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 [...]

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 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 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 [...]

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 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 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 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 & 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 [...]

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 [...]