when you get there pay a visit to each of them- they generally enjoy visitors- prospective members- then you can see what programs each does- and how you *like* the members- then you can choose which guild fits you- or you may enjoy both. our guild has a membership drive/tea each September- but new people are always welcome to come to a meeting- then are given the opportunity to join...I've visited guilds before that I felt would not be a good fit for me- and not gone back- and then I have my 3 favorites I try to participate in even if I am not always able to make it to meetings- I keep up on line with friends, members and if an exchange, swap, new program, charity project is starting that I am interested in I can jump in & do my part. all 3 groups are very different from each other...much like quilt shops are very different from one another.