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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.

Susan Melton, Laura Berger, Gretchen Rubin, special guest; and Kristina Klug

 

Kristen Christian, Lisa Foley, Gretchen Rubin, and Allison Fisher

 

Ashlee Burlson-Deck, Gretchen Rubin, and Drew Deck

 

Rima Khurana, Gretchen Rubin, special guest; and Sean Khurana

 

Dudley and Erin Rinaker, Gretchen Rubin, Cindy Coffman, and Nancy and Greg Bentz

 

Helen Miller, Gretchen Rubin, featured author; and Julie King

 

Bobby Olm-Shipman, Saint Luke’s South Hospital; Molly Olm-Shipman, Gretchen Rubin, and Dr. Melinda Estes, Saint Luke’s Health System

 

Dr. Melinda Estes, Saint Luke’s Health System; addressed the crowd.

 

Patrick Allen, Stacey Cowan, Gretchen Rubin, Jane Preuss, and Erica Gregory

 

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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