The congregation at Sharei Chesed says "Welcome to our Home," a place to gather, a place to meet and a place of teffilah (prayer). Sharei Chesed is a modern Conservative congregation with a history rich in events that helped form the Jewish community in Minnesota, dating back to the early 1900s.
Hillary's Handpainted & Personalized Gifts is a lovely store that is decorated with bright paintings, shelves lined with hand-painted mugs, dishes, baskets and charming glassware. The staff is helpful, offers advice and will work with customers to select the best gift for any occasion.
The store offers adorable custom gifts for children, such as bowls, plates, doodle-bags, piggy banks, note-pads and much more. It also offers gifts for new babies, baptisms, bar mitzvahs, birthdays and graduation. Hillary's also has gifts for anniversaries (check out the store's great engravings), retirements, housewarming, get well wishes and personal thank you gifts that are sure to get an exclamation!
Visit the company's website for pictures and a comprehensive list of personalized products. It also has a great Tips & News section with ideas for how to put together a party or send out the perfect thank you gift.
Sharpening Cutlery offers products for hair stylists, construction workers and the average layperson at a reasonable price. The shop feels homey and has a large number of cutlery on the walls as well as in the glass cases that line the border of the store.
Whether it is a straight-edge razor, classic cutlery, scissors, knive-blocks or even swords, Sharpening Cutlery specializes in all things sharp. The shop also sells grinders to sharpen scissors or knives.
This clinic provides a wide variety of chiropractic services. For nearly 30 years, Schumacher physicians have offered therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and treatments from a number of offices around the region. Call to schedule an appointment.
Elsmore Swim Shop carries the biggest brands in competitive swimwear and accessories, including Nike, Speedo, Dolfin and more. Products include suits, training gear, goggles, caps and footwear. Wetsuits are available for purchase and rent.
JC Penney Optical is located inside JC Penney in the Ridgedale Shopping Center. JC Penney Optical offers full comprehensive eye exams, frames and lenses and contact lenses. It accepts most major insurance and offers discounts with AARP. The doctors are available Tuesday and Saturday for eye exams, and there is a full time staff that can assist you finding the right frames for your new glasses or assist in ordering contact lenses for you.
Books, coffee and free Wi-Fi. Who could ask for anything more? Head to this Barnes & Noble in the Ridgehaven plaza for the latest new release or an old classic. The bookish staff here will steer you toward whatever genre of literature you seek. Kids will love the children's section, which is well-stocked with kids' classics and favorites, and encourages exploration and reading.