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