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MARS Associates Welcomes You!

This site presents activities and information that will enhance the social, cultural and educational opportunities of retirees from Lockheed Martin Corporation (including all business units and predecessor companies) and United Launch Alliance (independent of their original company affiliation). Membership benefits are open to retiree and spouse, individual retiree, or the surviving spouse of a retiree.

NEWS

  • Georgetown Loop Railway
    ALL ABOARD! MARS Rides The Georgetown Loop Railroad
    by Steve Sande
    August 4, 2025
    The Georgetown Loop Railroad – a True Colorado Gem   Climb aboard and travel back in time to discover the rugged romance of the Colorado Rockies in the 1880s.   Completed in 1884, this spectacular stretch of three-foot narrow gauge railroad was considered an engineering marvel for its time. The Georgetown Loop Railroad® was one of Colorado’s…

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  • Tour of Lockheed Martin Waterton Campus
    by Dan Ellerhorst
    August 1, 2025
    Lockheed Martin Space, Laura Hopkins, Human Resources Vice President, and the HR Leadership Team, have generously offered to conduct two tours of the Waterton Campus for our retirees on Thursday, September 18, 2025; one in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Check-in for the morning tour is 8:30-8:50 a.m., and check-in for the afternoon tour is 12:00-12:20 p.m. …

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  • Cranelli's Italian Restaurant, Lone Tree
    MARS Munch & Mingle at Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant
    by Steve Sande
    July 30, 2025
    Join your MARS Associates friends for a delicious Munch & Mingle lunch at Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant in Lone Tree on Tuesday, September 23 starting at 11:00 AM. Cranelli’s will transport you to Italy with its fine dining, wines, and exceptional service. Your experience includes garlic knot appetizer (at left below), main entree (choice of three)…

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  • MARS STAR Newsletter, Q3 2025
    by Steve Sande
    July 21, 2025
    The 3rd Quarter issue of the MARS STAR newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. In addition to the usual reports from officers, directors, and club leaders, there is also a history writeup on the Titan-launched Gemini 3, IV, and V missions, photos from the Summer Luncheon Honoring Seniors, a signup form for the…

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  • 2025 MARS Annual Picnic – September 10
    by Steve Sande
    July 8, 2025
    Join us for the annual rite of summer… The Officers and Directors of MARS Associates invite you, your spouse or companion, and your friends to celebrate the end of summer with an old-fashioned barbecue picnic complete with BBQ pork, chicken, and brisket plus all the trimmings, provided by Smokin’ Outlaw Kitchen.  There are also cookies, ice…

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  • MARS 2025 Summer Happy Hour
    by Steve Sande
    July 3, 2025
    The second Happy Hour of the summer is happening Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Platte River Bar & Grill between 4 and 7 PM. Light appetizers will be provided, and there is a cash bar. The Platte River Bar & Grill is a fun place to meet up with friends old and new, and it’s located at 5995…

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  • Are you Using VIA Benefits to Obtain $900 each for You and Your Spouse Annually?
    by Gina Curet
    July 2, 2025
    About 4 months before your 65th birthday, you should contact VIA Benefits, Administrator for Lockheed Martin Retirees and Retiree Medicare Exchange at 844-596-0460; or they could reach out to you VIA will interview you, understand your requirements for medical and prescriptions and walk you through the various options
  • Estate Planning Strategies Presentation
    by Gina Curet
    June 17, 2025
    The 6/11/25 Estate Planning Strategies Presentation slides are available to view as a PDF, located in Benefits > Informational Sessions Presentations https://marsretirees.org/benefits/info-sessions/

In Memoriam Updates

  • In Memoriam 02-Aug-2025

    Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com

    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Jed Bennett21-Jul-25Littleton, CO
  • In Memoriam 26-Jul-2025

    Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com

    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Larry Crass18-Jul-25Santa maria, CA
    Elizabeth (Liz) Stephenson23-Jun-25Littleton, CO
    James Adams29-May-25Littleton, CO
    Laura Meley30-Mar-25Denver, CO
  • In Memoriam 19-Jul-2025
    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Richard (Rich) VandeKoppel23-Jun-25Littleton, CO
    Fredric Landauer11-May-25Denver, CO
    H (Tom) Hall16-Jul-25Littleton, CO
    George Tyrrell08-Jul-25Lakewood, CO
    Bernard O’Lear13-Feb-25Boulder, CO
    Jeremy Bundgaard01-Jul-25Colorado Springs, CO
    Gasper (Gus) Pacheco03-Mar-25Wheat Ridge, CO

    Send notification of any new passings to rkduszynski@msn.com

On This Day

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Upcoming Events

MARS 2025 Events

Aug 6
11:30 am – 5:00 pm

15th Annual Rockies Picnic & Game

Aug 12
8:30 am – 11:00 am

Flying J Ranch Hike

Aug 13
11:00 am – 1:30 pm

PACESETTERS: Senior Living Options

Aug 13
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

MARS Bowling Event

Aug 22
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Littleton, CO 80160-1128

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