The Avenu Lifestyle

Life at Avenu

We often say – You’ll love the Avenu lifestyle. So, what is life at Avenu all about? 

Avenu is for when ready to relax without slowing down.

For those who want to stay active, stay social, and remember a time when “neighbor” was just another word for “friend”.

Avenu is so much more than an active adult community, it’s where you gather for morning coffee, an afternoon card game, a glass of wine by the fire. Where you can try something new and keep all your favorite hobbies.  

We coordinate daily activities, classes, and events to keep residents active – both physically and socially. Whether you’re looking to keep up your daily fitness routine or get started with a new one, we work with local trainers and health professionals to offer a wide range of classes and activities. From movie nights to nature walks, we know it’s important for you to feel engaged and have a sense of community in your home. If this sounds like you, then you’ll love the Avenu lifestyle too.

For the gardeners, the card players, the chefs, the knitters, the runners, the readers, the avid anything-ers; for the experts, the novices and everyone in between, Avenu is for you.

Ellen Sherman:

Ellen, Avenu’s leasing consultant, grew up on Long Island, NY and attended college at UMASS-Amherst. After college, she spent many years as a radio producer at WBZ radio. She has two daughters and lives in Needham, MA. Ellen also does volunteer work for Dress for Success in Manhattan and Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans. She is thrilled to be at Avenu, helping residents start a fresh, new chapter in their lives!

Dawn Chenevert:

Dawn, Avenu’s Property Manager has over 25 years of experience in residential property management, telling us she “fell into this career by accident and have loved it ever since.” Dawn is excited that National Development and its partners have created this 62+ community that focuses on active living. “Throughout my years of experience, I have found that people typically go from home ownership or apartment living to assisted living; there seems to be no in between. There is a large population of people who are simply not ready for assisted living and crave a social environment, that’s where Avenu comes in.” She is very happy to have been chosen to lead this new community and to provide services with a personal touch.

Leslie Rappaport-Atlas:

Leslie is originally from Holliston, MA and attended North Adams State College where she studied Early Childhood Education and Music. She has taught pre-school and gymnastics and also worked as a Job Placement Coordinator for Olsten, She has over 25 years of experience in Senior Living, both as an Activities Director and as a Sales and Marketing Director. Leslie is thrilled to be Avenu’s Lifestyle Coordinator and loves getting to know all of the residents!