Walkers getting ready to walk the Christmas walk on a beautiful day for a walk.
Walkers enjoyed good food, good friends & a fun time at the Christmas party.
Several walkers walked the Luminaries Walk in Belleville & toured the beautiful houses on the tour.
Walkers getting ready to step off on OptOutside-Walk-O’Fallon-Walk to the Parks.
The Illinois Trekkers invite you to walk with them in a group walk on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Belleville, IL. Walkers should meet at the Belleville East YMCA at 2627 Carlyle Avenue, Belleville, IL at 9:45am to register. There is a $3 fee for all participants. The walk will step off at 10:00am. Dress in your festive Christmas attire.
Following the walk, we will meet at the Silver Creek Saloon and Grill, 2520 Mascoutah Avenue, Belleville, IL 62220 (approximately 12:00 Noon). Lunch will be order off the menu and each person is responsible for their own bill. No Trekker Bucks will be accepted for payment.
Following lunch we will have a short business meeting to install club officers for 2020.
Then the party begins with a game to exchange gifts ($15 dollar value suitable for both male and female recipients). This will be fun for everyone even if you don’t want to participate in the gift exchange.
See you on Saturday. If you have not made reservations with Nikki Wilcoxen at 618-973-3825 or [email protected] CONTACT HER NOW. SHE MAY BE ABLE TO RESERVE A SEAT FOR YOU.
SPECIAL WALK ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 IN BELLEVILLE, IL. MEET AT THE BALANCE COFFEE SHOP, 732 S ILLINOIS STREET, BELLEVILLE, IL AT 5:00PM. WE WILL REGISTER FOR THE YRE AND THE WALK WILL TAKE US THROUGH THE STREETS THAT ARE PART OF THE OLD HISTORIC BELLEVILLE LUMINARY EVENT. DRESS WARM. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL EVENT AND SOME HOUSES ON ABEND STREET WILL BE OPEN FOR VISITATION.
WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL “WAY OF LIGHTS” WALK: Experience the tradition – bring your family and friends on this most unique volksmarch in the metro-east Illinois area as you walk among over one million miniature lights illuminating trees, figures, and displays that depict the true Christmas story. The Shrine campus will have all their activities available to walkers. Activities include the Christmas Tree Display, Camel, Donkey & Pony Rides, Petting zoo (Camel rides $6), Carriage Rides ($65 for 6 people & $100 for 10 people), Kettle corn & refreshments for purchase.
Walkers will view this scene as enjoy over one million lights.
Registration 1:30 PM and start swim/water walk at 2:00 PM.
WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL “WAY OF LIGHTS” WALK: Experience the tradition – bring your family and friends on this most unique volksmarch in the metro-east Illinois area as you walk among over one million miniature lights illuminating trees, figures, and displays that depict the true Christmas story. The Shrine campus will have all their activities available to walkers. Activities include the Christmas Tree Display, Camel, Donkey & Pony Rides, Petting zoo (Camel rides $6), Carriage Rides ($65 for 6 people & $100 for 10 people), Kettle corn & refreshments for purchase.
Way of Lights Walk Brochure 2019
The rain didn’t stop walkers from enjoying the walk & collecting treats from Millstadt businesses.
Walkers & workers enjoyed lunch after the walk.
Walkers on the trail in the Mall.
It’s starting to look like Christmas at the Mall.
Walkers on the trail in the cemetery.
One of the many historic mausoleums in the cemetery.
Walkers were able to tour some of the historic mausoleums.
Walkers stopped at Lincoln’s Tomb.
Walkers found the perfect place to stop to get a bite to eat.
