As you get this group established, a thought of future purchase may be an automatic fabric cutter like the Accuquilt Go Big. I know of older women who have purchased them to save on their shoulders and hands so they can spend more time sewing. Another alternative might be for a local guild to have the Go and cut the shapes for them. A recent Go purchaser loves how the shapes fit so well together. She had just sewn a "flag" quilt using the Tumbler die for QOV.
Best of luck in your wonderful idea.