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
- Taxes in Retirement
Please join us for an online presentation by David Sandhu, EverSource Wealth Advisors: Taxes in Retirement: New Tax Law Changes and How They Affect Your Retirement To sign up, click on this link, register and you will be sent a Zoom link to attend! Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 09:30 AM ONLINE… - March 23 Munch & Mingle at Black+Haus Tavern
Come join us at Black+Haus Tavern (click for map and directions) in downtown Littleton on Monday, March 23, 2026 to mingle with both new and old friends, while enjoying great food in a wonderful atmosphere! The event begins at 12 Noon, ending at 2:30 PM. The restaurant is located on old Main Street in Littleton:… - March 2 – 1st Quarter MARS Happy Hour
MARS Associates invites you to a Happy Hour at Sportsbook Bar & Grill in Highlands Ranch on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 4 to 7 PM. Consider inviting a current or recently retired LM or ULA friend who is not a member of MARS. We’re continuing to grow our MARS Associates organization and want to see… - 2026 1Q MARS STAR
The first MARS STAR newsletter of 2026 is available for your reading pleasure! Click the button below to open a PDF copy in your browser to read or download. - 2025 to 2026 Tax Adjustments Announced
See Benefits > Tax Adjustments page (click heading above). - May 4, 2026 – Center for Colorado Women’s History Museum Tour
Join your fellow MARS members on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM for an informative one-hour tour of the Center for Colorado Women’s History Museum. This is a docent-led tour of the Center for Colorado Women’s History. located at 1310 Bannock Street, Denver, CO (click for map and directions). The Center for Colorado Women’s…Read More “May 4, 2026 – Center for Colorado Women’s History Museum Tour” »
- MARS 2026 Spring Event & Annual Meeting – March 11, 2026The Officers and Board of Directors of MARS Associates are pleased to invite you and your spouse/companion to the MARS Spring Event & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, located at 23155 E. Heritage Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. For a map to the facility, click on the link…
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- Board and Brush Craft Workshop with MARS
When: February 19, 2026 starting at 1 PM (private 3-hour event) Where: Board & Brush of Highlands Ranch, 2201 Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, Suite C3, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (click link for map and directions) Cost: Varies depending on which project you select Contact: Janet Adamo (event organizer) if you have additional questions Craft your own…
In Memoriam Updates
- In Memoriam 21-Feb-2026
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Name Passed Away Survived By Location MARS Member Obituary Baratono, John 2026-02-03 Rosily Carlsbad, CA No https://tinyurl.com/yjkhr2bs Thorndyke, Gerald 2026-02-05 Darlene Highlands Ranch, CO Yes https://tinyurl.com/5axpexfb Simonds, Sandra (Sandi) 2026-02-17 Richard Denver, CO No https://tinyurl.com/4t8972fy Mackie, Neil 2026-02-15 Denver, CO No https://tinyurl.com/kttuuwbe Schmiesing, James 2026-02-03 Castle Pines, CO No https://tinyurl.com/5pyuz6sh Villano, David 2026-01-14 Denver, CO No https://tinyurl.com/khchpbyk Willard, Wayne 2026-02-06 Marianne Limon, CO No https://tinyurl.com/2wpt8jdv Welle, Al 2025-10-06 Margaret Highlands Ranch, CO No https://tinyurl.com/yrkzhc9r Oliver Jr, Davis 2025-12-07 Libby Littleton, CO Yes https://tinyurl.com/yfk9unn3 - In Memoriam 14-Feb-2026
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Name Date of Death City/State Chambers, George (HuggieBear) 06-Feb-26 Melbourne, FL Garrett, Dwight 28-Dec-25 Littleton, CO - In Memoriam 08-Feb-2026
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Name Date of Death City/State Williams, Dan 26-Jan-26 Carson City, NV Norris, Jeanne (Jeanne) 02-Feb-26 Wheatland, Wyoming Bottoms, Donald 01-Jan-26 Highlands Ranch, CO Bourne, Robert (Bob) 31-Dec-25 Lake Lure, NC Mai, Howard 19-Jan-26 WaKeeney, KS