🚗🚘 Free "Safe & Smart" Driving AARP online workshops for members/non members!

[Winter2025VA]

⬇️[*** See monthly event list in posts BELOW!!!

USE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/

[Winter2025VA]

CarFit Virtual Workshop: Let’s Talk Vehicle Safety and Fit!

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026.

2:30 p.m. ET • 1:30 p.m. CT • 12:30 p.m. MT • 11:30 a.m. PT.

Duration: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

‌➡️‌[*** About the Event!

Making sure that you and your vehicle fit well can be as important to your safety as a mechanical checkup. Attend our free 90-minute CarFit workshop and discover:

[1] Actions you can take to improve your fit in your personal vehicle 

[2] How getting the proper fit in your vehicle may increase your safety and the safety of others on the road.

[3] When and how to connect with professionals and trained volunteers who can help you achieve a better fit.

CarFit is a free educational program developed by AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association to help older drivers reduce their risk of injury in an accident. Register today! Workshop space is limited.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

[Winter2025VA]

Power Up Your Knowledge of Hybrid Vehicles and EVs!

Friday, Jan 30, 2026.

1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌[*** About the Event!

Attend this 60-minute session to explore the spectrum of hybrid and electric vehicles available today and to learn about important considerations related to purchasing, driving and owning a hybrid or EV. Stay on to hear from a volunteer panel of vehicle owners during the optional 15-minute Q&A session.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

[Winter2025VA]

Girlfriend-to-Girlfriend Virtual Workshop: Learn About New Car Safety Technology!

Monday, Feb 2, 2026.

1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

FROM EVENT SITE - Learn how technology like smart headlights and automatic braking can make driving safer and easier in AARP’s workshop taught by women for women.

➡️[*** About the Event!

This AARP Smart DriverTEK 90-minute virtual interactive workshop will cover the latest technologies to look for when shopping for a new car and how to make the most of these high-tech safety features as a driver. Learn about the safety benefits of:

Blind spot warning systems

Forward collision warnings

Lane departure warnings

Smart headlights.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

[Winter2025VA]

A Driving At Night Workshop: Stay Safe on the Road!

Friday, Jan 30, 2026.

4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT.

Duration: 45 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

FROM EVENT SITE - Learn about normal vision changes that affect older drivers, beneficial headlight technology, and other tools and tips for safer nighttime driving.

➡️[*** About the Event!

Join our free 45-min workshop to learn about vision changes that hinder older drivers as it gets dark, headlight technology, assistive driving tools, and essential tips for safer, more confident nighttime driving. We’ll be sharing real-life testimonials and expert advice!

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

[Winter2025VA]

Smart DriverTEK Workshop: Safety Benefits of New Car Technology!

Monday, Jan 26, 2026.

4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT.

Duration: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes

Zoom - Free Online Event.

Learn how the latest vehicle technology, such as smart headlights and lane departure warnings, can make driving safer and easier.

About the Event

This 90-minute virtual Smart DriverTEK interactive workshop will cover the latest technologies to look for when shopping for a new car and how to make the most of these high-tech safety features when driving. Learn about the safety benefits of: 

Blind spot warning systems

Forward collision warnings

Lane departure warnings

Smart headlights

Voice Integration and more!

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

[Winter2025VA]

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Registration Required. Use link in 1st post at top of this area for more information & to register.

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌[*** JANUARY 2026.

22 ‌📌‌.

26 📌.

30 ‌‌‌‌📌‌‌‌‌📌. (2 events).

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌[*** FEBRUARY 2026.

2 📌.

‌‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌‌[*** MARCH 2026.