Maxwell Falls Hike
2025-07-15 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado
We’d like to plan a hike on Tuesday July, 15 to Maxwell Falls Trail near Conifer. We will take the Maxwell falls lower trail, a 3.9 mile hike. It’s rated as a moderate trail and you can take a look at it on Alltrails, Maxwell Falls Trail, Colorado – 11,000 Reviews, Map | AllTrails. We will start at the lower trail head located on S Brook Forest Rd as a group We will then follow the hike with lunch at Brooks Place Tavern, 25577 Conifer Rd 100, Conifer, CO 80433. Plan is to meet in the trail head parking lot at 8:30 am, followed by lunch at 11:30. Please RSVP to Beth King by July 14th, and include if you would like to join for lunch. Thanks!

Beth King – phone: 720-217-5033, email: bethking80111@hotmail.com

PACESETTERS: Artificial Intelligence
2025-07-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Speaker: Professor AD Alghourabi

Dr Alghourabi is a fellow adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver, as well as a practitioner, leveraging AI in creating applications. He will talk about the history of AI, current techniques/status, current use cases of AI, and what the future holds.

Bridge Club Meeting Dates
2025-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

MARS at the Central City Opera
2025-07-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Central City Opera, 124 Eureka St, Central City, Colorado, 80427
MARS members are attending the Central City Opera again this summer. We have arranged group tickets for the matinee performance of ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ on Wednesday, July 23 at 2:00 PM. This hilarious, heartwarming twist on a classic fairy tale (Princess and the Pea) is packed with golden-age Broadway tunes, clever humor, and larger-than-life characters. ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ offers a delightful mix of whimsy and vocal brilliance—perfect for anyone who loves music, laughter, and happily-ever-afters. Performed in English.

RSVPs are now CLOSED.

15th Annual Rockies Picnic & Game
2025-08-06 11:30 - 17:00 | Coors Field, 2001 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado, 80205, United States
Please click on the link below “15th Annual Rockies Picnic & Game” to get to the form to print out and pay/sign-up for this event, or contact Lisa Cox at 303-808-4479

https://marsretirees.org/2025/04/11/15th-annual-rockies-picnic-game-august-6-2025/

Flying J Ranch Hike
2025-08-12 08:30 - 11:00 | Colorado
We’d like to plan a hike on Tuesday August 12th to Flying J Ranch near Conifer. We will take the Shadow Pine Loop trail, a 2.9 mile hike. It’s rated as an easy trail with lots of shade and you can take a look at it on Alltrails, Shadow Pine Loop, Colorado – 1,187 Reviews, Map | AllTrails. We will start at the Flying J Ranch Shadow Mountain access point as a group. For anyone wanting a little longer hike you can go an additional one mile past the loop; Shadow Pine Loop Trail, Colorado – 1,603 Reviews, Map | AllTrails. We will then follow the hike with lunch at Lariat Lodge, 27618 Fireweed Dr Evergreen, CO 80439. Plan is to meet in the trail head parking lot at 8:30 am, followed by lunch at ~11:30. Please RSVP by August 11th, and include if you would like to join for lunch. Thanks!

Beth King

720-217-5033

PACESETTERS: Senior Living Options
2025-08-13 11:00 - 13:30 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Speaker: Marnie Biln

NOTE: Arrive as usual at 1100am to order lunch. The presentation will last 2 hours – from 1130am until 130pm. Please plan accordingly.

Marnie is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), Certified Placement & Referral Specialist (CPRS), and President of the Colorado Placement Referral Alliance (COPRA)

Marnie has compiled and organized information on hundreds of senior living options in the Denver metro area. The presentation will include the following: Independent living communities; Large assisted living communities; Small assisted living communities (often referred to as “board and care” or “residential care facilities”); Memory care facilities; Nursing homes; Multi level-care communities; Continuing care retirement communities (often referred to as “Life Care Communities”)

MARS Bowling Event
2025-08-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Crown Lanes, 2325 S. Federal Blvd., Denver, Colorado, 80219, United States
Go bowling with your MARS buddies! Cost includes a lunch of pizza, spaghetti, and salad, plus three games of bowling. Sign up by August 2, 2025.

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MARS 2025 Summer Happy Hour
2025-08-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Platte River Bar & Grille, 5995 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, Colorado, 80120
The Happy Hour 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 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120 (click here for map and directions).

This Happy Hour is for all existing MARS members and prospective new members. Do you know a recently retired LM or ULA employee who is not yet a member of MARS or do you know somebody who is planning on retiring soon from LM or ULA? Invite them along!

Please RSVP by August 20th. If you have any questions or need to make any last minute changes or cancellations, please text Terry Lilly at 720-231-1473.

To RSVP before the deadline, click the red button below!

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MARS Annual Picnic
2025-09-10 11:30 - 14:30 | 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 10, 2025, at Clement Park, 7306 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123. The event will be in Pavilions A, B, and C located on the east side of the park. 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 $35.00 per person for non-MARS guests. To make your reservation and pay electronically by August 29, 2025, please use the button below:

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Understanding Medicare
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Red Rocks Credit Union Headquarters, 8195 SouthPark Lane, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, United States
Are you newly retired or about to retire, and trying to make some sense out of Medicare. MARS Associates has arranged with Kaiser Permanente an informational session for MARS members that will last about an hour. Come with your questions!Please RSVP via email to Gina Curet by using this link. Thank you!

PACESETTERS: Upcoming Mission: Orion Artemis 2
2025-09-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Speaker: Paul Benfield, Lockheed Martin Space

Mr. Benfield is the Lockheed Martin Orion Artemis 2 Mission Manager, reporting to the Orion Program Office and responsible for all aspects of mission-specific planning, and execution. The upcoming Artemis 2 crewed flight is planned for early 2026. Mr. Benfield completed his BS in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder in 1989, and later his MBA from University of Houston, Clear Lake in 1993. An early intern with Lockheed Martin, Mr. Benfield worked on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs at NASA Johnson Space Center, before beginning his career with Lockheed Martin Denver in 2001. Mr. Benfield has worked across most Lines of Business in LM-Space while currently back in his area of true passion for human spaceflight.

Tour of Lockheed Martin Waterton Campus
2025-09-18 08:30 - 15:00 | Lockheed Martin, 12257 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, Colorado, 80125, United States
This Event is Already Filled to Capacity

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.

Check-in for the afternoon tour is 12:00-12:20 p.m.

The itinerary for each tour will be identical.

We are permitted to host 28 people on each tour, and reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

August 08, 2025 Update:Spots filled up much faster than we expected, and we are already at capacity with a long wait list in event of cancellations.

If you weren’t able to grab a spot this time, we are working with the Lockheed Martin Space HR Leadership Team to schedule additional events like this in the future.

For those lucky enough to have secured a spot on one of the two tours scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, here are the details:

Judy Neilsen is the MARS Point of Contact for this event. She will work with all who are signed up to let you know which tour you are registered for, and collect any information required to get through LM security.

If you are unable to attend, please email Judy as early as possible so she can fill your slot with someone on the wait list

For the LM Visit process, the following information is required for both you and your spouse/guest.

Full Legal Name

Date of Birth (MM-DD-YYYY)

US Citizen (If not US citizen, what country citizenship?)

Cell Phone No.

Email address

Are you a former LM employee or a guest?

Provide program(s) worked on while at LM.

Wheelchair access (Y/N)?

Once your names have been submitted to HR, additional details of the tour will be sent via email. Additionally, you will receive an automated email from LM Security, but please note, there will be no action required from our retirees. One added note, if you share one email address with your guest, only one of you will receive an email from Security.

Munch & Mingle at Cranelli's
2025-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant, 10047 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, Colorado, 80124, United States
Cranelli’s will transport you to Italy with its fine dining, wines, and exceptional service. Your experience includes garlic knot appetizer, main entree (choice of 3) and a scrumptious dessert.

Entree choices:

Lasagna – fresh pasta layered with w/Italian sausage & ground beef, house made ricotta & marinara, topped w/mozzarella & bechamel sauce tossed with fettuccine

Aglio E Olio w/Shrimp – Lemon butter white wine sauce, garlic, olive oil,crushed red peppers, cherry tomatoes, parsley, romano cheese tossed with spaghetti and grilled shrimp

Chicken Marsala – sliced grilled chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, grilled asparagus, garlic & cherry tomatoes in a house-made marsala sauce tossed with fettuccine

Price of $37 per person includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, tax, and tip

Cash bar starting at 11:00 a.m.

Onsite parking and overflow parking available.

Please sign up by September 9th using the button below.

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Strategic Wealth & Estate Planning for Retired Aerospace Professionals
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Red Rocks Credit Union Headquarters, 8195 SouthPark Lane, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, United States
Strategic Wealth & Estate Planning for Retired Aerospace Professionals You’re invited to an exclusive educational session designed specifically for MARS members, focusing on advanced financial and estate planning strategies tailored to the unique needs of retired aerospace professionals.Location: Red Rocks Credit Union, 8195 Southpark Lane, Littleton, CO 80120 This panel discussion featuring Mercer Advisors’ specialists Rebecca Rushton, Estate Planning Strategist, Michael Van Boening, CFP®, RICP* Sr. Manager of Financial Planning, and Drew Harper, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA®, Senior Wealth Advisor, will explore ways to preserve and grow your wealth in retirement while preparing for the evolving estate tax landscape.Topics will include:• Integrating estate planning into a comprehensive financial strategy • Leveraging irrevocable trusts for long-term family wealth protection Planning for multiple properties, including those outside Colorado• Preparing for estate tax changes coming in 2026• Managing concentrated stock positions-specifically geared to Lockheed Martin retirees • Navigating complex assets such as private equity, business interests, or restricted stock You’ll learn how Mercer Advisors partners with clients to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help shape the discussion.Please RSVP via email to Gina Curet by using this link. Thank you!

Retirement Your Way: 10 Keys to Creating Meaning, Finding Purpose, and Setting Goals for the Newly Retired
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Colorado
You’ve worked hard, saved diligently, and planned for the financial side of retirement—but what about the rest of your life? In this powerful and eye-opening session, we’ll challenge the outdated idea that retirement is just about rest and relaxation.

We’ll explore what it really takes to thrive in retirement—not just financially, but emotionally, relationally, and purposefully. If you’re newly retired or approaching retirement, this webinar will help you shift from simply having time to truly making the most of it.

Whether you’re newly retired or preparing to transition soon, you’ll learn how to:

Discover a renewed sense of purpose beyond your career

Create structure and rhythm in your days without the 9-to-5

Strengthen relationships and deepen your community

Set goals that align with your values and passions

Live with more energy, gratitude, and clarity

Retirement isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of a more meaningful, intentional life. Join us and learn how to make it your way.

Please RSVP to Gina Curet using this link. Thank you!

To participate in this session, you must register ahead of time for the Zoom link by clicking here (note: this is not the Zoom link, it is a request to receive it).

Georgetown Loop
2025-10-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Devil’s Gate Depot, 646 Loop Drive, Georgetown, Colorado, 80444, United States
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. We will meet at Devil’s Gate and take the 11:25 a.m. train.

DIRECTIONS TO DEVIL’S GATE:From I-70, take Exit 228 to Georgetown.If you are on I-70 West, take a left off the ramp. From here, take the first right at the roundabout. This is Argentine Street. Follow Argentine until you reach a fork in the road. Stay to the right and the road will end at the Devil’s Gate Depot.

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PACESETTERS: Senior Fraud Prevention
2025-10-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Speaker: Officer Scott Moore.

Scott Moore is a Crime Prevention Specialist with the Louisville Police Department.

Officer Moore will address some of the top scams and frauds targeting older adults in Colorado. Learn how to recognize these threats, and what to do to protect yourself from being a victim.

2026 Benefits Enrollment Info Session & Open House
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Red Rocks Credit Union Headquarters, 8195 SouthPark Lane, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, United States
Learn about the dental, vision and hearing aid plans that MARS offers to its members. We will have an open house this year so that you can speak with Delta Dental or Assured Partners about these plans. The deadline for benefits sign-up or changes is 12/20/25 for 1/1/2026 benefits coverage. If you are not changing your plans, there is no need to re-enroll as the benefits will auto-renew each year.

(RSVP to Gina by 11/08)

PACESETTERS: Neurological Science
2025-11-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Speaker: Dr Adam Wolff

Dr. Wolff most recently hails from the prestigious Stanford University where he completed a fellowship in Neurophysiology. He is a Chicago native who graduated from the Rush Medical College and completed his neurology residency at Northwestern University. He is board certified in Neurology, Neurophysiology and serves as the Director of Neurology and Stroke at Porter Adventist Hospital. Dr. Wolff welcomes patients with all neurological problems and as a Neurologist has special interests in EMG and Botox therapy. An electromyography (EMG) is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of muscles and nerves. It helps diagnose conditions that affect the neuromuscular system, such as muscle weakness, numbness, tingling, and muscle spasms.

Happy Hour November 2025
2025-11-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, 43 Centennial Blvd, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
MARS Associates invites you to a Happy Hour at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar on Monday, November 17, 2025, between 4 and 7 PM. Light appetizers will be provided, and there is a cash bar with happy hour drink prices until 6 PM.

This Happy Hour is for all existing MARS members and prospective new members. Do you know a recently retired LM or ULA employee who is not yet a member of MARS, or do you know somebody who is planning on retiring soon from LM or ULA? Invite them along!

The Lazy Dog is a fun place to meet up with friends old and new

WINE TASTING
2025-11-19 12:30 - 16:00 | Charlie and Glenda Haupt, 6600 S. Steele Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80121, United States
SOMMELIER CHOOSING WINES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DINNERS

Limited to 40 people per session

Choosing a wine for a holiday gathering or dinner can leave many people staring at the shelves of bottles in a store, with no idea of where to begin or what to look for. Join us on Wednesday, November 19th, for a different approach to wines and how to choose a good wine that pairs wonderfully with your menu. Steph Chichester is a certified sommelier who will take you on an educational tour of wine selection while you are enjoying several samples of wine that might just become your new favorites.

We will be holding two separate sessions on November 19th, the first begins at 12:45 pm, and the second session begins at 3:00 pm. We have very firm limits on the number of participants to keep the sessions enjoyable. Once the sessions are filled, we will go on a waitlist. Don’t wait to sign up for this one!

MARS 2025 Holiday Celebration
2025-12-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Lone Tree Country Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Boulevard, Lone Tree, Colorado, 80125, United States
The Officers and Directors of MARS Associates invite you, your spouse or companion/guest to the 2025 Holiday Celebration.

The entrée options this year are:

Prime Rib served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and au jus

Frenched Chicken pan seared and baked, served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables;

Maple Glazed Salmon served with wild rice and seasonal vegetables.

Lunch will include a side salad; fresh baked rolls and choice of pie from the pie station. Coffee and tea are also included. If you have special dietary needs, please contact Linda Duby at 303-249-1665 with the details. The “cash” bar will open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. The cost for members and one guest is $45.00 per person and the cost for additional guests or non-members is $75.00 per person. These prices include facility fees, service fees, taxes, and gratuities.

Reservations must be received by November 18, 2025.

MARS Associates will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots again this year. If you wish to make a monetary donation, or wish to donate an unwrapped toy, we will be collecting them at the check-in table.

If you make a reservation and later find you cannot attend, please notify Linda Duby at 303-249-1665 or lindaduby@comcast.net; or Charlie Haupt at 303-725-7595 or qcrfccoach@gmail.com; by November 18, 2025 to receive a refund. Admission is by reservation only.

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PACESETTERS: Advancing our Understanding of Earth, our Solar System and Beyond
2026-01-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Landsdowne Arms Bistro & Pub, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80126, United States
Ms Tonya Ladwig, Vice President & Deputy for the Commercial Civil Space line of business for Lockheed Martin, and Mr Paul Anderson, Senior Director and Deputy Program Manager for the Artemis/Orion Programs, will speak about the current Space Systems Organization, the business unit products, and mission goals.

Tour the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | National Western Stock Show Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Join your fellow MARS associates for an exclusive guided tour of the new National Western Stock Show grounds, currently under construction and set to debut major new attractions for 2026 — including the Livestock Center, the Legacy Building, and the innovative CSU Spur campus.

Tickets

For grounds tour only, select “Grounds Admission.”

To add the 1:30 PM Rodeo, which also includes Grounds Admission, select the “Pro Rodeo” option:

https://am.ticketmaster.com/nwss/promotional-page?id=ODU

Wear appropriate shoes and clothing, since tour is both inside and outside and includes a lot of walking.

Sales are final on Ticketmaster, no refunds.

Sign up by January 19th, 2026 using the form on the MARS website: https://marsretirees.org/2025/11/27/tour-the-new-national-western-stock-show-grounds-with-mars/

PACESETTERS: ORION AVIONICS
2026-02-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Lansdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Speaker: Mr. Paul Anderson, Senior Director, ORION Program

Description: Paul will also describe some of the advanced aspects of the ORION Avionics.
