Posted on June 23, 2026
The Ulster County Office for the Aging is offering two Empire Safety Council Driver Safety Courses this summer. These courses provide proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road and may make participants eligible for a multi-year discount on their automobile insurance.
Course Dates & Locations
Friday, July 31, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Trudy Farber Center
50 Center Street
Ellenville, NY
Friday, August 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Ulster County Senior Hub
5 Development Court
Kingston, NY
Registration Information
- Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
- Registration fee: $30.00
- This is not an AARP program.
- A valid driver’s license is required for registration.
Payment Deadlines:
- July 31 course: Payment due by Monday, July 27, 2026.
- August 7 course: Payment due by Monday, August 3, 2026.
Checks should be made payable to Thomas Japour. Payments may be made in person at the Ulster County Office for the Aging or mailed to:
Ulster County Office for the Aging
1003 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Pre-payment reserves your place in the class. Exact cash payments will be accepted on the day of the course only.
Course Details
- Please arrive by 9:00 AM to sign in, collect course materials, and be seated.
- The course lasts approximately six hours and begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
- Please bring your own lunch.
- A 30-minute lunch break and two 10-minute breaks will be provided.
Participants arriving late for the start of class will receive a refund. Participants who do not return after lunch will not receive a refund and will not receive attendance credit.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate by mail (approximately two weeks after the class) that may be submitted to their insurance company for a possible insurance discount.
Registration
Space is limited. To register for either course, please contact the Ulster County Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456.