The German American Social Club of Cape Coral offers a variety of activities to its members, but its Friday Night Dinner Dances with live music are particularly popular. This event is open to the public, with a cover charge of $5 for non-members. The club frequently hosts local and visiting bands, providing a wide range of music from traditional German songs to contemporary hits. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy classic German cuisine and refreshments, dance with friends and family, and socialize with members of the club. The Friday Night Dinner Dances are a great way to experience the vibrant culture of the German American community in Cape Coral and make new friends.
Edelweiss Chorus
Director Barbara Wilken
The Edelweiss Chorus consists –at present time- of 25 members. A mixed chorus, singing 4 part harmony. These singers are a very dedicated group , who share a profound love for music, especially the German tradition of beautiful folk songs, ballads, chorales and hymns. They meet every Monday evening for rehearsal, from September to May.
Anne is very serious-minded and particular in purpose, to lead her group to events that will be admired by the public. They present several concerts and programs during the year, mainly: Spring concert in March, Christmas concert in December. They also participate in the annual Heritage Day in St, Petersburg, in the German American Day at the Club in October, the church service at the Oktoberfest at the club, the Memorial Service in November for our departed members, and Christmas Eve church service at Christ Lutheran Church. The highlight of the chorus was a few years ago, the opportunity to sing with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Erich Kunzel.
We are always open for new singers, if they decide to join our group.
FC Bayern Munich Fan Club
Chairman: Stephen Bauer
Are you an FC Bayern fan living in South West Florida? We want you!
The FC Bayern München Fan Club of Cape Coral was founded on February 20, 2020. Our fan club accepts members year-round and connects you with the local and international FC Bayern family. It’s free, plus you get to enjoy some perks! Membership is FREE! Please contact the office if you are interested in joining: info@gasc-capecoral.com, phone: (239) 283-1400
First Congregational Church of Cape Coral
We are located at 312 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral FL 33991.
We are “The Small Church with a Big Heart”.
Deutschsprachiger Gottesdienst jeden 4. Sonntag im Monat um 14 Uhr.
Danach gemuetliches Beisammensein mit Kaffee und Kuchen.
For more Info please go to: http://www.firstchurchcape.org
G.A.L.S. (German-American Ladies’ Society)
Chairperson: Karen Krueger
We come together every Wednesday to create craft items to sell at our Octoberfest, Gardenfest, annual card party and various other functions. If you are interested in knitting, crocheting, beading, or needle point this is the place to be. We will instruct you if you do not know how to do any of these things. We have a lot of lovely ladies who will do anything you ask for. We start at 9:00 on every Wednesday except the second Wednesday of each month when we start at 10:00. Come and join us.
Hafenkapelle (Fest Band)
Kapellmeister:
Hafenkapelle is a costumed fest band sponsored by GASC. In addition to traditional German festival music, we also play American big band favorites and other popular dance music. Many members of Hafenkapelle are also members of GASC, but this is not a requirement.
We are available to play Oktoberfest and other German fest events in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and other locations in Southwest Florida. Hafenkapelle performs in the big tent and in the Bavarian garden for the German American Social Clubs’ Oktoberfest the third and fourth weekends of each October and at other club events.
Our web page provides additional information about joining the band, our schedule and much more. Click the link below to see the web page.
www.hafenkapelle.com
KinderKlub
Chairperson: Kimberly Schlachta Rabalais
The KinderKlub is a group where members and their kids come together to celebrate our German heritage and events. We encourage children and parents to socialize and to participate in club events through crafts, music, food, and dancing. The Kinder Klub participates in the Christkindl market, Edison Junior Parade, have an Osterfest-Easter Egg Hunt, and of course Oktoberfest. We are excited to share the German culture with our kids, and pass on the traditions to the next generation.
Kulturgesellschaft
Chairperson: Susie Zimmer
Kultur Abend is a cultural program in the German language. The program includes songs and poetry and cultural visits to various German cities. It celebrates our German heritage. If you speak German or are of German decent then we would love to have you attend our Kultur Abend.
Der Kulturabend bietet ein Programm in deutscher Sprache mit deutscher Musik, deutschen Gedichten sowie Vorträgen über Land, Leben und Städte. Er dient der Pflege unserer deutschen Sprache und Kultur. Wenn Sie Interesse haben und die Sprache beherrschen, sind Sie herzlich eingeladen. Wir freuen uns, Sie beim nächsten Abend begrüßen zu können!
Kultur Abend is always on the 3rd Tuesday of the months January, February, November and December.
Schützenverein
President: Stefan Harzmann
We are the target shooting club within the German American Social Club of Cape Coral. We are continuing the tradition that is very popular in Germany here in Southwest Florida. The guns that we are using are high precision air rifles manufactured in Germany. We have a Queen and King shootout every year and compete with the Lantana Schützenverein from the Palm Beach Area for the traveling trophy.