OGDENSBURG – United Helpers will be hosting a New York DMV approved National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, in the large staff development classroom at the former United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care (RiverLedge), 8101 State Highway 68, Ogdensburg.

The class serves as a refresher course for drivers of all ages and includes safe driving tips and an overview of today’s vehicle and traffic laws.

Successful completion of the class makes attendees eligible for a mandatory insurance premium reduction of up to 10% for three years on the base rate for their automobile or motorcycle insurance premiums, provided you are listed as the principal operator. Participants may also be eligible to have up to a four points removed reduction with the NYS DMV.

The class may be taken once every 18 months for point reduction.

The cost of the class is $35, payable in cash, check or money order made out to United Helpers Care, Inc.

Classes may be paid for on the day of the class.

A free class for United Helpers employees is being held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 in the same location.

Please bring your driver’s license with you to class.

It is a requirement that you have it with you for documentation purposes.

Advanced registration is required.

To register please contact Mark Darou at (315) 394-6702 ext. 303 or madarou@unitedhelpers.org.