Friendship Centers of Emmet County Community Mitigation Strategy (Updated 3/12/2020) Friendship Centers of Emmet County received interim recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for COVID-19 on late in the evening on March 11, 2020. Based on the interim recommendations, the following is in [...]

Mindfulness and Gratitude Class Friendship Centers' Aging-Well Lifestyle Program, based off of the Aging's Aging Mastery program designed by the National Council on Aging, supports the concepts of improving the quality of one's life in the six dimensions of aging well: Gratitude and Mindfulness; Health and Well-being; Finances [...]

Caregiver Support Group While Friendship Centers is currently not having any in-person support groups, we highly recommend the Alzheimer's Association telephone support groups to still exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues, and share feelings, needs and concerns. Upcoming Meeting Dates: Wednesday, April 15 [...]

Upcoming Field Trips We're thinking warm weather already, and have started scheduling field trips. Take part in experiencing the beauty of Northern Michigan with local field trips from the Petoskey Friendship Center. Kilwins Chocolate Tour On Wednesday, April 22, join us for a sweet and informative 30-minute tour [...]

New Dates for Grief and Loss Support Group After losing a loved one, the feelings of loss can be very difficult to endure. Everyone deals with these feeling differently, but having the support and compassion of other people who are going through the same thing can be very [...]

Support Meals on Wheels The month of March mobilizes hundreds of local Meals on Wheels programs across the country to reach out to their communities and build the support that will enable them to serve America's seniors all year long. The 18th annual March for Meals campaign gives [...]

Golf Meeting An informational meeting for the 2020 FCEC Senior Golf Program is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center, 1322 Anderson Road. Be aware that this date may change. Golfers from last season, please check your email for any updates. [...]

Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) -  This program is for adults age 60 and older looking to stay healthy. It provides older adults with the information and resources they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and become empowered in regard to both their health and the healthcare [...]