Friday, Sep. 05, 2008

Walla Walla County plans AARP safe driver classes

By the Herald staff

Walla Walla County's AARP Driver Safety Program classroom courses are available during September and October.

The course covers information about safe driving strategies including how to handle distractions, aggressive drivers and driving with trucks.

It also is a refresher course before renewing your driver's license.

Taking the eight-hour course will result in an auto insurance discount for participants who are 55 and older. Cost is $10.

w Tuesday and Wednesday -- From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center at the Park, 720 Sprague Ave., Walla Walla. Call 509-527-3775 to register.

w Thursday and Sept. 12 -- From 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 12 at the Tri State Hospital Conference Room, 1221 Highland Ave., Clarkston. Call 509-758-2871 to register.

w Sept. 16-17 -- From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Golden West Estates, 1425 Jasper St., Walla Walla. Call 509-526-4659 or 509-525-0641 to register.

w Oct. 3-4 -- From 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 4 at the Pomeroy Senior Center, 695 Main St. Call 509-758-2871 to register.

w Oct. 7-8 -- From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center at the Park, 720 Sprague Ave., Walla Walla. Call 509-527-3775 to register.

w Oct. 23-24 -- From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington Odd Fellows Home Fireside Room, 115 Meriam St., Walla Walla. Call 509-525-6463 to register.

w Oct. 29-30 -- From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walla Walla General Hospital, 1025 S. Second Ave. Call 509-522-2424 to register.