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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
Special Presentations
Sleep Presentation Sufficient sleep is essential for optimal health and well-being. The quality and quantity of your sleep affect the mental and physical health of people of all ages. This presentation explores: • The importance of sleep for physical and mental health. • The importance [...]
Enrichment Activities
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]. Creative Card Making Create some one-of-a-kind birthday cards that are [...]
Fitness
Fitness Programs National Senior Health & Fitness Day National Senior Health & Fitness Day is an annual health and wellness event for older adults. The 30th annual event is set for Wednesday, May 31, 2023. More than 100,000 older adults will participate in local health events across the [...]
Free Consultation with a Physical Therapist
FREE Consultations with a Physical Therapist Are you having knee, neck, or back pain? Do you have a fear of falling? Do yourself a favor and talk with a physical therapist for free. Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center will be at the Petoskey Friendship Center on Thursday, May [...]
Support Groups: Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Caregivers, and Parkinson’s Disease
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]. [...]
Free Hearing Tests
Free Hearing Tests Friendship Centers of Emmet County offers free hearing tests throughout the year for persons aged 55 and older. Audiologist Adam Wong from Little Traverse Hearing will be conducting the tests. If you have been experiencing hearing loss, please make an appointment to get your hearing [...]
Senior Snowshoe and Hiking Events
Senior Hike at Naas, Mauger, Raunecker, and Leslie Nature Preserve on Wednesday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m. Let's hike and do some journaling together. There are many special spots in this preserve and a nearby trail leading to Lake Michigan. Please bring a journal. Directions: From Main Street [...]
Senior Golf Group
Senior Golf Group Friendship Center is now accepting registration for our golf program. 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. Our group plays Tuesdays and Thursdays at several local golf courses. [...]
Cards and Games
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 [...]
50 Years of Meals on Wheels!
Support Meals on Wheels Friendship Centers of Emmet County delivered the first Meals on Wheels in Emmet County on December 4, 1972. This year marks our 50th year of providing meals to homebound seniors! Friendship Centers of Emmet County is participating in the March for Meals campaign through [...]
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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.)