The Downtown Democratic Forum meeting for May is the Legislative wrap-up for 2008. Join them Fri., May 9, when two longtime friends – House Speaker Andrew Romanoff and Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon (both term-limited) – will discuss the accomplishments and failures of the legislative session. They will offer their viewpoint of the state of Colorado’s government as we head into this next critical election cycle. At Baur’s Ristorante, 1512 Curtis St., 6:45a.m. (program begins at 7a.m.). Breakfast buffet is $13. RSVP by noon on Wed., May 7, to jmasdenver@att.net or 303-861-8050. It’s an entrepreneurial irony that quick business growth often takes the fast freeway to failure. Fathom why at the next Denver Chapter NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) luncheon, Mon., May 12, 11:30a.m.-1p.m., with Dr. Jana Matthews, international expert on entrepreneurial leadership and business growth. Held at Embassy Suites Hotel – Denver Southeast, 7525 E. Hampden Ave. Cost ($45/$35 members, +$10 walk ups) includes buffet lunch. Make reservations, until May 8, at www.nawbodenver.com. Info: 303-758-0838. The Travel Lovers Book Club, discusses Dean Barrett’s Don Quixote in China, Mon., May 12, 5:30-7p.m., at Tattered Cover Bookstore, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. Meets second Mondays. Info: Jane, wiladyjanes@gmail.com. Interested in doing home improvement, repair and maintenance yourself? Join like-minded people for the Do-It-Yourself Denver Meetup Group, May 13 (2nd Tues.), 6p.m., at Workshop For Women, 47 W. Alameda Ave. Register: http://diy.meetup.com/8/. Hear author, cancer survivor, mother, grandmother and former Colorado First Lady Dottie Lamm at the Cherry Creek Business and Professional Women Network’s luncheon, Thur., May 15, 11a.m.-1p.m., at Elways, 2500 E. 1st Ave. Members $25, guests $30. RSVP to: Jen Sellwood, 303-335-8221 or jsellwood@nat.com. Info: www.cherry creekbpw.org. NARFE Chapter #1119 marks its 39th birthday with an ice-cream social at its meeting on Fri., May 16, at the Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post of the American Legion, 5400 E. Yale Ave. Optional lunch starts at 11a.m. Delegates to the state convention report key accomplishmens during the noon program. 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. Tom Noel talks about the 100th anniversary of the Democratic Convention and its economic impact on Denver at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Colorado Chapter Annual Meeting and luncheon, Fri., May 23, 11:30a.m. at the Denver Country Club, 1700 E. 1st Ave. (at Gilpin St.) Guests welcome. The Colorado Chapter is over 100 years old, with 130+ members. Membership requires verification of a direct line to a Revolutionary supporter, and all are welcome to programs. Info or to RSVP, contact Regent Constance Lucy, 303-973-8169 or ColoChapt@yahoo.com. To the End of the World; A Trip Around Cape Horn with speaker Judie Divita, at Budget Treasures Travel Club’s Thur., May 22, free meeting, 6-7p.m., at Ross-University Hills Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave. Info: Willie Pusede, 303-758-9213, wpusede@hotmail.com or www.budget treasurestravelclub.com. The “Weeders” Gardening Group meets the first Wed. of every month (except January and February) at Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek Drive So., 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. Polish your public speaking and leadership skills through Toastmasters, now at new locations and times: The Body Shops Toastmasters club now meets every Thursday, noon-1p.m., at the Department of Public Health & Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S., in the 2nd floor Health Facilities Division Training Room. Info: visit www.d26toastmasters.org/bodyshops or contact Ann Lockhart at ajldenver@aol.com or 303-388-6978. Cherry Creek Toastmasters has moved its meetings to Congregation Emanuel’s Community Center, 52 Grape St., but still meets every Thursday, 7-8:30a.m. Info: call 720-528-6353. 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. Colorado Humanists Society meets the second Sunday of each month for a program and potluck dinner, starting at 6p.m., at First Universalist Church, 4101 E. Hampden Ave. at Colorado Blvd. The public is welcome. Info: Betty Harris, 303-347-1758. Career Connect Coffee Club meets Tuesdays at 9a.m. at Stella’s Coffee Shop, 1476 S. Pearl St. Senior Career Consultant, Kate Culligan M.Ed., will facilitate 60-minute networking meetings. Topics will include Discovering The Hidden Job Market, Interviewing Skills That Connect and more. Cost: $5 for materials/ beverage. Visit www.manageyourcareer transition.com or call 303-832-8108.