It is a shame that you and your mom had an unfriendly experience with the guild. Guilds can run the gamut from being loosely organized to very organized. I like mine because the ladies are so welcoming to new members. We can participate as little or as much as we want to when it comes to charity projects, committees and so on. Sometimes it takes a while for new members to get acquainted with other members and vice versa. I hope you will find one that is a good fit for you and your mom.