Free Carfit Events in Ramsey County

    CarFit: Ensuring Your Car’s Safest Fit--for drivers 55+

Wednesday, May 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
700 Snelling Ave S., St Paul
To register: 651-744-3072

Tuesday, June 4, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m
St Paul Municipal Athletics
1500 Rice St., St Paul, MN
                                                      To register: 651-266-6447                          

 

At this educational event, drivers 55 and over will receive a quick but comprehensive check of how well they and their vehicles work together. 

  

 Trained volunteers will ask simple questions to complete a 12-point  checklist, of things like mirror adjustments, seatbelts, lights, flashers, and more.  The entire process takes about 20 minutes per vehicle, and participants leave with recommended safety adjustments and adaptations, a list of local resources--and greater peace of mind. 

CarFit is NOT a driver assessment program.  It was developed as a public service by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with AARP, American Occupational Therapy Association and AAA in order to increase driver safety.

The RSVP volunteer program is part of a national organization that matches people 55 and over with opportunities to serve the community. One of RSVP's main focus areas is helping older adults and people with disabilities to remain safe and independent  for as long as possible. 

For more info: Call 952-945-4162 or Email 

Volunteers 55 and over receive special RSVP benefits.

Free Driver Safety Event

CarFit and Keeping the Keys    

Do Your Car’s Adjustable Features Fit You Properly?

Monday, May 13, 2013,   Roseville Skating Center
 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville MN
Register for just one event-- or both!

• CarFit is a free, interactive and educational program designed to improve older adult driver safety and comfort. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older adult drivers and their vehicles, including positioning of seat, seatbelt, mirrors, and other adjustable features. Appointments take approximately                                                  twenty minutes and advance reservations are required.

CarFit Appointments--FREE!       10:00 am – 12:00 pm  & 1:00 pm-- 3:00 pm
 in the north parking lot off of Woodhill Drive.

• Driving After 60: Keeping Healthy and Keeping the Keys: Stay healthy and fit in order to keep the car keys as long as possible. Presenter Cindy Albing, Lyngblomsten’s 5-5-1 Club Education Coordinator.

Keeping the Keys Presentation and Lunch (Cost: $3)      12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
in the Rose Room, Roseville Skating Center.

Register for just one event-- or both a Carfit appointment and the lunch presentation.

To register, contact: Roseville Parks and Recreation, 651-792-7006.
Deadline to register is Thursday, May 9. Space is limited.

Co-sponsored by: Lyngblomsten’s 5-5-1 Club, Roseville Area Schools/Senior Program
Roseville Police and Parks and Recreation Departments, and Volunteers of America’s RSVP Volunteer Program