Quilt Guilds all have their own "flavour" and some you'll definitely like some better than others. A good guild has all of the activities mentioned above plus welcoming friendly accepting members. A well functioning guild should have all kinds of quilters from newly interested members to seasoned experienced stitching veterns. It should offer a wide variety of quilting experiences and invite all members to participate as much as possible. Most guilds are very reasonably priced and welcome guests. Go and visit and then determine if it will be a good fit for you.