Club Presidents (click club name to jump to description)
| Club Name | President | Contact |
| Bridge | Deanna Straugh | 310-995-0744 |
| Cambria Chorale | Dianne Anderson | 408-221-9650 |
| Cambria Dance & Social Club | Pat Burbank | 805-927-1867 |
| Dancercize | Maryann Grau | 805-395-0442 |
| Fishing Club | Michael Verlangieri | 805-909-0315 |
| Inner Rhythm | Steve White | 805-927-5109 |
| Investment Club | Jim "Tut" Tuttle | 805-924-1853 |
| Lawn Bowls | Jackie Hogan | 805-801-8699 |
| Lions Club | Jim Bahringer | cambrialions@gmail.com |
| Mah Jongg | Joy Lee (+Judy Butler) | 805-975-5103 |
| Poker Club | Manya Brett | 805-927-5000 |
| Rough Writers | John Lamb | 805-927-4640 |
| Spirit Dance & Drum and Pilates Based Movement for Seniors |
Francesca Bolognini Sandra McKee |
805-927-5528 805-858-8547 |
| Table Tennis | Shelly Henderson | 559-967-2294 |
| Just Announced! Tai Chi | Barry Blackburn | 707-483-1347 |
Club Descriptions
Meets the third Tuesday each month at 2:00 p.m. Members enjoy discount tackle
sales prior to the business meeting. Club provides an annual fish fry fund raiser,
two low cost members only rockfish charters per year, social events, free use of
club kayak, expert mentoring, and many opportunities for fishing with kayakers,
small boat owners, and surf fishing enthusiasts.
Fees: Center membership plus $20.00 per year
Contact person: Mike Verlangieri (805) 909-0315
This is a free-style dance with different DJ's every week. The music can
be described as tribal-electronic, world and edgy yoga inspired. Hours are
Fridays, 7:30pm to 9:30pm. See us on
Facebook for more info.
Contact person: Steve White (805) 927-5109
Meets first and third Thursday each month, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.
The purpose of the club is to learn and share investment knowledge for the benefit of the partners. Visitors welcome.
Fees: Center membership. There are no dues. The club is limited to 20 partners.
Partnership buy-in depends on the value of the portfolio at the time.
Contact Person: Tut at (805) 924-1853
Meets on the green each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,
9:00 a.m. to noon for team bowling or free instruction (2 free lessons). Bowls equipment is available for loan or purchase.
Fees: Joslyn Center membership $50.00 plus $100.00 per year which includes membership in the Southwest Lawn Bowls Division.
Learners pay no fee during the instructional period. Daily fee for members $1.00. Daily fee for non-member guests $5.00.
Optional membership to Bowls USA $25.00.
Contact Person: Jackie Hogan 805-801-8699
Facebook Page: Cambria Lawn Bowls Club
The Lions Club of Cambria meets at the Joslyn Center. Please see the Lions Club web site for more information.
Mah Jongg, originally a Chinese game, has found a happy home at the Joslyn Center. The American Mah Jongg League is the head organization that provides the playing card that is used by players in the U.S. and is revised every year. The tiles played with are embossed with bams (bamboo), cracks, dots, flowers, winds and jokers.
If you think that doing crossword puzzles or jig saw puzzles help keep your brain sharp, then come on down to the Joslyn and try Mah Jongg. It is a game of luck combined with strategy (which is so good for your brain.) We welcome experienced players and novices. We will provide lessons for you during game time - it's our pleasure to do so if you are willing to put in the time to learn. Plus, the socializing with other players and making new friends is well worth learning how to play.
We invite you to just pull up a chair and observe some games and join in when you are ready. We play from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday and Thursday and use a "purse" of $5.00 and ask for a $1.00 donation to the center each day. Please contact the office for more information or to talk to one of our members directly. Contact Person: Joy Lee (805) 975-5103
Meets every Thursday of the month at 6:15pm plus one monthly tournament on a Saturday at 6:15pm as shown on the JRC
calendar. The ability to play poker is necessary.
Poker Club Rules can be found on
this page (opens in new tab).
Some of the Dealer's Choice games you may encounter are described
here (in new tab).
Fees: Center membership plus $10.00 per year.
Contact Person: Manya Brett (805) 927-5000
We are a group of novelists, poets, short story writers, memoirists, and
traveloguers. We are dedicated to supporting each other throughout the creative
writing process. Our goal is to tell stories — true stories that might get lost
and fictional stories that move us. Although we have many different styles and
interests, we are united in our love of language and power of imagination. We
meet each week to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for members to share their work.
If you would like to visit, please read "Visitors' Info" on our website, then
contact John Lamb to schedule a time. We meet on Mondays from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
in the Conference Room at the Joslyn Recreation Center, 950 Main Street.
Fees: Center membership dues, plus $10.00 per quarter for our club.
For more on the Rough Writers please visit our website,
www.RoughWriters.org
Contact Person: John Lamb (805) 927-4640
Monday 7:30-9:30 p.m. Appointments can be arranged at 6:00 p.m. Call for
information
Fees: Center membership plus $5.00 per session.
Dancing taught by Francesca Bolognini
Contact Person: Francesca Bolognini (805) 927-5528
This class is self-lead by existing members and does not have a certified Pilates instructor.
The schedule is Mondays and Thursdays 10:30am-12noon. You must be a Joslyn member to attend classes.
Please bring your own mat, ring, tennis ball, and therapy band. There are no additional fees,
but a donation of a dollar per session would be appreciated.
Contacts: Sandra (805) 858-8547 and Michael (805) 909-0315
We are a fun group with diverse skills and abilities. We offer recreational play sessions four times a week consisting of
doubles matches. In addition, we offer "skills and drills" sessions three times a week for more competitive play
(focusing more on singles play and developing skills using a table tennis ball machine.) We have three tables, and
beginners are always welcome. Since we have a good supply of paddles and balls, all you need to do is show up for some fun.
We also enjoy getting together for social events and potlucks throughout the year.
Recreational Sessions:
Tuesdays 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Fridays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sundays 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Skills & Drills Sessions:
Mondays 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fridays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Sundays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Fees: Joslyn Center general membership plus Table Tennis Club membership of $25 per year.
Contact Person: Shelly Henderson, President; shenders74@gmail.com / 559-967-2294
The Cambria Table Tennis Club bylaws can be found on
this page (opens in new tab).
New for 2025: Tai Chi club!
Cheng Man-Ching's 37 posture Yang form is the basis of the class. It is the most widely practiced form in the US. Tai Chi
is generally suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, and it offers benefits such as reduced stress, improved
balance, and enhanced mental clarity. A typical Tai Chi class focuses on slow, controlled movements and mindful breathing
to promote balance, relaxation, and physical well-being. The class usually begins with a warm-up that includes stretching
and Qi Gong practices to prepare the body. The instructor then leads the class through a series of Tai Chi postures.
Note: a beginner's class will be starting on January 19 (a Sunday)
Sundays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fees: None, other than Joslyn Center membership, but a donation of a dollar per session to go to the Joslyn Center would
be appreciated.
Instructor: Barry Blackburn (707) 483-1347 (voice or text)