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

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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