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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- 2525.February.Sunday
Trip to Hanover Theater “Something Rotten”
From the director of “Aladdin” and the co-director of “The Book of Mormon,” Something Rotten! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (NY Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of two brothers who set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! This Tony Award Nominee is a must—see for all fans of musical theatre. Previous registration required.
- 2626.February.Monday
“Women of Note” Chorus Concert
Women of Note is an enthusiastic group of women who love to sing in a cappella harmony. Women of Note has existed for 25 years and holds 10 international medals with Harmony, Inc., an international organization of women who sing in the barbershop style. A portion of the proceeds from every Women of Note concert is donated in the support of their international designated charity. Welcome them back to the Flanagan Theater.
- 2727.February.TuesdayNo events
- 2828.February.Wednesday
Sherwood Middle School
Join us for a visit from the 5th and 6th graders from Sherwood Middle School for an afternoon of games and lively conversation! Refreshments will be served.
- 0101.March.Thursday
Murphy Academy of Irish Step Dance
The Murphy Academy of Irish Step Dance is a certified Irish dance studio offering recreational and competitive classes in Grafton and Holden. Started in the summer of 2017, the dancers performed at the Worcester Railers Hockey game and took a top 3 placement at the regional cham- pionships. Their mission is to share their love of Irish dance throughout Central Mass.
- 0202.March.Friday
Art Matters
Ancient Civilizations Please join us to examine art from the four great ancient civilizations; Mesopotamia (present day Iraq), Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire.
- 0303.March.SaturdayNo events

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