In the News

Dr. Liu’s Presentation November 19, 2025

Many members asked for copies of Dr. Liu’s slides following his presentation on “Maintaining Brain Health and Updates on Alzheimer’s Disease” at our Dinner Event. He has provided a copy of his slides.

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2025 Evelyn Wrench Speaker

Our President, Brian Burns, received a very gracious message from Dr. Catherine Loomis following her appearance at our event on September 17.

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ESU is more than a local or US based organization

Members of the Sandhills Branch recently attended the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the ESU. A presentation they heard highlighted how the ESU internationally is working to broaden its reach around the world to help foster better communication that can hopefully lead to regional and global peace.

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2024 Sandhills Branch Shakespeare Competition

The Sandhills Branch of the English-Speaking Union held its annual Shakespeare Competition on Saturday, February 10 at the Village Chapel of Pinehurst.

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At the English-Speaking Union, learning is a lifelong mission

ESU Sandhills Branch member, Joyce Reehling, published a wonderful account in the Pinestraw Magazine of the value she has found our Branch’s activities.

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