Residents Event Calendar

Come join us on Tuesday, July 4th at a Sing-a-long with Maxine in the Lounge Refreshments will be served at 2:00 PM. Singing of patriotic songs will begin at 2:30 PM. Residents & guests will add their talents to the event. Don’t miss this upcoming spirited afternoon of music & fun!

Founded in 2014, The Sandy Ridge Boys, bring together a wide back-ground of musical experiences and have become popular with fans of all ages. Following in the footsteps of the masters, The Sandy Ridge Boys play traditional, straight-ahead bluegrass as well as tunes from early country music, along with interesting twists on some familiar old favorites.

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mys-terious, and spooky! The Addams Family! America’s first family of ghastly giddiness come to Southgate in all of their ghoulish glory to celebrate our 34th anniversary! ALL residents are welcome to join us for an informational meeting this afternoon to find out more about upcoming plans! AND ALL are welcome to participate! Enter if you dare!

Dan Gabel and The Abletones is an authentic 18-piece Big Band, specializing in the music of the 1930s and 40s. The band features New England’s best musical talent all of whom encapsulate the look and sound of the big band era, dazzling audiences with their instrumental and vocal precision and pizazz. A long-time Southgate favorite to open up our summer season!

Our speaker this morning is James Welu, Director Emeritus of the Worcester Art Museum. The title of his presentation is “Lady Warwick: From an English Castle to an American Museum.” Considered one of the great beauties of the Edwardian era, Frances “Daisy” Greville, Countess of Warwick, lived a charmed and controversial life. Both a socialite and socialist, this celebrated wife, mother, and mistress had all the right connections, including a nine-year affair with the Prince of Wales. This lecture recounts the colorful story of Lady Warwick’s portrait of her and her son, Maynard, painted by John Singer Sargent. Learn how this larger-than-life likeness of the indomitable countess left Warwick Castle less than a decade after it was painted to become one of the Worcester Art Museum’s most dramatic acquisitions. All are welcome to the presentation.

Ernest Shackleton Loves Me is a wildly inventive musical adventure that tells the story of a sleep-deprived single mom who struggles to balance her family and career as a video game music composer. Late one night, while posting a dating video, she receives an unexpected response from the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton one of the most iconic leaders of the 20th century.

A seven-piece band featuring the music of New Orleans including tunes by The Meters, Dr. John, Jon Cleary, Professor Longhair, and John Boutte, among others. Due to their vast experience and talent, they always deliver the highest possible level in every performance. GUMBO brings passion, artistry, and a love of playing in every note .

The Underground Railroad in Shrewsbury and the North Precinct: Examining the Evidence Have you ever wondered whether the Underground Railroad trail led through our town? After extensive research, some of us believe that it did! What were the clues? Where were they found? Who aided in the escape? Where were the safe houses? Why was everything so secret? Join us this morning to learn some of the answers! Carol Baker, long time Shrewsbury resident, genealogy and history buff, will present over 5 years of evidence that she stumbled upon in her role as one of the historians at the 300-year-old First Congregational Church. All are welcome to the presentation.

“A Romantic Stroll through Many Lands and Cultures” Pianist Malcolm Halliday will showcase Romantic piano music from its beginnings in Europe in the early 1800s to its later flowerings well into the 20th century in the New World. Beginning with Schumann’s charming early work Papillons, Op. 2 and Chopin’s Ballade no. 2 in F major, this entertaining lecture recital will also explore many lesser known corners of the repertoire.

The Kennedys are the most legendary family in American history. In this 4-part power-point presentation we will delve into the triumphs and tragedies of the Kennedy clan, from their arrival in 19th century America right up to the present day.

Come experience Southbound Train a high energy vocal-oriented contemporary 7-piece country band from Boston playing the best of country music’s past and present. Instrumentation features fiddle, banjo, harmonica, banjolin and pedal steel guitar, in addition to the usual electric and acoustic guitars, bass and drums.