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August 5th, 1957 was a turning point for television, rock ‘n roll and teenagers when the popular Philadelphia based ‘dance-party’ show “American Bandstand” hit the national air waves! From 1956 to 1989, host Dick Clark introduced new musical acts to generations of Americans. Travel back in time with us for Southgate’s anniversary celebration as we re-create the early years of this influential piece of broadcasting history with a special ‘twist’! This unique edition of Bandstand also features ‘clips’ from some of our most beloved shows from the golden age of television. Don’t miss it ! We’re goin’ hoppin’! NO ticket required. Doors will open 1/2 hour before curtain for each performance. There will be one 15 minute intermission. All Residents, family and friends are invited to any and all performances.

This vintage swing and jump band returns to Southgate for your post dinner dancing pleasure. The Riders beat will keep you on your feet. Don’t miss it!

Al Vuona is the Wine columnist for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. His column entitled “Off The Vine” appears weekly. This presentation includes a talk, tour and wine tasting for an afternoon of ‘grape’ fun and education!

Our speaker for our November 14 Women’s Circle Breakfast is Molly Pietrantonio, the Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Metro West/ Greater Worcester. Habitat for Humanity is an international, non-governmental, and non-profit organization, which was founded in 1976 by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. Habitat addresses the issues of poverty housing all over the world. Homes are built using volunteer labor, and Habitat makes no profit from the sales. Habitat has helped more than four million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve more than 800,000 homes since its founding, making Habitat the largest not-for-profit in the world. Upon graduation from Assumption College in 2012, Molly went on to participate in an AmeriCorps year of service with Habitat Metro West/ Greater Worcester. After completing her AmeriCorps year, Molly was hired by the same affiliate and has been there ever since. As a Volunteer Coordinator, Molly supports the engagement of all those looking to get involved with Habitat, whether at the building sites, the ReStores, in the affiliate office, or as an intern. Molly also acts as a spokeswoman for the organization by participating in outreach events that include college classroom presentations and gatherings such as our own Women’s Circle Breakfast. Molly has a certificate in Volunteer Management from Habitat for Humanity International and is presenting at a statewide Habitat conference in Atlanta in March.

The first of our 4-session subscription series to the BSO Open Rehearsals for 2018-2019. This morning features Hakan Hardenberger, trumpet HK GRUBER Aerial, Concerto for trumpet and orchestra; MAHLER Symphony No. 5.

American History Through Autobiography with Jed Watters. We will explore central issues in American History by reading the autobiographies of important people including Benjamin Franklin, Ulysses S. Grant, Anne Mood, Jimmy Piersall, and Robert McNamara. This course will include considerable reading (at least 50 pages for each class—selected chapters from each book). We will use the class periods to discuss how these participants saw their roles in the historical process. Jed Watters was a history professor at Assumption College and WPI for more than 30 years. He is a retired Naval Officer and analyst at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Southgate residents are admitted to the class free of charge.