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

The Gathering Place

Location

2253 Leigh Square
Port Coquitlam
British Columbia
V3C 3G2
Metro Vancouver

Next Event

Choir Picnic - Monday 13 July, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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More specifically, the Michael Wright Art Gallery, on the main floor of the building directly behind the Leigh Square outdoor stage.

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