Sing in a choir.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Count your blessings.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Keep it simple.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Sing in the shower.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
be there when people need you.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Keep secrets.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Compliment three people everyday.
Rekindle old friendships.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Be the first to say hello.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Wear polished shoes.
Learn three clean jokes.
Call your mother.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Say "please" a lot.
Look people in the eye.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Marry only for love.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Don't expect life to be fair.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Return all things you borrow.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Use the good silver.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Avoid negative people.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Have a firm handshake.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Stop blaming others.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Compliment even small improvements.
Floss your teeth.
Plant flowers every spring.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Have a dog.
The Silver Chord Choir is the community seniors’ choir in the City of Port Coquitlam. It was started in 1968 as a fun way for seniors who enjoy singing to get together, make music and above all, have fun doing it. Now, 58 years later, we have almost forty members, most of whom turn out to regular rehearsals and performances. Our members range from 50 to over 90 years old!
