To recognize and to thank veterans for their dedication and

commitment to service, AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is offering a free classroom driver safety course to all

veterans, their spouses, and children, regardless of age, during the

November. The local class will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, the Senior Resource Center, 81 Elmwood Way, in Waynesville.

All military personnel —active duty, retired, guard, reserve, active or retired — are eligible for the free tuition class. Spouses, including widows and widowers are eligible to take the course free of charge.

The cost for non-veteran AARP members is $12; non-AARP members will be $14.

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