Curves closes doors, new biz takes space

Curves of South Whidbey closed its doors Tuesday, March 31 after 12 years of business.

Curves of South Whidbey closed its doors Tuesday, March 31 after 12 years of business.

Owners Cindy and Doug Calder, who purchased the franchise in April of 2006, announced the closure in a Thursday news release. They thanked the community and Goosefoot for their longtime location.

“We have been so honored to rent from Goosefoot, knowing our rent goes to supporting our community,” they said, in the release. “And Curves has been all about community.”

Although Bayview Curves has shuttered its doors, Oak Harbor Curves remains open.

Also, fitness at the Bayview location will continue with Equipped4Life, owned by Patty Maddux. She will focus on body weight and small equipment programming “in an environment that is welcoming, empowering, and promotes connectivity,” according to the release.