Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

The AARP® Driver Safety course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers 50 and older. Improve your driving skills during this initial 8-hour course over 2 days, and if you're 55 or older, get a 10%, three-year discount on your personal auto insurance. Contact your insurance agent for details on this discount. If you have successfully completed the 8-hour course, then you are eligible to renew your insurance certificate by taking the 4-hour course. By taking the driver safety course, drivers learn research-based safety strategies that can reduce the likelihood of having a crash. They include: Minnesota state-specific driving regulations; proper use of seat belt, air bags, antilock brakes and new technology found in vehicles today; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and using a cellphone; learn ways to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time; and understand the effects of medications on driving. Instructors are trained volunteers with AARP®. If you are an AARP® member, please choose the discounted member option when registering.

If overwhelm is occasionally part of your life, and you are looking for a fast and efficient tool to help with this emotional state, then Emotional Freedom Technique (also known as “Tapping”) is for you. Some call it Emotional Acupuncture Without Needles, because this technique uses the acupressure points of the upper body to relieve stress quickly, simply by tapping. We will focus on the group of emotions, thoughts and feelings that come together to form overwhelm. You will leave, armed with knowledge and tools.