There will be an interruption in web service for the COA web pages the weekend of Aug. 11-13 while the Farmington Community Library migrates to a new, external web hosting service. By August 11 this notice will be updated with a link you can click on to access the website during the transition period, and possibly therafter. Check back beginning August 11 for more information.


About FACOA: Who We Are

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All of the members are volunteers appointed for a period of 3 years by the mayors of Farmington and Farmington Hills respectively.

The Farmington Area COA consists of the following:

  • City of Farmington Hills: 9 Members and 1 Alternate

  • City of Farmington: 2 Members and 1 Alternate

  • Special Services Liaison (Supervisor of the Senior Division of the Dept. of Special Services)

  • Recording Secretary
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  • Michael Bridges—City of Farmington Hills
  • Mary Buchan—City of Farmington Hills (Secretary)
  • Carl Christoph—City of Farmington Hills
  • Nancy Cook—City of Farmington
  • Mic Fahey—City of Farmington (Alternate)
  • Dan Fantore—City of Farmington Hills (Chair)
  • Jane Frost—City of Farmington
  • Marsha Koet—City of Farmington Hills (Senior Liason)
  • Julie McCowan—City of Farmington Hills
  • Kathy Marshall—City of Farmington Hills
  • Marian Schulte—City of Farmington (Vice Chair)
  • Julieene Villani—City of Farmington Hills
  • Karina Weglarz—City of Farmington Hills

Farmington Area Commission on Aging Meetings

The Commission on Aging meets at 5:30 P. M. on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Meetings are held at Farmington City Hall, 23600 Liberty Street in Farmington (January, February, and March), and at the Costick Center, 28600 11 Mile in Farmington Hills (April, May, June, September, October, and November). The Commission does not meet in July, August or December.

A complete collection of all available Agendas and Minutes from 2012–present is available on the Archival Meetings Page.

2023 FACOA: Meeting Minutes

  • June 27, 2023

  • Sept. 26, 2023

  • Oct. 24, 2023

  • Nov. 28, 2023

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The Farmington Area Commission on Aging was formed in 1977 to support the betterment of daily living for older adults in the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills.

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The Farmington Area Commission on Aging helps toward the betterment of daily living for older adults with the mission of promoting their well-being and dignity through education and advocacy.

The Commission examines social attitudes, creates community awareness, establishes a climate for living independently and encourages recognition for their contribution to the past and present.

A Consumer Protection Committee is an integral part of the commission keeping the community informed about potential fraud and scams.

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FACOA's purpose is: "To promote the well-being and dignity of older adults in our community through advocacy and education."