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

New Season, New Music

it’s hard to believe it’s fall already. We’ve had a lovely summer, with warm sunny days, get-togethers with family and friends, or even just watching sunsets late into the evening.

Silver Chord had their annual wind-up potluck afternoon, graciously hosted at Stan and Margriet’s home. We sang and danced and ate and drank under a perfect blue sky. There was a line dance lesson by Jack and Ellen, some Italian music by Danny and Marie and of course some folk songs from our great musical director Nigel. Lots of food, lots of stories, lots of fun! Thank you, Stan and Margriet!

The annual Silver Chord picnic happened at Settlers Park later in the summer, with more music and food and fun. Stephanie and her keyboard provided the tunes, of course.

And now here we are at the start of another new season. 2026 will be our 58th year and it’s time for lots of new songs and challenges. We’ve started looking through almost fifty songs, many of them familiar from our younger days but new to us as a choir. It’ll be a refreshing update to our repertoire!

Our wonderful booking team, Sharon and Colette, are already working at keeping us busy, getting us lots of singing engagements. Thank you to both of them!

Onward and forward we go!

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