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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- 2727.August.Sunday
Southgate’s Annual Lobster Bake
As summertime winds down, we at Southgate like to welcome fall with style. Each year, our exquisite dining services staff serves up a Sunday Lobster Bake feast in the Gazebo park exclusively for Southgate residents! Be sure to make your reservations with Kim at the convenience store!
- 2828.August.Monday
Honky Tonk Piano Man Gary Landgren
Gary is back with his own special style of honkytonk piano magic. Come share the joy of unleashed musical talent from a time gone by with whimsical anecdotes and lots of fun with Gary.
- 2929.August.Tuesday
Trip to Peabody Essex Museum
We have group reservations for entrance to the “Ocean Liners: Glamour, Speed & Style” Exhibit at PEM. From the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century, ocean liners were floating showcases of technology, opulence and social sophistication. Drawing from international institutions and private collections, this exhibition brings together nearly 200 works including paintings, sculpture, furniture, wall panels, textiles, fashion, photographs, posters and film. Registration required.
- 3030.August.WednesdayNo events
- 3131.August.Thursday
Vibraphonist Rich Araldi
We conclude the month with something completely different! Professional instrumentalist, Rich Araldi will play the vibraphone featuring jazz and popular standards, mostly from the first half of the 20th century. Welcome Rich to Southgate!
- 0101.September.Friday
Art Matters: Rembrandt & Vermeer
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer: two brilliant artists, opposite in their artistic styles, but both of whose lives were noted for their tragic struggles and financial failures. Enjoy the drama of Rembrandt and the unique quiet of Vermeer at Art Matters on Friday.
- 0202.September.SaturdayNo events

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