Willkommen to the Hartford Saengerbund

Newington, Connecticut · Founded 1858

Club Activities

The groups, clubs and weekly gatherings that meet year-round at the Saengerbund

Every Friday Night

Club Night

The weekly heartbeat of the Saengerbund. The kitchen serves food generally at 6:00 PM, the bar is full, and chorus rehearsal happens in the auditorium.

Club bar and lounge
Club members

Rehearses Friday evenings

Chorus

The choral society at the heart of the Saengerbund since 1858. Men's, Ladies', and Mixed choruses sing the traditional German repertoire and have won numerous awards in competitions throughout Connecticut and New England. New voices are always welcomed.

Men's chorus singing
Women's chorus
Spring concert

Every Friday night

Skat

Friendly games of the classic German card game. The regulars are happy to coach newcomers; we've taught it to a few generations now. Bring a beer, take a seat.

Skat card game
Skat players

Weather permitting

Schützen

The club's shooting society. We shoot 22 caliber, small rifles, and occasionally pistols or shotgun trap.

Schützen range
Shooting range
Schützen members

Winter season · when the ice cooperates

Eisstockschiessen

Bavarian ice-stock sport, somewhere between curling and shuffleboard. We play outdoors during cold snaps and indoors on dry ground the rest of the year.

Eisstockschiessen players
Ice stock sport
Eisstockschiessen

Bi-weekly practice

Schwertbrüder

The sword dance is a classic German men's tradition. For more info contact lfrazon@gmail.com.

Schwertbrüder circle
Crossed swords
Sword drill

Sunday gatherings

Cooking & Baking Club

Members gather on Sundays to try different baking and cooking recipes, from Portuguese rolls to Alsace apple tarts. All skill levels welcome; just bring an appetite.

Baking Portuguese rolls
Saturday morning bakers with Alsace apple tart
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