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Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity

with Author Sue Hincenbergs
2025-12-02 13:00:00 2025-12-02 14:00:00 America/Chicago Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity Buckle up for a wild ride & join us as we sit down for an online chat w/ debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. Please register Virtual -

Tuesday, December 02
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Buckle up for a wild ride & join us as we sit down for an online chat w/ debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game. Please register

Award-Winning Television Producer Sue Hincenbergs discuss her novel The Retirement Plan. When the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo are their husbands, what ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies. 

After thirty years of friendship, Pam dreams of her perfect retirement with Nancy, Shalisa, Marlene, and their husbands—until their husbands pool their funds for an investment that goes terribly wrong, and their dreams of beachfront condos and a sunny, carefree retirement vanish. The golden years are looking as dreary as their marriages.

But when one husband dies in a freak accident, the other three women are shocked to see his widow rebound with a huge life insurance payout and a new life in Florida. In the aftermath, the women discover that their husbands have identical, seven-figure life insurance policies. A new dream forms, and this time, it involves a hitman. Meanwhile, their husbands have a secret retirement plan of their own.

You won’t want to miss this darkly humorous debut by Sue Hincenbergs, filled with both laugh-out-loud and genuinely tense moments as our headstrong wives pursue their dream retirement at all costs. Register today to take part in the fun!


About the Author: Sue Hincenbergs is a former television producer who has worked on multiple award-winning programs ranging from sitcoms to lifestyle. She oversaw the content on two national daily shows, including Canada’s longest running morning show before turning her talents to live music specials, and eventually to writing. Sue lives in Toronto with her (very much alive) husband, her scruffy, middle-aged rescue dog Kramer, and the rooms full of the stuff her three sons left behind when they moved out.

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Live Virtual Author Talks - This new series through Library Speakers Consortium offers live online talks by bestselling authors of books in a variety of genres. Participants receive a link to the program when they register. Please see https://libraryc.org/gailborden to register and also view recorded videos of past speakers.

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Mon, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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The Contemporary Book Group meets monthly to discuss current, interesting books in assorted genres. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 7 pm in the Conference Room at the Main Library.
Mes de la Herencia Hispana - Muestra de arte - México - Puerto Rico
Tue, Sep 22, All day
Main Library
Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con la muestra de arte de México y Puerto Rico – Honrando Nuestras Raíces.
Mexico & Puerto Rico Art Display
Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a beautiful collection of artwork created by local artists that highlight the cultural richness and traditions of Hispanic communities.
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2 - Hollywood Costumes Exhibit
Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
The Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2: Hollywood Costumes exhibit returns with more than 20 new, one-of-a-kind costumes worn by legendary stars including Marilyn Monroe, Ginger Rogers and more.
Nuestras Historias - Hispanic Heritage Project - Celebrating Hispanic Culture & Community Exhibit
Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.
Baby Rhyme Time - For ages 0-11 months
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Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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