I'm 73 years old and I got the same welcome that you have.
Believe me it has nothing to do with you.
The pres. of the guild could not have been more welcoming, she is a fantastic person.
But people form clicks, they come with a friend and that's all they need.
I tried every thing I could to mix in, but it was just not to be.
I took a out side class with the same group of ladies ( in another town) and much to my surprise no one but the pres. and owner of the quilt shop spoke to me.
When they broke up for lunch, off every one went with their little click and not one person invited me to come along.
After a year of trying to mix in, I gave it up and decided I really did enjoy myself at home.
