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

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Seniors Choir Jamboree

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Wednesday 22 May, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – The Burnaby Singing Seniors are hosting a multi-choir event near Seniors’ Week, and of course the Silver Chord Choir will be there! There will be several 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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Meeting of the Melodies

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Sunday 2 June, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 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! Last year the event was held outdoors in the beautiful Spirit Square, behind the Glen Pine Pavilion. If you’re in the audience, bring a […]

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