Tennis
2026-05-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) and 4 more dates | Canyon View Park, 2444 Jack Creek Rd, Grand Junction, CO, 81505
Play fun drop-in mixed doubles every Monday, Wednesday or Friday at Canyon View Park. Court times are usually 1-3pm but can vary. Contact Tony Miller ToDoMill@bresnan.net 970-255-9964 for updates.

Movie Club
2026-05-26 16:00 - 18:00 | CO
Many people enjoy going to the movies but don’t have the opportunity to talk about the movie with others. This club offers a fun and friendly forum for film discussion on movies that range from classic musicals like “West Side Story” to Independent films such as “Nomadland” and “The Florida Project “. The club selects movies that are widely available on streaming services or on library DVDs, along with some new releases, which members watch individually in advance of the meeting. Members rotate hosting responsibilities, with discussions held the first Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. Wine, soft drinks and shared appetizers are served.

Bowling
2026-05-22 09:15 - 11:15, 2026-05-15 09:15 - 11:15, 2026-05-08 09:15 - 11:15 | Orchard Mesa Lanes
Strikes, Spares, Gutter Balls – what’s better than bowling? If you like bowling for fun with friendly people, come join us each Friday morning at 9:15 a.m. at the Orchard Mesa Lanes, 295 27 Road. The cost is $8.50 for three games (+$2 if you rent shoes). Men and women bowl separately. All skill levels are welcome.

Mahjong
2026-05-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-07 09:00 - 11:00 | SpyGlass Club House, 2694 Lookout Lane, Grand Junction, CO, 81503
Mahjong before holiday lunch
Location : SpyGlass Club House, across from 2693 Lookout Lane 80503
( Hwy 50 toward Delta, Turn on 27 Rd, Right on Spyglass Drive ; wind to top of hill. At stop sign turn Left onto Lookout Lane. Follow until the club house is on the left. Park on street or lot (make sure to leave one spot open for employees)
The club house is open to members of SpyGlass subdivision at all times and meetings may be running concurrently. We are responsible for table setup, breakdown and general cleanliness of area during usage. Bring your own water bottles, coffee etc and take them as you leave. The tables are best with our wonderful pads.

Hiking
2026-05-21 08:45 - 12:30 | CO
We will hike the Mica Mine hike. This is a particularly wonderful hike because it is close, has an amazing canyon, and is both easy and short (about 1.5 hours). It is one of the best hikes to take a visiting grandchild or out-of-town visitor.
Meet at 0845 at the Redlands Safeway shopping center parking lot on the SW corner, outside Chow Down. Safeway is located on Broadway. If you are arriving from central Junction, go west on Grand, which turns into Broadway, heading just across the river. We will assemble and then carpool to the parking lot in Bangs Canyon for the hike.

A walking stick will be useful for the uneven footing. Always bring water on hikes.
We meet every Thursday at 8:45 a.m. weather permitting to finalize plans and decide on carpools and depart at 9 am.

Happy Hour
2026-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | CO
Everyone is welcome to our GJNC Happy Hours, which meet at local restaurants on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month with a bonus happy hour when a month has a 5th Wednesday. Open seating, separate checks provided.

Knitting
2026-05-20 13:30 - 15:00 | CO
Join this fun group of knitters and crocheters to work on your needlework projects, learn from each other and make friends. New members are always welcome to bring a project to work on or get advice on a tricky stitch or unclear directions. This group meets monthly, generally in members’ homes every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. All levels welcome – whether you’re making a simple baby’s hat or a complex afghan, this is the group for you.

Singular Diners
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 | CO
Sometimes single people hesitate to dine in a restaurant alone. This group helps singles experience the restaurants of the Grand Valley as a group. We get together for lunch every third Wednesday at noon to share food and friendship. Some of our recent favorites are Spoons, Dream Café and Pour Fellows. All singles are welcome!

Tour and Lunch
2026-05-20 09:00 - 14:00 | CO
Learn more about our community by participating in tours of local organizations, businesses and non-profits. Members meet at the organization for a close-up look at how it operates. Recent tours have included Peach Street Distillers, the Nuclear Museum, Grand Junction Curbside Recycling, the Hotel Maverick and Devil’s Kitchen restaurant. Following the tour, we gather for lunch at a nearby local restaurant. Reservations are taken for a lunch and tour at the Newcomers meeting immediately before the tour. If you do not attend the meeting, you may email the coordinator to reserve a spot or to be put on a waiting list. Some locations can handle as many as 30 people, but usually groups are limited to 20 participants.

Hiking
2026-05-14 08:45 - 12:30 | CO
Thursday, we will hike the easy, level hike of KindredReserve. There will be views of the Colorado National Monument, ponds, and a stream. This hike is about 2 miles and will take less than 2 hours. It will be partly sunny, with temperatures in the 70’s.

Kindred Reserve, nature park, is a Grand Junction park near Tiara Rado golf course. More info Here: https://www.gjcity.org/1087/Kindred-Reserve-Open-Space-Park It might be fun to eat at Clubhouse 25 restaurant at Tiara Rado. https://www.facebook.com/Clubhouse25/

Directions: Proceed South on Redlands Parkway (think south end of 24 Rd.) which changes to South Broadway. Head towards Tiara Rado Golf Course. When you see the big Kindred Reserve sign near the rail fence, continue past the driving range and turn right in the special parking lot. Do not park in the driving range.

GJNC Monthly Meeting & Coffee
2026-05-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Masonic Lodge, 2400 Consistory Ct, Grand Junction, CO, 81501
Monthly meeting and coffee, held the second Wednesday of each month at the Masonic Lodge/Grand Valley Event Center, 2400 Consistory Ct. We meet at 9:30 am for coffee and conversation. The monthly meeting, held from 10 to 11 a.m., includes club and community updates, and typically a guest speaker from a local non-profit or other organization. No reservations are necessary. The speaker for May is Jack Curry who is the executive director of the Riverside Educational Center.

Jack Curry Executive Director – Riverside Educational Center

Jack has been with REC since 2018 and has been a part of the team that helped grow REC’s services. He has worked with our secondary programming team, served as our programming director, and then transitioned to vice president of programming and operations. Before coming to REC he has worked in the nonprofit world both in his hometown and with a two-year stint in Panama with the Peace Corps. Jack feels he can benefit our students holistically by giving them the opportunity to connect to the outdoors in the beautiful spaces we have around us here in the Grand Valley.

Needlecrafters
2026-05-11 13:00 - 15:30 | CO
Perfect your needlecraft and socialize with old and new friends. The Needlecrafters get together the second Monday of the month September through May, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Bring whatever you’re working on—embroidery, knitting, crochet, counted cross stitch, quilting, beadwork, or any UFO (unfinished object) you’d like to tackle. We share tips, ideas and great conversation!

Hiking
2026-05-07 08:45 - 12:30 | CO
Hikes are easy-going, reasonably paced and typically 3-5 miles. They are either a loop or out-and-back, usually with less than 200 feet of elevation increase. Typically, we meet at a location and carpool to the trailheads. We meet every Thursday at 8:45 a.m. weather permitting to finalize plans and decide on carpools and depart at 9 am.

Armchair Travel
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Central Library
We travel the world from the comfort and convenience of our local library. Armchair Travel is a joint venture with the Newcomers and Mesa County Libraries, with local travelers showcasing destinations that range from our Western Colorado backyard to literally to the ends of the earth. Recent destinations included Slickrock Country to Miramar to the country of Georgia to Antarctica. These talks are held the first Thursday of the month, September through May, at the Central Branch of the Mesa County Public Library, located on Grand Ave between 5th and 6th. Doors open at 6 pm, and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Please come early for parking and good seating.

Book Club
2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
The book for May is The CIA Book Club by Charlie English and is hosted by DJ Clancy. Please contact the coordinator for more information and to RSVP.
Meetings are held from September – May from 10 a.m.- noon on the second Tuesday of each month at members’ homes. Light refreshments are served. Participants share questions or comments about that month’s book, with the book selector providing research about the author and book.
