More Info before Moving to Bali

Prepare for your move to Bali … before you relocate. Read about shops and services which cater to expatriates living in Bali from local expat residents:

So You Think You’d Like to Live in Bali? 

by Rachel Greaves

EXPAT ORGANIZATIONS:

BIWA - Bali International Women’s Association. This social and community welfare based association is for Indonesian and expatriate women of all nationalities residing in Bali. New members are always welcome. Currrently 175 members, activities include monthly lunch, and support of a wide variety of needy organizations. President: Joyce Nelwan. Website www.biwa-bali.org

Bali Bulldogs Expat Football (Soccer) Social Team - football club catering for Kindergarten, juniors, girls and seniors football all played within a relaxed and secure atmosphere. www.balibulldogsfc.com

Bali SOS: An information source for Bali’s relief efforts

AA-Al-Anon - Wed and Fri at 6:00 Dhynana Pura Hotel (0361) 730-442 In Ubud, Sun-Tues (0361) 975-364 http://aa-bali.org

Bali Comedy Club (0361) 286-283
Email: bcc@emientertainment.com

Anggun - Bali Cultural House
Bhineka Jati Jaya 4 C, Tuban
763-299
Languages including Japanese, Yoga ballet and Balinese dancing

Bali Geckos Australian Rules Football Club

Bali Geckos Cricket Club - contact Dan Metcalf
winegods@indosat.net.id

Bali International Cricket Club - social cricket on Sundays at Sidakarya field at 11:00am. Contact the Secretary, Ian Jasper, Ph: 0818-893434, Email: ianwj@attglobal.net For more info - http://www.balicricket.com/

Hash House Harriers - Monday and Saturday at 4:30 - hash sheets at Kalimantan Restaurant, Koki’s and Ari’s café in Sanur and Naughty Nuri’s Email winnie@balihash.com Website http://bali-hash.com

Hash Base for Central Bali - Naughty Nuri’s Warung … opposite the Neka Museum.

Kuta Small Business Association
Tel./Fax +62 361 758 995, ksba@ietro.com www.ksba.info

KSBA assists in the general recovery and a community based development of Kuta, as well as promoting tourism and trade in Bali. Structured as a board, the KSBA has a healthy mix of Balinese, Indonesian and expatriate members.

Nusa Dua Rotary Club Carlos Vinas, President

Rotary Club of Bali-Seminyak Helping Balinese in Need. President 2004/05: Mark Savage
Email: president@rotaryseminyak.org
Website: http://www.rotaryseminyak.org/

Royal Bali Yacht Club bbsyacgt@idola.net.id

Sanur Residents - community project group, call 281-685 Meetings second Thursday monthly

Skal International - Professional tourism industry association. Call Al Purwa at 751-517 or Brian Watson at 701-638

Tennis Club Nusa Dua Beach Hotel

Ubud Men’s Support Group - Tuesday, 6:00 call Jim at (Ubud) 974-393

Women’s Life Drawing Group - Thursday, Seniwati Studio, Ubud, Tel. 975-485; 0812-394-6595 Wed, Sat, Sun 2-5 pm; With Mary Northmore and the Seniwati Women’s Gallery in Ubud 970-827.

For a listing of foreign-language religious services

For a comprehensive listing of Bali community organizations, see the Bali Advertiser Community Events section.