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

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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