Although the name Paul Marcarelli might not ring a bell, the advertising slogan he is famous for has become part of American lexicon. Cell phone to his ear, he would ask, “Can you hear me now?” The ability to hear and react is vital to one’s ability to navigate life fully, successfully and safely. It is even more important to be able to hear and heed God’s message and instruction clearly.

The Christian life is sometimes compared to fighting the good fight of faith. The Bible says faith is the victory that overcomes the world. “By faith” means believing that Jesus is the Son of God. Standing firm in the faith is not always easy, and so the Bible reminds believers to endure hardships in this life as good soldiers of Jesus Christ. The strength, of course, is not in oneself; rather

The Cribbage Club meets each Tuesday in Clubhouse 1. The yearly dues are $5 and $1 is collected from each member at the table before play begins. Members who arrive by 12:15 p.m. are assured a place to play. Refreshments are served between 12-12:15 with announcements made at 12:25. A total of seven games are played, beginning at 12:30. Cake and ice cream were provided by Lynne Sorum and served

The monthly LW Pool Club tournament was held on Sept. 23 in Clubhouse 2. There were 12 teams playing seven games of eight ball against different opponents. Partners were drawn randomly by the 12 highest rated players. Tom Zimmerman and John Barth won their first five games. In round six Dave Silva and Dave Mackinder handed Zimmerman and Barth their first loss. In round seven Zimmerman and Barth

Bunco is an easy dice game and a lot of fun. The Monday Night Bunco Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of every month in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Play begins at 6 p.m. sharp. All Leisure World residents and their guests are welcome. There is a halftime social to meet with friends and neighbors. The next meeting will be Oct. 9. Sept. 25 winners: Sandy Weisenstein and Cheryl Richardson, most buncos;

Those who want to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em are invited to the next tournament of the Tournament Poker Club on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the lobby of Clubhouse 6. Registration is at 10 a.m., with a meet-and-greet with coffee and muffins. All players must be in their seats and ready to play at 10:30. There is no late seating. Regular tournaments are on the first three Saturdays

The Duplicate Bridge Club meets on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in Clubhouse 1 at 12:30 p.m. Reservations can be made at any game using the sign-up sheets. Players can also call Linda Nye at 562-453-6678 or email her at yuelingnye@yahoo.com no later than 10 a.m. on game day. Arrive by 12:15 to confirm reservations. Sept. 18 winners (seven tables): Russ Gray and Ellen Kice, and Sibyl Smith and

On Sept. 27 the Leisure World Men’s Golf Club played its second September tournament at the Turtle Lake Golf Course. The weather was cool at the 7:30 a.m. start but turned into a sunny and warm morning. The course continues to be in good condition with no dramatic wet spots or weed patches on the greens, plus it appears the divot fix bottles now have seed in them. Two groups of three flights