Metropolitan Region News
Lecture
Stephan Romero will present a lecture via Zoom on Saturday, January 10, 2026, on America’s
Tapestry, an exhibit he is creating to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence. This lecture is sponsored by the Metropolitan Region and is
free to all MET Region members. Members will receive an announcement email from the
Region’s groups.io account.
Stitching in Montvale 2026
There is nothing better than stitching with friends, whether they are long-time friends or
friends you just met! Bring your stitching and a friend (all guests are welcome) and stitch
with fellow stitchers from the Metropolitan Region EGA. Our EGA President, Lea Peacock,
will also be joining us for the weekend.
Stitching in Montvale 2026 will again be held at the Montvale Courtyard Marriott Hotel,
100 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ, 07645, on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 2026.
Attendees will have the option of stitching in our Stitching Room on Saturday and/or Sunday.
Attendees are not required to stay at the host hotel and will be able to take advantage of the many
reasonable restaurants in the area. Those attendees wanting to stay at the host hotel will be
provided with a link to book their hotel room.
Registration Information:
EGA members and guests are welcome to register for either one day (Saturday or Sunday)
or both days in the Stitching Room. Registration is now open and will close on March 25, 2026.
The per-person registration fee is $50 for both days or $30 for one day. Please note that this fee
is non-refundable. Payment can be made by either a check or electronically. Registration and
payment information can be found on the registration form.
Hotel Information:
The Montvale Courtyard Marriott Hotel is less than a mile from the Garden State Parkway,
exit #172 and about 3 minutes from the New York/New Jersey border, making this location
very convenient for our Region members, regardless of where they live.
We will again be in the Hamilton/Burr Meeting Room located on the second floor of the hotel,
at the top of the stairs from the hotel’s lobby. Elevators in the hotel will also be available.
No food will be allowed in the classrooms/stitching room, but the hotel does have a bistro/lounge
area on the first floor in which you can bring in food for lunch or dinner. The bistro is open for
breakfast from 6 am – 10 am on weekends.
Any lighting and/or magnification needed must be battery operated as no electrical cords are
allowed. Also, pack a nametag in your stitching bag as none will be provided.
Sleeping Room Information:
We have made arrangements with the hotel for a contracted sleeping room rate of $199
per night (Friday, April 24 and/or Saturday, April 25) for either a single or double sleeping room,
plus taxes. Attendees must make their own reservations. The link will be provided at a later date.
Please note that there is a drop-down list to select the nights. Sleeping room reservations
must be made by March 25, 2026. The hotel also has several ADA compliant sleeping rooms.
All sleeping rooms have in-room coffee service and a refrigerator. Free Wi-fi is also provided.
Dining Information:
For your dining pleasure there are many options available. Attached to the hotel is the Fire
and Oak Restaurant that is open for dinner on weekends. Within minutes of the hotel are many
other restaurants and casual dining including Wegman’s and Whole Foods. Further information
will be provided at a later date.
“Shopping” Information:
As every stitcher knows, we love to shop. We will again have a table for those who want to
bring gently used charts and/or stitching-related items that are no longer wanted but another
stitcher might find useful. This is a free exchange.
The link to this information can be found on our Region’s website at https://metroega.org/events/.
We hope that you can stitch with us! Questions or concerns can be addressed to
me at GrayceeDM@aol.com.