The PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation is pleased to announce the addition of two
new 55 Alive/Mature Driver course instructors to its 55 Alive Team. Sister
Norma Gallant of Wellington and Michel Lemieux of Murray Harbour have been
certified by the Canada Safety Council to teach the 55 Alive/Mature Driving
Course.
“We are pleased to have two well-qualified new instructors”, says Federation
Past President Eric Hammill. “And even more pleased that both instructors are
bilingual. We can now offer this important course to our Island seniors in
French.”
One of the primary concerns for many Island seniors is their ability to remain
independent and to retain their driving privileges. The 55 Alive/Mature Driver
refresher course is a six-hour class given in a classroom setting that is designed
to help Islanders who are 55 years of age and over update their driving skills.
Aging brings changes in hearing, vision, flexibility and reaction time. The 55
Alive course teaches participants to adjust their skills to compensate for those
changes. The program is conducted using a PowerPoint presentation, student
workbooks and group discussions guided by the instructor.
“Our 55 Alive Team is led by veteran instructor Dave Currie of Cornwall”,
explains Hammill. “He has been teaching the course for many years and the
Federation is grateful for the contribution of his valuable experience to this
program. The 55 Alive/Mature Driver Course is a popular program and we
expect it will grow over the coming years.”
The PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation Inc. administers the 55 Alive/Mature
Driver Course in partnership with the PEI Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure Renewal and the PEI Department of Community Services,
Seniors and Labour. The course was designed by the Canada Safety Council
and is recommended by the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.
To register for a scheduled 55 Alive/Mature Driving Course or to pre-register
for a future course, contact the PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation at (902) 368-
9008.
“I frequently drive to Quebec, and this training has made me feel so much more
secure on the road,” said 55 Alive instructor Sister Norma Gallant, “It contains
great information.”
new 55 Alive/Mature Driver course instructors to its 55 Alive Team. Sister
Norma Gallant of Wellington and Michel Lemieux of Murray Harbour have been
certified by the Canada Safety Council to teach the 55 Alive/Mature Driving
Course.
“We are pleased to have two well-qualified new instructors”, says Federation
Past President Eric Hammill. “And even more pleased that both instructors are
bilingual. We can now offer this important course to our Island seniors in
French.”
One of the primary concerns for many Island seniors is their ability to remain
independent and to retain their driving privileges. The 55 Alive/Mature Driver
refresher course is a six-hour class given in a classroom setting that is designed
to help Islanders who are 55 years of age and over update their driving skills.
Aging brings changes in hearing, vision, flexibility and reaction time. The 55
Alive course teaches participants to adjust their skills to compensate for those
changes. The program is conducted using a PowerPoint presentation, student
workbooks and group discussions guided by the instructor.
“Our 55 Alive Team is led by veteran instructor Dave Currie of Cornwall”,
explains Hammill. “He has been teaching the course for many years and the
Federation is grateful for the contribution of his valuable experience to this
program. The 55 Alive/Mature Driver Course is a popular program and we
expect it will grow over the coming years.”
The PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation Inc. administers the 55 Alive/Mature
Driver Course in partnership with the PEI Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure Renewal and the PEI Department of Community Services,
Seniors and Labour. The course was designed by the Canada Safety Council
and is recommended by the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.
To register for a scheduled 55 Alive/Mature Driving Course or to pre-register
for a future course, contact the PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation at (902) 368-
9008.
“I frequently drive to Quebec, and this training has made me feel so much more
secure on the road,” said 55 Alive instructor Sister Norma Gallant, “It contains
great information.”
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The 55 Alive/Mature Driving Course is a partnership between the PEI Senior Citizens' Federation, the Canada
Safety Council, the PEI Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, and the PEI Department of
Community Services, Seniors and Labour .
Safety Council, the PEI Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, and the PEI Department of
Community Services, Seniors and Labour .
Instructor Dave Currie shares
a story with the class.
a story with the class.
55 Alive Driver Refresher Course instructor Dave
Currie is thanked by a student at a recent course
in Charlottetown.
Currie is thanked by a student at a recent course
in Charlottetown.
Participants in the two-day 55 Alive class receive
certificates at the end of the sessions.
certificates at the end of the sessions.
Upcoming Courses:
To register phone 368-9008 or toll free
1-877-368-9008
Charlottetown
January 30 and 31, 2012 (Monday and Tuesday)
Snow date February 1st.
1 to 4 pm
Wellington (English)
February 21 and 23, 2012 (Tuesday and
Thursday) Snow date February 24th
1 to 4 pm
Miscouche
February 27 and 28, 2012 (Monday and
Tuesday) Snow date February 29th
1 to 4 pm
To register phone 368-9008 or toll free
1-877-368-9008
Charlottetown
January 30 and 31, 2012 (Monday and Tuesday)
Snow date February 1st.
1 to 4 pm
Wellington (English)
February 21 and 23, 2012 (Tuesday and
Thursday) Snow date February 24th
1 to 4 pm
Miscouche
February 27 and 28, 2012 (Monday and
Tuesday) Snow date February 29th
1 to 4 pm
