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Volunteer of the Month: Jaye

Volunteer of the Month: Jaye

Big congratulations to our newest Volunteer of the Month, Jaye! Why we love her: Jaye always arrives (and leaves) with a smile; her friendly and easy-going nature makes her a favorite sidewalker with our clients. Always consistent and reliable, Jaye goes with the flow...

BBQ Silent Auction Is Open

BBQ Silent Auction Is Open

Shop to support The Shea Center by visiting our BBQ silent auction. The silent auction is available for​​​​​​ all to bid on, ​​ even if you won't be in attendance at the BBQ! Visit SheaCenter.org/BBQ to check it out. With over 200 items available (and more being added...

4 Facts About Horses’ Vision

4 Facts About Horses’ Vision

Have you ever wondered what is going on behind those big beautiful eyes? Here are 4 facts that make horses' vision so special. 1. Horses can see color! They have two-color, or dichromatic vision and they can see blue and green colors on the spectrum. 2. They have...

Silent Auction Bidding for 2022 BBQ

Silent Auction Bidding for 2022 BBQ

Anyone can support our largest fundraising event of the year, our Annual BBQ and Family Faire, by shopping for a cause in our BBQ Silent Auction. The silent auction opens soon: Saturday, September 10 at 12:00 p.m. Pre-register to bid now! To Register for Bidding: •...

Let’s Talk About Speech Therapy

Let’s Talk About Speech Therapy

Speech Language Pathology focuses on improving an individual’s communication skills to their fullest potential. At The Shea Center, we partner with Life Spirit Speech, a third-party contractor that we work with to provide Speech Therapy utilizing the horse’s movement...

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo Celebrates 20 Years

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo Celebrates 20 Years

Rancho Mission Viejo's Annual Two Day Rodeo has donated over $2.6 million for the benefit of local nonprofits including The Shea Center. This weekend, the rodeo is happening from August 27 - 28, 2022 in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The Ranch Family made the commitment to...

Physical Therapy at The Shea Center

Physical Therapy at The Shea Center

Physical therapists (PTs) are movement experts with specialty degrees who work with clients of all ages to optimize physical functioning through hands-on activities and exercises. Physical therapy addresses many physical challenges across the lifespan including...

Horse Update: Mississippi

Horse Update: Mississippi

We are saddened to share that Mississippi, our adorable 21 year old chestnut Quarter horse, was humanely euthanized this weekend when she did not respond to diligent treatment efforts for colic. The difficult decision was made collectively by the emergency...

Occupational Therapy at The Shea Center

Occupational Therapy at The Shea Center

Occupations are the activities that make up our day such as dressing, making a meal, grocery shopping, playing, going to school or work, and much more. So what is occupational therapy (OT)? Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people of all...

National NonProfit Day 2022

National NonProfit Day 2022

Happy National NonProfit Day (NND)! Today and every day we are proud to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working amongst so many other organizations changing lives. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through therapeutic...

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