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

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Choir Extravaganza at Dogwood

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Saturday 8 November, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Just in time to kick off the Christmas season, this fun event promises to be a delightful time for everyone. Five choirs are gathering to sing some of their best material, and of course Silver Chord is invited. There’s no particular theme to the event, so Silver Chord will bring their favourite numbers for all […]

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Jingle and Mingle Winter Fair

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Thursday 13 November, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – This is an event to get everyone in the Christmas spirit! Silver Chord will be performing a few times during the afternoon, singing Christmas favourites for people to sing along with. There will be vendors, booths of various kinds and possibly even door prizes! Download and print the flyer (link below) and share with your […]

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