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

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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