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