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# January Groups and Gatherings
- URL: https://www.westernslopetrellis.com/january-groups-and-gatherings/
- Published: 2025-12-30T17:04:49.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-30T17:04:49.000Z
- Description: Start the new year by showing up for community. This week by week guide highlights January groups and gatherings around Grand Junction, including socials, book clubs, maker nights, outdoor meetups, wellness events, and more.
- Author: Western Slope Trellis Staff
- Tags: Events, #Import 2026-07-08 09:21

Starting the new year off right does not have to mean big resolutions. Sometimes it is as simple as showing up. January is full of easy, welcoming ways to get involved locally, meet new people, learn something new, get moving, or recharge through community led groups and gatherings happening around Grand Junction.

## Week of Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

### ☕ Happy Everything Social (Humanists Doing Good)

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- **What:** Casual café meetup (lunch/brunch/“linner”) at a give-back café model supporting the Community Food Bank
- **When:** **Tue, Dec 30** · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
- **Where:** 7th Street Deli, 2232 N 7th St, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/311690211/](https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/311690211/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)
- **More info:** [www.foodbankgj.org/cafe](http://www.foodbankgj.org/cafe?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🥾 Strenuous Hike: Lower Plunge (Western Slope Adventurers)

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- **What:** Challenging hike with significant elevation gain; not for fear of heights
- **When:** **Tue, Dec 30** · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- **Where:** Clifton West Side Park & Ride, 3228 F Rd, Clifton
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/westernslopeadventurers/events/312611320/](https://www.meetup.com/westernslopeadventurers/events/312611320/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🔥 Cleanse It With Fire: New Year’s Eve Party (Whitewater Hill Vineyards group)

- **What:** Patio fires, s’mores, wine, and community
- **When:** **Wed, Dec 31** · 3:00–6:00 PM
- **Where:** Whitewater Hill Vineyards, 220 32 Rd, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/wine-fun-at-whitewater-hill-vineyards/events/312184042/](https://www.meetup.com/wine-fun-at-whitewater-hill-vineyards/events/312184042/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🧘 FREE New Year’s Eve Open House + Gongbath (Spiral Light Sound & Meditation Center)

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- **What:** Open house + gongbath (sound meditation)
- **When:** **Wed, Dec 31** · Open House 7:00–8:00 PM · Gongbath 8:00–9:00 PM
- **Where:** Redlands area (address provided upon registration)
- **Link:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1975039399009](https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1975039399009&ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🎈 Noon Year’s Eve Party (Mesa County Libraries)

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- **What:** Family event with music, crafts, magic show, and balloon drop at noon
- **When:** **Wed, Dec 31** · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
- **Where:** Mesa County Library – Central, 443 N 6th St, Grand Junction
- **Contact:** (970) 243-4442

### 🧘 FREE New Year’s Day Open House + Gongbath (Spiral Light)

- **What:** Open house + gongbath to start the year
- **When:** **Thu, Jan 1** · Open House 1:00–2:00 PM · Gongbath 2:00–3:00 PM
- **Where:** Redlands area (address provided upon registration)
- **Link:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1975039735014](https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1975039735014&ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🚲 New Year’s Day Ride (GJ Cycle Paths)

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- **What:** Big group ride toward Fruita and back (ride your distance; e-bikes welcome)
- **When:** **Thu, Jan 1** · 10:45 AM–12:45 PM
- **Where:** Meet behind Brown Cycles (6th & Colorado), Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312541942/](https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312541942/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🚗 Grand Junction Cars & Coffee

- **What:** Monthly car meetup
- **When:** **Sun, Jan 4** · 9:00–11:00 AM
- **Where:** Riverside Pkwy & Dos Rios Ct (behind Starbucks), Grand Junction

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## Week of Jan 5 – Jan 11, 2026

### 🏓 Pickleball Mondays (GJ Cycle Paths / Pickled Pedalers)

- **What:** Social pickleball; beginners welcome; paddles available
- **When:** **Mon, Jan 5** · 5:00–7:00 PM
- **Where:** Lincoln Park Pickleball Courts, 910 N 12th St, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312583793/](https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312583793/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🛠️ Maker Hangout at GJ MakerSpace

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- **What:** Meet local makers + learn about the space, tools, and community
- **When:** **Mon, Jan 5** · 6:00–8:00 PM
- **Where:** GJMakerSpace, 2591 Legacy Way, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/gjmakerspace/events/312468286/](https://www.meetup.com/gjmakerspace/events/312468286/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🥯 NOT GOING QUIETLY Monthly Brunch (Events For Your Spirit)

- **What:** Dutch-treat brunch + conversation; look for the blue tent card
- **When:** **Tue, Jan 6** · 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
- **Where:** Main Street Bagels, 559 Main St, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/eventsforyourspirit/events/312476379/](https://www.meetup.com/eventsforyourspirit/events/312476379/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🎉 Happy New Year Social (Humanists Doing Good)

- **What:** Brewery social (individual food/drink purchase)
- **When:** **Tue, Jan 6** · 5:00–7:00 PM
- **Where:** WestCo Brewing, 905 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/312169389/](https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/312169389/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 📚 Bee Smooth Book Club

- **What:** Book club meetup and discussion
- **When:** **Tue, Jan 6** · 6:30–7:30 PM
- **Where:** 309 Main St, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1762573016339](https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1762573016339&ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🖨️ 3D Printing Open Hours at GJ MakerSpace

- **What:** Learn 3D printing basics/advanced + troubleshooting (bring a printer if you want help)
- **When:** **Tuesdays** · 6:00–7:30 PM
- **Where:** GJMakerSpace, 2591 Legacy Way, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/gjmakerspace/events/312387851/](https://www.meetup.com/gjmakerspace/events/312387851/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🎶 Winter Folk Singalong (GJ Cycle Paths)

- **What:** Community singalong; instruments welcome; bring a snack/drink to share if you’d like
- **When:** **Thu, Jan 8** · 7:00–9:00 PM
- **Where:** Location shared via RSVP
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312387621/](https://www.meetup.com/gj-cyclepaths/events/312387621/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 🌕 Full Moon Fires at Whitewater Hill Vineyards

- **What:** Fire pits, wine, and winter views (dog-friendly)
- **When:** **Sun, Jan 11** · 3:00–6:00 PM
- **Where:** Whitewater Hill Vineyards, 220 32 Rd, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/wine-fun-at-whitewater-hill-vineyards/events/312385290/](https://www.meetup.com/wine-fun-at-whitewater-hill-vineyards/events/312385290/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

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## Week of Jan 12 – Jan 18, 2026

### 💻 SQL That Doesn’t Suck + WebDev with Claude (Tech Nerd Herd)

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- **What:** Two talks on SQL performance + web development tools/workflows
- **When:** **Mon, Jan 12** · 6:00–8:00 PM (social time starts \~5:45 PM)
- **Where:** Confluence Hall, 745 Elm Ave, Grand Junction
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/grand-junction-technerd-herd/events/312400028/](https://www.meetup.com/grand-junction-technerd-herd/events/312400028/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

### 📚 HDG Book Club (Humanists Doing Good)

- **What:** Everyone reads something different and shares; newcomers welcome even if you didn’t read
- **When:** **Wed, Jan 14** · 5:30–7:30 PM
- **Where:** Clifton Branch Library, 3270 D 1/2 Rd, Clifton
- **Link:** [https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/312551911/](https://www.meetup.com/humanists-doing-good/events/312551911/?ref=westernslopetrellis.com)

*(Plus recurring events this week: Pickleball Mondays, 3D Printing Tuesdays.)*

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## Week of Jan 19 – Jan 25, 2026

### 🍇 16th Annual VinCO Conference & Trade Show (Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology)

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- **What:** Multi-day industry conference + trade show + networking
- **When:** **Tue–Thu, Jan 20–22** (starts 8:30 AM Tue; ends 1:30 PM Thu)
- **Where:** Grand Junction Convention Center
- **Link:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1740192294999](https://www.eventbrite.com/checkout-external?eid=1740192294999&ref=westernslopetrellis.com)