We Can! Mesa County

09/03/2026

Our next class takes place at CSU Research Farm at 3170 B 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. We'll be learning how to create healthy recipes that the whole family can enjoy at home! Don't miss this fun, hands-on experience! 🫛🥕

📅 To sign up for this class or for more info, call Western Colorado Pediatrics at (970) 243-KIDS (5437). Classes take place Wednesday evenings from 5:15pm - 6:30pm.

09/02/2026

08/24/2026

🍎🍂 Fall is the perfect time to build healthy habits for a successful school year!

Our next We Can!® Mesa County session is starting soon! Is your family signed up yet?

We’re kicking off the fall session with a class all about healthy snacks that are perfect for busy school days. Families will learn what makes a snack nutritious and how healthy choices can help kids stay energized and focused between meals. 💪🥕🍎

Check out our post for a sneak peek at the fun and educational topics we’ll cover this fall - including a fun, hands-on cooking class!

📅 Wednesdays | 5:15–6:30 PM
📍 Primary Care Partners | 3150 N. 12th Street

To register or learn more, call Western Colorado Pediatrics at (970) 243-KIDS (5437).

We Can!® Mesa County helps children and families build healthy habits through goal-setting, educational classes, cooking activities, and fun exercise—all designed to support a healthier school year and beyond!

08/11/2026

We had a great finale to our summer We Can! Class with some pickle ball and some fresh tomatoes from our garden. Classes will start again in Sept. By then our carrots should be ready to pick!
Call 970-243-5437 to enroll in the fall session.
Dr Zind

07/30/2026

🌞 August is almost here, and we're starting the month with a fun, hands-on class all about making healthy choices! Join us on Wednesday, August 5th as we learn practical tips for building healthy habits that the whole family can use every day. 🍎💚

Our We Can! classes are interactive, educational, and designed to help children and families make healthy lifestyle changes together.

📅 Want to join?
Call Western Colorado Pediatrics at (970) 243-KIDS (5437) to sign up or learn more.

🕔 When: Wednesdays, 5:15–6:30 PM
📍 Where: Primary Care Partners Office - 3150 N 12th Street, Grand Junction

We'd love to see you there! 😊

07/23/2026

Join WeCan!™ on Wednesday, July 29th to learn how to set healthy limits on screen time. 🤳

Media is everywhere, and managing it all can be tough. Creating a Family Media Plan can help you and your children set media priorities that matter most to your family. Create your custom Family Media Plan here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx

📅 To sign up for this class or for more info, call Western Colorado Pediatrics at (970) 243-KIDS (5437). Classes take place from 5:15pm - 6:30pm every Wednesday.

07/16/2026

Our next harvesting and cooking class takes place at CSU Research Farm at 3170 B 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. We'll be harvesting fresh produce from the farm and learning how to create healthy recipes that the whole family can enjoy! Don't miss this educational and fun hands-on experience! 🫛🥕

📅 To sign up for this class or for more info, call Western Colorado Pediatrics at (970) 243-KIDS (5437). Classes take place Wednesday evenings from 5:15pm - 6:30pm.

07/13/2026

Join us Wednesday, July 15th for our next class! This class is all about movement and fun activities kids can do to get healthy exercise, plus a fun cooking demo! 🏃‍♀️🤾‍♂️🚴‍♂️

To sign up for this class or for more info, call Western Colorado Pediatrics at (970) 243-KIDS (5437). Classes take place from 5:15pm - 6:30pm Wednesdays.

👉 Looking for more family-friendly activity ideas? Check out the Summer 2026 Activity Guides for Fruita and Grand Junction!

Grand Junction Parks and Rec Activity Guide: https://online.publicationprinters.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=ab93b629-7c08-404e-b2b1-6229c326bbfd

Fruita Parks and Rec Activity Guide:
https://www.fruita.org/DocumentCenter/View/4538/2026-Summer-Guide-PDF