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