Drive Happiness

10/15/2026

IT’S OFFICIALLY ! Help Operation Friendship Seniors Society reach their goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of socks!

From October 1-31, 2026, you can donate NEW pairs of socks at any of the participating locations on the poster.

You can also donate online: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/id/24827

We know we'll be donating and we hope you will be too! 💙💛

10/15/2026

Four Words That Can Help Stop a Scam.

Pause. Hang up. Verify. Ask.

Those four simple actions can make an enormous difference when something doesn’t feel right.

Scammers often rely on urgency. They may tell you that your account has been compromised, a payment is overdue, a family member is in trouble, or something terrible will happen if you don’t act immediately.

That urgency is intentional.

Before sending money, sharing personal information or following instructions from an unexpected caller or message:

Pause. Give yourself permission not to respond immediately.

Hang up. You are never obligated to stay on the phone.

Verify. Contact the person, bank, company or organization yourself using a phone number you already trust—not one provided by the caller.

Ask. Talk to someone you trust before making a decision.

Want to learn more? Drive Happiness is helping Park Memorial spread the word about an upcoming community education evening with fraud prevention expert Julie Matthews.

Scam & Fraud Awareness

Wednesday, October 21 | 6:30 p.m. Park Memorial Reception Centre 11015 – 101 Street NW, Edmonton $10 per person

Julie will use real-world examples to help guests understand how modern scams work, recognize warning signs and know what to do when something doesn’t feel right.

Bring your questions. Bring a parent. Bring someone you care about. RESERVE YOUR SEAT

Drive Happiness is a proud Communication Partner for this community education event.

Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones Before and After Loss

10/13/2026

We are attending Reach Edmonton's Resource Connect! 💙💛

The event is on Thursday, October 22nd from 10am - 4pm at the Edmonton Convention Centre on 9797 Jasper Ave!!

We'll see you then!

10/12/2026

Are you confused on how to pay for your ride?

We hope this helps!

10/11/2026

We are closed tommorw!

10/09/2026

Most of us think we’d recognize a scam if we saw one.

But today’s scams can be remarkably convincing.

A caller may know your name. A text may appear to come from your bank. An email may look almost identical to one from a company you trust. With artificial intelligence, scammers can even imitate the voice of someone you know.

And often, the most powerful tool they use is simply urgency.

That’s why Drive Happiness is pleased to help share an upcoming community education opportunity from Park Memorial.

Scam & Fraud Awareness
Wednesday, October 21 | 6:30 p.m.
Park Memorial Reception Centre
11015 – 101 Street NW, Edmonton
$10 per person

REGISTER NOW

Join fraud prevention expert Julie Matthews for a practical and approachable evening about today’s scams, how they work, the warning signs to recognize and what you can do when something doesn’t feel right.

Estate planning professional Megan Koper of WillWise Estate Planning will also be available following the presentation to answer questions and offer additional insight.

Staying independent also means feeling confident about the decisions we make. A little knowledge… and knowing when to pause… can make an enormous difference.

Registration is required:

www.parkmemorial.com/scam

Drive Happiness is pleased to support this community education initiative as a Communication Partner.

Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones Before and After Loss

10/09/2026

Today is Ageism Awareness Day.

Ageism can show up in everyday assumptions, language, and attitudes about growing older. By recognizing and challenging these biases, we can help build a more inclusive world where people of every age are valued, respected, and empowered!

At Drive Happiness, we're proud to support older adults in staying connected, independent, and engaged in their communities.

10/09/2026

A quick phone call, coffee date, or ride to visit a friend can go a long way.

Help the seniors in your community stay connected!

Source: World Health Organization-https://www.who.int

10/08/2026

Join us today at the Entwistle Living Well, Aging Well Seniors Expo!!

From 10am - 4pm at the Entwistle Community Hall on 4921 51 St, Entwistle.

Come down and spark up a conversation!

10/07/2026

They pave the roads, we pave the way to happier rides! ❤️ Huge thanks to Park Paving Ltd. for supporting Drive Happiness with their donation, and helping our seniors keep rolling.