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Southgate at Shrewsbury

Retirement community near Shrewsbury and Worcester, MA

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Southgate Hosts Statewide Meeting of Retirement Community Residents

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Residents of retirement communities from throughout Massachusetts recently gathered at Southgate for the 2019 annual meeting of the Massachusetts Life Care Residents’ Association (MLCRA).  MLCRA is a statewide organization that represents residents in Life Care and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

A major purpose of MLCRA is the exchange of information and ideas among residents of different retirement communities.  MLCRA has also worked to change and update legislation that affects retirement communities in Massachusetts.

The keynote speaker at the 2019 MLCRA annual meeting was Robin Lipson, the Acting Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.  Ms. Lipson spoke about the Governor’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts.

Elissa Sherman, the president of LeadingAge Massachusetts, gave an update on senior living issues.   Two lawyers from the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys led a discussion about legislation and advocacy.

Southgate was pleased to host the MLCRA annual meeting.  Southgate staff and resident volunteers worked together to support the meeting and to welcome our guests.

Two Southgate residents are on the MLCRA board of directors.  Lauren Hale, a retired U.S. diplomat, is the MLCRA president.  Mary-Louise Eggimann, a retired physical therapist, is the recording secretary.

2019 Summer Concert Series Schedule

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Join us as our highly anticipated Summer Concert Series returns for another spectacular season. The concert dates are as follows:

July 9th: Dan Gabel and the Abletones

Dan Gabel and The Abletones is an authentic 18-piece Big Band, specializing in the music of the 1930s and 40s. The band features vocalist Elise Roth, who encapsulates the look and sound of the big band era, dazzling audiences with her vocal precision and pizazz. A long-time Southgate favorite to open up our summer season!

July 16th:   Southbound Train

We invite you to experience Southbound Train: — a high energy, vocal-oriented, contemporary seven (7)-piece country band from the Greater Boston area — playing the best of country music’s past and present. Borne out of a desire to create an act unique in local country music entertainment, we feature the versatility and talent of two female lead vocalists/instrumentalists and two male lead vocalists/instrumentalists along with instrumentation that includes fiddle, banjo, harmonica, banjolin, and pedal steel guitar, in addition to the usual electric and acoustic guitars, bass, and drums. Come share the energy and passion for the best of real country music and take a ride with us on the Southbound Train.

July 23rd: Beatles for Sale

Beatles For Sale is an award-winning, New England-based Beatles tribute band that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert. There’s no pre-recorded background music-this is an energetic performance complete with original instrumentation and vocal harmonies courtesy of quality musicianship from this “Fab Four”!

July 30th:   Tom Nutile Big Band

Next up is The Tom Nutile Big Band – one of the region’s most accomplished and exciting big bands. In addition to traditional swing, they also play modern pop tunes, soul and funk, Latin, jump, lindy, modern jazz, waltzes and, yes, even polkas.

August 6th: The Reminisants

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 and then some!

August 13th: New Black Eagle Jazz Band

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.

Southgate at Shrewsbury Embraces the Giving Spirit in Support of the Shrewsbury Public Library

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In the spirit of giving and fostering goodwill in the community during the holiday season, Southgate at Shrewsbury recently made donation to the Shrewsbury Public Library. Dana Levenson, President & CEO of Southgate at Shrewsbury visited the library to make the donation in person, much to the appreciation of Library Director, Ellen Dolan.

“We heard that our library in town had a few days left to fund their 2019 Sunday Sponsorship Season, so we jumped at the opportunity to contribute,” said Levenson. “Our Southgate Residents are avid readers who frequent the library, and many have made personal donations themselves,” added Levenson. “Southgate is happy to offer it’s support.”

For more information about the Shrewsbury Library Sunday Sponsorship program, you can contact the Library Director at (508) 841-8537 or email edolan@shrewsburyma.gov.

Photo caption: Dana Levenson, President & CEO of Southgate at Shrewsbury and Library Director, Ellen Dolan.

Residents Enjoy Tai Chi in Southgate Park

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Our residents love performing Tai Chi outdoors in Southgate Park. They join as a group weekly for morning exercise sessions, which are the perfect way to start their day! Southgate Park is the ideal setting for them to enjoy Tai Chi, Yoga or a relaxing stroll. On other days, the group stays indoors for Mat Pilates, Aquatic Exercise and more!