Sunday, November 16, 2025

Reminder: December Raffles, Holiday Party Potluck Sign Ups, & Yankee Swap

Hello Quilters!

Time is flying, and our December meeting is almost here! Since we skipped November, we’re popping in with some friendly reminders, both here and in your inbox, so no one misses a thing.


Reminders for December 11th meeting:


Raffles






Maven 125is Steam Iron





Riley Blake Light's On! Sewtime, White on White 15 yard bolt


Holiday Party



Yankee Swap:  Get ready for some swapping fun! We’re hosting a Yankee Swap, and anyone who wants to participate can bring a wrapped quilting or sewing-themed gift, just keep it around $25.




Food, Food, and More Food - Potluck:  
Below is our current sign-up list for the feast. If you’d like to add your name, feel free to send a quick email the guild mailbox and let us know what you’ll be bringing. We’ll keep the list updated as time allows.
Hot Food
Laurie Kofstad
Lori Breen
Ray Fratkina
Simone Rigden
Robin Rich
Carol Krasin
Cold Food
Lorri Wurtzler
Betty Scofield
Chloe LevreaultBasil Kielbasa pasta salad
Susie Boots
Brenda Doler
Holly Bachand
Gail Coad
Mary Lou Soczek
Desserts
Gail ChanCookies
Laurie BrickhamToffee bars
Ase GrydelandGluten free oatmeal cookies
Michelle Cain
Chelsea Folini
Cathy Scmitz
Beth Bell Lavoie
Joy WhitakerChristmas Molassas Ginger Cookies
Amanda KetchersidBlueberry Muffins
Drinks
Sarah Keefe
Michelle Marrone
Nancy Cegalis
Maura McDonnell
Other
Debby Michel
Joan Blanchard
Pam Prophet
Tracy Ouimette
Stephanie Richard


Monday, November 10, 2025

November 2025: 2026 Board Voting Slate & 2026 Dues

 Please review the items outlined below and watch for your ballot to arrive via email.


1. Board Elections for 2026
Voting will be via online ballot this year.  We will email out the ballot this Thursday, November 13th.  Voting will remain open until Sunday, December 7th.  We will announce our new board at the December meeting! Our slate is as follows:

Co-Presidents: Helen Labadie and Stephanie Richardson

Secretary: Mary Lou Soczek

Communications: Amanda Ketchersid

Programming: Raya Fratkina

Co-Treasurers: Sonia Gilmore and Laurie Brickham


Thank you to our previous board members and to our members who expressed active interest in participating! This guild thrives because of you. 


✧Interested in serving on the board but didn't get a chance to fill out the board survey this summer? Want to help but nervous about taking on a role alone? It's not too late!  Amanda (Communications) and Raya (Programming) would love to have help in their roles!  

Please reach out before Thursday if you'd like to learn more about board leadership.✧


2. Dues for 2026
Please remember that dues for 2026 will be due by our December meeting.  Dues for the year will remain at $70 and you can pay by cash or check.  

If you are not able to attend, please mail your check to Sonia at:
Sonia Gilmore
392 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

Because we continue to have an active waitlist, we are strictly enforcing our payment due date.  Members who do not pay by December 11th could be at risk of losing their membership for the upcoming year. Please let us know if you have any concerns regarding payment!

Saturday, November 1, 2025

November 2025 - Meeting Cancelled

During our October Guild meeting we decided to cancel the November meeting. Many of us will be at our Fall Retreat. Ophelia invited members who have not been to a retreat to come and visit us at the retreat, details TBD. 

Have a great Thanksgiving, we will see you at the December 11th meeting.