Chinook Guild of Fibre Arts News

Spring Fling in support of Quilts for Kids

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 02:41:27 GMT

Come Monday, May 2nd to help raise funds for QFK and have fun bidding on fantastic items through the Chinook, Silent and Live Auctions. Sheldon Smithens is the auctioneer again this year! The action starts at 10:00 a.m.

Bev Nylen and Barb Worden join the Quilters' Programs / Education Committee

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 02:38:37 GMT

Along with Team Lead Lorraine Appleby and other committee members Joan Hickie, Wendy Isaac and Pauline Stafford, these women present demonstrations, block of the month squares and draws for the BOM squares.

Thanks for all you do!!!

Quilting Education / Programs Presents

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:20:42 GMT

See calendar on the Home page and Events page for upcoming demonstrations.

Quilters' Programs / Education Presents

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:05:05 GMT

See the Events tab and the posted calendar for events on Monday, February 7th, 14th and 28th!

Quilters' Programs / Education Committee

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:00:39 GMT

Lorraine Appleby, Joan Hickie, Wendy Isaacs and Pauline Stafford are our new Quilters' Programs / Education Committee members.

If you have ideas or suggestions for a demo or class please contact them.

Lorraine Appleby lappleby@mailcan.com

Joan Hickie jmhickie@shaw.ca

Wendy Isaacs wisaacs@sageinstitute.ca

Pauline Stafford seamsgood@telus.net

No Meetings Dec 23 through January 2.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Quilts for Kids Chinook Auction & No Pot Luck

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Chinook Auction tickets for sale.
No Pot Luck Lunch.
You may bring your own lunch and dishes.

EVENING GROUP meeting Tuesday, Novem ber 9th

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:07:24 GMT

The hall is closed Thursday, November 11th for Remembrance Day.

RCA has granted us the use of the East Hall at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 9th for the Evening Group.

Welcome a-board, Mona!

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:04:33 GMT

Mona Jones will replace Theresa Munch as Director at Large Evening Group for the remainder of the term and through May 31, 2024.

Thanks, Mona, for stepping up!

Welcome New Directors & Thanks to those who served on the Board

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:26:02 GMT

Please welcome three new board members:

Janet Gourlay Vallance - Director at Large, Wednesday Group Rug Hookers,

Bonnie Mather, Secretary, and

Shirley Williams, Vice President.

It should be noted that Annie Johnson, stepped back into the role of Director at Large, Wednesday Group Needleworkers when Carmen Torrie moved into the Vice President role. Thanks, Annie!

A big thanks to those who have left the board this month.

Susan Jackson - Secretary,

Wendy Rowan, DAL, Wednesday Group Rug Hookers, and

Celia Norman, President.

Congratulations to Carmen Torrie, who has moved to Lethbridge to take a teaching position at the University of Lethbridge.

We're back! Implementing the "restriction exemption program"

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:19:52 GMT

As per the Alberta of Government's new restrictions and exemptions effective September 16, 2021, we will be hosting meetings at the hall using the Restriction Exemption Program "REP".

If you wish to attend a meeting you must:

- provide proof of vaccination upon signing in and it will be verified by a member at the door

- wear a mask in the hall

- maintain a 2 meter distance from others

If you have questions or concerns please contact Theresa Munch or Janet Gourlay Vallance.

INDOOR MEETINGS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:23:36 GMT

Effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday September 16, 2021 new restrictions came into effect as a result of the Province of Alberta's STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY announced at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

ZOOM meetings on hold as we open for indoor meetings

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:19:31 GMT

As we open for indoor meetings, ZOOM meetings will be ON HOLD.

CHANGES to MONDAY GROUP MEETINGS

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:21:52 GMT

Elections Canada has booked the hall for two Mondays in September - the 13th and 20th. The Monday Group will be meeting on Tuesdays, September 14th and 21st. We will be back to meeting on Mondays on September 27th.

REMINDER

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:09:32 GMT

Meetings will commence on

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

at Rosscarrock Community Hall.

In order to keep our members safe

we ask that you NOT attend indoor Guild meetings

if you are NOT fully vaccinated.

SHOW AND SHARE

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:08:05 GMT

Bring your quilts, rug hookings and needlework to meetings to "Show and Share". Send photos and description to be included in the weekly newsletter.

IMPORTANT REOPENING NOTICE

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 22:27:23 GMT

Meetings will commence on

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

at Rosscarrock Community Hall.

In order to keep our members safe

we ask that you NOT attend indoor Guild meetings

if you are NOT fully vaccinated.

NO MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN JANUARY 2021

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT

"At our board meeting last week (November 20, 2020) we decided not to hold regular meetings in January"

But we will be looking into having ZOOM meetings instead. Holly Kindson has attended one with another guild and she enjoyed it very much. She is planning a test case for soon after Christmas. We will be wanting to know how many of you would be interested in attending a Zoom meeting. Look out for more information and a survey in the near future.

Celia Norman, President

CGFA delays opening to January 2021 at earliest

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 02:14:44 GMT

The CGFA board of directors met on August 11, 2020 to figure out how we were going to reopen and start meeting again in September 2020 and it was decided that with children going back to school and the flu season just around the corner it was best for us to wait until November and reevaluate with the intention of opening in January 2021.

See memo from the President, Theresa Munch, for more details. The memo can be found on this website under the "Members" page.

All meetings are cancelled through August 31, 2020.

Wed, 13 May 2020 16:00:00 GMT

SELF PORTRAIT REVEAL

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year, Anne Ashman, Co-convenor of the Wednesday Group, invited members to create a self-portrait.

Six (6) members' pieces were revealed on Wednesday, December 18th.

CGFA OPEN HOUSE

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 19:00:00 GMT

Our first "OPEN HOUSE" was a huge success with over 100 guests and many members participating by helping set up, meet and greet guests and demonstrating our many skills.

Thank to all who came out and brought friends.

90th Anniversary Spring Luncheon

Tue, 07 May 2019 16:26:31 GMT

90th Anniversary Booklet Poster.pdf

Check out the PHOTO section too!

Central Alberta Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:21:09 GMT

Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 – 28^th Annual Quilt Show, Central Alberta Quilters’ Guild, Westerner Park, Red Deer. This is always a great show of spectacular quilts, and includes a merchant mall, demos and door prizes.