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• (4) Great Park of Irvine Balloon Ride w/ Lunch at the Spectrum!

  • When
    August 23, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Great Park of Irvine - Parking Lot 3

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  (4) Great Park of Irvine Balloon Ride w/ Lunch at the Spectrum!

  Cost is: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at: Parking Lot 3 at the Great Park of Irvine (map)

  * This event does require being comfortable walking around the attractions.

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (4) Dinner, Bingo & Ice Cream at Polly's Pies

  • When
    August 26, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Pollys Pies 2025 N. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92865

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  (4) Dinner, Bingo & Ice Cream at Polly's Pies

  Cost is: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at: Polly's Pies Restaurant & Bakery 2025 N. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92865 (map)

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  3 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (5) Whale Watching!! (Lunch Included)

  • When
    August 27, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Our OC office or Davey's Locker Whale Watching 400 Main St., Newport Beach, CA 92661

  (5) Whale Watching!! (Lunch Included)

  Cost is: 5 Social Rec Hours or $125 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location:  Drop-off and Pick-up at Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sport Fishing 400 Main St., Newport Beach, CA 92661 (map) (Parking is available at Balboa Municipal Pier)  or ...

  You can be dropped off and picked up in the parking lot where our Orange County office is  located:

  1621 E. Walnut Ave., Suite B

  Orange, CA 92867

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  3 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

  
  

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• (4) End of Summer Carnival - Games & Snacks in the Park !!

  • When
    August 28, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Eisenhower Park in Orange (Near E. Bixby & N. Westhaven)

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  (4) End of Summer Carnival - Games & Snacks in the Park !!

  Cost: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meet at:  The North Side of Eisenhower Park 1600-1646 E Bixby Ave, Orange CA (map)

  Shield of Dreams Members:  Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month. 

  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the Out-of-Pocket option. 

   Caregivers/Support Persons:  Register separately with the Caregiver/Support Person option.  You MUST accompany your person served at all times.

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts. Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends

  Cancellations (no charge): Must be made at least  2 days prior to event Start Date

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged.

  *Events are subject to change.

  
  

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• (5) Church Event w/ Lunch, Melodrama Stage Play & Desserts

  • When
    August 30, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Sanctify Church 1090 N Batavia St, Orange, CA 92867

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  (5) Church Event w/ Lunch, Melodrama Stage Play & Desserts

  Cost is: 5 Social Rec Hours or $125 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at: Sanctify Church - 1090 N Batavia St, Orange, CA 92867 

  * Many of Shield of Dreams' staff attend Sanctify Church, a non-denominational Christian Church.  (The pastor Jack Grogger, the Chaplain to the Angels Baseball Team and Anaheim Ducks Hocky Team).  The Church is holding an event with a lunch, a stage play and dessert competition.  A few of Shield of Dreams staff will be the actors in the stage play!!

  They'd love for you to attend!

  Arrive at 9am.  Church Service starts at 9:30. Lunch will be served at 11am. Play is scheduled for 12pm.  Desserts and Games to follow.  

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (4) Santa Ana Zoo (Lunch included)

  • When
    September 03, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Santa Ana Zoo - 1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701

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  (4) Santa Ana Zoo  (Lunch included)

  Cost: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meet at:  Park Entrance - Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (map)

  Will require walking

  Shield of Dreams Members:  Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month. 

  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the Out-of-Pocket option. 

   Caregivers/Support Persons:  Register separately with the Caregiver/Support Person option.  You MUST accompany your person served at all times.

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts. Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends

  Cancellations (no charge): Must be made at least  2 days prior to event Start Date

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged.

  *Events are subject to change.

  
  

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• (4) Orange Street Fair - Multi-Cultural Lunch & Shopping

  • When
    September 05, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Orange Public Library - 407 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866

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  (4) Orange Street Fair - Multi-Cultural Lunch & Shopping

  Cost: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meet at:  Orange Public Library 407 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866  (map)

  Shield of Dreams Members:  Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month. 

  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the Out-of-Pocket option. 

   Caregivers/Support Persons:  Register separately with the Caregiver/Support Person option.  You MUST accompany your person served at all times.

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts. Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends

  Cancellations (no charge): Must be made at least  2 days prior to event Start Date

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged.

  *Events are subject to change.

  
  

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• (5) Afternoon Movie (TBD) & Dinner

  • When
    September 08, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Century Stadium 25 - 1701 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867

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  (5) Afternoon Movie (TBD) & Dinner

  Cost is: 5 Social Rec Hours or $125 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location:  Drop-off and Pick-up Century Stadium 25  - 1701 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867 (map) 

  * Please Note: Cost of Ticket is included.  You will have to purchase your own snacks & refreshments at the theater.  Dinner is included.

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  3 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

  
  

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• (9) Aquarium of the Pacific (lunch included)

  • When
    September 11, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Shield of Dreams' OC Office

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  (9) Aquarium of the Pacific (lunch included)

  Cost is: 9 Social Rec Hours or $225 (Out-of-Pocket)

  We are carpooling from Shield of Dreams' Orange County office location. 

  1621 E. Walnut Ave., Suite B

  Orange, CA 92867   (map)  

  Drop-off window at Shield of Dreams' office is 60 minutes before event starts and 60 minutes after event ends.

  Cancellations: Must be made at least  3 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

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• (5) Scavenger Hunt, Lunch & Ice Cream (Orange Circle)

  • When
    September 12, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Orange Public Library - 407 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866

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  (5) Scavenger Hunt, Lunch & Ice Cream (Orange Circle)

  Cost: 5 Social Rec Hours or $125 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meet at:  Orange Public Library 407 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866  (map)

  Shield of Dreams Members:  Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month. 

  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the Out-of-Pocket option. 

   Caregivers/Support Persons:  Register separately with the Caregiver/Support Person option.  You MUST accompany your person served at all times.

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts. Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends

  Cancellations (no charge): Must be made at least  2 days prior to event Start Date

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged.

  *Events are subject to change.

  
  

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• (4) Creep it Real! Early Halloween Event

  • When
    September 13, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

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  (4)  Creep it Real! Early Halloween Event

  Cost is: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Music, Shopping, Food, Costumes and Trick-or-Treating

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at: Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 (map)

  * Please Note:  This event requires a 5 minute walk (.02 miles)

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (4) Miniature Golf, Bumper Cars, Arcade, Laser Tag etc. & Lunch!

  • When
    September 15, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Camelot Golfland 3200 E Carpenter Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

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  (4) Miniature Golf, Bumper Cars, Arcade, Laser Tag etc. & Lunch!

  Cost is: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at Camelot Golfland 3200 E Carpenter Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806  (map) 

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event sta Nickel! Nickel! Arcade 12827 Harbor Blvd G2 Garden Grove 92840 rt date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (3.5) Bowling League (Lunch Included)

  • When
    September 16, 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Concourse Bowling Center - 3364 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

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  Bowling League (Lunch Included)

  Cost is: 3.5 Social Rec Hours or $87.50 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at Concourse Bowling Center 3364 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 (map) 

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (4) Nickel! Nickel! Arcade & Dairy Queen

  • When
    September 17, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Nickel! Nickel! Arcade 12827 Harbor Blvd G2 Garden Grove 92840

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  (4) Nickel! Nickel! Arcade & Dairy Queen

  Cost is: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Includes 200 arcade credits and ice cream cone

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at 12827 Harbor Blvd G2 Garden Grove 92840 (map) 

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (4) Karaoke Night at Shout Karaoke then Dinner at the Habit Burger & Grill

  • When
    September 19, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Shout Karaoke 656 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780

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  (4) Karaoke Night at Shout Karaoke then Dinner at the Habit Burger & Grill

  Cost is: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at: Shout Karaoke 656 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 (map)

  * Please Note:  This event requires a 5 minute walk (.02 miles)

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (8) Knott's Berry Farm - September 21st 2026!

  • When
    September 21, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

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  (8) Knott's Berry Farm - September 21st 2026! 

  Cost is: 8 Social Rec Hours or $200 (Out-of-Pocket)

  (Includes Season Pass for all Knott's 2026 Outings!)

  Meeting Location:  Main Entrance Guest Drop-off / Pick-up Area 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 (map)

  * Please Note: Cost of Ticket is included.  You will have to purchase your own snacks & refreshments.  (Knott's does not accept cash.)

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $125 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

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• (3.5) Bowling League (Lunch Included)

  • When
    September 23, 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Concourse Bowling Center - 3364 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

  Register

  Bowling League (Lunch Included)

  Cost is: 3.5 Social Rec Hours or $87.50 (Out-of-Pocket)

  You do NOT have to attend every week.

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at Concourse Bowling Center 3364 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 (map) 

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (4) Beauty and the Beast Play! (Segerstrom Center for the Arts)

  • When
    September 24, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Spaces left
    6

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  (4) Beauty and the Beast Play! (Segerstrom Center for the Arts)

  Cost is: 4 Social Rec Hours or $100 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at: Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626  (map)

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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• (5) Afternoon Movie (TBD) & Dinner

  • When
    September 29, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Century Stadium 25 - 1701 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867

  Register

  (5) Afternoon Movie (TBD) & Dinner

  Cost is: 5 Social Rec Hours or $125 (Out-of-Pocket)

  Meeting Location:  Drop-off and Pick-up Century Stadium 25  - 1701 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867 (map) 

  * Please Note: Cost of Ticket is included.  You will have to purchase your own snacks & refreshments at the theater.  Dinner is included.

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  3 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

  
  

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• (3.5) Bowling League (Lunch Included)

  • When
    September 30, 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Concourse Bowling Center - 3364 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

  Register

  Bowling League (Lunch Included)

  Cost is: 3.5 Social Rec Hours or $87.50 (Out-of-Pocket)

  You do NOT have to attend every week.
  

  Meeting Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at Concourse Bowling Center 3364 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 (map) 

  Drop-off window: 30 minutes before event starts.   Pick-up window: 30 minutes after event ends.  Cancellations: Must be made at least  2 days prior to event start date otherwise ( $50 fee)

  Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise arranged. 

  Shield of Dreams Members: Select "Use Social Rec Hours" ONLY if you have available hours left for the month.  Members without available hours & Non-Members:  You may attend by selecting the "Out-of-Pocket" option.  Accompanying Caregivers/Support Persons must personally pay for all event costs (day/season passes, movie/event tickets, parking, meals, etc.)

  *Events are subject to change.

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