“Life on the Water” at the PPYC Yacht Club doesn’t always mean boats, races and time spent on the water. Throughout the year, members gather at the Clubhouse to enjoy a variety of games and social activities that bring friends and members together, encourage friendly competition, and create memories.
A recent survey showed that about half of our members are “year rounders,” who remain in Burnt Store Marina for the summer season. The fun doesn’t stop when our snowbirds head north!
The most serious of game players are, of course, the Bridge group. They meet every Tuesday and Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Players sign up individually, and rotate partners during play. Beginners and seasoned players can be found enjoying an easy afternoon of competitive play.
The game of Mah Jongg has recently taken the country by storm. This tile-based game, developed in the 19th century in China, is offered on Mondays and Thursdays. Many members have learned how to play this complicated and addictive game at PPYC.
The most social game played at the Club is Bunco. If you can roll dice, you can play Bunco. Shouts of “BUNCO!” can be heard when a player rolls three matching dice and wins the round. Bunco fills out the Wednesday game slot at PPYC.
During the hot summer months, our Potluck/Grill Nights are held once a month on Friday evenings, while Sunset Socials are held monthly on Wednesday evenings. Members gather to share favorite appetizers, enjoy music, and spend time with friends as the sun sets over the harbor.
And… THE MOST FAVORITE… are the weekly Friday Night Happy Hours, at the Docksider Bar starting at 4:30 p.m. Members are welcome to bring family and guests to share their favorite beverage, while enjoying an evening inside the Club with AC, or on the Harbor View Deck with a cool breeze watching the sunset. Often there are local musicians who provide entertainment for the evening, and the monthly Hot Dog Happy Hour is always a crowd favorite.
Maybe the temps have climbed, and the pace has slowed, but PPYC is all about fun and games – enjoying good company, creating memories and celebrating the shared experiences that bring us all together.
