Refresh your driving skills at safety course
The AARP Driver Safety Program consists of two four-hour days, and is a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and older; however, any licensed driver may attend. Registration and attendance for all eight hours is required to receive a certificate.
The class covers much of the information needed to pass the Illinois state license exam, and discusses the eyesight, hearing and physical changes that drivers experience as they age.
Also reviewed are safer driving habits, how to avoid driving hazards, changes in roadway conditions and safety equipment on automobiles. There is also a discussion of when to consider driver retirement.
The class costs $10, to cover materials only. Classes are offered all over the Chicago area on a regular basis. Drivers can call (888) 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/drive to locate a class if the following classes don't fit their schedules.
Classes are taught by trained AARP Driver Safety Program volunteer instructors. Anyone interested in becoming an AARP Driver Safety Program volunteer can call instructor/district coordinator Harold Sterling at (847) 882-8346 for more information.
Upcoming classes in the area include:
• Elk Grove Adult Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Today and Oct. 26. To register, call (847) 364-7224.
• Sunrise Senior Living, 790 N. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 27. To register, call (847) 517-9700.
• Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane. 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 27. To register, call (847) 272-6224.
• Darien Park District, 133 Plainfield Road. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. Monday and Tuesday. To register, call (630) 655-6400.
• Hinsdale Community House, 415 W. Eighth St. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. To register, call (630) 323-7500, ext. 217.
• Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. To register, call (847) 933-4960.
• Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. To register, call (847) 692-3597.
• Glen Ellyn Park District, 501 Hill St. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. To register, call (630) 858-2463.
• Southwest Suburban Center on Aging, 111 W. Harris St., LaGrange. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. To register, call (708) 354-1323.
• Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut. Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 26. To register, call (847)724-4793.
• Highland Park Senior Center, 1677 Old Deerfield Road. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 26. To register, call (847) 432-4110.
• York Township Senior Center, 1502 S. Meyers Road, Lombard. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 26. To register, call (630) 620-2423.
• Palatine Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29-30. To register, call (847) 991-1112.