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

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Seniors Choir Jamboree 2026

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Wednesday 6 May, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – The Burnaby Singing Seniors are hosting the fourth edition of this great multi-choir event, 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 31 May, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – An annual 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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Seniors Week Launch Party

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Monday 1 June, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Seniors’ Week is a special time to recognise and celebrate the seniors in our community. What better way to kick off the festivities than a concert from Port Coquitlam;s cery own seniors’ choir, The Silver Chord Choir! Join us in the lobby of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre on Monday afternoon for an hour of […]

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