Welcome to the Prudence Improvement Association!

Craft Fair

PYO Craft Fair
July 19th, 2025
9 AM to Noon

The PYO will be hosting their annual craft fair at the PIA this Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Many island vendors will be at the event with clothing, jewelry, artwork & more!

2025 PYO ISLAND TREASURE CRAFT FAIR POSTER

This is a fun fundraiser for the PYO activities. If you are an artist and are looking to sell your craft at the fair, the donation is $25 per table for non-PIA members and $20 for PIA members. READ MORE.

Members Cruise

PIA Members Cruise
August 2, 2025
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Join us for the 2025 Members Cruise. This year the plan is to go around the island and catch the sunset on the West Side. Tickets are $30 each with a maximum of two tickets per membership. Purchase your tickets online or from Linda Mosher.

Chowder and Stuffie Cookoff

Thanks to all who participated and donated to this year’s

Chowder and Stuffie Cookoff

We will post pictures and announce the winners shortly.

It is time to renew your 2025 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 are hoping to return our annual events including the Member’s Cruise, Chowder Cook-Off & Stuffies and Game Dinner but are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and know these events may be at risk. Please renew your membership or join the PIA to help us prepare for our annual events and to offer your support in case we are unable to host our annual fundraising events!

Bingo Blast!

BINGO and QUEEN OF HEARTS
is in full swing.
Fridays at 8:00pm

Players must be at least 18 years old.

The PYO Snack Shack will be open serving dinners 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!

Join the PYO

Join the PYO

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.

Save the dates for Summer 2025 @ 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 6th– 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 21st @ 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: Vice President, Treasurer, & 1 Executive Committee Member position.
June 24th Kids Bingo & Ice Cream Sundaes: Tuesdays 6:30pm – 9:00pm
June 25th Wednesday Movie night: 7:00pm G movie & 8:30pm Teen night.
July 12th @ 5pm Chowder & Stuffie Cook-Off: 2nd Saturday in July; $10. Taste until all the chowder and stuffies are gone.
July 19th @ 9am to 12 noon PYO Craft Fair: 3rd Saturday in July
August 2nd @ 6:30pm Members Only Cruise: 1st Saturday in August around the Island
September 27th @ 12noon BINGO BLAST $50. per packet; Must be 18 or older.
October 25th @ 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 or stop by the hall.

Wednesday  Movie Night
July 16th @ 7pm

The Road to El Dorado – PG

Two con-men (Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh) get hold of a map to the lost City of Gold, El Dorado. After stowing away onto one of the ships of the Spanish explorer Cortez, the pair escapes and eventually do find the city. There, a priest (Armand Assante) proclaims them to be gods in a scheme to win control of the city for himself. Meanwhile, they meet a beautiful girl (Rosie Perez) who helps them in their ruse.

Wednesday Night

July 16th @ 6:30

PYO Meeting!

Followed by crafting with

cords, strings and beads.

Prudence Youth

Election of Officers

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secratary
  • Treasurer

Craft Fair

  • Setup
  • Ice Coffee Station
  • Bake Goods table
  • Clean up

Happening this Week July 16th

PYO is collecting bake goods to sell at the Craft Fair this Saturday.

Tuesday starting 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.

             The PYO Fund raising continues.

We thank all of you who have signed up to cook Friday night bingo dinners this  has been a HUGE help. Its not to late to sign up we have 6 Friday nights left unfilled.

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

Sunrise

CHOWDER AND STUFFIE COOKOFF

Save the date!! Saturday July 12th 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.

PYO Trip

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!

BINGO

Save your Friday nights for BINGO! The season starts June 6. 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.

Help the PIA

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.