As people age, staying connected can become harder.

Study show nearly one in 4 adults.

65 and older are considered socially isolated.

A local coffee shop in a southwest side neighborhood is creating a space welcoming seniors to come together and build community.

Are Joanna Hernandez visits for a cup of Joe and some conversation.

And we're ready those and how bring your give yourself it's called senior Monday said back of the Yards, coffee house.

>> The idea came after owner Justin Negus said his wife watched their own parents struggle to find spaces for seniors in their I'm I'm the senior.

>> lot of folks, my generation, I think kids and, you know, the seniors in and in some cases issues that locked you know, behind closed doors and and they're invisible.

>> On this Monday, a group of seniors gather for a free coffee and pastry following a yoga class sharing conversations and laps.

>> It's the same community members who are hosting these the sessions, you know, from yoga to be no to to let it at 2.

Now we have, you know, they're playing dominoes over there.

>> Creating more than just a place for coffee, but an environment where seniors can find friendship, support and sense of belonging morning.

The Co saying we still see every day you just missed on You know, So to me that this is my that is.

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>> 67 year-old for he gotta has called back of the yards home for more than 3 decades, raising 6 children and building a life here.

Now retired.

She says she's focusing on staying active in the community, not one us and beat know somewhat the number wanted to was elected to the comfort I love most about in a book in just environment.

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>> Any his father-in-law says being part of these events has given him a new calling.

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This is going in school book looking for people him so long when investment that >> says the neighborhood's deep Mexican roots are reflected in the lives of seniors.

Many who have spent their lives working and providing for their families.

>> people retire, sometimes it makes it so that like they don't have anything to do.

And we expect interior right.

you start to find a new you start realizing that do then discover new friends in bringing life and new motivation to it.

We want to see us to be here for for a long time and then release.

He says, hosting these events is exactly what he envisioned for the business.

>> The message we want to shift to our seniors and people our community that they truly are a blessing to our community.

>> For Chicago tonight, join on this.

Seniors can have your free coffee and pastry while connecting with neighbors every Monday from 09:00AM until noon.

If you're interested in making a donation or sponsoring an event will have those details on our website.

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