Walbridge/Perrysburg, OH (March 17, 2015) – Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) will hold AARP Driver Safety courses at two of its senior center locations for older adults in the area.
The first AARP Driver Safety course will be held on Monday, March 23 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Northeast Area Senior Center (located at 705 N. Main St. in Walbridge). Registration is required by contacting the Northeast Area Senior Center at (419) 260-3228
The second AARP Driver Safety course will held be on Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Way Public Library (located at 101 E. Indiana Avenue in Perrysburg). Registration is required by contacting the Perrysburg Area Senior Center at (419) 874-0847.
Cars have changed since many older adults first received their license, as have traffic rules, road conditions and the road traveled every day. Even the most experienced drivers could benefit from a refresher course.
Course fees are $20 for non-AARP members and $15 for AARP members. Participation in one of the AARP Drive Safety courses could possibly reduce auto insurance costs (refer to insurance agent for clarification on discounts).
Each course will be taught by a certified AARP instructor. For more information, contact the WCCOA Program Department at (419) 353-5661 or (800) 367-4935 or email [email protected].
The mission of the Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc., shall be to provide older adults with services and programs which empower them to remain independent and improve the quality of their lives.