Support Joshua Tree Community at Sept. 18 charity event

The Joshua Tree Community in Geneva will hold its first charity event on Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 320 Franklin St. in Geneva. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $25, include dinner. There also will be a silent auction and games. For ticket information, call (630) 485-1064 or email amysinger@joshuatreecommunity.com.

The Joshua Tree Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit day program for developmentally disabled adults over the age of 22. The program has been in development since fall 2013. It provides an underserved community of adults a means to participate in activities that will enrich their lives on a year round, daily basis.

At The Joshua Tree Community, participants will have opportunities to learn, volunteer within the church and community, share their talents in art, music and drama, attend book club outings at local coffee shops, socialize, and participate in daily exercise.

This program is primarily designed for persons still living at home with their families. The program meets on a daily basis at St. Mark's. Visit www.joshuatreecommunity.com.