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

Good Day to all,

Again, I had hoped that by early this month I might be able to give our members some better news; but due to the ongoing Covid 19 crisis it is necessary to cancel our monthly meeting for June.

Your guild executive “met” virtually via Zoom recently, and it was nice to be able to talk and interact with someone other than my usual residential partner (my hubby), and it was VERY clear that the social interaction of an “in person” meeting is very much missed. As much as I felt early on we could all use a bit of isolation to gain control of our UFOs, stashes, diet/exercise program, housecleaning...whatever; the key thing is COMMUNITY, and I speak I’m sure, not just for myself; we ALL need it, and we ALL miss it!!!

Even in that small group there was some pent up desire to get going again, and get into the fabric stores for some much needed/desired supplies, but there are rules to follow, so please be considerate as you get out and about. Most of our advertisers have now, or will be reopening soon for business, check our newsletter as Sue has included those changes on the website and in the newsletter as they have become available.

Obviously after 3 months of this social distancing “thing”, we could all use a break, and that will hopefully come sooner rather than later. I urge you all to look after your family/extended family, and neighbours as you are able in a responsible way, and spare a few good deeds/actions for those you meet in the grocery, pharmacy, or just on the street, it costs nothing and is an uplifting and welcome addition to someone’s day...we are truly “all in this together”!

I have been blessed to be able to Facetime or text my son, daughter, grand kids, and sister, plus friends on a more or less regular basis; until recently, Jack, and I, and my dog Jinx, were out daily throughout the fall, winter and spring on trail walks getting to know our new neighbourhood and have watched the spring unfold, and it has been a truly wonderful experience to watch for the tiny daily changes in our neck of the woods...sadly after 14 years, Jinx went over the Rainbow Bridge two weeks ago after being my constant companion on our daily walks and my shadow in the studio...”walkies” are not quite the same somehow...but still good for clearing out the cobwebs of isolation.

I hope for better news for the fall, but we need to be mindful that we are subject to many rules imposed not by choice, but by the necessity to keep not only ourselves safe, but those around us...take care of yourselves and have a wonderful and safe, albeit different kind of summer...and keep on sewing!

Alison, President

General Meetings 7 p.m.

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.

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 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!