Bridge Club Meeting Dates
2025-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado
The MARS Bridge Club is for MARS Associates members and their invited guests. The club plays duplicate party bridge from 10 AM to 2 PM on the usually the third Friday of each month at the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. Check the calendar for the date each month. Each player must pay a fees to the Buck Center and a small fee to the club for supplies.

PACESETTERS: Dermatology
2025-04-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Subject: Dermatology

Speaker: Dr. Caroline Hagan, Dermatologist

Dr. Caroline Hagan, MD serves patients in the Denver area. She grew up In Shreveport, Louisiana and went on to attend Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where she graduated summa cum Laude. She then attended medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, where she received the Chancellor’s Award for academic excellence.

Dr. Hagan completed an internship at Presbyterian St Luke’s Hospital in Denver. She then completed dermatology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where she served as the chief resident. During residency she received exceptional cosmetic training in a variety of procedures including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and energy- based laser devices.

Dr. Hagan is an active Member of American Academy of Dermatology as well as the Academy of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr Hagan will discuss skin diseases common to seniors and various ways for seniors to care for their skin. There will be time for Q&A.

Munch & Mingle
2025-04-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Helga’s Haus & Bier Garden, 14197 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, Colorado, 80012
MARS Associates invites you to an authentic German luncheon on Tuesday, April 15 at Helga’s Haus & Bier Garden (click for map and directions), 14197 E. Exposition Ave. Aurora City Square. The doors will be opened at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. A CASH BAR will be available prior to the luncheon.

Sandstone Ranch Open Space Hike
2025-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Colorado
MARS Hikers I am putting together a hike for Friday, April 11th at 9:00 AM. We will meet at the Sandstone Ranch Open Space, west of Larkspur. There are couple of loop trail options of 3-4 miles each. It looks like this will be easy to moderate hiking. I expect the hike to take a couple of hours and then planning to have lunch at the Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia around 11:00-11:30. In case of inclement weather I will try to let everyone know the night before. Please RSVP to Mike Bartlett 303-663-5021. Click here for more details.

Understanding Medicare
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Colorado
Understanding Medicare, presented by Kaiser Permanente. Location: Red Rocks Corporate Office, 8195 Southpark Lane, Littleton, CO 80120.

MARS 2025 Spring Event & Annual Meeting
2025-03-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Colorado
For more information about this event and to sign up/pay, please visit this link.

PACESETTERS: Senior Living Options - Cancelled
2025-03-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Subject: Senior Living Options – CANCELLED –

This event has been cancelled for this date, in order to allow MARS Members to attend the Annual Meeting. It will be rescheduled.

MARS Golf 2025 Kickoff Meeting
2025-03-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Wyatts at Broken Tee meeting room www.englewoodco.gov Broken Tee Golf Course, 2101 W Oxford Ave, Englewood, Colorado
MARS Golf will begin play in April. The league is open to all MARS members – men and women. World Handicap System enables fair competition across skill levels. Come learn about this fun MARS club opportunity!

PACESETTERS: NORAD-US Northcom
2025-02-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Subject: NORAD-US Northcom, Purpose and Operations

Speaker: Colonel Patrick Hanlon (30 year Air Force Retiree), past NORAD-US Northcom Command Center Director, F-16 pilot, Graduate of the Air War College, Chief of Nuclear Ops @ Air National Guard Readiness Center Andrews AFB, MD.

Pat is a 1990 Distinguished Graduate of the Air Force Academy and spent 2 years as a Command Center Director at NORAD-US Northcom Command Center in CO Springs, responsible for the one of the 24/7shifts. He served as a F-16 pilot during his entire career, with combat experience overseas and 2 yrs as Squadron Commander at Buckley AFB. He retired as a Colonel from the AF in 2020 while serving as Vice Commander of the 140th Wing, Buckley AFB. He is now a UA First Officer on overseas 787 flights.

COL Hanlon will talk about the Mission of NORAD-US Northcom and its continuing relevance today, drawing on his personal experience as the director of the command center. There will be time for Q&A.

PACESETTERS: Alzheimers
2025-01-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Subject: Alzheimer’s Status Lecture Q&A.

Speaker: Jeff Clawson, Colorado Alzheimer’s Association

The presentation will discuss the definition and scientific profile of Alzheimer’s disease risk factors, prevention techniques that are empirically validated, how to obtain a diagnosis, treatment options and navigating the health care system, and help that is available for families.

MARS Officers and Directors Meeting
2024-12-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-02-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Colorado
Monthly MARS Associates Officer and Director meeting at Red Rocks facility, 8195 Southpark Lane, Littleton, CO 80120

PACESETTERS
2024-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Subject: “Blue Zones”. A Blue Zone is a region in the world where people are claimed to have unusually long lives, due to a lifestyle that combines physical activity, low stress, rich social interactions, a local whole-foods diet, and low disease incidence.

Speaker: Gene Dionne. Gene is highly respected in the world of space technology and has traveled widely. He was a vice president of the Defense Systems Product Area for Lockheed Martin.

MARS Wine and Chocolate Pairing Event
2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Water2Wine, 311 East County Line Road, Suite A-20, Centennial, Colorado, 80122, United States
MARS Members enjoy Wine Tasting at Water2Wine

Water2Wine is a neighborhood winery ready to host MARS members, once again, along with their guests, for a relaxing evening. They will be offering four 2oz pours to be paired with handcrafted chocolates from a local chocolatier. Also included, is a glass of your favorite wine, all for $30, which includes the tip for your server.

Water2Wine will be offering discounts on bottles of wine for anyone that is interested in making an additional purchase.

The pairing may conclude at 5:30pm, however, Water2Wine is open until 7:00pm.

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm, Wine and Chocolate Pairing

Where: Water2Wine, Neighborhood Winery, Oakbrook Shopping Center, 311 East County Line Road, Suite A-20, Littleton, Colorado 80122

Cost: $30 for the pairing, including tip, to be paid to server

RSVPs: Due October 18. Click this link to view this event on the MARS website and RSVP. This event is limited to 45 people.

MARS Tour of the Highlands Ranch Mansion
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80126, United States
MARS Tour of the Historic Highlands Ranch MansionJoin your MARS friends for a tour of a treasure in our backyard. The historic Highlands Ranch Mansion has been home to some of Denver’s notable families including cattle barons, oil tycoons, prominent Denver socialites, as well as political and business leaders who have helped create the Colorado we know today – names such as John Springer, Waite Phillips and Lawrence Phipps, Jr. Discover spacious landscaped grounds, expansive vistas, picturesque architectural details and a deep connection to our western heritage. Open to the public for tours, community events and educational programs. We will meet at the mansion at 10:00 on Tuesday, October 15, for a docent-led tour (approximately one hour) of the fascinating history and features of this house which was used in the filming of Centennial, the James Michener miniseries from way back. The address is 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch, 80126, and there’s plenty of free parking. Be advised it is a bit of a jaunt up to and through the mansion.Those who wish can meet after the tour for lunch at the Lazy Dog at 43 Centennial (near Broadway and C470) at 11:30. Please register with Carolyn Malaby at csucarolyn@gmail.com by October 4 and tell her if you’re doing lunch as well.

MARS Train Trip to Glenwood Springs
2024-10-09 00:00 - 2024-10-11 23:59 | Colorado
All Aboard! MARS Associates 2024 “Amtrak to Glenwood Springs” event

Members of MARS Associates are invited to sign up for the 2024 “Amtrak to Glenwood Springs” event.

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. If you wish to be put on a waiting list, please contact Ralph Pacheco at 303-818-5360 or rrpacheco46@comcast.net.

Accommodations for the weekend are at the Antlers Glenwood Springs, where you’ll stay in recently remodeled rooms at this popular hotel. MARS Associates has a special rate of $165 per night (plus tax); call the hotel at 970-945-8535 to make your reservation.

Roxborough Park Hike
2024-10-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Colorado
Join us for a hike on Monday, October 7 to Roxborough Park. We will take the South Rim and Willow Creek Loop Trail, a 2.8 mile hike. Lunch to follow the hike at JPs Asian Bistro. See more details here: https://marsretirees.org/2024/09/23/roxborough-park-hike/

MARS Outing to the Colorado State Capitol and History Colorado Museum
2024-09-24 11:00 - 14:30 | Colorado
MARS Members!

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 24th for a tour that will visit both the Colorado State Capitol and History Colorado Museum. Kathy Hetzel is leading this event and we will meet at the state capitol at 10:45 AM for an 11:00 AM guided tour.

Lunch will be at the History Colorado Museum cafe and is included in the price. The Café Rendezvous at History Colorado is expecting us about 12:15pm and is providing a half Caesar wrap and chips or a Rainbow Veggie Salad box lunch for us. A drink is included.

After lunch, the museum is providing a curator to give a talk on the Glenn L. Martin Corporation and its impact on Colorado. After the presentation, you will be free to do your own exploring in the History Colorado Museum for the rest of the afternoon. The History Colorado Museum has many permanent exhibits about the Sand Creek Massacre, 10th Mountain Division, the history of the Ute tribe, and a new exhibit featuring the photography of John Fielder.

MARS Tour of the Denver Mint
2024-09-19 10:30 - 13:30 | Denver Mint, 320 West Colfax, Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States
Our group will meet in front of the Mint between 10:00 and 10:15am to ensure we are all ready to enter at 10:30. The address is: 320 West Colfax Denver, CO 80204.This event is now full.Once I know the number of MARS attendees, I will work on finding a place for lunch afterwards. The Mint has a strict list of rules, which are provided below. From the Denver Mint website: There is an extensive list of prohibited items, including all purses and bags. The Mint does NOT provide lockers or storage for any items. All visitors are subject to a security screening, including metal detection and X-ray examination of hand-carried items. The United States Mint reserves the right to deny access to anyone at any time. Permitted items: A palm-sized wallet that fits in your pocket, Powered off cameras/cell phones (Photography is prohibited while on the tour), Umbrellas, walkers, wheelchairs, Empty water bottles, Medical items necessary for the safety and well-being of the visitor. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: Handbags, purses, fanny packs, tote bags, backpacks, packages, Food and drinks, Lighters and matches, Weapons, including pocket knives and personal protective devices such as pepper spray.

PACESETTERS
2024-09-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Subject: Apollo 12

Speaker: Matt Grogan. Matt was an employee of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center and participated in Apollo operations from Apollo 8 to Apollo 15. He will describe the lunar features and guidance changes from Apollo 11 that made the Apollo 12 pinpoint landing possible. Matt came to Martin Marietta in 1971 to participate in the Viking program and later NASA and military programs.

2024 MARS Annual Picnic
2024-09-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, 80123, United States
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 will also be cookies, ice tea, lemonade, water, wine and beer, and door prizes. The event will be Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Clement Park. The event will be in Pavilions A, B, and C located on the east side of the park (map of the park is available on the flyer and on the event reservation form). The picnic will be held rain or shine. The BBQ line will open at 12:00 noon.

Special dietary needs? Please contact Linda Duby at 303-249-1665 or lindaduby@comcast.net with the details.

The cost of the picnic is $25.00 per person for members and spouse/companion and $33.00 per person for non‑MARS guests. There are two payment options. To pay by check, please click here to view and print the flyer and mail it with your check (made payable to MARS Associates) to the address on the form. To make your reservation and pay electronically through our secure payment system, click here.RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 30, 2024.

PACESETTERS
2024-08-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Subject: “Joy”

Speaker: Janet Kestner. Janet is a retired special education teacher who tried to bring as much joy as possible to her students as they struggled with the academic world. She is involved with DU’s OLLI program, where she teaches the “JOY” course.

Central City Opera 2024
2024-07-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Colorado
MARS Associates Members: We are going to go to the Central City Opera again this summer. Those who went last year had a great time. We have selected The Pirates of Penzance as the performance we are going to attend. We will get tickets for the Matinee performance on Wednesday, July 24 at 2:00 PM.

The Pirates of Penzance

Swashbuckling Adventures and Harmonious Hijinks!

Set against the backdrop of Cornwall’s coastline, The Pirates of Penzance is a comedic operetta that revolves around a young man mistakenly apprenticed to a band of pirates due to a communication mix-up. As he completes his term with the pirates, he yearns for love and an honorable life. After humorous encounters with a group of young women and a crafty ruse involving the pirates’ soft spot for orphans, a surprising revelation about the young man’s true apprenticeship commitment is unveiled. Enjoy unexpected twists and a heartwarming resolution that touches on loyalty, duty, and societal expectations.

For this performance you may drive up and park, or there is a bus that is offered. The bus cost is $23 per person roundtrip (does not include opera ticket). The bus leaves at 10:00 am from Glendale and at 10:45 am from Lakewood. For driving, you may park close to the opera at a reserved parking lot (The Teller Lot) adjacent to the Opera House at $17 per car per performance, or there is free parking at various places in Central City, but you will have to walk to the opera house. Free covered parking is available at Century Casino, located about one block down the hill from the opera house. Note: Last year, all members drove up, since it is a short and pretty drive.

If you are interested, there is also a Free Pre-performance Talk 45 minutes prior to the main stage performance. Join a member of the artistic staff for a free, short opera preview 45 minutes prior to each performance at the Williams Stables Theatre (just across Eureka Street from the Opera House). Seating is limited and it is first come, first served. (Note: last year, seats got filled quickly.)

Ticket prices are in 4 categories, depending on how close to the stage you want to sit. They include the following :

Seat A – $89.60

Seat B – $74.40

Seat C – $56.80

Seat D – $24.80 Only a few left

The following link displays the seating chart for Seats A, B, C, D

https://centralcityopera.org/seating-chart/

Sue Janssen has requested your RSVP by Friday, March 15. She will then purchase the tickets. Afterwards, she will request reimbursement from all those who have requested tickets. Please contact Sue directly with your RSVP, including how many tickets you want for Seats A, B, C, or D. Sue’s email is

susan.g.janssen@gmail.com In addition, Sue is always looking for volunteers to help at Central City. If you are thinking about volunteering, please email Sue Janssen at the address listed above and she can answer your questions and provide additional information.

Castlewood Canyon Hike
2024-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Colorado
See Castlewood Canyon hike details.
