Tuesday, October 16, 2018

October Meeting

Our October meeting will be at the Uplands Recreation Center from 7 – 9 pm on Thursday October 18th 2018. 20 Hawkside Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 3K9 
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This month the programming will include a trunk show from visiting quilter Krista Hennebury from Poppyprint. The trunk show is free for members or $10 for the public. We're also hosting Krista for workshops on Friday and Saturday and there are spots available now for both.

Finally, memberships are open for the 2019 year. Annual dues are $60 and if you sign up on or before Wednesday Dec 12th then you'll be entered into a draw for a fabulous prize pack at the December meeting! Payments may be made in cash or by e-transfer (use password: pinwheel).

Coming up (and subject to change):
  • November 15th - Skills Night - Quilting on your Domestic Machine (Wonderfil)
  • November 17th - sew day with Kerry Foster on Paint-By-Number Quilts (Woodcreek)
  • December 13th - Winter Social (K-Z names bring food to share) (Wonderfil)
  • January 17th - Batting Presentation from Alberta Batting Co. (Hawkwood)
  • February 21st - Meet Your Guild! Getting Social (Woodcreek)
  • March 21st - AGM and QuiltCon 2019 Report (Hawkwood)
  • March 23rd - Sew Day TBA (TBA)
  • April 18th - TBA (Woodcreek)
  • May 16th - TBA (Hawkwood)
  • June 20th - TBA (Woodcreek)
  • July 18th - Social & potluck (TBA)
The meeting agenda is:
  • Guild business 
  • Krista Hennebury from Poppyprint
  • Canadian MQG 2018 Block Lotto award
  • Show and tell 
Please bring:
  • A quilt or project for show and tell
  • Name tag
  • Canadian MQG 2018 Block Lotto
  • Membership dues for 2019

The dues cycle is January-December and they are $60 per person in 2018. Members who join after June will pay $40. First meeting is free for visitors, then $10 for a single meeting (fees could be more for special programming). After that we ask you to support and join our community by purchasing a membership to attend additional meetings and sew days and to participate in other guild activities. If you purchase your 2019 membership on or before Wednesday December 12th you'll be entered in a draw to win a fabulous prize pack at our December meeting!