My guild meets on the Saturday following out monthly meeting. We meet in a large open room at the local library easily fit 12 - 18 gals and machines. A wonderful place to layer quits. Lots of tables, so less crawling on the floor!
I look forward to it because of the getting together but when you are dedicated to one days project you see to get more done. No phone, kiddos, refrigerator, or other distractions. Sewing from 10 - 4:30 generally lets us all get a lot done. Some just cut, others piece, others quilt and others bring other projects along that they want to get finished. All in all a wonderful day.