North Hempstead, NY – Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board announced that the Town will be sponsoring ten upcoming AARP defensive driving courses at Clinton G. Martin Park.

“We are excited to be able to provide our residents with an opportunity to reduce their insurance costs, cut penalty points and increase their knowledge of driving safely,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on February 7, March 14, April 18, May 16, June 6, June 27, September 12, October 17, November 14 and December 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To register for an AARP defensive driving class, please make your check payable to AARP. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. All participants must be 50 and older. Please be sure that your check contains your name, address, phone number and the date of the class you wish to attend. Seating for each class is limited.

Please mail all checks to: Defensive Driving Coordinator, Department of Community Services, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Once checks are received, a seat will be reserved in your name and a letter confirming your registration will be mailed to your address.