About Us
The Los Angeles Turners, a 501-3-c corporation, has been
active in Los Angeles since 1871. Our 141 year old
mission, A Sound Mind in a Sound Body, opens our
doors to our neighbors, inviting participation in
activities that enhance the quality of life in an
atmosphere of fun, sport and learning as well as
benefiting others by sharing prosperity, compassion and
friendship. In 1871 the city of Los Angeles had a population of
only 6,000 there was a merger of the Los Angeles Turnverein and the Teutonia-Concordia Turn- und Singverein
(which was already founded in 1859). From this merger,
The Los Angeles Turners, the oldest German-American
organization in Southern California was founded. As such it is a member of the
nationwide American Turners and also of the
German-American League
in Los Angeles.
The "Turner Center" in Westchester, on
Los Angeles’ West Side, is home to our members who
participate in social and cultural events, dance evenings,
fitness classes, and
movie/sports viewing. Fencing, a traditional Turner
sport, has a squad that rehearses off-site. The Los
Angeles Turners community outreach supports worthy
causes that reach from schools and universities to
feeding the needy.
If you are interested to rent the
Turner Center for a function or your event, please click
here.
The History of the Los Angeles Turners and Turners in
America is currently being re-cataloged for easy viewing
and will be updated on the website soon.
Click to see The Principles
of the American Turners
Information about the American Turners
and additional Links
