Provider Details
- Basic Information
- Dennis Council on Aging
- Address: 1045 Rt 134 South Dennis, MA 02660
- Customer Service: (508) 385-5067
- Website: https://town.dennis.ma.us/206/Transportation
- Description: Shopping & Local Errands:
For older adults without transportation, the Dennis Center for Active Living provides door-to-door bus service. Weekly trips to local shopping centers include Patriot Square in South Dennis.
In addition, for a nominal fee, special trips are scheduled throughout the month to destinations such as Hyannis Mall and Market Basket in Sagamore.
For more information, check the latest issue of the Cranberry Scoop. Our Transportation Coordinator, Daniel Kiley, is happy to take suggestions.
For reservations, call the Senior Center at least a day ahead, at 508-385-5067.
General Bus Schedule (subject to change):
Tuesday 10:15 am – Stop and Shop | Patriot Square Mall
1st Thursday 10 am – Market Basket
2nd Thursday 10 am – Hyannis Shopping
Friday 10:15 am – Dennis Stops | Patriot Square Mall
Food Pantry Bus:
The last Thursday of the month, starting at 11:30 am. Once a month the Dennis Senior Center offers a round-trip ride to the Family Pantry in Harwich. The bus can seat up to 10 people.
Reservations are required. Please call 508-694-2002 to reserve your seat.
There is no fee for this bus trip.
Transportation to the Senior Center:
To request a ride, call the Senior Center at least 24 hours in advance, at 508-385-5067.
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 in Dennis, Yarmouth, Harwich, Orleans, Hyannis, and Sandwich. Our volunteer drivers do not provide rides past Hyannis (except to OCB in Sandwich for eye surgery).
– To request a ride, call the Senior Center at least 72 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, except for special circumstances.
– Suggested donation is $6 per ride round trip locally, and $12 to $15 per ride round trip to Hyannis or Orleans.
– A ride to Sandwich is a $25 fee.
Last Updated: 5/30/2025
- Service Details
- Trip Types: Business, Other, Shopping
- Eligibility: Must be 60 years or older or adult with disabilities in participating communities ONLY
- Cancellation Policies: No cancellation policy
- Special Services: Door to Door
- Payment Types: Donation
Schedule
| Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
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