Dancing Cuckoos

Oasis #2

Michigan, USA

Calling all Laurel & Hardy Lovers . . . .

When most film personalities pass from the scene, their fan clubs have a way of breaking up and disappearing
from view. Just the opposite has happened with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Their departure to whatever
Heaven is reserved for those who practice the healing art of laughter has signalled the beginning of a new devotion.
It has come in the form of an international organization - The Sons of The Desert

Founded in 1965 in New York City. Its purpose was "the loving study of
the persons and films of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy." It was called
'The Sons ofthe Desert' after the fraternal lodge to which 'the boys'
belonged in the film of the same name. The constitution, a piece of inspired lunacy was approved by Stan Laurel who also added an Article
describing the type of decorum to be observed - a certain" half-assed
dignity" to use his own words.
 

The Dancing Cuckoos is the Detroit-area chapter, or "Tent" as the local chapters are called and is the
first Tent formed outside of New York. The Dancing Cuckoos Tent was founded December 7, 1965.
Our meetings consist of dinner, a moment of chaos that passes for a business meeting and the showing
of Laurel & Hardy films.

We would like to have you join us

Our meetings are normally held the third Thursday of January,
March, May, September and Novmber at Mama Mia's located at:

 

 

 

 

 

27770 Plymouth Road,
(just west of Inkster Rd.)
Livonia, MI

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting is open to the public. Members and guests begin arriving shortly after 6:00 pm
for dinner (order from their menu) to be followed by our "business" meeting at about 8:00 pm,
followed by movies, a raffle, or whatever may happen.

For more information and/or to confirm meeting date, please contact:

Frank Spunar, 15359 Orchard, Romulus, MI 48174-2965
e-mail -
LFSpnr@comcast.net

Dues are $20 per year which entitles you to be a little cuckoo, join in our meetings, and receive
a very professional newsletter five times a year.


Link to Sons of the Desert site.