Driving-Skills Classes Offered to Seniors

Senior citizens who want to sharpen their driving skills and qualify for an auto insurance discount can take a class at six South County sites this month.

Sponsored by the American Assn. of Retired Persons, “55 Alive” is a two-day program.

Once completed, participants will be issued a certificate from the Department of Motor Vehicles, which qualifies policy-holders for a senior citizen discount.

Students must be at least 50 years old, although 55 is the minimum age to qualify for insurance discounts. The cost for the class is $8.

Preregistration is required, and those who are interested must call the facility where the class is being held to sign up.

Classes will be held at these locations:

* Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., San Clemente Senior Center, 242 Avenida del Mar, (714) 498-3322.

* Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to noon, Norman P. Murray Center, 24932 Oso Viejo, Mission Viejo, (714) 348-2063.

* Jan. 22 and 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Laguna Beach Senior Center, 384 Legion St. in Lang Park, (714) 497-2441.

* Jan. 24 and 25, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Laguna Niguel Senior Center, 27261 La Paz Road, Unit I, (714) 362-2807.

* Jan. 26 and 27, 1 to 5 p.m., Laguna Hills Senior Center, 24310 Moulton Parkway, Unit C, (714) 380-0155.

* Jan. 28 and 29, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Freedom Village Retirement Community, 23442 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, (714) 472-4700.