundaes can be purchased at the snack shack.

Kids BINGO starts at 7pm, Free but you must be under 18.

PYO Youth Dogeball 7:45pm

Wednesday Night Movie

7pm – Minions The Rise of Gru – PG

In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader — the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles. When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance — Wild Knuckles himself — and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

8:30 Ghost Busters, Answer the Call PG-13

Paranormal researcher Abby Yates and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.

Building will be open until 9:30pm for Kids ages 12-18 only

Next Saturday August 8th @ 3:30 pm

PYO Youth Basketball Tournament

Kids aged 8 – 17

Please text or call Stephanie with names, ages and shirt size. 207 329-9918

A $5.00 donation to go toward the tee shirts is appreciated

To learn more about how your child age 10-18 can participate in PYO events, please click here.

CHOWDER AND STUFFIE COOKOFF

Save the date!! Saturday July 11th the long-awaited chowder and stuffie cook off is on! Get out your recipes and start perfecting the winning chowder or stuffie recipe. There is no entry fee for this event. Read more.

PRUDENCE YOUTH ORGANIZATION (PYO)

The mission of the PYO (Prudence Youth Organization) is to give back to the island community, be involved in PIA functions and to raise money to fund some of our own fun trips and activities! During the summer you can find us behind the snack shack selling food and refreshments at Wednesday Movie Night and Friday bingo. Read more.

BINGO

Save your Friday nights for BINGO and Queen of Hearts! The season starts June 5, 2026. We will begin calling your lucky numbers at 8:00pm. Come early and purchase a delicious dinner from the PYO snack shack. BINGO costs $20.00 for all PIA members over 18 years of age. You must be a member or purchase a one-day membership to play. Due to limited space, only playing patrons will be allowed in the hall during BINGO. Read more.

VOLUNTEER AT THE PIA

The PIA needs your help in many areas. If you think you can help volunteer – even just once a season is a big help. Use our online form, call or email us. Check our wish list to see if you have any items we could use.