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Upcoming Events
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May 22 – Hearing Aid Cleaning Clinic at Huber Senior Center
May 22 – Bath School Disaster of 1927 Presentation
May 25 – Free Consultations with a Physical Therapist
May 25 – Hearing Aid Cleaning Clinic at Petoskey Friendship Center
May 25 – Catch the Buzz on Bees Presentation
May 31 – National Senior Health & Fitness Day
June 5 – Movie “Quigley Down Under” at Huber Senior Center
June 6 – Medicare 101 Presentation
June 7 – Eyeglass Clinic at Huber Senior Center
June 9 – Entertainment by Kelly Shively
June 9 – Titanic: Truths and Myths Presentation at Huber Senior Center
June 13 – Historic Bay View Campus Tour at John M. Hall Auditorium
June 14 – Catch the Buzz on Bees Presentation at Huber Senior Center
June 19 – Field Trip to A Yak or 2 Ranch in Mancelona
June 21 – Kayak Adventure at Round Lake
June 23 – Creative Card Making
June 27 – Boot Scootin’ Picnic at Huber Senior Center
June 28 – Day of Joy sponsored by Comfort Keepers at both locations
June 28 – Guest Speaker at Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
June 29 – Eyeglass & Hearing Aid Cleaning Clinic
July 11 – Vintage Views Walking Tour downtown Petoskey
July 11 – Cooking for One Class begins
July 12 – Kayak Adventure at Round Lake
July 13 – Car Show & Picnic at Petoskey Friendship Center
July 14 – Fall Prevention Program: STEADI begins
July 24 – Nature Photography Class & Adventure at Huber Senior Center
August 16 – Kayak Adventure at Round Lake
August 21 – Emmet County Senior Expo at Petoskey Friendship Center
Educational Programs
Cooking for One Cooking for one can be fun! Over the course of six two-hour lessons, you will Learn ways to make cooking for yourself simple and enjoyable Discuss helpful tips and tricks to making healthy choices, like eating well and being active Practice planning and shopping strategies [...]
2023 Senior Expo
2023 Senior Expo - SAVE THE DATE - Monday, August 21, 2023 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2023 Senior Expo & Picnic features: Local vendors featuring products and services for seniors FREE Health Screenings FREE Samples and Giveaways Door Prizes Picnic Lunch under a tent Entertainment [...]
Senior Kayaking
Let's Go Kayaking Little Traverse Land Conservancy Education Specialist, Sarah Koetje, will be leading senior kayak adventures again this summer. The Conservancy provides kayaks and life jackets free of charge. Round Lake is shallow and calm, making it a perfect place for kayaking, especially for first-timers. Six lucky [...]
Ice Cream Truck sponsored by Comfort Keepers
National Day of Joy sponsored by Comfort Keepers Friendship Centers of Emmet County is hosting an ice cream truck on Wednesday, June 28 - National Day of Joy - sponsored by Comfort Keepers. Comfort Keepers will purchase one ice cream treat for each senior, age 60 and older, [...]
Free Hand Massages
Free Hand Massages Enjoy a complimentary hand massage, provided by The Care Team Home Health Services, at the Petoskey Friendship Center on Monday, June 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Movies at Friendship Centers
"Quigley Down Under" Showing Monday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy a snack and a movie on the first Monday of each month at the Huber Senior Center. On Monday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m., we will be showing the movie, [...]
Entertainment
Entertainment Come to the Petoskey Friendship Center for entertainment on Friday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m. to listen to Kelly Shively. Come enjoy the entertainment! Kelly sings beautifully and accompanies herself with various stringed instruments. Entertainment begins at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served immediately following the entertainment. [...]
Special Tours
A Yak or 2 Ranch Field Trip on Monday, June 19, 2023 Join us on this one-hour tour of the ranch, an opportunity to get up close and learn about these unique animals. We may even see newborns. The cost is $10, payable at the ranch. Afterward, you [...]
Friendship Center Celebration
Boot Scootin' Picnic Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Huber Senior Center Join us at the Huber Senior Center, 6436 E. Brutus Road, Brutus, Michigan on Tuesday, June 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon: hotdogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, [...]
Nature Photography Show
Nature Photography Show April 27 - May 12 Seniors visited McCune Nature Preserve in March and took interesting pictures of nature. Our favorite photos will be on display at the Petoskey Friendship Center from April 27 through May 12. In April, our senior friends hiked Naas, Mauger, Raunecker, [...]
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Friendship Centers of Emmet County has two locations in Emmet County – Petoskey and Brutus – where various events are held daily.

Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Petoskey Center
- Hours:
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
- 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
- (231) 347-3211
- Fax: (231) 347-3795

Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Huber Senior Center/Brutus
- Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- 6436 E. Brutus Road, Brutus, MI
- (231) 529-8803 (Send mail to Petoskey office.)