Senior drivers

The Tamaqua Salvation Army will host AARP Safe Driving classes, full certification and refresher, in August. The classes are open to anyone age 50 or older.The full certification, 8-hour class will be held in two sessions, from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19. The refresher class, which is four hours, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 21.James Greaser will be the instructor for all sessions. The refresher course is available to those who have completed the full certification class within the past 36 months.While membership in AARP is not required, there is a discount for members. There are no tests involved.Participants over 55 who successfully pass the course will be provided with a certificate, which will qualify them for a discount with their auto insurer The certificate is good for a three-year period.Class sizes are limited, so reservations are required.The classes will be held at 105 W. Broad St.For more information, or to reserve a space, call 570-668-0410.Raider BandThe Tamaqua Raider Band Camp will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday. Camp is mandatory for all band members.All rehearsals will be held in the band room.Majorettes will then continue to rehearse from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Cross countryThe Tamaqua Cross Country Boosters will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the pavilion at Tuscarora State Park.Final plans for the Tamaqua Cross Country Alumni 5K Run and Picnic will be discussed.The run/picnic will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 17, at the state park. For more information, visit the group's page on Facebook, search for Tamaqua Cross Country Alumni.St. Peter's UnionSunday worship services are held at 9 a.m. in St. Peter's Union Church, Mantzville.Sunday school classes are held at 10:15 a.m.Activities for next week include: Tuesday, prayer group meets at 5 p.m.; Thursday, St. Peter's vs. Zion Stone (Blue) softball at 6:45 p.m.