What to Bring to a Meeting

·       Name Tag

·       Show and Tell

·       Pop can tabs

·       Coffee cup, lug a mug

·       Money for 50/50, toonies & loonies

-       try to bring  toonies and loonies 

·       Library books to return

·       Note our meetings are fragrance    and latex free

·       Money for UFO/Workshops

·       Note that cell phones should be turned off or to vibrate and if they must be answered, please leave the room to do so

·       Note: no winter shoes are to be worn in the meeting hall, so, please bring indoor shoes to wear during our meetings.

Visitors are most welcome to attend our meetings for a fee of $5.00

 Inclement Weather!!

It has always been our policy that if McMaster University and/or Mohawk College are closed, then our meeting for the Guild is cancelled. Weather can be different in the various areas of our members. As you did for previous  meetings, please use your judgement and exercise care with regards to your own personal safety.

President’s Message

             

Welcome 2021! To think that one year ago we were welcoming in a new decade with all of its potential for new and improved opportunities to many aspects of our lives. We certainly have used the technologies in communication, as we continue to share our love of quilting and maintain our friendships through the use of Zoom for our monthly meetings.

Attendance at our meetings has exceeded our expectations, so we will continue with this virtual format until the ‘coast is clear’ to resume our meetings in person.

At the beginning of a New Year, many of us follow the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. As I rarely manage to follow through with mine, I’ve decided this year to set objectives instead. Although I’m not sure what the difference is, I am going to see if I’m more successful with different labelling. My objectives are defined under two categories: need to and want to. Quilting is obviously in the need to do, as it has a calming effect on me after reading anything to do with this pandemic. So, my objective will be to complete one quilt top from my stash and two charity quilt tops each quarter. (I recognize that for many of you, this could be accomplished in a month but I get easily distracted!)

In closing, I hope that you and your family are staying healthy and safe, as we continue to abide by the current government restrictions limiting our social activities. Looking forward to seeing you at our virtual meeting next Wednesday.

Janice Haluszka,

President

General Meetings 7 p.m.

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from September to June. Due the CoVid 9 Pandemic, we currently meet online via Zoom.

The codes will be sent out to members the Sunday night prior to the meeting date. We would ask that these logins and passwords not be shared or published. Each member in our guild will receive an email for this. 

Logon: at 6:30 p.m. to socialize and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. 

 

Please note:  Our meetings need to be fragrance/scent-free and no latex is allowed, due to the allergies of some of our members.  Thank you!

General meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, from September to June. Our meetings are now fragrance and latex free.  As of September 2015, we meet at Marshall Memorial United Church located on 20 Gilbert Ave. in Ancaster.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Please park in the parking lot accessible from Fiddler's Green Rd. which will take you to the rear parking lot.



General meetings regularly include:
    • brief updates from the executive  and  its sub- committees
    • show-and-share
    • block-of-the-month
    • social time with refreshments
    • 50/50 draw and draw prizes
    • the monthly program 

The program portion of the meeting may include:
    • guest speakers
    • hands-on instruction
    • work towards our community outreach efforts  and more!