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SUMMARY:RSVP: 10-20-2026 Federal Employees and Retirees Invited to NARFE Meeting October 30 in Heber Springs With Free Lunch and Benefits Information
DESCRIPTION:HEBER SPRINGS\, ARKANSAS — 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. \nThe National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association\, known as NARFE\, Chapter 1156\, will hold its quarterly meeting Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, beginning at 12 Noon. \nThe meeting will take place in the First Electric Cooperative Community Room\, located at 150 Industrial Park Road in Heber Springs\, Arkansas. \nAll active and retired federal employees and annuitants are invited to attend. \nA complimentary lunch from Brothers BBQ Restaurant will be provided. \nReservations are required by Tuesday\, October 20\, and can be made by calling Charlotte Hipp at 501-691-4040. \nNARFE CHAPTER 1156 TO DISCUSS FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS\nThe upcoming meeting will focus on issues affecting federal employees\, retirees and individuals receiving federal retirement benefits. \nNARFE is an organization representing the interests of current and retired federal employees\, working to protect and improve earned federal pay and retirement benefits. \nThe meeting provides attendees an opportunity to learn more about the organization’s work and receive information about matters affecting their federal benefits. \nParticipants will also have an opportunity to hear from a representative of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees Program. \nBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD REPRESENTATIVE TO DISCUSS OPEN SEASON\nOne of the main highlights of the October 30 meeting will be a presentation concerning the upcoming federal benefits Open Season. \nA representative from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees Program will discuss enrollment information and answer questions from those attending. \nOpen 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. \nThe 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. \nOrganizers encourage participants to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to receive information directly from a program representative. \nFREE LUNCH FROM BROTHERS BBQ RESTAURANT\nIn addition to the benefits presentation\, attendees will be treated to a complimentary lunch provided by Brothers BBQ Restaurant. \nThe luncheon will give participants an opportunity to visit with fellow federal employees and retirees while learning more about NARFE and issues affecting their benefits. \nThere is no charge for the announced lunch. \nHowever\, advance reservations are required so organizers can make the necessary arrangements. \nRESERVATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 20\nAnyone planning to attend must make a reservation by Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026. \nReservations can be made by contacting Charlotte Hipp. \nRESERVATION CONTACT: Charlotte Hipp\nPHONE: 501-691-4040 \nResidents interested in attending are encouraged to call before the deadline to reserve their place. \nALL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES INVITED\nThe meeting is open to active federal employees\, retired federal employees and annuitants. \nResidents from Heber Springs\, Greers Ferry\, Fairfield Bay\, Clinton\, Quitman\, Searcy and surrounding communities are invited to participate. \nThe 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. \nNARFE QUARTERLY MEETING DETAILS\nEVENT: NARFE Chapter 1156 Quarterly Meeting \nORGANIZATION: National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association \nDATE: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 \nTIME: 12 Noon \nLOCATION: First Electric Cooperative Community Room \nADDRESS: 150 Industrial Park Road\, Heber Springs\, Arkansas 72543 \nGUEST SPEAKER: Representative from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees Program \nTOPIC: Upcoming Open Season and federal health insurance benefits \nLUNCH: Complimentary lunch from Brothers BBQ Restaurant \nWHO IS INVITED: Active and retired federal employees and annuitants \nRESERVATION DEADLINE: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026 \nRESERVATIONS: Charlotte Hipp \nPHONE: 501-691-4040 \nEVENT CONTACT: Cecelia A. Smith \nPHONE: 501-250-3714 \nEMAIL: seal@artelco.com \nNARFE ENCOURAGES FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO STAY INFORMED\nNARFE 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. \nThe 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. \nThe meeting begins at 12 Noon Friday\, October 30\, at First Electric Cooperative in Heber Springs. \nA complimentary lunch from Brothers BBQ Restaurant will be served. \nReservations are required by October 20. \nTo reserve a place\, call Charlotte Hipp at 501-691-4040. \nHAVE INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE with the ArkansasRadio.com radio stations? Submit your event at https://arkansasradio.com/submit-event/ \nTo report a typo\, please click here: newsarkansasradio@gmail.com
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LOCATION:First Electric Cooperative Community Room\, 150 Industrial Park Road\, Heber Springs\, AR\, 72543\, United States
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