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

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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