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Bermuda Associations and Non-Profit organizations, A-B Listing

Part one of a very long list with basic details on each

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By Keith Archibald Forbes (see About Us) exclusively for Bermuda Online

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The author will welcome e-mails with relevant contact and/or up-to-date information from Bermuda organizations. Please note it is up to the organizations to give correct information, it is not in Bermuda Online's remit to research it. Contact all those shown below by e-mail or telephone or fax. If they have a website, they will get a free courtesy active hyperlink after (not before) they hyperlink to Bermuda Online. See Links Policy. If calling from overseas, dial the country code for Bermuda (1 from USA or Canada, 001 from elsewhere), then area code 441, then a 3-digit regional or cellular (mobile) number and finally 4-digit local number. Remember that Bermuda is 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST in USA), has same time (Atlantic Standard Time) as Nova Scotia, Canada and is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 

Some organizations are Bermuda Government (but not British Government) registered as not for profit charities (and shown below with their number, in bold). This is because they benefit a significant portion of the public; have a formal constitution; are not government (although some have government contracts, or receive some support from government); are self governing; have a volunteer governing board of unpaid trustees; have volunteers, although some have paid staff; are not political, although they may engage in political activity to promote their purpose; are not religious and do not discriminate if individuals don't accept their doctrine; do not distribute profits; and do not issue or sell stock. As a registered charity, an organization is usually more heavily favored by philanthropic individuals or organizations for giving or bequeathing funds.

At January 1, 2007, there were 408 registered charities (RC) in Bermuda, or 1 for every 180 residents. It makes Bermuda the most densely populated registered charities centre per square mile in the world, in a territory the World Bank has declared the word's most affluent.

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Activities Center KEMH Continuing Care Unit, 7 Point Finger Road, Paget DV 04. Phone 239-2020. Adult day care center for seniors. Transportation provided for participating residents living from Crawl Hill to Horseshoe Bay.
Activities Association of Bermuda (AAB) Promoters of quality care for Bermuda's seniors. Has periodic workshops in Bermuda in partnership with the US National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP).
Activity Professionals 3 Kent Avenue, Devonshire DV 07
Adlev Entertainment Awards RC 622
Admiralty House Community Center 2 Admiralty Lane, Pembroke HM 01. Phone 295-9094. Fax 295-4695. Seniors social club. RC 089.
Adult Children of Alcoholics Self-help group, call 295-0999. Meets every Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm at Salvation Army Citadel, North Street, Pembroke. Open to all adults.
Adult Education School RC 229
Advisory Architectural Panel See Bermuda Government Boards
Aerobic Dance Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at Police Club, Prospect, 5:30-6:30 pm. 24 classes $170. All welcome. Phone 236-6608.
African Dance Company P. O. Box WK 394, Warwick WK 03. Studio 293 7679 or 238 2645. Or 238 3667
African Heritage Society RC 601
Agape House (hospice) A hospice, a residence for those with a terminal illness. 7 Point Finger Road, Paget DV 04. Telephone 239 2025
Age Concern (Bermuda) Bermuda-registered charity # 137. 25 Point Finger Road, Paget DV 04, Bermuda. P. O. Box HM 2397, Hamilton HM JX, Bermuda. Telephone (441) 238-7525. Fax (441) 238-7177. E-mail info@AgeConcern.bm. Claudette Fleming, Executive Director. Open to the public 9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday. Not part of Age Concern in UK and not offering the services they do to UK-based seniors or the disabled. Most of the income from this entity is from the corporate private sector, Bermuda Government and some individuals. Income goes to operating expenses. It communicates its work and networking capabilities through conferences, forums, newsletters, supplements. It operates at the systems level, not necessarily the individual level. It is a 'connector' and 'watchdog' group not a direct service provider, an administrative body, considering long term needs for Bermuda. It is engaged in public speaking, advocacy and a lot of report writing to government and those who fund it. There is an annual membership fee to individuals.
Ahead Bermuda RC 630
Air Advisory Committee See Bermuda Government Boards
Air Transport Licensing Board See Bermuda Government Boards
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Bermuda Following an idea hatched in 2004, 16 Bermuda-based pilots formed and activated Vector Ltd in 2006 to lease US plane Cessna N2148R - see photo below - for some months. All 16 are members of AOPA. They had hoped for years to be able to use in Bermuda a light airplane  retrofitted with a new technology diesel engine that burns jet fuel or diesel, and uses only half the fuel of the Avgas engines. The aircraft arrived in October 2006. Vector’s 2003 model Cessna 172 -  pictured here - is a German-made, US-registered Thielert Centurion 1.7, 125 HP, jet A-1burning, compression ignition engine. It arrived from Epic Aviation, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, having flown non-stop on standard tanks from Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Flight time was approximately 5 hours. The Thielert offers FADEC (full authority digital engine control) computer diagnostics, a three-bladed constant speed propeller, and a turbocharger with intercooler. Best of all, it uses locally available jet fuel. Bermuda was - and still is - one of the very few places in the developed world and perhaps the only place referring to itself as a major international business center where Avgas is not available and tourists do not have a chance to see Bermuda by air from a local perspective using any any light aircraft requiring Avgas. In contrast, airports throughout the Caribbean (for example, Bahamas, St. Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, Jamaica, etc) have allowed this and have the facilities to provide the fuel, some for over 40 years. This new technology aircraft finally offers qualified Bermudians and other non-military persons with commercial or private flying licenses a chance to fly locally and to take pictures of Bermuda from the air. It is the first local light general aviation flying in Bermuda for over 50 years. (The US Navy and before it the USAF at Kindley USAF Bermuda (also Royal Navy base and Canadian Forces Station staff also in Bermuda then were allowed to use it too) used to have a flying club until the US bases were closed in Bermuda in 1995 but until October 2006 the Bermuda Government disallowed locals from any such flying in Bermuda). 

AOPA has been working closely with FAA to ease such restrictions on all general aviation and because the FAA has done so, Bermuda had to do the same. This waiver is another incremental step in restoring general aviation access to the National Airspace System. This latest waiver also allows aircraft registered in Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands, along with Canadian, Mexican, and Bahamian-registered aircraft, to operate in the USA in the same way as and with no more restrictions than USA-registered aircraft.  

Al-Anon Meets Fridays, TGIF group, St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, South Road, Paget, 6:45-8:15 pm. Call 236-8606
Alcoholics Anonymous Devonshire. Call 236 8293.
Alcoholics Anonymous St. George's. Call 297 0965
Alexandrina Lodge 1026 GUO of OF, 75 Court Street, Hamilton HM 12. Call 292 2286
Allan Vincent Smith Foundation, (The) Confidential helpline at 295-0002 on AIDS between 5:30 and 9 pm Monday to Friday. RC 340
Allergy Clinic of Bermuda Not a registered charity. Dr. J. Harvey, Corner Walls, 31 Point Finger Road, Paget DV 04, Bermuda. Telephone 236-7401
All God's Children Drama Club Somerset. Ellington (Elty) Anderson, phone 232-1214.
L'Alliance Francaise des Bermudes The organization for French nationals and French-speaking locals. With a strong presence on 14 July and other days. Voice mail 291 4758 or Mariette Savoie at 236-6483. Or e-mail alliance_bermudes@hotmail.com. See Bermuda's Links with France. Every July 14, it celebrates Bastille Day. RC 537
Al-Manara RC 589. Contact Janel Lodge-Fletcher
Al Markazal Islami RC 593
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (USA) Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter Call 291-3062 or e-mail drabain@bermudaalpha.bm . RC 553
Alternative Health Monitoring Information Service RC 546
Alternative Learning Foundation RC 626
Altrusa Club of Bermuda Meets third Friday of each month, business meeting 8 pm. Call Mrs. Peggy Spencer-Arscott at 236-2574. An international volunteer service organization. The Bermuda club, more than 60 years old, is in District One which also includes all the New England states of the USA and Quebec, Canada. In March 2001, the Bermuda club hosted Altrusa's District One annual conference at the Southampton Princess.  RC 004
Alumni Association of the Bermuda High School for Girls 27 Richmond Road, Pembroke HM 008. Telephone 295-6153 or fax 295-2754
Alumni Association  Phone 239-4030. For graduates of the now-gone Bermuda Technical Institute, Hotel & Catering College, Academic 6th Form Centre and present-day Bermuda College.
Alzheimer's Family Support Group Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 5:30 pm at KEMH. Phone 238-2168.
Amarylis Foundation (The) RC 523
American Ladies in Bermuda (ALIB) Provides information, support and fund-raising activities for new residents of all nationalities. Meets third Sunday each month at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, 2-4 pm. For further information call Gail Adcock at 236-6881. RC 103
American Society of Bermuda P. O. Box HM 3339, Hamilton HM PX. Telephone 291 3543. 2006 annual membership costs are Family and guest $50; individual $25, student $15. To renew or establish membership, Web site. americansociety.bm. RC 443
Amigos De Terciera Idade - Friends of Senior Citizens RC 577
Amnesty International Bermuda (AIB) Dallas Building, 7 Victoria Street,  Hamilton, call 295 7906 (days) or 295 7390 (evenings). Meets second Tuesday each month. PO Box HM 2136, Hamilton HM JX, call 296-3249 or email aibda@ibl.bm. Membership is $30 for individuals, $60 for couples and $10 for students. RC 238.  This branch of the world-wide organization was founded in 1983 by Bermudians and is locally funded. Members of AIB can help write letters on behalf of people in immediate danger of torture or disappearance as part of an urgent action network. Members can also work on specific human rights cases or issues as part of a group and assist with projects and events as volunteers.
Anaesthetic Association From September 1, 2001: "The Berries," 35 Berry Hill Road, Paget DV 03. Mailing address is P. O. Box 1640, Hamilton HM GX. Telephone (441) 232-5053. Fax (441) 232-5055
Anglican church of Bermuda (The) See web site. RC 306
Appeals Committee See Bermuda Government Boards
Appeals Tribunal See Bermuda Government Boards
Architects Registration Council See Bermuda Government Boards 
Architectural Association of Bermuda (The) RC 574
Archives Advisory Council See Bermuda Government Boards
Area 51 Racing One of four local clubs racing British Seagull outboard engines
Association for Advancement of Science & Technology (441) 295-3680. Fax (441) 292-3243. Fosters kinship and alliances within the local scientific community and links abroad
Association for Due Process & The Constitution The Secretary, P. O. Box HM 485, Hamilton HM CX, Bermuda. Or e-mail Warren Cabral at wcabral@ibl.bm. It has opposed the process of constitutional reform, arguing that the Constitution should not be changed without a constitutional conference. In August 2001, an Order in Council came into force which empowered the Boundaries Commission to make recommendations on the number and boundaries of constituencies in a single seat electoral system. 
Association for the Mentally Handicapped of Bermuda P. O. Box HM 1634, Hamilton HM GX. Phone 292-7206. Contact Pastor D. Randolph Wilson. RC 077
Association of Administrative Professionals  
Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers (ABCO) All regulated institutions - such as banks - are required by law to appoint a reporting or compliance officer. He or she is responsible for passing reports of suspicious transactions to the Financial Investigation Unit (FIU) of the Bermuda Police Service. The association is open to all involved in compliance and anti-money laundering procedures and keeps its members abreast of current requirements and procedures.
Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) XL House, One Bermudiana Road, Hamilton HM 11 Bermuda. Tel: 441-294-7221. Fax: 441-296-4207. Also with an office in Washington, DC. An insurance industry trade organization in Bermuda since 1986, representing 18 of Bermuda's Class 4 highly capitalized insurance and reinsurance companies in Bermuda and around the world. It provides policy papers, legislative suggestions, treaty analysis, reinsurance-related technical assistance and advice, both in Bermuda and USA, as support for developing and maintaining a healthy international insurance/reinsurance industry in Bermuda. It also helps to promote the Class 4 market in ceding insurer forums noting the growing prominent role played by these global insurers and reinsurers. It operates to sustain enduring substantive businesses, jobs and prosperity in Bermuda. ABIR's current membership includes ACE Limited, Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd., AXIS Specialty Ltd, Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd, Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd, Olympus Re, Partner Reinsurance, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd, Starr Excess Liability Ins. Co. Ltd, XL Capital Ltd.
Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) Until April 26, 2001 the International Companies Division of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, now under this separate title. P. O. Box HM 655, Hamilton HM CX. Phone (441) 295-8932. Fax (441) 292-5779. E-mail bcc2@ibl.bm. Officers include President, David Ezekiel. Members include all the "exempted" or "international" companies, exempted partnerships and trusts registered and with a physical presence in Bermuda - including those shown separately under Insurance Companies and Other International Companies. The ABIC Education Awards programme provides scholarships to Bermudian students pursuing higher education at accredited four-year, degree granting colleges and universities in studies connected primarily to international business to support of Bermuda’s infrastructure.
Association of Canadians in Bermuda P. O. Box HM 2071, Hamilton HM HX. E-mail acibadmin@northrock.bm. A non-profit organization for Canadians in Bermuda, to help keep the Canadian culture alive. Founded in 2000. RC 566. Website canadiansinbermuda.bm.
Association of Human Resource Professionals pending
Association of Licensed Trustees C/o Robert Miller, Cedar Trust Company Ltd., 48 Cedarpark Center, Hamilton HM 11. P. O. Box HM 148, Hamilton HM AX. Telephone (441) 292-0567. Fax (441) 292-0732
Association of Filipinos in Bermuda There are about 600, including doctors, accountants, nurses, waiters including domestic servants and more. RC 529. 2005-2006 officers are President  Helen Prevendido; Vice-President Tonet Pagayne; Secretary: Sharon Reyes; Asst. Secretary Estella Dizon;
Treasurer Joselito Ordona; Asst. Treasurer Elvira Maypa; Auditor Marcos Lequin;
P.R.O's Felix Maclang, Ignacio Cipriano, Mely Carlit, and Boy Puaso; Adviser: Sonia Loudermilk.
Association of Professional Assistants pending
Association of Professional Engineers pending
Association of School Principals C/o Bermuda Union of Teachers. It has a representative on the Labor Advisory Council, a Bermuda Government Board.
Association of Securities Dealers Suite 635, 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11. P. O. Box HM 66, Hamilton HM AX. Telephone (441) 291-1442. Fax (441) 292-7313
Asthmatic Support Group First Thursday each month, Conference Room, Floor 1, King Edward Memorial Hospital, 7:30 pm. Call Andrea Smith at 293-0652
Astrid Trust of Bermuda (The) RC 360
Arts Center at Dockyard See artists and art on exhibition and for sale. Call 234 2809 for more details or fax 234-0540. Or e-mail artcentre@ibl.bm
Atlantic Phoenix Lodge Freemasons Hall, Reid Street, Hamilton. Established  in1797. 
Audit Committee See Bermuda Government Boards 2002

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Bahamas Association of Bermuda Phone Don Mitchell 294-2590 (work) or 293-5408 (home);  or Shervonne Hollis (292-2847 (home) or Judy Simpson 293-8063.
Bailey's Bay Cricket Club 5 Duck's Puddle Drive, Hamilton Parish CR 04. Telephone 293 8064
Ballroom Dancing Hamilton Princess Hotel, Tuesday, 8 to 11 pm
Bank of Bermuda Foundation (The) RC 595. Formed in January 2001, it combines the facilities and services of the bank's former Centennial Trust, Charitable Trust and Educational Trust.
Bank of Butterfield Employees Shared Trust (BEST) Formed in 2001 as an employee-driven community program that  combines staff donations with matching bank contributions
Barbados Association of Bermuda An organization of Barbadians living and working in Bermuda. Includes an annual show of Bajan dishes cooked by men. About 300 Bajans work in Bermuda, including teachers, Police, chefs, lawyers, judiciary. RC 401
Barn, The 44 Devon Spring Road, Devonshire FL 01, telephone 236 3155. Part of the Hospitals Auxiliary registered charity. The Barn operates a thrift shop
Befrienders Bermuda RC 638
Bereavement Association of Caregivers P. O. Box DD 174, St. David's DD BX. Telephone 297 0030
Bereavement Support P. O. Box HM 1023, Hamilton HM DX. Telephone 239 2025
Berkeley Educational Society RC 124
Berkeley Institute Alumni Association (The) RC 470
Berkeley Institute Parent- Teacher-Students Association RC 111
Bermuda Academy of Music  
Bermuda African Violet Society Meeting, Fourth Tuesday each month, 7:30 pm, Horticultural Hall, Bermuda Botanical Gardens, Paget, new members welcome. Call Hattieann Gilbert at 234-0650 or secretary Barbara Millett at 292-6662.
Bermuda Agricultural Group Dedicated to preserving Bermuda's agriculture industry and lifestyle. It runs an annual Agricultural Camp. It operates from Tudor Farm in Southampton, an 11 acre farm purchased by the Bermuda Government to preserve the integrity of the largest remaining farm in Bermuda. C. Douglas, Secretary, c/o Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, P. O. Box HM 834, Hamilton HM CX. Or fax 293-0176. Or e-mail douglas@ibl.bm. RC 475
Bermuda All Breed Club P. O. Box HM 23, Hamilton HM AX. Phone 234-3360. Fax 234-4101. email babc@northrock.bm. Also see The Dog Training Club of Bermuda. RC 479
Bermuda Alzheimer's Family Support Association P. O. Box DV 114, Devonshire DV BX. Meets second Tuesday of each month, Continuous Care Unit Activities room, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, 5:30 pm. Call Julie Kay Darrell at 238-2168.
Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association (BASA) P. O. Box PG 149, Paget PG BX.  Or P. O. Box DV 577, Devonshire DV BX. 2002 President is Ian Gordon. Phone 292-1713. There are no professional swimming teams. All amateur swimming events. It has its own swimming pool at Canal Road, Pembroke and a White's Island Aquatic Program. RC 148
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo Bermuda Government owned. Call 293 2727. Entry fee for non-members
Bermuda Archery Association  
Bermuda Arts Center at Dockyard Artists and art on exhibition and for sale. Call 234 2809. Daily from 10 am to 5 PM. No charge for entry. RC 244
Bermuda Arts Council See Bermuda Government Boards 
Bermuda Arts & Fitness Academy Martial arts. Classes in various disciplines. 19 Chapel Road, Paget PG 02. Call 236-6331  or 737-5599. E-mail bafa@northrock.bm 
Bermuda Assessment & Referral Centre (BARC) Most referrals are through the judicial system. Drug Court convicts are given sentence breaks if they submit to a rehabilitation program
Bermuda Association for Chefs Phone 292-3700
Bermuda Association for the Education of Young Children Contact Audrie Francis. RC 460
Bermuda Association of Landscape Architects (BALA) Incorporated in 2002. A skill that combines art with science. Founders include Jim Leslie who works for Ministry of Works & Engineering and is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects; Sarah Vallis Peitila, Cooper and Gardner Architects and former curator of the Bermuda Botanical Gardens; Drew Pettit, Parks Planner, Parks Department, Ministry of the Environment, Member of the Landscape Institute of the UK; Souhaila Sarkis, Linberg & Simmons Architects, a member of the American and Canadian Societies of Landscape Architects. 
Bermuda Association of Professional Engineers RC 396
Bermuda Asthma & Allergy Support Group A member of the Eczema Association of America. Suite 303, 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM11. Telephone it at 292-9258 or fax 292-4535. RC 459
Bermuda Astronomical Society  Eddie McGonagle
Bermuda Athletic Association (BAA) BAA gymnasium, Serpentine Road, Pembroke HM 07. Telephone 292 3161.Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 pm for Badminton. Admission free for members, $5 for non-members. Phone 292-3161.
Bermuda Audubon Society Formed in 1954 in response to marsh dumping. P. O. Box HM 1328, Hamilton HM FX. Telephone (441) 292-1920.  Hotline to report environmental problems especially with birds 235-5513. RC 099. Website audubon.bm
Bermuda Autism Support and Education Society (BASE) Meets at 7:30 pm on the first Monday of each month at the Reading Clinic on Serpentine Road. Call Tricia Crow at 293-5333 or Paul Lambert at 238-2852 or Thea Furbert at 236-8307 e-mail basebda@yahoo.com. Caters to special needs workers, therapists and caregivers of challenged children. Has an annual Autism Awareness Month, usually in April. RC 590
Bermuda Auto Cycle Union Meets every third Tuesday of each month. New members welcome and anyone interested in MotoX.
Bermuda Automobile Dealers Association A trade group of most - not all - automobile dealers (It excludes Star Motors). One function is to try to get Government to increase the length of some cars that were allowed in under the older shorter lengths but are not allowed in under the new lengths - vehicles like the top-end BMW, Nissan Serens, Peugeot 307, Citroen station wagon, Daewoo Nubura, Rover 45 and more.
Bermuda Ballet Association RC 062

Bermuda Ball to Bermuda Breastfeeding

Bermuda Ball Hockey Association (BBHA) Similar to ice hockey but played on a hard surface instead of ice and with a hockey ball instead of a puck. RC 623
Bermuda Ballet Association RC 062
Bermuda  Bankers Association (BBA) Since November 2007. Funded by its members. Serves as the main representative body for banks and deposit taking/lending firms on the Island. Similar to banker's associations in other important financial jurisdictions, the BBA will serve as an industry think tank, lobby group and a forum for increased cooperation on non-competitive issues among the Island's banks.  The BBA's stated mission is to be a leading contributor in the development of public policy on the financial services sector and to ensure that the legal and regulatory framework governing banks operates in an efficient, effective and fair manner. will actively cooperate with other organizations locally and internationally in developing industry standards and conventions to enhance the efficiency and soundness of the financial system. In addition, it will endeavor to encourage compliance with the highest ethical standards and risk management practices within the industry to ensure that Bermuda's reputation as a respected international financial centre is protected. All the Island's chartered banks and lending/deposit taking institutions are eligible for membership and currently all banks doing business in Bermuda are members. The Bermuda Monetary Authority, which is responsible for the licensing, supervision and regulation of all financial institutions in Bermuda (including those conducting deposit taking, insurance, investment and trust business), will act as an ex officio observer of the BBA.
Bermuda Basketball Association Voice mail 291 3760
Bermuda Bar Association Reid House, 31 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12. P. O. Box HM 125, Hamilton HM AX. Telephone and Fax: (441) 295-4540. E-mail bdabar@ibl.bm. Trade association for lawyers (barristers) registered to practice law under the Bermuda Bar Act 1974. A member of the International Bar Association. Usually, the office is staffed from 2 to 5 pm weekdays.
Bermuda Beekeepers Association With regular meetings. Contact Randolph Furbert
Bermuda Bereavement Association of Care Givers P. O. Box DD 174, St. David's DD BX. Phone 297-0030
Bermuda Bible Society Suite 570, 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11. Rev. Mark Tremblay. RC 482
Bermuda Bicycle Association Contact Jennifer Hedges or Greg Hopkins. It has periodic races on streets and roads. RC 219
Bermuda Biological Station for Research Inc. Ferry Reach, St. George's. Call 297 1880. 1 hour tour of lab and facilities every Wednesday 10 am.  No charge. Gift shop open 10 am to 4 pm. RC 116
Bermuda Bird Fanciers Society With regular meetings and annual November show
Bermuda Bluebird Society Hotline for assistance with questions and problems 238-0168
Bermuda Boat and Canoe Club Pembroke. Telephone 295 6904
Bermuda Boat Parade RC 538
Bermuda Boot Scooters Country and Western Dancing, Police Recreation Club, Devonshire. Monday except Public Holidays. 8 to 10:30 pm, admission $5
Bermuda Botanical Gardens Guided tours of this Bermuda Government owned property, see Bermuda Botanical Society. Car park, Berry Hill Road entrance. Call 236 4201.
Bermuda Botanical Society Visitors Center, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Telephone 236 5291 or fax 236-8970. Free guided tour of Bermuda Botanical Gardens from center. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 am year-round, weather permitting. RC 249
Bermuda Bowling Federation 47 Middle Road, Warwick WK 05. P. O. Box 128, Warwick, WK BX. Telephone 236-5290. With members club liquor license. RC 487
Bermuda Boys Brigade A Christian organization for boys and girls 6-18 years. Meets Fridays at various churches and times for relevant groups. D. Semos at 236-9349 or C. Downs at Telephone 238-2237.
Bermuda Branch of the British Conservative Party Contact Neil Hitchcock, The Glebe House, 17 Glebe Hill, Tucker's Town, HS 02, Bermuda. E-mail nhitchcock@northrock.bm 
Bermuda Branch of the British Red Cross Society RC 113
Bermuda Bravery Awards Association Invites the public to nominate individuals who are believed to be directly responsible for a life saving or bravery or heroism act. Successful recipients receive cedar-framed certificates and press publicity and can mention the awards on their resumes. Regular citizens and non-Bermudians in the public or private sector are eligible, whether or not the bravery was as the result of employment. Names should be submitted by September 18 each year for the awards ceremony, usually held at Government House every mid October. Telephone D. Mark Selley, Chairman, at 293-3121. Or write to him at "Seven Seas" #6 Rock Garden Lane,
Harrington Hundreds Road, Smiths FL04, Bermuda.
Bermuda Breastfeeding Resource Center P. O. Box HM 1214, Hamilton HM FX. Telephone (441) 293-1689. RC 266

Bermuda Bridge to Bermuda Darts

Bermuda Bridge Federation (The) Regular games at the club, 7 Pomander Road, Paget, PG 05. Telephone  236 0551. Wednesday from 7:30 PM, rubber bridge Tuesday and Saturday 2 to 5 PM. Also, there is an annual Bermuda Regional Bridge Tournament, every January, usually at the Southampton Princess Hotel. It has been the most important fixture on the local bridge calendar for more than 40 years. It attracts more than 250 bridge players from the USA and Canada. They provide a welcome boost to the economy at a slow time of the year for visitors. Website bermudabowl.com. RC 415
Bermudian Canadian Association (BCA) in Toronto Its 25th anniversary celebrations in late 2006 were heralded by a gala dinner dance. More than 200 guests attended the event at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Toronto, including over thirty members and friends of the Pembroke Community Club’s (PCC) Terpsichorean Dance Group. The celebration had the personal blessing of the Mayor of Toronto, David Miller, and Premier of Ontario Province, Mr. Dalton McGuinty. Its first meeting was held in Scarborough, Ontario, initially as the Bermuda Social Club, with their first activity a Guy Fawkes party in November 1981. Its success helped them decide to change the name to the Bermudian Canadian Association. Its logo is a Bermuda Moongate encircled by the name of the association set against a background of palm trees with long tails flying over what looks like a lush green and white depiction of Horseshoe Beach. The Bermuda and Canadian flags fly on each side of the Moongate.
Bermuda Cadet Corps See Bermuda Government Boards 
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre 46 Point Finger Road, Paget. P. O. Box HM 1652, Hamilton HM FX. Phone 236-0949.. RC 070. Formerly Bermuda Tuberculosis, Cancer & Health Association. Since 1945, established by Act of Parliament. founded to assist patients fighting TB. It educates the community about prevention and early detection of cancer. It conducts 75% of all mammograms. It educates and supports diabetic and ostomy patients. 25 percent of all deaths in Bermuda were attributed to cancer in 2005. The most common types of cancer in Bermuda include (in descending order) prostate, breast, colon and rectum, lung and bronchus, and skin. The Centre highlights the importance of early detection as the best form of prevention. It's immediate aim is to replace the conventional mammography film equipment currently used for breast screening with state of the art digital screening technology. All fund raising activities are focused on this goal in order to provide the highest quality screening technology available to the Bermudian population. Has been fully accredited through the Canadian Association of Radiologists since 2001. Along with mammography screening, other services include ultrasound and bone densitometry.
Bermuda Canoe Association (The Kayak Club).
Bermuda Careers Centre RC 627
Bermuda Captive Owners Association (BCOA)  
Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association Phone Diana Plested at 295-5723 or Morag Smith at 238-0112. P.O. Box 1306, Hamilton HM FX, Bermuda. Meets 1st Tuesday each month except July and August.
Bermuda Cavers Group Phone 232-5101. P.O. Box DV 691, Devonshire DV BX, Bermuda. Cave exploration and conservation oriented group of local cave divers. Contact info: (441) 232-5101 or email Bruce Williams at bwilliams@logic.bm
Bermuda Celiacs Society Founded by Derek Singleton for those who have a gluten intolerance disorder
Bermuda Chamber Choir Meets Tuesdays, 8 pm. Rehearsals for Bermuda Academy of Music, Astwood Hall, Church Street, Hamilton, new members welcome, call conductor Graham Garton at 236 4719 or 296 2289. 
Bermuda Chamber of Commerce A trade association for local merchants. Telephone 295 4201 or fax 292 5779 or 295 2086
Bermuda Charities and Community Services Fund RC 217
Bermuda Chefs Association c/o Butterfield & Vallis
Bermuda Chess Association Tuesdays, tournament & chess evening, Chamber of Commerce. 
Bermuda Church Society Anglican Church. A landlord and building developer. Projects have included a new 6-floor office development in 2002. 19-25 Front Street, Hamilton.  
Bermuda Civic Ballet RC 098
Bermuda College Board of Governors See Bermuda Government Boards
Bermuda College Library Open to all daily except Public Holidays, Sundays 2-7pm. Phone 239-4033.
Bermuda College Trust RC 341
Bermuda Conference Branch of the YPD of the AME Churches RC 159
Bermuda Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists P. O. Box HM 1170, Hamilton HM EX
Bermuda Connections Smithsonian Folklife Festival Charitable Trust RC 584
Bermuda Church Society Fax 292 5421
Bermuda Credit Association 4th Floor, Mechanics Building, 12 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11. P. O. Box HM 280, Hamilton HM AX. Telephone (441) 292-2660. Fax (441) 295-3781
Bermuda Conservatory of Music Telephone 296-5100 or 292-0686.
Bermuda Cookery Demonstration Harbor Room, No. 1 Passenger Terminal, Front Street, Hamilton. Wednesday, 2:30 to 4 pm. Off-season
Bermuda Counselors Association P. O. Box DV 552, Devonshire. RC 467
Bermuda Council for Drug-Free Sport Ltd  
Bermuda Council of Teachers of Mathematics  
Bermuda Council on Ageing Formed in late 2006 in response to a growing awareness that Bermuda's population is growing older, with a mission to foster dialogue and collaborative action regarding Bermuda ’s ageing population and its impact on our social and economic wellbeing. It is an association of key stakeholders that is representative of Government, the private sector, and the non-profit third sector. Marian Sherratt, executive director, email info@bdaca.com. The purpose is to bring together Government, the private sector, the charitable sector, and the community at large, to identify and help develop appropriate policies and programmes; to research and report on key issues; and to build community awareness of its ageing population. According to the 2000 Census, 11 percent of Bermuda's population is already older than 65, and the Department of Statistics estimates that this will double to 22 percent by 2030. It is important that the image of older persons is projected in a positive manner so that their continuing contributions to society are recognized and fostered. For those less independent older persons, adequate care and protection becomes the responsibility of a caring and just society.
Bermuda Craftmarket Ltd RC 572
Bermuda Cricket Board 48 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton HM 11. Telephone 292 8958. Fax 292-8959. RC 350
Bermuda Council on Aging (BCA) Formed in late 2006 after four year's work, in response to a growing awareness that Bermuda's population is growing older – and this has social, health and economic implications for seniors as well as all other demographic groups on the island. A group of dedicated citizens are researching the needs of seniors in Bermuda and want to convert the results into a plan of action that looks to the future. The needs of seniors have attracted the attention of Government, employers, charities, and concerned citizens alike. A steering committee was formed under the co-chairmanship of Jonathan Brewin and Ralph Richardson and, in June 2006, Marian Sherratt, the local coordinator for the Fordham research project, was engaged as executive director. The purpose is to bring together Government, the private sector, the charitable sector, and the community at large, to identify and help develop appropriate policies and programmes; to research and report on key issues; and to build community awareness of its ageing population. According to the 2000 Census, 11 percent of Bermuda's population is already older than 65, and the Department of Statistics estimates that this will double to 22 percent by 2030. It is important that the image of older persons is projected in a positive manner so that their continuing contributions to society are recognised and fostered. For those less independent older persons, adequate care and protection becomes the responsibility of a caring and just society.
Bermuda Darts Association Telephone Secretary at residence 293-1466 or fax 232-3278

Bermuda Debate to Bermuda Fire

Bermuda Debate Society Contact Judy Pitt. RC 325
Bermuda Dental Association 37 dentists serving 68,500 people.
Bermuda Dental Board Dental Practitioners Act 1950. P. O. Box HM 2748, Hamilton HM LX. Phone 295-8233. See Bermuda Government Boards. It became notorious internationally when English dentists, most recently Dr. Thompson, was denied a Work Permit by this board on the grounds it would take business away from Bermudians. But locals have to wait for up to six months to see a dentist because of a severe shortage.
Bermuda Diabetes Association (BDA) 46 Point Finger Road, Paget DV 04, Bermuda. Mailing Address: PO Box DV 506, Devonshire, DV BX. Phone/fax (441) 236-3668. E-mail: bda@northrock.bm. Trevor Madeiros, Chairman. Registered charity 143. It promotes awareness about signs, symptoms, treatment of diabetes and serious complications which may result from poor control of the disease. It provides hope and support in the field of diabetes research and education about healthy lifestyles for the prevention and management of diabetes. At least 8,000, possibly as many as 12,000 Bermudians suffer from diabetes, although that figure could be as high as 12,000. BDA provides low-cost medical supplies to thousands of victims and deals with about 400 new patients every year. Also see the Diabetes Resource Centre.
Bermuda Diary Association With regular meetings
Bermuda Disaster Relief Fund Assisted by the American Society of Bermuda but separate in its fund-raising, it raises money for those affected by the September 11 tragedy in the USA. Chief beneficiaries are widows of the New York Firefighters Fund and the New York Police Fund.
Bermuda District of Royal Arch Masons Bermuda organization of Scottish Masons. Chapters are Celtic 106, which meets in the State House in St. George's; St. Andrew 270 of King Street, Hamilton Masonic Temple; Atlantic 175 of Atlantic Phoenix Lodge, Reid Street Masonic Hall; and Hamilton 745 of Khyber Pass, Warwick.
Bermuda Educational Assistance Trust RC 310
Bermuda Electric Radio Controlled Sports Club President is Wendell Daniels. Phone 292-1306 or email showgun@ibl.bm. New members welcome.
Bermuda Emergency Medical Technicians Association 27 Southcourt Avenue, Paget PG 06. Telephone 291 0850. RC 328
Bermuda Employers' Council Since June 2002 at Reid House, Ground Floor, 31 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12. Telephone (441) 295-5070. Fax (441) 295-1966. Trade association for most good employers.  Executive Director is Andrea Mowbray. Excellent organization with periodic seminars on Getting to Know Bermuda for new international employees with exempted and local companies, but no longer publishes the 1990 edition of the booklet by that name. Many other courses as well.
Bermuda End to End Contact Paul Rowlerson. RC 558
Bermuda Energy Alternatives Taskforce (BEAT)

Residents in Pembroke who have set up a new action group to fight plans to build new power plants in their neighbourhood. They say their mission is to prevent further noise, odor, heat, soil, air and water pollution from energy generation within Pembroke, the most densely populated area of Bermuda.

Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST)  Chairman: S. Hayward. Behind the petition which rallied support to halt developers seeking a special development order (SDO) at Southlands.
Bermuda Equestrian Federation P. O. Box DV 583, Devonshire DV BX. Telephone 234-0485. Fax 234-3010. RC 214
Bermuda Family Council Ministry of Health & Family Services. It gets two Bermuda Government grants of at least $34,000 and $24,000 each. For members, see Bermuda Government Boards.
Bermuda Farmers Association c/o Tom Wadson. Also promotes awareness of the historic and current contribution of farming and agriculture to Bermuda's culture, quality of life and economy.
Bermuda Federation of Musicians and Variety Artists A trade group. Officials include Lloyd H. L. Simmons. Represented on the Labor Advisory Council, a Bermuda Government Board.
Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau Helps to catch and spay or neuter many stray cats and find homes for them if possible. Formed 1992. P. O. Box WK 91, WK BX. Phone 291-1737. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Website bfab.bm. RC 332
Bermuda Fencing Federation RC 456
Bermuda Festivals Purpose Trust Every January and February it has nightly performances. RC 439
Bermuda Fine Art Trust RC 288
Bermuda Fire Services Association 49 King Street, Hamilton. Telephone 292 4391

Bermuda Folk to Bermuda Heart

Bermuda Folk Club At the Old Colony Club. For residents and expatriates. Frequent concerts by visiting musicians. P. O. Box WK 158, Warwick WK BX. Phone 291 2070 or Hannah at 236-9608.
Bermuda Football Association 48 Cedarpark Center, Cedar Avenue, Hamilton HM 11. Telephone 295-2199. Voicemail 291-0690. RC 331
Bermuda Football Foundation Since 2006. P. O. Box HM 1695, Hamilton HM GX. Phone 278-2079. RC 746
Bermuda Foundation RC 216
Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies Mailing address: Suite 197, 12 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda. Location address: Cedarpark Centre, 48 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton HM 11. Tel: (441) 295-1266. Fax: (441) 295-5876. E-mail: bfis@ibl.bm. Works to get Bermudians educated for successful careers in insurance sector. RC 440
Bermuda Foundation for the Arts RC 494
Bermuda Fruit Growers Association With regular meetings
Bermuda Garden Club With regular meetings
Bermuda Garrison Lodge/Friendship & Harmony Lodge Freemasons Hall, Reid Street, Hamilton.
Bermuda Gerontological Society A senior citizens group. Meets second Tuesday each month at Peace Lutheran Church Hall, 5:30 pm
Bermuda Girl Guides Association (Girlguiding Bermuda)  RC 034
Bermuda Girls in Training Meets Fridays  at Wesley Methodist Church Hall 7:15-9 pm. Non-denominational female youth group. Phone 292-0418. RC 175
Bermuda Golf Association Second Floor, Armoury Building, 37 Reid Street, Hamilton. P. O. Box HM 433, Hamilton. Phone 295-5772 or fax 295-0304
Bermuda Golf Foundation RC 141
Bermuda Guild of Stitchery Shira Lyons at 234 1117. First Tuesday each month. Guests $5. AGM in May or June.
Bermuda Gymnastics Association 1st Floor, Gibbons Building, 10 Queen Street, Hamilton. P. O. Box FL 203, Flatts, FL BX. Telephone 295-0589. Gymnastics for boys and girls of all ages.  RC 296
Bermuda Hash House Harriers For a fun run/walk followed by a BBQ. Meets alternate Sundays  at 4 pm. Call 291-1120
Bermuda Health Alliance Suite 200, 40 Par La Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11. Telephone (441) 296-2875. A cooperative venture of the Bermuda Diabetes Association, Bermuda Hospitals Board, Bermuda Heart Foundation, Friends of Hospice, Resident's Family Council and Hospitals Auxiliary. RC 442
Bermuda Health Care Consortium Founded September 20, 2002. Chairman Mark Selley. Founded to help bring much-needed long-term insurance and other pressing needs to Bermudians and residents presently without the type of coverage or financial and other support services common in other developed countries.
Bermuda Health Council Sterling House, 16 Wesley Street, Hamilton, HM11. PO Box HM 3381, Hamilton, HM PX Phone: (441) 292-6420.   Fax:(441) 292-8067 . A Bermuda Government appointed entity. Official health watchdog. Responsible for regulating, coordinating and enhancing the delivery of health services in Bermuda.  Made up of doctors, insurers, hospital officials and patient representatives. Also responsible for regulating the price of drugs sold to the public and conducting research on the subject of public health.
Bermuda Health Foundation (BHF) RC
Bermuda Heart Foundation For coronary incidence, treatment and prevention. P. O. Box HM 1993, Hamilton, HM HX. Telephone (441) 295 3346. Fax: (441) 295-5371. RC 352, 1996. Unlike most support groups, it is a major player in arranging the funding for critically important life saving heart related equipment for the hospital and is supported by health professionals of the highest reputation in every relevant field. It has no paid employees. Goals are equipment, building, direct services, education.

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