Category Archives: Updates

Report on the Fat Swim Attendance Review Process

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

Soon after the Coordinating Committee assumed responsibility for the Fat Swim we began to think about how we could ensure the long-term financial and social viability of the swim. Many swim community members gave us ideas and input about how … Continue reading →

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Update on Fat Swim Pilot

Posted on October 24, 2016 by

The Making Waves (Fat Swim) Coordinating Committee wants to thank every member of our community who weighed in with comments, questions and criticisms about the changes about who may attend the swim. Please remember that the new attendance schedule is … Continue reading →

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Sad News

Posted on October 19, 2016 by

It is with deep sorrow that I have to inform you that Frances White, long-time fat swim coordinator and fat activist, has died. Some of you know that Frances had been in failing health for some time. She died Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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CHANGES COMING TO MAKING WAVES

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

The Making Waves (Fat Swim) Coordinating Committee extends our deepest thanks to the many community members who gave ideas and input about who the swim should be for. As the shepherds of a 30+ year community resource we wanted to … Continue reading →

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Making Waves Survey Results are IN!

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

Please Note: Because of events in Albany that severely impact parking or events at the pool there is no fat swim September 11, September 25 October 2. The pool will be open Sunday September 4 (Labor Day Weekend.)   FROM … Continue reading →

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NO Making Waves on July 31 or August 7

Posted on July 20, 2016 by

Hi All Swimmers, UPDATE! Making Waves will be held on July 24 as regularly scheduled, but will be closed for the next two Sundays. The Albany Pool will be closed on Aug. 7th for Lifeguard Games. On July 31st Making … Continue reading →

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LAST CHANCE – Making Waves Opinion Survey

Posted on July 20, 2016 by

Hello lovely Making Waves community, Thanks to all of you who already completed our short community input survey. We are looking at two main topics: creating financial stability and getting input about how we define the fat swim community (who … Continue reading →

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