Illinois Trekkers

Walkers had to dress for the cold at the beginning of the walk.

Walkers enjoyed seeing new sights on the walk.

Walkers stopped on the bridge to view the beautiful scene created by the ice & water.

Walkers dressed for the cold & enjoyed the walk.

The POC had a great walk & dinner after having surgery a few days before the event.

Everyone enjoyed the walk & dinner.

It was a beautiful night for a walk & many houses still had their Christmas lights lit.

Walkers on the trail in Glen Carbon.

Walkers stopped for a photo opportunity.

 

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to walk with us in Mascoutah, Illinois on New Year’s Eve 2021. Mascoutah is named after the Mascoutens, a well-known Indian tribe originally located in Michigan. The walk is on city street & sidewalks & the city will be decorated for the holidays. Please bring flashlights.

START LOCATION: Skootr’s Restaurant & Bar, 323 East Main Street (Illinois Highway 177), Mascoutah, Illinois.

START TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.   Please Note: Registration will ONLY be from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Walkers must be finished by 7 p.m.

DINNER RESERVATIONS: After the walk we will gather at the Mascoutah Steak House at 1415 McKinley Street, Mascoutah, Illinois. If you plan to join us for dinner you must make reservations, by calling or emailing Susan Manfredi by December 23rd. Please Note: The room will be available at 6:30 p.m. for cocktails and dinner at 7 p.m.

INFORMATION CONTACT:   Questions and reservations:

Susan Manfredi, 951 818-6662, email [email protected]

 

 

Walkers found holiday decorations on the walk.

Walkers placed wreaths on veterans’ graves.

One walker placed a wreath on her husband’s grave.

View after wreaths were places.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a group walk. Note time change. Registration at 8:45 am & Walk 9:00 am.

On December 18, 2021 at 11:00 am there will be a ceremony, Wreaths Across America will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Walkers are encouraged to volunteer to help with Wreaths Across America. Contact Sue Bacon at bacon[email protected] to join the group.

 

Walkers walked past the Belleville square all decorated for Christmas.

One of many gingerbread entries in the windows of downtown businesses.

Walkers walked the luminary walk on Garfield & Abend Streets & walked the secret passage to the Emma Kunz House.

Walkers are ready to start the walk.

Walkers stopped by the Christmas tree on the walk.