# Cambria Neighbors Club ## Posts - [President Kathi Harper's Message](https://cambrianeighbors.org/president-kathi-harpers-message/): Well, my fellow Cambrians, here we are in 2026! And here I am, your new CNC President, writing my 1st President’s message for our Newsletter. So many changes, challenges and opportunities coming our way, I can’t wait to see what the new year brings. But before we look into the future, let’s take a quick look back. Under the excellent guidance of Susie Schmidt and her fabulous board, in 2025 our club hosted a delightful Fashion Show highlighting some of our local clothing stores; a bubbly wine-tasting event at our local Harmony Cellars; a Harvest Crafts show featuring local artists […] - [2026 Membership Drive Begins Now!](https://cambrianeighbors.org/2026-membership-drive-begins-now/): Annual dues are $35 per calendar year and includes the entire household. Please Pay Before January 1. Please pay your 2026 dues as soon as possible to ensure being included in next year’s members directory. If there are any changes to your 2025 membership (i.e. add/remove family members, name/email/phone changes) please go to our website – https://CambriaNeighbors.org, and complete the online web form and make your payment by PayPal or credit card.  The other option is to complete the PDF membership application, print, and return with your payment to the address provided on the website. Thank you everyone for staying […] - [Thanks for the Resounding Success of our Arts and Crafts Fair](https://cambrianeighbors.org/presidents-letter-thanks-for-the-resounding-success-of-our-arts-and-crafts-fair/): President’s Letter November 2025 Dear Cambria Neighbors, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the resounding success of our Arts and Crafts Fair, which was a lovely afternoon celebrating our community’s creativity and generosity of spirit! Marissa Powels has been the driving force behind this event, tirelessly organizing vendors—who adore her—while managing setup, advertising, and decorations with remarkable talent. We simply could not have done this without her! A special thank you to Janet Cooper for lending her architectural expertise to create a seamless event layout, meticulously mapping out vendor spaces, crafting name plates, setting stakes and measurements, and […] - [Special Announcement](https://cambrianeighbors.org/special-announcement/): Biographies of the four new candidates for our 2026 Board of Directors - [Volunteers Needed](https://cambrianeighbors.org/volunteers-needed/): It’s a lot of fun to volunteer and we have fun doing it! Consider helping the CNC get ready for our Craft Fair this year. We are using “SignUpGenius” for volunteer sign ups. This online sign-up page that organizes the available volunteer positions for our group. We would like help in the following areas: Flyer distribution Front entrance decoration Vendor load-in on the day of event Outdoor area setup We will have everything you would need to do this, all you have to do is sign up and show up! Additionally if there are a few of you who have […] - [2025 CNC Annual Craft Fair](https://cambrianeighbors.org/2025-cnc-annual-craft-fair/): Join us for the annual Cambia Neighbors Club Arts and Craft Fair located at the Cambria Pines Lodge located at 2905 Burton Drive in Cambria on Saturday October 18th, 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm. There are over 60 vendors registered with handmade items that will satisfy all of your seasonal buying needs. Come do your Christmas shopping with us! Live local music for your listening pleasure and food combo lunch special available for purchase. Mini pumpkin patch entrance decorations provided by the Cambria Pines Lodge nursery with 20 percent off coupon. FREE ADMISSION. Tell friends and family to […] - [President's Letter - October 2025](https://cambrianeighbors.org/presidents-letter-october-2025/): October 2025 President's letter ## Pages - [Membership Payment](https://cambrianeighbors.org/membership-payment/): Membership Payment 3 Membership Payment You may pay by PayPal or a credit card.  If you have any questions, please contact membership@cambrianeighbors.org Pay for Membership - [featured-event-february](https://cambrianeighbors.org/featured-event-february/): Dive Into NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Sophia Barwegen, Coastal Discovery Center Coordinator/Southern Region Liaison for NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary will present our members with information regarding the Sanctuary. NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a federally protected marine area that spans from Marin to Cambria and contains biodiverse ecosystems like extensive kelp forests and deep sea canyons. During this talk, you will be taking a deeper dive into what makes this area of the Central Coast so special including venturing into the depths of Monterey Canyon to listen to whales, visiting one of the world’s […] - [featured-event-january](https://cambrianeighbors.org/featured-event-january/): Join Us to Learn Growing Native Plants – Beautiful and Easy! Laura Gaither is the owner of Silver Sage Garden Coaching in San Luis Obispo, CA and the antiques and vintage business Planet Vintage Girl in Cambria. Laura has a B.A. in American History and an M.A. in American Studies, specializing in visual media. She also has an A.A. in interior design, with a keen interest in the landscape, environmental gardening, architectural salvage and sustainable products. Silver Sage Garden Coaching focuses on our favorite space outside the home: the garden. Laura inspires sustainable gardens through personalized coaching that is mindful […] - [Newsletter Archive](https://cambrianeighbors.org/newsletter-archive/): Newsletter Archive Monthly Newsletter 2025-2026 JAN 2026 FEB 2025 MAR 2025 APR 2025 MAY 2025 JUN 2025 JUL 2025 AUG 2025 SEP 2025 OCT 2025 NOV 2025 DEC 2025 Become A Member - [Featured Events](https://cambrianeighbors.org/featured-events/): Greenspace: The Cambria Land Trust — Then and Now Featuring Karin Argano, Executive Director of Greenspace 18 Oct October 18 @ 11:00 am 2025 Craft Fair 20 Nov November 20 @ 11:30 am Ventana Wildlife Society – Condor Rescue 18 Dec December 18 @ 11:30 am 2025 Holiday Party - [Cart](https://cambrianeighbors.org/cart-2/) - [Board Members-2](https://cambrianeighbors.org/board-members-2/): Board Members-2 Meet Your 2025 Board Members Susan Schmidt President president@cambrianeighbors.org Shelly Vinatieri VP – Programs programs@cambrianeighbors.org Melody Strong VP – Membership membership@cambrianeighbors.org Luanne Kittle Secretary secretary@cambrianeighbors.org Edna Alexander Treasurer treasurer@cambrianeighbors.org Cheryl JohnsonGail Greene Reservations reservations@cambrianeighbors.org Amy Handel Activities activities@cambrianeighbors.org Deb Addis Sunshine sunshine@cambrianeighbors.org Sharon Young Hospitality hospitality@cambrianeighbors.org Lori SilverCam Arnold Newsletters and e-Mails newsletter@cambrianeighbors.org Webmaster webmaster@cambrianeighbors.org Past President Cheryle Raiter webmaster@cambrianeighbors.org Meet Your Board Members To contact a specific board member please reference the name or position in the subject line. Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate board member. For general information, please email info@cambrianeighbors.org.​ Become a […] - [featured-events-old](https://cambrianeighbors.org/featured-events-old/): 18 Oct October 18 @ 11:00 am 2025 Craft Fair 20 Nov November 20 @ 11:30 am Ventana Wildlife Society – Condor Rescue 18 Dec December 18 @ 11:30 am Holiday Party - [Newsletter Archive 1](https://cambrianeighbors.org/newsletter-archive-1/): Newsletter Archive Monthly Newsletter Become A Member - [Shop](https://cambrianeighbors.org/shop-products/) - [Thank You](https://cambrianeighbors.org/thank-you-transaction-result/): A payment confirmation will be sent to the email address that you had provided. Cambria Neighbors Club - [Clubs](https://cambrianeighbors.org/clubs/): Clubs Cambria Neighbors Activity Groups Would you like to join one of our activity groups? You may choose from the groups below that currently exist. Or, if you don’t see what interests you, start a new group. It’s easy, and you’ll have loads of fun and meet new neighbors! Here’s how to get started… Steps to Starting New Cambria Neighbors Club Activity Group: Develop list of interested group participants Advertise in newsletter and announce at meetings Contact interested parties and establish date and time for first meeting At first meeting determine week, time and place for future meetings/outings Select group […] - [Membership](https://cambrianeighbors.org/membership/): Have you recently moved to the Cambria area, or are you simply ready to try something new, meet interesting people, get involved in fun activities, and make some wonderful friends? The Cambria Neighbors Club invites you to join us on the third Thursday of each month for a guest speaker and luncheon. We have various activity groups which meet throughout the month including: book clubs, lunch bunch, gardening, game club, wine Divas, ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out), potluck & other dining groups and much more. Don’t see your favorite? New groups are always forming and you can start one […] - [History of Club](https://cambrianeighbors.org/history/): History of Club How It Started In the summer of 1995, a group of Cambria friends formed a new social club named the Cambria Newcomers Club. Founding Members: L-R Becky Kinkade, Barbara Mayberry, Taylor Hilden, Barbara Gilston, Lee Krueger, Vivianne Raives, Judy Levy and Shirlye Green. In October of that year an Invitational Tea was held to introduce the new organization to members of the community. The attendees of the event discussed forming special interest activity groups, signed up formally as club members, and selected the third Thursday of each month for its regular meetings. The first luncheon was held […] - [Board Members](https://cambrianeighbors.org/board-members/): Board Members Meet Your 2025 Board Members Kathi Harper, President president@cambrianeighbors.org Cheryl Johnson, VP – Programs programs@cambrianeighbors.org Cheryl Johnson, VP – Membership membership@cambrianeighbors.org Jill Freybourg, Secretary secretary@cambrianeighbors.org Edna Alexander, Treasurer treasurer@cambrianeighbors.org Kathi Strahl/Denise Caras, Reservations reservations@cambrianeighbors.org Melody Strong, Activities activities@cambrianeighbors.org Deb Addis, Sunshine sunshine@cambrianeighbors.org Susan Schmidt, Hospitality hospitality@cambrianeighbors.org Shelly Vinatieri, Newsletters newsletter@cambrianeighbors.org Edna Alexander, Webmaster webmaster@cambrianeighbors.org Susan Schmidt, Past President For general information, please email info@cambrianeighbors.org. 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