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

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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