Tamaqua news
Senior drivers
The Tamaqua Salvation Army will hosting AARP Safe Driving classes, full certification and refresher, in August. The classes are open to anyone age 50 or older.
The full certification, eight-hour class will be held in two sessions, from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19. The refresher class, which is four hours, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 21.
James Greaser will be the instructor for all sessions. The refresher course is available to those who have completed the full certification class within the past 36 months.
While membership in AARP is not required, there is a discount for members. There are no tests involved.
Participants over 55 who successfully pass the course will be provided with a certificate, which will qualify them for a discount with their auto insurer The certificate is good for a three-year period.
Class sizes are limited, so reservations are required. The classes will be held at 105 W. Broad St.
For more information, or to reserve a space, call 570-668-0410.
St. John Lutheran
The Rev. Phyllis Wolford will officiate at the 9:15 a.m. worship service this Sunday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Summer office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
