Aging in Place Staying Home as you Grow Older This special series is presented by Friendship Centers of Emmet County. Presentations take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center. Monday, January 30:     Talking to Your Doctor Monday, February 27:     Home Safety Monday, March 27:  [...]

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group Friendship Centers’ Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group is typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center. For questions contact group facilitator Suzanne Holguin at (231) 347-3211, ext. 117 or email [email protected] [...]

Cards & Games Join us after lunch on Wednesdays at the Petoskey Friendship Center for casual card games. Euchre is very popular. We also have cribbage boards and mahjong games. Or bring your own game. Grab some friends, or meet new ones. Friends are also meeting at the [...]

Entertainment Come to the Petoskey Friendship Center for entertainment on Monday, February 6 at 11:30 a.m. to listen to Kelly Shively. Come enjoy the entertainment! Kelly sings beautifully and accompanies herself with various stringed instruments. Lunch will be served immediately following the entertainment. Come to the Petoskey [...]

"Our Souls at Night" Showing Friday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy a snack and a movie on the first Friday of each month at the Petoskey Friendship Center. On Friday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m., we will be showing the romantic drama, Our Souls at Night. [...]

Senior Enrichment Activities Space is limited for these special events. If you would like to sign up for any of these activities, contact FCEC Enrichment Director Lynn at 231-347-3211 ext. 119 or [email protected] Sit & Paint with Christine Christine Nola, a local artist [...]

Oden Island Nature Preserve Senior Snowshoe on Wednesday, February 8 at 1:00 p.m. Join us on Wednesday, February 8, for an adventurous one-mile snowshoe or hike led by Sarah Koetje, Little Traverse Land Conservancy Education Specialist. She will point out the uniqueness of this special preserve. The trail [...]

Technology Assistance Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Technology Assistance is available to seniors from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Petoskey High School National Honor Society Students will answer your questions and help you with your cellphone, iPad, or laptop. Help can also be available with social [...]

Fitness Programs Senior Fitness Classes In-person group exercise classes have resumed at the Petoskey Friendship Center. All of our fitness classes are available to seniors age 60 and older and their spouses. Classes are designed so that almost everyone can participate regardless of skill level. Experienced instructors lead [...]

Cooking for One Are you a senior living on your own? You'll enjoy this fun cooking for one class. Over the course of six lessons, you will: • Learn ways to make cooking for yourself simple and enjoyable • Discuss helpful tips and tricks to making healthy choices, [...]