Originally Posted by
Skiwoman70
They rush out like they have someplace else to go. The older ladies wouldn't miss the meeting for anything, but they don't quilt, so they don't bring anything for show and tell, and they don't want demos. Very much at a loss.
Do the older ladies attend for quilting or for a social outing with their friends? If they would like to make a quilting contribution, they could be a valuable resource. Perhaps an anonymous survey would help you understand what everyone's interests and expectations are.