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.
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
The 2026 PIA Members Cruise
Up Mt. Hope Bay towards Battleship Cove, Fall River
August 1st, 2026.
Rain date: August 8th
Tickets go on sale July 1st
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.
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.
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 5th– 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 24th Wednesday Movie night: 7:00pm G movie & 8:30pm Teen night.
July 11th @ 5pm Chowder & Stuffie Cook-Off: 2nd Saturday in July; $10. Taste until all the chowder and stuffies are gone.
July 18th @ 9am to 12 noon PYO Craft Fair: 3rd Saturday in July
August 1st & Rain date August 8th @ 6:30pm Members Only Cruise: 1st Saturday in August around the Island September 26th @ 12noon BINGO BLAST $50. per packet; Must be 18 or older.
October 24th @ 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
Tuesday June 30, 2026,
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
& Teen Night
Will start July 1st pm
7:00 Movie is allways rated G or PG, All children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a guardian and needs to go home before Teen night begins at 8:30.
8:30 Movie is rated PG 13, or there is some time a other planned event like Tye Dyeing, Sacavinger hunt and ?? Teen night ends at 10:00 and everyone must leave the premises.
Do you have Ideas for G, PG & PG 13 movies for our 2026 Season??
We would love to hear from you!
Send an email to PYO1018@gmail.com
PYO Meeting for the 2026 Season
Wednesday July 1st ,2026 @ 6:30pm
Parents if you have question or suggestion or want to volunter to help , Please come to this meeting.
We thank all of you who have signed up and cooked Friday night bingo dinners last season this was a HUGE help. We will be looking for your help again this season 2026
The PYO Fund raising continues.
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.