The recent Olympics had millions glued to their televisions or computer screens, captivated by the precise execution of skill and control demonstrated by the athletes. As spectacular as the medal-worthy performances were, just as spectacular were the unsuccessful attempts made by athletes whose minute errors were multiplied exponentially by high speed and slick surfaces, resulting in remarkable crashes

Congregation Sholom will host a potluck dinner prior to services on Friday, Feb. 27, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5 p.m. A sign up sheet has been sent to members. The service, conducted by Rabbi Mike Mymon, will follow the dinner at 6:30 and will also be available on Zoom. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the service on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. The Torah reading

LW Baptist Church meets on Sundays for worship in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10 a.m. On March 1, Pastor Rolland Coburn will bring a message about how God created family, makes people part of his family, and has a plan for his family to grow and spend eternity with him. It is called the plan of salvation. The message will review that plan, which encompasses the world and every generation. God expressed

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The sacrament meeting is at 9 a.m., followed by second-hour meetings from 10:10-11 a.m. The second hour meetings are as follows: Sunday school is held on the first and third Sundays and relief society and elders quorum are on the second and fourth Sundays. The primary meeting is held every Sunday. Members who are unable

Holy Family Catholic Church is located next to the St. Andrews Gate. Masses are held Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. (Vigil) and Sundays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. During Lent, Holy Family will have Stations of the Cross Devotion on Fridays at 11 a.m., followed by a Fish Fry lunch (now air fried). RSVP for lunch by calling the parish office at 562-430-8170. The Lenten Day

Buddha Circle will meet with venerable Kusala on Saturday, March 7, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m.