The many-faceted Pembroke Community Club that functions out of its headquarters situated on the eastern end of the old Admiralty House property on North Shore, Pembroke is one of the oldest active and still growing community clubs in the island.

Its outreach embraces all ages and genders, although its terpsichorean dance class is one of its most active branches.

PCC evolved from the ambitions of five young married men, all of whom are deceased who, in the common vernacular, used to 'hang together', dialoguing about the problems of the day, much as now happens on the daily radio talk shows.

They eventually became known as the 'Out of the Window Club', a reflection of the shed at the home of the late Edward (Red) Davis where they spent much of their spare time. They were passionate about happenings in what used to be called the Key West Community, particularly around the Key West Rangers, one of the country's dominant football clubs.

The four other founders with Edward Davis were Edward Dillas, Clifford Sampson, Raymond Butterfield and Eric Raynor. They were all mechanics. Their growing impact on the community led them to focus on a site at Admiralty House where they got permission from a supportive Government of the day to build a more accommodating shed. By then they had evolved into the PCC, and constructed their existing stone club headquarters. As we stated, the PCC Terpsichorean Dance Class is the most vibrant entity of PCC. Dance sessions are held every Friday night. English waltzes and the like were the main choreography of the dance class, and nowadays it also includes the more modern line dancing and a bit of calypso.

Long serving president of PCC is Mrs. Valerie Dill. Only four others have been elected president since 1968, being Raymond Butterfield, Edward Davis, Edward Dillas and Sinclair Furbert. The current secretary, Mrs. Cynthia Thomas, is credited with being the inspiration behind the creation and unveiling of three distinctive boards highlighting past and present stalwarts of the club.

Photos: Left: Beneath the recently unveiled honour boards at PCC are long serving president Mrs. Valerie Dill, with other leaders who keep the club vibrant. They are Mrs. Illys Morton, Walter Ingham, Cynthia Thomas, Stanley Morton, Gloria Adams, David Grant, St. Clair O'Brien and (partially hidden) Leslie Johnson. Below right is Mrs. Ruby Simpson, whose late husband Clifford was one of the five founders more than 60 years ago of the 'Out of the Window Club' which evolved into the PCC. Their names are memorialised on the board (far left). Below left are members of PCC's dance class in a routine at the unveiling ceremony at the club.