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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

  • Wine Tasting With A Sommelier- November 19
    by Angie Matthias
    This article was published on October 3, 2025
    CHOOSING WINES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DINNERS Limited to 40 people 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…

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  • 2025 MARS Holiday Celebration
    by Steve Sande
    This article was published on October 3, 2025
    Mark your calendar for December 3, 2025! That’s the day of the annual MARS Holiday Celebration, which will be held this year at the Lone Tree Country Club and Hotel. The Officers and Directors of MARS Associates invite you, your spouse or companion/guest to the 2025 Holiday Celebration.
  • Happy Hour November 2025
    by Angie Matthias
    This article was published on October 2, 2025
    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…

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  • PACESETTERS News
    by Dan Ellerhorst
    This article was published on September 25, 2025
    Mark your calendars for the upcoming PACESETTERS meeting at the Landsdowne Arms on October 15, 2025 on the topic Fraud and Scams Targeting Colorado. Our speaker will be Officer Scott Moore, Crime Prevention Specialist, Louisville CO Police Department. Officer Moore will address some of the top scams and frauds targeting older adults in Colorado. Learn…

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  • Georgetown Loop Railway
    ALL ABOARD! MARS Rides The Georgetown Loop Railroad
    by Steve Sande
    This article was published on August 4, 2025
    The Georgetown Loop Railroad – a True Colorado Gem   On Monday October 13th, 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®…

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  • MARS STAR Newsletter, Q3 2025
    by Steve Sande
    This article was published on 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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  • Are you Using VIA Benefits to Obtain $900 each for You and Your Spouse Annually?
    by Gina Curet
    This article was published on 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
    This article was published on 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 04-Oct-2025

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

    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Randall Austin19-Sep-25Colorado Springs, CO

  • In Memoriam 28-Sept-2025

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

    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Christopher Howe07-Sep-25Colorado Springs, CO
    Donna Crosby11-Sep-25Arvada, CO
  • In Memoriam 13-Sept-2025

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

    NameDate of DeathCity/State
    Stephen Kissling26-Apr-25Valyermo, CA
    Elmer (Jr) Stalnaker25-Jan-24Littleton, CO
    Patricia Casey05-Mar-24Denver, CO
    Robert Herk25-Mar-24Wheatland, WY
    Babara Venezia05-Apr-24Winter Park, CO
    Eldred (Al) Thompson24-Jul-24Denver, CO
    Bruce Plomondon31-Jul-24Denver, CO
    Michael Perry09-Aug-24Longmont, CO
    Daniel Poturalski16-Oct-24Littleton, CO
    Shannon Sompayrac30-Jan-24Wheat Ridge, CO
    Frieda Saavedra06-Jan-24Parker, CO
    Eldon Constable01-Jan-24Holyoke, CO
    Marion Boucher23-Mar-24Montrose, CO
    Clyde Lagrone18-Mar-24Broomfield, CO
    Joanna DeWolfe23-Mar-24Lakewood, CO
    Albert Slobodin31-Mar-24Boulder, CO
    Kenneth Miller27-Apr-24Castle Rock, CO
    Patrick (Pat) Mahan24-May-24Wheat Ridge, CO
    George Crider08-Jul-24Caldwell, ID
    Ralph Parkhouse21-Aug-24Littleton, CO
    Keith Cowan05-Oct-24Wheat Ridge, CO
    Leonard Filce13-Nov-24Durango, CO
    Carol McCallister30-Dec-24Denver, CO
    Charles (Chuck) Gray31-Dec-23Littleton, CO
    Darlene Anderson21-Dec-24Littleton, CO

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Upcoming Events

MARS 2025 Events

Oct 13
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Georgetown Loop

Oct 15
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

PACESETTERS: Senior Fraud Prevention

Oct 17
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bridge Club Meeting Dates

Nov 12
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

PACESETTERS: Neurological Science

Nov 17
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Happy Hour November 2025

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