The Danube Swabian Association of Philadelphia and Vicinity serves the local community as a center for German culture, sports, education, and social activities. Formed in 1957, primarily by ethnic German immigrants who came to the United States in the aftermath of World War II, the organization continues to honor and uphold its traditions by promoting the language, music, dance, dress, and customs of the Danube Swabian people.

Wine Tasting

Saturday, September 28, 2024 -- 4:00 p.m.

Please join us to celebrate our 10th annual Wine Tasting with Victor Ykoruk of Commonwealth Selections!

Join us in our picnic area to sample a variety of wines with lite bite food pairings.

Tickets are $40. Payment can be made by mailing a check to the club (made out to "Danube Swabian Association") or via PayPal or Venmo. Please note that you do not need a PayPal account to pay by credit card via PayPal.

If attending as a group, please make a single reservation for your entire group. Limited seating available.

In the event of rain, tasting may be moved inside.

Please call 215-673-4423 or e-mail wine@danubeswabian.com for tickets.

Wine Tasting Flyer

Oktoberfest Fundraiser

Saturday, October 5, 2024 -- 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Danubia Wolves U-13 girls soccer team invites you to their Oktoberfest fundraiser at the club on Saturday, October 5. The cost is $40 per person and includes beer/wine/soda and authentic German food. There will be a 50-50, raffles, DJ, games, and prizes.

For tickets, please ask your favorite Wolves player or Venmo @Lauren-Kauffman-7.

Oktoberfest Flyer

Penny Party

Saturday, October 12, 2024 -- 1:00 p.m.

Come out to have some fun and support the club at this annual event. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. and numbers will be called around 2:30 p.m. Cost is only $4 and includes admission, cake, and coffee. Please call Gerlinde Maitz at 215-673-4423 for reservations and for more information.

Penny Party Flyer

Wallfahrt - Pilgrimage Mass

Sunday, November 10, 2024 -- 12:00 p.m.

Our annual Pilgrimage Mass will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer Chapel (521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006). Please join us as we commemorate the expulsion and remember all those who have gone before us.

Immediately following the Pilgrimage Mass, a reception with light refreshments will be held in a side room outside the chapel.

This year we will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of the "Vertreibung" (expulsion). In addition to memorializing those who perished during and after they were driven from their homes, we will also be honoring the remaining survivors.

We know who some of the survivors are, but we are not sure that our records are complete. If you are a survivor or know someone who is, please call Doris at 215-313-5311 or e-mail info@danubeswabian.com with the name and address of the individual(s).

Children's Christmas Show

Sunday, December 8, 2024 -- 1:00 p.m.

The children and youth group will put us in the Christmas spirit with holiday plays, songs, and poems. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. The show begins at 2:00 p.m.

Admission is $5 for adults and FREE for children under 14. There will be homemade cookies and cakes available for purchase. Please contact Ronnie McDermott for reservations via e-mail at marmiemcd13@gmail.com or phone at 215-364-0536.

Children's Christmas Show Flyer

Suppe und Palatschinken

January 2025

Join us for this club favorite meal that includes soup and palatschinken (crepes)! Bring your own special filling if you wish.

General Membership Meeting

February 2025

Please join us for our annual general membership meeting. The meeting will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. at the club. A light lunch will be served beforehand starting at 12:00 p.m. All members are invited and encouraged to attend!

Quarterly Newsletter

We are pleased to share with you the latest issue of our quarterly newsletter.

Winter 2022 Newsletter

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Hall Rental

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Photo Albums

We recently posted some photo albums from Trachtenfests over the years. Please visit our Photos page to see them.