I don't know the ages of these women but there are some women that may just be seeking companionship. I am a member of two groups not exclusively quilters. I enjoy both of them. We make items for ourselves and charity. I would check out EB Quilt in a Day because she is an excellent teacher for beginners. You might want to look at something simpler than a 9 Patch pattern since seams need to be match with seam accuracy.