I started a group a year ago and we now have 12 members unfortunately can not accomedate more as we are in a small seniors hall...we meet twice a month on a wednesday all day...we have beginners and others so we help the beginner..show then techniques. have a block of the month on the go at present or you can just do whatever you wish......we are starting back at the end of sept.....theme christmas......we also take turn making lunch which usually is soup and dessert....this is the time we exchange out thoughts on different things......if is great as many of are group are widows with no family near by,,,,,,hope your group flourishes like ours ...good luck