Special Activities/Events

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM (8-hour course)

Date: Tuesday and Thursday, May 14 and 16 (Attendance required at both sessions.)

Time: l:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $12 for members; $14 for non-members

Classes are conducted by A.A.R.P. at the Duarte Senior Center. Auto insurance companies are required by law to offer discounts to course graduates age 55 and older. Payment required at registration.

For more information and reservations call (626) 357-3513, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

BRAILLE INSTITUTE

Is Your Vision Fading?

Braille Institute is offering a free seminar on four Mondays in April from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Duarte Senior Center for those who are experiencing difficulty in daily living due to sight loss.

Topics to be discussed:

April 8 – Welcome to Braille Institute

Understanding Vision Loss, Low Vision Devices/Appointments, Macular Degeneration Presentation

April 15 – The Business of Living

Money Identification, Marking & Labeling, Organizational Skills

April 22 – Staying Connected

Reading, Writing, Communicating, Resources, Low Vision Consultations

April 29 – Getting Around Town

Orientation & Mobility Presentation, About Braille Institute, VISTAS, CTAP Presentation, Low Vision Consultations

For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Braille Institute at (323) 906-3170.