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“Sentinels of the Coast: Lighthouses of Southern Maine”

Is there anything as romantic as a lighthouse perched upon a craggy ledge, peering out to sea in wait for mariners in distress? Join Freeport, Maine’s Michael Perry for a beautiful slide show journey along the coast of Maine from Whaleback Ledge Light in Kittery to the Rockland Breakwater Light. Along the way we will visit all shapes and sizes of lights both offshore and on the mainland. This beautiful program will focus on those lights close to home, some on rugged headlands, others on secluded islands. Colorful pictures and surrounding landscapes, fun stories and historical anecdotes, smiles and laughter for all! Lots of special memories rekindled!

Featuring the Alex Manasian Jazz Trio! With two degrees from NYU, Alex Minasian has, at a remarkably young age, established himself as a versatile pianist, educator, and impresario in many different musical genres. As a pianist, Alex has studied with some of the greatest pianists in jazz history and has performed in most of the country’s most famous jazz rooms. Previous registration required.

Welcome back an all-time Southgate favorite! Jack’s sing-a-long presentation today is “Celebrating Women in Song” When the 19th amendment was passed in 1919 giving women the right to vote, songwriters responded with an array of shows and songs based on women’s names. Also, women lyricists and composers became more a part of the mainstream of songwriting in America. Theatre shows included ‘Irene’, ‘Sally’, and ‘Sunny’, while individual songs celebrated women from Cecelia to Suzie! Continue that celebration by singing this wonderful collection of women’s name songs, & several of the more popular songs by women writers!

Our speakers today are two leaders from City Hall. They are Mr. Edward Augustus, Worcester City Manager, and Mr. John Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer. Their topic is “The Green Worcester Plan.” On April 27, 2021 the Worcester City Council voted to support the Green Worcester Sustainability and Resilience Strategic Plan. The vote came a month after Gov. Charlie Baker signed the Commonwealth’s 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap and Clean Energy Plan for 2030. This plan is a project that aims to make the city one of the most sustainable and climate resilient mid-size cities in America by 2050. Mr. Augustus was appointed as the City Manager of Worcester in January 2014. He has focused on continuing Worcester’s economic development renaissance, supporting education and youth, and making city government inclusive for all residents of New England’s second largest city. Mr. Odell is currently responsible for overseeing many of the Green Worcester Plan’s initiatives, including the city’s $75 million dollar Energy Services Project with Honeywell International.

The Fitchburg Art Museum is one of the most treasured cultural institutions in Central New England. Collections include 19th Century American Art, photography, African Art, Greek and Roman Art and Egyptian Art. Our guided tour begins at 10:00 am. Previous registration required.

“Grant Wood and New England.”

James Welu, Director Emeritus of the Worcester Art Museum and a native Iowan, explores New England’s appreciation of Grant Wood, master artist of the American Midwest. Don’t miss Jim’s always riveting discussion!

Men’s Breakfast welcomes Sujatha Krishnan, the Deputy Director at Central Mass Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC). And Yahaira Graxirena-Project Manager at CMRPC’s Transportation Division. Sujatha has over twenty years of experience in transportation planning/ engineering work in Connecticut, Ohio and Massachusetts. Ms. Krishnan leads the transportation team through the development and implementation of various multi-modal transportation projects, initiatives and studies in the region. As Project Manager, Yahaira is responsible for several work areas within the division, including public outreach, Title VI compliance and the implementation of the long-range transportation plan. She supports transit planning efforts and oversees the livability and healthy transportation programs.