Shopping and Local Errands
For older adults without transportation, DCAL provides curbside bus service. Weekly trips to local shopping centers including Patriot Square in South Dennis. Round trips to attend DCAL activities and events are also available. Transportation Coordinator Dan Kiley is happy to take suggestions.
For confirmed reservations, call DCAL no later than two days ahead of requested shopping trips at 508-385-5067
Grocery Shopping Bus Schedule*
Local Dennis and Shaw’s
Tuesdays 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM
Wednesdays 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM
Thursdays 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM
*schedule subject to change
Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center
The Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center will be offering Transportation to Veterans by appointment with 48-hour notice given. The Veteran will be required to produce a copy of their DD214 form.
Transportation includes local Grocery Stores, Bourne National Cemetery, Monthly meetings, Grief Support Groups, Validated Medical appointments (including local MD appointments on Cape Cod as well as to the Providence V.A. and its affiliates).
To secure a ride, the Veteran or their advocate makes a call to Barbara-Anne Foley, Outreach & Programs Manager, at 508-237-3349. A confirmation to the Veteran will be made.
Medical Rides
Volunteer drivers provide rides to and from local medical appointments for ambulatory Dennis seniors who do not have their own transportation, for appointments on Cape Cod only. Our volunteer drivers do not provide rides off Cape.
To request a ride, call the Senior Center at least 48 hours in advance, at 508-385-5067.
- When calling for a ride, please have the name and address of the doctor, the date and time of your appointment, and the complete address of the medical facility.
- Only one medical ride is allowed per week.
- No medical rides for anesthesia appointments.
Public On-Demand Micro Transit
The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority provides app-based, on-demand service called SmartDART that is a door-to-door, ride-hail service using the SmartDART App. This service is currently available in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Dennis, Sandwich and Falmouth, with plans to expand Capewide. Download SmartDART from the app store (Apple or Android) and search CCRTA SmartDART or call our dispatchers for more information. Cashless and convenient.
$3.00 fixed fare. Free transfer to fixed routes.
Mon – Sat, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
FREE FARES FOR 60+ AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Come to the DCAL with your CCRTA Charlie Card and change it to the FREE GO Card, or sign up to receive a new GO Card. If you have any questions, call us at 508-385-5067
Transportation Coordinator:
Daniel Kiley – dkiley@town.dennis.ma.us
Reservation Guidelines:
- Reservations can be made 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling (508) 385-5067.
- Reservations need to be made 48 hours before you intend to travel.
- Please be specific regarding the destination, date and time you are making the reservation for. See the Cranberry Scoop for additional destinations.
Cancellation Guidelines:
- If a cancellation is necessary, call the Senior Center as soon as possible; however, no later than the day before the reservation.
- The bus will wait at your house for five minutes; after that time, you are considered a “no show” and the bus will depart. Three no-shows will result in the loss of riding privileges.
Passenger Guidelines:
- Transportation is provided for residents of Dennis aged 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities.
- Smoking, eating and drinking are not permitted on the bus.
- Use of seat belts is mandatory. Remain seated at all times.
- Appropriate behavior is expected at all times on the bus.
- Shopping is limited to one hour.
- Shopping limit is three grocery bags not including milk.
- The driver cannot leave the bus.
- The driver cannot deliver groceries to rider’s door.
No-Show Policy:
- A passenger who does not meet the bus at the appointed time or place, or who has not called to cancel their bus ride the day before their reservation will be considered a “no-show”.
- Three violations will result in denial of transportation privileges from the Senior Center.
