Peggy McQuaid

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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.

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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
-Thanks