The First German Sport Club Phoenix was founded on April 9, 1926 at a meeting held at the West Philadelphia Maennerchor Hall. On November 13, 1932, a group of 13 ladies met and established the Phoenix Ladies Auxiliary.

In April of 1933, the Club moved from their location, The Liedertafel Saengerbund Hall on 6th Street and Erie Avenue, to a new home on 3808 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia.

The furthering of the social life of the Club was not to become the only activity of the newly formed Ladies Auxiliary, as the game of Fistball was started. The Ladies’ Fistball teams progressed quite well and soon participated in tournaments with much success with teams from other clubs. Today, Fistball is still played and enjoyed by a new generation. Gymnastic classes were organized later in 1933 at Simon Gratz High School. Gymnastic exercises and drills were performed at anniversaries and other functions for many, many years.

The Ladies Auxiliary has always played an important role in the Phoenix Club. While the members work hard, we also have fun. Our activities include: Schlachtfest Dinner in February, Fashion Show/Dinner in May, and Penny Party in September. Our ladies help with the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, Hayrides in October, and the Children’s Christmas Party. We have sponsored Dances, Card & Bingo Parties, Spaghetti Dinners, and Mystery Dinner Theatres at our club and have run day trips to Atlantic City, Lancaster, Delaware, New York and Washington, DC.