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Donations
As a member of Club Crafters, I accept craft items from residents, such
Wri en Knowledge Test Requirement Eliminated for Most as yarn, fabric, supplies, etc. The items can be used by other residents
or donated to other craft groups.
California Driver’s License Renewals I continue to accept donations for Sacramento Shriners Hospital and

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that drivers Sacramento Blankets 4 Sacramento Kids (SBSK) from community
70-years-old and older in California whose licenses expire in 2024 and residents.
beyond will no longer be required to take a written knowledge test beginning SBSK provides new blankets to children in Sacramento and Placer
October 1. Counties. The blankets are given to families in hospitals, schools,
“All drivers have been required to take a written test once they turn 70 as a disaster relief, etc. They accept knitted, crocheted, sewn, quilted, and
policy requirement and not a requirement of law,” said DMV Director Steve
Gordon. “We are eliminating the written knowledge test for those without no-sew fleece blankets.
traffic violations on their record to improve customer service. If thousands Each year Sacramento Shriners Hospital provides a ‘wish list’ of new
fewer people need to visit the DMV, or can spend less time in an office, the items needed for the hospital, children, families, and their ‘in-house’
people who need to take care of their business in one of our offices can be school. Everyone is welcome to donate.
better served.” Both Shriners and SBSK only accept new items. Used items/blankets
For those renewing their license who are 70 and older, an office visit is still are donated to homeless shelters.
required for a vision exam and an updated photo. Some renewal notices for For more information, please contact Denise Caputo at 916-782-1663
customers with licenses that expire in 2024 may indicate a knowledge test is or dgcaputo5@comcast.net.
required, but it will be waived during the in-office visit.

“Neighbor to Neighbor” items are helpful hints submitted by our residents who have concerns or would like to share information. Have something to share?
Send an email to shannon.vanevery@fsresidential.com

Also… I am a
Club at WestPark Resident

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