Navigating Change with Courage
The Dayton Woman’s Club invites you to the inaugural evening of our new Woman Matters Speaker Series, created to empower and uplift women of all ages through meaningful conversations and practical wisdom.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Admission: $15 per person
Optional boxed dinners available for $15
ADVANCE ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED
Our first event, Navigating Change with Courage, features the acclaimed authors of Widows Among Us. Known as Three Widows, these inspiring women share heartfelt lessons on healing, navigating life’s unexpected turns, and rediscovering joy. Through humor, honesty, and heart, they offer valuable life lessons for women navigating change, supporting others, or seeking strength in uncertain times.
Their personal journeys through grief and growth have touched lives across the country.
They’ll share:
Encouragement for women in any season of transition
Real-world stories with relatable insights
Gracefully navigating life transitions
Building resilience and rediscovering joy
Real-world tools for moving forward
Grief, healing, and emotional strength
Whether you’re facing change, supporting someone who is, or simply curious to hear powerful, authentic stories, this evening will leave you inspired and better equipped for the road ahead.
Reserve your seat today – space is limited!
About the Speakers
Karen Justice, Rebecca LaChance, and Karen Smith-Racicot—the voices behind Three Widows—bring a wealth of personal experience, professional insight, and heartfelt storytelling to the stage.
Each woman faced the profound loss of a spouse and chose to turn her grief into growth. Drawing from careers in healthcare, coaching, nonprofit leadership, and education, they offer a multidimensional perspective on resilience and reinvention.
Their award-winning book, Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights, has been praised for its honesty, hope, and practical guidance. Together, they share not just what they’ve learned—but how they’ve lived it—with humor, compassion, and strength.
Your ticket purchase supports our mission of empowering women and strengthening our local community with historic preservation, public engagement, cultural activities, and educational programs.