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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- 1212.August.Sunday
Trip to Stageloft Repertory Theater “Noises Off”
“Noises Off” Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothings On”. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. Previous registration required.
- 1313.August.MondayNo events
- 1414.August.Tuesday
Jack Craig-Music with Class! BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTERS! “Carousel”
Celebrate some of Broadway’s greatest music by singing your way right through the synopsis of this landmark Broadway musical. The program has information on the creation of ‘Carousel’ and your chance to sing the hits from the Rodgers and Hammerstein score.
Summer Concert Series! Dan Gabel and the Abletones
Closing out our summer concert season is the fabulous Abletones! Dan and The Abletones have been part of the Southgate family since their inception. This 17-piece band was ‘born’ in 2003 when bandleader Dan Gabel made a pledge to ‘keep alive the sights and sounds of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s while using new concepts and ideas’. Don’t miss this ‘revamped’ version of the legendary tunes we all loved from the “Sentimental Gentleman of Swing” keeping the classic big band era alive and well in Shrewsbury!
- 1515.August.Wednesday
Men’s Breakfast
Ever wonder why there’s a statue of a horse on your front lawn? Or Oriental inspired art work in the cabinets near the card room? Or why it’s call the ‘Flanagan’ Theater? The Men’s Breakfast Club is delighted to host Southgate Board Member Cathy Flanagan this morning to share some background information about Southgate founder Donald Flanagan and how he developed the partnership that is still in place today. Highlights will include the timeline of when each part of the business was formed, why and where and finally how Southgate was his dream fulfilled. All are welcome to join us for the presentation at 9:30 am in the dining room. Come find out why there really is “no place like home” here at Southgate.
- 1616.August.ThursdayNo events
- 1717.August.Friday
Acupuncture Lecture
Join Melissa Stein Lic. Ac. and Kim Flaherty, the owners of Open Circle Acupuncture & Healing to learn about the numerous benefits that acupuncture has to offer you and your health! Acupuncture is now becoming widely accepted as a natural, medication-free alternative for many conditions including arthritis, immune support, insomnia, digestive imbalances and stress/anxiety. Come learn some of the ‘why’ behind how acupuncture works and hear our story about why we are so passionate about this form of healing.
- 1818.August.SaturdayNo events

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