Peggy McQuaid
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About Peggy
I live in the Albany house in which I grew up. I attended Holy Names University in Oakland, graduating with a bachelor's in political science. After working for the Berkeley Unified School District for several years, I began teaching swimming and lifeguarding at Albany Pool in 1979. I became the pool director in 1984 and remained in that position until retirement 19 years later. Recently, I was a member of the two committees charged with designing and ensuring the sustainability of the new pool facility. I still teach a water safety instructor course in local pools.
I am currently volunteering with many Albany organizations, including the Albany Police Activities League, the Albany Community Foundation, the Albany Education Foundation, Albany Rotary, the Albany Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Council and the Albany Historical Society. I serve as Chair of the Albany Arts Committee. I am also my neighborhood Block Captain. I share my house with my daughter who attends a special program in Oakland.
Recently
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Can you wage a write in campaign?
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Last night the Park and Recreation Commission was charged...
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Wear your crown proudly. Congratulations, Emilie
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I prefer "former" pool director not "old" :)
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http://albany.patch.com/articles/usda-garden-feeds-the-...
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I believe it is a mixed use project, restaurant with ...
What Would You Like To See ...
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The Albany Aquatics Center was built by AUSD on land it ...
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We met in the AHS library. Bike racks were always ...
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The bike racks are here and have been for several weeks, ...
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We will have to disagree on this one, Robert.
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The fact that this morning went as smoothly as it did ...
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"We've been acting in good faith with the university. We'...
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Actually the solar trash compactors are part of the ...
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I would like to know how much this is costing the city in...
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OTF has not left the Gill Tract, thus forfeiting their ...
Advisors Meet with UC Dean ...
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I have requested a business plan on at least 2 occassions...
Advisors Meet with UC Dean ...
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They have also reestablished a disabled rate and added a ...
Albany Aquatic Center Adds ...
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Interesting note about the photo on this story.The photos...
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Could it be because we have other legal alternatives? ...
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Ulan, I have looked at your web site and still wonder WHO...
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I would like to return this gift along with the reciept ...
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Lizz, can you please suggest alternatives for legal civic...
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The following has been posted on the SFGate article" ...
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Yet another reason to be proud of our Albany High School ...
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The Board
Heather Ralston
12:21 pm on Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Hi Peggy. I am working on a feature film that is helping a great cause as well as offering people the opportunity to get involved with the film. I think this would be a great story to write about and tell people. I just wanted to pass this along. …Or If it’s not too much trouble, pledge on something (they are offering great things!) and if you can also please pass this along to your friends.
If I can help you out with anything or the production can help you with anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Here is the link for the film:
http://www.theguitarplayermovie.com
Thanks
~Heather
Janet Duer Smith
8:14 pm on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Hi Peggy,
For years, I was a member of the TGIF swim group at the pool. I have the records of the TGIF group and wondered if there is any archiving collection of memorabilia for the pool? If so, I would like to donate some of the records for this group--and, if not, out it goes.
Thanks,
Janet Smith
duersmith@comcast.net
Alissa
11:12 pm on Sunday, May 8, 2011
Hi Peggy,
I remember seeing you when I was little at the Albany pool. I now work with the Chinese dance group and saw you got a great picture of one of the masks on the May 1st performance. I am wondering if you can send me a copy of the photo so I can put together a slideshow of photos form the performance. My email address is aelegant@live.com
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Emilie Raguso
11:57 pm on Saturday, February 26, 2011
Great photos, Peggy! Thanks for sharing your images of the creek planting and Arts & Green. I'll feature the creek event in the morning.
Emilie Raguso
2:56 am on Saturday, January 22, 2011
Peggy, come back soon! Albany misses you!