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