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

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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