Active and retired federal employees throughout North Central Arkansas are invited to an upcoming meeting in Heber Springs focused on protecting retirement benefits, understanding federal health insurance options and preparing for the approaching enrollment season.
The National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, known as NARFE, Chapter 1156, will hold its quarterly meeting Friday, October 30, 2026, beginning at 12 Noon.
The meeting will take place in the First Electric Cooperative Community Room, located at 150 Industrial Park Road in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
All active and retired federal employees and annuitants are invited to attend.
A complimentary lunch from Brothers BBQ Restaurant will be provided.
Reservations are required by Tuesday, October 20, and can be made by calling Charlotte Hipp at 501-691-4040.
NARFE CHAPTER 1156 TO DISCUSS FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The upcoming meeting will focus on issues affecting federal employees, retirees and individuals receiving federal retirement benefits.
NARFE is an organization representing the interests of current and retired federal employees, working to protect and improve earned federal pay and retirement benefits.
The meeting provides attendees an opportunity to learn more about the organization’s work and receive information about matters affecting their federal benefits.
Participants will also have an opportunity to hear from a representative of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees Program.
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD REPRESENTATIVE TO DISCUSS OPEN SEASON
One of the main highlights of the October 30 meeting will be a presentation concerning the upcoming federal benefits Open Season.
A representative from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees Program will discuss enrollment information and answer questions from those attending.
Open Season is an important time for eligible federal employees and retirees to review available health insurance coverage and determine whether changes to their plans are appropriate.
The presentation will provide attendees with an opportunity to ask questions about the Federal Employees Program and learn more about preparing for the upcoming enrollment period.
Organizers encourage participants to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to receive information directly from a program representative.
FREE LUNCH FROM BROTHERS BBQ RESTAURANT
In addition to the benefits presentation, attendees will be treated to a complimentary lunch provided by Brothers BBQ Restaurant.
The luncheon will give participants an opportunity to visit with fellow federal employees and retirees while learning more about NARFE and issues affecting their benefits.
There is no charge for the announced lunch.
However, advance reservations are required so organizers can make the necessary arrangements.
RESERVATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 20
Anyone planning to attend must make a reservation by Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Reservations can be made by contacting Charlotte Hipp.
RESERVATION CONTACT: Charlotte Hipp
PHONE: 501-691-4040
Residents interested in attending are encouraged to call before the deadline to reserve their place.
ALL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES INVITED
The meeting is open to active federal employees, retired federal employees and annuitants.
Residents from Heber Springs, Greers Ferry, Fairfield Bay, Clinton, Quitman, Searcy and surrounding communities are invited to participate.
The gathering will provide an opportunity to learn more about federal benefits, ask questions and meet others who share an interest in protecting earned retirement benefits.
NARFE QUARTERLY MEETING DETAILS
EVENT: NARFE Chapter 1156 Quarterly Meeting
ORGANIZATION: National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association
DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026
TIME: 12 Noon
LOCATION: First Electric Cooperative Community Room
ADDRESS: 150 Industrial Park Road, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543
GUEST SPEAKER: Representative from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees Program
TOPIC: Upcoming Open Season and federal health insurance benefits
LUNCH: Complimentary lunch from Brothers BBQ Restaurant
WHO IS INVITED: Active and retired federal employees and annuitants
RESERVATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
RESERVATIONS: Charlotte Hipp
PHONE: 501-691-4040
EVENT CONTACT: Cecelia A. Smith
PHONE: 501-250-3714
EMAIL: seal@artelco.com
NARFE ENCOURAGES FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO STAY INFORMED
NARFE Chapter 1156 is encouraging federal employees and retirees to attend the October 30 meeting and learn more about the organization’s work to protect and improve federal benefits.
The gathering provides an opportunity to hear from a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees Program representative, receive information about the upcoming Open Season and ask questions about benefits.
The meeting begins at 12 Noon Friday, October 30, at First Electric Cooperative in Heber Springs.
A complimentary lunch from Brothers BBQ Restaurant will be served.
Reservations are required by October 20.
To reserve a place, call Charlotte Hipp at 501-691-4040.
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