We had a lively gathering on Monday June 1, 2026, as we marked our Annual General Meeting and continued our 35th Anniversary celebrations.

A new slate of Executive members were elected. We welcome:

- President, Tara Lynas
- Vice President, Katie Chen
- Secretary (for one year), Krista Garber
- Membership, Peggy Langford

We’re also thrilled that Cheryl Borden will continue as Communications Chair for one more year.

We say goodbye to Annette Fralic, who has served as Vice, President and Past President and has been an extraordinary volunteer for the Guild. We also say thank you to Betty Learning, who has served as a wonderful Membership Chair, and Secretary Dawn Pritchard, a dedicated and flexible member of the team. President Nina Scott-Stoddart moves to the position of Past President.

Life memberships were awarded to Dianne Banks, Cathy Drummond, Beverly Drysdale, Linda Fanning, Linda Moodie and Carole Swim.

And Honourary Life Memberships were presented to Founding Members Valerie Hearder and Michele Stevens, to thank them for starting the Guild we love 35 years ago.

Volunteer of the year was awarded for the second time to Pina Wall, our tireless Workshop Chair, who is always first to volunteer for anything the Guild is involved in and always makes members feel welcome! Congratulations, Pina!

After Adjournment of the AGM, Didi presented a prize to Janet Joyce, who picked the winning name for our Open Sew Days, which will now be known as Sewcial Days!

A gorgeous spread of appetizers and cake was then enjoyed by all, catered by Lunenburg’s Hustle and Bustle Catering.