VIVA Retirement Community
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613.253.2010
105 McNeely Avenue
Carleton Place, Ontario

Our People

Sure, our communities are cutting-edge and modern. But we’re not really about bricks and mortar. We’re about our people. People who uphold the values of honesty and integrity, and share a genuine passion to make today great.



Denise Tessier
COMMUNITY DIRECTOR Denise loves a challenge, meeting new people and enjoying the great outdoors.
Valerie Danis
OFFICE MANAGER Waterside’s “Jill of all trades,” Val is kept busy from morning to night either running her two teenage children places or running the everyday business at the Waterside. Val is always prepared for whatever comes her way!
Patty Guimond
COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER Waterside’s baker extraordinaire, Patty is also passionate about reaching out to the surrounding community. She enjoys spending time at the lake with her husband and two girls.
Alison Lunn
LIFESTYLES COORDINATOR Alison enjoys being with people and playing with her three girls! She is best known for changing her clothes most frequently while on shift.
Dylite MacDougall
WELLNESS MANAGER Our world traveler, Dylite enjoys visiting to various destinations around the globe when not busy taking care of others. Dylite is also known for her sense of humor, quick wit and having fun!
Alan Manship
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR Alan is Waterside’s Mr. Fix-it. Sharing his off-beat sense of humour, Alan is often spotted participating in many fun activities with our Community Members.
Sean Zukowski
EXECUTIVE CHEF Sean is as passionate about the outdoors as he is about food. When Sean is not busy in the kitchen preparing V!VAlicious meals for our Community Members, he is off enjoying the peace and tranquility of Mother Nature.
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