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