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

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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