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

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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