Residents Event Calendar

Our friend Dan Gabel has become the Musical Director of The Vaughn Monroe Orchestra and brings to Southgate the premiere performance of a unique show that will transport us to October 1949! We’ll hear the original hits of New Eng- land’s own Vaughn Monroe, including Racing with the Moon, There, I’ve Said It Again, and Ghost Riders in the Sky. The Moon Maids vocalists, dancers, a comedian, and skits complete the tribute to a simpler time.

The first in our 4-part subscription series to BSO Open Rehearsals at Symphony Hall! Featuring Andris Nelsons, conductor/Gil Shaham, violin. Previous registration required.

In this course, we’ll focus on five moments in his- tory including: Women’s Suffrage; the 1876 Centennial; the Chinese Exclusion Act; the Wilming- ton coup and massacre; the Bonus Army March; and the American Indian Movement and Native American Rights. This course is taught by Benjamin Railton – a Professor of English and American Studies at Fitchburg State University. ALL WISE classes held at the Southgate site are free of charge to Southgate Residents.

Join us to examine, through their art, the contribu- tions of Ancient Greeks & Romans: philosophy, religion, mathematics, science, poetry & literature, even democracy.

FRANK LOESSER has been called the most ver- satile of all Broadway composers. His Broadway musicals were as different from each other as they were from the theater of their day. Join Patty for a revue of music from Where’s Charley?, Guys And Dolls, The Most Happy Fella, and many more!

Duke Ellington is widely considered to be not only a pivotal figure in the history of jazz, but one of the greatest American composers of any gen- re. BMT’s concert will feature his contributions to the American Songbook, such as Satin Doll, In My Solitude, and many more. Join us for a tribute to this iconic jazz legend.

and Ira formed a near perfect conjunction of words and music. From early collaboration on the 1924 musical Lady Be Good, through the Ameri- can classic Porgy and Bess, explore the brotherly duo that many consider to be among the greatest theatre music writers of the world.

State Rep- resentative Hannah Kane, will provide a com- prehensive overview of two of Massachusetts’ leading public health challenges and concerns, the opioid epidemic and the recent legalization of recreational marijuana. As a member of the MA Opioid Task Force and the Shrewsbury Coalition for Addiction Prevention Education, Rep. Kane will discuss the local and regional initiatives and organizations and the state-wide legislation that have been offered to tackle this crisis. She will also share insight into the ballot initiative fight to legalize recreational marijuana, the Commonwealth’s revisions to the marijuana law, and the impact this industry will have on municipalities, our communities and residents, and children’s public health and safety.

The music of Mozart’s era is similar to the Classic String Trio, but it was written specifically for just two instruments. The duo plays Renaissance dances and music from the nineteenth century but also alternates sets with folk, jazz and even rag- time for variety. Violinist Sheila Reid is a member of the Worcester Symphony Orchestra, Thayer Symphony and the Milford Symphony Orchestra and has performed at prestigious venues both nationally and internationally. Cellist Mary Carfagna, was a principal cellist with Boston Civic Symphony and the Lexington Sinfonietta. She currently per- forms with Boston Lyric Opera and Thayer Sym- phony.

In this course, we’ll focus on five moments in his- tory including: Women’s Suffrage; the 1876 Centennial; the Chinese Exclusion Act; the Wilming- ton coup and massacre; the Bonus Army March; and the American Indian Movement and Native American Rights. This course is taught by Benjamin Railton – a Professor of English and American Studies at Fitchburg State University. ALL WISE classes held at the Southgate site are free of charge to Southgate Residents.

The Seven Hills Four is the newest of Barbershop Quartets of the Worcester Men Of Song. Repre- senting over 140 years of singing experience, they have an easy, blended A Capella sound. Their presentation style and song list will take you back to “days gone by”. Join us for a night of harmony!

Following our delectable breakfast buffet in the dining room ALL are welcome to join us in the theatre for a screening of the documentary, “Autonomous Driving-The Revolution” . Once a dream car, today the autonomous vehicle is becoming a reality. The autonomous driving revolution will have a major impact on vehicle manufacturing, and will likely change society forever. Come explore the frontlines of this revolution.

Gary continues
the series with John Hay. Hay served as Secretary of State to two presidents: William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. During his tenure, he addressed the diplomatic and territorial issues that surfaced after the Spanish-American War as well as acquiring the Panama Canal Zone. His most important achievement however, was the “open door” policy in China, which expanded American trade and commercial interests in that country.

Bea Smith’s travels to us again this fall and Ray Smith has the truck loaded with the latest top quality fashions! Come down and browse new styles from Alfred Dunner, London Fog and more!

Best known as a patriot during the Revolution, Paul Revere was a man of many talents. Silversmith, engraver, and early industrialist, Revere ranks among the most entrepreneurial of early Americans. This lecture focuses on Paul Revere’s career as a silversmith, including his most im- portant commission, the Paine Silver Service, one of the Worcester Art Museum’s greatest treasures.

Our traditional costume parade begins at 5:15 in the lounge and it’s grueling competition for best female, best male and best couple costumes! Pull out all the stops and come up with the most original, fun and astonishing masquerade attire of all! Entertainer Jon Mansfield joins us at 7:30 pm in the Lounge! We do Halloween with a bang at Southgate!