First 2026 ARA Program – April 24 – RSVP by April 17
Our first Alcon Retirees Association luncheon this year will be held on Friday, April 24th, 2026, in the Alcon Crossroads Conference Center (old Alcon Cafeteria). Wesley Gentle, Executive Director and President of Arts Fort Worth will speak to us about the local arts and culture ecosystem and Arts Fort Worth’s role in supporting it.
Arts Fort Worth is a nonprofit formed in1963 as the Arts Council of Fort Worth to provide funding and leadership that nurtures, supports and promotes the arts throughout the community. Arts Fort Worth believes creativity is the heartbeat of a vibrant city. They champion local artists, energize public spaces, and ensure the arts are accessible to everyone, everywhere. For more information, click on the link to access the Arts Fort Worth website – www.artsfortworth.org.
Agenda
11:30 Sign in for members and guests
12:00 Buffet opens
12:50 Welcome and Introductions – Pat Cappelletti, President, ARA
1:00 Featured Speaker Presentation – Wesley Gentle, Executive Director and President, Arts Fort Worth
2:00 Announcements
2:30 Event ends
Reservations & Charges
Email us at ARA-RSVP@alcon-ara.com to make your reservation, no later than April 17. If you are bringing a guest, include their name when you RSVP and if they will ride with you. The luncheon is free for members and $!0 for guests. If you haven’t paid your $10 dues for 2026, you can pay in cash or check when you sign in or send your check to:
Alcon Retirees Association
P.O. Box 173416
Arlington, TX 76003-3416
Parking
Parking spaces will be reserved with orange cones. Golf carts will be available to take those who need assistance to the Crossroads Conference Center and back to the parking lot after the program.
I look forward to seeing you April 24th.
Pat Cappelletti
President, Alcon Retirees Association
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Winter 2025-2026 In Hindsight
The ARA Winter 2025-2026 Newsletter is available now.
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ARA Website Information
To access the ARA Members section, you will need an email address and password. Please use your email address that you have previously provided for the ARA roster and password you setup when you requested membership.
We welcome your feedback. Send us an email — if you click Contact at the upper right of the home page, our respective email addresses can be found.
New Alcon retirees ready to join ARA – If you have not yet joined the Alcon Retirees Association, registration is an easy process. Use the Sign Up Today link to complete the Member Sign Up form. We follow Alcon’s criteria to determine eligibility as an Alcon Retiree, that is, at least age 55 at retirement with 10 years or more of service. After you complete the form, you will get an email from us asking you to verify your information. Your email reply is necessary in order to complete the registration process.
Dues are a nominal $10 per year. Your membership opens the door for our quarterly luncheon meetings on the Alcon Fort Worth campus and receipt of the ARA newsletter along with other email announcements.
