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Rick continues our series. The Most Famous Court Trials in History. 12/1: The Truth About Sacco & Van- zetti; 12/15: The Rise and Fall of Whitey Bolger; 12/29: New series “Understanding the U.S. Constitution”

Bill McCarthy has been a popular performer around Worcester, Boston, and Cape Cod for over 35 years.

This afternoon’s concert features the U.S. Navy Band Northeast! Previous registration is required.

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious, 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! Our version is derived from the original TV series based on the delightfully demented imagination of cartoonist Charles Addams. Tarantulas, torture racks and tombstones have never been so much fun! Join Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Grandmama and Lurch for a fiendishly funny and altogether spooky experience. It’s time to pay a call on …”The Addams Family”! All residents and their guests are welcome. NO ticket necessary-open seating.

The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in music from the 1950’s through the 90’s, playing a collection of the greatest ‘Oldies’ music ever written! All your bee-bop and juke box favorites!

Our speaker is Deborah Packard, the Executive Director of Preservation Worcester. The title of her presentation is “Experience Worcester’s Architecture During the Holidays and Throughout the Year.” Worcester is filled with beautiful architecture. Learn about Preservation Worcester’s efforts to celebrate and preserve historic buildings and about the organization’s purchase of the Salisbury Mansion. Special emphasis will be devoted to Preservation Worcester’s holiday events past and present.

The Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the quintessential Christmas ballet. With sumptuous period designs, spell-binding stage effects, and, of course, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, The Nut- cracker continues to enchant all.

Rejoice as the Boston Pops return for performances filled with holiday music favorites, the jubilant Pops sing-along, and a visit from Santa Claus himself! Started in 1973 by Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler, these concerts take place in the magical atmosphere of world-famous Symphony Hall, beautifully decorated to evoke all the magic and charm of the season. Previous registration is required.

Beautiful Feet Ballet School, a dance studio in Marlborough, MA, will be coming for a special Christmas presentation. Director Amber Pollard and her Ballet Company students (ages 10–18) will present Songs of Love. Through the dances and narration, the ballerinas will celebrate the fact that Love has come earth.

Jewish Studies Group facilitator Rabbi Suri Krieger will conduct a community Hanukkah service. ALL are invited to attend; traditional refreshments will be served.

Most Southgate dwellers are familiar with our friend Dan Gabel and his musical pals the Abletones! But just in case… Hailed by the Boston Globe as “the real deal, [a bandleader] that looks and sounds like the 1940s”, Dan Gabel is a trombonist, arranger, bandleader, historian, and educator. His popular Big Band, Dan Gabel and The Abletones, has played throughout the northeast and is considered one of the finest.

Welcome back Cub Scout Pack 158 as they serenade us with holiday tunes in a stroll through our dining rooms!

Men’s Breakfast welcomes Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson. He began his career at the Shrewsbury Police Department as a Patrolman in 1994 and was quickly promoted through the ranks. Chief Anderson brings with him a valuable historical perspective and a deep understanding of modern day policing. His extensive training in crisis intervention and under- standing the needs of special populations coupled with his vision for engaging the community through outreach serves the residents of Shrewsbury well. All are welcome to the presentation.