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

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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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