Judy Porter

Development Director;Fundraiser; Communications and Marketing Guru; Grant writer; Radio Host

[Sean McDonald @sean_wmur]

Scenes from the Frosting Frenzy this week. Local chefs decorated cakes to raise money for the Nashua Senior Activity Center. I got to help with judging.

[Bronx Zoo @BronxZoo]

Valentine’s Day is creeping up once again. Only one gift has six legs and an irresistible aura of romance. That’s right! Name a Bronx Zoo Madagascar hissing cockroach after your special someone and spell out your love for them in big, bold, bug letters: https://t.co/epKXvBD61q

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

Dec. Senior Center Happenings. We have lots of Dec. events that you won't want to miss. https://t.co/pLNzzHdV1O

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Pictured above is Astronaut Leland D. Melvin's official NASA portrait.

When NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was assigned to a space shuttle mission in 2008, he was told he could bring his family for the official photo shoot wearing the famous orange "pumpkin suit." They didn't specify two-legged or four-legged family members, and even though dogs were not typically allowed on the NASA base, Melvin considered his dogs part of his family.

So, Melvin brought his rescue dogs, Jake and Scout, along with a neighbor who could hold them and keep them quiet in the back of his van. "I got to the guard shack, flashed my badge, and I gunned the van and drove to the photo lab," Melvin said.

He then climbed the back stairs, where the photographer was waiting. Melvin went into the photo lab with 100 MilkBones to keep the dogs busy while he changed into his suit and came out. "They (the dogs) ran toward me, and I told the photographer to hold his finger on the shutter, and that's how the photo was born." After the photo shoot, Melvin had to change, and the MilkBones had disappeared.

"The dogs started barking, and a security guard came in and asked if there were dogs in there," Melvin said. "We said, 'No, that's the doggy screensaver!'" After he changed, he was able to quiet the dogs and leave the area.

[Nashua Fire Rescue @nashuafire]

Today members of @Local_789 and the Nashua Lions worked together on a Habitat for Humanity project. The playhouses that were constructed will be auctioned off at a later date.

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

Be sure to check out the Sept. edition of "Senior Center Happenings"
https://t.co/pvqE3tBcIL

[City of Nashua OEM @NashuaOEM]

Today's Cooling Centers @NSKorg @PheasantLnMall @NashuaSeniors @Ridebigblue @nashuadpw

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

Don't miss out on the great events and programs coming up at the Nashua Senior Activity Center
https://t.co/L8aRqOXU5z

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

https://t.co/WAs1JhmXXg
Great programs coming up at the Nashua Senior Activity Center

[Nashua Fire Rescue @nashuafire]

As we approach summer and the 4th of July, please..."Be Prepared, Be Safe, and Be
Responsible. " Attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the professionals.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

“Twice this week, I have watched an elderly individual, fade into the busy life in which we all live. One man just needed Panadol for his wife but the shop assistant simply said it’s in aisle ‘6’. But he struggled to navigate the supermarket and as I watched him go in the wrong direction, I left all my groceries and took him where he needed to go.

Today, I watched an elderly man struggle in the heat, who had obviously had a fall with a huge scrape and blood on his leg. He walked past people in the cafe, while he slowly made his way to his car. Not one person stopped. Or looked. Or acknowledged him. I took him to his car and checked he was ok. He told me he had a fall and wasn’t sure how the air con worked in his car so he just didn’t use it. I sat with him, until his air con kicked in and heard him talk about the old frail body that he is in, that fails him now, every single day.

When you see an elderly person walking down the street, searching in the supermarket or struggling to their car, take a minute out of your busy schedule and ask them if they need a hand. Think about your grand parents and your parents and how pissed you would be if someone didn’t stop to help them. But more, think of them as you.

Once upon a time they were you. They were busy, they had work, they had children, they were able.... Today, they are just in an older body that is not going as fast as it used to and this busy life is confusing. They deserve our utmost respect and consideration. One day it will be you, it will be us. I wish more people gave a sh*t about them and acknowledged them for their admirable existence and geez I hope someday, not that far away, someone does it for me.”

Credit: Adele Barbaro

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

Check out some of the May Happenings at the Nashua Senior Center. Celebrating 45 years of serving greater Nashua seniors
https://t.co/ScgCQIBCC8

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

https://t.co/vQUKTVfw4p
So much is happening this Spring at the Nashua Senior Activity Center

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

Flea Market today. Nashua Senior Center, 70 Temple St, 9-2. More than 30 vendors

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

Spring is right around the corner! Sign up now for the Nashua Senior Center Golf League.
https://t.co/D0qsUSxXUf

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

The Nashua Senior Activity Center is closed today, Thursday Feb. 23

[Nashua Fire Rescue @nashuafire]

Your Nashua firefighters have had a busy day dealing with over 70 emergencies - many water related as the cold weather has had a significant impact on our city. Here crews work to minimize a broken water pipe at @stjoesnashua ER this morning. @Local_789

[Nashua Senior Center @NashuaSeniors]

https://t.co/tvlLZ6zXdA We're ready for Spring, are you?