RSVP Announces 2017 AARP Smart Driver Classes

by Contributor | May 11, 2017 7:06 am

OSWEGO – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, a division of SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations, announces driver safety classes.

A service of AARP since 1979, the program helps drivers remain independent, safe, and confident on the road.

The AARP Driver Safety course is designed for drivers ages 50-plus; however, all ages are welcome and AARP membership is not required.

Upon class completion, drivers may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount and/or a point reduction through the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

All classes are taught by certified volunteers.

Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

Cost is $25 ($20 for AARP members), payable by check or money order only; cash is not accepted.

You must call the class instructor to sign up; no calls after 8 p.m.

Upcoming classes:

·      May 18 and 19; 9:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Salvation Army, 73 W. Second St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Pat at 315-963-8133.

·      June 8 and 9; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Salvation Army, 73 W. Second St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Pat at 315-963-8133.

·      June 13 and 14; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volney Town Hall, 1445 County Route 6, Fulton, NY 13069.  To register, call Brenda at 315-342-3296.

·      July 17 and 18; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Town of Scriba Justice Center, 45 Creamery Road, Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Brenda at 315-342-3296.

·      July 27 and 28; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Salvation Army, 73 W. Second St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Pat at 315-963-8133.

·      Sept. 14 and 15; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Salvation Army, 73 W. Second St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, Pat at 315-963-8133.

·      October 12 and 13; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Salvation Army, 73 W. Second St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Pat at 315-963-8133.

Since 1973, RSVP of Oswego County has been engaging individuals 55 years and older as a volunteer resource in order to meet critical community needs.

It is part of a nationwide network of Senior Corps programs, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Each of the 700-plus programs in the United States is sponsored by a non-profit agency.

RSVP is sponsored by SUNY Oswego and the United Way of Greater Oswego County.

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