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

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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