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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- 2929.July.Sunday
Classical Pianist Fred Moyer
During over thirty years as a full‐time concert pianist, Frederick Moyer has established a vital musical career that has taken him to forty‐three countries and to such far‐flung venues as Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Sydney Opera House, Windsor Castle, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center. He has appeared as piano soloist with most of the major orchestras of the United States as well as many orchestras of Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. We are always delighted when Fred’s vigorous touring schedule enables him to stop by Southgate for an afternoon of musical magnificence.
- 3030.July.Monday
Carleton Kendrick Lecture
Carleton Kendrick, Ed.M., LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, author and broadcast commentator. He has appeared on Good Morning America, The Early Show, NPR, CNN and Fox News, among others. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion. This month‘s topic will be posted.
- 3131.July.Tuesday
Michael Perry with Dreams Unlimited Two Great New England Ports!
Yes, there are some great cities north of Boston! And two of them have beautiful ports!! Portland, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Michael Perry, from Freeport, Maine explores the beauty and history of Maine’s largest city with beautiful photos from the shores of Casco Bay to the heights of the Western Prom. Then we will travel down to Portsmouth at the mouth of the Piscataqua River to explore the colorful flower gardens of Prescott Park and the gardens of the Moffatt-Ladd House. Join us for inspiring photos mixed with Michael’s warmth and humor, fascinating history, local lore, and zany trivia.
Summer Concert Series!
“The New Black Eagle Jazz Band”
If you like the uplifting and soulful music of New Orleans you’ll love the sound of the New Black Eagle Jazz Band. The band has delighted audiences all over the world with their huge and eclectic repertoire of jazz from the 1920’s and 30’s. The group has a mature mastery of this great American music- from Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton to early Duke Ellington to Cole Porter; from blues to rags to gospel and popular songs of the era. The group makes their Southgate debut with us this evening. - 0101.August.WednesdayNo events
- 0202.August.Thursday
Regatta Players present “Young Frankenstein”-Residents Exclusive Performance
It’s the next theatrical endeavor from our friends at Regatta Players! The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! Tonight’s performance is an exclusive preview night for residents only-no ticket required. See following highlights for details on public performances.
- 0303.August.Friday
Art Matters: Pablo Picasso
Whether you swear by him or at him, Picasso was undeniably the most successful and influential artist of the 20th Century. Join us for a look at, and a discussion of, the many, many styles, expressions, loves and lives of the man at the heart of modern art.
2018 Anniversary Show Meeting
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 and be a part of this year’s anniversary celebration in Nov. as we re-create the early years of this influential piece of television history with a special ‘twist’! This unique edition of Bandstand features interviews with a variety of television personalities from ‘the golden age’. Come find out what it’s all about today in the lounge. We’re goin’ hoppin’!
Opening Reception & Public Performances of “Young Frankenstein”
Southgate hosts an opening reception for Regatta’s summer musical open to the public. Additional open to the public ticketed performances include: Sat. Aug 4th, Fri. Aug. 10th & Sat. Aug. 11th at 7:30 pm. Sun. Aug. 5th & Sun. Aug. 12th at 2:00 pm. Tickets may be obtained by calling 508-925-0583 or at the door. Please note: The resident’s only show is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 2nd at 7:30 pm free of charge to the Southgate community. All other performances require a ticket.
- 0404.August.SaturdayNo events

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