The local chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association had its Christmas Lunch on Dec. 18 at Mike’s on Main in Norway. This group represents a total of 577 combined federal years of service at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. From left, in front are Carole Banos, Katy Driscoll, Lynn LaVigne, Kathy Jo Anderson, Patti Menza and Susie Gregg; in back are Pam Richmond, Chris Schettler, Sharon Lies, Dorleen Uhazie, Carol Varda, Monica Fineberg, Maryanne Gibler, Judy Sielaff, Joanne Lindholm, Tina Freeman, Renee Lindow and Joyce Guiliani. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through May, at noon at Mike’s on Main in Norway, sharing useful information regarding federal benefits. The mission of NARFE is to support legislation and regulations beneficial to federal employees and annuitants. All federal employees are encouraged to join. (Contributed photo)