Smiles instead of scares at Elgin senior home’s Halloween Hike
Halloween might be a celebration of all the things that give us a fright, but there was nothing but smiles and joy Sunday during the 6th annual Halloween Hike at The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin.
The yearly event allows children to test out their costumes and trick-of-treat skills a few days earlier for the senior residents, many of them grandparents and great-grandparents of the young visitors.
“This is a great opportunity for the kids to see their great grandmother and her friends,” said Jose Garcia of Bartlett, who brought his 4-month-old daughter, Sofia, to see great grandmother Alice Eichhorst. “This brings some joy to the residents here.”
Nancy Weichmann, left, greets youngsters Sunday for a 6th annual Halloween Hike hosted by The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin Sunday. Children received candy from residents and also participated in Halloween-themed games throughout the building.
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Madilyn Wahl, 10, of Hampshire hugs her great grandmother Carol Wahl at The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin. The center hosted its 6th annual Halloween Hike on Sunday.
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Marian King, a resident of The Vines Senior Homes in Elgin, gives candy to youngsters Sunday during the 6th annual Halloween Hike.
Patrick Kunzer for the Daily Herald
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