On Nov. 20, Venice-Nokomis Elks Lodge #1854 hosted 45 veterans for lunch using their Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. The veterans were invited from local assisted living facility Ashton Gardens. Pictured is 103-year-old veteran Mr. Vogel with his wife. The lodge also delivered $500 in comfort pack items Dec. 12 to the VA Medical Center Nursing Home using the same grant.