Getting started: Plant-Based BRUNCH themed potluck! Sunday January 18

Start 2026 with our community potluck — a cozy, plant‑based brunch celebration!
What’s your ideal morning bite? Tempeh bacon, tofu scramble, a loaded vegan breakfast burrito, baked beans on toast… or maybe you’re all about fruit scones, muffins, or a slice of warm coffeecake. Whatever you love, bring a favorite vegan dish to share.
Join us for a festive midday gathering at the Lakeside Community Room. Everyone is welcome —no matter where you are on your vegan/plant‑based journey, or if you’re simply here for the food and the friendships. Community grows when we come together over food, curiosity, and kindness.
Why we gather:

• Eating plant‑based supports our health, our planet, and our fellow animals
• When we gather to share a vegan meal, we nourish more than just our bodies — we nourish our connections.

This is a family‑friendly event, and kids are happily included.
Come meet others in the community, enjoy a wide variety of homemade dishes, and swap recipes and ideas. We’re excited to share the table with you.

20 folks enjoyed our December potluck!

What to Bring:

A whole foods plant based dish to serve eight- your dish should not contain any meat, dairy, eggs, fish, or honey – Some ideas for easy vegan potluck recipes:

https://veganuary.com/

https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/recipes

https://nutritionfacts.org/recipes/

https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/

Bring your own utensils and reusable place setting
Friends or relations who may be interested
A book to swap if you like,
Bring your sense of humor
There is no charge/donations appreciated to cover room rental.

Gather at 11:30ish, eat at noon (or arrive early to help set up.)
We appreciate anyone who may be able to help set up tables and chairs!

This is a great opportunity to make new like-minded friends, and have fun tasting yummy plant-based food!

How to find us:
Community Room
3150 Lakeside Dr.
Grand Junction, CO

From 12th St., turn onto Lakeside Dr., which curves to the right, turn into the parking lot and the Community Room is in the first building, Sundowner #103. Enter on the north side, not the west door. Walk past the blue mail box, the Lakeside Managers' office, and you will see our sign.

Visit us on Facebook - Vegan Grand Junction!

**vegan.grandjunction@gmail.com**

Join in on the conversation on new Facebook private 'Group' page, Vegan Grand Junction Group Page, currently with 51 members, available to share local news, questions, recipe ideas and more! With links to 'Sharing Successful Plant Based Recipes' from Nov. meetup.

A vegan lifestyle prevents animal breeding, slaughter, and suffering and offers a powerful way to slow climate change. Plus, well-planned plant-based eating can fuel the highest levels of fitness, while reducing your risk of various chronic diseases. And, the food is delicious and is more widely available every year. Make the change today!