A question about birthday party

(Mina) Hi miree,Thank you for your useful blog. I am looking for kids birthday party goodie bags and decorations.We live in Jl.puricasablanca, kuningan. Chould you please Help me to find them?regards

(Miree) Hi Mina, Supermarkets like Ranch Market , Grand Lucky in Sudirman have a selection of party hats, balloons, lollie bage etc... another one that has a pretty good selection is the Hero Supermarket in Kemang, plus some of the larger shopping centers like Sogo & Metro. But if you are looking for something a bit more special contact Lani at Balloon World, Ph:7590-5980, e-mail: balloon@cbn.net.id, they are located in Cipete, theymake Pinata's to theme of the party and fill them with litle toys andsweets etc... Lots of fun for the Kids, also the 'Lolly Pop Man', who makes beautiful Lolly Pop's as you watch, he is located in Kebayoran Baru, Ph: 726-5977. Cheers

Document translator services in Jakarta

(Gabriela) Dear Miree, Do you know a place where I get documents translated (bahasa Indonesia to eniglish and german). Many thanks and best regards.

(Miree) Dear Gabriela, You can find a lot tralator services from this link http://www.webiklan.com/penerjemah.do Goodluck, Miree

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Karawaci and part time maid

(Sandy) Hi Miree, We are relatively new to Indonesia (7 months) and we live in Lippo Karawaci. I have a couple of questions I am hoping you can answer.
Could you recommend a massage place that does actual remedial/sports massage inor near Karawaci? We have a part time maid (she works Mon to Fri 7.30am to 2pm, does not live in). When we go on leave, say for 3 weeks, do we still pay her even though she isnot coming to the house to work?

(Miree) Dear Sandy, Thank you for your email.You can find alot infomation about karawaci in this website http://www.karawaci.info/ and they have list of spa places in this link http://www.karawaci.info/component/option,com_mtree/task,listcats/cat_id,111/Itemid,/Regarding your issue - I would suggest you pay your part time maid on daily basis or weekly basis. So in this case you won't necessary to pay her when you are away. I hope these answers help! Regards

resorts or spas near jakarta

(Liz) Hi Miree, We have visitors coming from Australia to visit us in early November andthey have expressed the desire to go away from Jakarta for a few days toa "spa or resort" . Do you know of anything that would fit that bill. Iguess they are not really thinking about anything "indonesian" likepuncak or anyer but something more 'international'. Hope you can help

(Miree) Dear Liz, Thank you for your email. I would suggest you to take your guests to first class programs of alternating vigorous exercise and relaxing spa treatments are delivered with a unique Indonesian flair. This Indonesian custom makes you feel instantly at home and yet far away; wrapped in the exotic cultures of Java. http://www.javanaspa.co.id/ or Losari Coffee Plantation Resort & Spa http://www.losari.info/ These place are famous among Jakarta expatriates for getaway holiday. Goodluck! Miree

Shops near to the Sultan Residence, learn bahasa, ladies group and bridge games

(Pat) Dear Miree, What a great site and great info! Congratulations to you and your team! I am very new to Jakarta - been here only 10 days. Can you tell me of any stores near to the Sultan Residence where I can find household necessities such as clothes hangers, cutlery trays, ice cubetrays, buckets, crockery, etc? I am not looking for high end stuff. I would like to learn to speak Bahasa Indonesia. Do you know of any group classes where I would be likely to meet other ladies? I have been learning to play bridge online on www.bridgedoctor.com website. I would really like to join a beginners class so would you know of any? Hoping that you can help.

(Miree) Hi Pat, Thank you for your email.Sultan Residence very close to Plaza Senayan which they have HERO supermarket, they pretty complete for household and price are good not expensive. To learn bahasa Indonesia you can contact Barry / Fransiska 0815 880 2234 www.sibschool.com And last you can join to play bridge with ANZA (Australian and New Zealand Association) http://www.anzajakarta.org/They play bridge together every Friday at 1pm and you can meet other ladies too including me ;-) Feel free to call me if you would like to join the Friday meeting group. Cheers, Miree

Dance classes in Jakarta?

(Jacqui) Hi Miree, We are looking at re-locating to Jakarta. My 13 year old daughter is a keendancer. Are there jazz, tap, hip-hop, acrobat, contemporary classes available anywhere? I have found some info on classical ballet classes. At present she is dancing 5 days a week across all genres and is keen to pursuea career in dance. Is there anywhere in Jakarta that may be able toaccommodate her?? Thanks in advance. Jacqui

(Miree) Hi Jacqui,Thank you for your email.I answered this question before, you can see the details for good ballet school in here
http://askmiree-whatsnewjakarta.blogspot.com/2008/05/best-ballet-place-in-jakarta.html
or you can contact the W9 CLUB . They have various dance classes.
Cheers!

Where to learn ballroom dances?

(Dominique) Dear Miree, Could you tell me where my husband and I could learn how to dance valtz, tango and others ballroom dances . It could be in a club or with a private teacher . Many thanks Best regards

(Miree) Dear Dominique, Thank you for your email. You and you husband can try to contact the W9 club.
http://www.the-w9club.com/
The W9 Club is a music and dance club in a private home setting serving westernstyle grill, wines and cocktails in a latin ambience. It is home to JakartaTango Club, Jakarta International Community Choir (JICC), Jakarta CommunityChoir (JCC), and supports community and private functions in its variousmulti-purpose rooms in this restored two storey art deco style house in thetree-lined street in Wijaya IX, Kebayoran Baru in South Jakarta, close to BlokM.Ballroom, salsa, latin, tango dance and belly-dancing classes are scheduledweekly and in-house dance instructors entertain guests in the patio in theevenings for those who wish to dance outside of class. Open daily from 11.00amto 110.00 pm Jl. Wijaya IX No.21 Jakarta 12160
Email: info@the-w9club.com
Tel: 62 21 720 8213
Happy Tango!
Cheers,Miree

Where to rent laptop on daily basis?

(Gabe) Hi Miree,I used to live in Jakarta a few years ago and will be returning for a weekfor some business meetings.I'm looking for a place that rents laptop computers on a daily basis as Iwill be doing some training for the meeting attendees.I can't seem to find many places online. The hotels will rent laptops - butonly at relatively expensive rates.Thanks for any help or direction you can provide.regards

(Miree) Dear Gabe,You can try to contact http://www.gudangrental.com/sewa.htm or http://www.rajarental.com/They can rent laptop on daily basis.Good luck!

Looking for suitable venue to hold a get-together

(Randy) Hi Miree, Just wondering if you would be able to provide me with some information on the following. The Association of Sri Lankans in Indonesia (ASLI) is planning to have a get-together towards the end of October and we are now looking for a suitabable venue. The number of persons attending would be around 75 - 100, including children. Therefore, ideally it should be a function hall (preferably with some open-air/garden space) where we could arrange our own catering and bar services, musical entertainment etc.. So what we are looking for is just the rental of the place (including> tables/chairs/crockery/cutlery and other basics) for a Saturday night.> The preferred location is South Jakarta, in or around Kemang. Any suggestions? Look forward to hear from you. Thanks and regards,Randy

(Miree) Hi Randy,You can contact
Donna Pirone at Mobile 0818772577
Work 7197209
dpirone@essencelifestyle.net
Jl. Bangka XI No.66 Jakarta Selatan
She can provide a venue - as well as providing catering services if required. Also we can recommend Della Rosa Jalan Kemang Raya 120 Phone 62 21 7181216 - 6221 7181217
Wishing you an enjoyable event! Best regards Miree

maid/housekeeper

(Glenys) Hi Miree, My name is Glenys and I think we met before I left Jakarta 5 years ago. I had lived there for 7 years and ran the NewZealand ladies lunch group at the time. I am hoping that as you are in relocations, as I dabbled in myself, you may know of some new expat household positions available for my wonderful housekeeper, Asih. I was recently up in Jakarta very briefly and had time to track down and catch up with my old maid Asih. She has just had another baby, 2 months oldbut is keen to get a new position. She is so capable , her english is very good, she reads also in English which is something we, as a family helped her with. She Cooks amazingly and follows recipes from englishrecipe books. She has worked for expats for approx 14 years and she wasjust like my P.A when she worked for us. She can handle dinner parties with ease (and finesse) she is very responsible and intuitive to expat family situations. Asih is extremely discreet and faultlessly trustworthy and reliable,certainly traits not always common in staff!. I am just sorry for her that her last employers didn't think to facilitate her more when they returned to Norway and left her hanging without any sort of deadline to work with and was consequequently left without a job to go to when they left. She has since had her second baby and is now more than ready to recommence work.She is far to good a maid to be wasted and wants to work in Kemang,Pondok Indah, Cilandak area, (she lives in Fatmawati, her husband is still doing security at Palm Mansions in Cilandak where we used tolive.) I can highly recommend Asih for a general housekeeper's role butshe would prefer not to live in as she has 2 children.She worked for usa total of 7 years from the first day we arrived, until Peter (myhusband) left. In fact Asih was so devoted to our family and children,she was prepared to follow back to New Zealand and work 6 month stints which we disuaded her from due to the climate and cultural differences.We have kept in touch and I have kept up our friendship since ourreturn. I would feel much happier if I knew she had a good position with pay commenserate to her skills and experience. In my view she is well worth 2 million per month. I hope there may be a chance you can help Asih.
Her contact phone number is - 0813 111 87764

(Miree) Hi Glenys, nice to hear from you and great you have found my blog. There are several new familes coming in currently, so will pass Asih's mobile number onto them. I am sure if she is as good as you say she will find aposition in no time and maybe my readers may have someone they can passher number onto as well, as good staff with english are hard to find.All the best, Miree.