I agree that you should just show up. Be prepared with your questions. It is good to scope out the situation. and it may take a few meetings to see if it is a good fit. I love this board, but the guild experience has been the best thing for my skill and interest development. Seeing well done quilts in person and asking questions of the quilters is so valuable. I am so happy that the guilds I have belonged to have been accepting of me and my quilting level.
Dayle