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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
- 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…
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- MARS Tour to The Wild Animal Sanctuary
We’re thrilled to announce another MARS tour to The Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) on Monday May 12 starting at 9 a.m. when they open. The address is 2999 County Road 53, Keenesburg (click for map and directions), and it’s easy to find. Just take I-76 to Hudson, head east and follow the signs, just a… - MARS Munch & Mingle Luncheon: Helga’s Haus & Bier GardenMARS 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. The menu choices…
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- Museum of Illusions DenverJoin MARS Associates for an hour-long visit to the Museum of Illusions Denver! Engage in astonishing and mind-bending installations that will shock your senses and puzzle your perceptions! Experience the unbelievable! Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of illusions and let our captivating rooms play tricks on your mind! Learn the difference between what you see and…
- What to know about the New DeltaVision PlanInterested in the new DeltaVision plan? Encountering confusion at your eye doctor’s office with the name DeltaVision? We’re here to help! DeltaVision is a partnership between Delta Dental and VSP. So if your optometrist accepts VSP insurance, then you can select the DeltaVision 225 plan offered to MARS members. The DeltaVision plan gives you access to…
- January 2025 MARS STAR Now AvailableYou can read the MARS STAR below, or click the download button at the bottom of the PDF reader to save a copy to your computer. Click in the window below and you can scroll through the entire issue.
- MARS BENEFITS – BE “IN THE KNOW”Do you have Delta Dental benefits in Colorado and split your time in another state during the year? You can still obtain services from Delta Dental in the other state as it is a national network. Use the Delta Dental website or mobile app search tools, enter the zip code where you want to receive…
- PACESETTERS Event Summary for Nov 13th: Gene Dionne on “Blue Zones”
- MARS Benefits Updates CompletedPlease navigate around our updated Benefits pages. There are several noteworthy items that we want you to be aware of in this last quarter of 2024 and effective January 1, 2025. (1) New ‘Retiree Resources’ section on the main Benefits page. (2) Two new sections: ‘Pre-Medicare’ for members under age 65, and ‘Informational Sessions Presentations’…
- MARS STAR Q4 2024 Now AvailableThe latest edition of the MARS STAR newsletter is now available! You can read it here, or use the … menu at the top of the document reader below to download or print a copy for posterity. To view the document in full screen mode, click the “double arrow” icon at the top left of the document.
- PACESETTERS Event Summary Oct 9: Beth Buck Denver Mission OperationsFormer Deep Space Mission Operations Program Manager, Beth Buck, oversaw multiple spacecraft missions exploring our solar system and beyond. She shared how the OSIRIS REx (now OSIRIS APEx) used new technology to “TAG” an asteroid that was full of surprises and then brought back a sample that scientists are currently analyzing. Our meeting got off to a technical glitch…
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- MARS Wine and Chocolate Pairing Event October 22
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…Read More “MARS Wine and Chocolate Pairing Event October 22” »
- Pacesetters Enjoy “JOY!”The MARS Pacesetters group had a special guest speaker at their August 14 meeting at Landsdowne Arms. Janet Kester, a retired special education teacher who now teaches an OLLI course about the topic of Joy, gave a summary talk and answered questions about how to become and remain joyful in your life. A full summary…
- Member Benefits – Delta Dental 2024-25 Rate Reduction!In today’s environment, we don’t see costs reducing. However, I am happy to announce that effective 9/1/2024 with a new Delta Dental plan or an annual renewal, the rates are reducing by 8% from the prior policy year. You will not receive a letter from Delta Dental this year due to this rate reduction. Please…
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- The July 2024 edition of the MARS STAR newsletter is now available for download or you can read it online here!You can read the MARS STAR below, or click the download button at the bottom of the PDF reader to save a copy to your computer. Click on the digital version below and you can scroll through the entire issue.
- 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.
In Memoriam Updates
- In Memoriam 16-Mar-2025
Name Date of Death City/State Julie Sobetski 13-Feb-25 Littleton, CO Melba Pinon 08-Mar-25 Fort Collins, CO Rob Musser 08-Mar-25 Denver, CO Derek Brown 25-Feb-25 Littleton, CO Brian Dascher 26-Feb-25 Centennial, CO James Williams 27-Feb-25 Colorado Springs, CO Jack Stanfield 01-Feb-25 Eau Claire, WI Clyde Chapman 08-Mar-25 Riverton, WY William Brugh 08-Jan-25 Colorado Springs, CO - In Memoriam 10-Mar-2025
- In Memoriam 03-Mar-2025
Name Date of Death City/State TinyURL Brian Rapp 19-Jul-24 Busti, NY Link Richard Stiles 26-Dec-21 Georgetown, IN Link Allen Deckers 16-Feb-25 Littleton, CO Link Joseph (Guppy) Alcala 27-Dec-24 Littleton, CO Link Ward Huet 10-Feb-25 St Augustine, FL Link Bryan Trammell 03-Feb-25 Boulder, CO Link Gerard Steiner 23-Jul-21 Denver, CO Link David Leck 28-Apr-24 Denver, CO Link - In Memoriam 24-Feb-2025
Name Date of Death City/State TinyURL Richard Beaver 27-Jan-25 Westminster, CO https://tinyurl.com/42rcj2e3 Allison Simpson 05-Feb-25 Lone Tree, CO https://tinyurl.com/ycxewskw Larry LaRue Brown 09-Feb-25 Lakewood, CO https://tinyurl.com/34f59n9y Evelyn (Jumbo) Martinez 20-Jan-25 Englewood, CO https://tinyurl.com/khsheky7 Orlando Martinez 03-Feb-25 Pueblo, CO https://tinyurl.com/492v3djv Lawrence (Tom) Olearnick 14-Jan-25 Eaton, CO https://tinyurl.com/ysxtx4wp Beverly Babb 05-Feb-25 Englewood, CO https://tinyurl.com/akjaybhx Joseph (Joe, Little Joe, Ricky) Armstrong 23-Jan-25 Greeley, CO https://tinyurl.com/mr2uk9ea - In Memoriam 15-Feb-2025
Name Date of Death City/State TinyURL Timothy Daggett 01-Jan-25 Webster, TX https://tinyurl.com/yjhvxjus Embert Page 05-Feb-25 Littleton, CO https://tinyurl.com/3t79tk6v Lou Arthur 10-Feb-25 Littleton, CO n/a Rudolph Hubin 09-Feb-25 Centennial, CO https://tinyurl.com/4hafm47h Georgina Woodward-Kelly 17-Jan-25 Pueblo, CO https://tinyurl.com/y2tpmc4v Richard Baker 25-Oct-24 Castle Pines, CO https://tinyurl.com/ntez8c8s Lawrence Bills 14-Oct-24 Denver, CO https://tinyurl.com/bdze442x
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