Learn More About Active Senior Living at Avenida Lakewood

Bringing together the things that are most important to you to create your ultimate active senior living lifestyle is what we’re all about. In fact, our name “Avenida" translates to “gathering.” We’ve gathered stylish apartment designs and elegant community spaces with just the right level of service and flexibility for your personal happiness and enrichment. Avenida Lakewood offers a true synergy of living, where every aspect of life is respected so you can move forward and realize your future in your own way, on your own terms, nestled between Downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains.

Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering a unique 55+ active senior living lifestyle unlike any other. Click below to learn more about them.

Trudy Stephens | Executive Director

In her role as Executive Director, Trudy guides a team that provides an environment of excellence for the residents. It was during an economic change that Trudy found her niche in the senior living industry; she has never looked back from this leap to a new career. Trudy has a love of business and project management, hospitality, and customer service. She also has years of experience in the senior living industry, and brings with her a knowledge base that will promote a high standard of operations and a focus on listening to residents’ thoughts and supporting their dreams for active adult living.

Trudy moved to Colorado from the Midwest 19 years ago, fulfilling a promise she made to herself while visiting the state during high school. She now lives in Frederick with her husband, enjoying their love of golf, camping, fishing, and spending time with their family, most importantly their growing brood of grandchildren. Trudy also enjoys reading one of the many books she keeps close.

Linda Richter | Business Office Director

In her role as Business Office Director, Linda is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the community, along with lease processing and collection of documents. Additionally, Linda provides residents with their monthly statements and answers questions regarding monthly fees.

Linda joins Avenida Lakewood with 20+ years spent managing a custom home builder’s office in the South Denver Metro area. With a focus on detail, Linda is excited to provide top quality customer service to the community. A transplant to Colorado from Queens, New York in 1974, and residing in Lakewood, Linda is a fantastic resource for our Good Neighbor Program.

Taking advantage of everything Colorado has to offer, Linda and her husband enjoy outdoor activities that include their two dogs, motorcycle touring, gardening, grilling, and spending time with friends and family.

Sadie Kice | Resident Enrichment Director

As the community’s Resident Enrichment Director, Sadie is responsible for developing and implementing Avenida Lakewood's Five to Thrive program. Sadie has six years of experience working with older adults, and she is excited to continue her passion for serving seniors and provide challenging, active, creative, and engaging programs for our residents.

Sadie has a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo in Health Promotion & Wellness. She lives locally with her husband, Josh, a firefighter in Golden, CO. She enjoys hiking, live music, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.

Laura Stafford | Move-In Coordinator

In her role as Move-In Coordinator, Laura provides guidance, resources and encouragement to new residents and families to ensure a smooth transition to their new homes. She also assists with leasing and marketing efforts, event planning, Good Neighbor networking, and serves as Concierge for the Avenida Lakewood Community.

Laura’s professional background includes extensive Customer Service, Event Design and Management, Hospitality, Community Outreach & Relations, Volunteer Recruitment & Recognition, and more. She is thrilled to be a member of the Avenida Lakewood Team and thrives on building quality relationships with its residents and guests.

Laura is a ‘semi-native’ as she has lived in Colorado since 1972. When she is not enjoying her work, she loves spending time with her 3 daughters and all other family and friends. Entertaining and hospitality is in her DNA, so she loves being the hostess. Laura also enjoys volunteering at her church, golfing, traveling, dining out, taking long walks, and music. She happily dwells with her adorable canine companion, Tootsie Louise.