Chestnuthill Township Park Building will be the site for two Smart Driver classes, according to information provided by Roland Vonderheide, who serves as volunteer instructor for the courses locally, as well as being the state coordinator for the program.

The new Smart Driver, formerly 55-Alive, a four- to eight-hour classroom refresher/defensive driving course is designed for qualified drivers 50 and older. There are no tests and membership in AARP is not necessary.All automobile insurance companies doing business in Pennsylvania are required by state law to give a minimum discount of 5 percent to all qualified policy holders age 55 and over who take the course.Those planning to take the course should check with their insurance agent or company to make sure they qualifies to receive a discount.All classes are taught by trained volunteers. There is a small fee to cover the costs of the materials.The eight-hour class is given in a two-day period in two four-hour sessions, and is required for first timers. That course is being offered March 22 and March 29 from 1-5 p.m.The one-day four-hour class is only open to those who provide evidence of taking a class during the last 36 months. That will take place in Brodheadsville at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22.To register or for more information, call Vonderheide at 570-619-4006.