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 

As I sit here mulling over what to write this month Jack and I are enjoying our brand new “pencil” tree... As you all know by now we moved, and though our new house in Brantford is a bit larger than our former home - at least on paper the square footage is greater – the space is very different, hence the “pencil” tree....tall and very skinny!

Getting settled is a series of steps, and quite often some missteps...think 2 steps forward and three back. So Black Friday weekend found us cruising the aisles of Michael’s looking for a few rolls of ribbon and some picture frame stands for Jack’s study. Neither one of us were feeling particularly in the mood for Christmas, but we found ourselves standing in front of a largish display of pre-lit artificial Christmas trees.

Fifteen minutes later we were walking out the door having purchased a tree in a box...the rational was fairly straightforward...new house, less space available, a need to feel more fully settled, and to hopefully put the past 6 months or so firmly behind us.

Never much of a fan of the “curated” designer tree; the tree holds all of the precious decorations we have collected in our 17 or so years together plus a few bits and pieces from our former lives. It stands on the lower landing of the stairs overlooking the open concept living room/kitchen/dinette area and lends a lovely warm glow to the entire downstairs...and absolutely NO furniture had to be moved or banished from our space!

So whatever and wherever your traditions are, enjoy them, and don’t be afraid to try a few new ones, as you just never know...

I wish each and everyone of our members and your families the very best of the season, and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year in 2020!

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!