Residents Event Calendar

Ancient Civilizations Please join us to examine art from the four great ancient civilizations; Mesopotamia (present day Iraq), Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire. Each culture in turn contributed to the foundation of our own civilization.

Art instructor Tracy Brusa will be here to guide you through a fun afternoon creating a work of art! We’ll provide all the materials needed (16×20 canvas, paint supplies and aprons) and of course, the wine to accompany the process! NO EXPERIENCE necessary! Previous registration required.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based on the popular 1988 MGM film, takes us to the French Riviera for high jinx and hilarity. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy was nominated for a staggering eleven Tony Awards. Additional ticketed public performances are Sat. Aug 3rd and Sat. Aug. 10th at 7:30 & Sun. Aug. 4th and Sun. Aug. 11th at 2:00 pm. Southgate Residents Exclusive Performance, Friday Aug. 9th at 7:30 pm. Southgate Residents are admitted to this performance free of charge.

Throughout its 40-year history, the Kennedy Center Honors has redefined America’s perception of its artistic legacy and reinvented the way this nation rewards its artists. The Honors have been compared to a knighthood in Britain, or the French Legion of Honor–the quintessential reward for a lifetime’s endeavor. The annual gala serves as the year’s crowning event for millions of American arts lovers as we pay tribute to our nation’s preeminent artists with performances by great stars who have followed in their footsteps. Let me repeat that “as we pay tribute to our nation’s preeminent artists with performances by great stars…” And WHO KNEW those great stars live right here at Southgate? And WHO KNEW the Kennedy Center Honors gala would be held right here at Southgate in November? It’s our 30th anniversary and we’re celebrating in a big way! ALL are welcome to join us this afternoon to find out how they can participate in the fun! There is something for everyone because ‘the best of times is NOW’.

Our next art gallery exhibit features the work of Susan Scott Kenney. Susan has a BS in Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University and a Masters of Art Ed from the Hartford Art School. She was also an art teacher in the Dudley -Charlton School system. Susan works in a variety of media but is primarily an acrylic painter. Her subject matter has evolved and changed over the years but her love of color remains a constant. She is a member of Connecticut Women Artists and is President of The Norwich Art Center Gallery and exhibits in a variety of venues. The reception will also feature classical guitarist Peter Clemente. Refreshments will be served.

Hey Daddy-O! Join us for some hip sounds to get your motor running as we welcome one of the country’s most reputable and sought-after Oldies groups, The Reminisants! Remember the early years of rock n’ roll when there was a melody and words you could understand? Like “Dream Lover” and “Run Around Sue”? Take the journey back with us tonight as Southgate welcomes these talented musicians who have performed with such notables as the Beach Boys, Bill Haley’s Comets, and Chubby Checker just to name a few.

Again this month, join Resident Helena LeetPellegrini, professional storyteller, as we share stories to have fun, connect, inspire and keep growing. No experience necessary or expected. Why do people tell stories? What makes them engaging, entertaining and meaningful? Come join us! This month’s topic is “Stories of Coincidence or Chance” Whether as teller of listener, everyone is a welcome participant!

Broadway Blockbuster: Oklahoma! Experience 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 ‘Oklahoma’ and your chance to sing: ‘The Surrey with the Fringe on Top’, ‘Oh, What a Beautiful Morning’ ‘Kansas City’, and other hits from the Rodgers and Hammerstein score.

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. Welcome them back to Southgate to close out our season!

Join us for the Broadway HD Screening of “The Importance of Being Earnest”. Widely considered one of the funniest plays in English, Wilde’s much loved masterpiece throws love, logic and language into the air to make one of theatre’s most dazzling firework displays.

This vintage swing and jump band returns to Southgate for your post dinner entertainment with Ann Souza, Jeff Giacomelli on sax, Jim Heffernan on piano, Dan Hunt on guitar and Gail Hunt on bass. The Riders beat will bring you on your feet. Don’t miss it!

Danielson Flowers carries the widest selection of cut flowers available in Central Massachusetts. From roses to orchids, week in and week out, they rotate their inventory so their customers receive the freshest flowers possible. At the location they also have a large greenhouse packed full of green and flowering plants. With over fifty years in business, they have earned a reputation as a leader in floral design. Join us for an informal demonstration of floral arranging.

Following our scrumptious breakfast buffet, we welcome historian and author John O’Toole. John is a retired adjunct Professor of History from Worcester State College and is a group leader for the WISE program. He also spent many years teaching high school in the MA area. He holds a masters degree in History from Northeastern University in Boston. John is the author of several books including “Tornado: 84 Minutes, 94 Lives” which describes the devastating Central MA tornado of 1953 and is the topic of his lecture this morning. He is the recipient of many awards and honors on the national and international level. All are welcome to join us for the presentation at 9:30 am.

We travel via a Knight’s Limo motorcoach with the Briarwood Community to the Newport Mansions in Newport RI. Following our tour of “The Breakers” we will lunch at “Johnnys at the Atlantic Resort”. After lunch we will tour “The Elms”. Previous registration required.

Fronting several Cape Cod bands in the late1970’s and early-1980’s and, after settling down in Worcester, MA in 1984, Bill McCarthy has been a popular performer around Worcester County, Boston Metro West, and Cape Cod for over thirty-five years.