The latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:

First looks at Natick’s new recreational cannabis dispensary & luxury EV maker Lucid

Wellesley-ites may have missed news of the recent opening of luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors at Natick Mall and this week’s debut of Natick’s first recreational cannabis dispensary—dubbed Redi—at Cloverleaf Mall. But believe me, the operators of these establishments are well aware of their neighbors in Wellesley—in fact, the CEO of Redi is a Wellesley resident.

I took a tour of both new businesses and you can come along for the ride on our Natick Report:

Authors coming to Wellesley

Join Author Jen Frank at the Wellesley Free Library on Wed., Jan. 11, 1:30pm-2pm as she reads her new book The Worm Family Has Its Picture Taken. Stay for a fun craft that ties into the book. For ages 3—6. Registration encouraged (but not required) starting January 4.

Wellesley Books will host Elinor Lipman, author of On Turpentine Lane and Good Riddance, on Wed, Jan. 11, at 7pm, to discuss her latest book, Ms. Demeanor, a delicious and witty story about love under house arrest—perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Maria Semple, and Linda Holmes.

This is a ticketed event. More information here.

Mature Caregivers elder care—there when you need them

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At first Paul’s mother was very resistant to the idea of caregivers coming into the home. But once she met with a care concierge, she agreed to try out the service. Gayle Thieme, director of client care, “sat down with my mother and she helped make it easy for her to at least try it,” Paul said.

Paul’s mother passed three months later, peacefully and at home, in accordance with her wishes.

“She loved having the caregivers,” Paul said. “There was always good stability, and Mature Caregivers has a very organized system. Gayle and her team are extremely accommodating. Once the needs are identified, they really bend over backward to make sure your loved one is cared for.”

When Anne Brady, Paul’s wife, needed help for her mom, Anne knew that she would also go with Mature Caregivers. “My mom had a fall, and Gayle got us care that night. We did a couple of weeks of overnight care, which she really needed.”

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