Chapter Legend
OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND
OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM
Social Security website for information on WEP/GPO https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html
MARCH 2026
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
9 March 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. “March is NARFE-PAC Month”. Annie Chatman, Kitsap Transit Customer Service Lead, will tell us about ACCESS bus services.
APRIL 2026
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
13 April 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Unfortunately, we were unable to coordinate with a local author this year. However, Kitsap Regional Library Foundation will provide a presentation on estate planning and using the FreeWill program.
MAY 2026
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
11 May 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Paul Andrews, Kitsap County Auditor will update us on current voting and balloting as we approach the mid-term elections.
OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM CHAPTER 1006 quarterly – 3rd Wednesday – February, May, August & November
DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
20 May 2026 – Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim, Washington. No host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.
SEATTLE CHAPTER 0043 quarterly – 3rd Thursday – February, May, August & November
DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
21 May 2026 – Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA. No-host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.
Please RSVP to Secretary Theresa Blahato at (two-zero-six) five-two-five – three-three-nine-one and leave a message with your name and contact number or you can email tpblahato at gmail dot com with your contact information. Please respond no later than _____________.
OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 0236 – 3rd Tuesday – February, May, July & October
DATE, TIME, LOCATION AND PROGRAM NOT CONFIRMED
When: 19 May 2026 – noon to 1:00PM
Where: Super Buffet Restaurant, 1390 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey (I-5 Exit 111 Marvin Rd NE. Left over I-5, right onto Quinault Dr NE, second left to go behind Lemon Grass Restaurant or take roundabout to Galaxy Dr NE then left onto 14th Ave NE)
Please CONFIRM your attendance for a restaurant head count. RSVP to Secretary Mary Traxler, three six zero-four six three-six nine zero five (call/text) or email maryt dot traxler at gmail dot com. Even if you forget to confirm, please come!
Program: To be announced.
Two partial lunch drawings: 2 tickets for $1 ($2 limit) — up to 4 chances to win. Winners receive half the amount collected to help pay your lunch bill. See you there!
JUNE 2026
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
8 June 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.
JULY 2026
OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 0236 – 3rd Tuesday – February, May, July & October
DATE, TIME, LOCATION AND PROGRAM NOT CONFIRMED
When: 21 July 2026 – noon to 1:00PM
Where: Super Buffet Restaurant, 1390 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey (I-5 Exit 111 Marvin Rd NE. Left over I-5, right onto Quinault Dr NE, second left to go behind Lemon Grass Restaurant or take roundabout to Galaxy Dr NE then left onto 14th Ave NE)
Please CONFIRM your attendance for a restaurant head count. RSVP to Secretary Mary Traxler, three six zero-four six three-six nine zero five (call/text) or email maryt dot traxler at gmail dot com. Even if you forget to confirm, please come!
Program: To be announced
Two partial lunch drawings: 2 tickets for $1 ($2 limit) — up to 4 chances to win. Winners receive half the amount collected to help pay your lunch bill. See you there!
AUGUST 2026
OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM CHAPTER 1006 quarterly – 3rd Wednesday – February, May, August & November
DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
19 August 2026 – Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim, Washington. No host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.
SEATTLE CHAPTER 0043 quarterly – 3rd Thursday – February, May, August & November
DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
20 August 2026 – Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA. No-host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.
Please RSVP to Secretary Theresa Blahato at (two-zero-six) five-two-five – three-three-nine-one and leave a message with your name and contact number or you can email tpblahato at gmail dot com with your contact information. Please respond no later than _____________.
SEPTEMBER 2026
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
14 September 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.
OCTOBER 2026
Region IX Symposium—–October 1-3—–Ellensburg, Washington
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
12 October 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced. Nomination of officers.
OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 0236 – 3rd Tuesday – February, May, July & October
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
When: 20 October 2026 – noon to 1:00PM
Where: Super Buffet Restaurant, 1390 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey (I-5 Exit 111 Marvin Rd NE. Left over I-5, right onto Quinault Dr NE, second left to go behind Lemon Grass Restaurant or take roundabout to Galaxy Dr NE then left onto 14th Ave NE)
Please CONFIRM your attendance for a restaurant head count. RSVP to Secretary Mary Traxler, three six zero-four six three-six nine zero five (call/text) or email maryt dot traxler at gmail dot com. Even if you forget to confirm, please come!
Program: To be announced.
Two partial lunch drawings: 2 tickets for $1 ($2 limit) — up to 4 chances to win. Winners receive half the amount collected to help pay your lunch bill. See you there!
NOVEMBER 2026
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
9 November 2026 – 10:00AM – 1:00PM – FEHB Plan Health Fair. Membership meeting starts at 1:00PM. Presentations by FEHB plan reps – Election of Officers.
SEATTLE CHAPTER 0043 quarterly – 3rd Thursday – February, May, August & November
DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
19 November 2026 – Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline – 11:30AM – No host lunch, election of officers and White Elephant drawing.
Please RSVP to Secretary Theresa Blahato at (two-zero-six) five-two-five – three-three-nine-one and leave a message with your name and contact number or you can email tpblahato at gmail dot com with your contact information. Please respond no later than _________.
OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM CHAPTER 1006 quarterly -3rd Wednesday – February, May, August & November
DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
25 November 2026 – Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. FEHB Plan Health Fair. Election of Officers.
DECEMBER 2026
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
13 December 2026 – 1:00PM – “Myra Clodius Holiday Luncheon” at the Elks Lodge on Pine Rd – RESERVATION REQUIRED – $??.00 per person.
JANUARY 2027
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
11 January 2027 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.
FEBRUARY 2027
BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August
8 February 2027 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.
OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 0236 – 3rd Tuesday – February, May, July & October
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
When: 16 February 2027 – noon to 1:00PM
Where: Super Buffet Restaurant, 1390 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey (I-5 Exit 111 Marvin Rd NE. Left over I-5, right onto Quinault Dr NE, second left to go behind Lemon Grass Restaurant or take roundabout to Galaxy Dr NE then left onto 14th Ave NE)
Please CONFIRM your attendance for a restaurant head count. RSVP to Secretary Mary Traxler, three six zero-four six three-six nine zero five (call/text) or email maryt dot traxler at gmail dot com. Even if you forget to confirm, please come!
Program: To be announced.
Two partial lunch drawings: 2 tickets for $1 ($2 limit) — up to 4 chances to win. Winners receive half the amount collected to help pay your lunch bill. See you there!
OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM CHAPTER 1006 quarterly – 3rd Wednesday – February, May, August & November
DATE, TIME AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED
17 February 2027 – Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim, Washington. No host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.
SEATTLE CHAPTER 0043 quarterly – 3rd Thursday – February, May, August & November
DATE, TIME, LOCATION AND PROGRAM NOT CONFIRMED
18 February 2027 – 11:30AM to 1:30PM – Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA. Program to be announced.
Please RSVP to Secretary Theresa Blahato at (two-zero-six) five-two-five – three-three-nine-one and leave a message with your name and contact number or you can email tpblahato at gmail dot com with your contact information. Please respond no later than Friday, 5 February.