Residents Event Calendar

The Murphy Academy of Irish Step Dance is a certified Irish dance studio offering recreational and competitive classes in Grafton and Holden. Started in the summer of 2017, the dancers performed at the Worcester Railers Hockey game and took a top 3 placement at the regional cham- pionships. Their mission is to share their love of Irish dance throughout Central Mass.

Ancient Civilizations Please join us to examine art from the four great ancient civilizations; Mesopotamia (present day Iraq), Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire.

The BAK Trio was formed in 2017. The trio includes flute, violin and cello, with Albert Siu on cello and sisters Kris Bankuti and Karen Umbrell on flute and violin.The three musicians play regularly at St. John Lutheran Church in Sudbury, and perform a mix of baroque, classical and folk mu- sic. Apart from being members of the BAK Trio, Kris Bankuti is a member of the Concord Band, Karen Umbrell is a member of the Carlisle Cham- ber Orchestra, and Albert Siu was a member of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the Lafayette Symphony and the Boise Philharmonic.

Our next exhibit features work from Master Pen- man John DeCollibus. With over forty years of experience in Ornamental Penmanship and Off- hand Flourishing, Master Penman John DeColli- bus uses elegant flourishes and attention to detail to bring his vision to life through specialized engraving. The beauty, splendor, and heritage of 19th century American Penmanship is illuminated by John’s signature style. Since 1978, John has taught hundreds of aspiring penman through private lessons, classes and workshops, and at international conventions. While John still offers private lessons in his studio, he no longer travels beyond New England to teach. However, due to the numerous requests in lieu of traveling, John has created his first on line, interactive penmanship course in his Madarasz Script! Join us for a wine and cheese reception with music by pianist Richard Hughes.

Kevin is no stranger to Southgate! With more than 750 Irish tunes to his credit, he is especially in demand in March. Farley plays 12 instruments and has combined his musical skills, wry humor, and charismatic style into a show that energizes and entertains audiences of all ages!

Our speaker for the March 14 Women’s Circle Breakfast is Ben Railton, Professor and Coordinator of American Studies at Fitchburg State University. He has been at FSU for 13 years and has taught numerous courses in American Literature and Studies at both the undergraduate and gradu- ate level. Ben is the author of four books, the most recent being “History and Hope in American Literature: Models of Critical Patriotism,” published in 2016. For the past seven years he has written the daily American Studier blog and has also contributed scholarly writing to Talking Points Memo, We’re History, the American Prospect, and many other sites.

Shrewsbury Art Guild is hosting a “socialize and sketching session” with residents at Southgate. People can pose, sketch, or just have a glass of wine and watch. Members of the Artist Guild of Shrewsbury will be on hand to draw anyone willing to sit for them! They will also bring paper and sketching materials, as well as guidance, for anyone who wants to try their hand at sketching others.

Welcome back this charismatic jazz singer with a roaring voice! Based in the New England area, Glick grew to love jazz from her mother’s career as a singer. She was soon studying music at the Univ. of Lowell and growing a fondness for jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. She is a fixture in several New England jazz clubs.

“Did the New Tax Law Affect You?” Men’s Breakfast welcomes, Attorney Arthur Bergeron who will be joining us to talk about the recent major changes in the deferral tax Code. Do the new bracket limits affect you? How about the new standard deduction? Should you be “stacking” your gifts? Attorney Bergeron, who has been practicing for 41 years and focuses on elder law issue, is of-counsel at Mirick O’Connell, a multi-specialty firm with 70 lawyers. All are welcome to for the presentation at approx. 9:30 am.

“Why the Cold War Wasn’t so Hot” with instructor Jed Watters. This course will examine the political and public assumptions that sustained the Cold War from Truman to Reagan and from Stalin to Gorbachev. Topics will include world views; the Khrushchev dilemma; McCarthy to MAD; the strange flight of Barnhadt Rust; and what did we get for our ten trillion? Jed Watters was a history professor at Assumption and WPI for more than 30 years.

BOOK (required): www.historyguide.ord/ europe/kennan.html (read George Kennan, “The Sources of Soviet Conduct”) Open to the public. Southgate residents may attend class free of charge.

“World War I” with instructor Dr. John Ferriss. A centennial look at the enormously destructive war in Europe with an emphasis on the American involvement. A review of how the conflict dramatically changed the political and territorial landscape of Europe. Topics will include The Western Front, Americathe reluctant ally, Kaiserschlact- Germany’s last offensive, the American home front, and the Treaty of Versailles. Dr. Ferriss is retired from the Univ. of Mass. Medical School. In retirement, he completed an MA degree in Military History from Norwich University. Open to the public. Southgate residents may attend class free of charge.

One of Southgate’s favorite chanteuses Patty Carver teams up with acclaimed musicians Jim Goodwin on bass and Keith Coakley on piano to bring us an evening of musical delight! Stay tuned for the Trio’s concert theme.

Welcome Malik to Southgate! Malik is a full time comedy magician with over 20 years of experience. Based in the Boston area, Malik has performed his unique comedy magic all over the United States. He has been a featured performer at countless parties, functions, and special events.

Andris Nelsons, conductor with Yo-Yo Ma, cello and Steven Ansell, violin. Previous registration required.

Moscow Festival Ballet returns for an enthralling presentation of “Sleeping Beauty”, a crowning jewel of Marius Petipa’s career, often considered the finest achievement of classical ballet. Previous registration required.