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Cultural Events

Year round we organize and support cultural events which further our German cultural heritage; including the UGAS-EB’s Christmas Bazaar, the Goethe Institute’s Berlin and Beyond Film Festival, and much more!

Social Gathering

At our many events you can meet people of all ages and interests, who share our love for the German language and culture.

Helping Seniors

Entertaining events for seniors such as seasonal Kaffeklatsch (afternoon coffee and cake), financial support for gardening projects at the Altenheim, and supporting “Meals on Wheels” are an integral part of our work.

November 1: 2pm to 4pm: EGC fall membership meeting in Prior Hall at Altenheim
November 15: 6pm: Goose Dinner at Shelby’s in Orinda – RSVP required
December 5: 1pm to 7pm: East Bay Weihnachtsmarkt at Altenheim in both halls and garden
January 1: 2pm to 5pm: New Year’s Day Concert in Community Hall

I find the Excelsior Center to be an exciting venue in meeting people that share my German roots.

Gretchen Von Hoffman

My two children have been attending the Excelsior German Language School for the last year and it is a great treasure that they are now beginning to interact with their German-speaking grandparents.

Janet Schultz

EGC bridges the generation gap and brings all those together who support German language culture in the Bay Area.

Pamela Scholz

The EGC is an extraordinary organization that provides many opportunities for anyone in the Northern CA area to experience ‘all-things-German’! … The EGC is tireless in their efforts to provide access to German language and culture to all members of the community.

Nancy Grabow

About EGC

The Excelsior German Center is dedicated to support seniors, and the German culture and language education in the larger Bay Area.

In 2015, we celebrated our 125th anniversary.

Cultural Events

Year round we organize and support cultural events which further our German cultural heritage; including the UGAS-EB’s Christmas Bazaar, the Goethe Institute’s Berlin and Beyond Film Festival, and much more!

Social Gathering

At our many events you can meet people of all ages and interests, who share our love for the German language and culture.

German Heritage

We maintain an archive, and are in the process of setting up a museum, with documents, photos and other artifacts provided by befriended German clubs and from our own heritage.

Excelsior German Radio

Tune in every Sunday morning from 9-11 am to KEST-1450AM. All the hits from your favorite German artists!

Check out the first episode of our new pilot radio program from Arndt Peltner!

German Language School

The Excelsior Center promotes the German language education at various public and private schools.

Helping Seniors

Entertaining events for seniors such as seasonal Kaffeklatsch (afternoon coffee and cake), financial support for gardening projects at the Altenheim, and supporting “Meals on Wheels” are an integral part of our work.

About EGC

The Excelsior German Center is dedicated to support seniors, and the German culture and language education in the larger Bay Area.

In 2015, we celebrated our 125th anniversary.

Cultural Events

Year round we organize and support cultural events which further our German cultural heritage; including the UGAS-EB’s Christmas Bazaar, the Goethe Institute’s Berlin and Beyond Film Festival, and much more!

Social Gathering

At our many events you can meet people of all ages and interests, who share our love for the German language and culture.

German Heritage

We maintain an archive, and are in the process of setting up a museum, with documents, photos and other artifacts provided by befriended German clubs and from our own heritage.

Excelsior German Radio

Tune in every Sunday morning from 9-11 am to KEST-1450AM. All the hits from your favorite German artists!

Check out the first episode of our new pilot radio program from Arndt Peltner!

German Language School

The Excelsior Center promotes the German language education at various public and private schools.

Helping Seniors

Entertaining events for seniors such as seasonal Kaffeklatsch (afternoon coffee and cake), financial support for gardening projects at the Altenheim, and supporting “Meals on Wheels” are an integral part of our work.

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