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

About Us

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!

We meet every Monday (except statutory holidays) to practise and twice monthly we go out to various seniors’ care facilities to sing out and share our love of music with them.

We’re a non-auditioned choir; no musical expertise is expected, just a love of singing and a willingness to participate. If you’d like more information, please use our contact form.

You must be a member in good standing of the Wilson Centre (more info here). There’s also a choir membership fee of $22.00 per year, payable in September. 

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