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