Promenade

Amii Holmes

Recreation Manager

Amii was born and raised in Bracebridge, Ontario. She participated in sports, community theatre, competitive improv and many volunteer programs throughout her youth and teen years. She obtained a diploma in Recreation Therapy from Canadore College and is working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Lethbridge. While taking a break from her studies, Amii is devoted to providing the best quality of life for the residents at Promenade. Having worked in a multitude of different retirement settings, she is well-versed in geriatric recreation and has specialized certificates in certain areas of geriatric care. In her spare time, Amii enjoys learning to play songs on the ukulele for the residents to enjoy, spending time outdoors and enjoying time with her family.

David Benn

Hospitality Manager

David was born in Lindsay, ON and was raised in Bobcaygeon. He played a lot of hockey in his younger days. In grade 11 he did a co-op placement at a long-term care home and really enjoyed it, which led him to going to College in North Bay, and graduating from Food and Nutrition Management and Chef Training in 1997. He joined Alavida Lifestyles Promenade as the Hospitality Manager in 2019. Prior to that he was the Nutritional Care Manager of another home for 9 years. After meeting his fiancé, he decided that travelling back and forth between Glasgow Station and Ottawa was a lot, which is how he came to apply for Alavida. David has 2 sons (16 & 18), and he currently lives with his fiancé and her 2 kids. When he’s not keeping busy at home and work, he can always be found out kayaking or fishing.

Josh Dubovie

Lifestyle Specialist

Josh was born and raised in England where he worked in Sales by day and was a professional singer by night! During this time, he performed at weddings, casinos and festivals while also working alongside many high profile charities. In 2010, Josh was recognized for his community contribution and was invited to become the Patron of St.Lukes Hospice where he would raise money at their events, and regularly visit the home in his spare time to sing for the residents. With a vast and varied background of service to others, Josh brings with him a passion for people and prides himself on making sure other’s needs are met, whether this be professionally or personally.

In his spare time, Josh enjoys producing music, hiking, learning new self-development skills and most importantly, spending time with his Canadian fiancé and step son.

Alisha Morgan

Office Manager

Alisha is an Ottawa local, born and raised. A caregiver by nature, she began her career by volunteering at our Park Place location and fell in love with the community and atmosphere. Over the last 10 years, Alisha has several roles with Alavida and is thrilled to have found a home here in Orleans as Promenade’s Office Manager.

Dr. Emilie Daigneault

Doctor (In-House)

Emilie knew all her life that she wanted to become a doctor. She completed her Undergrad Degree, Psychology, at the University of Ottawa and stayed in Ottawa to obtain her medical degree. While training, she found that she loved caring for seniors and enjoyed their knowledge and wisdom. For that reason, Dr. Daigneault is pleased to have a practice at Promenade.

Xavier McNeill

Lifestyle Specialist

Xavier was born in raised in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and has spent some time in Alberta. He is fully bilingual and always willing to help anyone within their respective language. He brings over 10 years of five star hotel experience to Promenade to help fully encapsulate the Alavida Lifestyles resort-style living. Xavier regularly looks for ways to elevate the retirement community’s services and resident’s well-being. Xavier played a lot of sports in his youth but football was his passion. He is a big sports fan which includes hockey, football, and golf. If you can’t find him at Promenade getting a new resident settled in, you can find him on the shores of the Ottawa River with rod, reel, and bait in hand.

Dr. Eliane Giguere

Doctor (In-House)

Knowledgeable, professional, and attentive is how Dr. Giguere’s patients would describe her. Eliane graduated from the University of Montreal in 2006 and has offered wonderful, bilingual service to the Ottawa community ever since. She has recently established a practice at Promenade and we are grateful for all that she brings to the team!