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

George Derby Centre

Location

7550 Cumberland St
Burnaby
BC
V3N 4Z9

Next Event

George Derby Centre Concert - Wednesday 8 April, 2026 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Retirement Activity facility and residence in Burnaby. Good-sized activity room with a nice Steinway upright grand piano. . 

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