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

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Christmas at The Wesbrooke

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Thursday 4 December, 2025 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Silver Chord will be bringing our wonderful Christmas repertoire to the  Wesbrooke Retirement Community in Pitt Meadows for an afternoon of Christmas favourites. They’re always a delight to sing for and the family and friends who show up make the audience most appreciative!! More details to follow, Mark your calendar!

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Social

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Thursday 11 December, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Mayfair and Astoria Retirement Homes are sponsoring an Ugly Christmas Sweater social, featuring several of PoCo’s recreational music groups. Silver Chord is one of those groups, of course, and we’ll be sharing a sampling of our Christmas repertoire with the crowd. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater, of course!

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