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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a division of SUNY Oswego’s Office of Business and Community Relations, announces driver safety classes. A service of AARP since 1979, the program helps drivers remain independent, safe, and confident on the road.

The AARP Driver Safety course is designed for drivers ages 50-plus; however, all ages are welcome and AARP membership is not required. Upon class completion, drivers may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount and/or a point reduction through the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

All classes are taught by certified volunteers. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 ($20 for AARP members), payable by check or money order only; cash is not accepted. You must call the class instructor to sign up; no calls after 8 pm.

Upcoming classes:

· May 18 and 19; 9:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Salvation Army, 73 W. 2nd St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Pat at 315-963-8133.

· June 8 and 9; 9:30a-12:30pm. The Salvation Army, 73 W. 2nd St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Pat at 315-963-8133.

· June 13 and 14; 9:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volney Town Hall, 1445 Co. Rt. 6, Fulton, NY 13069. To register, call Brenda at 315-342-3296.

· July 17 and 18; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Town of Scriba Justice Center, 45 Creamery Road, Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Brenda at 315-342-3296.

· July 27 and 28; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Salvation Army, 73 W. 2nd St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Pat at 315-963-8133.

· Sept. 14 and 15; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Salvation Army, 73 W. 2nd St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, Pat at 315-963-8133.

· October 12 and 13; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30pm. The Salvation Army, 73 W. 2nd St., Oswego, NY 13126. To register, call Pat at 315-963-8133.

Since 1973, RSVP of Oswego County has been engaging individuals 55 years and older as a volunteer resource in order to meet critical community needs. It is part of a nationwide network of Senior Corps programs, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Each of the 700-plus programs in the United States is sponsored by a non-profit agency. RSVP is sponsored by SUNY Oswego and the United Way of Greater Oswego County.