Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center executive director Joe Mahoney speaks to guests at the center's annual Community Luncheon Wednesday at the Butler Country Club.

PENN TWP — New programs and officials as well as a longstanding tradition of excellent service for those with addiction issues were highlighted Wednesday at the annual Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center Community Luncheon.

Significant change has occurred at the Gaiser center on Old Plank Road since the last community luncheon in 2019, as last year's event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Held at the Butler Country Club, Wednesday's event introduced the center's supporters gathered in the large dining room to the center's new executive director, Joseph Mahoney.

Dr. C. Thomas Brophy, who was a consultant at the center in the past, spoke as the new full-time medical director at the center, which provides in-patient and out-patient treatment for addiction issues.

Read more in Thursday's Butler Eagle.