Chronic fatigue syndrome: Support group, 6:30 p.m. today, Hono-lulu Kaiser's fourth-floor conference room. Call Ray at 955-7144.
Oahu Alliance for the Mentally Ill: "Surviving the Holidays," 7:30 p.m. today, Richards Street YWCA. Caring and Sharing time, 6:30 p.m. Call Fran Smith at 734-2778.
Mended Hearts: Support group for people who've had open-heart surgery and people with heart problems, 7 p.m. Thursday, Queen's Medical Center. Call 547-4775.
Macrobiotics program: Meet instructors from Kushi Institute, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave. Call 528-2661. Sponsored by Macrobiotics Hawaii.
Reiki lecture: By Harry M. Kuboi, 2 p.m. Sunday, Manoa Innovation Center, 2800 Woodlawn Drive. Donation. Call 373-7001.
Retreat: With clinical hypnotherapist Dr. Susan Gregg, author of "Dance of Power" and "Finding the Sacred Self," Dec. 27 through 29, St. Andrews retreat center in Kalihi Valley. Costs $125, with meals and lodging; $25 discount for a partner. Call 943-1897.
Breast cancer: Support group, 10 a.m. Dec. 30, Queen's Medical Center. Call 537-7555.
Tai chi chuan classes: With Alex Dong, 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Thurs-days in January, Kekela Gym, Queen's Medical Center. Costs $35. Register at 547-4780.
WalkAway Club: Walk for fitness, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Sundays, beginning Jan. 5, Kaimana Beach Park. Other HMSA walking programs begin 7 a.m. Jan. 12 at Neal Blaisdell Park in Aiea and at Windward Mall in Kaneohe. Club dues are $10 general, $5 HMSA members. Register at 948-6398.
WalkAway Clubs also form in Kauai, Maui, Kona, Hilo and Wai-koloa in January. Call the nearest HMSA office.
Simplified Tai Chi Chuan: Francis Pang teaches classes for adults, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. Costs $70 for 10 sessions. Call Carol at 531-3511 ext. 522.
Walk-Shop seminar: Learn about a free walking class, noon Jan. 7, State Capitol, Room 423. The session will begin Jan. 9. Register at 948-6398.
Diabetes class: Learn balancing skills to prevent or delay complications from diabetes, 6 to 9 p.m. Tues-days, Jan. 7 through Feb. 11, at Queen's Medical Center. Costs $50. Call 537-7117.
Or attend the Thursday session, Jan. 9 through Feb. 13.
Massage class: Practice basic Swedish massage, 6 to 9 p.m. Tues-days, Jan. 7 through Feb. 4, Queen's Medical Center. Costs $55 per couple. Call 537-7117.
Alzheimer's Association: Honolulu chapter offers support groups for caregivers of people affected by Alzheimer's and related diseases. Call 591-2771.
Donors needed: Platelets, blood components that aid in clotting, are needed for patients with blood diseases. Donation is painless and safe. Adults ages 18 to 65 who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health are asked to call the St. Fran-cis Medical Center at 547-6403.
Family planning: Department of Health offers confidential services that include pregnancy testing, checkups and birth control supplies. For a clinic near you, call 737-6311; on the Neighbor Islands, call ASK-2000.
Low-cost family planning: Rural Oahu Family Planning Clinics provide confidential services in Wai-pahu and Wahiawa. Call 675-0070.
Health support groups: Child and Family Service has exercise, education and peer support for depressed, chronically ill or disabled adults older than 60. Call 538-3400.
Families Anonymous: People concerned about the abuse of drugs and alcohol meet 8 p.m. Fridays at Castle Medical Center. Call 263-3525.
Hotlines
Suicide/crisis: 521-4555
For help with other health, social or personal concerns, call ASK-2000 at 275-2000. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. A counselor will refer you to the appropriate agency.