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Healthy Living Norman reports membership growth, high class volume and plans for expansion
Summary
Healthy Living Norman told the Park Board it delivered thousands of classes, recorded more than 100,000 check-ins last year and aims to grow membership and programming; the board accepted the report and forwarded it to City Council.
A representative of Healthy Living Norman presented the adult wellness and education center’s annual report to the City of Norman Park Board on Sept. 4. The board voted to accept the report and forward it to City Council.
Why it matters: Healthy Living Norman is the city’s adult wellness center for older adults and relies on partnerships, insurance benefit programs and volunteers. Its operations affect Parks & Recreation scheduling, community programming and health services for older residents.
What the board heard: The presenter (name not specified in the audio record) described program volume and membership trends for the city’s fiscal year 2024–25 and early 2025–26 activity. Highlights included: - Fitness programming: 2,455 fitness classes with more than 34,000 attendances reported. - Arts and education: 678 art classes with attendance over 4,000; 660 educational classes and other events. - Check-ins and membership: about 109,000 total check-ins for the reporting year; unduplicated average of 1,448 people per month; membership count at 3,358 at the end of June 2025 and over 3,500 by early September 2025. - Membership composition and revenue: insurance-based memberships (SilverSneakers, Renew Active, Silver&Fit) comprised a large share of users (presenter cited roughly 58%); the presenter noted an average revenue-per-member figure around $15.32 for the reported period because insurance reimbursements lower per-member direct income. The presenter reported net revenue of $16,387 for the fiscal reporting period; expenditures had grown more than revenue but summer months were strong. - Scholarships and access: the presenter reiterated that the center uses scholarships and sliding-scale fees to maintain access; the presenter noted continuing demand for scholarships and an interest in growing the scholarship fund. - Programs and partnerships: the presenter listed cultural programming funded partly by a grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, a Dimensions of Wellness garden in partnership with Cleveland County Master Gardeners and upcoming events such as a garden party on Sept. 9. - Staffing and governance: the presenter said the center employs four full-time staff members (executive director, business manager, program manager and facilities manager) and numerous part-time instructors; the advisory board includes representatives from local institutions and healthcare partners; the center has been transitioning from affiliation with Healthy Living Oklahoma City to an independent Norman-based nonprofit structure.
Operational notes: the presenter described a lagging audit that is nearly complete and a delayed installation of LED lighting on an outdoor art piece due to manufacturer lead times.
Board action: The board accepted the annual report and voted to forward it to City Council.
Ending: Staff will include the Healthy Living Norman report in the City Council packet for the council’s awareness and possible future action; the center plans targeted strategies to increase individual and family memberships while maintaining insurance-member access.
