Early in December, Sarasota South Lodge’s Larry Hildebrand, PER and Red Malone delivered over $5,000 worth of socks, underwear and personal hygiene items to the residents at Bay Pines Hospital. Included in that delivery were 15 lap blankets donated by Britannica Knitting Club. They have been donating their lap blankets to the lodge for the veterans for over 10 years. Each lap blanket is unique and handmade by the members. Pictured are Judith Christiansen and Liz Barth, members of the lodge and the Britannica Knitting Club.