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

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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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