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Free Food/Produce Box
Free Produce Box Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to Noon Food/Produce boxes are being distributed on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. until noon, while supplies last. The fresh produce boxes will be available at the Petoskey Friendship Center (1322 Anderson Road) on Tuesdays while supplies last for seniors. A limited [...]
Senior Kayaking
Let's Go Kayaking Little Traverse Land Conservancy Education Specialist, Sarah Koetje, will once again lead this exciting adventure on Round Lake on Wednesday, June 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Conservancy is providing kayaks and life jackets free of charge. Six lucky seniors will join Sarah [...]
Senior Hike – Postle Farm Preserve
Postle Farm Preserve Senior Hike - Wednesday, June 2 at 1:00 p.m. Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy Preserve invite our senior friends on a hike with Connor Dennis, Director of Conservation Programs, and Jac Talcott, Watershed Stewardship Program Coordinator. Learn about the history of this old farmstead, and [...]
Board Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting - April 22, 2021 Friendship Centers of Emmet County, Council on Aging, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Friendship Centers Regularly Scheduled Board of Directors Meeting Time: Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 02:30 PM Eastern Time (The Finance Committee meets at [...]
Senior Hike – Chaboiganing Nature Preserve
Chaboiganing Nature Preserve Senior Hike Wednesday, May 12, 1:00 pm Come into the forest to find the creatures that inhabit the vernal ponds. Sarah Koetje, Little Traverse Conservancy Education Specialist, will lead our group to discover salamanders and other creatures. We will learn about seasonal vernal ponds, and perhaps [...]
Field Trip to Harris Gardens
Harris Garden Tour on May 26, 2021 On this Friendship Centers field trip, join North Central Michigan College President Dr. David Roland Finley and his wife, Heidi, on a one-hour guided tour of the Harris Gardens. Learn about the 26 magnificent sculptures located on campus. Tour takes place [...]
Senior Golf Group
Senior Golf Group Friendship Centers of Emmet County is excited to bring our golf program back this year! This is a non-competitive golf group for ladies and gentlemen, age 60 and older, who enjoy the great game no matter the skill level. Registration is now open for our [...]
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group
Alzheimer's/Dementia Virtual Support Group ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP IS GOING VIRTUAL We hope you and those you care for are staying healthy. At this time Friendship Centers of Emmet County is not doing in person support groups, but looks forward to starting them virtually. Friendship Centers’ Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group [...]
Parkinson’s Support Group
FRIENDSHIP CENTERS’ PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP IS GOING VIRTUAL At this time Friendship Centers of Emmet County is not doing in person support groups, but looks forward to starting them virtually. Take these steps to connect to the Virtual Parkinson’s Support Group. We are affiliated with Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation (MPF) [...]
Hot Meal – Curb Side Pick-up (by donation)
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Every Wednesday in May Friendship Centers of Emmet County is planning a hot meal, curb-side pick-up for the upcoming months for seniors. These meals are available by minimum suggested donation of $3.00 per meal, but no one will be turned away for inability [...]
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Friendship Centers of Emmet County has three locations in Emmet County – Petoskey, Brutus, and Pellston – where various events are held daily.

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

Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Huber Senior Center/Brutus
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm 6436 E. Brutus Road, Brutus, MI (231) 529-8803

Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Pellston Center
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm 6274 W. Edgar, Pellston, MI (231) 539-8201