Social hour at 11:30a.m., lunch at noon. All current and retired Federal employees are invited. NARFE Chapter #1119 are members of a national organization formed to champion the rights of retired and current Federal employees. Info: call Hank, 303-779-4268.
Author Victor J. Stenger, Ph.D., talks up his latest books at the Sun., Dec. 13, Humanists of Colorado meeting, at First Universalist Church (Colvin Commons Community Room), 4101 E. Hampden Ave.: Quantum Gods: Creation, Chaos, and the Search for Cosmic Consciousness and The New Atheism: Taking a Stand for Science and Reason. Potluck at 6p.m., speaker at 7. Public welcome. For updates and info, visit www.humanistsofcolorado.com.
Travel Lovers Book Club discusses John & Jean Silverwood’s Black Wave at its next meeting, Mon., Dec. 14, 5:30-6:30p.m., at Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. Black Wave chronicles the true story of the Silverwoods and their four children, as the parents and offspring embark on two-year odyssey on the high seas, leaving their well-to-do life in San Diego behind. Info: wiladyjanes@gmail.com.
Bring your guitar and play a piece or two with the Denver Classical Guitar Society, meeting third Tuesdays (Dec. 15), 7p.m., at South Broadway Christian Church, 23 Lincoln St. Or just enjoy the music and fellowship. Info: www.denverclassicalguitarsociety.org.
Are you a Maker, or do friends call you McGuyver? The Denver Makers Group is comprised of hobbyists, professional makers, engineers, enthusiasts and hackers, hosting a guest speaker from the maker community on 3rd Thursdays (Dec. 17), 7-9p.m., at Club Workshop, 999 Vallejo St., #2. Free. Info: visit www.denvermakers.org, 720-324-7222.
If you’re single, 40+ and love to camp, come join Camping Singles on the first Tuesday each month at the Flagship REI store, 1416 Platte St., at 7p.m. For details, call Ginann, 303-477-2337.
The “Weeders” Gardening Group meets 1st Wed. each month at Cook Park Rec Center, 7100 Cherry Creek South Dr., at 9:30a.m. Join this informal group of amateur gardeners interested in discussing the joys and problems of gardening in the metro area. Share tips, swap plants, seeds and catalogs. Required fee (annual Parks & Rec pass or $2/seniors, $5/adult drop-in charge). Info: Betty, 303-333-8138.
