Runcie Club shines light on healing, grief as part of upcoming program

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Pony Express Museum will provide a forum for community members to connect and learn about experiences of grief and healing.

The longstanding club announced it's latest program titled "Pathways of Hope: Building a Safe, Connected, and Meaningful Circle of Support," will take place at the museum on Nov. 18.

Th event will feature longtime Missouri educators and philanthropists Lisa and Kirk Thacker of Our Hearts Are Home, a faith-based nonprofit organization that offers support to grieving parents and families.

The two will share their personal discovery of healing processes following grief. In 2020, Lisa and Kirk unexpectedly lost their son Dalton to suicide.

The event will begin with lunch at 12:05 p.m. before program discussions begin at 12:30 p.m. The Pony Express Museum is

Founded in 1894 in St. Joseph, the Runcie Club continues to be one of the longest standing women's organizations in St. Joseph, dedicated to promoting science, literature and education.