Staff
Our staff are proud to pursue the Friendship Centers mission:
“…to ensure that all senior citizens have the opportunities, information, and services necessary to live healthy, safe and active lives in dignity.”
Day-to-day operations are overseen by the executive director including facilities, finances and personnel. Additionally the executive director is responsible for developing, implementing and assessing programs and services based on the organization’s purpose and goals.
Please contact us if we can assist you!
Name | Position | Phone: (231) 347-3211 Extension |
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Denneen Smith |
Executive Director |
ext. 112 | |
Todd Ortlieb |
Chief Financial Officer |
ext. 123 | |
Deborah Francis |
Human Resource Director |
ext. 114 | |
Lynn Gentner |
Enrichment Director |
ext. 119 | |
Cindy Helton |
Food Service Director |
ext. 118 | |
Chris Scott |
Health Services Director |
ext. 126 | |
Karolyn Peebles |
In-Home Services Director |
ext. 116 | |
Denise Bonter |
In-Home Services Staff Administrator |
ext. 121 | |
Char Delis |
Marketing & Development Director |
ext. 124 | |
Christy Blackall |
RSVP Project Director |
ext. 129 | |
Kate Smith |
Social Worker |
ext. 122 | |
Lisa Hoig |
Transportation and Meals on Wheels Director |
ext. 125 | |
Jill Cook |
Executive Assistant |
ext. 110 |
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Laura Pena | Huber Center Coordinator | (231) 529-8803 |
We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions that you may have!
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Note from the Director
Greetings Friends:
Welcome! We are pleased to have provided services to seniors in our community for over 55 years. This year marks our 50th anniversary of Meals on Wheels service. Look around our website to learn more about our services, programs, and special events. We strive to offer something for every senior. If you have the opportunity, we would love to meet you in person. Stop in for lunch Monday-Friday at noon or for a quick visit to learn about enrichment offerings. I look forward to meeting you.
Kind regards,
Denneen Smith, MSHS Executive Director
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For any other questions you may have, do not hesitate to ask. We are always here to help.
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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 Friendship Center
1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-3211
Fax: (231) 347-3795
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friendship Centers of Emmet County
Huber (Brutus) Senior Center
6436 E. Brutus Road, Brutus, MI 49716
(231) 529-8803
(Send mail to Petoskey office.)
Hours:
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.