Welcome Kathy! I'm relatively new to quilting (anyone not quilting for over 5 years is a newbie the way I see it), but I also live in Arizona down in Casa Grande.
You'll love this board because the folks here have great knowledge and are really sweet to boot. You'll always find answers to questions and learn, learn, learn. I know I have.
Enjoy quilting and let us know where you're from in Az.
Kat (Kathy) in Casa Grande