Saratoga mail carriers log 1M accident-free miles in 30-plus years

Five post office employees honored by National Safety Council.

Million Mile mail carriers

Five Saratoga Post Office mail carriers were honored on Thursday, June 8, each for driving one million miles over 30-plus years without so much as a fender-bender.

Honorees included Theresa Torres Hill, a mail carrier for 33 years; Arsenio Manuel, 38 years; Cathy Cornell, 40 years; Gilbert Nunez, 38 years; and Candice Wurthman, 32 years.

“Safety is not just a buzz word; our postal drivers take safety very seriously,” district manager Raj Sanghera said in a statement.

Each driver was presented with a plaque from the National Safety Council and earned automatic membership in the council’s Million Mile Club.

Caregiving discussion group

Saratoga Federated Church is hosting a Caregiving for Aging Well Discussion Group on Sunday, June 25, at 12:15 pm in the Care Center at 14376 Saratoga Ave. Guest speaker Keri Landrum is the owner of Next Steps For Seniors, a free service that provides individuals and families with options for senior care outside of the home.

For more information, email care@saratogafederated.org.

Montalvo summer luncheons

The Montalvo Service Group hosts its annual series of weekly summer luncheons on Wednesdays, July 19-Aug. 23 at Montalvo Arts Center. Lunch is served al fresco on the veranda of the historic villa. Seatings are at noon, 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. Guests can arrive at 10 a.m. to play card games in the Spanish Courtyard.

Reservations are $70 per person and must be made by noon on the Monday of the week prior to the desired luncheon. Proceeds benefit the maintenance and preservation of the villa and grounds.

Informal fashion shows featuring merchandise from local women’s clothing stores will take place during the luncheons on July 19 and Aug. 2 and 16.

For reservations and more information, visit https://montalvoarts.org/experience/events-calendar/summer-luncheons.