Meet Betty Scott and Chick King
The Village at Penn State
“Together Chick and Betty have enjoyed making the most out of life at The Village. When asked what makes The Village special, Chick and Betty say that they feel it’s a warm, beautiful, caring home with a huge, loving family of friends.”
In 2010, Chick and Nancy, his wife of 50 years, were considering retirement communities in the Philadelphia area. The Village at Penn State wasn’t even on their radar until a friend encouraged them to tour the community.
When they visited, Chick and Nancy were impressed that the cottages, amenities and location offered all they would want. But what sealed the deal for them was dinner with residents Hope and Ron Coder. “I’ll bet Ron convinced more people to come to The Village than anyone else,” jokes Chick.
Several months later, Chick and Nancy made The Village their home and became active in resident life. They enjoyed sixteen months at The Village before Nancy passed away. Chick found a great deal of support and comfort from his new friends at The Village.
He also found support from a lifetime friend, Betty Scott. Five years before, Betty had lost her husband, Russ, a fraternity brother of Chick’s from their days as college students at Penn State. The two couples had spent time together over the years, taking trips, skiing and hiking.
Though Chick and Betty had already known each other for more than 50 years, they’ve only been partners since 2012. It was at that time that Chick invited Betty to join him at a Penn State Football game and the rest is history!
Together Chick and Betty have enjoyed making the most out of life at The Village. When asked what makes The Village special, Chick and Betty say that they feel it’s a warm, beautiful, caring home with a huge, loving family of friends.
Spending time with friends is important to them. Cocktails in the Cub Lounge and dining in the main dining room are a highlight of every day. Activities and events provide boundless entertainment and fun they share with each other and with friends.
Chick and Betty cherish their life at The Village and are devoted to its continued improvement. “Like many residents, we were thrilled to learn that Liberty was committed to adding new spaces that would enhance community life. What was particularly exciting was that Liberty listened to residents and prioritized projects based on what mattered most to us.”
Chick and Betty also point out that Liberty not only listened, they also invited residents to participate in planning, such as collaborating with landscapers to choose plants and trees indigenous to the area, and meeting with designers to select finishes and furnishings for the new construction.
The dynamic new spaces being added to The Village have inspired Chick and Betty to invest in this very special place they live. “We have made a home together at The Village, and our gift to support the new community room will deepen fellowship and enrichment opportunities for everyone. The people make The Village a wonderful home because it reflects the collective personalities of everyone here.”
