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From the Los Angeles Times
 One Saturday night in May 1964, a group of friends from UCLA and their
wives gathered together for a dinner that whimsically celebrated the
French Revolution. There were crepes, fromages, French wines and true Champagne.
It was so much fun they decided to do it again the following month. And the month after that.
Now they're getting ready to celebrate their 45th year of regular
monthly meals. And still they show absolutely no sign of slowing down.
"There's really never been any question," says Arlene Anderson, 72, of
Northridge. She said she and her husband, Jim, 77, both retired LAUSD
teachers, "just do it, and we'll keep on doing it as long as we can."
What started as a way to save money and practice new cooking skills
evolved over the years into a gathering of gourmands who look forward
to their turn at playing host and putting on lavish spreads, some with
printed menus, seating assignments and an array of wines, liquors and
aperitifs to complement the cuisine.
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