I belong to a group that comes from several small towns in the area. We meet at the Senior Center in the one same town the first Sat. of each month. We bring a potluck dish, have show and tell and sew or just visit. You can also choose to have a secret sister. We welcome anyone who wants to come. Sometimes someone will give a class and you can choose to take it or not. Lots of fun. I also belong to another group of about 6 or 7 that meets one night every week. We have put together a retreat and open it up to others and have had it filled every year. Can't wait for January to go to the next one-4 days long. All we seem to do it sew and eat. Great fun.