Organized in 1858 and incorporated June 11, 1890, the club was originally a German singing society and had a chorus of 25 voices.  Its full designation was, and is, "Gesang Verein Frohsinn", literally translated – "Singing Society of Good Fellowship". Gradually, the singing activities diminished, but the emphasis on Good Fellowship has ever been constant. 
In its early history, the directors developed the club into a cosmopolitan institution.  The club’s first quarters were located in the Walker Building on Main Street; later they were relocated to a building near the old Bay State Hotel. Around 1894, they relocated to the George F. Hewitt building on Waldo Street, until finally moving to their Worcester quarters on Mechanic Street. A summer home was established on the shores of Lake Quinsigamond around 1888 and became the site of the club year-round, and so in 1915 they relinquished the quarters in Worcester. Sadly, the original lakeside building was destroyed by a fire on March 11, 1936.  Plans for construction of a new, modern structure started immediately and the new clubhouse was ready for occupancy on July 29, 1936.
Over the years the building was not being used to its fullest potential and became costly for
upkeep. The club sold the building which gave them the opportunity to rent venues without having to maintain a physical building.
When you visit us and review the history of this unique organization, you will find that the directors have ever been far sighted, discerning, and alert, never failing to provide their
members with the promise of its name – GOOD FELLOWSHIP.