You’ve always been independent
and lived life on your own terms. If you didn’t like something, you changed it. Work hard, play hard—you’re not going to stop now. This is your time to engage in the life you so richly deserve! At Southgate, you’ll enjoy a host of extraordinary services, meet new people, make new friends, and pursue your passions.
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Southgate is a retirement community
designed to nurture your body, mind, and soul, rekindle your interest in what excites you, and so much more. We offer the best senior living facilities of any retirement community in Massachusetts, including a health club, swimming pool, bowling alley, movie theatre, library, dining room, cafe, and cocktail lounge. The activities are endless!

Wherever your inspiration guides you
either within the security and privacy of your own senior living apartment or just outside your door, Southgate is a place of vibrant possibilities. Bring them to life, all while living in premium surroundings with unsurpassed amenities and the security of knowing that the services you desire are available to you.
Best of all
Southgate is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering independent living and assisted living accommodations, along with nursing and rehabilitation care on site, if ever needed.
At Southgate, you will live as richly on the outside as you feel on the inside!
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- 1515.January.SundayNo events
- 1616.January.Monday
Ed Cotter Presentation-Animals of Southern Africa: A Slide Show
Southgate resident Ed Cotter will present pictures of animals of southern Africa, featuring Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Etosha National Park in Namibia. Many wild animals will be shown, including those called “the Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, Cape buffalo).
Alan Pearlmutter & Linda Poland Piano & Clarinet Duo
Alan and Linda present “Movie Memories.” Take a walk down cinema’s memory lane with songs such as Laura, Taking a Chance on Love, Nine to Five, and The Way He Makes Me Feel from Yentl.
- 1717.January.Tuesday
Carleton Kendrick Lecture: “Rethinking Narcissism”
This character trait has been employed with far more frequency in recent years. Is narcissism so widespread and/or increasing in our culture? Is there such a character trait as “healthy narcissism?” We’ll discuss these questions fully and explore the many faces of narcissism.
- 1818.January.Wednesday
Men’s Breakfast Club
Our presenter this month is Senior Reporter, Sports Division for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Bill Ballou. His topic will be “The Blackstone Canal – A Hike through History”. Bill has been with the “T&G” since 1985, covering Worcester AHL Hockey from 1994-2015 and the Boston Red Sox from 1987 to the present day. His adventures have included canoeing the Blackstone River, Worcester to Cumberland, RI in 1978 and the original Blackstone Canal Hike in 1986 which serves as his focus of conversation this morning. The mark of a true sports enthusiast, Bill married his wife Debbie on Oct. 11, 1975- the first game of the Red Sox-Reds World Series! All are welcome to join us for Bill’s presentation at 9:30 am in the dining room.
- 1919.January.ThursdayNo events
- 2020.January.FridayNo events
- 2121.January.Saturday
Trip to Blackstone Valley Cinema Metropolitan Opera Screening
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Millbury, MA 01527, USAWe venture to the cinema for the Met’s screening of “Romeo et Juliette”. Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo star as opera’s classic lovers in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. Gianandrea Noseda conducts the sumptuous score. Previous registration required.

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