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

New Season, New Music

it’s hard to believe it’s fall already. We’ve had a lovely summer, with warm sunny days, get-togethers with family and friends, or even just watching sunsets late into the evening.

Silver Chord had their annual wind-up potluck afternoon, graciously hosted at Stan and Margriet’s home. We sang and danced and ate and drank under a perfect blue sky. There was a line dance lesson by Jack and Ellen, some Italian music by Danny and Marie and of course some folk songs from our great musical director Nigel. Lots of food, lots of stories, lots of fun! Thank you, Stan and Margriet!

The annual Silver Chord picnic happened at Settlers Park later in the summer, with more music and food and fun. Stephanie and her keyboard provided the tunes, of course.

And now here we are at the start of another new season. 2026 will be our 58th year and it’s time for lots of new songs and challenges. We’ve started looking through almost fifty songs, many of them familiar from our younger days but new to us as a choir. It’ll be a refreshing update to our repertoire!

Our wonderful booking team, Sharon and Colette, are already working at keeping us busy, getting us lots of singing engagements. Thank you to both of them!

Onward and forward we go!

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