> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.westernslopetrellis.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # December Groups & Gatherings - URL: https://www.westernslopetrellis.com/december-groups-and-gatherings/ - Published: 2025-11-30T19:20:56.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-30T22:45:49.000Z - Description: Discover new ways to connect this December with local meetups across the Western Slope. From holiday gatherings to volunteer opportunities and year-end networking events, here are the top community groups to join this month. - Author: Western Slope Trellis Staff - Tags: Events, Lifestyle, #Import 2026-07-08 09:21 Explore local meetups happening across the Western Slope, including Grand Junction, Montrose, Mesa County, and Garfield County. This page highlights community gatherings, hobby groups, networking events, outdoor activities, and volunteer opportunities so you can connect with people who share your interests. Whether you are new to the area or looking to get more involved, you can quickly find upcoming events with clear details on dates, locations, and who is hosting. Updated regularly with submissions from residents, organizations, and local businesses, this is your central resource for discovering where people gather and how to join in. Find your people! ## Grand Junction Area [Maker Hangout/ Learn about the GJmakerspace - We are like a gym but for tools!, Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 6:00 PM | MeetupCome meet people with a common interest of making. Whether you are an artist, maker, tinkerer, inventor, or just have a passion for creating things. Come hang with your peo![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_468082020.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/gjmakerspace/events/311871187/?recId=0dbed1c4-4bd6-4bcb-9e84-67f68430b3f8&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=5b41d985-7fb8-4615-9ab9-b52432f247b9&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24inPerson&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Sip & Stitch, Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 3:00 PM | MeetupBring any project you’re working on, come and go based on your schedule. Knitting, crocheting, painting, embroidery, drawing, calligraphy, quilting, and more - all crafts a![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_517987565.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/thornton-pop-up-wine-tasting-with-whitewater-hill-vineyards/events/311981403/?recId=0dbed1c4-4bd6-4bcb-9e84-67f68430b3f8&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=101a5235-eee7-44dc-bfdd-416d133b460d&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24inPerson&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Wednesday Zazen, Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 7:00 PM | MeetupWednesday Evening: Zazen, 7:00 - 8:00pm. Our weekly Wednesday evening Zazen is an opportunity for the Grand Junction Zen Community sangha to practice in the forms we have![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_525692918.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/grand-junction-zen-buddhism-sangha/events/312000827/?recId=ce85385c-a710-43d0-84a8-a8965c9755b9&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=ccbca6bc-5f94-448d-aa00-4bf52cdc65c9&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24inPerson&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Jingle and Mingle- Devil’s Kitchen and Handlebar After, Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 5:45 PM | MeetupJingle and Mingle, Toasts and Trails style! Let’s bundle up and do a short night hike and then grab brews and grub after at Handlebar. This is a short 1.9 mile locals’ favo![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_524534771.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/west-slope-wine-and-adventures/events/311758364/?recId=03ef6dd8-9fa5-44b3-a153-49c890a1bacd&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=f1a79d30-a4ca-4bcf-964f-cd632a62d989&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24all&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Vintage Education at Citrola’s Italian Restaurant!, Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 2:00 PM | MeetupIsaac Ketcham will host a very unique event meant to be an amazing educational experience! We will taste multiple vintages of several different wines. The goal is to ident![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_525159464.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/grand-junction-wine-appreciation-meetup-group/events/312130858/?recId=03ef6dd8-9fa5-44b3-a153-49c890a1bacd&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=120c7708-4717-4827-9c5d-a1ec5a4aec88&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24all&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [EnsiferumEnsiferum Live at Mesa Theater Saturday, December 6th, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-5.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20250822-134827)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ensiferum-tickets-1411357240499?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Combating Food Insecurity Through Community, Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:00 PM | MeetupNov 1 will impact vulnerable communities in the Grand Valley as SNAP benefits decrease/dissappear. HDG works tirelessly at the Food Bank and at Homeward Bound to do our par![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_531022214.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/311784014/?recId=4e631459-145e-4db2-89a7-cb5617e60c37&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=6b9817e0-9b17-4c3b-abfb-b20732d3711f&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24all&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Hike Spring Creek Loop (Hard, long!), Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 8:00 AM | MeetupThis is a big, remote hike (at least for me). We’ll start at the Main Canyon (Cameo) trailhead and hike Main Canyon to Spring Creek Canyon to the Hoodoo Trail to Coal Canyo![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_531380363.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312071128/?recId=24a5dcc7-af28-4465-903b-43c1a65904d2&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=8090cb08-203d-44fb-b469-2ff6fc1fc4ea&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24inPerson&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Sunday Meditation at 9:45 and Service at 10:30, Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 9:45 AM | MeetupCenter for Spiritual Living Grand Junction is a diverse, radically inclusive, not-your-usual church. We provide a great place for “the rest of us” who are looking to connec![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_498436529.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/eventsforyourspirit/events/312051073/?recId=0dbed1c4-4bd6-4bcb-9e84-67f68430b3f8&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=38bb508d-7161-4f91-ad9f-12ba02c55b1f&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24inPerson&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [CyclePaths Book Club, Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 6:00 PM | MeetupOur next Book Club will be Monday, December 8 @ 6:00\. Cindy Fewell will be our host. The book selected is Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_530221172.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/311062212/?eventOrigin=home%5Flogged%5Fout%5Fnear%5Flocation&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [NOT GOING QUIETLY - Meeting at CSLGJ, Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 10:00 AM | MeetupOn the \*\*2nd and 4th Tuesdays\*\* of the month, we gather at CSLGJ (491 Sparn St) for sometimes funny and often meaningful discussions of topics related to graceful aging, me![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_528613262.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/eventsforyourspirit/events/312081223/?recId=24a5dcc7-af28-4465-903b-43c1a65904d2&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=9f41dbd4-cd0d-4074-b990-acfa55e00059&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24inPerson&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [The Harp Twins \~ Rockin’ Holiday Concert!Identical twin harpists Camille and Kennerly Kitt return to Mesa Theater Friday, December 12th, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-4.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/https-3A-2F-2Fcdn.evbuc.com-2Fimages-2F570621999-2F197520232414-2F1-2Foriginal.20230808-011113)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-harp-twins-rockin-holiday-concert-tickets-1304919331849?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Holiday FIKA for a cause: Drop in for coffee with your HDG friends!, Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:00 PM | MeetupJoin friends between 2 and 4 o’clock for a hot beverage, light snacks, and conversation in the Monument room at Central Library in Grand Junction. HDG will provide beverage![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_524968455.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/311460147/?recId=03ef6dd8-9fa5-44b3-a153-49c890a1bacd&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=a2b1cf05-7e36-4ca3-b142-e05d4798d30b&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24all&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Plant Powered People Potluck, Sunday Dec. 14, at Lakeside Community Room, Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 12:00 PM | MeetupGood food brings people together. Join us for a festive midday potluck at Lakeside Community Room. Whether you’ve been plantbased/vegan for years, are just exploring, or s![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_531415837.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/veggrandjunction/events/312112569/?recId=03ef6dd8-9fa5-44b3-a153-49c890a1bacd&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=9b5c68d8-2c7e-46b2-8270-ac2a7c1a317d&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24all&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Mulled Wine & Cookies Day, Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 10:00 AM | MeetupMonday, December 22nd, 2025 from 10 am to 5:45 pm \*\*Mulled Wine & Cookies Day\*\* Celebrate the Season! Stop on in for a day of mulled wine & cookies! Don’t forget to stock u![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_531403249.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/wine-fun-at-whitewater-hill-vineyards/events/312096539/?recId=0dbed1c4-4bd6-4bcb-9e84-67f68430b3f8&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=c7fc6c4a-371c-4d3b-90c6-9d98a5d5cec2&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24inPerson&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Happy Everything Social!, Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 11:00 AM | MeetupWhatever you celebrate...this is the time of year to do it with friends! Join us for lunch or brunch or linner (whatever you call it is up to you!)! 7th Street Community C![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_530897653.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/311690211/?recId=ce2ea903-bf64-49f2-a807-cae36b1ffb9f&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=c458f1ce-42ff-4ad1-a700-7514511a6de4&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24all&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Jingle Through The VinesCelebrate the season with Whitewater Hill Vineyards, Mafia Princess Winery, and Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20250930-184745)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jingle-through-the-vines-tickets-1758353906869?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [December 2025 Purpose ForumA lively Netweaving Extravaganza to connect, share resources, and spark new collaborations. Come curious, leave connected.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-1.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251111-203849)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-2025-purpose-forum-registration-1963636994109?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [FCA BENEFIT SPORTS CONCERT \* Featuring NFL Hall of Fame Randy Gradishar & TJoin us for a wonderful night for a wonderful cause! Tickets, tables and sponsorship’s are on sale now.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-2.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20250930-191720)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fca-benefit-sports-concert-featuring-nfl-hall-of-fame-randy-gradishar-t-tickets-1758420375679?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [JOHN MORGANGJ get ready for a good one when hit maker JOHN MORGAN hits the W stage for the first time! Tickets will go fast…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-3.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20250616-220734)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-morgan-tickets-1415557463479?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Grand Lodge of Colorado AF&AM 165th Annual CommunicationThe Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Colorado A.F.&A.M.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-6.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251101-235445)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-lodge-of-colorado-afam-165th-annual-communication-tickets-1944027280929?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [THE SILVER BALLThe SILVER BALL is THE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY of the YEAR! Come ring in 2026 with us. Tickets, Tables and VIP areas are on sale NOW…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-7.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251114-183940)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-silver-ball-tickets-1970642045406?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) ## Montrose Area [UNA Stoke & Ski Waxing Party, Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:00 PM | MeetupPublicizing this for our friends at the Uncompahgre Nordic Association. A FUND RAISER for this nonprofit that established and maintains the Divide Road Nordic Trails near M![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Meetup![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/600_531402860.jpeg)](https://www.meetup.com/westernslopeadventurers/events/312134128/?recId=8b8587e9-548a-408c-bd93-a12b6413a2e9&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=7c8293b1-8b5e-4445-b787-c665fb97944e&eventOrigin=find%5Fpage%24inPerson&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [HIP-HOP SHOW | STUNNABOYS & FRIENDSLive hip-hop in Montrose! STUNNABOYS & Friends hit the stage Dec 5\. Proceeds support LFMG Music Academy’s youth programs.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-10.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251111-192804)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-hop-show-stunnaboys-friends-tickets-1968235756130?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Dance Hall Days - 80’s Night - Karaoke & Dance Party80s Night! Dance, karaoke, neon vibes & half-off drinks! ⚡️ Dec 5 • 6:30PM • The Temple ️✨![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-11.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251119-013434)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-hall-days-80s-night-karaoke-dance-party-tickets-1974529977315?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [December 6th Canyon Creek Comedy at The Association in The Historic PotatoThe Cellas at The Historical Potato Growers Building is not ADA Compliant. Welcome to our WINTER SEASON of Canyon Creek Comedy.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-9.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251109-223933)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-6th-canyon-creek-comedy-at-the-association-in-the-historic-potato-tickets-1967209565767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [Allowing the Communication to be HeardBegin to trust in what the animals are telling you - Introduction to Animal Communication![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-12.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251103-153911)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allowing-the-communication-to-be-heard-tickets-1954913873019?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [FROSTBITE: A night of music & live art w/ DJs: KAIROTIC, Heady Peaks, SY-3An evening of music from local DJs and live painting at Blue Sage in Paonia, Colorado.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-14.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251119-235209)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frostbite-a-night-of-music-live-art-w-djs-kairotic-heady-peaks-sy-3-tickets-1974941641614?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [NYE 2025 - DISCO GLOWAfter hours hot springs access, snack buffet, DJ Straylight and the City of Ouray Fireworks Show. MUST BE 21+ to enter. No Outside Alcohol![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-8.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251109-001904)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nye-2025-disco-glow-tickets-1623827865859?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com) [The Great Masquerade New Years Eve Ball - Live Music & Aerial performanceNYE at The Great Masquerade Ball! Countdown the new year with Coyote Cody Elliott + aerial performers. All ages, bar 21+. Masks required.✨![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/icon/safari-pinned-tab-13.svg)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/43/83/4383b645-7c65-42d3-bda1-343eadb07cf1/content/images/thumbnail/logo.20251129-033237)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-masquerade-new-years-eve-ball-live-music-aerial-performance-tickets-1789725530239?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&ref=westernslopetrellis.com)