January, 2012 – Wellington’s AARP Driver Safety Classes Earn Insurance Discounts for Seniors

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Seniors Can Earn Car Insurance Discounts with Wellington’s AARP Driver Safety Class

 

Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions and the distractions we face behind the wheel. Rev up your driving skills at Wellington’s AARP Driver Safety Classes, offered one Thursday per month through May 2012. This course is designed to help seniors update their driving knowledge, learn defensive driving techniques and learn how to operate a vehicle more safely in today’s challenging driving environment. The following Thursday sessions are available:

   

Date

Time

Location

Jan. 19th

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.)

Feb. 16th

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

The Original Wellington Mall (12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 14B)

Mar. 15th

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

The Original Wellington Mall (12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 14B)

Apr. 19th

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

The Original Wellington Mall (12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 14B)

May 17th

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

The Original Wellington Mall (12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 14B)

 

           

The cost to participate is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members and there are no tests to pass. Florida law requires that auto insurance companies offer seniors a discount upon completion of the course, so consult your agent for details. You might also be eligible to receive a discount on roadside assistance plans.

 

Participants can pre-register by visiting Village Park located at 11700 Pierson Road. The Wellington Community Center will also accept registrations until it closes for construction. In addition, online registration is available by visiting www.wellingtonfl.gov, clicking the Parks & Recreation icon and selecting Online Registration in the left-hand pane. For additional information, contact Howard Trager, Senior Services Advocate, at (561) 791-4785.

 

Note: Due to ongoing construction, adjustments may have to be made to class locations. We apologize for any inconvenience and request that participants call (561)753-2484 or Howard Trager (561)791-4785 for schedule and location changes.

 

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.