Jennalyn, good for you! Guilds are such a valuable source of friendship, education, inspiration, and hand-holding.
Doesn't matter about age - some of my dearest Guild friends started out older than me, but now we're about the same age!!!
I think what is called a Quilting Bee in Annapolis is called a Friendship Group in Southern California. I've also heard it called a Sewing Circle in other states. I meet regularly with two groups, the Second Saturday Quilters and the Threadheads. They're my best buddies!
I say dive in and enjoy it all. As hobbyists, we all love to share what we know.
Linda