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

What a busy season it’s been

Silver Chord has had a pretty full season in spring 2025. We owe a great deal of thanks to our two booking coordinators, Sharon and Colette, who contacted a great many places we’ve sung before and got us on their schedules. Since December, we’ve sung:

  • at Seniors’ Village in Maple Ridge
  • with the Preschoolers at the PoCo Community Centre (what a delightful event!)
  • at the Glen Pine Variety Winter Showcase (where we always bring the house down)
  • for a farewell concert for Lil Cumberbirch, the retiring music director at Glen Pine
  • at the Madison Care Centre
  • Willow Manor in Maple Ridge
  • Creekside Day Centre in Maple Ridge (twice!)
  • the George Derby Centre in Burnaby
  • Shaughnessy Care Home (just down the road from where we practise)
  • the Lakeshore Care Centre near Como Lake in Coquitlam
  • Parkwood Manor in Coquitlam

and as of this writing we STILL have four more shows to go in June! Not only that, we’re already making plans for the fall and winter of 2025!

Never let it be said that seniors just sit around all day!

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