Sounds like fun! I must admit I was so afraid of quilt guilds after reading the horror stories posted here. I was afraid to join any groups after reading about the Quilt Police and mean quilters. Quilting is supposed to be fun! I was crushed to learn there are mean and cranky quilters. It doesn't seem possible. This is a fun hobby. Why would anyone pick on you? Ridiculous, right?
But, I joined a local group and I've had so much fun. It's a blast and everyone is fun and encouraging. I think you'll enjoy sewing and learning with others. It really is a breath of fresh air and you learn so much from other members. Have fun!