Saint Luke’s Foundation – Books & Boutiques Patrons’ Party
New York Times best-selling author and Kansas City native Gretchen Rubin signed copies of her new book, Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter & Organize to Make Room for More Happiness on April 11th at a Patrons’ Party for Saint Luke’s Foundation’s Books & Boutiques. All proceeds supported the sports medicine program at Saint Luke’s South Hospital.
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Susan Melton, Laura Berger, Gretchen Rubin, special guest; and Kristina Klug |
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Kristen Christian, Lisa Foley, Gretchen Rubin, and Allison Fisher |
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Ashlee Burlson-Deck, Gretchen Rubin, and Drew Deck |
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Rima Khurana, Gretchen Rubin, special guest; and Sean Khurana |
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Dudley and Erin Rinaker, Gretchen Rubin, Cindy Coffman, and Nancy and Greg Bentz |
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Helen Miller, Gretchen Rubin, featured author; and Julie King |
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Bobby Olm-Shipman, Saint Luke’s South Hospital; Molly Olm-Shipman, Gretchen Rubin, and Dr. Melinda Estes, Saint Luke’s Health System |
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Dr. Melinda Estes, Saint Luke’s Health System; addressed the crowd. |
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Patrick Allen, Stacey Cowan, Gretchen Rubin, Jane Preuss, and Erica Gregory |
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Patti VanDerhoef, Gretchen Rubin, and Mike VanDerhoef, Saint Luke’s Foundation |
Also featured in the May 11, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Abundant Moments
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