WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino has announced that “Keys to Safe Driving” – a series of five free programs sponsored by the county’s Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) – will take place during Older Driver Safety Week from Dec. 7-11, 2015.
“Older drivers should do whatever they can to protect themselves and other motorists on the roads,” Astorino said. “I encourage all seniors and their families to take part in this important program.”
The programs are presented by DSPS’ Older Driver Coalition and will offer tools, tips and techniques that older drivers can use to be on the road as safely as possible for as long as possible. The programs will also explore when it is time to stop driving and what alternative transportation services are available when seniors decide to relinquish their keys.
Each session will cover similar material, so find the location that’s nearest you. Registration is suggested but walk-ins are welcome.
Lawrence Cunningham from Westchester County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation will be at each session to help seniors sign up for the MTA Reduced Fare MetroCard.
For more information about the Older Driver Coalition and the help it offers year-round to seniors and their families, contact Beverly Carter at bdc@westchestergov.com or (914) 813-6188 FREE.
The dates, times and locations for the programs are:
· Monday, Dec. 7: Memorial United Methodist Church Chapel, 252 Bryant Ave, White Plains
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Scott Havelka, director, (914) 948-2932 FREE, ext.12
· Tuesday, Dec. 8: Joseph Caputo Community Center, 95 Broadway, Ossining
11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kathy Asaro, director, (914) 762-1350 FREE
· Wednesday, Dec. 9: Port Chester Senior Community Center, 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Carol Nielsen, director (914) 939-4975 FREE
· Thursday, Dec. 10: The Center at Lake Isle, 660 White Plains Rd, Eastchester
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Edith Cirrincione, (914) 337-0390 FREE
· Friday, Dec. 11: Yorktown Senior Center, 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown
11 a.m. – 12 noon
Noreen O’Driscall, director, (914) 962-7447 FREE