Activity Groups
Our HHP Women’s Club is like over 20 clubs in one!
Joining multiple activity groups is the best way to meet new friends and there is something for everyone. There are many groups and activities–from reading, biking, and cards to beach-walking, lunching, happy hour gatherings, and road trips. Take a look below at all we have to offer. Please note: you must be a member of the Women’s Club to participate. Times and days are subject to change.
Join an Activity Group Now. Members can join a group at any time by contacting the Activity Group Leader. Log in to the Member Portal to download the Leader contact list.
Don’t see anything that interests you? Start a new club by reaching out to us via email with your idea to the Activities Director, Diane Mills at hhpwc01@gmail.com.
Active Exercise Groups
Afternoon Beach Walk
This group is currently looking for a new leader who will determine the day, time and place for the afternoon beach walk. If interested contact the activity leader, Diane Mills.
Islander Beach Walk
This beach walking group takes a 3 – 4 mile walk on Islanders Beach on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9 am from Labor Day to Memorial Day. With construction underway this season at Islanders Beach the group will meet at Folly Field Beach Park for their walk. You can walk as far or as much as you like, slow or fast. There is always someone to walk with you. Enjoy pleasant conversation, morning exercise, and beautiful sights.
Biking Buddies
The Biking Buddies meet at various locations in Beaufort and Jasper County, usually around 9:30 on the 1st Thursday of each month (September-May). Everyone must have the ability to transport their bike to and from the starting point. The bike rides generally range from 12-16 miles with speeds of 9-10 mph. There are water breaks and restroom stops, if possible. All you need is a bike, helmet, and the ability to ride a distance at the designated pace. E-bikes are not allowed in this group.
HHP Walkers
These walkers enjoy the beauty and picturesque scenery of Hilton Head Plantation during a morning walk. This group meets once a week on Friday mornings usually at 9 am from Labor Day to Memorial Day. The leader will send an email the day before with the meeting location.
The Pickle Ball group is perfect for members who want to have fun playing pickleball in a relaxed social setting. Great for beginners as well. It is a round robin, nonaggressive, social play. We play at Dolphin Head Recreation courts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 9:30 am to 11 am. There is a second session on Thursdays from 11 am to 12:30. Please contact the leader for more information and how to specifically join.
S-Low Country Hikers
These ladies meet on the 3rd Monday of the month (September- May) to explore and hike various SC and Georgia parks. The hikes are usually 5+ miles long. Lunch is arranged afterward at a restaurant in the park vicinity for hungry women who complete the trek.
Fun Card Groups
Bridge Lessons
Bridge lessons are free for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the ever changing, mind stimulating, social game of Bridge. Lessons are on one or more similar concepts and are practiced with prearranged hands after the lesson.
Beginner Bridge will meet tentatively 10 am – 12 Thursday morning at Dolphin Head. This class will start with the very basics of the game. These basics will be counting high count points, order of suits, basic manners and courtesies such as order of play, bidding, bidding rules, keeping score, and play of the hand.
Advanced Beginner Bridge is for members who know the basics of bridge. Meetings will be 1 pm – 3 at Dolphin Head on Thursdays. This class will start with basic conventions: what they are; when to use them; why you use them; and how to use them. After learning these conventions and practicing them individually with prearranged hands the player is prepared to identify which convention to use and the play the hand.
Hand & Foot Canasta Card Sharks (formerly Card Sharks)
This group of ladies meets once a week on Mondays, at 1 pm, at the Plantation House to play Canasta/Hand and Foot. It is a fun easy game to learn. New players will receive instruction. The annual dues of $5 covers the cost of cards and a luncheon at the end of the Year. The group tries to meet year around.
The Social Party Bridge group will meet at Lagerhead Tavern on the 2nd and 4th Fridays for lunch at 11:30 am followed by 3-4 rounds of Bridge until 3 pm. This is for advanced beginners to intermediate level players. We attempt to meet year-round and ask you to commit to staying the entire time so that everyone completes the day’s play. A 50-cent fee is required at each meeting. We use ACLB duplicate scoring cards and high scorer for the day “wins” the prize kitty. An invitation is emailed to the group at the beginning of the week of play. The first 12,16, or 20 to respond reserve their spot to play.
Social Food and Beverage Groups
Happy Hour Gals
This popular casual gathering of women meets on the 1st Thursday of the month for Happy Hour. Happy hours are from 4 pm – 6 at different locations around the island, September to May, excluding December. Members are responsible for their purchases. Registration each month is through an emailed Evite. This is a popular activity and there is often a waitlist so respond to the email quickly to reserve your spot. An annual one-time fee of $5 pays for door prizes and supplies.
SIP at the PIT
A social gathering of ladies at either the Spring Lake Fire Pit or Dolphin Head Fire Pit. Meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 pm and will alternate between these two areas. Dates and locations available from leader once member joins group. BYOB along with a chair to sit in since there are only a few chairs to sit in either location.
Mangia Con Noi (Eat With Us)
This monthly cooking club meets in members’ kitchens usually the 1st Friday of the month from 2 pm – 4. Each group has seven members and meets monthly October to April. The Member Host for the month decides the format and plans the cooking experience for their group. All members meet in September and May for a fun themed gathering that kicks-off and ends the season.
Out to Lunch Bunch
Enjoy unique dining experiences and social time luncheons at various Hilton Head and Bluffton restaurants. from September-April (excluding December), held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:30 am – 1. Annual dues of $15 pays for supplies, door prizes and helps keep the member’s lunch cost within $32-$37.
Plant Forward Healthy Eating
This Group is for anyone interested in adding more plant-based variety to their meals. Members rotate hosting the gatherings where everyone brings a plant-based dish and shares a recipe. Activities also include cooking demos and visits to local produce farms. Evening Meeting times are currently TBD.
Cook Book Club (NEW)
This club usually meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 pm in Spring Lake Pavilion. Members bring a dish for tasting based on the month’s theme. Recipes for the dish are shared along with the chef creator. Themes this past year were Flavors of Fall, All About Sides, and Skinny Taste. A $5 membership fee covers the cost of paper goods.
Fun Unique Experiences Groups
Bible Studies
Small groups with their own group leader bring ladies together for the common goal: learning more about the Bible and how to live out our Faith together. The Bible activities group leader will help you find the group for you. Each group has a different schedule.
Book Clubs
HHPWC has many book clubs each with its own meeting schedule, formats, and genres. The Book Club organizer/leader helps any new member locate open book club spaces or helps the member start a new club if there is enough interest.
Chick Flicks
This fun group goes to movies monthly meeting at one of the local theatres. Social time follows at one of our local establishments. Group gatherings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Drama Queens
If you love theater, then you may be a Drama Queen! The group attends Lean Ensemble Theater performances with social time prior to each performance. Members receive a discounted ticket price and are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. Times and dates vary but generally are a Friday evening performance from October to May. Members receive an email 5 weeks before each performance and can make their reservations if they wish to go.
Green Thumbers
This group learns about gardening and nature in the Lowcountry from expert speakers. Meetings are held the 2ndMonday of the month at 10 am in Spring Lake Pavilion from September to April There is an annual $15 fee.
Happy to Help
Join this group to learn about different local charities with a new project for each month (September- May). Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am. Some of the events that were done this past year: Plantation wide Pet Adoption Event to benefit Hilton Head Humane, Sandalwood Pantry, our School Uniform supply and snack drive, and Pockets Full of Sunshine were just a few.
Knit Wits
Knit Wits is a weekly gathering of women who knit, crochet, needlepoint or have other needle crafts. Women with all levels of needlework experience are welcome to this casual social fun group. This group usually meets every Wednesday at 2 pm at Dolphin Head Recreation Center.
Road Show Adventures
The popular group enjoys day trip adventures once a month. A tentative schedule is issued in August/ September for the year. Recent outings included a Road Rally, a Christmas House walk in Beaufort, and a Savannah Riverboat cruise. There is a $5 fee for the season plus the cost of the trip.
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