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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- 1313.May.SundayNo events
- 1414.May.Monday
Pianist Malcolm Halliday & violinist Yulia Zhuravleva
No stranger to Southgate, Pianist, Organist and Conductor Malcolm Halliday has performed in both the United States and Europe. Formerly the resident pianist for the American Schubert Institute in Boston as well as Artistic Director of a Worcester Schubertiad, Malcolm also served until his recent retirement as the Minister of Music at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, MA and as the Artistic Director of the Master Singers of Worcester. He now performs frequently in his newly adopted city of San Miguel de Allende, in Guanajuato, Mexico. A native Russian, Ms. Yulia Zhuravleva is a representative of the Russian “passionate” style of violin playing. She has received awards from the All-Russian Chamber Ensemble Competition, Maria Yudina International Competition, and the International Competition in Jyvaskyla. She holds a concertmaster position at the Union Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina and is a member of Roanoke Symphony Orchestra in Virginia.
- 1515.May.Tuesday
Skinner’s Appraisal Event
Founded over four decades ago, Skinner offers more than 60 auctions annually. Skinner auctions reach an international audience and showcase the unique, rare, and beautiful in dozens of categories, including the fine and decorative arts, jewelry, modern design, musical instruments, science and technology, wine, and many others. This afternoon Director of Appraisal & Auction Services, LaGina Austin, will conduct a “What its Worth” event whereby residents who have previously signed up to participate may have an item assessed as part of the presentation. ALL residents are welcome to enjoy the display however, assessment requests MUST be registered in the program book.
- 1616.May.Wednesday
Men’s Breakfast
The Men’s Breakfast Club is honored to welcome General and Mrs. Artemas Ward to Southgate this morning! Aka Jim and Marcia Smith, longtime Shrewsbury residents will be on-hand to share the story of these somewhat “forgotten” patriots involved in major historical events from 1750-1800 in the New England area. Marcia spent 25 years in the education system as a curriculum specialist while Jim taught at Shrewsbury High for 25 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Colonial History.
Trip to Hanover Theater “The King and I”
We have premium center seats to the Lincoln Center Theater production of one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, the show is a beloved classic. Previous registration required.
Regatta Players Auditions/Rehearsals
Regatta Players will begin rehearsals for their up-coming production of Mel Brooks’ musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” in August. Residents are welcome to quietly observe the rehearsal process.
- 1717.May.ThursdayNo events
- 1818.May.Friday
Honky Tonk Piano Man Gary Landgren
Gary is back with his own special style of honky-tonk piano magic. Come share the joy of unleashed musical talent from a time gone by with whimsical anecdotes and lots of fun with Gary.
- 1919.May.SaturdayNo events

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