I googled quilt guilds and looked for one there. The first one I went to was about 4 miles from my house. I went for 6 months and never really felt welcomed. I didn't know anyone when I started going. There was only one woman who talked to me and she was new too. We both quit. I felt like it was a dictatorship, only talked about the shop that ran the guild. SHop owner was president, other employees held all the officer slots. No elections. They dictated how the money was spent.
I now drive 25 miles to guild. As soon as I walked in people welcomed me. I didn't know anyone. They are a wonderful group. I have been there for almost 3 years. Look around there should be other groups. Ask at the LQS. They usually know what is out there. There is another guild I would love to join but they meet during the day and unfortunately I have to work. I do visit with them when I am off in the summer.