Residents Event Calendar

Beginning June 1st and each Thursday afternoon at 1:00 pm throughout the summer, residents are welcome to gather in the arts & crafts room to work on their painting projects in an open forum.

Richard Clark is an actor with over thirty years of experience in New England regional theater, New York Theater and television. His Keeping History Alive series brings historical figures such as Mark Twain, Andrew Carnegie, John Barrymore, and Ernest Hemingway back to life. The shows are based on biographies, personal letters, books and the works of various playwrights. Tonight’s performance highlights the life and times of Clarence Darrow, attorney extraordinaire and defender of the downtrodden and the damned. From his youthful innocence in small town Ohio to the embattled national stage of the “Scopes Monkey Trial” and the Leopold and Loeb court rooms it is a roller coaster ride into the heart and mind of a complex American hero.

Van Gogh’s life is one of the most dramatic, romantic, and tragic stories in all of art history. His paintings are passionate, beautiful and they succeed in sharing with us, briefly, the experience of his madness. His career was very short but his gifts and his influence very great. Join us for a look at his work and the brief but brilliant flame that was his life. Nothing is stranger than the truth.

We travel to Twin River this morning for all those who want to try your hand at lady luck! Previous registration required.

The Southgate Resident Chorus under the direction of Malcolm Halliday presents “Our Shades of Song”. Join us for an afternoon journey through a songbook bursting with color and hear all your favorite feelings in a variety of musical styles as diverse as the rainbow itself!

Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar, Sean’s performances never disappoint.

From the Great Songwriters’ Series—The music of Johnny Mercer! In any poll of the best American popular music lyricists, Johnny Mercer would certainly appear in the ‘Top 10’. Over his four-decade career, Mercer collaborated with many great composers including: Arlen, Carmichael, and Mancini. Capture just some of Johnny’s ‘marvelous’ words, enjoy Academy Award winners like ‘On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe’ and ‘Moon River’, and sing other ‘top 10’ hits including ‘Jeepers Creepers’, ‘Fools Rush In’ and ‘Dream’.

“Age of McCarthyism: The Second Red Scare” is the topic for our June 14 Women’s Circle Breakfast, and our speaker is Southgate resident, John McClymer. Senator Joseph McCarthy lent his name to the Second Red Scare, but his subcommittee’s highly publicized hunt for “Reds” was only a small part of the story. In his talk, John McClymer explores the Red Scare’s impact on popular culture. John McClymer is Professor of History and has taught at Assumption College since 1970. He is the author of seven books–most recently “The Birth of Modern America–1914-1945,” the “AHA Guide to Teaching and Learning With New Media,” and scores of articles and book chapters, several of which deal with teaching and using the internet. He is the recipient of numerous fellowships and grants.

Watercolor artist and certified instructor Helen Garcia begins an on-going watercolor class for ALL levels of watercolor enthusiasts! Class will be held twice a month and all are welcome!

Southgate hosts Greater Worcester Opera’s production of “The Pirates of Penzance” Greater Worcester Opera is a regional opera company based in Central Massachusetts. A notfor-profit organization, GWO produces mainstage opera, concerts, touring opera for students, and a variety of other musical events utilizing the talents of the area’s finest professionally trained singers and musicians. Southgate is pleased to host this fully staged concert version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s rollicking tale of pirates, constables, wards and generals… costumed and dramatically performed, sung by GWO’s fabulous artists! This event is open to the public. Southgate residents are admitted free of charge however must register for admission in the program book BY June 12th.

Vocalist Valerie Sneade presents “Vamps & Vixens” The legendary torch singers and sirens who set our hearts on fire. You know their names … the women who took hold of the mike and seduced us with their vibrant energy and sultry, scorching vocals: Peggy Lee, Linda Ronstadt, Diana Ross, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Bette Midler. Valerie takes a cue from these femmes fatales and sets the room ablaze with her renditions of classic tunes and torch songs.

We travel to Stockbridge MA to visit the historic Norman Rockwell Museum which houses the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell art. The Museum presents, preserves and studies the art of illustration and is a world resource for reflection, involvement and discovery inspired by Norman Rockwell and the power of visual images to shape and reflect society. Our journey begins with lunch at the Red Lion Inn followed by a docent guided tour of the Rockwell highlights. Previous registration required.

Who better to join us on the first day of summer than Eric Lindquist, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Worcester Railers Hockey Club! Lindquist has spent the last nine seasons with the San Jose Sharks AHL affiliates in San Jose and Worcester. He also spent eight years with the Worcester Sharks as the club’s director of public relations and broadcasting which included calling the action for the 2009 AHL AllStar Game in Worcester. He is a veteran of over 900 games on TV and radio with over 15 years of experience in professional sports with a focus in marketing, public relations, hockey operations, broadcasting and sales. ALL are welcome to join us for Eric’s presentation at 9:30 am.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”~ Gandhi All are welcome to attend as we honor the Southgate residents who give of their time and talent to contribute to the betterment of our community. Join us as we applaud their efforts.

Musician and silent movie historian Richard Hughes presents “Show People” starring Marion Davies! This 1927 comedy is a satire on movie making in Hollywood with lots of cameo spots from the top stars of the decade. Richard accompanies the film and shares his vast knowledge of this vintage form of entertainment!

The Hall is a modern “museum” that takes you through Patriots history in a cutting-edge way, utilizing amazing video and audio to tap into your emotions in a manner never before seen in a sports museum. Previous registration required.

Watercolor artist and certified instructor Helen Garcia begins an on-going watercolor class for ALL levels of watercolor enthusiasts! Class will be held twice a month and all are welcome!

Hand-made music, presented live and in real time. In the words of Steve Hurl, the band’s leader, Jumpin’ Juba is New Orleans swamp-rock, classic boogie-woogie, folk, Memphis rock & roll, and a playful use of everything from calypso to country stirred into the one blue stew. Join us for an eclectic night of musical styles from Jumpin’ Juba!