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

Creekside Adult Day Centre

Adult day program centre. They have a large gathering room for activities, music programs etc. There is a piano (not well maintained, unfortunately). I recommend we pring our own keyboard. Access is through the parking lot adjacent to the hospital, then down a short curving road. There is essentially no parking at the bottom so […]

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Glen Pine Centre

Glen Pine Pavilion. Often used for the Meeting of the Melodies concerts with two other choirs. Large hall upstairs with seating for about 150, 10-foot ceiling and upright grand piano which is usually kept in decent shape. Stage with room for 20. PA system of some sort, video screens.

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