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

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Meeting of the Melodies

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Sunday 4 June, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – A biannual gathering of several community choirs, dancers and other musical groups in the Tri-Cities area. Each choir performs their selections, then all gather together for a mass grand finale number! This year the event will be outdoors in the beautiful Spirit Square, behind the Glen Pine Pavilion. If you’re in the audience, bring a […]

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Singing Seniors Jamboree

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Thursday 15 June, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – The Burnaby Singing Seniors are hosting a multi-choir event during 2023 Seniors’ Week, and of course the Silver Chord Choir will be there! There will be three other choirs participating, so it promises to be a really fun event. There will be some public seating available, so come early!

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