I've been having a similar problem about going to a new guild meeting, so maybe I'll have to share some of your courage and attend. One problem is that it is at night, and I don't see as well as I used to at night, although it's a short distance away, I really have no excuse. Maybe this month when they meet. I had been invited to a guild meeting in NH by a neighbor and was met with a very friendly group of people, even though there were a few that were in a clique, the others were friendly and welcoming.