In 1998, when I was 51, I decided to have a "Me Year" and joined the Bowen Quilters & Needlecraft Group.  I enjoyed it so much, I have been having "Me Years" ever since.  I initially joined for the needlework, but joined a Dianne Johnstone workshop to make up the numbers, and was hooked within the first half hour.  I have been happily quilting ever since.