I just retired this year and had always wanted to be in a guild. I found one and have gone to the weekly evening "sit and sew" where everyone brings a hand project (quilting, knitting, embroidery etc) they are working on. The conversations and fellowship is very enjoyable to me.
The guild meets once a month on a Saturday. They also have a week-end long "quilt camp" three times a year. The members can stay overnight or just go during the day.
Everyone is to wear their PJ's ...LOL..
The fall camp is next week-end and I am signed up to go...Looking forward to it..
The members have been very kind and made me feel welcome:)