Look for the book entitled, "Quilting For Dummies". My teacher has this book and it has a wealth of information.
We have a quilting group that meets at our local library. Myself and 6 friends meet at our teacher's house each Tues afternoon, I call it Quilt Therapy and it surely helps me get through the rest of the week.
As one said, check around your area for individual groups, or retired groups who would probably be more than willing to help you.
Good luck, and keep quilting, now matter what!
delma