I have belonged to the Rivers Bend Quilt quild for 5 years. We have 40 members,a variety of age grouping-some newbies and some Master quilters. We meet first Monday of the month and I enjoy it. No one is mean spirted and every one is helpful. If you need help there is always some near to help. Plus we have a LAQer in the group who makes it easy to take your tops to.