Beaver Island Michigan

AARP Smart DriverTM Course Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Beaver Island Community Center from 9:30am to 5:30pm upstairs in the Hangout



Since 1979, AARP Driver Safety has helped over 15 million older drivers stay safe, educated and confident behind the wheel. AARP Smart Driver course participants will learn:

• Valuable defensive driving skills.
  Proven safety strategies.
  How to stay current with the latest driving technologies.
  The current rules of the road, specific to your community.
  How to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction

AARP Smart DriverTM â?? The driving refresher course from AARP Driver Safety Program will be offered at the Beaver Island Community Center from 9:30am to 5:30pm upstairs in the Hangout on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 by George Robson, a certified volunteer instructor.

Many participants may be eligible for a multi-year insurance discount after taking the course. Participants are encouraged to check with their own insurance agent to see if they are eligible. There are no tests required to pass the course.

The course is open to drivers of all ages and costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Payment by cash or check only will be required on the date of the course at check-in. Checks should be made payable to AARP.

Participants can register for the Beaver Island course by calling Ann at 231-448-2022. Those 60 years of age and older will be able to order lunch through the BI Dining Out Program upon registration (and completion of a NAPIS form) for a suggested donation of $3. Those under the age of 60 will need to make arrangements for their own lunches. A microwave is available onsite.

For more information on the course visit www.aarp.org/drive or call 1-888-227-7669.

Coming up next Tuesday, September 19, AARP Smart DriverTM Course at the Beaver Island Community Center from 9:30am to 5:30pm upstairs in the Hangout.

Participants will learn:

• Valuable defensive driving skills.
  Proven safety strategies.
  How to stay current with the latest driving technologies.
  The current rules of the road, specific to your community.
  How to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction

Call the Community Center at 231-448-2022 to register.
Many participants may be eligible for a multi-year insurance discount after taking the course. Participants are encouraged to check with their own insurance agent to see if they are eligible. There are no tests required to pass the course.

The course is open to drivers of all ages and costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Payment by cash or check only will be required on the date of the course at check-in. Checks should be made payable to AARP.

BTW, even if you did not pre-register, you are welcome to join us for this valuable 'refresher' course! Just show up at the BIC Center by 9:300am Tuesday morning, September 19. Many who have taken this course elsewhere have reported that they learned new things they really utilized and needed to pay attention to.

Hope to see you!