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 Levreault	Basil Kielbasa pasta salad
		Susie Boots
		Brenda Doler
		Holly Bachand
		Gail Coad
		Mary Lou Soczek
	Desserts	Gail Chan	Cookies
		Laurie Brickham	Toffee bars
		Ase Grydeland	Gluten free oatmeal cookies
		Michelle Cain
		Chelsea Folini
		Cathy Scmitz
		Beth Bell Lavoie
		Joy Whitaker	Christmas Molassas Ginger Cookies
		Amanda Ketchersid	Blueberry Muffins
	Drinks	Sarah Keefe
		Michelle Marrone
		Nancy Cegalis
		Maura McDonnell
	Other	Debby Michel
		Joan Blanchard
		Pam Prophet
		Tracy Ouimette
		Stephanie Richard

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!

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.