Hey Sheila (married the only other Sheila I ever met!). Welcome to the forum from Wisconsin.

Sounds like you have already decided on the 60LS given how you said it felt. You can start out with 38 Special rounds until you are comfortable with the gun and then move to .357 ammo. That's part of the beauty of .357's IMHO.

You don't say whether you have any experience with firearms in general or revolvers in particular. Would also suggest an NRA course in order to build your confidence and instill proper handling of the weapon.

Unsure of what to say about the neighbor issue other than take good care.
Sorry, don't mean to preach!