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

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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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