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WELFARE IN ORANGE COUNTY : 55-ALIVE MATURE DRIVING PROGRAM

Clipboard researched by Deborrah Wilkinson, Henry Rivero / Los Angeles Times

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) sponsors monthly classes for its “55-Alive Mature Driving Program,” a state-approved refresher course for licensed drivers 55 years and older. The two-day, 8-hour course costs $8, and includes a state Department of Motor Vehicles certificate issued upon program completion. The certificate is required by auto insurance companies for senior discount rates. Attendance is by reservation only.

May 18, 19

2 p.m.-6 p.m.

North Seal Beach Community Center

3333 Saint Cloud Drive, Seal Beach

Contact: Kathleen McGlynn

(213) 431-2527 ext. 227

May 13, 14

12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cypress Senior Center

9031 Grindlay St., Cypress

Contact: Susan Gosselin

(714) 229-6776

May 16, 17

9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Stanton Senior Center

11081 Cedar St., Stanton

Contact: Mary Gonye

(714) 220-2220 ext. 275

May 24, 31

6 p.m.-10 p.m.

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

7901 Walker Ave., La Palma

Contact: Jeannie Page

(714) 670-6086 (day time)

May 25, 26

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

St. Jude Hospital

Senior Citizen Services

101 E. Valencia Ave.

Fullerton

Contact: Margaret Leverett

(714) 871-3280 ext. 3323

May 25, 26

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

California State University-

Fullerton

CLE

For Continuing Learning Experience members only

Contact: CLE staff

(714) 773-2446

The AARP needs more volunteer instructors. Many senior citizen centers have waiting lists for mature driving classes. If you are 55 years old and older and would like to volunteer, contact your nearest AARP office or senior center.

Source: American Assn. of Retired Persons, Orange County Division

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